LG GR-L260MAJ User Guide
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 : MFL63264242
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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
Door Handles
11 - Removing the Refrigerator Handles
11 - Removing the Freezer Handle
11 - Assembling the Refrigerator Handles
11 - Assembling the Freezer Handle
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 Drawer
16 - Assembling the Freezer Drawer
17 Connecting the Water Line
17 - Before You Begin
17 - Water Pressure
18 Leveling and Door Alignment
19 HOW TO USE
19 Before Use
20 Control Panel
20 - Control Panel Features
22 In-Door Ice Bin
22 - Detaching the In-Door Ice Bin
22 - Assembling the In-Door Ice Bin
23 Automatic Icemaker
23 - Turning the Automatic Icemaker On or Off
24 - When You Should Turn the Icemaker Off
24 - Normal Sounds You May Hear
24 - Preparing for Vacation
25 Ice and Water Dispenser
25 - Dispenser
25 - Using the Dispenser
25 - Locking the Dispenser Selector buttons
25 - Cleaning the Dispenser Tray
26 Storing Food
26 - Food Preservation Location
27 - Food Storage Tips
27 - Storing Frozen Food
28 Humidity Controlled Crisper and Glide’N’Serve
29 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
35 TROUBLESHOOTING
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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.
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.
PRODUCT FEATURES
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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.
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°.)
ICE PLUS
Ice production can be increased when the freezer section is maintained at the coldest temperature for a
24-hour period.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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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.
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
product damage.
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.
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
Power
NEVER unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull it straight out from the
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outlet.
Immediately repair or replace all power cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that
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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 severe thunderstorm to avoid electrical surges.
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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 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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Use
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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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.
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.
If the cable (cord) fed damaged, to avoid the risk must be replaced by qualified personnel of the company or a qualified
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electrician only!
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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.
CAUTION
Installation
The refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance with the Installer Instructions that were taped to the front of the
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refrigerator.
Be careful when you unpack and install the refrigerator. Immediately dispose of packing materials (plastic) out of reach of
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children.
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 necessarily small. Be careful closing
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doors when children are in the area.
If you do not store or place 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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Mild dishwashing liquids can be added to water to aid cleaning with a soft cloth.
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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 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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in size
SAVE THESE INSTUCTIONS
COMPONENTS
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.
Filtered Water and
Ice Dispenser
Dispenses fresh, filtered water
through the door. The ice dispenser offers cubed or crushed ice.
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ICE PLUS
When this feature is activated, the
freezer section will run at the coldest
temperature for a 24-hour period to
increase ice production.
Door Alarm
A warning alarm sounds at
30-second intervals when the
refrigerator or freezer door is left
open for more than 60 seconds.
COMPONENTS
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Refrigerator Interior
Key Parts and Components
LED Interior Lamps
The interior lamps light up the
inside of the refrigerator.
Fixed Door
Bins
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.
Special Features
SpacePlus Ice
System
Ice cubes are
automatically produced.
Mullion
Folds in when the
left door is opened.
COMPONENTS
Crispers
Controls humidity and
helps vegetables and
fruit to stay crisp.
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Glide’N’Serve
Allows you to store food
items at a different temperature than the regular
refrigerator area.
Ice Storage Bin
For additional ice
storage.
Durabase Divider
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°.)
Pullout Drawer
Durabase
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INSTALLATION
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INSTALLATION
Unpacking Your Refrigerator
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.
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
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.
N O T E
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 2.8 inches
(7 cm) between the back of the refrigerator and the wall.
2.8’’ (7 cm)
INSTALLATION
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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 Refrigerator Handles
Loosen the set screws with a 3/32 in. Allen wrench and
1
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
Faste
ners
Set Screw
1
/4 in.
Assembling the Refrigerator Handles
If already removed, assemble the mounting fasteners at
1
both ends of the handle using a
Place the handle on the door by fitting the handle foot-
2
prints over the mounting fasteners and tightening the set
screws with a
3
/32 in. Allen wrench.
Mounting
Fasteners
1
/4 in. Allen wrench.
