DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER FFBF181ESBI FFBF249SSBI FELIX STORCH, INC. Summit Appliance Division An ISO 9001:2015 registered company 770 Garrison Avenue Bronx, New York 10474 www.summitappliance.
We thank you for the confidence you have shown by purchasing our appliance. We wish you much pleasure in its use. The appliance is intended solely for household use, and may be installed built-in or freestanding. This refrigerator/ freezer (hereinafter: the appliance) consists of two parts: the upper part is the refrigerator and the lower part is the freezer. The refrigerator is intended for storing fresh food at temperatures above 0°C (32°F).
TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Notes and Warnings ..................................................... 3 - 4 Advice for Saving Power with Refrigeration Appliances ................................................................................ 5 Appliance Description ...................................................................... 6 Installation and Connection ........................................................ 7 - 8 Operating the Appliance ..........................................................
IMPORTANT NOTES AND WARNINGS //////////////////// This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or metal capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children should not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance should not be performed by children without supervision.
If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a service technician or other adequately trained person. If the appliance will be out of use for a prolonged period of time, switch it off using the relevant button, and unplug the appliance from the power line. Empty the appliance, defrost it, clean it, and leave the door ajar. If LED lighting does not work, call a service technician.
ADVICE FOR SAVING POWER WITH REFRIGERATION APPLIANCES • Install the appliance as specified in the instruction manual. • Do not open the door more often than necessary. • Occasionally make sure air circulation underneath the appliance is unobstructed. • Condenser unit on the rear wall should be kept clean (see chapter Cleaning the appliance). • If the gasket is damaged or does not provide a perfect seal for other reasons, have it replaced as soon as possible.
APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION A Refrigerator 1 Control unit 1 2 3 2 Led lighting of refrigerator 3 IonAir air ionizer (+ on/off interior switch)* 4 8 4 Pull-out glass shelf (height adjustable) A 5 5 Bottle rack 6 ZeroZone drawer 7 CrispZone fruit and vegetables drawer with 6 8 humidity control SimpleSlide height-adjustable door bin 7 9 Bottle bin B Freezer 10 Freezer drawers 11 Glass shelves 10 11 B • Appliance interior equipment may change according to the appliance model.
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION SELECTING THE ROOM • Do not install the refrigerator where temperatures will be below 55°F or above 110°F, because it will not maintain proper temperatures and the refrigerator could develop high internal humidity. Warning: Make sure the room where the appliance is installed is large enough. There should be at least 1 yd3 of space per 0.37 ounces of refrigerant. Amount of refrigerant is stated on the rating plate in the appliance interior.
• This appliance is intended for built-in installation, but it may also be installed freestanding. When installed built-in, please allow these minimum clearances to ensure the best operation and proper ventilation: 1/4” on one side (and even more space on the hinge side to allow the doors to open wider than their width to make it easier to remove shelves and storage bins), 5/8” at the rear and 1/16” at the top. Be sure that airflow at the bottom of the appliance is not blocked.
OPERATING THE APPLIANCE CONTROL PANEL A Appliance On key and refrigerator compartment Off key B Acoustic alarm Off key C Super cool On/Off key D Refrigerator compartment temperature keys E Refrigerator temperature display F Freezer compartment On key and appliance Off key G ECO function On/Off key A B C H Super freeze On/Off key I Freezer compartment temperature keys J Freezer compartment temperature display E D J I H G 545433 9 10 545433 F
SWITCHING THE APPLIANCE ON/OFF Switching the appliance on: Switch on the appliance by briefly pressing the key A. With this model, it is only possible to switch on the freezer compartment while the refrigerator compartment is switched off. This setting can be made in two ways: - briefly press the F key to switch on the freezer compartment only; or - first briefly press the A key to switch on the entire appliance. Then, press and hold (for three seconds) the A key to switch off the refrigerator compartment.
