LG GRL2188EP User Manual
ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
PORTUGUESE
OWNER’S MANUAL
BOTTOM FREEZER
REFRIGERATOR
Please read this owner's manual thoroughly before
operating and keep it handy for reference at all times.
P/NO : MFL37933598
www.lg.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
3 PRODUCT FEATURES
4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
7 COMPONENTS
7 Refrigerator Exterior
8 Refrigerator Interior
8 - Key Parts and Components
9 - Special Features
10 INSTALLATION
10 Unpacking Your Refrigerator
10 Choosing the Proper Location
10 - Flooring
10 - Ambient Temperature
10 - Measuring the Clearances
11 Removing/Assembling the Refrigerator
12 Removing/Assembling the Doors and Drawers
12 - Removing the Left Refrigerator Door
13 - Removing the Right Refrigerator Door
13 - Assembling the Right Refrigerator Door
14 - Assembling the Left Refrigerator Door
15 - Removing the Freezer Drawers
17 - Assembling the Freezer Drawers
18 Connecting the Water Line
18 - Before You Begin
18 - Water Pressure
19 Leveling and Door Alignment
Door Handles
20 HOW TO USE
20 Before Use
21 Control Panel
21 - Control Panel Features
23 In-Door Ice Bin
23 - Detaching the In-Door Ice Bin
23 - Assembling the In-Door Ice Bin
24 Automatic Icemaker
24 - Turning the Automatic Icemaker On or Off
25 - When You Should Turn the Icemaker Off
25 - Normal Sounds You May Hear
25 - Preparing for Vacation
26 Ice and Water Dispenser
26 - Dispenser
26 - Using the Dispenser
26 - Locking the Dispenser Selector buttons
26 - Cleaning the Dispenser Tray
27 Storing Food
27 - Food Preservation Location
28 - Food Storage Tips
28 - Storing Frozen Food
29 Humidity Controlled Crisper and Glide’N’Serve
30 Detaching and Assembling the Storage Bins
31 Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves
32 MAINTENANCE
32 Cleaning
33 Light bulb replacement
33 Power interruptions
33 When you go on vacation
33 When you move
34 Replacing the Water Filter
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This product is exclusive use at 230V/50Hz.
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You should purchase transformer of more than 2.0KVA
when you want to use it at the 110V area.
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You can’t use it anywhere except 50Hz area.
35 SMART DIAGNOSIS
35 Using Smart Diagnosis
36 TROUBLESHOOTING
44 PRODUCT INFORMATION
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 water. The ice dispenser dispenses cubed and crushed ice.
DOOR ALARM
The Door Alarm function sounds 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 High and Low.
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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.
AUTO CLOSING HINGE
The refrigerator doors and freezer drawers close automatically with a slight push.
(The door only closes automatically when it is open at an angle less than 30°.)
EXPRESS FREEZING
Ice production can be increased when the freezer section is maintained at the coldest temperature for a
24-hour period.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.
This guide contains many important safety messages. Always read and obey all safety messages.
product damage.
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
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This is the safety alert symbol. It alerts you to safety messages that inform you of hazards that can cause serious injury
and death, 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
WARNING
NEVER unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull it straight out from the
outlet.
Immediately repair or replace all power 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.
Do not use an uncertified power outlet.
Unplug the power plug immediately in the event of a blackout or severe thunderstorm to avoid electrical surges.
Plug in the power plug with the power cord facing downward.
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
Installation
Contact an authorized service center when you install or relocate the refrigerator.
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When moving your refrigerator away from the wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord.
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Connect this product to a dedicated grounded electric outlet conforming with the rating prior to use. The power cord sup-
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plied is to suit standard 230V 16amp 2pin earthed power outlets.
Do not install the refrigerator where there may be a danger of it falling or toppling over.
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DO NOT allow children to climb, stand, or hang on the refrigerator doors or shelves in the refrigerator. They could damage
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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 or out of use.