Assembling the Freezer Handle
Place the handle on the door by adjusting handle footprints
1
to fit mounting fastners and tighten the set screws on the
bottom of the handle with a 3.1 mm (1/8”) Allen wrench.
Allen
Wrench
Removing the Freezer Handle
Loosen the set screws located on the lower side of the
1
handle with a 3.1 mm (1/8”) Allen wrench and remove
the handle.
If the handle mounting fasteners need to be tightened or
2
removed, use a 1/4” Allen wrench.
If the handle mounting fasteners need to be tightened or
2
removed use a 1/4” 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 make sure not
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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 animals
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after taking apart the handle.
Insert the bracket hole of the handle into the stopper
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bolt of the door exactly, and then assemble the set
screws to fix the handle.
Check if there’s any gap between the door and handle
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after fixing the handle.
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INSTALLATION
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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.
WARNING
If your entrance door is too narrow for the refrigera-
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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
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refrigerator doors. Failure to do so can result in back or
other injury.
Disconnect the electrical supply to the refrigerator
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before installing. Failure to do so could result in serious
injury or death.
Do not put hands, feet or other objects into the air
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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
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stopper. It may result in injury.
Remove food and bins from the doors and drawers
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before detaching.
(2)
(3)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
After disconnecting the water feed tube, open the left
2
door. Remove the top hinge cover screw (1). Lift up the
cover (2).
Remove the cover.
3
Pull out the tube (3).
4
Disconnect all wire harnesses (4).
5
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. Hold the water supply connection and gently
push the Collet to detach the water supply line as shown
in
.
Collet
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.
INSTALLATION
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Removing the Right Refrigerator Door
(1)
(3)
(4)
Open the door. Remove the top hinge cover screw (1).
1
Lift up the cover (2).
Remove the cover.
2
Rotate the hinge lever (3) clockwise. Lift the top hinge (4)
3
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
1
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
2
place.
(2)
(5)
Rotate the lever (3) counterclockwise to secure the hinge.
3
Hook the tabs on the right side of the hinge cover (2)
4
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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INSTALLATION
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Assembling the Left Refrigerator Door
Install the left refrigerator door after the right door is installed.
Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin.
1
(2)
(3)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
Fit the top hinge (7) over the hinge lever latch (8) and into
2
place.
Rotate the lever (6) clockwise to secure the hinge.
3
Install the grounding screws (5) and connect the two wire
4
harnesses (4).
(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.
N O T E
Collet
Tube
Insert Line
Clip
1) Gently press the Collet and insert the tube until
only one line shows on the tube.
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.
Hook the tabs on the left side of the hinge cover (1) under
7
the edge of the top hinge (7) and position the cover in
place.
Insert and tighten the cover screw (1).
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(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 Drawer
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.
Fully extend the freezer drawer. Lifting up and out to
1
remove the Dura Base basket making sure to clear the
rail system.
INSTALLATION
Holding both sides of the door pull up to separate the
3
door from the rails.
With both hands, hold each rail and push it in to allow
4
both rails to slide in simultaneously.
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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WARNING
Child Entrapment Hazard
If the Durabase divider is removed, there is
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enough open space for children or pets to crawl
inside.
To prevent accidental child and pet entrapment
or suffocation risk, DO NOT allow them to play
inside of drawer.
Remove one white screw
2
1
on each side of the rails.
1
INSTALLATION
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Assembling the Freezer Drawer
With both hands, pull out each rail simultaneously until
1
both rails are fully extended.
1
Hook door supports
2
into rail tabs 2.
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2
WARNING
To prevent accidental child and pet entrapment or
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suffocation risk.
DO NOT allow them to play inside of drawer.
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WARNING
DO NOT step or sit down on freezer.
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Lower door into final position and tighten the screws.
3
With the drawer pulled out to full extension, insert the
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lower basket in the rail assembly.
INSTALLATION
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Connecting the Water Line
Before You Begin
This water line installation is not covered by the refrigerator
warranty. Follow these instructions carefully to minimize the
risk of expensive water damage.
