Logik LTFFFS12 Instruction Manual

Tall Silver Frost Free Freezer

Instruction Manual
LTFFFS12

Contents

Unpacking .................................................................................................................................... 4

Installation ................................................................................................................................... 5

Location ..................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Reversing the Door Swing ...................................................................................................................................5

Levelling the Unit ................................................................................................................................................... 7

Cleaning Before Use ..............................................................................................................................................8

Before Using Your Unit ..........................................................................................................................................8

Product Overview ........................................................................................................................ 9

Main Unit ................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Control Panel ............................................................................................................................................................ 9

Operation ................................................................................................................................... 10

Adjusting the Temperature ...............................................................................................................................10

Fast Freezing...........................................................................................................................................................10

Alarm for Freezer ..................................................................................................................................................11

Noises Inside the Unit! ........................................................................................................................................11

Shopping for Frozen Foods ..............................................................................................................................11

Preparations for Freezing...................................................................................................................................11

Defrosting Frozen Food ......................................................................................................................................12

Cleaning .....................................................................................................................................13

Defrosting ...............................................................................................................................................................13

Cleaning the Interior and the Exterior of the Unit ....................................................................................13

Cleaning Tips ..........................................................................................................................................................13

Maintenance ..............................................................................................................................14

Care When Handling / Moving the Unit .......................................................................................................14

Servicing ..................................................................................................................................................................14

Switching O for Long Periods of Time ........................................................................................................14

Disposal ...................................................................................................................................... 14

Specications ............................................................................................................................. 15

Safety Warnings ......................................................................................................................... 16

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

Upper Freezer Frame x 3

P.N.: 1118674

Lower Freezer Frame

P.N.: 1118675

Lower & Bottom
Freezer Panel x 2

P.N.: 1403902

Upper Freezer Panel x 3

P.N.: 1403904

Bottom Freezer Frame

P.N.: 1118679

Freezer Slip

P.N.: 1403905

Ice Tray

P.N.: 1051965

Instruction Manual

P.N.: DSGLTFFFS12-001

Thank you for purchasing your new Logik Freezer.

We recommend that you spend some time reading this instruction manual in
order that you fully understand all the operational features it offers.

Read all the safety instructions carefully before use and keep this instruction
manual for future reference.

If items are missing or damaged please contact Partmaster (UK only).
Tel: [phone] for assistance.

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Location

When selecting a position for your unit 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 38°C.
Avoid locating your unit near a heat source, e.g. cooker, boiler or radiator. Also avoid direct
sunlight as it may increase the electrical consumption. Extreme cold ambient temperatures
may also cause the unit not to perform properly. This unit is not designed for use in a garage
or outdoor installation. Do not drape the unit with any covering.

When installing the unit, ensure that 100 mm of free space is left at both sides, 100 mm at
the rear and 75 mm at the top of the unit. The door can be opened to the right or the left,
depending on what better suits the location. Please ensure there is adequate space for the
door to fully open.

• Ensure the unit is unplugged and empty.

• Adjust the two levelling feet to their highest position.

• To take the door off it is necessary to tilt the unit backwards. You should rest the
unit on something solid so that it will not slip during the door reversing process.

• All parts removed must be saved to do the reinstallation of the door.

• Do not lay the unit flat as this may damage the coolant system.

• We recommend that 2 people handle the unit during assembly.

1. Tilt the unit slightly towards the rear and
prop it securely. Two people are required
to tilt the unit during the door reversal
process.

• If you want to have the door swing reversed, we recommend that you contact a
qualified technician. You should only try to reverse the door yourself if you believe
that you are qualified to do so.

• All parts removed must be saved to do the reinstallation of the door. You should
rest the unit on something solid so that it will not slip during the door change
process. Do not lay the unit flat as this may damage the coolant system. Ensure
the unit is unplugged and empty. .

Reversing the Door Swing

Tools required: Phillips style screwdriver / Flat bladed screwdriver / Hexagonal spanner.

Installation

INSTALLATION

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2. Remove the four blanking plates
from the top of the freezer with a flat
bladed screwdriver. Remove the screws
underneath with a Phillips screwdriver.

3. Use the 8mm socket or spanner to
remove the three bolts above the door
hinge. Lift off the bracket. Remove the
freezer door.

4. Remove the pin from the bracket and
replace it into the same hole from the
other side.

5. Remove the hinge insert plate from the
bottom of the freezer door. Replace the
plate on the opposite side.

6. Tilt the freezer back, no more than 45°,
to access the bottom hinge and feet.
Remove the feet and the bolts securing
the right hand hinge plate and left hand
fixing plate.

7. Remove the pin and reattach it to where
the hinge bracket was located on the
opposite side (right to left). Place the
hinge on the opposite side of the cabinet,
secure it with three bolts, screw the foot
into position.

* All images are for reference only; please refer to your individual unit for actual item.

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8. Place the fixing plate on the opposite
side of the appliance, secure it with three
bolts, and screw the foot into position.

