Daewoo FR-490 User Manual

F E ATURE CHART

Here are the features of your new refrigerator.

Take a moment to know all the features and convenience it was designed to
p rovide. Numbers match those in the illustration on page 1.

Ice tray

Fill tray 3/4 full to allow expansion of water during freezing. Place tray in freezer chest. To
release cubes, twist lid slightly.

Removable shelf

Shelves can be removed by pulling forw a rd. The shelf can be placed at your desirable
p o s i t i o n .

C r i s p e r

May be used for fruit and vegetable storage. Both the crisper and its cover shelf are
removable for easy cleaning. Simply slide forw a rd to re m o v e .

Egg Pocket

Egg supporter in this pocket can be turned upside down.
May be used for small size goods.

F ront Grill

I n s e rt the front grill into the fastening holes and press it in until a looking sound is heard .

C o n v e rtible Function

This refrigerator is designed to convert the function.
Refrigerator can be converted to refrigerator of ‘function off’

F SHELF
ICE TRAY & CRYSTAL CLEAR
ICE MAKER
ICE BOX
CHILLED TRAY
REFRIGERATOR TEMPERATURE
C O N T R O L L E R
R SHELF
CRISPER COVER

C R I S P E R
ADJUSTABLE FOOT
FRONT GRILL
F POCKET
EGG POCKET
EGG TRAY
R POCKET
MOISTURE CONTROL
F I L T E R

CAUTION: 1. Be sure to check with your voltage, before inserting the power

supply cord into the socket.

2. Contact the earthing conductor to this unit with an attachment earthing
screw.

3. Don’t make it spill to this unit.

4. Don’t work with flammable spray, such as painting, near this unit.

5. Don’t put ignitable materials, such as benzine, L.P. Gas, alcohol, etc., into this
unit.

6. Be careful of the leakage of any gas equipment near this unit.

7. Be sure not to hold to the door of this unit by children.

8. Be sure not to reinsert the power supply cord within 5 minutes after release it
from socket. If not, a trouble may be occured to compressor.

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FUZZY MONITOR SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION

• Time Setting Button

• Quick Freezing Indication LED

When you push “QUICK FREEZING”
button, LED lamp will be on.

• Economic Freezing Indication LED

When you push “ECONOMIC FREEZING”
button, LED lamp will be on.

• Freezer Temp. Controlling Indication LED

When you push “FREEZER TEMP.
CONTROL” button, LED lamp will be on.

• Freezer Temp. Control Button

You can control the temp. of freezer
through using this button.

• Economic Freezing Button

• Quick Freezing Button

• Time Adjusting Dial

Set the time (Hour & Minute) through turning this dial.

• Temp. & Time Display Monitor (Fuzzy Monitor)

It displays the Temp. of freezer and present time.

Your new refrigerator has self-diagnosis function. So if any trouble is occured in
your re f r i g e r a t o r, the FUZZY MONITOR will show you error message together with
the lamp signed ‘NG’ through the MICOM’s self-checking.

ERROR MESSAGE LIST

C O D E M E S S A G E

C O D E M E S S A G E

D SENSOR OPEN

D SENSOR SHORT

F SENSOR OPEN

F SENSOR SHORT

DEFECT IN DEFROSTING

Convenient control and self-diagnosis function

• FUZZY MONITOR shows the operating condition of re f r i g e r a t o r.

• You can control the Freezer temperature, Economic and Quick Freezing Function
t h rough one-touch automatic FUZZY MONITOR.

• Your new refrigerator has self-diagnosis function.
So if the trouble occurs in this re f r i g e r a t o r, the FUZZY MONITOR will show you erro r
m e s s a g e .

DEFECT IN S/W

DEFECT IN COMPRESSOR

If the error message is displayed on the FUZZY MONITOR, please contact with the service
center near your house.

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HOW TO INSTA L L

HOW TO OPERAT E

Location

Install refrigerator in a convenient location away from extreme heat and cold. Allow
s u fficient clearance between the refrigerator and side wall so it is easy for refrigerator to
radiate heat. Refrigerator is not designed for recessed installation.

Leveling

Level refrigerator so it rests solidly on the floor, without rocking. There are two
Adjustable foot, one at each front corn e r. Tu rn to the left to raise a corn e r, to the right to
lower it. Use shims under rear corners, if necessary.

If you want, the refrigerator door to close when not held open, adjust feets so that the
f ront of the refrigerator is raised. However, front corners must be level with each
o t h e r, and rear corners with each other.

N O T E :Make sure all packing meterial is removed. If the shipping tape has left a residue on

the door, clean it with isopropyl alcohol (most rubbing alcohol is this type).
Do not use a solvent, such as lighter or cleaning fluid, nor an abrasive cleanser.

HOW TO CLEAN

TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Te m p e r a t u re is controlled automatically. The TEMPERATURE CONTROL at the inside of the
refrigerator and freezer section control the degree of cooling of each compart m e n t .

F reezer temperature contro l

M E D

HOW TO USE THE “QUICK FREEZING” FUNCTION

When you want to get ice-cubes quickly or to make food frozen quickly, push the “QUICK
FREEZING” button.

Put the foods into
quick freezing room.