Water hammer (water banging in the pipes) in house plumb-
ing can cause damage to refrigerator parts and can lead to
water leakage or flooding. Call a qualified plumber to correct
water hammer before installing the water supply line to the
refrigerator.
CAUTION
To prevent burns and product damange, only connect the refrigerator water line to a cold water
supply.
If you use your refrigerator before connecting the
water line, make sure the icemaker power switch is
in the OFF (O) position.
Water Pressure
A cold water supply. The water pressure must be between
140kpa ~ 860 kpa on models without a water filter and
between 275 ~ 860kpa on models with a water filter. These
requirements are essential for correct and reliable operation.
If a reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected
to your cold water supply, this water line installation is not
covered by the refrigerator warranty. Follow the following
instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive water
damage.
CAUTION
Wear eye protection during installation to prevent
injury.
All installations must be in accordance with local plumb-
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ing code requirements.
For water Connection, please disconnect the power to
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the refrigerator and follow the installations instructions
supplied with the refrigerator.
Connection only for drinking water.
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CAUTION
Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas where
temperatures fall below freezing.
INSTALLATION
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Leveling and Door Alignment
Leveling
After installing, plug the refrigerator’s power cord into a
3-prong grounded outlet and push the refrigerator into the
final position.
Your refrigerator has two front leveling legs—one on the right
and one on the left. Adjust the legs to alter the tilt from frontto-back or side-to-side. If your refrigerator seems unsteady,
or you want the doors to close more easily, adjust the
refrigerator’s tilt using the instructions below:
Remove the base grille. Refer to the Base Grille
1
Installation section.
Turn the leveling leg to the left to raise that side of
2
the refrigerator or to the right to lower it. It may take
several turns of the leveling leg to adjust the tilt of
the refrigerator.
Door Alignment
Both the left and right refrigerator doors have an adjustable
nut, located on the bottom hinge, to raise and lower them to
align properly. If the space between your doors is uneven,
follow the instructions below to align the doors evenly:
Use an appropriate spanner to turn the nut in the door hinge
to adjust the height. To the right to raise or to the left to
lower the height.
N O T E
A flare nut spanner works best, but an open-end
spanner will suffice. Do not over-tighten.
Open both doors again and check to make sure that they
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close easily. If the doors do not close easily, tilt the refrigerator slightly more to the rear by turning both leveling
legs to the left. It may take several more turns, and you
should turn both leveling legs the same mount.
Refit the base grille.
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Before Use
Clean the refrigerator.
Clean your refrigerator thoroughly and wipe off all dust that accumulated during shipping.
Do not scratch the refrigerator with a sharp object or use a detergent that contains alcohol, a flam-
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mable liquid or an abrasive when removing any tape or adhesive from the refrigerator.
Do not peel off the model or serial number label or the technical information on the rear surface of the
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refrigerator.
Remove adhesive residue by wiping it off with your thumb or dish detergent.
CAUTION
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Connect the power supply.
Check if the power supply is connected before use.
Read the “Turning On The Power” section. (A plug type might be different from the picture.)
Turn off the icemaker if the refrigerator is not yet connected to the water supply.
Turn off the automatic icemaker and then plug the power plug of the refrigerator into the grounded electric
outlet.
* This is applicable only to certain models.
CAUTION
Running the automatic icemaker before connecting it to the water supply may cause the refrigerator to
malfunction.
Wait for the refrigerator to cool.
Allow your refrigerator to run for at least two to three hours before putting food in it. Check the flow of cold
air in the freezer compartment to ensure proper cooling.
CAUTION
Putting food in the refrigerator before it has cooled could cause the food to spoil, or a bad odor could
remain inside the refrigerator.
The refrigerator makes a loud noise after initial operation.
This is normal. The loudness will decrease as the temperature lowers.
Open refrigerator doors and freezer doors to ventilate the interior.
The inside of the refrigerator may smell like plastic at first. Remove any adhesive tape from inside the refrigerator and open the refrigerator doors and the freezer drawers for ventilation.
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Control Panel
* Depending on the model, some of the following functions may not be available.