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In the event of a refrigerant leak (propane/LPG), ventilate sufficiently , unplug the unit and call for an authorized Service cen-
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ter. Do not touch or disassemble any of the electrical components of the refrigerator.
In the event of a refrigerant leak, move flammable objects away from the refrigerator. Ventilate sufficiently and contact an
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authorized service center.
Do not use or place flammable substances (chemicals, medicine, cosmetics, etc) near the refrigerator or store them inside
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the refrigerator. Do not place the refrigerator in the vicinity of flammable gas or any sources of heat or flame.
This Refrigerator is designed for normal domestic, indoor use only. It is not designed for Mobile applications.
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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.
Do not use this product for special purposes (storage of medicine or test materials or on ships, etc).
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Unplug the power plug before cleaning or maintaining 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 checked by a qualified electri-
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cian to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.
Do not use with an extension cord.
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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 any abnormal noise, smell a strange odor or detect smoke.
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Turn the power off if water or dust penetrates into the refrigerator. Call for an authorised Service Repairer.
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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 mechanism or with the heating
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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 refrigerator is in operation.
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Do not put glass containers, glass bottles or soda in the freezer.
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This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
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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 disposal by a qualified
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servicer. If you release CFC coolant, you may be fined or imprisoned in accordance with the relevant environmental law.
Disposed or abandoned refrigerators are dangerous, even if they are sitting for only a few days. When disposing the refrig-
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erator, remove the door seals from the door or take off the doors but leave the shelves in place so that children may not
easily climb inside.
If refrigerant gas has leaked, do not touch the refrigerator or the outlet and ventilate the room immediately.
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A spark could trigger an explosion causing a fire or burns.
Because this refrigerator uses natural gas (isobutene, R600a) as the environment-friendly refrigerant, even a small amount
(50~60g) is combustible. If gas leaks from leaked by the severe damage during delivering, installing or using the refrigerator,
any spark may cause fire or burns.
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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.
Installation
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Maintenance
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CAUTION
The refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance with the Installer Instructions that were taped to the front of the
refrigerator.
Be careful when you unpack and install the refrigerator. Immediately dispose of packing materials (plastic) out of reach of
children.
Close the door carefully when children are around.
Keep fingers out of pinch point areas; clearances between the doors and cabinets are necessarily small. Be careful closing
doors when children are in the area.
If you do not store or place food properly, beware that it may fall and cause injury.
Do not use strong detergents like wax or thinners for cleaning. Clean with a soft fabric.
Mild dishwashing liquids can be added to water to aid cleaning with a soft cloth.
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 recommended by the
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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 are of the type recom-
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mended by the manufacturer.
The refrigerant and insulation blowing gas used in the appliance require special disposal procedures. When disposal, please
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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
for every 8g of R600a refrigerant inside the appliance. The amount of refrigerant in your particular appliance is shown
on the identification plate inside the appliance. Never start up an appliance showing any signs of damage. If in doubt,
consult your dealer.
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COMPONENTS
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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
LED Display
Displays the refrigerator and freezer
set temperature, the water filter
condition and the dispenser status.
Express freezing
When this feature is activated, the
freezer section will run at the coldest
temperature for a 24-hour period to
increase ice production.
Filtered Water and
Ice Dispenser
Dispenses fresh, filtered water
through the door. The ice dispenser offers cubed or crushed ice.
Door Alarm
A warning alarm sounds at
30-second intervals when the
refrigerator or freezer door is left
open for more than 60 seconds.
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Refrigerator Interior
Key Parts and Components
Fixed Door
Bins
LED Interior Lamps
The interior lamps light up the
inside of the refrigerator.
Dairy Bin
Adjustable
Refrigerator Shelf
The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable
to meet your individual
storage needs.
Modular Door Bins
Interchangeable bins
that can be arranged
to suit your storage
needs.
Can Storage Bin
Used to preserve
chilled food or drinks.