• To set the temperature in the freezer compartment use the keys I: lower temperature ; higher temperature. • Temperature in the freezer compartment can be set from -6°F to +6°F. • After one of the I keys is pressed, the most recent temperature setting will flash on the display J. Use the I keys to set the desired temperature. Three seconds after the last key was pressed, the most recent temperature setting is stored for the freezer compartment. • Recommended setting is 0°F.
• With this setting, the compressor will operate continuously and the temperature in the freezer compartment will drop considerably. • If the setting is not deactivated manually (by pressing the H key), it will be deactivated automatically after approximately one day. Freezer compartment temperature will return to the most recent setting. • Use this setting for freezing smaller amounts of food (up to 4.4 pounds) in the upper drawer.
ECO FUNCTION To activate the Eco function, press the G key. With this function activated, appliance will operate with optimum settings. SAFETY BLOCK (CHILD SAFETY LOCK) Use this function if you do not wish to manually adjust the appliance settings. To activate, press and hold the B key (for three seconds); LL will appear on the display E. This will lock all keys except B. To deactivate the safety lock, press the B key and hold it for three seconds.
APPLIANCE INTERIOR EQUIPMENT* (* Equipment depends on model) SHELF 2 WIRE BOTTLE RACK • Some models also feature a wire bottle holder. The bottle holder is protected against being inadvertently pulled out. It can only be pulled out when it is empty. To pull it out, lift it slightly at the back and pull it towards you. Place the bottle holder so that the length of the bottles does not prevent proper closing of the door. The holder can take a maximum load of 9 0.
CRISPZONE – FRUIT AND VEGETABLE BIN WITH HUMIDITY CONTROL* • The bin at the bottom of the refrigerator is intended for storing fruits and vegetables. It provides humidity and prevents the food from drying out. • Store the foods in suitable packaging to prevent them from emitting or taking on odors. The bin has an integrated humidity regulator which allows setting the humidity according to the amount of food stored.
INTERIOR SIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR Mounted on the refrigerator door are compartments (shelves or bins) intended for storing cheese, butter, eggs, yogurt and other smaller packages, tubes, cans, etc. There is a bottle shelf at the lower end of the door. ADJUSTABLE DOOR BINS The height of the door bins can be adjusted without having to remove the bins from the appliance. Simply pull the two levers on each side of the bin towards you and slide the bin up or down.
IONIZER (IONAIR) (certain models only) • Air ionizer placed in the refrigerator compartment removes most bacteria, viruses, gases, and unpleasant odors to make sure the air in the refrigerator is always fresh. The food will remain fresh and tasty longer. Ionizer switched on Ionizer switched off ADAPTIVE INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY Innovative sensor technology allows adjusting appliance operation to the user's habits or behavior.
RECOMMENDED DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE Sections of the refrigerator: - upper part: canned food, bread, wine, pastry, etc. - middle part: dairy products, ready-made meals, desserts, soft drinks, beer, cooked food, etc. - ZeroZone drawer: meat, meat produce, delicatessen - CrispZone drawer: fresh fruit, vegetables, salads, root vegetables, potatoes, onions, garlic, tomatoes, tropical fruit, sauerkraut, turnips etc.
STORING FOOD IN THE REFRIGERATOR IMPORTANT WARNINGS REGARDING FOOD STORAGE Correct use of the appliance, appropriate packaging, maintaining the right temperature, and observing the food hygiene standards has a decisive impact on the quality of food storage. Observe the expiration dates for the food, specified on the packaging. Food stored in the refrigerator should be kept in closed containers or appropriate packaging to prevent them from emitting or absorbing odors.
STORING FOOD IN THE ZEROZONE DRAWER The ZeroZone compartment allows storing a wide variety of fresh food for up to three times longer than in a conventional refrigerator. The food stays fresh longer, retaining flavor and nutrients. The temperature in this drawer depends on the temperature settings in the refrigerator compartment, environment temperature, frequency of door opening, and amount of food placed in it.
