LG GF-5D712SL User Manual
OWNER’S MANUAL
BOTTOM FREEZER
REFRIGERATOR
Please read this owner's manual thoroughly before
operating and keep it handy for reference at all times.
GF-5D712SL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
3 PRODUCT FEATURES
4 IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
7 COMPONENTS
7 Refrigerator Exterior
8 Refrigerator Interior
9 INSTALLATION
9 Installation Overview
10 Unpacking Your Refrigerator
10 Choosing the Proper Location
10 - Flooring
11 - Ambient Temperature
11 How to Remove the Refrigerator Door
16 How to Remove the Freezer Door
16 Height Adjustment
16 - Fridge Door Height Adjustment
17 - If the heights of the Freezer doors are
different
18 Connecting the Water Line
18 Turning On the Power
29 Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves
29 - Detaching the Shelf
29 - Refitting the Shelf
30 - Using the Folding Shelf
30 - When Closing the Door
31 Big Fresh Zone
31 - Removal of the Big Fresh Zone drawer
31 - Refitting the Big Fresh Zone drawer
32 How to remove and refit the vegetable
box
33 Extra Space (Multi collection corner)
33 Fridge Basket
33 Dairy Corner
33 Door-In-Door
34 - Door-In-Door Shelf Disassembly
35 Adjustable Moving Basket
35 Freezer Drawer
35 - Freezer Drawer Removal
36 - Refitting the Freezer Drawer
36 Freezer/Fridge Basket
37 MAINTENANCE
37 Cleaning
38 Replacing the Pure N Fresh filter
39 Replacing the Water Filter
19 HOW TO USE
19 Before Use
20 Control Panel
20 - Control Panel Features
22 In-Door Ice Bin
22 - Detaching the In-Door Ice Bin
22 - Assembling the In-Door Ice Bin
23 Automatic Icemaker
23 Ice and Water Dispenser
26 Storing Food
26 - Food Preservation Location
28 - Food Storage Tips
28 - Storing Frozen Food
40 SMART DIAGNOSIS
40 Using Smart Diagnosis
41 TROUBLESHOOTING
PRODUCT FEATURES
PRODUCT FEATURES
* Depending on the model, some of the following functions may not be available.
DOOR ALARM
The Door Alarm function is designed to prevent refrigerator malfunctioning
that could occur if a refrigerator door or freezer door remains open. If a
refrigerator door or freezer door is left open for more than 60 seconds, a
warning alarm sounds in 30 second intervals until it is closed.
AUTO CLOSING HINGE
The refrigerator doors close automatically with a slight push. (The door only
closes automatically when it is open at an angle less than 30°.)
EXPRESS FREEZE
The freezer section is maintained at the coldest temperature for a 24-hour
period before automatically resuming normal operation. The freezer display
temperature will not change when Express Freeze is engaged. It will also
enhance ice production whilst it is on.
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FILTERED WATER AND ICE DISPENSER
The water dispenser dispenses fresh, chilled water.
The ice dispenser dispenses cubed and crushed ice.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.
This guide contains many important safety messages. Always
This is the safety alert symbol. It alerts you to safety messages that inform you of
hazards that can kill or hurt you or others, or cause damage to the product.
All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the hazard
signal word WARNING or CAUTION. These words mean:
WARNING
CAUTION
You can be killed or seriously injured if you do not follow instructions.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate injury, or product damage.
read and obey
all safety messages.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using your product, basic safety
precautions should be followed, including the following.
Power
NEVER unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull it
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straight out from the outlet.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a
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similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion
damage along its length or at either the plug or connector end.
Do not use an uncertified power outlet.
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Unplug the power plug immediately in the event of a blackout or thunderstorm.
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Plug in the power plug with the power cord facing downward.
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Installation
Contact an authorized service center when you install or relocate the refrigerator.
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When moving your refrigerator away from the wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the power
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cord.
Connect this product to a dedicated grounded electric outlet conforming with the rating prior to use. It
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is the user’s responsibility to replace a standard 2-prong wall outlet with a standard 3-prong wall outlet.
Do not install the refrigerator where there may be a danger of it falling. Installation on a non sturdy
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timber floor may cause difficulty in door alignment and cause the cabinet to deform.
Use
DO NOT allow children to climb, stand, or hang on the refrigerator doors or shelves in the refrigerator.
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They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves.
Where fitted, do not place heavy objects on the dispenser of the refrigerator or hang onto it.
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Do not place heavy or dangerous objects (bottles or vases with liquid) on the refrigerator.
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Do not put live animals inside of the refrigerator.
