LG GR-B1961TQA User Manual

Table of contents

Entry

Important safety instruction

Identification of parts

Where to locate

Door removal

Door replacement

Height adjustment

Starting

Adjusting the temperatures and functions

Ice making

Refreshment center (Applicable to some models only)

Shelf (Applicable to some models only)

Wine holder (Applicable to some models only)

Egg box (Applicable to some models only)

Humidity control in the vegetable compartment

Convert into a vegetable or meat compartment

Deodorizer (Applicable to some models only)

Location of foods

Storing foods

How to dismantle parts

General information

Cleaning

Trouble shooting

Introduction

Installation

Operation

Suggestion on

food storage

Care and

maintenance

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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. :

This refrigerator must be properly installed and located in accordance with the installation instructions before it is used.

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

When moving your appliance away from the wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord.

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

Unplug the power cord from the power plug for cleaning or other cares. 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 power cord because power cord damage 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 when their inner matters are frozen.

The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.

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

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.

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It will cause electric shock or fire.

Don’t use an

extension cord

Accessibility of

Supply Plug

Supply Cord

Replacement

Warning

Introduction

Important safety instruction

Ice

Identification of parts

DANGER : Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer : Take off the doors Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside. The appliance is not intended for use by young children or 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)

Introduction

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If you find some parts missing from your unit, they may be parts only used in other models.

NOTE

Freezer compartment

Refrigerator compartment

Milk product corner

Door rack

Lamp

Ice making compartment

Ice separation handle

Shelf

Door rack

Ice box

Door rack

Drawer

Lower cover

Lamp

Shelf

Door rack(1 piece or 2 piece)

Refreshment center (Optional)

Shelf

Snack corner

Shelf (Folding or Normal)

Egg box

Humidity switch

Door rack

Vegetable drawer

Wine holder (Plastic or wire)

Installation

Select a good

location

Where to locate

1. Place your appliance where it is easy to use.

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

4. To avoid vibrations, the appliance must be leveled.

5. Don't install the appliance below 5°C. It may cause affect the performance.

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.

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.

Installation

Door removal

Remove the lower cover by lifting upward.

Pass the refrigerator laterally through access door as shown in the right figure.

Remove lower

cover

Warning

Remove the

freezer

compartment

door

Remove the

refrigerator

door

Pass the

refrigerator

1) Removing the hinge cover by loosening the screws. Separate all connection wires except for the earth line after.

2) Remove the keeper by rotating it counter clockwise (

)

and then lifting the upper

hinge up (

).

3) Remove the freezer compartment door by lifting it upward.

1) Loosen the hinge cover screws and remove the cover. 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.

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When removing the upper hinge, be careful that the door does not fall forwards.

NOTE

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Lower cover

Lower hinge

Keeper

Connection

wires

Hinge cover

Upper hinge

Keeper

Upper hinge

Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury.

If your access door is too narrow for the refrigerator remove the refrigerator door and pass the refrigerator laterally.

Electric Shock Hazard

Disconnect electrical supply to refrigerator before installing.

Installation

Level the door by inserting flat (-type) driver into the groove of the left height adjusting screw and rotate it to the arrow

direction

( ).

Door replacement

Mount them in the reverse sequence of removal after they pass through the access door.

Level the door by inserting flat (-type) driver into the groove of the right height adjusting screw and rotate it to the arrow

direction

().

The refrigerator doors will close smoothly by heightening the front side by adjusting the height adjusting screw. If the doors do not close correctly, performance may be affected.

Height adjustment

If the freezer

compartment door

is lower than the

refrigerator

compartment door

If the freezer

compartment door

is higher than the

refrigerator

compartment door

After leveling the

door height

1. Wipe off all dust accumulated during shipping and clean your appliance thoroughly.

2. Install accessories such as the wine corner, cover evaporating tray, etc., in their proper places. They are packed together to prevent possible damage during shipping.

3. Connect the power supply cord (or plug) to the outlet. Don't double up with other appliances on the same outlet.

4. Prior to use, let the appliance run for 2-3 hours. Check the flow of cold air in the freezer compartment to ensure proper cooling has taken place. Your appliance is now ready for use.

Operation

Starting

Adjusting the temperatures and functions

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.