9. Remove the handle covers and screws
which fix the handle on the right side of
door, then remove the handle and rotate
180 degree, position on the right side, fix
it by screws and cover the handle cover.

10. With the door closed, check that the
door is aligned horizontally and vertically
and that the seals are closed on all sides
before finally tightening the bottom
hinge. Re-adjust the levelling feet as
needed.

Levelling the Unit

To do this adjust two levelling feet at the front of the unit.

If the unit is not level, the door and magnetic seal
alignments will not be covered properly.

* All images are for reference only; please refer to your individual unit for actual item.

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Cleaning Before Use

Wipe the inside of the unit with a weak solution of bicarbonate soda. Then rinse with warm
water using a ‘wrung-out’ sponge or cloth. Wash the drawers in warm soapy water and dry
completely before replacing in the unit. Clean the exterior of the unit 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

unit.

• Before Turning On!
Do not turn on until two hours after moving the unit. The coolant fluid needs time

to settle.

Before Using Your Unit

Before placing any food in your unit, turn it on and wait for 24 hours, to make sure it is
working properly and to allow it time to fall to the correct temperature. Your unit should not
be overfilled.

INSTALLATION

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Product Overview

Main Unit

Upper

Freezer

Drawers

Lower

Freezer

Drawers

Bottom

Freezer

Drawers

Freezer

Flap

Control Panel

Levelling Feet

Ice Tray

Control Panel

Norma l

Min Max

Alarm

Power

Super

Super F ree ze

1 2 3 4 5

1. Thermostat Control Dial

2. Alarm Indicator

3. Power Indicator

4. Super Indicator

5. Super Freeze Button

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Operation

1. Connect the mains cable to the mains socket.
The power indicator will turn on. The internal
temperature of your unit is controlled by a
thermostat. There are three setting Min, Normal
and Max.

2. After the unit has been on for 20 minutes adjust
the thermostat control dial to Normal. This is the
recommended setting when operating at normal
room temperature (between 16°C and 38°C).

3. The unit may not operate at the correct
temperature if it is in a particularly hot or a
particularly cold room, or if you open the door
often.

4. To ensure that the unit is cool enough to
sufficiently chill your food, wait 24 hours before
filling it with food.

5. If you are concerned that your unit is not
being kept cold enough and wish to check the
temperature, you will need a special fridge/freezer
thermometer. These are available from most
supermarkets and hardware shops.

Place the thermometer in the centre of the unit,
where it can be read easily. Leave overnight, the
temperature in the unit should be between -18°C
or lower.

Adjusting the Temperature

The internal temperature of the unit is controlled by a thermostat. Max position is the coldest
setting and it is used for fast freezing. The recommended position is Normal, but it should be
adjusted according to the environment.

Fast Freezing

Fresh food should be frozen as quickly as possible. Press the Super Freeze button to makes your
unit operate at its coldest temperatures (approximately -28°C ) continuously. The Super indicator
will turn on. It helps to quickly freeze and retain more of the goodness of your food. Freezing
will be completed after 24 hours. After freezing your food, press the Super Freeze button. The
Super indicator will turn off. Never freeze large quantities of fresh food at one time.

Normal

Min Max

When the Super Freeze button is set on, the compressor works continuously to fast

freeze much hot food quickly. So you must turn off the Super Freeze button to normal

mode in 24 hours.

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Alarm for Freezer

When the freezer temperature is higher than -8°C, the alarm indicator will illuminate until the
temperature is below -8°C.

Noises Inside the Unit!

You may notice that your unit makes some 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 unit. This is the compressor motor working, as it pumps the
refrigerant around the system.

Shopping for Frozen Foods

• Your unit 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 shown on the rating plate. Do not exceed the maximum
capacity.

• 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 frozen.

• Don’t buy frozen food unless you can freeze 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 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, or 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.

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• 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.

Defrosting Frozen Food

1. Take the frozen food out from the unit 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 has 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 unit after the it 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 scrape 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 10 mm
(0.39”). Choose a time when the stock of frozen food is low, follow these procedures:

1. Take out the food, turn the unit off at the mains supply and leave the door open. Ideally,
the frozen food should be put into another freezer. If this is not possible, wrap the food in
several sheets of newspaper or large towels and then a thick blanket to keep it cool.

2. Place a shallow bowl or pan below the unit. Scrape away the frost
using a plastic scraper (not included). Defrosting the remaining frost
can be speeded up by placing a bowl of hot water inside the unit and
closing the door. As the solid frost loosens, scrape it away with the
plastic scraper and remove.

3. When defrosting is complete, clean your unit’s interior and exterior.

Cleaning the Interior and the Exterior of the Unit

• Remove all the drawers before cleaning.

• Wipe the inside of the unit 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
drawers.

• Use a damp cloth to clean the 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 unit.

• The grille of the condenser at the back of the unit and the adjacent components can be
vacuumed using a soft brush attachment.

Cleaning Tips

Condensation may appear on the outside of the unit. 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.