Put the “QUICK
FREEZING” button.

Refrigerator temperature contro l

It runs about 90 min. When the “QUICK

FREEZING” function is
over, the refrigerator
will return to a former
function automatically.

To Avoid The Risk of Electrical Shock or Death unplug the

C A U T I O N

C l e a n e r s :Do not use harsh, abrasive cleaners, heavy-duty cleaners, or solvents on

any surface. These cleaners may cause cracking, discoloring or
scratching the surf a c e .

E x t e r i o r :Wash with warm, soapy water, rinse and dry.

Use appliance polish or wax periodically to keep the exterior looking like
n e w.

Door gasket :Clean at least twice a year with mild soap and water. Rinse and

d ry. Apply a light film of petroleum jelly to the gaskets to keep
them soft.

I n t e r i o r :Wash the liner with warm, soapy water, rinse and dry.

power cord before replacing a burned out light bulb or
c l e a n i n g .

If you want to stop the
“QUICK FREEZING”
function, push the “QUICK
FREEZING” button again.

HOW TO USE THE “ECONOMIC FREEZING” FUNCTION

When you food to be frozen is small or the stuffed foods is already frozen enough, you can
use this function.
And accordingly you can save the electric power consumption.

Put the “ECONOMIC

FREEZING” button.

And then “ECONOMIC
FREEZING” function will be
o p e r a t e d .

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During the “ECONOMIC
FREEZING” function is operated.

If you want to use “QUICK FREEZING” function,
then push the “QUICK FREEZING” button.

HOW TO USE A CLOCK ON FUZZY MONITORUSE OF EACH COMPA RTMENT CONTROL

• You can use this re f r i g e rtor with variable functions as below.

F U N C T I O N

1. FUNCTION 1

2. FUNCTION 2

3. FUNCTION 3

4. FUNCTION 4

5. FUNCTION 5

Push the “FREEZER TEMP.
CONTROL” button, and check the
“FUZZY MONITOR”

Same as FUNCTION 1

Push the “ECONOMIC FREEZING”
button, and check the “FUZZY
M O N I T O R ”

Same as FUNCTION 3

Push “QUICK FREEZING” button and
check heater the lamp is on or not.

OPERATING METHOD

F R E E Z E R R E F R I G E R A T O R

• For MED use

• Don’t set the “REFRIGERATOR,
TEMP. CONTROL DIAL” between
the position “MIN” and the
position “OFF”.
After 5 sec. from setting the temp.
of freezer, “FUZZY MONITOR”
displays the time again.

• F: MED use.

• R: Function “OFF”.

• Don’t put foods into refrigerator.
After 5 sec. from setting the temp.

of freezer, “FUZZY MONITOR”
displays the time again.

• F: Economic freezing.

• R: MED
After 5 sec. from setting the temp.
of freezer, “FUZZY MONITOR”
displays the time again.

• F: Economic freezing.

• R: Function “OFF”.

• Don’t put foods into refrigerator.
After 5 sec. from setting the temp.

of freezer, “FUZZY MONITOR”
displays the time again.

• F: Quick freezing

• R: MED

• Don’t set the “REFRIGERATOR
TEMP. CONTROL DIAL” between
the position “MED” and the
position “MAX”

R E M A R K

ex) Case of present time 10:40

HOW TO SET

1. The light on display will blink to set “HOUR”
when you push the “TIME SET” button.

2. Please set “HOUR” with turning the “TIME
ADJUSTER”. Tu rn the “TIME ADJUSTER”
dial till the number “10” is set on the “FUZZY
MONITOR”. It can be set from “0” to “12”.

3. Push the “TIME SET” button, and the light on
display will blink to set “MINUTE”.

4. Please set “MINUTE” with turning the
“TIME ADJUSTER”.
Tu rn the “TIME ADJUSTER” dial till the
number “40” is set on the “FUZZY
MONITOR”. It can be set from “00” to “59”.

6. FUNCTION 6

Same as FUNCTION 5

• F: Quick freezing

• R: Function “OFF”.

• Don’t put foods into refrigerator.

5. Push the “TIME SET” button.

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W H AT TO DO...

When out of operating for a long time.

Remove the power supply cord .
D ry your re f r i g e r a t o r, opening the door for 2-3 days.

When you get ready to move

S e c u rely fasten removable interior parts (or move and package them separately).
Do not lay your refrigerator horizontally, or compressor may be damaged.

When you need service; Before calling for service check
a few things noted below for yourself first.

If refrigerator is not operating:

Is the power supply cord unplugged?
Is home fuse blown or circuit breaker off ?

If refrigerator is warmer than usual:

Has the door been open frequently or for a long period?
Is refrigerator overc rowded preventing good air circ u l a t i o n ?
Is the hot thing stored without cooling?
Is the clearance between side and rear plate of the refrigerator and the wall allowed
s u ff i c i e n t l y ?

If these are unusual sounds:

Is refrigerator placed on the level?
A re foreign objects behind the re f r i g e r a t o r ?
A re dishes on refrigerator shelves vibrating?
If so, re - a rrange the dishes.

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent
or a simmilary qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

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B e f o re operating this re f r i g e r a t o r, please read this manual care f u l l y.