Control Panel Features
The LED Display shows the temperature settings, dispenser
options, water filter, door alarm, and locking status messages.
LED Display
Control
Buttons
Ice Type
Press the ICE TYPE button to select either Crushed or Cubed
Ice. The selected option will illuminate on the LED display.
Freezer
Press the FREEZER button to adjust the temperature in the
freezer compartment.
Refrigerator
Press the REFRIGERATOR button to adjust the temperature
in the freezer compartment.
Ice Plus
This function increases both ice making and freezing
capabilities.
When you touch the
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illuminate in the display and will continue for 24 hours.
The function will automatically shut off after 24 hours.
You can stop this function manually by touching the
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button one more time.
Ice Plus
button, the graphic will
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The Control Lock function disables every other button on the
display.
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Control Panel Features (continued)
Light
Press the LIGHT button, to turn on the dispenser light. The
indicator will appear on the LED display.
Change Filter
When the water filter indicator turns on, you have to change
the water filter. After changing the water filter, press and
hold the FILTER button for three seconds to turn the indicator
light off. You need to change the water filter approximately
every six months.
Alarm
When power is connected to the refrigerator, the door
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alarm is initially set to ON. When you press the ALARM
button, the display will change to OFF and the Alarm
function will deactivate.
When either the refrigerator or the freezer door is left
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open for more than 60 seconds, the alarm tone will
sound to let you know that the door is open.
When you close the door, the door alarm will stop.
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CAUTION
Display Mode (For Store Use Only)
The Display Mode disables all cooling in the refrigerator and freezer sections to conserve energy while
on display in a retail store. When activated, OFF will
display on the control panel.
To deactivate:
Press the ICE PLUS button 3 times in the state of
pressing the Refrigerator button after the door opens.
The control panel will beep and the temperature
settings will display to confirm that Display Mode is
deactivated. Use the same procedure to activate the
Display Mode.
Control Lock
The Control Lock function disables every other button on the
display.
When power is initially connected to the refrigerator,
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the
Lock
If you want to activate the
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buttons, press and hold the
seconds or more. The
function is now enabled.
Lock
To disable the
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button for approximately three seconds.
Lock
The
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Lock
pensing.
function is off.
function to lock other
Lock
button for three
Lock
icon will display and the
Lock
function, press and hold the
Lock
function will not stop water or ice from dis-
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In-Door Ice Bin
* Depending on the model, some of the following functions
may not be available.
CAUTION
Keep hands and tools out of the ice compartment
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door and dispenser chute. Failure to do so may result
in damage or personal injury.
The icemaker will stop producing ice when the in-
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door ice bin is full. If you need more ice, empty the
ice bin into the extra ice bin in the freezer compartment. During use, the ice can become uneven causing the icemaker to misread the amount of ice cubes
and stop producing ice. Shaking the ice bin to level
the ice within it can reduce this problem.
Storing cans or other items in the ice bin will damage
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the icemaker.
Keep the ice compartment door closed tightly. If the
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ice compartment door is not closed tightly, the cold
air in the ice bin will freeze food in the refrigerator
compartment. This could also cause the icemaker to
stop producing ice.
If the O
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N/OFF switch on the icemaker is set to OFF
for an extended period of time, the ice compartment
will gradually warm up to the temperature of the
refrigerator compartment. To prevent ice cubes from
melting and leaking from the dispenser, ALWAYS
empty the ice bin when the icemaker is set to OFF
for more than a few hours.
Assembling the In-Door Ice Bin
Carefully insert the in-door ice bin while slightly slanting it
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to avoid contact with the icemaker.
Avoid touching the ice-detecting sensor when replacing
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the ice bin. See the label on the ice compartment door for
details.
Ice-detecting
sensor
CAUTION
When handling the ice bin, keep
hands away from the icemaker tray
area to avoid personal injury.
Detaching the In-Door Ice Bin
Gently pull the handle to open the ice compartment.
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To remove the in-door ice bin, grip the front handle, slight-
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ly lift the lower part, and slowly pull out the bin as shown.