Fixed Door Bin
To keep a position of inner parts like as baskets, drawers and shelves supplied by manufacturer is
the most efficient usage for energy saving.
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Special Features
Utility Bin
SpacePlus Ice
System
Automatically produces
40 ~ 100 ice cubes in a
24-hour period.
Mullion
Folds in when the
left door is opened.
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Smart Diagnosis Speaker
Hold your phone to this speaker when
activating Smart Diagnosis. Refer to
the Smart Diagnosis section for more
details.
Crispers
Controls humidity and
helps vegetables and
fruit to stay crisp.
Glide’N’Serve
Allows you to store food
items at a different temperature than the regular
refrigerator area.
Auto Closing Hinge
The refrigerator doors
and freezer drawers
close automatically
when you push them
slightly.
(The door only closes
automatically when it is
open at an angle of less
than 30°.)
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INSTALLATION
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, or the Tech Sheet that is located under
the front of the refrigerator, behind the base grille.
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.
WARNING
Use two or more people to move and install the
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refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in back or
other injury.
Your refrigerator is heavy. When moving the refrig-
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erator for cleaning or service, be sure to protect
the floor. The refrigerator has rollers. Wind in the
leveling feet and 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, such as
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gasoline, away from the refrigerator. Failure to do
so can result in fire, explosion, or death.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not install the
refrigerator in a wet or damp area.
Flooring
To avoid noise and vibration, the unit must be leveled and
installed on a solidly constructed floor. If required, adjust
the front 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.)
N O T E
Installing on carpeting, soft tile surfaces, a platform
or weakly supported structure is not recommended.
Ambient Temperature
Install this appliance in an area where the temperature is
between 13°C and 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.
Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids,
or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue. These products can
damage the surface of your refrigerator.
Refrigerator shelves are installed in the shipping position. Please
reinstall shelves according to your individual storage needs.
Choosing the Proper Location
Select a place where a water supply can be easily con-
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nected for the automatic icemaker.
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The water pressure must be between 140 kpa to 860 kpa
on models without a water filter, and 275 kpa ~ 860 kpa
on models with a water filter when connecting to the
refrigerators connection point. If in doubt, contact a
plumber to check and install a water pressure reduction
valve if necessary.
The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own
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individual properly grounded electrical outlet rated for
230 Volts, 50 Hz, AC only, and fused at 16 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.
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 (61 cm) in front
of the refrigerator to open the doors and at least 2 inches
(5.08 cm) between the back of the refrigerator and the wall.
2” (5.08 cm)
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Removing/Assembling the
Refrigerator Door Handles
N O T E
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. Allen wrench and
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remove the handle.
Only if required, loosen the mounting fasteners that
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connect to the refrigerator door and handle using a
Allen wrench, remove the mounting fasteners.
Mounting
Fasteners
1
/4 in.
Assembling the Handles
If already removed, assemble the mounting fasteners at
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both ends of the handle using a
Place the handle on the door by fitting the handle foot-
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prints over the mounting fasteners and tightening the set
screws with a
3
/32 in. Allen wrench.
Mounting
Fasteners
1
/4 in. Allen wrench.
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Set Screw
Allen
Wrench
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Removing/Assembling the Doors
and Drawers
Removing the doors is always recommended when it is necessary to move the refrigerator through a narrow opening.
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WARNING
If your entrance door is too narrow for the refrigera-
tor to pass through, remove the refrigerator doors and
move the refrigerator sideways through the doorway.
Use two or more people to remove and install the
refrigerator doors. Failure to do so can result in back or
other injury.
Disconnect the electrical supply to the refrigerator
before installing. Failure to do so could result in serious
injury or death.
Do not put hands, 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 handling the hinge, base grille and
stopper. It may result in injury.
Remove food and bins from the doors and drawers
before detaching.
(2)
(3)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
After disconnecting the water feed tube, open the left
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door. Remove the top hinge cover screw (1). Lift up the
cover (2).
