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Introduction
2001 Arctica SxS models are being introduced in
response to the requirement for more energy-efficient
refrigerators by mid year 2001, along with having
feature and operation enhancements.
One of the innovative features is the “CustomCool
TM
”
bin. The system will provide optimum rapid cooling,
(ExpressChill
TM
) , and safely thaw frozen foods
(ExpressThaw
TM
).
The main system components consist of two air
dampers, a DC exhaust fan, reed switch, control
board with buzzer, 3 color light diodes, a heater, and
a thermistor. These components provide feedback
to the main refrigerator processor board, and control
the temperature and air flow in the “CustomCool
TM
”
pan at the bottom of the fresh food compartment. A
tray, which has a metal surface on one side is
provided to place the foods on for chill or thaw.
The consumer sets the temperature from the
touchpad controls at the top of the fresh food
compartment, and selects mode of operation, and
length of cycle. Air circulates from the freezer and is
heated or maintained by the thermistor and control
settings.
Three selection choices are provided for the
consumer:
•
ExpressThaw
TM
Selection in lbs.
(maintains 41
0
)
.5 lbs.(4 hours)
1.5 lbs.(8 hours)
3.0 lbs.(12 hours)
•
ExpressChill
TM
Selection in 15 minute
increments
15 Minutes
30 Minutes
45 Minutes
•
SelectTemp
TM
Selection in preset
temperatures
Citrus (43
0
F) (Heater/Fan on to maintain
43
0
)
Produce (34
0
F)(Double damper open, no
fan)
Meat (30
0
F) (Double damper open, no fan)
The CustomCool
TM
pan is tightly sealed and has a
tray which when placed in the metal plate facing
down position, helps provide the chill, and in the metal
plate up position helps to provide thaw. It also
provides a method of catching liquid when thawing
and defrosting. The seals in their orginal position are
extremely important in maintaining fresh food and
feature temperatures.
