LG GC-A207NIS User Manual

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Table of contents
Entry
Important safety instruction
Identification of parts
Where to install
Door removal
Door replacement
Starting
Adjusting the temperatures and functions
Ice making
Wine holder
Egg box (Applicable to some models only)
Humidity control in the vegetable compartment
Deodoriser
Location of foods
Storing foods
How to dismantle parts
General information
Cleaning
Trouble shooting
Introduction
Installation
Operation
Suggestion on
food storage
Care and
maintenance
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3
4
5
6
7
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8
11
12
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15
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Entry
The model and serial numbers are found on the inner case or back of refrigerator compartment of this unit. These numbers are unique to this unit and not available to others. You should record requested information here and retain this guide as a permanent record of your purchase. Staple your receipt here.
Date of purchase : Dealer purchased from : Dealer address : Dealer phone no. : Model no. : Serial no. :
Before use, this refrigerator must be properly installed and located in accordance with the installation instructions in this document.
Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull it straight out from the outlet.
When moving your appliance away from the wall, be careful not to roll over the power cord or to damage it in any way.
After your refrigerator is in operation, do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment
, particularly when your hands are damp or wet. Skin could adhere to
these extremely cold surfaces. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet for cleaning or other requirements. Never
touch it with wet hands because you can get an electric shock or be hurt. Never damage, process, severely bend, pull out, or twist the power cord because
damage to the power cord may cause a fire or electric shock. Should you have doubts on whether the appliance is properly grounded, please contact an electrician.
Never place glass products in the freezer as they may break due to expansion when their contents are frozen.
Never put your hands within the ice storage bin of the automatic ice maker. You could be hurt by the operation of the automatic ice maker.
The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.
Young childeren should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Never climb, sit, stand or hang on the refreshment center door. These actions may damage the refrigerator and even tip it over, causing severe personal injury.
If possible, connect the refrigerator to its own individual electrical outlet to prevent it and other appliances or household lights from causing an overload that could cause a power outage.
The refrigerator-freezer should be so positioned that the supply plug is accessible for quick disconnection when accident happens.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
Do not modify or extend the Power Cord length.
It will cause electric shock or fire.
Don’t use an
extension cord
Accessibility of
Supply Plug
Supply Cord
Replacement
Warning
Introduction
3
Important safety instruction
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4
Identification of parts
DANGER : 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. The appliance is not intended for use by young children or disadvantaged persons without supervision. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Don’t store or use gasoline or other flammable vapor and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
In the event of an electric short circuit, grounding (earthing) reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. In order to prevent possible electric shock, this appliance must be grounded improper use of the grounding plug can result in an electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or service person if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if you have doubts on whether the appliance is properly grounded.
Child entrapment
warning
Don’t store
Grounding (Earthing)
Introduction
If you find some parts missing from your unit, they may be parts only used in other models.
NOTE
Freezer compartment
Refrigerator compartment
Milk product corner
Ice making
compartment
Ice separation
handle
Ice box
Drawer
Drawer
Lamp
Lamp
Shelf Door rack
Shelf
Egg box
Vegetable drawer
Humidity switch
Lower cover
Door rack Vegetable
drawer/Meat drawer
Wine holder (Plastic or wire)
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Installation
5
More than
5 cm
to side
Select a good
location
Where to install
1. Place your appliance where it is easy to use.
2. Avoid placing the unit near heat sources, direct sunlight or moisture.
3. Air must circulate properly around your appliance to ensure efficient operation. If your appliance is placed in a recessed area in the wall, allow at least a 4 inches (10cm) or greater clearance above the appliance, 2 inches (5cm) or more to each side and 2 inches (5cm) or more to back. The appliance should be elevated 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the floor, especially if it is carpeted.
5. Don't install the appliance below 5C. It may cause affect the performance.
4. To avoid vibrations, the appliance must be leveled.
This appliance contains fluid (refrigerant, lubricant)and is made of parts and materials which are reusable and/or recyclable. All the important materials should be sent to the collection center of waste material and can be reused after rework (recycling). For take back, please contact with the local agency.
Disposal of the
old appliance
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Installation
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Door removal
Remove the lower cover by lifting upward.
Pass the refrigerator laterally through access door as shown in the right figure.
Remove lower
cover
Warning
Remove the
freezer
compartment
door
Remove the
refrigerator
door
Pass the
refrigerator
1) Removing the hinge cover by loosening the screws. Separate all connection wires except for the earth line after.
2) Remove the keeper by rotating it to counter clockwise () and then lifting the upper hinge up()
.