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Do not allow children to climb into the product when it is in or out of use.
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In the event of a gas leak (propane/LPG), ventilate sufficiently and contact an authorized service center
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before use. Do not touch or disassemble the electric outlet of the refrigerator.
In the event of a refrigerant leak, move flammable objects away from the refrigerator. Ventilate
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sufficiently and contact an authorized service center.
Do not use or place flammable substances (chemicals, medicine, cosmetics, etc) near the refrigerator
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or store them inside the refrigerator. Do not place the refrigerator in the vicinity of flammable gas.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using your product, basic safety
precautions should be followed, including the following.
This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as
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- staff kitchen areas, offices and other working environments;
- farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
- bed and breakfast type environments.
Do not use this product for special purposes or mobile applications (storage of medicine or test materials
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or on ships, etc).
Unplug the power plug before cleaning or repairing the refrigerator.
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If the refrigerator is fitted with light bulbs and require replacing, unplug the refrigerator or turn off the
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power before doing so.
Do not modify or extend the power cord.
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Do not use a hair dryer to dry the interior. Do not light a candle to remove any interior odor.
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For your safety, this appliance must be properly grounded. Have the wall outlet and the circuit checked
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by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.
Do not use an outlet that can be turned off via a remote switch. Do not use an extension cord. It is the
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user’s responsibility to replace a standard 2-prong wall outlet with a standard 3-prong wall outlet.
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
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Do not use an adapter plug and plug the power plug into a multi-outlet extension cord.
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Disconnect the power cord immediately if you hear a noise, smell a strange odor or detect smoke.
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Turn the power off if dust or water from above or below penetrates into the refrigerator. Call a service
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agent.
Do not disassemble or modify the refrigerator.
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Do not put hands, feet, or metal objects below or behind the refrigerator.
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Do not operate the refrigerator or touch the power cord with wet hands.
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In refrigerators with automatic icemakers, avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector mechanism
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or with the heating element that releases the cubes. Do not place fingers or hands on the automatic icemaking mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in.
When dispensing ice from the dispenser, do not use crystal ceramics.
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Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment with wet or damp hands, when your
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refrigerator is in operation.
Do not put glass containers, glass bottles or beverage cans in the freezer.
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Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
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This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
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mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Do not refreeze frozen foods that have thawed completely. It may result in serious health issues.
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If you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make sure the CFC coolant is removed for proper disposal
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by a qualified servicer. If you release CFC coolant, you may be fined or imprisoned in accordance with
the relevant environmental law.
Disposed or abandoned refrigerators are dangerous, even if they are sitting for only a few days. When
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disposing the refrigerator, remove the packing materials from the door or take off the doors but leave the
shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.
If the refrigerant gas has leaked, do not touch the refrigerator or the power outlet and ventilate the room
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immediately. A spark could trigger an explosion causing a fire or burns. Because this refrigerator uses
natural gas (isobutene, R600a) as the environment-friendly refrigerant, even a small amount (50~60g) is
combustible. If gas leaks from severe damage during delivering, installing or using the refrigerator, any
spark may cause fire or burns.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using your product, basic safety
precautions should be followed, including the following.
CAUTION
Installation
The refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance with the Installer Instructions that were taped
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to the front of the refrigerator.
Be careful when you unpack and install the refrigerator. Immediately dispose of packing materials
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(plastic) out of reach of children.
Use
Close the doors carefully when children are around.
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Keep fingers out of pinch point areas; clearances between the doors and cabinets are necessarily
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small. Be careful closing doors when children are in the area.
If food is stacked or stored poorly on the shelves, it may fall and cause injury when the door is opened.
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Do not move refrigerator while the refrigerator is operating. A Compressor rattling noise may occur
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as a result and will only stop when the compressor cycles off, or when the power to the unit is
turned off and back on again. (This is normal and will not impact on the performance or the life of the
compressor. The rattling will stop after the compressor comes to a rest.)
Maintenance
Do not use strong detergents like wax or thinners for cleaning. Clean with a soft fabric.
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Wipe foreign objects (dust, water, etc) off the prongs of the power plug and contact areas before
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connecting.
WARNING
Use drinkable water for ice making.
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WARNING
Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
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Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those
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recommended by the manufacturer.
Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
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Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they
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are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
The refrigerant and insulation blowing gas used in the appliance require special disposal procedures.
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When disposal, please consult with service agent or a similarly qualified person.
This appliance contains a small amount of isobutane refrigerant (R600a), natural gas with high
environmental compatibility, but it is also combustible. When transporting and installing the
appliance, care should be taken to ensure that no parts of the refrigerating circuit are damaged.