Optional Function display board

EXPRESS FRZ LOCKFREEZER REFRIGERATOR

Type-1

Type-2

Express freezer.

EXPRESS FRZ LOCKFREEZER REFRIGERATOR

Express freezer.

Lock button.

Temperature adjustment buttonTemperature adjustment button for refrigerator compartment.for freezer compartment.

Lock button.

Temperature adjustment buttonTemperature adjustment button for refrigerator compartment.for freezer compartment.

Operation

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).

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

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Refrigeration function is weak in the initial time. Please adjust temperature as above after using refrigerator for minimum 2~3 days.

How to adjust the

temperature in

the freezer

compartment

How to adjust the

temperature in

the refrigerator

compartment

Middle(-190C)➔Middle strong(-220C)➔Strong(-230C)➔Weak(-150C)➔Middle weak(-170C)

Middle(30C)➔Middle strong(20C)➔Strong(00C)➔Weak(60C)➔Middle weak(40C)

Please select this function for prompt freezer.

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"On" is repeated whenever pressing

button.

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The arrow mark graphic remains at the On status when selecting Special Refrigeration "On".

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Super freezer function automatically turns off if a fixed time passes.

Express freezer

This button stops operation of different button.

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Locking or Release is repeated whenever pressing the .

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Pressing the other button when selecting ‘LOCK’, the button does not operate.

Lock

Operation

Self-diagnosis function operates when a problem occurs in the unit. When an error occurs in the unit. Immediately contact the service center without turning the power OFF. If the power is OFF, it will take the engineer longer to find out where the fault occurs. The pressing of any function buttons will not alter the temperature setting when a fault occurs.

An alarm will sound 3 times when the refrigerator door is left open for more than 1 minute. This alarm will be rung at an intervals of 30 sec. and stop at the close of the door. If the alarm sound does not stop even after the freezer and refrigerator compartment doors are closed, contact the service center.

Door open alarm

Self-diagnosis

(fault detection)

function

The other functions

Door open warning

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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.

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Please contact with the local service center if warning continue to sound even after closing the door.

Diagnosis (failure detection) function

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Diagnosis function automatically detects failure when failure is found in product during the use of refrigerator.

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If failure occurs at product, it does not operate though pressing any button and normal indication is not done. In this case, do not turn power off but immediately contact with the local service center. A lot of time are need for service engineer to detect the failed part if turning it off.

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Fill water in ice making box of the ice making corner. If water is fully filled the ice will not be separated well and water can be dropped to make ice lumped.

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Ice will be dropped into the ice storage bin by rotating ice separation handle of ice making compartment.

When making Ice

Ice Making

Ice Making Box

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Rotating the ice separation handle before ice is fully frozen may cause the remaining water drop into the ice storage bin to lump the ice together.

NOTE

Operation

Refreshment center (Applicable to some models only)

Open the refreshment center door.

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You can access the refreshment center without opening refrigerator door and thus saving electricity.

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Inner lamp is lit in refrigerator compartment when the refreshment center door opens. Thus it is easy to identify the contents.

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Never use the refreshment center door as a chopping board and take care not to damage it with sharp tools.

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Never rest your arms or severely press on it.

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The

refreshment center

can not function

normally without the cover.

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Not only can the refreshment center door may be damaged, but also children may be hurt.

How to use

Never place

heavy items on

the refreshment

center door or

allow children to

hang it on.

Never take out

the inner

refreshment

center cover

Use the

refreshment

center door as a

stand

Operation

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In case of inserting the wine holder :

Pull the wine holder downward as in after inserting it into the side anchoring part of the shelf as in by catching it upward as in .

In case of separating the wine holder :

Pull the wine holder inward as in ➃after holding it upward as in ➂by catching it.

Bottles can be stored laterally with this wine corner. This can be attached to any shelf.

(Type 2)

Bottles can be stored laterally with this wine rack.

Wine holder (Applicable to some models only)

Wine holder

adjustment

(Type 1)

Shelf (

Applicable to some models only)

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.

Slide-Under

Shelf

Operation

Humidity control in the vegetable compartment

The humidity can be controlled by adjusting the humidity control switch to the left/right when storing vegetabes or fruits.

