LG GC-L207TQA User Manual

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Entry
Important safety instruction
Identification of parts
Where to install
Door removal
Door replacement
Height adjustment
Starting
Adjusting the temperatures and functions
Shelf
Egg box
Humidity control in the vegetable compartment
Convert into a vegetable or meat compartment
Location of foods
Storing foods
How to dismantle parts
General information
Cleaning
Trouble shooting
Table of contents
Introduction
Installation
Operation
Suggestion on
food storage
Care and
maintenance
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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 it is used, 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 the power cord may cause a fire or electric shock. You have doubts on whether the appliance is properly grounded.
Never place glass products in the freezer because they may be broken due to expansion when their contents are frozen.
Never allow 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 children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Never allow anyone to 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.
Introduction
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Important safety instruction
Don’t use an
extension cord
Accessibility of
Supply Plug
Supply Cord
Replacement
Warning
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Introduction
Identification of parts
DANGER: Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer: Take off the doors but leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside. The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm 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)
Freezer compartment
Refrigerator compartment
Milk product corner
Door rack
Space plus
Lamp
Automatic
ice maker
Shelf Shelf
Door rack
Drawer
Door rack
Lower cover
Lamp
Shelf
Door rack
Door rack
Door rack
Shelf Snack drawer
Shelf
Egg box
Vegetable drawer
Fresh compartment
Conversion switch (Meats/Vegetables)
Humidity switch
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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.
5. Don't install the appliance below 5C. It may cause affect the performance.
4. To avoid vibrations, the appliance must be leveled.
Disposal of the
old appliance
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.
Installation
3. To ensure proper air circulation around the fridge -freezer, please maintain sufficient space on both the sides as well as top and maintain at least 2 inches (5 cm) from the rear wall.
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Installation
Door removal
Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury.
If your access door is too narrow for the refrigerator to pass through, remove the refrigerator door and pass the refrigerator laterally.
Electric Shock Hazard
Disconnect electrical supply to refrigerator before installing.
Remove the lower cover by lifting upward, and remove clip, and then pull up the feed water tube while pressing area shown in the figure to the right.
Remove lower
cover and
then feed water
tube
Warning
Remove the
freezer
compartment
door
Remove the
refrigerator
door
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 counter clockwise (
)
and then lifting the upper
hinge up(
).
3) Remove the freezer compartment door by lifting it upward. This time, the door should be lifted enough for the feed water pipe tube to be completely pulled out.
1) Loosen the hinge cover screws and remove the cover. Remove connection wire, if any, except for the earth line.
2) Remove keeper by rotating it clockwise () and then remove the upper hinge by lifting it up ().
3) Remove the refrigerator compartment door by lifting it up.
If a tube end is deformed or abraded, cut the part away.
NOTE
When removing the upper hinge, be careful that the door does not fall forwards .
NOTE
Move the refrigerator compartment door passing through the access door and lay it down, but be careful not to damage the feed water pipe tube.
NOTE
Lower cover
Lower hinge
Lower hinge
Keeper
Feed water tube
Connection wires
Hinge cover
Upper hinge
Keeper
Upper hinge
Earth line
Upper hinge
Connection
wires
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Installation
Door replacement
Feed water pipe installation
Pass the refrigerator laterally through the access door as shown in the right figure.
Automatic ice maker operation needs water pressure of 147~834 kPa (1.5~8.5 kgf/cm2) (That is, an instant paper cup (180 cc) will be fully filled within 3 sec.).
Keep the total length of the feed water pipe tube within 8 m and be careful for the tube not be bent. If the tube is 8 m or longer it may cause trouble in water feed owing to the drain water pressure.
Install the feed water pipe tube at a place free from heat.
Connect to potable water supply only.
Refer to instructions with water filter kit for installation.
Mount them in the reverse sequence of removal after they pass through the access door.
Pass the
refrigerator
Before
installation
Warning
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2
3
4
5
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Installation
Height adjustment
Level the door by inserting flat (
-
type) driver into the groove of the left height adjusting
screw and rotate it clockwise ().