Refrigerant squirting out of the pipes could ignite or cause an eye injury. If a leak is detected,
avoid any naked flames or potential sources of ignition and air the room in which the appliance is
standing for several minutes.
In order to avoid the creation of a flammable gas air mixture if a leak in the refrigerating circuit
occurs, the size of the room in which the appliance may be sited depends on the amount of
refrigerant used. The room must be 1m2 in size for every 8g of R600a refrigerant inside the
appliance. The amount of refrigerant in your particular appliance is shown on the identification
plate inside the appliance. Never start up an appliance showing any signs of damage. If in doubt,
consult your dealer.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
COMPONENTS
COMPONENTS
Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features of your refrigerator.
Page references are included for your convenience.
*The appearance and specifications of the actual product may differ depending on the model.
Refrigerator Exterior (Applicable to some models only)
LED Display
Displays the refrigerator and
freezer’s target temperature,
the water filter condition and the
dispenser status.
Filtered Water and
Ice Dispenser
Dispenses purified water and ice.
Door in Door release
Button
Refrigerator
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Freezer
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COMPONENTS
Refrigerator Interior (Applicable to some models only)
LED interior lamps
The interior lamps light up
the inside of the refrigerator.
Fridge Basket
Shelf
Indoor Ice Bin
Ice cubes are
automatically produced.
Big Fresh Zone
Freezer Basket
Pure N Fresh Filter
Shelf
DrawerDrawer
Dairy Product Bin
Used to preserve dairy
products.
Folding Shelf
Door-In-Door
Big Fresh Zone
Extra Space
Freezer Basket
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
Installation Overview
Please read the following installation instructions first after purchasing this product or transporting
it to another location.
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1 Unpacking your
refrigerator
3 Connecting the
water supply and
water line
2 Choosing the proper
location
4 Leveling and Door
Alignment
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INSTALLATION
Unpacking Your Refrigerator
WARNING
Use two or more people to move and install
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the refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in
back or other injury.
Your refrigerator is heavy. When moving the
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refrigerator for cleaning or service, be sure to
protect the floor. Always pull the refrigerator
straight out when moving it. Do not wiggle
or walk the refrigerator when trying to move
it, as floor damage could occur. Wind the
leveling feet up first so that the unit is on its
rollers.
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such
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as gasoline, away from the refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion,
or death.
Remove tape and any temporary labels from your
refrigerator before using. Do not remove any
warning-type labels, the model and serial number
label, or the Tech Sheet that is located under the
front of the refrigerator.
To remove any remaining tape or glue, rub the
area briskly with your thumb. Tape or glue residue
can also be easily removed by rubbing a small
amount of liquid dish soap over the adhesive with
your fingers. Wipe with warm water and dry.
Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol,
flammable fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove
tape or glue. These products can damage the
surface of your refrigerator.
Refrigerator shelves are installed in the shipping
position. Please reinstall shelves according to
your individual storage needs.
Choosing the Proper Location
Select a place where a water supply can
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be easily connected for the automatic
icemaker.
NOTE
The water pressure must be 20 – 120 psi
or 138 – 827 kPa or 1.4 – 8.4 kgf/cm².
If the refrigerator is installed in an area with
low water pressure (below 20 psi), you can
install a booster pump to compensate for
the low pressure.
The refrigerator should always be
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plugged into its own individual properly
grounded electrical outlet rated for
240 Volts, 50 Hz, AC only, and fused
at 15 or 20 amperes. This provides the
best performance and also prevents
overloading house wiring circuits
which could cause a fire hazard from
overheated wires. It is recommended
that a separate circuit serving only this
appliance be provided.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
install the refrigerator in a wet or damp area.
do not install in any outdoor or sheltered
outdoor location or direct sunlight.
Flooring
To avoid noise and vibration, the unit must be
leveled and installed on a solidly constructed
floor. If required, adjust the leveling legs to
compensate for unevenness of the floor. The
front should be slightly higher than the rear to
aid in door closing. Leveling legs can be turned
easily by tipping the cabinet slightly. Turn the
leveling legs to the left to raise the unit or to
the right to lower it. Poorly constructed timber
flooring can cause a limit in door adjustment
and the cabinet to become out of shape. (See
Leveling and door AlIgnment.)
NOTE
Installing on carpeting, soft tile surfaces,
a platform or weakly supported structure
is not recommended.
INSTALLATION
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Ambient Temperature
Install this appliance in an indoor area where
the temperature is between 13°C and 43°C.
If the temperature around the appliance is
too low or high, the cooling ability may be
adversely affected.
