LG GR-Y31FWAHL Product Manual
OWNER’S MANUAL
HOUSEHOLD
REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER
Please read this owner's manual thoroughly before
operating and keep it handy for reference at all times.
GR-Y31FWAHL
www.lg.com
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P/No. : MFL68507640
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
3 PRODUCT FEATURES
4 IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
8 COMPONENTS
8 Fridge Exterior
9 Fridge Interior
10 INSTALLATION
10 Installation Overview
11 Unpacking Your Fridge
11 Choosing the Proper Location
11 - Flooring
12 - Ambient Temperature
12 How to Remove the Fridge Door
17 How to Remove the Freezer Door
17 Height Adjustment
17 - Fridge Door Height Adjustment
18 - If the heights of the Freezer doors are
different
19 Connecting the Water Line
19 - Before You Begin
19 - Water Pressure
20 - What You Will Need
20 - Water Line Installation Instructions
22 Turning On the Power
23 HOW TO USE
23 Before Use
24 Control Panel
24 - Control Panel Features
31 In-Door Ice Bin
31 - Detaching the In-Door Ice Bin
31 - Assembling the In-Door Ice Bin
32 Automatic Icemaker
34 Ice and Water Dispenser
35 Storing Food
35 - Food Preservation Location
37 - Food Storage Tips
37 - Storing Frozen Food
38 Adjusting the Fridge Shelves
38 - Detaching the Shelf
38 - Refitting the Shelf
39 - Using the Folding Shelf
39 - When Closing the Door
40 Big Fresh Zone
40 - Removal of the Big Fresh Zone
drawer
40 - Refitting the Big Fresh Zone drawer
41 How to remove and refit the vegetable
box
42 Extra Space (Multi collection corner)
42 Fridge Basket
42 Dairy Corner
42 Door-In-Door
43 - Door-In-Door Shelf Disassembly
44 Adjustable Moving Basket
44 Freezer Drawer
44 - Freezer Drawer Removal
45 - Refitting the Freezer Drawer
45 Freezer/Fridge Basket
46 MAINTENANCE
46 Cleaning
48 Replacing the Water Filter
49 SMART DIAGNOSIS
49 Using Smart Diagnosis
50 TROUBLESHOOTING
63 SPECIFICATION
• This product is exclusive use at 220V/50Hz.
• You should purchase transformer of more
than 2.0KVA when you want to use it at the
110V area.
• You can’t use it anywhere except 50Hz area.
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PRODUCT FEATURES
* Depending on the model, some of the following functions may not be available.
DOOR ALARM
The Door Alarm function is designed to prevent fridge malfunctioning
that could occur if a fridge door or freezer door remains open. If a fridge
door or freezer door is left open for more than 60 seconds, a warning
alarm sounds in 30 second intervals until it is closed.
EXPRESS FREEZE
The freezer section is maintained at the coldest temperature for a
24-hour period before automatically resuming normal operation. The
freezer display temperature will not change when Express Freeze is
engaged. It will also enhance ice production whilst it is on.
AUTO CLOSING HINGE
The fridge doors close automatically with a slight push. (The door only
closes automatically when it is open at an angle less than 30°.)
FILTERED WATER AND ICE DISPENSER
The water dispenser dispenses fresh, chilled water.
The ice dispenser dispenses cubed and crushed ice.
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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.
WARNING
You can be killed or seriously injured if you do not follow instructions.
CAUTION
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury, or 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.
Power
NEVER unplug your fridge by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull
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it straight out from the outlet.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent
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or 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 fridge.
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When moving your fridge 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
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prior 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 fridge where there may be a danger of it falling. Installation on a non
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sturdy timber floor may cause difficulty in door alignment and cause the cabinet to deform.
Connect to potable water supply only.gas.
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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:
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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.
Use
DO NOT allow children to climb, stand, or hang on the fridge doors or shelves in the fridge.
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They could damage the fridge and seriously injure themselves.