Level the door by inserting flat (
-
type) driver into the groove of the right height
adjusting screw and rotate it clockwise ().
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.
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 ice cube box, 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.
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Starting
When your refrigerator is first installed, allow it to stabilize 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.
Function display board
FILTER STTER STATUS
FRZ TEMP REFREF TEMPTEMP
CUBE
WATER
CRUSH
EXPRESS
FRZ
DISPENSER
BUTTON
Dispenser selection button.
Express freezer.
Lock button.
Filter reset button.
Temperature adjustment button for refrigerator compartment.
Temperature adjustment button
for freezer compartment.
EXPRESS FRZEXPRESS FRZ
DISPENSER
FREEZER
REFRIGERATOR
FILTER LOCK
Adjusting the temperatures and functions
Operation
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Operation
FREEZER
REFRIGERATOR
FRZ
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.
You can select water or ice.
Please select water, slice ice and square ice
by pressing button as you desire.
Please press the push button lightly by
catching and pushing in cup.
The border line is indicated for the selected function,
"Tak!" sounds if 5 seconds pass after ice comes out. It is sound that the outlet of ice is closed.
How to adjust the
temperature in
the freezer
compartment
How to adjust the
temperature in
the refrigerator
compartment
Dispenser use
selection
DISPENSER
WATER
CUBE
CRUSH
DISPENSER
Reference : Please wait for 2-3 seconds in order to take
final ice slices or drops of water when taking out cup from the pressing switches after taking ice or water.
Pressing
Switch
Middle (-190C) Middle strong (-22
0
C)
Strong (-23
0
C)
Weak (-15
0
C)
Middle weak (-17
0
C)
Middle (3
0
C)
Middle strong (2
0
C)
Strong (0
0
C)
Weak (6
0
C)
Middle weak (4
0
C)
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Operation
The icemaker can automatically make 8 pieces of ice cubes at anyone time, approximately 80 pieces per day. However these quantities may vary according to certain conditions. E.g. the duration and amount of times the refrigerator door is opened.
The Ice making proceeds ceases automatically when the ice storage bin is full.
If you choose not to use the automatic ice making function, repositioned the icemaker selection switch to the off position or the on position for reselection. Note: The manual selection function is only applicable to some models only.
Ice is lumped together
When ice is lumped together, take the ice lumps out of the ice storage bin, break them into small pieces, and then place them into the ice storage bin again.
When the ice maker produces too small or lumped together ice, the amount of water supplied to the ice maker need to adjusted. Contact the service center.
If ice is not used frequently, it may lump together.
Power failure
Ice may drop into the freezer compartment. Take the ice storage bin out and discard all the ice then dry it and place it back. After the machine is powered again, crushed ice will be automatically selected.
The unit is newly installed
It takes about 12 hours for a newly installed refrigerator to make ice in the freezer compartment.
Automatic ice
maker
When ice maker
does not operate
smoothly
Please select this function for prompt freezer.
"On" 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
It is normal that a noise is produced when ice made is dropped into the ice storage bin.
NOTE
EXPRESS FRZ
EXPRESS FRZ
Ex) In selecting
"On" Lighting
Ex) In selecting
"Off"
EXPRESS FRZONEXPRESS FRZ
ON
This button stops operation of different button.
Locking or Release is repeated whenever pressing the .
Pressing the other button when selecting ‘LOCK’, the button does not operate.
Lock
LOCK
Ex) In selecting "LOCK" Lighting
Ex) In selecting
"UNLOCK"
3 SECS
LOCK
LOCK
3 SECS
LOCK
Operation
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How to use
dispenser
DISPENSERDISPENSER
CUBE
WATER
CRUSH
DISPENSER
Select one among crushed ice, water, and cubed ice and slightly press the push switch with a glass or other container.
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.
Crushed ice
Light the crushed ice indicating lamp by pressing the selection button.
C
rushed
ice will be
dispensed by pressing the
push switch with a glass.
Water
Light the water indicating lamp by pressing the selection button.
Water will be dispensed by pressing the push switch with a glass.
Cubed ice
Light the cubed ice indicating lamp by pressing the selection button.
