LG GRD-324PB Owner’s Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

BOTTOM FREEZER
FRIDGE

Please read this owner’s manual thoroughly before
operating and keep it handy for reference at all times.

MFL68302733_Rev.00

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

3 PRODUCT FEATURES

4 IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

7 COMPONENTS

7 Fridge Exterior
8 Fridge Interior

9 INSTALLATION

9 Installation Overview
10 Unpacking Your Fridge
10 Choosing the Proper Location
10 - Flooring
11 - Ambient Temperature
11 Turning On the Power
11 How to Remove the Fridge Door
12 How to Remove the Freezer Door
12 Height Adjustment
12 - Fridge Door Height Adjustment
13 - When the Freezer Door is Lower

14 HOW TO USE

14 Before Use
15 Control Panel
15 - Control Panel Features
16 Storing Food
16 - Food Preservation Location
18 - Food Storage Tips
18 - Storing Frozen Food
19 Adjusting the Fridge Shelves
19 - Detaching the Shelf
19 - Refitting the Shelf
20 - Using the Folding Shelf
20 - When Closing the Door

21 Big Fresh Zone
21 - Removal of the Big Fresh Zone drawer
21 - Refitting the Big Fresh Zone drawer.
22 Removing/Assembling the Fresh Zone

compartment
23 Extra Space
23 Fridge Basket
23 In & Out Carrier
24 Tilting Fresh Basket
24 Dairy Corner
25 Door-In-Door
25 - Door-In-Door Shelf Disassembly
26 Adjustable Moving Basket
26 Freezer Drawer
26 - Freezer Drawer Removal
27 - Refitting the Freezer Drawer
27 Easy Ice Maker
28 - How to Disassemble Easy Ice Maker
29 - Cleaning the Ice tray
29 Freezer/Fridge Basket

30 SMART FUNCTIONS

30 Using Smart ThinQ Application
31 Smart Diagnosis™ Using a Smart Phone
32 Using Smart Diagnosis™

33 MAINTENANCE

33 Cleaning

35 TROUBLESHOOTING

40 PRODUCT INFORMATION

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 fridge malfunctioning that
could occur if a fridge door or freezer door remains open. If a fridge 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 fridge 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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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 fridge by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull it straight

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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 fridge.

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

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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 fridge where there may be a danger of it falling. Installation on a non sturdy timber

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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 fridge doors or shelves in the fridge. They could

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damage the fridge and seriously injure themselves.
Where fitted, do not place heavy objects on the dispenser of the fridge or hang onto it.

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Do not place heavy or dangerous objects (bottles or vases with liquid) on the fridge.

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Do not put live animals inside of the fridge.

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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 fridge.
In the event of a refrigerant leak, move flammable objects away from the fridge. Ventilate sufficiently

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and contact an authorized service center.
Do not use or place flammable substances (chemicals, medicine, cosmetics, etc) near the fridge or

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store them inside the fridge. Do not place the fridge 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 fridge.

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If the fridge is fitted with light bulbs and require replacing, unplug the fridge or turn off the power before

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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 fridge. Call a service agent.

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Do not disassemble or modify the fridge.

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Do not put hands, feet, or metal objects below or behind the fridge.

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Do not operate the fridge or touch the power cord with wet hands.

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In fridges with automatic icemakers, avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector mechanism or

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with the heating element that releases the cubes. Do not place fingers or hands on the automatic ice­making mechanism while the fridge 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 fridge is

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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 fridge, make sure the CFC coolant is removed for proper disposal by

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a qualified servicer. If you release CFC coolant, you may be fined or imprisoned in accordance with the
relevant environmental law.

Disposed or abandoned fridges are dangerous, even if they are sitting for only a few days. When

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disposing the fridge, 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 fridge 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 fridge 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 fridge, 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 fridge must be properly installed in accordance with the Installer Instructions that were taped to

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the front of the fridge.
Be careful when you unpack and install the fridge. Immediately dispose of packing materials (plastic)

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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 fridge while the fridge is operating. A Compressor rattling noise may occur as a result

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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 1m
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.

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in size for every 8g of R600a refrigerant inside the

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

COMPONENTS

COMPONENTS

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

*The appearance and specifications of the actual product may differ depending on the model.

Fridge Exterior

LED Display

Displays the fridge and freezer’s
target temperature, the water
filter condition and the dispenser
status.