Place your appliance where it is easy to
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use.
Avoid placing the unit near heat sources,
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direct sunlight or moisture.
To ensure proper air circulation around the
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fridge -freezer, please maintain sufficient
space on both the sides as well as top and
maintain at least 2 inches (5.08 cm) from
the rear wall.
To avoid vibrations, the appliance must be
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leveled.
Don’t install the appliance below 5°C. It
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may affect the performance.
24” (61 cm)
How to Remove the Refrigerator
Door
Removing the Left Refrigerator Door
The water supply is connected to the
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upper right part of the rear surface of the
refrigerator. Remove the ring in the joint
area. Hold the water supply connection
and gently push the Collet to detach the
water supply line as shown in .
Collet
NOTE
Detachment of the water supply line is
applicable only when detaching the left
refrigerator door.
2” (5.08 cm)
Remove the screw from the hinge cover
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at the top of the refrigerator. Lift the hook
(not visible), located at the bottom of the
front side of the cover with a flat-head
screwdriver.
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INSTALLATION
Remove the cover and pull out the tube .
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Disconnect all wire harnesses
Rotate the hinge lever counterclockwise
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. Lift the top hinge free of the hinge
lever latch.
Hinge Lever Latch
CAUTION
When lifting the hinge free of the latch, be
careful that the door does not fall forward.
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Removing the Right Refrigerator
Door
Remove the top hinge cover screw .
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Lift the hook (not visible), located at the
bottom of the front side of the cover
with a flat-head screwdriver.
Detach the wire harness .
2
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Lift the door from the middle hinge pin and
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remove the door.
CAUTION
Place the door, inside facing up, on a
non-scratching surface.
Rotate the hinge lever clockwise.
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Lift the top hinge
lever latch.
CAUTION
When lifting the hinge free of the hinge
lever latch, be careful that the door
does not fall forward.
Lift the door from the middle hinge pin and
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remove the door.
free of the hinge
Hinge Lever Latch
INSTALLATION
NOTE
Collet
Tube
Insert Line
1) Gently insert the tube until only one
line shows on the tube.
(Correct)
(Incorrect)
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CAUTION
Place the door, inside facing up, on a
non-scratching surface.
2) Pull the tube to make sure that the
tube is tightly fastened.
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INSTALLATION
Assembling the Right Refrigerator
Door
Install the right-side door first.
Make sure that the plastic sleeve is
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inserted in the bottom of the door. Lower
the door onto the middle hinge pin as
shown in the figure.
Fit the hinge over the hinge lever latch
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and slot it into place. Rotate the lever
counterclockwise to secure the hinge.
Connect the wire harness .
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Make sure that the door-switch located
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inside the cover is tightly connected.
Position the cover in its place. Insert and
tighten the cover screw
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Hinge Lever Latch
INSTALLATION
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Assembling the Left Refrigerator
Door
Install the left refrigerator door after the right
door is installed.
Make sure that the plastic sleeve is
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inserted in the bottom of the door. Install
the refrigerator door onto the middle hinge.
Fit the hinge over the hinge lever latch
2
and slot it into place. Rotate the lever
clockwise
Hinge Lever Latch
and fasten the hinge.
Push the water supply tube into the hole
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on the top case and pull it through the
backplate.
Hold the water supply connection and
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gently push in the collet to connect the
water supply line as shown in
the tube at least 5/8 inch (15 mm) into the
connector.
Collet
. Insert
Connect all the wire harnesses.
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Make sure that the door-switch located
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inside the cover is tightly connected. Place
the cover in its position and tighten the
cover screw .
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INSTALLATION
How to Remove the Freezer
Door (TURN OFF THE MAIN
POWER. Same procedure for
left and right doors)
Remove the inner hinge bolt.
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Twist the hinge to raise the pivoting end
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so that the door can be lifted off.
Remove the door by raising it from the
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lower hinge.
Height Adjustment
Leveling the doors may not be possible when
the floor is not leveled, or is of weak or poor
construction. The refrigerator is heavy and
should be installed on a rigid and solid surface.
Some Timber flooring may cause levelling
difficulties if it flexes excesively.
Fridge Door Height Adjustment
If the left side door is lower, lift the left
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side door, and turn the hinge bolt using
the spanner as in the drawing. (for upper
refrigerator doors, use spanner 1.)
If the right side door is lower, lift the right
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side door, and use a pair of long nose pliers
(not supplied) to additionally insert 3 a
snap ring until the heights are balanced as
in the drawing.
Height difference
Refrigeration
left hand door
Lower hinge
Refrigeration
right hand door
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