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REFRIGERATOR

Owner´s Manual

REFRIGERADOR

Manual de Usuario

Lea detenidamente estas instrucciones antes de utilizar el refrigerador y guárdelas como referencia para el futuro.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

	Important Safety Instructions	3	Care and Cleaning	17-19
	Grounding Requirements	4	General Cleaning Tips	17
	Refrigerator Features	5	Outside	17
	Refrigerator Installation	6 - 9	Inside Walls	17
	Unpacking you Refrigerator	6	Door Liners and Gaskets	17
	Installation	6	Plastic Parts	17
	Base Grille Installation	6	Back Cover	17
	Handle Removal	7	Lamp Replacement	18-19
	Removing and Replacing Refrigerator Doors	7 - 8	Power Interruptions	18
	Door Alignment	9	When you go on vacation	18
	Using Your Refrigerator	10-16	When you move	18
	Ensuring Proper Air Circulation	10	Operations Instructions	19
	Control Panel Features	10-11	When You Should Set The Icemaker Power	19-18
			Switch To (off)
	Refrigerator and Freezer Controls	10	Normal Sound you may Hear	19
	Adjusting Control Settings	12	Connecting the Water Line	20-22
	Food Storage Guide	12
			Before you begin	20
	Storing Frozen Food	13	What you will need	20
	Water Dispenser	13-14	Installation Instructions	21-22
	Door Rack and Support	14	Troubleshooting Guide	23-27
	Crisper and Crisper cover	14
			Warranty (U.S.A)	28
	Snack Pan	14
	Refrigerator Shelves	15
	Freezer Shelf	15
	Ice storage	15
	Icemaker cover	15
	Water Filter	16

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This guide contains many important safety messages. Always read and obey.

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 DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. These words mean:

You will de killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury, or product damage only.

All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the change of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons when using your product, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following. Read all instructions before using this appliance:

•NEVER unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull it straight out from the outlet.

•Repair or replace immediately all electric service cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either the plug or connector end.

•When moving your refrigerator away from the wall, be careful not to roll over or damage it in any way.

•Do not crush or damage the water line.

•Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable (vapors or liquids) in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

•Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang on the refrigerator doors or shelves in the refrigerator. They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themshelves.

•Keep fingers out of ‘pinch point’ areas; clearances between the doors and cabinet are necessarily small. Be careful when you open the doors when children are in the area.

•Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning or making any repairs.

NOTE: We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a qualified individual.

•Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, unplug the refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit breaker or fuse box in order to avoid contact with a live filament. (A burned-out light bulb may break when being replaced).

NOTE: Setting either or both controls to the OFF position does not remove power to the light circuit.

•Do not store bottles in the freezer compartment, they may break when frozen, causing damage.

•The refrigerator-freezer should be positioned so that supply plug is accessible for quick disconnection when accident happens.

•For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded. Have the wall outlet and the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.

•This refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance with the Attention Installer Instructions that were taped to the front of the refrigerator.

•After your refrigerator is in operation, do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment when hands are damp or wet. Skin may adhere to the extremely cold surfaces.

•In refrigerator with automatic icemakers, avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector mechanism, or with the heating element that releases the cubes.

DO NOT place fingers or hands on the automatic ice making mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in.

•DO NOT refreeze frozen foods which have thawed completely. The United States Department of Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No. 69 says:

“...You may safely refreeze frozen foods that have thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are still cold below 40 °F (4 °C).”

“Thawed ground meats, poultry, or fish that have any off-odor or off-color should not be frozen and should not be eaten. Thawed ice cream should be discarded. If the odor or color of any food is poor or questionable, get rid of it. The food may be dangerous to eat.”

“Even partial thawing and refreezing reduces the eating quality of foods, particulary fruits, vegetables and prepared foods. The eating quality of red meats is affected less than that of many other foods. Use refrozen foods as soon as possible to save as much of their quality as you can.”

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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DANGER: RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT

Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous… even if they will sit for “just a few days”. If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please

follow the instructions at right to help prevent accidents.

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.