Remove the cover.
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Pull out the tube (3).
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Disconnect all wire harnesses (4).
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Remove the grounding screw (5).
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(1)
(4)
Removing the Left Refrigerator Door
The water supply to the left hand door dispenser is con-
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nected to the upper right part of the rear surface of the
refrigerator. Remove the ring in the joint area. Hold the
water supply connection and gently push the Collet to
detach the water supply line as shown in
Collet
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N O T E
Detachment of the water supply line is applicable and
essential only when detaching the left refrigerator
door.
Rotate the hinge lever (6) counterclockwise. Lift the top
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hinge (7) free of the hinge lever latch (8).
Lift the door from the middle hinge pin and remove the
8
door.
Place the door, inside facing up, on a non-scratching sur-
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face.
CAUTION
When lifting the hinge free of the latch, be careful that
the door does not fall forward.
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Removing the Right Refrigerator Door
(1)
(3)
(4)
Open the door. Remove the top hinge cover screw (1).
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Lift up the cover (2).
Remove the cover.
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Rotate the hinge lever (3) clockwise. Lift the top hinge (4)
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free of the hinge lever latch (5).
Lift the door from the middle hinge pin and remove the
4
door.
Place the door, inside facing up, on a non-scratching
5
surface.
(2)
(5)
CAUTION
When lifting the hinge free of the latch, be careful that
the door does not fall forward.
Assembling the Right Refrigerator Door
Install the right-side door first.
Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin. Make sure that
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the plastic sleeve is inserted into the bottom of the door.
(1)
(3)
(4)
Fit the top hinge (4) over the hinge lever latch (5) and into
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place.
(2)
(5)
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Rotate the lever (3) counterclockwise to secure the hinge.
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Hook the tabs on the right side of the hinge cover (2)
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under the edge of the top hinge (4) and position the cover
in place.
Insert and tighten the cover screw (1).
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Assembling the Left Refrigerator Door
Install the left refrigerator door after the right door is installed.
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Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin.
(2)
(3)
(5)
(1)
(4)
Insert the water supply tube at least 5/8 in.
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(15 mm) into the connector.
Hook the tab on the door switch side of the cover under
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the edge of the wire opening in the cabinet top.
Position the cover into place. Insert and tighten the cover
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screw.
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Collet
Tube
(6)
(7)
(8)
Fit the top hinge (7) over the hinge lever latch (8) and into
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place.
Rotate the lever (6) clockwise to secure the hinge.
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Install the grounding screws (5) and connect the two wire
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harnesses (4).
Push the water tube (3) located at the top of the left door
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into the hole beside the left hinge on the top of the cabinet until it exits through the back.
Insert the water supply tube (3) into the connector until
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you see only one scale mark. Fully insert the tub cover
(15 mm).
Hook the tabs on the left side of the hinge cover (1) under
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the edge of the top hinge (7) and position the cover in
place.
Insert and tighten the cover screw (1).
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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 locking clip under the
Collet.
Removing the Freezer Drawers
The top, 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 install the
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freezer drawer. Failure to do so can result in back
or other injury.
Do not hold the handle when removing or replac-
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ing the drawer. The handle may come off and it
could cause personal injury.
Be careful of sharp hinges on both sides of the
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drawer.
When you lay the drawer down, be careful not to
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damage the floor.
Do not sit or stand on the freezer drawer.
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To prevent accidents, keep children and pets away
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from the drawer. Do not leave the drawer open.
Top Freezer Drawer
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Grasp the drawer on each side and pull it up to separate it
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from the rails.
With both hands, flex the center bar enough to allow
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the gears on both ends to release from the track.
CAUTION
Do not hold the handle when removing or replacing
the drawer. The handle may come off and it could
cause personal injury.
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Pull the drawer open to full extension. Remove the bas-
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ket and ice bin by lifting the basket from the rail system.
Remove the screws on both the left and right rails.
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