Cubed ice will be dispensed by pressing the push switch with a glass.
Water is cooled while stored in the water tank in the refrigerator compartment, and then sent to the dispenser. Ice is made in the automatic ice maker and sent to the dispenser divided into crushed or cubed form ice.
How ice/cold
water is supplied
It is normal that the water is not very cold at first. If you want colder water, add ice into the glass.
NOTE
Operation
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Throw away the ice (about 20 pieces) and water (about 7 glasses) first made after refrigerator installation.
The first ice and water may include particles or odor from the feed water pipe or feed water box. This is necessary in case that the refrigerator has not been used for a long time.
Keep children away from the dispenser.
Children may push switch incorrectly bad or damage lamps.
Be careful that food is not block the ice passage.
If foods are placed at the entrance of ice passage, ice may not be dispensed. The ice passage may also be covered with ice powder if splinter ice is used only. This time, remove the ice powder accumulated.
Never store beverage cans or other foods in ice storage bin for the purpose of rapid cooling.
Such actions may damage the automatic ice maker.
Never use thin crystal glass or crockery to collect ice.
Such glasses or containers may be broken.
Put ice first into a glass before filling water or other beverages.
Water may be splashed if ice is added to existing liquid in a glass.
Never touch a hand or other tools on ice outlet.
Touch may cause a part breakage or hand injury.
Never remove the ice maker cover. Sometimes level the surface so that the ice storage bin is fully filled with ice.
Ice is piled up just near the ice maker. So, such status may be considered, by the ice maker, that the ice storage bin is fully filled and ice making operation may stop.
If discolored ice is dispensed, immediately contact service center, stopping use. Never use too narrow or deep glass.
Ice may be jammed in ice passage and, thus, the refrigerator may be failed.
Keep the glass at a proper distance from ice outlet.
A glass too close to the outlet may hinder ice from coming out.
Cautions
6 Filter condition
(filter replacement
cycle) display
function
FILTER STTER STATUS
After 6 months have passed the filter change icon will appear on the display.
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Operation
Egg box
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
Shelf
You can store taller items such as a gallon container or bottles by simply pushing in front half of shelf underneath back half of shelf. Pull toward you to return to a full shelf.
Folding Shelf
You can move the egg box to wherever you want.
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Operation
Humidity control in the vegetable compartment
The humidity can be controlled by adjusting the humidity control switch to the left/right when storing vegetables or fruits.
HIGH
LOW
HIGH
LOW
HIGH LOW
HUMIDITY CONTROL
HIGH LOW
HUMIDITY CONTROL
High humidity
Low humidity
Convert into a vegetable or meat compartment
The
meat
compartment maintains the temperature at a lower point than the
refrigerator compartment so that meat or fish can be stored fresh longer.
The bottom drawer in the refrigerator can be converted into a vegetable or meat compartment
Vegetables or fruits are frozen if the conversion switch is set to meats compartment. So, be sure to check it before storing foods.
NOTE
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Suggestion on food storage
Location of foods
(Refer to identification of parts)
Store small foods such as bread, snacks, etc..
Store various frozen foods such as meat, fish, ice cream, frozen snacks, etc..
Store small packed frozen food.
Temperature is likely to increase as door opens.
So, do not store long-term food such
ice cream, etc..
Snack
drawer
Freezer
compartment
shelf
Freezer
compartment
door rack
Freezer
compartment
drawer
Milk product
corner
Egg box
Refrigerator
compartment
shelf
Refrigerator
compartment
door rack
Vegetable drawer
Vegetable
drawer
/meat
drawer
conversion corner
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.
Store vegetable, fruits, meat to thaw, raw fish, etc.. setting the conversion switch as necessary. Be sure to check the conversion switch setting before storing foods.
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 energy consumption.
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 much food in door rack because they may push against by inner racks so that the door cannot be fully closed.
Do not store bottles in the freezer compartment - they may break when frozen.
Do not refreeze food that has been thawed. This causes loss of taste and nutrient.
When storing frozen food like ice cream for a long period, place it on the freezer shelf, not in the door rack.