3) Remove the freezer compartment door by lifting it upward.
1) Loosen the hinge cover screws and remove the cover. Removeconnection wire if any, except for the earth line.
2) Remove keeper by rotating it clockwise () and then remove upper hinge by lifting it up ().
3) Remove refrigerator compartment door by lifting up.
When removing the upper hinge, be careful that the door does not fall forwards.
NOTE
1
2
3
45
Max
FRZ T E MP RE F TE MP
Min
5
43
2
1
M ax
Lower cover
Lower hinge
Keeper
Connection
wires
Hinge cover
Upper hinge
Upper hinge
Keeper
Upper hinge
Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury.
If your access door is too narrow for the refrigerator remove the refrigerator door and pass the refrigerator laterally.
Electric Shock Hazard
Disconnect electrical supply to refrigerator before installing.
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Installation
Level the door by inserting flat (
-
type) driver into the groove of the left height adjusting
screw and rotate it to the arrow
direction
( ).
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Door replacement
Mount them in the reverse sequence of removal after they pass through the access door.
Level the door by inserting flat (-type) driver into the groove of the right height adjusting screw and rotate it to the arrow
direction
().
The refrigerator doors will close smoothly by heightening the front side by adjusting the height adjusting screw. If the doors do not close correctly, performance may be affected.
Height adjustment
If the freezer
compartment door
is lower than the
refrigerator
compartment door
If the freezer
compartment door
is higher than the
refrigerator
compartment door
After leveling the
door height
Next
1. Wipe off all dust accumulated during shipping and clean your appliance thoroughly.
2. Install accessories such as the wine corner, cover evaporating tray, etc., in their proper places. They are packed together to prevent possible damage during shipping.
3. Connect the power supply cord (or plug) to the outlet. Don't double up with other appliances on the same outlet.
4. Prior to use, let the appliance run for 2-3 hours. Check the flow of cold air in the freezer compartment to ensure proper cooling has taken place. Your appliance is now ready for use.
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Operation
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Starting
Adjusting the temperatures and functions
When your refrigerator is first installed, allow it to stabilise at normal operating temperatures for 2-3 hours prior to filling it with fresh or frozen foods. If operation is interrupted, wait 5 minutes before restarting.
FRZ TEMP
REF TEMP
Temperature adjustment button for refrigerator compartment.
Temperature adjustment button for freezer compartment.
FRZ TEMP
REF TEMP
LOCK UNLOCK
ON OFF
Express freezer.
LOCK
EXPRESS FRZ
Lock button.
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Operation
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Setting
temperature
Setting
temperature
Freezer room temperature adjustment
Refrigerator room
temperature adjustment
FRZ TEMP
FRZ TEMP
REF TEMP
REF TEMP
You can adjust temperature of and freezer room and refrigerator room.
Whenever pressing button, setting is repeated in the order of (Middle)
(Middle Strong)➔(Strong)➔(Weak)➔(Middle Weak).
The actual inner temperature varies depending on the food status, as the indicated setting temperature is a target temperature, not actual temperature within refrigerator.
Refrigeration function is weak in the initial time. Please adjust temperature as above after using refrigerator for minimum 2~3 days.
How to adjust the
temperature in
the freezer
compartment
How to adjust the
temperature in
the refrigerator
compartment
Please select this function for prompt freezer.
"On" or "Off" is repeated whenever pressing button.
The arrow mark graphic remains at the On status when selecting Special Refrigeration "On".
Super freezer function automatically turns off if a fixed time passes.
Express freezer
EXPRESS FRZ
Ex) In selecting
"On"
Ex) In selecting
"Off"
ON OFF
ON OFF
EXPRESS FRZ
ON OFF
This button stops operation of different button.
Locking or Release is repeated whenever pressing the .
Pressing the other button when selecting ‘LOCK’, the button(3 sec.) does not operate.
Lock
LOCK
Ex) In selecting
"LOCK"
Ex) In selecting
"LOCK" again
LOCK UNLOCK
LOCK UNLOCK
LOCK UNLOCK
LOCK
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Operation
Self-diagnosis function operates when a problem occurs in the unit. When an error occurs in the unit. Immediately contact the service center without turning the power OFF. If the power is OFF, it will take the engineer longer to find out where the fault occurs. The pressing of any function buttons will not alter the temperature setting when a fault occurs.
An alarm will sound 3 times when the refrigerator door is left open for more than 1 minute. This alarm will be rung at an intervals of 30 sec. and stop at the close of the door. If the alarm sound does not stop even after the freezer and refrigerator compartment doors are closed, contact the service center.