Automatic Icemaker
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* Depending on the model, some of the following functions
may not be available.
Ice is made in the automatic icemaker and sent to the dispenser. The icemaker will produce 70~210 cubes in a 24hour period, depending on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of door openings and other
operating conditions.
It takes about 12 to 24 hours for a newly installed re-
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frigerator to begin making ice. Wait 72 hours for full ice
production to occur.
Ice making stops when the in-door ice bin is full. When
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full, the in-door ice bin holds approximately 6 to 8 (0.34-
0.45 kg) glasses of ice.
The water pressure must be between 140 kpa to 860
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kpa on models without a water filter and between 275
kpa to 860 kpa on models with a water filter to produce
the normal amount and size of ice cubes.
Foreign substances or frost on the ice-detecting sensor
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can interrupt ice production. Make sure the sensor area
is clean at all times for proper operation.
Icemaker
Power Switch
Ice-detecting
Sensor
Turning the Automatic Icekamer On or Off
To turn off the automatic icemaker, set the icemaker switch
to
OFF (O). To turn on the automatic icemaker, set the switch
to
ON (I).
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Automatic Icemaker (continued)
CAUTION
The first ice and water dispensed may include particles
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or odor from the water supply line or the water tank.
Throw away the first few batches of ice. This is also
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necessary if the refrigerator has not been used for a
long time.
Never store beverage cans or other items in the ice bin
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for the purpose of rapid cooling. Doing so may damage
the icemaker or the containers may burst.
If discolored ice is dispensed, check the water filter and
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water supply. If the problem continues, contact a qualified service center. Do not use the ice or water until the
problem is corrected.
Keep children away from the dispenser. Children may
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play with or damage the controls.
The ice passage may become blocked with frost if only
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crushed ice is used. Remove the frost that accumulates
by removing the ice bin and clearing the passage with
a rubber spatula. Dispensing cubed ice can also help
prevent frost buildup.
Never use thin crystal glass or crockery to collect ice.
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Such containers may chip or break resulting in glass
fragments in the ice.
Dispense ice into a glass before filling it with water
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or other beverages. Splashing may occur if ice is dispensed into a glass that already contains liquid.
Never use a glass that is exceptionally narrow or deep.
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Ice may jam in the ice passage and refrigerator performance may be affected.
Keep the glass at a proper distance from the ice outlet.
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A glass held too close to the outlet may prevent ice
from dispensing.
To avoid personal injury, keep hands out of the ice door
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and passage.
Never remove the dispenser cover.
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If ice or water dispenses unexpectedly, turn off the
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water supply and contact a qualified service center.
When You Should Turn the Icemaker Off
When the water supply will be shut off for several
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hours.
When the ice bin is removed for more than one or two
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minutes.
When the refrigerator will not be used for several days.
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NOTE
The ice bin should be emptied when the icemaker
on/off switch is turned to the
OFF position.
Normal Sounds You May Hear
The icemaker water valve will buzz as the icemaker fills
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with water. If the power switch is in the ON (I) position,
it will buzz even if it has not yet been hooked up to
water. To stop the buzzing, move the power switch to
OFF (O).
NOTE
Keeping the power switch in the ON (I) position
before the water line is connected can damage the
icemaker.
You will hear the sound of cubes dropping into the bin
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and water running in the pipes as the icemaker refills.
Preparing For Vacation
Set the icemaker power switch to OFF (O) and shut off the
water supply to the refrigerator.
NOTE
The ice bin should be emptied anytime the icemaker
on/off switch is turned to the OFF (O) position.
If the ambient temperature will drop below freezing, have a
qualified technician drain the water supply system to prevent
serious property damage due to flooding caused by ruptured
water lines or connections.
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Ice and Water Dispenser
* Depending on the model, some of the following functions
may not be available.
CAUTION
Keep children away from the dispenser. Children may play
with or damage the controls.
Dispenser
Water Switch
Ice Switch
Tr ay
Incorrect Way Correct Way
Water
Ice
CAUTION
Throw away the first few batches of ice (about 24
cubes). This is also necessary if the refrigerator has not
been used for a long time.
