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Troubleshooting 

Not every malfunction is a case for our customer service. Very often, you can 
easily resolve the problem without requesting service. Before requesting service, 
please check the list below to see if the call can be avoided. 

 

Problem 

Possible Cause 

Solution 

Appliance does  
not work. 

Appliance is not switched on. 

Switch on the appliance. 

Main plug is not plugged in or is 
loose. 

Plug the appliance into the electrical 
socket. 

Fuse has blown or is defective. 

Check fuse, replace if necessary. 

Outlet is defective. 

Defective parts need to be repaired 
by an electrician. 

Appliance cools  
too much. 

Temperature is set too cold. 

Turn the temperature regulator to a 
warmer setting temporarily. 

The food is  
too warm. 

Temperature is not properly 
adjusted. 

Please refer to 

Refrigerator 

Temperature 

 section on page 8.. 

Door was open for an extended 
period. 

Open the door only as long as 
necessary. 

A large quantity of warm food was 
placed in the appliance within the 
last 24 hours. 

Set the temperature control to a 
lower setting temporarily. 

The appliance is near a heat 
source. 

Please refer to 

Location

 section on 

page 5. 

Interior lighting  
does not work. 

Light bulb is defective. 

Please refer to 

Changing the Light 

Bulb

 on pages 13-14. 

Heavy build-up of 
frost, possibly also 
on door seal. 

Door seal is not air-tight (possibly 
after reversing the doors). 

Carefully warm the leaking sections 
of the door seal with a hair dryer (on 
a cool setting). At the same time, 
shape the warmed door seal by hand 
so that it sits correctly. 

Unusual noises 

Appliance is not level. 

Readjust the feet. 

The appliance is touching the wall 
or other objects. 

Move the appliance slightly. 

A component, e.g. a pipe, on the 
rear of the appliance is touching 
another part of the appliance or 
the wall. 

If necessary, carefully bend the 
component out of the way. 

The compressor 
does not start 
immediately after 
changing the 
temperature setting. 

This is normal, no error has 
occurred. 

The compressor starts after a period 
of time. 

Water on the floor or 
storage shelves 

Water drain hole is blocked. 

Refer to 

Defrosting

 on page 9. 

 

Summary of Contents for FFBF171SS

Page 1: ...ecord the serial number which is found on a label inside the refrigerator ________________________________________________ FELIX STORCH INC 770 Garrison Avenue Bronx New York 10474 www summitappliance...

Page 2: ...l 8 Movable shelves 8 Before starting up the appliance 8 Operation 8 11 Control panel 8 10 Refrigerator compartment 10 Freezer compartment 10 11 Food Storage Information 11 12 Fresh food 11 Frozen foo...

Page 3: ...ical Requirements in the Installation section 7 Any electrical service cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged must be repaired or replaced immediately Do not use a cord that shows cracks o...

Page 4: ...t hang on the appliance doors 18 Do not dispose of the appliance in a fire The appliance contains substances in the insulation which are flammable 19 Avoid touching the metal condenser wiring on the b...

Page 5: ...23 Door rack 9 Screw hole cover 10 Ice tray inside 11 Freezer upper drawer 12 Freezer middle drawers 13 Temperature head guard 14 Temperature sensor 15 Glass shelf inside 24 Door gasket 25 Refrigerat...

Page 6: ...Climatic class Ambient temperatures SN 10 C to 32 C 50 0 F to 89 6 F N 16 C to 32 C 60 8 F to 89 6 F ST 16 C to 38 C 60 8 F to 100 4 F T 16 C to 43 C 60 8 F to 109 4 F This appliance performs well fro...

Page 7: ...ding prong in order to accommodate a two prong outlet This is a dangerous practice since it provides no effective grounding for the refrigerator and may result in shock hazard This appliance allows yo...

Page 8: ...lower hinge pin into the lower hole of the door then tighten the bolts 10 Reverse the middle hinge by 180 then transfer it to the left hinge position Put the middle hinge pin in the upper hole of the...

Page 9: ...n Before starting up the appliance Before you begin operating your refrigerator freezer check the following points for safety Is the appliance standing firmly on the floor Is there sufficient space fo...

Page 10: ...erator is normal NOTE When the refrigerator is shut off or running in SUPER COOL mode the temperature set buttons for the refrigerator are unusable FREEZER ON OFF Press this button once to turn the fr...

Page 11: ...d water from time to time The drain hole may become plugged occasionally Clean it with a Q tip or similar item See figure Freezer compartment Freezing food You can use the appliance for freezing fresh...

Page 12: ...avoid needless messes Eggs should be stored in an upright position in their original carton or in the supplied egg tray to maximize shelf life Fruit should be washed and dried then put into in sealed...

Page 13: ...il Plastic wrap made from saran film Self sealing plastic bags Do not refreeze defrosted thawed foods It is recommended that the freezing date be marked on the packaging White wine beer and mineral wa...

Page 14: ...act with the electrical connections on the temperature control or the interior light Once everything is dry return the shelves drawers and food to the interior and put the appliance back into service...

Page 15: ...Gurgling hissing boiling or bubbling noises are caused by the refrigerant circulating inside the cooling system These noises can still be heard for a short time after the compressor shuts off Sudden s...

Page 16: ...he appliance within the last 24 hours Set the temperature control to a lower setting temporarily The appliance is near a heat source Please refer to Location section on page 5 Interior lighting does n...

Page 17: ...nd maintenance for a period of 60 months from the date of original purchase Compressors determined by Summit to have been defective within this extended time period will at Summit s option be either r...

Page 18: ...d or statutory except the parts labor warranty and the extended compressor warranty specifically described above These warranties are exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties including implied wa...

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