Door open alarm
Self-diagnosis
(fault detection)
function
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The other functions
Door open warning
3 times of warning sounds at the interval of 30 seconds if a minute passes with the door of refrigerator and the hombar door opened or completely closed.
Please contact with the local service center if warning continue to sound even after closing the door.
Diagnosis (failure detection) function
Diagnosis function automatically detects failure when failure is found in product during the use of refrigerator.
If failure occurs at product, it does not operate though pressing any button and normal indication is not done. In this case, do not turn power off but immediately contact with the local service center. A lot of time are need for service engineer to detect the failed part if turning it off.
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Fill water in ice making box of the ice making corner. If water is fully filled the ice will not be separated well and water can be dropped to make ice lumped.
Ice will be dropped into the ice storage bin by rotating ice separation handle of ice making compartment.
When making Ice
Ice Making
Ice Making Box
Rotating the ice separation handle before ice is fully frozen may cause the remaining water drop into the ice storage bin to lump the ice together.
NOTE
Operation
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Operation
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Wine holder
In case of inserting the wine holder :
Pull the wine holder downward as in
after inserting it into the side anchoring
part of the shelf as in by catching it upward as in .
In case of separating the wine holder :
Pull the wine holder inward as in ➃after holding it upward as in ➂by catching it.
Bottles can be stored laterally with this wine corner. This can be attached to any shelf.
Wine holder
adjustment
(Type 1)
3
4
1
2
(Type 2)
Bottles can be stored laterally with this wine rack.
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Operation
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Egg box (Applicable to some models only)
Humidity control in the vegetable compartment
You can move the egg box to wherever you want.
The humidity can be controlled by adjusting the humidity control switch to the left/right when storing vegetabes or fruits.
HIG
H
LOW
HIGH
L
O
W
HIGH LOW
HUMIDITY CONTROL
HIGH LOW
HUMIDITY CONTROL
Never use the egg box as an ice storage bin. It can be broken.
Never store the egg box in the freezer compartment or fresh compartment.
NOTE
High humidity
Low humidity
Deodoriser
This system efficiently absorbs strong odours by using the optical catalyst. This system does hot have any affect on stored food.
Since it is already installed onto the cool air intake duct in the refrigerator compartment, you do not need to separately install it.
Please use closed containers to store food with pungent odours. Otherwise, this odour may be absorbed by other food in the compartment.
How to use the
deodorising
system
[Type-1] [Type-2]
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Suggestion on food storage
Location of foods
(Refer to identification of parts)
Store wine.
Wine holder
Freezer
compartment
drawer
Milk product
corner
Egg box
Refrigerator
compartment
shelf
Refrigerator
compartment
door rack
Vegetable drawer
Store meat, fish, chicken, etc.. after wrapping them with thin foil.
Store dry
.
Store milk products such as butter, cheese, etc..
Place this egg box in the proper location.
Store side dishes or other foods at a proper distance.
Store small packed food or beverages such as milk, juice, beer, etc..
Store vegetables or fruits.
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Suggestion on food storage
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Storing foods
Store fresh food in the refrigerator compartment. How food is frozen and thawed is an important factor in maintaining its freshness and flavor.
Do not store food which goes bad easily at low temperatures, such as bananas, and melons.
Allow hot food to cool prior to storing, placing hot food in the refrigerator could spoil other food, and lead to higher electric bills.
When storing the food, cover it with vinyl wrap or store in a container with a lid. This prevents moisture from evaporating, and helps food to keep its taste and nutrients.
Do not block air vents with food. Smooth circulation of chilled air keeps refrigerator temperatures even.
Do not open the door frequently. Opening the door lets warm air enter the refrigerator, and cause temperatures to rise.
Never keep too many foods in door rack because they may be interrupted by inner racks so that the door cannot be fully closed.
Avoid placing moist food upmost refrigerator shelves, it could freeze upon direct contact with chilled air.
Always clean food prior to refrigeration. Vegetables and fruits should be washed and wiped, and packed food should be wiped, to prevent adjacent food from spoiling.
When storing eggs in their storage rack or box, ensure that they are fresh, and always store them in a up-right position, which keeps them fresh longer.
Refrigerator
compartment
If you keep the refrigerator in a hot and humid place, frequent openning of the door or storing a lot of vegetables in it may cause dew to form which has no effect on its performance. Remove the dew with dust cloth free from care.