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

CFC DISPOSAL

Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system that used CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons). CFCs are believed to harm stratospheric ozone. If you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make sure the CFC refrigerant is removed for proper disposal by a qualified servicer. If you intentionally release this CFC refrigerant, you can be subject to fines and imprisonment under provisions

of environmental legislation. 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). To recycle, please contact your local agency.

GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS

IMPORTANT: Please read carefully.

TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, this appliance must be properly grounded. Have the wall outlet and the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.

3-prong grounding plug

Ensure proper ground exists before use.

3-prong grounding type wall receptacle (according to the country where one is)

Ensure proper ground exists before use.

3-prong grounding plug

RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD

The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual properly grounded electrical outlet rated for 115 V / 60 Hz, AC or 220 V / 50 Hz AC (according to the National rating) 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. Use a receptacle which cannot be turned off with a switch or pull chain. Do not use an extension cord.

Where a standard two-prong wall outlet is encountered, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall outlet. Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (Ground) prong from the power cord.

NOTE: Before performing any type of installation, cleaning, or removing a light bulb, turn the control (Thermostat, Refrigerator Control or Freezer Control, depending on the model) to OFF and then disconnect the refrigerator from the electrical source. When you are finished, reconnect the refrigerator to the electrical source and reset the control (thermostat, refrigerator control or freezer control, depending on the model) to the desired setting.

USE OF EXTENSION CORD

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord. However, if you still elect to use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL-listed (in the United States), 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding type plug and outlet, and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 120 V, 220 V or 115 V (according to the National rating).

Use of an extension cord will increase the clearance needed for the back of the refrigerator.

WARNING

POWER CORD REPLACEMENT

If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, by our service center or by qualified personal by LG Electronics, to avoid some risk.

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	REFRIGERATOR FEATURES
	I
A	G
B	H
C	J
	K
B
D	L
E	M
D	L
F

Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features. Page references are included for your convenience.

Note: This guide covers several different models.The refrigerator you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed below. The locations of the features shown below may not match your model.

AFreezer Shelf

BIce Bin

For storage of ice cubes made by the icemaker.

Do not store anything except ice in the ice bin.

CFreezer Lamp

DFreezer Door Rack

EDrawer

FBase Grille

G Dairy Corner

For storage of dairy products

such as butter and cheese.

H Water Filter

I Refrigerator Lamp

JRefrigerator Shelf

KSnack Pan

For storage of meat or fresh food.

L Refrigerator Door Rack

M Vegetable Drawer

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WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install

Refrigerator.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

UNPACKING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

Remove tape and any temporary labels from your refrigerator before using. Do not remove any warning type labels the model and serial number label.

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. For more information, see the Important Safety Instructions section.

Refrigerator shelves are installed in the shipping position.

Please reinstall shelves according to your individual storage needs.

WARNING

When Moving Your Refrigerator:

Your refrigerator is heavy. When moving the 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.

INSTALLATION

1.Avoid placing unit near heat sources, direct sunlight or moisture.

2.To minimize noise and vibration, the refrigerator MUST be installed on a solidly constructed floor.

3.Carpeting and soft tile surfaces are not recommended.

4.NEVER install the refrigerator on a platform or a weakly supported structure.

5.Install this appliance in an area where the temperature is between 41 °F (5 °C) and 110 °F

(43 °C). If the temperature around the appliance is too low or high, cooling ability may be adverseley affected.

NOTE: For proper air circulation, best cooling and energy consumption results, maintain a minimum distance of 2 inches (5.08cm) from adjacent items and surfaces.

2” (5.08 cm)

WARNING

•Be careful when you work with hinge, base grille, stopper, etc. You may be injured.

•Do not put hands or metal sticks into air vents, base grille or bottom or refrigerator. You may be injured or receive an electrical shock.

WARNING

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from refrigerator.

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion or fire.

BASE GRILLE INSTALLATION

To install or replace Base Grille:

1.Remove the 2 screws from the bottom front part of refrigerator.

2.Place Base Grille into position and insert and tighten screws.

To remove the base grille

1.Open the doors. (Refrigerator and Freezer)

2.Once doors are open, remove screws from Base Grille and remove.

3.Reattach screws to the base of refrigerator.