HIGH

LOW

HIGH

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.

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The bottom drawer in the refrigerator can be converted into a vegetable or meat compartment

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Vegetables or fruits are frozen if the conversion switch is set to meats compartment. So, be sure to check it before storing foods.

NOTE

Egg box (Applicable to some models only)

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Never use the egg box as an ice storage bin. It can be broken.

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Never store the egg box in the freezer compartment or fresh compartment.

NOTE

[Type-1] [Type-2]

You can move the egg box to wherever you want.

Deodorizer

(Applicable to some models only)

This system efficiently absorbs strong odors by using the optical catalyst. This system does hot have any affect on stored food.

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Since it is installed already installed onto the cool air intake duct from the from the refrigerator compartment, you need no separate installation.

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Please use closed containers to store food with pungent odors. Otherwise, this oder can be absorbed by other food in the compartment.

How to use the

deodorizing

system

Operation

Suggestion on food storage

Location of foods

(Refer to identification of parts)

Store wine.

Store small foods such as bread, snacks, etc..

Store various frozen foods such as meat, fish, ice cream, frozen snacks, etc..

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Store small packed frozen food.

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Temperature is likely to increase as door opens.

So, do not store long-term food

such ice cream, etc..

Wine holder

Snack

drawer

Freezer

compartment

shelf

Freezer

compartment

door rack

Freezer

compartment

drawer

Milk product

corner

Egg box

Refreshment

center

Refrigerator

compartment

shelf

Refrigerator

compartment

door rack

Vegetable drawer

Vegetable

drawer

/meat

drawer

conversion corner

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Store meat, fish, chicken, etc.. after wrapping them with thin foil.

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Store dry

Store milk products such as butter, cheese, etc..

Place this egg box in the proper location.

Store foods of frequent use such as beverage, etc..

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

Storing foods

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Store fresh food in the refrigerator compartment. How food is frozen and thawed is an important factor in maintaining its freshness and flavor.

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Do not store food which goes bad easily at low temperatures, such as bananas, and melons.

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Allow hot food to cool prior to storing, placing hot food in the refrigerator could spoil other food, and lead to higher electric bills.

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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.

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Do not block air vents with food. Smooth circulation of chilled air keeps refrigerator temperatures even.

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Do not open the door frequently. Opening the door lets warm air enter the refrigerator, and cause temperatures to rise.

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Never keep too many foods in door rack because they may be interrupted by inner racks so that the door cannot be fully closed.

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Do not store bottles in the freezer compartment - they may break when frozen.

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Do not refreeze food that has been thawed. This causes loss of taste and nutrient.

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When storing frozen food like ice cream for a long period, place it on the freezer shelf, not in the door rack.

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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.

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Avoid placing moist food upmost refrigerator shelves, it could freeze upon direct contact with chilled air.

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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.

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When storing eggs in their storage rack or box, ensure that they are fresh, and always store them in a up-right position, which keeps them fresh longer.

Freezer

compartment

Refrigerator

compartment

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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

How to dismantle parts

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.

Freezer

compartment

lamp

Freezer

compartment

shelf

Door rack and

support

Lamp in

refrigerator

compartment

Vegetable

compartment

cover

To remove the lamp cover, press the protrusion under the lamp cover to the front and then pull the lamp cover out. Turn the bulb counterclockwise. Max. 40 W bulb for refrigerator is used and can be purchased at a service center.

To remove a shelf, lift the left part of the shelf a bit, push it to the direction , lift the right part to the diretion , and take it out.

Lift the door rack to 

direction

holding both

sides and pull it out to  direction.

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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.

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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

Care and maintenance

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Be sure to remove parts from the refrigerator door when removing the vegetable compartment and

snack corner.

NOTE

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Separate the bin () to upward.

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Separate the upper rack of the refreshment center and then pull out the refreshment center cover ().

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The refreshment center can be removed by pulling it upwards.

Refreshment

center

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

Care and maintenance

Trouble shooting

Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you both time and expense. This list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance.

Runing of

refrigerator

Refrigerator compressor

does not run.

Refrigerator

runs too much

or too long

Possible cause

Refrigerator control is off.

Refrigerator is in defrost cycle.

Plug at wall outlet is disconnected.

