Logik LCF98W10E User manual

LCF98W10E
CHEST FREEZER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
GB
CHEST FREEZER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
GR

Contents GB
Unpacking.........................................................................................................4
Product Overview..............................................................................................5
Installation........................................................................................................5
Location.....................................................................................................5
Cleaning Before Use...................................................................................6
Before UsingYour Freezer ..........................................................................6
Operating Instructions ......................................................................................7
Switching OnYour Freezer..........................................................................7
Adjusting the Temperature ........................................................................7
Fast Freezing..............................................................................................7
Alarm Indicator..........................................................................................7
Noises Inside the Freezer!...........................................................................8
Shopping for Frozen Foods.........................................................................8
Preparations for Freezing..........................................................................8
Defrosting Frozen Food..............................................................................9
Cleaning..........................................................................................................10
Defrosting................................................................................................10
Cleaning the Interior and the Exterior of the Freezer................................10
Cleaning Tips............................................................................................10
Maintenance...................................................................................................11
CareWhen Handling / Moving Your Freezer .............................................11
Servicing..................................................................................................11
Disposal...................................................................................................11
Troubleshooting..............................................................................................12
Power Cut ................................................................................................12
The Freezer is Particularly Cold.................................................................12
The Freezer is Particularly Warm ..............................................................12
The Freezer is NotWorking.......................................................................12
Condensation Appears on the Outside of the Freezer...............................12
Specication ...................................................................................................13
Safety First!.....................................................................................................26
Contents GR
Unpacking.......................................................................................................15
Product Overview............................................................................................16
Installation......................................................................................................16
Location...................................................................................................16
Cleaning Before Use.................................................................................17
Before UsingYour Freezer ........................................................................17
Operating Instructions ....................................................................................18
Switching OnYour Freezer........................................................................18
Adjusting the Temperature ......................................................................18
Fast Freezing............................................................................................18
Alarm Indicator........................................................................................18
Noises Inside the Freezer!.........................................................................19
Shopping for Frozen Foods.......................................................................19
Preparations for Freezing........................................................................19
Defrosting Frozen Food............................................................................20
Cleaning..........................................................................................................21
Defrosting................................................................................................21
Cleaning the Interior and the Exterior of the Freezer................................21
Cleaning Tips............................................................................................21
Maintenance...................................................................................................22
CareWhen Handling / Moving Your Freezer .............................................22
Servicing..................................................................................................22
Disposal...................................................................................................22
Troubleshooting..............................................................................................23
Power Cut ................................................................................................23
The Freezer is Particularly Cold.................................................................23
The Freezer is Particularly Warm ..............................................................23
The Freezer is NotWorking.......................................................................23
Condensation Appears on the Outside of the Freezer...............................23
Specication ...................................................................................................24
Safety First!.....................................................................................................26

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If items are missing, or damaged please contact Partmaster (UK only).
Tel: [phone] for assistance.
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Logik Freezerr.
We recommend that you spend some time to read this Instruction Manual in order to fully
understand how to install and operate it.
Read all the safety instructions carefully before use and keep this instruction manual for
future reference.
Unpacking
Remove all packaging from the unit. Retain the packaging. If you dispose of it please do so according to
local regulations.
The following items are included:
The Main Unit Instruction Manual x 1
P.N.: DSGLGS98

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Product Overview
Installation
Location
When selecting a position for your freezer you should make sure the floor is flat and firm, and the room is
well ventilated with an average room temperature of between 16°C and 32°C. Avoid locating your freezer
near a heat source, eg. cooker, boiler or radiator. Also avoid direct sunlight as it may increase the electrical
consumption. Extreme cold ambient temperatures may also cause the appliance not to perform properly.
This freezer is not designed for use in a garage or outdoor installation.
Never place the freezer in a wall recess or into fitted cabinets or furniture. When the freezer is working,
the condenser at the back (exposed models) may become hot or alternatively the sides may become hot
(hidden condenser models).
Lid
Handle
Hinge
Side Cover
Mains Cable
with Plug
Adjustable Feet
Thermostat
Control Dial
POWER
Indicator
FAST FREEZING Switch
ALARM
Indicator