NOTE
Do not touch the cold foods or containers- especially made of metallic -, with wet hands and place glass products in the freezer compartment.
- That’s why you may have chilblains and they may be broken when their inner matters are frozen, causing personal injury.
Freezer
compartment
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Care and maintenance
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How to dismantle parts
Lamp in
refrigerator
compartment
Vegetable
compartment
cover
To remove the lamp cover, press the protrusion under the lamp cover to the front and then pull the lamp cover out. Turn the bulb counterclockwise. Max. 40 W bulb for refrigerator is used and can be purchased at a service center.
To remove the vegetable compartment cover, pull out the vegetable compartment a bit to the front , lift the front part of the vegetable compartment cover as shown by , and take it out.
Dismantling is done in the reverse sequence of assembly. Be sure to unplug the power plug before dismantling and assembly. Never apply severe force to dismantle parts. Parts may be damaged.
NOTE
1
2
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Care and maintenance
General information
Cleaning
During average length vacations, you will probably find it best to leave the refrigerator in operation. Place freezable items in freezer for longer life. When you plan not to operate, remove all food, disconnect the power cord, clean the interior thoroughly, and leave each door OPEN to prevent odor formation.
Vacation time
Power failure
If you move
Anti
condensation
pipe
Most power failures that are corrected in an hour or two will not affect your refrigerator temperatures. However, you should minimize the number of door openings while the power is off.
Remove or securely fasten down all loose items inside the refrigerator. To avoid damaging the height adjusting screws, turn them all the way into the base.
The outside wall of the refrigerator cabinet may sometimes get warm, especially just after installation. Don’t be alarmed. This is due to the anti-condensation pipe, which pumps hot refrigerator to prevent “sweating” on the outer cabinet wall.
Regular cleaning is recommended. Wash all compartments a baking soda solution or a mild detergent and warm water. Rinse and dry.
Please verify that the power cord is not damaged, power plug is not overheated, or power plug is well inserted into the power consent.
Always remove power cord from the wall outlet prior to cleaning in the vicinity of electrical parts (lamps, switches, controls, etc.). Wipe up excess moisture with a sponge or cloth to prevent water or liquid from getting into any electrical part and causing an electric shock. Never use metallic scouring pads, brushes, coarse abrasive cleaners, strong alkaline solutions, flammable or toxic cleaning liquids on any surface. Do not touch frozen surfaces with wet or damp hands, because damp object will stick or adhere to extremely cold surfaces.
It is important that your refrigerator be kept clean to prevent undesirable odors. Spilled food should be wiped up immediately, since it may acidify and stain plastic surfaces if allowed to settle.
Use a lukewarm solution of mild soap or detergent to clean the durable finish of your refrigerator. Wipe with a clean damp cloth and then dry.
Exterior
Interior
After cleaning
Warning
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Care and maintenance
Trouble shooting
Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you both time and expense. This list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance.
Runing of
refrigerator
Refrigerator compressor
does not run.
Refrigerator
runs too much
or too long
Possible cause
Refrigerator control is off.
Refrigerator is in defrost cycle.
Plug at wall outlet is disconnected.
Power outage. Check house lights. Refrigerator is larger than the previous
one you owned. Room or outside weather is hot.
Refrigerator has recently been disconnected for a period of time.
Large amounts of warm or hot food may have been stored recently.
Doors are opened too frequently or too long.
Refrigerator or freezer door may be slightly open.
Refrigerator control is set too cold.
Refrigerator or freezer gasket is dirty, worn, cracked, or poorly fitted.
Thermostat is keeping the refrigerator at a constant temperature.
Solution
Set refrigerator control. See setting the controls.
This is normal for a fully automatic defrosting refrigerator. The defrost cycle occurs periodically.
Make sure plug is tightly pushed into outlet.
Call local electric company. This is normal. Larger, more efficient
units run longer in these conditions. It is normal for the refrigerator to work
longer under these conditions. It takes some hours for the refrigerator
to cool down completely. Warm food will cause the refrigerator to
run longer until the desired temperature is reached.
Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run longer. Open the door less often.
Make sure the refrigerator is level. Keep food and containers from blocking door. See problem section. OPENING/CLOSING of doors.
Set the refrigerator control to a warmer setting until the refrigerator temperature is satisfactory.
Clean or change gasket. Leaks in the door seal will cause refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain desired
temperatures.
This is normal. Refrigerator goes on
and
off to keep the temperature constant.
Occurrence
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Care and maintenance
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Occurrence
Temperatures are
too cold
Temperature in the
freezer is too cold and the refrigerator
temperature is
satisfactory.