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HANDLE REMOVAL

NOTE: It is ALWAYS recommended to remove the refrigerator doors when it is necessary to move the refrigerator through a narrow opening. If necessary, follow the directions below to remove the door handles.

•Loosen the set screws with a 3/32” (2.38 mm) Allen wrench and remove the handle.

NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need to be tightened or moved, use a 1/4” (6.35 mm) Allen wrench.

WARNING

Electric Shock Hazard

•Disconnect electrical supply to the refrigerator before installing. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury.

•Do not put hands or feet or other objects into the air vents, base grille, or bottom of the refrigerator. You may be injured or receive an electrical shock.

•Be careful when you work with the hinge, base grille, and stopper. You may be injured.

Mounting

fasteners

REMOVING AND REPLACING

REFRIGERATOR DOORS

Before remove the doors, remove the Base Grille.

See BASE GRILLE INSTALLATION for reference.

To remove the right (refrigerator) door:

(1)

Set screw

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(3)

Rivet

Type 1

(4)

(5)

Type 2

Allen Wrench

1.Open the door. Remove the top hinge cover screw

(1).

2.Use a flat blade screwdriver to pry back the hooks (not shown) on the cabinet underside of the cover (2). Lift up the cover.

3.Rotate the hinge lever (3) clockwise. Lift the top hinge

(4) free of the hinge lever latch (5).

NOTE: Regardless the type of hinge lever (3); type1: without rivet or type 2: with rivet the removal process is the same.

4.Lift the door from the lower hinge pin.

5.Place the door, inside facing up, on a nonscratching surface.

CAUTION: When lifting the hinge free of the latch, be careful that the door does not fall forward.

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Removing the left (freezer) door with water line connection.

•Pull up the water feed tube while pressing area (Figure 1) as shown in the figure below.

•NOTE:If a tube end is deformed or abraded, trim the part away. Disconnecting the tube under the door causes about 1.5 liters water to flow out. Put a large container at end of tube to prevent water from draining onto the floor.

(1)

	(2)
(3)	(3)
(4)
(5)	Rivet
	(4)
	(5)

Type 1	Type 2

Figure 1

(2)

(1)

(4)	(3)	(5)
		(7)
(5)		(6)
(6)		Rivet
(7)
Type 1		Type 2

1.Open the door. Remove the top hinge cover screw (1).

2.Use a flat blade screwdriver to pry back the hooks (not shown) on the cabinet underside of the cover (2). Lift up the cover.

3.Disconnect all the wire harnesses (3).

4.Remove the grounding screw (4).

5.Rotate hinge lever (5) counterclockwise. Lift the top hinge (6) free of the hinge lever latch (7).

NOTE: Regardless the type of hinge lever (5); type1: without rivet or type 2: with rivet the removal process is the same.

CAUTION: When lifting the hinge free of the latch, be careful that the door does not fall forward.

6.Lift the door from the lower hinge pin being careful to pull the water lines through the lower hinge pin.

7.Place the door, inside facing up, on a nonscratching surface.

Reinstalling the rigth (Refrigerator) door

1.Place the door onto the lower hinge pin.

2.Fit top hinge (4) over hinge lever latch (5) into place. Rotate lever (3) counterclockwise to secure

hinge.

3.Rotate the hinge lever (3) clockwise. Lift the top hinge

(4) free of the hinge lever latch (5).

NOTE: Regardless the type of hinge lever (3); type1: without rivet or type 2: with rivet the removal process is the same.

4.Hook tab on switch side of corner under edge of wire opening in cabinet top. Position cover (2) into place. Insert and tighten cover screw (1).

	(2)
	(1)
	(4)	(3)
		(7)
	(5)	(5)
	(6)	(6)
	(7)	Rivet
	Type 1	Type 2

Reinstalling the left (Freezer) door

1.Feed the water tubes through the lower hinge pin and place the door onto the lower hinge pin.

2.Fit top hinge (6) over hinge lever latch (7) and into place. Rotate lever (5) clockwise to secure hinge

NOTE: Regardless the type of hinge lever (5); type1: without rivet or type 2: with rivet the removal process is the same.

3.Install the grounding screw (4) and connect all the wire harnesses (3).