Power outage. Check house lights.

Refrigerator is larger than the previous one you owned.

Room or outside weather is hot.

Refrigerator has recently been disconnected for a period of time.

Large amounts of warm or hot food may have been stored recently.

Doors are opened too frequently or too long.

Refrigerator or freezer door may be slightly open.

Refrigerator control is set too cold.

Refrigerator or freezer gasket is dirty, worn, cracked, or poorly fitted.

Thermostat is keeping the refrigerator at a constant temperature.

Solution

Set refrigerator control. See setting the controls.

This is normal for a fully automatic defrosting refrigerator. The defrost cycle occurs periodically.

Make sure plug is tightly pushed into outlet.

Call local electric company.

This is normal. Larger, more efficient units run longer in these conditions.

It is normal for the refrigerator to work longer under these conditions.

It takes some hours for the refrigerator to cool down completely.

Warm food will cause the refrigerator to run longer until the desired temperature is reached.

Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run longer. Open the door less often.

Make sure the refrigerator is level. Keep food and containers from blocking door. See problem section. OPENING/CLOSING of doors.

Set the refrigerator control to a warmer setting until the refrigerator temperature is satisfactory.

Clean or change gasket. Leaks in the door seal will cause refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain desired

temperatures.

This is normal. Refrigerator goes on

and

off to keep the temperature constant.

Occurrence

Care and maintenance

Occurrence

Temperatures are

too cold

Temperature in the

freezer is too cold

and the refrigerator

temperature is

satisfactory.

Temperature in the

refrigerator

is too warm and

the freezer

temperature is

satisfactory.

Temperatures in

the freezer is too

warm.

Temperatures in

the

refrigerato or

freezer is too

warm.

Temperatures

are too warm

Meat stored in

fresh meat

drawer freezes.

Food stored in

drawers freezes.

Possible cause

Freezer control is set too cold

Doors are opened too frequently or too long.

Door is open slightly.

Large amounts of warm of hot food may have been stored recently.

Refrigerator has recently been disconnected for a period of time.

Refrigerator control is set too warm.

Refrigerator control is set too warm. Refrigerator control has some effect on freezer temperature.

Freezer control is set too warm.

Refrigerator control is set too cold.

Meat should be stored at temperature just below the freezing point of water (32 ˚ F, 0 ˚ C) for maximum fresh storage time.

Solution

Set the refrigerator control to a colder setting.

A refrigerator requires some hours to cool down completely.

Wait until the refrigerator or freezer has had a chance to reach its selected temperature.

Warm air enters the refrigerator/ freezer whenever the door is opened. Open the door less often.

Set the freezer control to a colder setting until the freezer temperature is satisfactory.

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

Sound and noise

Louder sound

levels when

refrigerator is on.

Louder sound

levels when

compressor

comes on.

Moisture collects

on inside of

refrigerator walls.

Water/Moisture

/Ice outside

refrigerator

Moisture forms

on outside of

refrigerator

or between doors.

Vibrating or

rattling noise.

Water/Moisture

/Ice inside

refrigerator

Refrigerator is touching wall or cabinets.

Weather is hot and humid which increases rate of frost buildup and internal sweating.

Door is slightly open.

Door is opened too often or too long.

Weather is humid.

Door is slightly open, causing cold air from the inside the refrigerator to meet warm air from the outside.

Floor is uneven or weak. Refrigerator rocks on the floor when it is moved slightly.

Refrigerator operates at higher pressures during the start of the ON cycle.

Items placed on the top of refrigerator are vibrating.

Dishes are vibrating on the shelves in the refrigerator.

This time, close the door completely.

This is normal in humid weather. When humidity is lower, the moisture should disappear.

See problem section opening/closing of doors.

Relieve or move refrigerator

This is normal.

It is normal for dishes to vibrate slightly. Move dishes slightly. Make sure refrigerator is level and solidly set on floor.

Be sure floor is level and solid and can adequately support refrigerator.

Remove items.

It is normal for sound levels to be higher.

This is normal. Sound will level off as refrigerator continues to run.

Open the door less often.

Occurrence

Possible cause

Today’s refrigerators have increased storage capacity and maintain more even temperatures.

Solution

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