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8
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 service technician.
Problem
Possible cause
Solution
Appliance is not
working
Power plug is disconnected.
Circuit breaker tripped or fuse
blown.
No electricity.
Re-plug.
Reset circuit breaker or replace
fuse.
Abnormal noise
Refrigerator is not level.
Refrigerator is touching the
wall.
Adjust refrigerator’s leveling
legs.
Move appliance away from the
wall.
Poor refrigerating
efficiency
Hot food (or too much food)
was put inside.
Door was opened frequently.
Appliance is placed in direct
sunlight or near a heat source.
Vents are blocked.
Temperature setting is too
high.
Let food cool first.
Only open door when necessary.
Remove refrigerator from the
heat source.
Clear the vents.
Set to appropriate temperature.
Peculiar smell in
refrigerator
Some food has spoiled.
Fridge needs cleaning.
Foods with strong odors are
not well-wrapped.
Throw away spoiled food.
Clean refrigerator.
Rewrap foods with strong odors.
NOTE: If your problem is still not solved, do not attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried
out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact the Summit
Customer Service Department at 800-932-4267. This product should be serviced by an authorized
engineer and only spare parts approved by Summit should be used.
Disposal
Old appliances still have some residual value. An environmentally friendly method of disposal will
ensure that valuable raw materials can be recovered and used again.
The refrigerant and insulation materials used in your appliance require special disposal procedures.
Ensure that none of the pipes on the back of the appliance are damaged prior to disposal. Up-to-date
information concerning options for disposing of your old appliance can be obtained from your local
sanitation office.
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