This document is an instruction manual for the LOGIK American Style 4 Door Fridge Freezer, model LSBS4DX18. It provides comprehensive information on the safe operation, installation, maintenance, and disposal of the appliance.
Function Description
The LOGIK American Style 4 Door Fridge Freezer is a household appliance designed for refrigerating and freezing food items. It features separate compartments for fresh food (fridge) and frozen food (freezer), allowing for optimal storage conditions for various types of perishables. The unit is equipped with a cooling system that circulates refrigerant liquid to maintain desired temperatures. It also includes a chiller bin for short-term storage of fresh food and a salad bin with humidity control for fruits and vegetables. The appliance is designed for indoor household use and similar applications, such as farmhouses, hotels, motels, bed and breakfast establishments, and catering services.
Usage Features
The fridge freezer offers several user-friendly features to control and optimize food storage:
- Temperature Setting: Users can manually adjust the temperature for both the fridge and freezer compartments. The fridge compartment can be turned off if not needed. The unit will automatically lock its buttons after a few seconds of inactivity.
- ECO Mode: This mode automatically adjusts the appliance's temperature settings based on the ambient room temperature to optimize energy consumption. In ECO mode, manual temperature adjustments are disabled.
- Holiday Mode: When activated, Holiday mode sets the fridge temperature to 17°C, suitable for periods when the appliance is not in active use for fresh food storage. Manual fridge temperature adjustment is disabled in this mode.
- Super Freeze Mode: This feature rapidly lowers the freezer temperature to quickly freeze fresh food, helping to preserve its quality. Manual freezer temperature adjustment is disabled during Super Freeze mode.
- Lock and Unlock: The control panel buttons can be locked to prevent accidental changes to settings, especially useful in households with children.
- Door Alarm: An audible alarm sounds if a door is left open for an extended period, helping to prevent temperature fluctuations and energy waste.
- Chiller Bin Temperature Control: The chiller bin can be set to function as either a chiller (for short-term fresh food storage at lower temperatures) or a crisper (for salad items). When used as a chiller, it is recommended to set the fridge temperature below 4°C for no more than 3 days.
- Salad Bin Humidity Control: The salad bin features a humidity control slider, allowing users to adjust the humidity level to suit either fruits (lower humidity) or vegetables (higher humidity), thereby extending their freshness.
- Food Storage Guidelines: The manual provides specific recommendations for storing different types of food in various compartments (fridge door, crisper bin, fridge shelves, freezer drawers/shelves) to ensure food safety and optimal preservation. This includes advice on separating raw and cooked meats, allowing space for air circulation, proper packaging to prevent flavour transfer and drying out, and cooling pre-cooked food before storage.
- Preparation for Freezing: Detailed instructions are given for preparing food for freezing, such as freezing in small quantities, cooling cooked food, using appropriate freezer-safe containers and packaging materials (e.g., freezer bags, film, plastic containers, aluminium foil), excluding air from packaging, and leaving space for liquid expansion. The "Preforming" method for freezing liquids in square blocks is also described.
- Labelling Frozen Food: The importance of labelling frozen foods with contents and dates is emphasized to prevent exceeding storage times and potential food poisoning.
- Defrosting Frozen Food: Guidelines for safe defrosting are provided, including defrosting at room temperature, draining off liquid, ensuring no ice crystals remain before cooking, and cooking food as soon as possible after defrosting. A crucial warning is given against re-freezing defrosted food unless it has been cooked again, and never re-freezing defrosted shellfish.
Maintenance Features
The manual outlines essential maintenance procedures to ensure the longevity and efficient operation of the fridge freezer:
- Cleaning: Regular cleaning of both the interior and exterior of the unit is recommended. The interior should be wiped with a weak bicarbonate soda solution, rinsed with warm water, and dried thoroughly. The exterior can be cleaned with a damp cloth and standard furniture polish, taking care to avoid the magnetic door seal. The condenser grille at the back of the unit should be vacuumed using a soft brush attachment.
- Internal Light: The internal light is an LED and cannot be changed by the user. In case of a fault, users are advised to contact a service agent.
- Handling and Moving: When moving the unit, it should be held around its sides or base.
- Servicing: Any servicing or repairs should only be carried out by an authorized engineer using genuine spare parts. Users are warned against attempting repairs themselves due to the risk of injury or malfunction.
- Switching Off for Long Periods: If the unit will not be used for an extended time, it should be disconnected from the mains supply, emptied of all food, cleaned, and the door left ajar to prevent unpleasant smells and mould growth.
- Condensation: If condensation appears on the outside of the unit, it should be wiped off. If the problem persists, a qualified technician should be contacted.
- Door Rubber Block: The manual explains the function of door rubber blocks as cushions to relieve impact when the door closes and provides instructions on inserting spare blocks if any are missing.
- Levelling the Unit: Instructions are provided for adjusting the levelling feet at the front of the unit to ensure it is stable and that the doors and magnetic seals align correctly. If upper doors are misaligned, washers can be inserted into the middle hinge.
- Free Space Requirements: Specific clearance distances (sides, rear, top) are given for proper ventilation during installation.
- Pre-use Preparation: Before first use, the unit should be turned on and allowed to run for 24 hours to reach the correct temperature before food is placed inside.
- Disposal: The manual provides guidance on environmentally friendly disposal of old units, emphasizing the recovery of valuable raw materials and proper handling of refrigerants and insulation materials. It advises against damaging pipes on the back of the unit and suggests removing old locks or latches and doors as a safeguard. Information on disposal options can be obtained from local council offices.
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