LG GR-J318LSJ Owner's Manual

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL

OWNER’S MANUAL

FRENCH DOOR
REFRIGERATOR

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

GR-J318LSJ

www.lg.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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3 PRODUCT FEATURES

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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS

7 COMPONENTS

7 Refrigerator Exterior
8 Refrigerator Interior

9 INSTALLATION

9 Installation Overview
10 Unpacking Your Refrigerator
10 Choosing the Proper Location
10 - Flooring
11 - Ambient Temperature
11 - Measuring the Clearances
11 Removing/Assembling the Refrigerator

Door Handles

12 Removing/Assembling the Freezer

Drawer Handle

12 Removing/Assembling the Doors and

Drawers
12 - Removing the Left Refrigerator Door
14 - Removing the Right Refrigerator Door
15 - Assembling the Right Refrigerator Door
16 - Assembling the Left Refrigerator Door
17 - Removing the Freezer Drawers
19 - Assembling the Freezer Drawers
20 Connecting the Water Line
20 - Before You Begin
20 - Water Pressure
20 - What You Will Need
21 - Water Line Installation Instructions
23 Turning On the Power
24 Leveling and Door Alignment
24 - Leveling
24 - Door Alignment

25 HOW TO USE

25 Before Use
26 Control Panel
26 - Control Panel Features
28 In-Door Ice Bin
28 - Detaching the In-Door Ice Bin
28 - Assembling the In-Door Ice Bin
29 Automatic Icemaker

- Turning the Automatic Icemaker On or Off

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30 - When You Should Turn the Icemaker Off
30 - Normal Sounds You May Hear
30 - Preparing for Vacation
31 Ice and Water Dispenser
31 - Dispenser
31 - Using the Dispenser
31 - Locking the Dispenser
31 - Cleaning the Dispenser Stand
32 Storing Food
32 - Food Preservation Location
33 - Food Storage Tips
33 - Storing Frozen Food
34 Humidity Controlled Crisper and

Glide’N’Serve
Detaching and Assembling the Storage Bins

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36

Door-In-Door

38 Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves

39 MAINTENANCE

39 Cleaning
40 Replacing the Hygiene Fresh
40 Replacing the Water Filter

42 SMART DIAGNOSIS

42 Using Smart Diagnosis

43 TROUBLESHOOTING

PRODUCT FEATURES

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PRODUCT FEATURES

* Depending on the model, some of the following functions may not be available.

FILTERED WATER AND ICE DISPENSER

The water dispenser dispenses fresh, chilled water.
The ice dispenser dispenses cubed and crushed ice.

DOOR ALARM

The Door Alarm function is designed to prevent refrigerator malfunctioning
that could occur if a refrigerator door or freezer drawer remains open. If a
refrigerator door or freezer drawer is left open for more than 60 seconds, a
warning alarm sounds in 30 second intervals.

HUMIDITY CONTROLLED CRISPER

The Humidity Controlled Crisper is designed to help keep your fruits and
vegetables fresh and crisp. You can control the amount of humidity in the
crisper by adjusting the setting between Low and High.

GLIDE‘N’SERVE

Glide‘N’Serve provides storage space with a variable temperature control
that keeps the compartment colder than the refrigerator. It is a convenient
place to store sandwiches or meat to be cooked.

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ICE PLUS

Ice production can be increased by approximately 20 percent when the
freezer section is maintained at the coldest temperature for a 24-hour
period.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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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:

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

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

You can be killed or seriously injured if you do not follow instructions.

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

read and obey

all safety messages.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using your product, basic safety
precautions should be followed, including the following.

Power

NEVER unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and

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pull it straight out from the outlet.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or

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a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or
abrasion damage along its length or at either the plug or connector end.

Do not use an uncertified power outlet.

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Unplug the power plug immediately in the event of a blackout or thunderstorm.

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Plug in the power plug with the power cord facing downward.

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Installation

Contact an authorized service center when you install or relocate the refrigerator.

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When moving your refrigerator away from the wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the

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power cord.
Connect this product to a dedicated grounded electric outlet conforming with the rating prior

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to use. It is the user’s responsibility to replace a standard 2-prong wall outlet with a standard
3-prong wall outlet.

Do not install the refrigerator where there may be a danger of falling.

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Connect to potable water supply only.

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DO NOT allow children to climb, stand, or hang on the refrigerator doors or shelves in the

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refrigerator. They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves.
Do not place heavy objects on the dispenser of the refrigerator or hang onto it.