Using the Dispenser
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To dispense
glass.
To dispense
water, push on the water switch with a
ice, push on the ice switch with a glass.
NOTE
If discolored ice is dispensed, check the water filter
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and water supply. If the problem continues, contact
a qualified service center. Do not use the ice or
water until the problem is corrected.
The dispenser will not operate when either of the
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refrigerator doors are open.
If dispensing water or ice into a container with a
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small opening, place it as close to the dispenser as
possible.
Some dripping may occur after dispensing. Hold
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your cup beneath the dispenser for a few seconds
after dispensing to catch all of the drops.
Locking the Dispenser Selector buttons
Press and hold the Lock button for 3 seconds to lock the dispenser control panel functions. Follow the same instructions
to unlock. The Lock function will not stop water and ice from
dispensing.
Cleaning the Dispenser Tray
Grip the tray with both hands, pess down and pull it out.
1
Wipe out dirty areas with a clean cloth.
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Storing Food
Food Preservation Location
Each compartment inside the refrigerator is designed to store different types of food.
Store your food in the optimal space to enjoy the freshest taste.
Vegetable Storage (Crisper)
Preserves vegetables and fruit.
Durabase
Largest storage space in
the freezer.
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Dairy Product Bin
Adjustable Refrigerator Shelf
Adjustable shelves to meet your individual
storage needs
Modular Door Bin
Store drinks such as juice and soda, as well
as seasonings, salad dressings and other
food items.
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CAUTION
Do not store food with high moisture content towards the top of the refrigerator. The moisture could come in direct contact
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with the cold air and freeze.
Wash food before storing it in the refrigerator. Vegetables and fruit should be washed, and food packaging should be wiped
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down to prevent adjacent foods from being contaminated.
If the refrigerator is kept in a hot and humid place, frequent opening of the door or storing a lot of vegetables in the refrig-
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erator may cause condensation to form. Wipe off the condensation with a clean cloth or a paper towel.
If the refrigerator door or freezer drawer is opened or closed too often, warm air may penetrate the refrigerator and raise its
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temperature. It can also increase the cost of electricity.
It may be normal to see some minor traces of condensation on the outer left side of the refrigerator under extremely high
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humidity conditions due to the ice maker air flow ducts.
N O T E
If you are leaving home for a short period of time, like a short vacation, the refrigerator should be left on. Refrigerated foods
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that are able to be frozen will stay preserved longer if stored in the freezer.
If you are leaving the refrigerator turned off for an extended period of time, remove all food and unplug the power cord.
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Clean the interior, and leave the door open to prevent fungi from growing in the refrigerator.
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Food Storage Tips
* The following tips may not be applicable depending on
the model.
Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight and moistureproof material unless otherwise noted. This prevents food
odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator. For dated
products, check date code to ensure freshness.
Food How to
Butter or
Margarine
Cheese
Milk
Fruit
Leafy
Vegetables
Keep opened butter in a covered dish
or closed compartment. When storing an extra supply, wrap in freezer
packaging and freeze.
Store in the original wrapping until
you are ready to use it. Once opened,
rewrap tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
Wipe milk cartons. For best storage,
place milk on interior shelf, not on
door shelf.
Do not wash or hull the fruit until it is
ready to be used. Sort and keep fruit
in its original container, in a crisper,
or store in a completely closed paper
bag on a refrigerator shelf.
Remove store wrapping and trim or
tear off bruised and discolored areas.
Wash in cold water and drain. Place
in plastic bag or plastic container and
store in crisper.
Storing Frozen Food
N O T E
Check a freezer guide or a reliable cookbook for further information about preparing food for freezing or
food storage times.
Freezing
Your freezer will not quick-freeze a large quantity of food. Do
not put more unfrozen food into the freezer than will freeze
within 24 hours (no more than 1 ~ 2 kgs. of food per cubic
foot of freezer space). Leave enough space in the freezer for
air to circulate around packages. Be careful to leave enough
room at the front so the door can close tightly.