APPROXIMATE STORAGE TIME IN THE ZEROZONE DRAWER* Type of food Time sausages, cold cuts, beef, pork, venison, raw meat up to 7 days poultry up to 5 days fish up to 4 days seafood up to 3 days Vegetables: cabbage, garlic, carrots up to 180 days celery, herbs up to 30 days green lettuce, cauliflower, radicchio, rhubarb up to 21 days broccoli, asparagus, kale, Chinese cabbage, kohlrabi, radishes up to 14 days onions, mushrooms, spinach, peas up to 7 days Fruit: apples up to 180 days pears,
FREEZING AND STORING FROZEN FOOD FREEZING PROCESS Maximum amount of fresh food that may be inserted at once is specified on the appliance rating plate. If the amount of food to be frozen exceeds the indicated amount, the quality of freezing will be inferior; in addition, the quality of the food already frozen will deteriorate. • To make use of the entire freezer volume, use all drawers. • Activate the super freeze function 24 hours before freezing fresh food: - press the H key.
IMPORTANT WARNINGS ON FREEZING FRESH FOOD Only freeze the food that is suitable for freezing in the freezer. Make sure the food you freeze is of high quality and fresh. Choose appropriate packaging and use the packaging correctly. Packaging should not be permeable to humidity; it should be airtight to prevent the food from drying out and losing vitamins. Label the food; indicate the type of food, amount, and date of freezing. It is important that the food is frozen as quickly as possible.
FROZEN FOOD STORAGE TIME RECOMMENDED STORAGE TIME IN THE FREEZER Type of food Time fruit, beef from 10 to 12 months vegetables, veal, poultry venison pork from 8 to 10 months from 6 to 8 months from 4 to 6 months ground meat bread, pastry, ready-to-eat meals 4 months 3 months smoked sausage, fatty fish 1 month DEFROSTING FROZEN FOOD Freezing the food does not kill the microorganisms. After the food is defrosted or thawed, bacteria are re-activated and the food spoils quickly.
DEFROSTING THE APPLIANCE AUTOMATIC REFRIGERATOR DEFROSTING Refrigerator does not need defrosting because the ice on the back interior wall is thawed automatically. Any accumulated ice will melt when the compressor unit is inactive. Drops will flow through an opening in the refrigerator rear wall into a tray fitted above the compressor, from where they will evaporate.
CLEANING THE APPLIANCE Before cleaning, unplug the appliance from the power source – switch off the appliance (see chapter Switching the Appliance On/Off) and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. • Use a soft cloth to clean all surfaces. Cleaners that contain abrasive substances, acids, or solvents are not suitable for cleaning as they may damage the surface. Clean the appliance exterior with water or a mild solution of suds.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem: Cause or remedy: Appliance is connected to the power but it does not work. • Make sure there is voltage in the power outlet and that the appliance is switched on.
Problem: Door is difficult to open: Cause or remedy: • If you are trying to open the freezer door after just having closed it, this could be difficult to do. As you open the door, some cool air escapes from the appliance and it is replaced by warm air from the environment. When this air is cooled, negative pressure is generated which results in problems as you try to open the door. After a few minutes, the condition is normalized and the door can be easily opened again.
INFORMATION ABOUT APPLIANCE NOISE Cooling in refrigerator/freezers is made possible by a system that includes a compressor (and a fan with some appliances), which generates some noise. The level of noise depends on installation, proper use, and age of the appliance. • After connecting the appliance to the power line, compressor operation, or the sound of flowing liquid, may be somewhat louder. This is not a sign of malfunction and it will not affect the useful life of the appliance.
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LIMITED WARRANTY ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Within the 48 contiguous United States, for one year from the date of purchase, when this appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, warrantor will pay for factory-specified parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a designated service company. Outside the 48 states, all parts are warranted for one year from manufacturing defects.