Door in Door release
Button

Fridge

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Freezer

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COMPONENTS

Fridge Interior (Applicable to some models only)

Bluetooth Sound Bar

Fridge Basket

Big Fresh Zone

Tilting Fresh
Basket

Easy Ice Maker

Freezer Basket

LED interior lamps

The interior lamps light up
the inside of the Fridge.

Adjustable Fridge Shelf

The shelves in your Fridge are adjustable to meet
your individual storage needs.

Dairy Product Bin

Used to preserve dairy
products.

Hygiene Fresh Filter

Door-In-Door

Big Fresh Zone

Extra Space

Drawer

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

fridge

2 Choosing the proper

location

SUGGESTION FOR ENERGY SAVING

Please do not keep the door open for a long time, close door in the shortest time.

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Too much food are not advised to be put in. Enough space should be kept for cool air circulating

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freely.
Do not set the temperature of fridge lower than needed. Do not put the food near the temperature

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sensor.
Allow hot food to cool prior to storing. Placing hot food in the fridge-freezer could spoil other food,

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and lead to higher electric bills.
Do not block air vents with food. Smooth circulation of cold air keeps fridge-freezer temperature

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even.
Do not open the door frequently. Opening the door lets warm air enter the fridge-freezer, and

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cause temperature to rise.

3 Leveling and Door

Alignment

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INSTALLATION

Unpacking Your Fridge

WARNING

Use two or more people to move and install

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

Your fridge is heavy. When moving the fridge

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for cleaning or service, be sure to protect
the floor. Always pull the fridge straight
out when moving it. Do not wiggle or walk
the fridge 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 fridge. Failure to
do so can result in fire, explosion, or death.

Remove tape and any temporary labels from your
fridge before using. Do not remove any warning­type labels, the model and serial number label, or
the Tech Sheet that is located under the front of
the fridge.

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 fridge.

Choosing the Proper Location

The fridge should always be plugged

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into its own individual properly
grounded electrical outlet rated for
220 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 fridge 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.)

Fridge shelves are installed in the shipping
position. Please reinstall shelves according to
your individual storage needs.

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.

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It may affect the performance.

24” (61 cm)

Turning On The Power

Plug in the fridge.

CAUTION

Connect to a rated power outlet.

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Have a certified electrician check

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the wall outlet and wiring for proper
grounding.
Do not damage or cut off the ground

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terminal of the power plug.

How to Remove the Fridge
Door
(TURN OFF THE MAIN
POWER. Same procedure for
left and right doors)

Remove the fridge door hinge cover. (left

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side)

2” (5.08 cm)

Disassemble connection plugs and ground

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wires.

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INSTALLATION

Turn 1 around to release lock and raise

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hinge up.

Keeper

Disassemble Door, raising it from Hinge

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Center.

CAUTION

Remove it after you open Door to 90
degrees.

Upper hinge

How to Remove the Freezer
Door (TURN OFF THE MAIN
POWER. Same procedure for
left and right doors)

Remove the door by raising it from the

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lower hinge.

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 fridge 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 door is lower, lift the door and screw

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a door hinge bolt using a spanner as illustrated
in the figure.

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Use

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spanner in fridge.

If the right door is lower, lift the right door and
insert an additional
nose plier until both doors are level.

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snap ring using a long

Height difference

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.

Fridge door

Freezer door

Fridge door

Freezer door

When the Freezer Door is Lower

Method 1 is recommended.

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Use spanner

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for freezer door adjustment.

INSTALLATION

Method 2)

(

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(1) Using the large side of the number

spanner, rotate the locking nut (

clockwise to unlock it before adjusting the

Adjust-Hinge pin.

Nut Releasing

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2

)

Height difference

(Method 1 recommended.)

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Open the door and adjust the level by
using the nut on the adjustable round foot
of the lower side first by using the supplied
number

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spanner as per the below

diagram.

Raising

Raising

Door Up

Door Up

Spanner

Lower Door

Down

(2) Rotate the Adjust-hinge pin either (

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clockwise or ( ) counter-clockwise
using the narrow side of the spanner
spanner to adjust the level difference
between the fridge door and freezer door
(this method provides limited adjustment).

Release Locking
Nut

Adjust Hinge Pin

Lower Door Down

Raising Door Up

(3) After adjusting door height, firmly tighten

the Locking nut (

) counter-clockwise

until secured.

Nut Tightening

CAUTION

Do not adjust the hinge pin height level
too much. The hinge pin can fall out.
(Range of height adjustment : Max. 3mm)