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Cleaning Before Use
Wipe the inside of the freezer with a weak solution of bicarbonate soda. Then rinse with warm water using
a ‘wrung-out’ sponge or cloth. Wipe completely dry. Clean the exterior of the freezer with a damp cloth.
If you require more information refer to the CLEANING section.
• Before Plugging in YOU MUST
Check that you have a socket which is compatible with the plug supplied with the freezer.
• Before Turning On!
Do not turn on until two hours after moving the freezer. The coolant fluid needs time to settle.
Before Using Your Freezer
Before placing any food in your freezer, turn it on and wait for 24 hours, to make sure it is working properly
and to allow the freezer to fall to the correct temperature. Your freezer should not be overfilled.

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Operating Instructions
Switching On Your Freezer
1. Connect the mains plug to the mains socket. The
POWER indicator will illuminate to show the freezer is
power on.
2. The internal temperature of your freezer is controlled
by a thermostat.
3. Adjust the thermostat control dial to the desired
position, MAX position makes the appliance colder
and is used for fast freezing (see fast freezing section).
The recommended position is between MID but
should be adjusted according to its environment.
The appliance may not operate correctly if it is in a
particularly hot or cold room or if the lid is opened
often or for prolonged periods.
4. The freezer may not operate at the correct
temperature if it is in a particularly hot or a
particularly cold room, or if you open the freezer door
often.
5. If you are concerned that your freezer is not being
kept cold enough and wish to check the temperature
you will need a special freezer thermometer. These
are available from most supermarkets and hardware
shops.
Place the thermometer in the freezer, where it can be
read easily. Leave overnight, the temperature in the
freezer should be between -18°C or lower.
Adjusting the Temperature
The internal temperature of your freezer is controlled by a thermostat. The recommended position
is between MIN for colder working environments (i.e. during winter) and between MAX for hotter
environments. Please adjusted according to the environment.
Fast Freezing
Fresh food should be frozen as quickly as possible. Press FAST FREEZING switch to ON makes your freezer
operate the coldest (approximately -28°C ) continuously. The FAST FREEZING indicator will illuminate. It
helps to quickly freeze and retain more of the goodness of your food. Freezing will be completed after 24
hours. Then press the FAST FREEZING switch back to OFF. Never freeze large quantities of fresh food at
one time.
Alarm Indicator
When the compressor is in operation, it will illuminate to remind you NOT to unplug.

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Noises Inside the Freezer!
If you have not owned a freezer before, you may notice that it makes some rather unusual noises. Most of
these are perfectly normal, but you should be aware of them!
These noises are caused by the circulation of the refrigerant liquid in the cooling system. It has become
more pronounced since the introduction of CFC free gases. This is not a fault and will not affect the
performance of your freezer. This is the compressor motor working, as it pumps the refrigerant around the
system.
Shopping for Frozen Foods
• Your freezer compartment is 4-star.
When you are buying frozen food, check the storage guidelines on the packaging. You will be able to
store each item of frozen food for the period shown against the 4-star rating. This is usually the period
stated as “Best before” on the front of the packaging. The maximum freezing capacity of this freezer is
6kg in 24 hours. Do not place fresh food into the freeze compartment exceeding this weight.
• Check the temperature of the frozen food cabinet in the shop where you buy your frozen foods. It
should show a temperature lower than -18°C.
• Take a quick look at the frozen food package and make sure it is in perfect condition.
• Always buy frozen products last on your shopping trip or visit to the supermarket. Try to keep frozen
food together whilst shopping and on the journey home as this will help to keep the food cold.
• Don’t buy frozen food unless you can freezer it straight away. Specially insulated bags can be bought
from most supermarkets and hardware shops. These bags can keep frozen food frozen longer.
Preparations for Freezing
• Use quality food and handle it as little as possible. Freeze food in small quantities as it freezes faster,
takes less time to defrost and enables you to control the quantity you need better.
• Leave cooked food to cool completely. Chill food in a freezer before freezing if possible.
• Consider how you will want to cook the food before freezing it.
• Don’t freeze food in metal containers if you may want to microwave it straight from the freezer.
• Use special freezer bags, freezer film, polythene bags, plastic containers, and aluminium foil (heavy
duty grade only). If in doubt, double wrap your food. Don’t use aluminium foil for acidic foods, e.g.
citrus fruits. Don’t use thin cling film, glass, nor used food containers without cleaning.
• Exclude as much air from the container as possible. You could buy a special vacuum pump which
sucks excessive air out of the packaging.
• Leave a small amount of air space when freezing liquids to allow expansion.
• You can use the space in the freezer most efficiently if you freeze liquids (or solids with liquids, e.g.
stew) in square blocks. This is known as “Preforming”. Pour the liquid into a polythene bag which is
inside a square sided container. Freeze it, and then remove it from the container and seal the bag.
• Label your frozen foods as they will look the same when in frozen state. Use
special freezer tapes, labels and pens with different colours. This allows you to
easily organise and to effectively use the freezer. Write the contents and date;
otherwise the frozen food might exceed the storage time and this could cause
food poisoning. Please refer to your food packaging for the recommended storage
time.
• You may also add the weight and cooking notes, e.g. “defrost first”, “cook from
frozen” and keep a separate log of what is in each drawer. This will save opening
the door and searching around unnecessarily.

