Daewoo FR-045DDRWE, FR-045DDRBE User Manual

FR-045DDRWE FR-045DDRBE

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Structure

Illustration

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Important Safety Instructions

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury follow these basic precautions when using your refrigerator.

1) WARNING―Keep ven la on openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure,

clear of obstruc

2) WARNING―Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defros

other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

3) WARNING―Do not damage the refrigerant tubing to increase the risk of a leak when handle, move

and use of refrigerator.

4) WARNING―Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the

appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.

5) WARNING―DANGER: Never allow children to play with, operate, or crawl inside the refrigerator.

Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer:

Take oﬀ the doors Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.

6) The appliance has to be unplugged before carrying out user maintenance on the appliance.

7) This appliance can be used by sensory or mental capabili

supervision or ins hazards involved. Children should not play with the appliance. Cleaning and maintenance should not be made by children without supervision.

8) If the component part is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similar qualiﬁed persons in order to avoid a hazard.

9) Please abandon the refrigerator according to local regula blowing gas and refrigerant.

10) Follow local regula bl

owing gas

law must be removed before disposal. It is the consumer's responsibility to comply with federal and

on.

g process,

children age 8 years and above

es or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given

concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the

ons regarding disposal of the appliance due to ﬂammable refrigerant and

and persons with reduced physical

as the unit contains ﬂammable

11) This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar environments such as

staﬀ kitchen areas in shops, oﬃces and other working environments; farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residen

bed and breakfast type environments; catering and similar non-retail applica

12) Do not store or use gasoline or any inﬂammable liquors and liquids inside or in the vicinity of refrigerator.

13) Do not use an extension cord with this appliance. If the power cord is too short, have a qualiﬁed electrician install an outlet near the appliance. Use of an extension can nega

unit’s performance.

IT IS HAZARDOUS FOR ANYONE OTHER THAN AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL TO CARRY OUT SERVICES OR REPAIRS INVOLVING THE REMOVAL OF COVERS.

risk of ﬁre

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

al type environments;

vely aﬀect the

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Installation

Installation Instructions

Instructions

Before

Before Using

Location

Installing

Installing Your

Using

Using Your

Remove the exterior and interior packing. Before connecting the refrigerator to the power source, approximately 4 hours . This will reduce the possibility of a malfunction system from improper handling during transportation. Clean the interior surface with lukewarm water using a soft cloth. (Cleaning instructions on page 7)

Do not recess or build-in. This appliance is designed to be free standing Allow 5 inches clearance space between the back and sides of the refrigerator, which allows the proper air ventilation.

Avoid

Avoid Installation

o On weak surfaces unable to support refrigerator when o In direct sunlight and sources of heat (stove, heater, radiator, etc.). Ambient

o In moist areas. o In garage. This o In moving vehicle. This

Adjust the leveling feet to keep the refrigerator level. Plug the refrigerator into dedicated, properly installed-grounded wall outlet. Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. After plugging the appliance into a wall outlet, turn the unit on and allow the unit to cool down for 24 hours before placing food

Your

Refrigerator

Your

Refrigerator

Your Refrigerator

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letitstand upright for

in

the cooling

only.

Installation

Installation:

fully

loaded.

temperature below 50°F or above 85°F will hinder the performance of this appliance.

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unit

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an inverter.

inverter. This

is

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designed for

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designed to

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Electrical

Electrical Connection

This refrigerator should be properly grounded for your safety. The power cord of this refrigerator is equipped with a three-prong plug which mates with standard three prong wall outlets to minimize the possibility of electrical shock.

Connection

Improper

Improper use of

electrical

of

electrical

of

of electrical

electrical shock.

replaced

replaced by

use

use of

by

by an

of

the

of

of the

shock.

shock. If

an

an authorized

grounded

the

grounded

the grounded

grounded plug

If

the

power

If

the

power

If the

the power

power cord

authorized

authorized service

plug

can

plug

can

plug can

can result

cord

is

cord

is

cord is

is damaged,

service

service center

center

center.

result

result in

damaged,

damaged, have

in

the

in

the

in the

the risk

have

have it

risk

it

Do not, under a cord supplied.

This refrigerator requires a standard 115/120 Volt A.C. ~/60Hz electrical outlet with three-prong ground.

This refrigerator is not designed to be used with an inverter.

The cord should be secured behind the refrigerator and not prevent accidental injury.

Never unplug the refrigerator pull

straight out from the receptacle.

