Description
Summit Compact General Purpose Refrigerator Description:
Accucold by Summit Appliance offers a quality line of compact refrigeration designed for general purpose applications.
Sized just under 19″ wide, the Summit FFAR23L Compact General Purpose Refrigerator is a compact all-refrigerator with a white exterior finish. The front door includes a factory-installed lock for convenient security, with two keys included. The sealed back helps to ensure easier cleanup and a hospital grade ‘green dot’ cord offers added safety in high traffic environments. This unit has a right hand door swing.
Inside, the Summit FFAR23L Compact General Purpose Refrigerator utilizes automatic defrost operation for minimum user maintenance. An internal fan helps to keep a more even temperature throughout the 1.7 cu.ft. interior. A removable shelf is included to accommodate different sized storage needs. The dial thermostat is located inside, helping to prevent any accidental adjustments. This unit includes an interior LED light with an on/off rocker switch.
With its conveniently compact size and user-friendly design, the FFAR23L is the perfect choice for facilities in need of a reliable general purpose all-refrigerator. Additional choices with digital controls, data loggers, and other higher grade features are available. Contact your Accucold representative at 718-893-3900 ext. 508 for more information.
Note: This product is intended for a wide variety of basic storage applications. Storage of high-value vaccines, life science materials, and medical/clinical biologicals require a product offering tighter temperature control and/or alarms, monitoring, and backup.
Summit Compact General Purpose Refrigerator Features:
- Compact dimensions– Slim width and compact depth for easy placement on counters
- Automatic defrost– Reduced maintenance with auto defrost system
- Front-mounted lock– Keyed lock for a secure interior (2 keys included)
- Hospital grade cord with ‘green dot’ plug– Secure three-pronged cord for added unit safety in high traffic areas
- LED lighting– Interior light for efficient illumination with an easy on/off rocker switch
- Adjustable thermostat– Dial thermostat located inside unit for easy temperature management
- Flat door liner– Allows the interior to store deeper items, while also providing improved temperature performance by eliminating hot spots commonly found in door shelves
- Removable wire shelf– Half shelf included to help you organize your storage as needed
- Sealed back– Space-saving convenience with easier cleanability
- Leveling legs– Front legs are adjustable, allowing you to keep the refrigerator level when placed on slightly unlevel surfaces
- 100% CFC– Environmentally friendly design without ozone-damaging chemicals
- CARB Compliant– Environmentally friendly hydrocarbon-based refrigerant for a greener footprint that meets current CARB regulations
Summit Compact General Purpose Refrigerator Overview:
- Height of Cabinet– 20.25″
- Height to Hinge Cap– 20.75″
- Width– 18.75″
- Depth– 17.5″
- Depth with door at 90°– 35.0″
- Capacity– 1.7 cu.ft.
- Defrost Type– Automatic
- Door– White
- Cabinet– White
- US Electrical Safety– ETL
- Canadian Electrical Safety– ETL-C
- Energy Usage/Year– 265.0kWh/year
- Amps– 1.0
- Voltage/Frequency– 115 V AC/60 Hz
- Weight– 36.0 lbs.
- Parts & Labor Warranty– 1 Year
- Compressor Warranty– 5 Years
Summit Compact General Purpose Refrigerator Features:
- Door Swing– RHD
- Reversible– No
- Shelf Type– Wire
- Shelf Qty– 1
- Thermostat Type– Dial
- Refrigerant Type– R600a
- Refrigerant Amount– 0.57oz.
- High Side PSI– 180.0
- Low Side PSI– 56.0
- Level Legs Qty– 2
- Interior Light– Yes
Summit Compact General Purpose Refrigerator Dimensions:
- Interior Height– 16.25″
- Interior Width– 15.5″
- Interior Depth– 12.25″
- Compressor Step Height– 7.0″
- Compressor Step Width– 15.5″
- Compressor Step Depth– 6.5″
Summit Appliance manufactures compact and specialty major appliances: including refrigerators, freezers, laboratory and scientific refrigeration and refrigerated and freezer drawers. Our products are grouped into: laboratory, medical and scientific refrigerators and freezers.
Product FAQ
What is the FFAR23L and what’s it used for?
The FFAR23L is a compact all-refrigerator with approximately 1.7 cu ft (≈ 48 L) of storage, designed for countertop or benchtop placement in medical, laboratory or institutional settings where a small-footprint secure refrigeration unit is needed.
What are the key technical specifications?
It measures approximately 20.75″ H × 18.75″ W × 17.5″ D (≈ 53 cm × 48 cm × 44 cm), features automatic defrost, one adjustable wire shelf, sealed back design for cleanability, a front-mounted lock (two keys included), LED interior light, and runs on 115 V AC / 60 Hz.
What safety and security features are included?
Includes factory-installed keyed front lock, hospital-grade “green dot” plug for high-traffic environments, flat door liner to allow deeper storage and reduce hotspots, reversible door is not supported (right-hand only), and compact sealed back for space efficiency.
Which environments is this refrigerator best suited for?
Ideal for clinics, lactation rooms, wellness facilities, small laboratories, or any space-challenged environment requiring reliable, secure cold storage rather than full-scale laboratory cold chain.
Shipping FAQ
What is the shipping weight and footprint?
The unit ships at approximately 36 lbs (≈ 16 kg) and fits standard compact-unit freight or parcel delivery profiles.
What power and installation requirements apply?
Operates on 115 V AC / 60 Hz with about 1 amp draw. A grounded outlet is recommended; avoid extension cords in institutional settings. Level placement and rear clearance for ventilation should be maintained.
Are there specific receiving or placement considerations?
Yes. Inspect packaging on arrival for damage, allow the unit to sit upright after transport if required by manufacturer, ensure ventilation paths are clear and avoid over-packing the interior that may obstruct airflow.
Application FAQ
Is this suitable for institutional or clinical use?
While not intended for high-value biologics without added monitoring, it is well-suited for general-purpose institutional storage in wellness rooms, employee break-areas, or ancillary medical storage where secure refrigeration is important.
What are recommended best practices for daily use?
Keep the removable wire shelf positioned to allow airflow, label stored contents clearly, install a min/max thermometer or data-logger on a central shelf, close the door promptly after access, and record start-of-day temperatures per facility protocol.
What maintenance should be performed regularly?
Check and clean the door gasket annually, ensure interior light and shelf functionality, keep the unit level and free of dust, verify thermostat operation periodically, and clear the back for ventilation access.