4.Hook tab on door switch side of cover (2) under edge of wire opening in cabinet top. Position cover into place. Insert and tighten cover screw (1).

5.Reconnect the water tubes by inserting the tubes into the connectors.

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DOOR ALIGNMENT

Before adjust the doors, remove the Base Grille. See BASE GRILLE INSTALLATION for reference.

If the freezer compartment door is lower than the refrigerator compartment door, make them level by inserting flat blade screwdriver into the groove of the left leveling leg and rotating it clockwise.

Height difference

Left leveling	Height
leg
	difference

If the freezer compartment door is higher than the refrigerator compartment door, make them level by inserting flat blade screwdriver into the groove of the right leveling leg and rotating it clockwise.

Height difference

Left leveling leg

Height

difference

Adjust the level when the refrigerator door is lower than the freezer door during the installation of the refrigerator.

Tools you need

• Wrench 5/16 in (8 mm)

Height difference

		Keeper nut
		Wrench
Height	Adjustment	Up
difference	hinge pin

Down

Using a ¾” (19 mm) wrench, turn the keeper nut clockwise to lossen the keeper nut.

Using a 5/16” (8 mm) wrench, turn the adjustment hinge pin clockwise or counterclockwise to level the refrigerator and freezer door.

After setting the level door, turn the keeper nut counterclockwise to tighten.

Do not over tightening the door adjustment screw. The hinge pin can be pulled out. (Adjustable range of height is a maximum of ½” (1.27 cm)).

AFTER LEVELING THE DOOR HEIGHT

Make sure the front leveling legs are completely touching the floor.

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ENSURING PROPER AIR CIRCULATION

NEXT

In order to ensure proper temperatures, air must flow between the refrigerator and freezer sections. As shown in the illustration below, cool air enters through the refrigerator of the freezer section and moves up. Most of the air then flows through the freezer section vents and recirculates under the freezer floor. The rest of the air enters the refrigerator section through the top vent.

•Do not block any of these vents with food packages. If the vents are blocked, airflow will be interruped and temperature and moisture problems may occur.

IMPORTANT:

Because air circulates between both sections, any odors formed in one section will transfer to the other. You must thorougly clean both sections to eliminate odors.

To prevent odor transfer and drying out food, wrap or cover foods tightly. (See the Food Storage Guide section for details.)

Note: If you close the refrigerator forcefully, the freezer

door may open and close again due to pressure from internal air flow.

1.Clean your refrigerator thoroughly and wipe off dust accumulated during shipping.

2.Install accessories such as ice cube bin, drawers, shelves, etc., in their proper places. They are packed together to prevent possible damage during shipment.

3.Let your refrigerator run for at least 2 or 3 hours before putting food in it. Check the flow of cold air in the freezer compartment to ensure proper cooling. Your refrigerator is now ready for use.

CONTROL PANEL FEATURES

Display Off Mode

The display lights up and stays lit when the refrigerator is plugged in. You can change the display so that it lights

up only when the door is opened. Press "FRZ TEMP" and "ICE PLUS" buttons at the same time for 5 seconds. A tone will sound indicating that the display is Off. Once in Display Off mode, display only lights when door is opened or display button is pressed. Display turns off 30 seconds after door is closed or by pressing display button a second time. Deactivate Display Off Mode in same manner as activation.

REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER

CONTROLS:

Initially set the refrigerator and freezer controls to the recommended (middle) settings by pressing (REF.TEMP Graphic) and (FRZ. TEMP Graphic).

NOTE: When changing control settings, wait 24 hours before making additional adjustments. After 24 hours, adjust the compartments temperatures as desired. The more lit bars, the colder the refrigerator and freezer will be.

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Freezer Compartment temperature adjustment

Lock

Bar Indication

Refrigerator Compartment temperature adjustment

*Whenever pressing button, setting is repeated in order of:

The Lock button deactivates the temperature controls and dispenser functions.

Press and hold button for 3 seconds or until the Lock indicator light is lit.

To disable the Lock function, press and hold button for 3 seconds or until the Lock indicator light is off.

Ultra ice

• “OFF-ON-OFF” is repeated whenever pressing button.

