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TROUBLESHOOTING 

You can solve many common problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible service call. Try the 
suggestions below to see if you can solve the problem before calling the servicer. 

 

Troubleshooting Guide 

PROBLEM 

POSSIBLE CAUSE 

REMEDY 

The appliance 
does not 
operate.

 

  Appliance is not connected to a power 

source. 

  The appliance is turned off. 
  Tripped circuit breaker or a blown 

fuse. 

  Connect the appliance. 

 

  Switch on the appliance. 
  Switch on circuit breaker or replace 

fuse. 

The appliance 
is not cold 
enough. 

  The temperature is not set correctly. 
  The ambient temperature could 

require a higher thermostat setting. 

  The door was opened too often. 

 

  The door was not closed completely. 
  Door is not hermetically-sealed. 

 

  The condenser is too dirty. 
  The  ventilation  opening  is  blocked  or 

too dusty. 

  Check the set temperature. 
  Raise the setting of the thermostat. 

 

  Do not open the door more often 

than necessary. 

  Close door properly. 
  Check the door seal and clean or 

replace. 

  Clean the condenser when 

necessary. 

  Clear the obstructions and clean off 

the dust. 

The appliance 
turns itself on 
and off 
frequently.

 

  The room temperature is higher than 

average. 

  A large number of bottles has been 

added to the unit. 

 

  The door is opened too often. 

 

  The door is not closed completely. 
  The door gasket does not seal 

properly. 

  Put the appliance in a cooler place. 

 

  Let appliance to work for a while 

until the set temperature has been 
reached. 

  Do not open the door more often 

than necessary. 

  Close door properly. 
  Check the door seal and clean or 

replace. 

The light does 
not work. 

  The appliance is not connected to a 

power supply. 

  Tripped circuit breaker or a blown 

fuse. 

  The light was switched off on the 

control panel. 

  Connect the appliance. 

 

  Switch on circuit breaker or replace 

fuse. 

  Switch on the light. 

 

Vibrations

 

  The appliance is not properly level. 

  Level the appliance with the 

adjustable feet. 

 

The appliance 
seems to 
make too 
much noise. 

The rattling noise may come from the flow of the refrigerant, which is normal. As 
each cycle ends, you may hear gurgling sounds caused by the flow of refrigerant 
in your appliance. 
If temperature fluctuations occur, the contraction and expansion of the inner walls 

Summary of Contents for FF616TD

Page 1: ...EASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Felix Storch Inc An ISO 9001 2015 registered company 770 Garrison Avenue Bronx NY 10474 www summitappliance com Write Serial No on lowe...

Page 2: ...your Appliance 8 Installing the Stainless Steel Handle 8 Operating your Appliance 9 11 Control Panel 9 10 Sabbath Mode 10 Temperature Memory Function 10 Temperature Alarm Door Alarm 10 Door Lock 10 De...

Page 3: ...outlet do not remove grounding prong do not use an adapter and do not use an extension cord Replace all panels before operating It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only your appliance be...

Page 4: ...s wind rain water spray or drips The appliance should not be located next to ovens grills or other sources of high heat The appliance must be installed with all electrical water and drain connections...

Page 5: ...5 LOCATION OF PARTS...

Page 6: ...7 mm of space between the back and sides of the unit are suggested which allows the proper air circulation to cool the compressor and condenser for energy saving Even for built in installation it is a...

Page 7: ...tage rating that matches the rating label on the appliance This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits that could cause a fire hazard from overheating Never...

Page 8: ...nge 7 Figs 2 3 3 Unscrew and transfer pins 4 and 3 of the hinge plate to the opposite side Fig 1 4 Pop out the cover caps on the left side of cabinet and use them to cover the screw holes on the right...

Page 9: ...Used to increase warm the set temperature by 1 C 1 F Down Used to decrease cool the set temperature by 1 C 1 F Light The interior light makes it easy to view your items Pressing the LIGHT symbol toggl...

Page 10: ...s if the storage temperature is not cold enough The temperature display flashes at the same time The cause of the temperature being too high may be Warm items were placed inside Too much warm ambient...

Page 11: ...on the evaporator if the unit is repeatedly opened in a high heat or high humidity location If this frost pattern does not clear within 24 hours your unit will require manual defrosting Bottle Storag...

Page 12: ...of time you need to take the proper steps to protect the contents Vacation Time Short vacations Leave the appliance operating during vacations of less than three weeks Long vacations If the appliance...

Page 13: ...nser when necessary Clear the obstructions and clean off the dust The appliance turns itself on and off frequently The room temperature is higher than average A large number of bottles has been added...

Page 14: ...door switch failure Call for service The alarm sounds and the temperature display flashes Has the appliance door been open for longer than 60 seconds If not then the temperature has risen higher or fa...

Page 15: ...15 NOTES...

Page 16: ...lation installation not in accordance with electrical or plumbing codes or use of products not approved by warrantor 4 Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United Sta...

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