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Defrosting Frozen Food
1. Take the frozen food out from the freezer compartment and uncover the frozen food. Let it defrost at
room temperature. Don’t forget that defrosting in a warm area encourages the growth of bacteria and
low temperature cooking may not destroy dangerous bacteria.
2. Drain off and throw away any liquid lost during defrosting.
3. Always make sure there are no ice-crystals in the food before cooking, particularly with meat. These
crystals indicate that the food is not fully defrosted.
4. Cook food as soon as possible after defrosting.
5. Many microwaves and ovens have a defrost setting. To avoid bacterial build up, only use these if you
intend to cook the food immediately afterwards.
• Never refreeze anything that has been defrosted out unless you cook it again, to kill off harmful
bacteria. Never re-freeze defrosted shellfish.
• Re-seal packs properly after removing items. This prevents drying or freezer-burn and a build
up of frost on any remaining food.

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Cleaning
Defrosting
Frost might build up in the freezer compartment after the fridge has been used for a period of time. Scrape
away the frost using a plastic scraper (not included).
Do not use a metal or sharp instrument to scrap away the frost, nor should you use any electrical
appliances to aid defrosting.
We recommend that defrosting should be carried out when the frost layer builds up to 3cm (~1.18").
Choose a time when the stock of frozen food is low, follow these procedures:
1. Take out the chilled food, turn the freezer off at the mains supply and leave the door open. Ideally, the
frozen food should be put into another freeze compartment or refrigerator. If this is not possible, wrap
the food in several sheets of newspaper or large towels and then a thick rug or blanket to keep it cool.
2. Place a shallow bowl or pan below the freeze compartment. Scrap
away the frost using the plastic scraper. Defrosting the remaining frost
can be speeded up by placing a bowl of hot water inside the freeze
compartment cabinet and closing the door. As the solid frost loosens,
scrap it away with the plastic scraper and remove.
3. When defrosting is complete, clean your freezer’s interior and exterior.
4. When the cabinet is completely clean and dry, close the lid, switch on the freezer again, and turn the
thermostat control dial to MAX position.
5. Leave the unit to cool down for an hour, and then you may start placing frozen food inside the cabinet.
After that, you need to turn the thermostat control dial to MIN position after 2 hours later.
Cleaning the Interior and the Exterior of the Freezer
• Wipe the inside of the freezer with a weak solution of bicarbonate soda and then rinse with warm
water using a ‘wrung-out’ sponge or cloth. Wipe completely dry before replacing the shelves and
drawers.
• Use a damp cloth to clean the freezer exterior, and then wipe with a standard furniture polish. Make
sure that the door is closed to avoid the polish getting on the magnetic door seal or inside the freezer.
• The grille of the condenser at the back of the freezer and the adjacent components can be vacuumed
using a soft brush attachment.
Cleaning Tips
• Condensation may appear on the outside of the freezer. This maybe due to a change in room
temperature. Wipe off any moisture residue. If the problem continues, please contact a qualified
technician for assistance.