Storage times will vary according to the quality and type of
food, the type of packaging or wrap used (how airtight and
moisture-proof) and the storage temperature. Ice crystals
inside a sealed package are normal. This simply means that
moisture in the food and air inside the package have condensed, creating ice crystals.
N O T E
Allow hot foods to cool at room temperature for 30
minutes, then package and freeze. Cooling hot foods
before freezing saves energy.
Packaging
Successful freezing depends on correct packaging. When
you close and seal the package, it must not allow air or moisture in or out. If it does, you could have food odor and taste
transfer throughout the refrigerator and could also dry out
frozen food.
Packaging recommendations:
Vegetables with
skins (carrots,
peppers)
Fish
Leftovers
Place in plastic bags or plastic container and store in crisper.
Store fresh fish and shellfish in the
freezer section if they are not being
consumed the same day of purchase.
It is recommended to consume fresh
fish and shellfish the same day purchased.
Cover leftovers with plastic wrap,
aluminum foil, or plastic containers
with tight lids.
Rigid plastic containers with tight-fitting lids
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Straight-sided canning/freezing jars
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Heavy-duty aluminum foil
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Plastic-coated paper
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Non-permeable plastic wraps
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Specified freezer-grade self-sealing plastic bags
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Follow package or container instructions for proper freezing
methods.
Do not use
Bread wrappers
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Non-polyethylene plastic containers
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Containers without tight lids
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Wax paper or wax-coated freezer wrap
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Thin, semi-permeable wrap
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Suggestion For Energy Saving
Please do not keep the door open for a long time, close
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door in the shortest time.
Too much food are not advised to be put in. Enough
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space should be kept for cool air circulating freely.
Do not set the temperature of refrigerator lower than
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needed. Do not put the food near the temperature sensor.
Allow hot food to cool prior to storing. Placing hot food
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in the fridge-freezer could spoil other food, and lead to
higher electric bills.
Do not block air vents with food. Smooth circulation of
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cold air keeps fridge-freezer temperature even.
Do not open the door frequently. Opening the door lets
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warm air enter the fridge-freezer, and cause temperature to rise.
Humidity Controlled Crisper
and Glide’N’Serve
Humidity Controlled Crisper
You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture-sealed
crispers. Store vegetables or fruits requiring more or less humidity in separate crispers. Adjust the control to any setting
between HIGH and LOW.
LOW
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lets moist air out of the crisper for best storage of
fruits.
HIGH
keeps moist air in the crisper for best storage of
fresh, leafy vegetables.
Glide’N’Serve
The Glide‘N’Serve provides storage space with a variable
temperature control that keeps the compartment colder than
refrigerator.
This drawer can be used for large party trays, deli items, or
beverages.
Set the control between COLD and COLDER. Use the
COLDER setting for items such as meats and deli items.
Selection Button
When “MEAT” is selected, the temperature of the
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Glide‘N’Serve can be kept around 1°C. This feature
helps keep meat or fish fresh for a longer time. The
Glide‘N’Serve temperature can be maintained
under recommended temperature setting (Freezer :
-18°C, Referigerator : 3°C).
When “DELI” is selected, the temperature of the
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Glide‘N’Serve can be kept around 3.3°C. This feature helps keep food fresh for a longer time. The
Glide‘N’Serve temperature can be maintained under
recommended temperature setting (Freezer : -18°C,
Referigerator : 3°C).
When “PRODUCE” is selected, the temperature
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of the Glide‘N’Serve can be kept around 5°C. This
feature helps keep food fresh for a long time. The
Glide‘N’Serve temperature can be maintained under
recommended temperature setting (Freezer : -18°C,
Referigerator : 3°C).
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CAUTION
The glass shelf over the crisper is not firmly secured.
Be careful when tilting.
HIGH
LOW
LOW
HIGH
PRODUCE
TEMP. SELECTOR
DELI
MEAT
LOW
PRODUCE
LOW
DELI
HIGH
PRODUCE
TEMP. SELECTOR
DELI
MEAT
TEMP. SELECTOR
MEAT
LOW
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