Refrigerators

Summit Appliances FFBF287SSIM

Bottom-Freezer Refrigerators / 30 Inch and Narrower Widths

This 16.4 cu.-ft. (claimed) bottom-freezer cabinet-depth Summit FFBF287SSIM refrigerator has

digital controls
a door open alarm

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CR Expert Take

How did it perform in our owner surveys and expert lab testing?

Overall Score

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What goes into the Overall Score?

OWNER SURVEYS

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Thermostat Performance

/ 5

Temperature uniformity

/ 5

Energy efficiency

/ 5

Noise

/ 5

Ease of use

/ 5

Crisper Performance

/ 5

Icemaker Performance

/ 5

Thermostat control

/ 5

Color

/ 5

Counter-depth model

/ 5

Claimed capacity (cu. ft.)

/ 5

Cabinet-depth model

/ 5

About

The Summit Appliances FFBF287SSIM is part of the Refrigerators test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Bottom-Freezer Refrigerators models like the FFBF287SSIM are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Thermostat Performance: A high score means the refrigerator and freezer accurately reaches and maintains the temperature you set, even as room temperatures change. A top-scoring model helps keep your food stored safely at the right temperature with better consistency.

Temperature uniformity: A high score means the refrigerator and freezer keep temperatures consistent throughout, reducing warm and cold spots. A top-scoring model helps keep all your food at the temperature you set, no matter where it's stored.

Energy efficiency: A high score means the appliance uses less energy to cool more storage space. A top-scoring model can help you save on electricity bills without sacrificing food storage capacity.

Brand Reliability & Satisfaction

This brand has insufficient data to rank.

Did the brand perform consistently well over time?

PREDICTED RELIABILITY SCORE

/ 100

Insufficient survey data to receive a brand-level rating. Brand gets a weighted category average for this attribute.

Would our members recommend this brand?

OWNER SATISFACTION SCORE

/ 100

Insufficient survey data to receive a brand-level rating. Brand gets a weighted category average for this attribute.

Source: Consumer Reports' 2022, 2023, and 2024 Spring Surveys

Features & Specs

Style

Bottom-Freezer Refrigerators

Exterior Dimensions

76 in. high , 28 in. wide

27 in. deep

Features

Stainless/SS-look option

Yes

Water dispenser

Icemaker

Yes

Through-the-door ice/water dispenser

Built-in water filter

Child lock-out for dispenser

Uniquely adjustable shelves

Half shelf

Spillproof shelves

Gallon storage on door

Freezer light

Touchpad temperature controls

Yes

WiFi

Touchpad

Yes

Temperature-controlled meat/deli bin

Touchpad controls

Yes

Ice dispenser

Pullout shelves/bins

Specs

Exterior height (in.)

Exterior width (in.)

Exterior depth (in.)

Total usable capacity (cu. ft.)

14.5

Fridge usable capacity (cu. ft.)

10.6

Freezer usable capacity (cu. ft.)

3.9

Energy cost/yr. ($)

Energy Star

Yes

CR's suggested refrigerator setting

35°F

CR's suggested freezer setting

0°F

Ice/water dispenser

Door style

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