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.
Avoid placing moist food in top refrigerator shelves, it could freeze from 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 an upright position, which keeps them fresh longer.
Freezer
compartment
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
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Care and maintenance
How to dismantle parts
Freezer
compartment
lamp
Dispenser lamp
Freezer
compartment
shelf
Door rack and
support
Space plus
Ice storage bin
After dispenser
is used
Separate the lamp by pulling it out, and then remove the lamp. Max. 15 W bulb for refrigerator is used and can be purchased at a service center.
To remove a shelf, lift the left part of the shelf a bit, push it to the direction (), lift the right part to the direction
(
)
, and take it out.
Lift the door rack holding both sides () and pull it out to
(
)
direction.
Lift the space plus () and pull it out to
(
)
direction.
The water collector has no self-drainage function. So it should be cleaned regularly. Remove the cover by pulling the front of the water collector cover and dry it with a cloth.
Hold the ice storage bin as shown in the right figure and pull it out
(
)
while slightly lifting it
().
It is recommended not to dismantle the ice storage bin unless it is necessary.
Be sure to use both hands when removing the ice storage bin, so as not to drop it on the floor.
If the ice storage bin does not fit well, slightly rotate the rotating device.
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1
1
2
1
2
1
2
3
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
Separate the lamp by pulling it out
(➂)
while
slightly striking
(➀) and rotating
(➁)
the lamp cover. Turn the bulb counterclockwise. Max. 40 W
bulb for refrigerator is used and can be purchased at a service center.
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Care and maintenance
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.
Lamp in
refrigerator
compartment
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.
Vegetable
compartment
cover
Turn off the Ice maker switch(off) after remove the Space plus, if you are on a long term vacation or don’t use a ice. You want to use a ice, turn on the Ice make switch(on).
Ice Maker
1
2
0 0 Suggestion on food storage
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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.
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.
Runing of
refrigerator
Refrigerator compressor
does not run.
Refrigerator
runs too much
or too long
Occurrence
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Care and maintenance
Refrigerator compressor
does not run.
Occurrence
Temperatures are
too cold
Temperature in the
freezer is too cold but the refrigerator
temperature is
satisfactory.
Temperature in the
refrigerator
is too warm but
the freezer
temperature is
satisfactory.
Temperatures in
the refrigerator
or freezer are
too warm.
Temperatures
are too warm
Meat stored in
fresh meat
drawer freezes.
Food stored in
drawers freezes.
Possible cause
Thermostat is keeping the refrigerator at a constant temperature.
Freezer control is set too cold
Doors are opened too frequently or too long.
Door is slightly open. Large amounts of warm or 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 a temperature just below the freezing point of water
(32˚F,
0˚C) for maximum fresh storage time.
Solution
This is normal. The refrigerator goes on and off to keep the temperature constant.
Set the refrigerator control to a colder setting.
A refrigerator requires some hours to cool down completely.
Wait until the refrigerator or freezer has 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 or refrigerator control to a colder setting until the freezer or refrigerator temperature is satisfactory.
Set the freezer or refrigerator control to a colder setting until the freezer or refrigerator 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.
Care and maintenance
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Sound and noise
Occurrence
Louder sound
levels when
refrigerator is on.
Louder sound
levels when
compressor
comes on.
Moisture collects
on the inside walls
of the refrigerator.
Water/Moisture
/Ice outside
refrigerator
Moisture forms
on the outside of
the refrigerator
or between doors.
Vibrating or
rattling noise.
Water/Moisture
/Ice inside
refrigerator
Possible cause
Today’s refrigerators have increased storage capacity and maintain more even temperatures.
Refrigerator is touching wall or cabinets.
The weather is hot and humid which increases the 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 the refrigerator are vibrating.
Dishes are vibrating on the shelves in the refrigerator.
Solution
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.
Move refrigerator so that it does not touch the wall or refrigerator.
This is normal.
It is normal for dishes to vibrate slightly. Move dishes slightly. Make sure refrigerator is level and firmly 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. The sound will level off as the refrigerator continues to run.
Open the door less often.
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