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

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Do not put live animals inside of the refrigerator.

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Do not allow children to climb into the product when it is in use.

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In the event of a gas leak (propane/LPG), ventilate sufficiently and contact an authorized service

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center before use. Do not touch or disassemble the electric outlet of the refrigerator.

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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.

In the event of a refrigerant leak, move flammable objects away from the refrigerator.

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

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refrigerator or store them inside the refrigerator. Do not place the refrigerator in the vicinity of
flammable gas.

This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as

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- staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;

- farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;

- bed and breakfast type environments;

- catering and similar non-retail applications.
Do not use this product for special purposes (storage of medicine or test materials or for ships,

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etc).
Unplug the power plug before cleaning or repairing the refrigerator.

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When you replace the light bulb in the refrigerator, unplug the refrigerator or turn off the power.

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Do not modify or extend the power cord.

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Do not use a dryer to dry the interior. Do not light a candle to remove the interior odor.

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For your safety, this appliance must be properly grounded. Have the wall outlet and the circuit

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checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.
Do not use an outlet that can be turned off with a 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

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smoke.
Turn the power off if water or dust penetrates into the refrigerator. Call a service agent.

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Do not disassemble or modify the refrigerator.

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

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

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In refrigerators with automatic icemakers, avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector

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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.

When dispensing ice from the dispenser, do not use crystal ceramics.

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Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment with wet or damp hands, when your

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refrigerator is in operation.
Do not put glass containers, glass bottles or soda in the freezer.

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Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this

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appliance.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,

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sensory or 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 food that have thawed completely. It may result in a serious health issue.

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If you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make sure the CFC coolant is removed for proper

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

Junked or abandoned refrigerators are dangerous, even if they are sitting for only a few days.

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When disposing the refrigerator, remove the packing materials from the door or take off the
doors but leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.

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To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using your product, basic safety
precautions should be followed, including the following.

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.
Your refrigerator is equipped with a LED lamp which should be replaced only by qualified personnel

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from the LG Electronics authorized service center.
If the lamp has to be replaced, the new lamp will be of the same specification as the used one.

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Do not not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process; only those

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recommended by the manufacturer.

CAUTION

Installation

The refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance with the Installer Instructions that were

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taped to the front of the refrigerator.
Be careful when you unpack and install the refrigerator. Immediately dispose of packing

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materials (plastic) out of reach of children.
Use new hose connections supplied with the appliance; do not use old ones.

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Use

Close the door carefully when children are around.

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Keep fingers out of pinch point areas; clearances between the doors and cabinets are

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necessarily small. Be careful closing doors when children are in the area.
If you store food properly, beware that it may fall and cause injury.

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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

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regularly.

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COMPONENTS

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

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

Refrigerator Exterior

Handle

Opens and closes

Filtered Water and
Ice Dispenser

Dispenses purified water and ice.

LED Display

Displays the refrigerator and
freezer temperature, the water
filter condition and the dispenser
status.

Control Panel

Sets the refrigerator and freezer
temperatures, the water filter
condition and the dispenser mode.

Ez Handle

Easily opens the freezer
door.

the door.

Button

Refrigerator

Preserves food.

LED Light

LED lights up under
the refrigerator door.

Freezer

Preserves frozen food.

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Refrigerator Interior

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LED interior lamps

The interior lamps light up
the inside of the refrigerator.

Water filter

Purifies water.

NOTE

The filter should be replaced every
6 months. Please refer to the “Replacing
the filter” section in this
manual for details.
* This function may

not be available,
depending on the
model.

Indoor Ice Bin

Ice cubes are
automatically produced.

Crisper

Controls humidity and
helps vegetables and
fruit to stay crisp.

Fixed Door Bin

Used to preserve
chilled food or drinks.

Pullout Drawer

Used for extra storage within
the freezer compartment.

Adjustable Refrigerator Shelf

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

Door-In-Door Case

The convenience of a “soft cool”
storage area and ease in spreading
product stored in this area.

Cheese & Butter Bin

Cheese & Butter and
Condiment bins, that
are specially designed
for food that can be
stored at a warmer
temperature. This makes
spreading butter and
slicing cheese easier.

Condiment Bin

Glide‘N’Serve

Allows you to store food
items at a different
temperature than the
regular refrigerator area.

F-Basket

Area in the freezer that
allows you to fill smaller
items for quick cooling.

Durabase® and Durabase® Divider

The Durabase is a storage space
recommended for the preservation of large
food items. The Durabase Divider is used
to organize the Durabase area into sections.
It can be adjusted from side to side to
accommodate items of different sizes.