D

o not use an extension cord with this appliance. qualified electrician or service technician install an outlet near the appliance. Use of an extension cord can negatively affect the performance of the unit.

ny circumstances,

by

cut

or remove the third ground prong from the power

left

exposed or dangling to

pulling the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and

If

the power cord is too short, have a

Operating

Operating Your

Temperature

Temperature Control

The temperature control is located inside the refrigerator compartment on the top. The refrigerator compartment

Control

temperature control ranges from , cold setting, to

coldest setting. The first time the unit is turned on, adjust the temperature control knob to a higher (colder) setting and run for at least 24 hours before readjusting the temeparture and placing food inside. This will ensure the cabinet is thoroughly chilled before food is placed into the refrigerator.

If you choose to change the thermostat setting, adjust the thermostat several hours for the unit to adjust completely. Large amounts of food may lower the cooling efficiency of the appliance.

by

one increment at a time. After each movement of the control knob, allow

Your

Your Refrigerator

Refrigerator

“MIN”

“MAX”

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NOTE

If

the

unit

is

If

the

If

If the

restarting

restarting the

refrigerator

refrigeratormay

unit

the unit

unit is

unplugged

is

unplugged

is unplugged

unplugged or

the

the unit.

may

maynot

unit.

unit. If

If

not

start.

not

start.

not start.

start.

or

loses

or

loses

or loses

loses power;

you

attempt

you

attempt

you

attempt

you

attempt to

power;

power; you

you

you must

to

restart

to

restart

to restart

restart be fore

must

must wait

wait

wait 3

before

before this

3

to

5

3

3to

this

this time

minutes

to

5

minutes

to 5

5 minutes

minutes before

time

time delay,

before

delay,

delay, the

the

Replacing

Replacing the

Before removing the light bulb, turn the refrigerator temperature control to the position. Then unplug the electrical cord from the wall outlet. Failure to do so may result in electrical shock or personal injury. Replace the old bulb with a new bulb of the same wattage and size.

Freezer

FreezerCompartment

Temperature

Temperature Control

Your refrigerator has one control for regulating the temperature in the freezer compartment. The freezer temperature control is located on the freezer compartment’s interior back panel. For the best performance, leave the freezer control at the midpoint and adjust the refrigerator compartment temperature control. Adjust the freezer control one increment at a time until the desired temperature is reached.

the

Interior

the

Interior

the Interior

Interior Light

Compartment

Compartment Operation

Control

Light

Operation

“MIN”

Tray

Ice

Tray

Ice

Tray

Ice

To make ice, pour cool water into ice tray and placeitin for two hours. To release ice cubes, twist the ice tray and the ice cubes will sep arate from the ice tray. To shorten the time of maki n g ice, you can set the temperature control knob at a colder position.

NOTE

Do

not

Do

Do not

compartment.

The

The Freezer

This compartment is designed for the long-term storage of frozen food. The sto of frozen foods varies and the recommended storage time should not be exceeded. Place frozen food into the freezer as quickly as possible after purchase. If there are instructions on the packet, carefully follow these instructions regarding storage times.

store

not

store

not store

store canned

Freezer

Freezer Compa rtment

canned

canned foods

Compartment

foods

foods or

or

food

or

food

or food

food stored

stored

stored in

the freezer

in

glass

in

glass

in glass

glass containers

containers

containers in

in

the

in

the

in the

the freezer

rage

freezer

life

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Care

Care and

and

and Maintenance

Maintenance

Cleaning

Cleaning Your

x

Disconnect the electrical unit from the wall outlet.

x

Clean interior and parts with a cloth soakedinlukewarm water and baking soda solution. neutralize odors. Rinse and wipe dry.

x

Be sure to keep the door gasket (seal) clean to keep the unit running efficiently.

x

The outside of the refrigerator should be cleaned with a warm damp cloth and mild detergent. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners.

x

Never clean refrigerator parts with flammable fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard.

Vac ation

Vac ation Time

x

For long vacations, remove outlet.

x

Clean the interior and leave doors open to avoid possible odor or mold formation.

x

Use extreme cautioninthe case of children. The unit should not be accessible to child

Moving

Moving Your

Disconnect the electrical cord from the wall outlet.

x x

Remove drawers, and doors.

x

Be sure the refrigerator staysinthe upright position during transportation.

Your

Refrigerator

Your

Refrigerator

Your Refrigerator

Refrigerator

A

solution of 2 tablespoons baking soda to a quart of water will clean and

Time

’splay.

Your

Refrigerator

Your

Refrigerator

Your Refrigerator

Refrigerator

all

the food and securely tape down

all

food. Then, unplug the electrical cord from the wall

all

loose items such as shelves,

Energy

Energy Saving

x

x x

x

Saving

Saving Tips

The refrigerator should be locatedinthe coolest area of the room, away from heat producing appliances or heating ducts, and out of the direct sunlight.