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Maintenance

Care When Handling / Moving the Unit

Hold the unit around its sides or base when moving it. Under no circumstances should it be
lifted by holding the edges of the top surface.

Servicing

The unit should be serviced by an authorised engineer and only genuine spare parts should be
used. Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the unit yourself. Repairs carried
out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunction. Contact a qualified
technician.

Switching O for Long Periods of Time

When the unit is not in use for a long period of time, disconnect it from the mains supply,
empty all food and clean the appliance, leaving the door ajar to prevent unpleasant smells.

Disposal

Old units 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 used in
your unit and insulation materials require special disposal procedures. Ensure that none of the
pipes on the back of the unit are damaged prior to disposal.

Up to date information concerning options of disposing of your old unit and packaging from
the new one can be obtained from your local council office.

When disposing of an old unit break off any old locks or latches and remove the door as a
safeguard.

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Specications

Model LTFFFS12

Frozen Food Storage Volume
(Four-Star Compartment)

176 L

Storage Temperature ≤ –18°C

Energy Consumption 0.704 kWh / 24h

Energy consumption 256 kwh per year, based on standard test results for 24 hours.
Actual energy consumption will depend on how the appliance is used and where it is located.

Household Appliances Category Category 8 (Upright Freezer)

Energy Grading A+

EU Ecolabel N/A

Defrosting Type Frost Free

Climate Class N/ST

This appliance is intended to be used at an ambient temperature between 16°C and 38°C.

Airborne Acoustical Noise 45dB

Temperature Rise Time 10 hours

Freezing Capacity 15kg / 24h

Rated Voltage 220V - 240V

Rated Current 0.45 A

Unit Dimensions Without Handle
(W x D x H)

554 x 571 x 1687 mm

Features and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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Safety Warnings

For your continued safety and to reduce the risk of injury or electric shock, please follow all the
safety precautions listed below.

• Read all instructions carefully before using the unit and keep them for future reference.

• Retain the manual. If you pass the unit onto a third party, make sure to include this manual.

• Keep ventilation openings in the unit enclosure clear of obstructions.

• Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other
than those recommended by the manufacturer.

• Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the freezer, unless
they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.

• If the mains cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or a
qualified technician in order to avoid a hazard.

• Choose a location for your unit away from heat sources such as radiators or fires as
refrigerant and vesicant are burnable.

• Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the unit.

• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit (applicable only for appliances with refrigeration
circuits which are accessible to the user).

• The unit must be maneuvered by a minimum of 2 persons.

• This unit is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given
supervision or instructions concerning the use of the freezer by a person responsible for
their safety.

• If your unit is fitted with a lock to prevent children being trapped inside, keep the key out of
reach and not in the vicinity of the unit.

• Do not store volatile or flammable substances in the unit.

• Do not store bottles or glass containers in the unit. Contents can expand when frozen (fizzy
drinks) which may break the bottle and damage the unit.

WARNING

IT IS HAZARDOUS FOR ANYONE OTHER THAN AUTHORISED SERVICE PERSONNEL TO
CARRY OUT SERVICING OF REPAIRS WHICH INVOLVE THE REMOVAL OF COVERS.

TO AVOID THE RISK OF AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT ATTEMPT REPAIRS YOURSELF.

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Normal energy

consumption

Increased energy

consumption

Installation site

In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated room.

Protected from direct sunlight. In direct sunlight.

Not situated near to a heat source
(radiator, oven).

Situated near to a heat source
(radiator, oven).

Where the ideal ambient room
temperature is approx 20°C.

Where there is a high ambient room
temperature.

Use

Only open the doors when necessary
and for as short a time as possible.

Frequent opening of the doors for
long periods will cause a loss of
coldness.

Store food in an organised way. If food is not stored in an organised

way, searching for an item will mean
the door is open for longer.

Allow hot food and drinks to cool
down before placing them in the
unit.

Placing hot food in the unit will cause
the compressor to run for a long
time, as the unit will have to work
harder to lower the temperature.

Store food covered or packaged. The evaporation or condensation of

liquids will cause a loss of coldness in
the unit.

Do not over-fill the appliance to
allow air to circulate.

Defrosting

Defrost the unit when a layer of
ice 1 cm thick has built up.

A layer of ice hinders the cold from
reaching the frozen food, and causes
an increase in energy consumption.

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NOTE: If you require a replacement for any of the items listed below, please quote their
corresponding part numbers:

Replacement Part Part Number

Upper Freezer Frame 1118674

Upper Freezer Panel 1403904

Lower Freezer Frame 1118675

Bottom Freezer Frame 1118679

Lower & Bottom Freezer Panel 1403902

Freezer Flip 1403905

Ice Tray 1051965

DSG Retail Ltd • Maylands Avenue • Hemel Hempstead

Herts • HP2 7TG • England

(P.N.: DSGLTFFFS12-001)

This symbol on the product or in the instructions means that
your electrical and electronic equipment should be disposed at
the end of its life separately from your household waste. There
are separate collection systems for recycling in the EU.

For more information, please contact the local authority or
your retailer where you purchased the product.

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