(Cold)→(Colder)→(Medium Cold)→(Very Cold)→(Coldest)

•The actual inner temperature varies depending on the food status, as the indicated setting temperature is the target temperature, not actual temperature within refrigerator.

•Please adjust temperature as above after using refrigerator for a minimum 2-3 days.

Buzzer sound mute mode

The buzzer sound is set to OFF.

It activates by sounding the recognition sound of “Ding~” after pressing and holding “Ice Plus” button more than 5 seconds.

Dispenser selection

You can select water or ice.

•Select Water, Crushed Ice or Cubed Ice by pressing the button as to the selection desired. The Water, Crushed Ice or Cubed Ice icon will light up to indicate selection.

Light the cubed ice lamp by pressing the selection button.

Light the water lamp by pressing the selection button.

Light the crushed ice lamp by pressing the selection button.

To dispense water or ice, gently push your cup against the dispenser pad.

NOTE: Hold your cup in place for a couple of seconds after dispensing ice or water so the last few drops go in your cup instead of on the floor.

•The arrow mark graphic remains at the ON status after flikering 4 times when selecting special refrigeration ON.

•Prompt freezer function automatically turns off after a fixed time passes.

Door Alarm

When either refrigerator or freezer door is left open for more than 60 seconds, an alarm will sound 3 times at thirty-second intervals if the refrigerator or freezer door is left open for more than sixty seconds. To let you know the door is open.

Please contact the local service center if warning tone continues to sound even after closing the door.

Filter condition

(filter replacement cycle)

•There is a replacement indicator light for the water filter cartridge on the dispenser.

•Water filter needs replacement once every six months.

•Filter light comes on to let you know when to replace filter.

•After the filter, press and hold the lock button more than 3 seconds. FILTER RESET, HOLD 3 SECS text turn off filter light.

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ADJUSTING CONTROL SETTINGS

Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before making final adjustments. It is best to wait 24 hours before doing this. The initial settings mentioned in CONTROL PANEL FEATURES section should be correct for normal household refrigerator use. The controls are set correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm.

The refrigerator control functions as the thermostat for the entire appliance (refrigerator and freezer sections). The colder the setting, the longer the compressor will run to keep the temperature colder. The freezer control Adjusts the cold air flow from the freezer to the refrigerator. Setting the freezer control to a lower temperature keeps more cold air in the Freezer compartment to make it colder.

If you need to adjust temperatures in the refrigerator or freezer, start by adjusting the refrigerator. Then wait 24 hours before checking the freezer temperature. If it is too warm or too cold, then adjust the freezer control.

Use the settings listed in the chart below as a guide.

Always remember to wait at least 24 hours between adjustments.

CONDITION/		RECOMMENDED
REASON :		ADJUSTMENT :
	REFRIGERATOR section too	Turn REFRIGERATOR
	warm	control to next highest
– Door opened often		level, wait 24 hours
– Large amount of food added
– Room temperature very warm
	FREEZER section too	Turn FREEZER control
	warm/ice not made fast enough to next highest
– Door opened often		level, wait 24 hours
– Large amount of food added
– Very cold room temperature
	(Compressor doesn't cycle
	often enough)
– Heavy ice usage
– Air vents blocked by items		Move items out of
		airstream
	REFRIGERATOR section too	Set REFRIGERATOR
	cold	control to next lower
– Controls not set correctly for		level, wait 24 hours
	your conditions
	FREEZER section too cold	Set FREEZER
– Controls not set correctly for		control to next lower
	your conditions	level, wait 24 hours

FOOD STORAGE GUIDE

Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight and moisture-proof material unless otherwise noted. This prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator. For dated products, check date code to ensure freshness.