Let hot foods cool to room temperature before placinginthe refrigerator. Be sure to wrap foods properly, and wipe containers dry before placing theminthe refrigerator. This cuts down on frost build-up inside the refrigerator. Organize and

Tips

label

food to reduce door openin gs and extended searches

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Changing the Reversible Door

Before reversing the door swing, ensure the appliance is unplugged and empty. Provide additional support for the doors while hinges are being removed. Do not depend on the door magnets to hold the door in place. It is recommended that two people perform this task. DO NOT lay the appliance completely flat as this may damage the coolant system.

Door parts

Top hinge Top hinge washer Middle hinge washer Middle hinge

Step 1

Remove top hinge cover. Unscrew and remove the top hinge and top

Included parts

Bottom right hinge

Left pin assembly (2)

Right pin assembly (2)

Bottom left hinge

Screw

Step 2

Lift the freezer door up and away from the appliance.

Step 3

Remove the screws from the middle hinge.

up and away from the appliance

Lift refrigerator door

Step 4

Remove the bottom hinge by removing the leveling.

leg and screw on the bottom of the refrigerator cabinet.

To reattach the hinge on the opposite side of cabinet, first remove the leveling leg. Reattach the hinge using

the screws that were previously removed. Reattache

both leveling legs

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Step 5

Step 6

Remove right pin assemblies from the bottom of the freezer and refrigerator doors. On the opposite side, attach the replacement pin assemblies (located in the plastic bag with the Use and Care Manual) with a screwdriver. Note: You must re-use the screws from the pin assemblies that are removed in this step when attaching the new assemblies.

Step 7

Place the refrigerator door on the bottom left hinge. Ensure the door is aligned horizontally and vertically. and that the gasket seals on all sides before attacheing the middle hinge. Attach the middle hinge using a screwdriver.

Place the freezer door on the middle hinge. Ensure that the door is aligned horizontally and vertically, and that the gasket seals on all sides before attaching the top hinge. Attach the top hinge and replace the hinge cover.

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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Guide

Guide

You can solve many common refrigerator problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible service call. Try the suggestions below to see

if

you can solve the problem

before calling for service.

Problem

Problem Possible

operate

not

Refrigerator

Refrigerator does

Refrigerator

Compre sso r

Compressor turns

Refrigerator

Refrigerator compartments

Refrigerator warm

warm

Vibrating

Vibrating or

Vibrating is

normal)

is

normal)

is

is norma l)

normal)

does

does not

turns

turns on

compartments

compartments are

or

rattling

or

rattling

or rattling

rattling (slight

operate

not

operate

not operate

on

and

on

and

on and

and off

(slight

(slight vibration

off

too

are

too

are

too

are too

vibration

Possible

Possible Causes

x Refrigerator is unplugged. x The circuit breaker is tripped/ fuse blown.

x The roo m temperature is war mer than norm al x Door is left open or is frequently opened. x The refrigerator does not have the correct

clearances.

x The refrigerator has recently bee n disconnected for

aperiodoftime.

x Temp erature control is not set correctly . x Door is left open or is frequently opened. x The d oor gasket does not seal p roperly. x A large amount of warm or hot food was stored

recently. Wait for the refrigerator to reach its selected temperature.

x The refrigerator has recently been disconnected for

a period of time.

x Leveling legs need adjusting x Refrigerator is placed on an uneven or weak

surface.

x The refrigerator is touching the wall. Re-level the

refrigerator and move

Causes

it

away from the wall.

external

Temperature

Tempera ture

Tempera ture of

Temperature surface

surface

surfaceis

Moisture

Moisture collects

Moisture

Moisture forms

Moisture refrigerator

refrigerator

Bubbling

Bubbling or

Bubbling boiling

boiling

boiling water)

boiling

Popping

Popping or

Popping compressor

compressor

compressor comes

compressor

door

The

door

The

door will

The door

The

of

external

of

external refri gerator

of external

is

warm

is

warm

is warm

warm

collects

collects inside

forms

forms o n

or

or g urgling

wate r)

or

or cracking

will

will not

inside

inside the

on

on outside

gurglin g

gurgling sounds

cracking

cracking sounds

comes

comes on

not

not close

close

close properly

refrigerator

the

the refrigerator

outside

outside of

of

sounds

sounds ( like

sounds

sounds when

on

properly

refrigerator

(like

when

x The exterior refrigerator walls can be as much as

30°F warmer than room temperature.

x This is normal while the compressor works to

transfer heat from inside the refrigerator cabinet.

x Door is left open or is frequently opened.

x Is normal in ho t and humid weather. Air carries

mo isture into the refrigera tor whe n doors are opened.

x This is the normal sound

refrigerator) circulating througho ut the system.

x This is normal. Metal parts undergo expansion and

co ntraction, like hot wa ter pipes. The sound will

level off or disappear as refrigerator runs.

x The refrigerator is not on a level s urface. x The gasket is dirty. x The s torage basket is out

of

refrigerant (used t o cool

of

position.

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