Temperature in the
refrigerator
is too warm and
the freezer
temperature is
satisfactory.
Temperatures in
the freezer is too
warm.
Temperatures in
the
refrigerato or
freezer is too
warm.
Temperatures
are too warm
Meat stored in
fresh meat
drawer freezes.
Food stored in
drawers freezes.
Possible cause
Freezer control is set too cold
Doors are opened too frequently or too long.
Door is open slightly. Large amounts of warm of hot food
may have been stored recently.
Refrigerator has recently been disconnected for a period of time.
Refrigerator control is set too warm.
Refrigerator control is set too warm. Refrigerator control has some effect on freezer temperature.
Freezer control is set too warm.
Refrigerator control is set too cold.
Refrigerator control is set too cold.
Meat should be stored at temperature just below the freezing point of water (32 ˚ F, 0˚ C) for maximum fresh storage time.
Solution
Set the refrigerator control to a colder setting.
A refrigerator requires some hours to cool down completely.
Wait until the refrigerator or freezer has had a chance to reach its selected temperature.
Warm air enters the refrigerator/ freezer whenever the door is opened. Open the door less often.
Set the freezer control to a colder setting until the freezer temperature is satisfactory.
Set the freezer control to a colder setting until the freezer temperature is satisfactory.
It is normal for ice crystals to form due to the moisture content of meat.
Set the refrigerator control to a warmer setting
See above solution.
Set the freezer control to a warmer setting until the freezer temperature is satisfactory.
Close the door completely.
Temperature in the
refrigerator is too
cold and the
freezer
temperature
is satisfactory.
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Care and maintenance
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Sound and noise
Louder sound
levels when
refrigerator is on.
Louder sound
levels when
compressor
comes on.
Moisture collects
on inside of
refrigerator walls.
Water/Moisture
/Ice outside
refrigerator
Moisture forms
on outside of
refrigerator
or between doors.
Vibrating or
rattling noise.
Water/Moisture
/Ice inside
refrigerator
Refrigerator is touching wall or cabinets.
Weather is hot and humid which increases rate of frost buildup and internal sweating.
Door is slightly open.
Door is opened too often or too long.
Weather is humid.
Door is slightly open, causing cold air from the inside the refrigerator to meet warm air from the outside.
Floor is uneven or weak. Refrigerator rocks on the floor when it is moved slightly.
Refrigerator operates at higher pressures during the start of the ON cycle.
Items placed on the top of refrigerator are vibrating.
Dishes are vibrating on the shelves in the refrigerator.
This time, close the door completely.
This is normal in humid weather. When humidity is lower, the moisture should disappear.
See problem section opening/closing of doors.
Relieve or move refrigerator
This is normal.
It is normal for dishes to vibrate slightly. Move dishes slightly. Make sure refrigerator is level and solidly set on floor.
Be sure floor is level and solid and can adequately support refrigerator.
Remove items.
It is normal for sound levels to be higher.
This is normal. Sound will level off as refrigerator continues to run.
Open the door less often.
Occurrence
Possible cause
Today’s refrigerators have increased storage capacity and maintain more even temperatures.
Solution
Moisture forms
on the dispenser
or refreshment
center
Moisture may be formed in high temperature and high humidity since heater turns off if not opening the doors for a long time.
It will go better to wipe moisture and then opening doors once again.
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Care and maintenance
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Odors in refrigerator
Occurrence
Door(s) will not
close.
Door(s) will not
close.
(Continued)
Drawers are
difficult to move.
Other
Opening/Closing of
doors/Drawers
Possible cause
Food is touching shelf on top of drawer
Track that drawer slides on is dirty.
Please thoroughly read this manual.
Refrigerator is not level. It rocks on the floor when it is moved slightly.
Floor is uneven or weak. Refrigerator rocks on the floor when it is moved slightly.
Refrigerator is touching wall or cabinets.
Interior needs to be cleaned.
Food with strong odor is in refrigerator. Some containers and wrapping paper
produce odors.
Food package is keeping door open.
Door was closed too hard, causing other door to open slightly.
Solution
Clean drawer and track.
Be sure floor is level and can adequately support refrigerator. Contact carpenter to correct sagging or sloping floor.
Relieve or move refrigerator.
.
Keep less food in drawer.
Adjust the height adjusting screw.
Use a different container or brand of wrapping
paper
.
Move packages that keep door from closing.
Close both doors gently.
Cover food completely.
Clean interior with sponge,warm water and baking soda.
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