Items	How to
Butter or	Keep opened butter in a covered
margarine	dish or closed compartment.
	When storing an extra supply,
	wrap in freezer packaging and
	freeze.
Cheese	Store in the original wrapping until
	you are ready to use it. Once
	opened, rewrap tightly in plastic
	wrap or aluminum foil.
Milk	Wipe milk cartons. For best
	storage, place milk on interior
	shelf, not on door shelf.
Eggs	Store in original carton or Utility Bin
	(Optional) on interior shelf, not on
	door shelf.
Fruit	Wash, let dry, and store in
	refrigerator in plastic bags or in
	the crisper. Do not wash or hull
	berries until you are ready to use
	them. Sort and keep berries in
	their original container in a
	crisper, or store in a loosely
	closed paper bag on a refrigerator
	shelf.
Leafy	Remove store wrapping and trim
vegetables	or tear off bruised and discolored
	areas. Wash in cold water and
	drain. Place in plastic bag or
	plastic container and store in
	crisper.
Vegetables with	Place in plastic bags or plastic
skins (carrots,	container and store in crisper.
peppers)
Fish	Use fresh fish and shellfish the
	same day purchased.
Leftovers	Cover leftovers with plastic wrap
	or aluminum foil. Plastic
	containers with tight lids can
	also be used.

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STORING FROZEN FOOD

NOTE: For further information about preparing food for freezing or food storage times, check a freezer guide or a reliable cookbook.

Packaging

Successful freezing depends on correct packaging. When you close and seal the package, it must not allow air or moisture in or out. If it does, you could have food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator and also dry out frozen food.

Packaging recommendations:

•Rigid plastic containers with "tight-fitting lids”

•Straight-sided canning/freezing jars

•Heavy-duty aluminum foil

•Plastic-coated paper

•Non-permeable plastic wraps

•Specied freezer-grade self-sealing plastic bags

Follow package or container instructions for proper freezing methods.

WATER DISPENSER

Your refrigerator has a mechanism that dispatch cool water and ice cubes without open the door.

• Tray can be easily removed by pressing and pulling it.

•Tilt up the front of tray slightly and snap the ribs into the holes to reinstall the tray.

Do not use

•Bread wrappers

•Non-polyethylene plastic containers

•Containers without tight lids

•Wax paper or wax-coated freezer wrap

•Thin, semi-permeable wrap

CAUTION: Do not keep beverage cans or plastic food containers in the freezer compartment. They may be break if they freeze.

Freezing

Your freezer will not quick-freeze any large quantity of food. Do not put more unfrozen food into the freezer than will freeze within 24 hours [no more than 2 to 3 lbs of food per cubic foot (0.9 to 1.35 kg per cubic meter) of freezer space]. Leave enough space in the freezer for air to circulate around packages. Be careful to leave enough room at the front so the door around packages. Can close tightly.

Storage times will vary according to the quality and type of food, the type of packaging or wrap used (airtight and moisture-proof) and the storage temperature. Ice crystals inside a sealed package are normal. This simply means that moisture in the food and air inside the package have condensed, creating ice crystals.

NOTE: Allow hot foods to cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then package and freeze. Cooling hot foods before freezing saves energy.

Ribs

Holes

WARNING

Do not put your hands into the water&ice dispenser opening. Doing so may cause an injury to your hand.

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After dispenser is used

The water collector has no self-draining function. It should be cleaned regularly. Remove the cover by pulling the front side of water collector cover and dry it with a cloth.

Ribs

Holes

CRISPER AND CRISPER COVER

The crisper allows a better conservation of the fruits and vegetables, letting keep moisture in the interior easily.

•To remove the crisper compartment cover, pull out the crisper compartment a bit to the front , lift the

front part of the cover as shown in ‚, and take it out •.

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SNACK PAN

Air is entered in the refrigerator when the door is open, unaffected cold meat due to the position of this tray.

•To remove the snack pan cover, pull out the snack pan compartment a bit to the front , then lift the front part of the snack pan compartment later raises a little the snack pan compartment until it leaves the top of the shelf as shown in ‚, and take it out.

DOOR RACK AND SUPPORT

Your refrigerator features with racks where you can easily arrange packaged products.

•Lift the door rack holding both sides and pull it out in

‚direction.

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REFRIGERATOR SHELVES

ICE STORAGE BIN

The refrigerator compartment shelf is adjustable so that you can place it at a height according to space requirement of foods.

•Slide shelf

Pull the shelf ahead , then lift both front and rear ‚ while taking out ƒ.

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If you need remove the Ice storage bin, please follow the next steps:

NOTE: Use both hands to remove the ice bin to avoid dropping it. If the ice bin does not slide into place easily, twist the drive device slightly.