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INSTALLATION

Installation Overview

Please read the following installation instructions first after purchasing this product or transporting
it to another location.

1 Unpacking your

refrigerator

4 Connecting the water

supply and water line

2 Choosing the proper

location

5 Leveling and Door

Alignment

3 Disassembling/Assembling

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NOTE

Connect to potable water supply only.

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Unpacking Your Refrigerator

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WARNING

Use two or more people to move and

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

Your refrigerator is heavy. When moving

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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.

Keep flammable materials and vapors,

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such as gasoline, away from the
refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in
fire, explosion, or death.

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

To remove any remaining tape or glue, rub the
area briskly with your thumb. Tape or glue residue
can also be easily removed by rubbing a small
amount of liquid dish soap over the adhesive with
your fingers. Wipe with warm water and dry.

Choosing the Proper Location

Select a place where a water supply can

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be easily connected for the automatic
icemaker.

NOTE

The water pressure must be between 20
and 120 psi (140 and 830 kPa) on models
without a water filter and between 40 and
120 psi (280 and 830 kPa) on models with
a water filter.

The refrigerator should always be plugged

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into its own individual properly grounded
electrical outlet rated for 115 Volts, 60 Hz,
AC only, and fused at 15 or 20 amperes.
This provides the best performance
and also prevents overloading house
wiring circuits which could cause a fire
hazard from overheated wires. It is
recommended that a separate circuit
serving only this appliance be provided.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
install the refrigerator in a wet or damp
area.

Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol,
flammable fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove
tape or glue. These products can damage the
surface of your refrigerator.

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

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. (See Leveling and door
AlIgnment.)

NOTE

Installing on carpeting, soft tile surfaces,
a platform or weakly supported structure
is not recommended.

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Ambient Temperature

Install this appliance in an area where the
temperature is between 55°F (13°C) and 110°F
(43°C). If the temperature around the appliance
is too low or high, cooling ability may be
adversely affected.
Do not store the refrigerator in Direct Sunlight
or sheltered outdoor areas.

Measuring the Clearances

Too small of a distance from adjacent items
may result in lowered freezing capability and
increased electricity consumption charges.
Allow at least 24 inches( 61cm) in front of
the refrigerator to open the door, and at
least 2 inches (5cm) between the back of
the refrigerator and the wall, 4 inches (10cm)
between side and top of the refrigerator and
the wall.

24” (61 cm)

Removing/Assembling the
Refrigerator Door Handles

NOTE

Removing the doors is always
recommended when it is necessary to
move the refrigerator through a narrow
opening. If it is necessary to remove the
handles, follow the directions below.

Removing the Handles

Loosen the set screws with a 3/32 in.

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Allen wrench and remove the handle.

Only if required, loosen the mounting

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fasteners
door and handle using a
wrench, remove the mounting fasteners.

that connect to the refrigerator

1

/4 in. Allen

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2” (5 cm)

4” (10 cm)

Assembling the Handles

If already removed, assemble the

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mounting fasteners at both ends of the
handle using a 1/4 in. Allen wrench.

Place the handle on the door by fitting

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the handle footprints over the mounting
fasteners and tightening the set screws
with a 3/32 in. Allen wrench.

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Removing/Assembling the

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Freezer Drawer Handle

Removing the Handles

Loosen the set screws located on the

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lower side of the handle with a 1/8 in. Allen
wrench and remove the handle.

Loosen the mounting fasteners that

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connect to the
freezer drawer
and handle
using a 1/4 in.
Allen wrench,
and remove
the mounting
fasteners.

Assembling the Handles

Assemble the mounting fasteners at

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both ends of the handle using a 1/4 in. Allen
wrench.

Place the handle on the door by fitting

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the handle
footprints over
the mounting
fasteners and
tightening the
set screws
with a 1/8 in.
Allen wrench.

WARNING

When the customer takes apart the handle
or assemble it from a refrigerator, please be
cautious of following things.

Hold the handle with your own hand to

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make sure not to drop the handle to the
floor or instep while taking apart the handle
from a refrigerator.
Do not swing the handle towards people or

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animals after taking apart the handle.
Insert the bracket hole of the handle into

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the stopper bolt of the door exactly, and
then assemble the set screws to fix the
handle.
Check if there’s any gap between the door

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and handle after fixing the handle.

Removing/Assembling the
Doors and Drawers

Removing the doors is always recommended
when it is necessary to move the refrigerator
through a narrow opening.

WARNING

If your entrance door is too narrow for the

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refrigerator to pass through, remove the
refrigerator doors and move the refrigerator
sideways through the doorway.

Use two or more people to remove and

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install the refrigerator doors. Failure to do
so can result in back or other injury.

Disconnect the electrical supply to the

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

Do not put hands, feet or other objects into

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the air vents or bottom of the refrigerator.
You may be injured or receive an electrical
shock.

Be careful when handling the hinge and

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stopper. It may result in injury.
Remove food and bins from the doors and

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drawers before detaching.

Removing the Left Refrigerator Door

Turn off water supply & disconnect the joiner
as per the diagram below.

The water supply is connected to the

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upper right part of the rear surface of the
refrigerator. Remove the ring in the joint
area. Hold the water supply connection
and gently push the Collet to detach the
water supply line as shown in and .

Collet

NOTE

Detachment of the water supply line
is applicable and essential only when
detaching the left refrigerator door.

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After disconnecting the water feed tube,

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open the left door. Remove the screw
from the hinge cover at the top of the
refrigerator. Lift the hook (not visible),
located at the bottom of the front side of
the cover

Remove the cover and pull out the tube .

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Disconnect all wire harnesses

with a flat-head screwdriver.

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Lift the door from the middle hinge pin and

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remove the door.

CAUTION

Place the door, inside facing up, on a
non-scratching surface.

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Rotate the hinge lever counterclockwise

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. Lift the top hinge free of the hinge

lever latch.

Hinge Lever Latch

CAUTION

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

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Removing the Right Refrigerator

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Door

Open the door. Remove the top hinge

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cover screw
located at the bottom of the front side of

the cover

Detach the wire harness .

2

. Lift the hook (not visible),

, with a flat-head screwdriver.

Lift the door from the middle hinge pin and

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remove the door.

CAUTION

Place the door on the floor, inside
facing up, on a non-scratching surface.

Rotate the hinge lever clockwise.

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Lift the top hinge
lever latch.

CAUTION

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

free of the hinge

Hinge Lever Latch

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Assembling the Right Refrigerator Door

Install the right-side door first.

Make sure that the plastic sleeve is

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inserted in the bottom of the door. Lower
the door onto the middle hinge pin as
shown in the figure.

Fit the top hinge over the hinge lever

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latch and slot it into place. Rotate the lever

counterclockwise to secure the hinge.

Hinge Lever Latch

Make sure that the door-switch located

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inside the cover is tightly connected.
Position the cover in its place. Insert and
tighten the cover screw .

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Install the grounding screw and connect

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the wire harness

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Assembling the Left Refrigerator

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Door

Install the left refrigerator door after the right
door is installed.

Make sure that the plastic sleeve is

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inserted in the bottom of the door. Install
the refrigerator door onto the middle hinge.

Fit the hinge over the hinge lever latch

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and slot it into place. Rotate the lever
clockwise

and fasten the hinge.

Push the water supply tube into the hole

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on the top case and pull it through the
backplate.

Hold the water supply connection and

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gently push in the collet to connect the
water supply line as shown in
. Insert the tube at least 5/8 inch (15 mm)
into the connector. Assemble the clip to
the joint part for fastening.

and

Hinge Lever Latch

Install the grounding screw and connect all

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the wire harnesses.

Collet

Make sure that the door-switch located

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inside the cover is tightly connected. Place
the cover in its position and tighten the
cover screw .

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NOTE

Collet

Tube

Insert Line

Clip

1) Gently press the Collet and insert the
tube until only one line shows on the
tube.

(Correct)

(Incorrect)

2) Pull the tube to make sure that the
tube is tightly fastened and then insert
the clip.

Removing the Freezer Drawers

The top, middle and bottom drawers are all
removed in the same way. In the following
figures, the Pullout Drawer located above the
freezer drawer is not shown for clarity.

CAUTION

Use two or more people to remove and

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install the freezer drawer. Failure to do so
can result in back or other injury.

Do not hold the handle when removing

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or replacing the drawer. The handle may
come off and it could cause personal
injury.

Be careful of sharp hinges on both sides

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of the drawer.
When you lay the drawer down, be

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careful not to damage the floor.
Do not sit or stand on the freezer drawer.

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To prevent accidents, keep children

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and pets away from the drawer. Do not
leave the drawer open. If the Durabase
storage bin is removed from the freezer
drawer, there is sufficient space inside
for a small child or a pet to get into.

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