•Hold the ice storage bin as shown in the right figure and pull it out while slightly lifting it ‚.

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NOTE: Make sure to keep shelf horizontal while removing; otherwise it may drop.

•Fixed shelf

Lightly lift up the front part of shelf to pull it ahead ‚, then take it out while lifting the rear part of shelf ƒ.

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FREEZER SHELF

• Lift the left part of the shelf a bit. Lift it to the direction ¬, push the right part to the direction k, and take it out.

•To assemble the ice storage bin, push it ƒ while slightly lifting it „.

Make sure it is fully engaged into the auger drive ….

ICEMAKER COVER

If you need acces to the Icemaker, follow these steps:

•Lift the ice shelf as shown in the right figure and pull it out ‚.

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USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

WATER FILTER

Before removing or installing water filter:

1.Take out the top shelf and move it to the lowest level.

2.Remove the lamp cover by pressing the tab under the cover and pulling cover to the front.

3.IMPORTANT: Turn off household water supply.

Removing the water filter:

1.For first-time installation, remove filter substitute cap

(A) by turning it counterclockwise a quarter turn and pulling it down.

2.For subsequent installation, remove old filter by slowly turning it to the left a quarter turn and pulling it down.

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Installing the water filter

Remove red cap from the filter and insert the two tabs on the filter tip into the two slots in the refrigerator filter receptacle. You should feel the filter

entering completely. Turn the filter to the right a quarter turn clockwise to lock it into place. The locked symbol will be lined up with the indicator arrow.

After installing water filter

a)Replace the cover lamp and shelf to the initial position.

b)Dispense 2.5 gallons (9.46 L) of water to purge the system (dispense for approximately 5 minutes). Open the refrigerator door and check the shelf area for leaks.

c)After installing filter, turn on household water supply.

To purchase replacement water filters, call 1-877-714-7486 and ask for replacement part no. 5231JA2002A.

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CARE AND CLEANING

WARNING

Explosion Hazard

Use non-fammable cleaner.

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically. However, clean both sections about once a month to prevent odors. Wipe up spills immediately.

DOOR LINERS AND GASKETS

Do not use cleaning waxes, concentrated detergent, bleaches, or cleaners containing petroleum on plastic refrigerator parts.

Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Wash, rinse and dry all surfaces thoroughly.

PLASTIC PARTS (covers and panels)

Do not use windows sprays, abrasive cleaners, or flammable fluids. These can scratch or damage the material. Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Wash, rinse and dry all surfaces thoroughly.

BACK COVER

GENERAL CLEANING TIPS

•Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

•Remove all removable parts, such as shelves, crispers, etc. Refer to sections in Using Your Refrigerator for removal instructions.

•Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners.

•Hand wash, rinse and dry all surfaces thoroughly.

•Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

OUTSIDE

Waxing external painted metal surfaces helps provide rust protection. Do not wax plastic parts. Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a year using appliance wax (or auto. paste wax). Apply wax with a clean,. soft cloth.

Do not use wax stainless steel exteriors. Use a product specially designed for polishing stainless steel appliances, or clean with a soft cloth or clean sponge and a mild detergent dissolved in warm water. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.

NOTE: Avoid door surface contact with chemical products that contain Phosphate or Chlorine.

INSIDE WALLS (allow freezer to warm up so

cloth won’t stick)

To help remove odors, you can wash the inside of the refrigerator with a mixture of baking soda and warm water. Mix 2 tablespoons baking soda to 1 quart of water (26 g soda to 1 liter water.) Be sure the baking soda is Completely dissolved so it does not scratch the surfaces of the refrigerator.

WARNING

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

Before you begin, either unplug the refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit breaker or fuse box. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury.

NOTE: Back cover should only be removed by a qualified technician.

Clean the vents on the back cover. Use a vacuum cleaner with the brush attachment, at least twice a year to keep your refrigerator working efficiently.

LAMP REPLACEMENT

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, either unplug the refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit breaker or fuse box.

NOTE: Not all appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator Be sure to replace the bulb with one of the same size, shape and wattage.

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