Where fitted, do not place heavy objects on the dispenser of the fridge or hang onto it.
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Do not place heavy or dangerous objects (bottles or vases with liquid) on the fridge.
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Do not put live animals inside of the fridge.
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Do not allow children to climb into the product when it is in or out of use.
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In the event of a gas leak (propane/LPG), ventilate sufficiently and contact an authorized
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service center before use. Do not touch or disassemble the electric outlet of the fridge.
In the event of a refrigerant leak, move flammable objects away from the fridge. Ventilate
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sufficiently and contact an authorized service center.
Do not use or place flammable substances (chemicals, medicine, cosmetics, etc) near the
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fridge or store them inside the fridge. Do not place the fridge 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, 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 or mobile applications (storage of medicine or
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test materials or on ships, etc).
Unplug the power plug before cleaning or repairing the fridge.
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If the fridge is fitted with light bulbs and require replacing, unplug the fridge or turn off the
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power before doing so.
Do not modify or extend the power cord.
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Do not use a hair dryer to dry the interior. Do not light a candle to remove any interior odor.
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For your safety, this appliance must be properly grounded. Have the wall outlet and the
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circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.
Do not use an outlet that can be turned off via a remote switch. Do not use an extension
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cord. It is the 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
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cord.
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 dust or water from above or below penetrates into the fridge. Call a
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service agent.
Do not disassemble or modify the fridge.
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Do not put hands, feet, or metal objects below or behind the fridge.
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Do not operate the fridge or touch the power cord with wet hands.
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In fridges with automatic icemakers, avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector
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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 fridge is plugged in.
When dispensing ice from the dispenser, do not use crystal ceramics.
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Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment with wet or damp hands, when your
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fridge is in operation.
Do not put glass containers, glass bottles or beverage cans in the freezer.
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Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this
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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 foods that have thawed completely. It may result in serious health
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issues.
If you are throwing away your old fridge, 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.
Disposed or abandoned fridges are dangerous, even if they are sitting for only a few days. When
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disposing the fridge, remove the packing materials from the door or take off the doors but leave
the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.
If the refrigerant gas has leaked, do not touch the fridge or the power outlet and ventilate the
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room immediately. A spark could trigger an explosion causing a fire or burns. Because this
fridge uses natural gas (isobutene, R600a) as the environment-friendly refrigerant, even a small
amount (50~60g) is combustible. If gas leaks from severe damage during delivering, installing or
using the fridge, any spark may cause fire or burns.
When Disposing the refrigerator, remove the door Gasket from the door. It may cause to lock ut
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the child.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using your product, basic
safety precautions should be followed, including the following.
CAUTION
Installation
The fridge must be properly installed in accordance with the Installer Instructions that were
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taped to the front of the fridge.
Be careful when you unpack and install the fridge. Immediately dispose of packing
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materials (plastic) out of reach of children.
Use
Close the doors carefully when children are around.
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Keep fingers out of pinch point areas; clearances between the doors and cabinets are
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necessarily small. Be careful closing doors when children are in the area.
If food is stacked or stored poorly on the shelves, it may fall and cause injury when the
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door is opened.
Do not move fridge while the fridge is operating. A Compressor rattling noise may occur as
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a result and will only stop when the compressor cycles off, or when the power to the unit
is turned off and back on again. (This is normal and will not impact on the performance or
the life of the compressor. The rattling will stop after the compressor comes to a rest.)
Maintenance
Do not use strong detergents like wax or thinners for cleaning. Clean with a soft fabric.
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Wipe foreign objects (dust, water, etc) off the prongs of the power plug and contact areas
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before connecting.
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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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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
2
in size 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.
WARNING
Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of
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obstruction.
Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other
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than those 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,
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unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
The refrigerant and insulation blowing gas used in the appliance require special disposal
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procedures. When disposal, please consult with service agent or a similarly qualified
person.
WARNING
Use drinkable water for ice making.
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COMPONENTS
Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features of your fridge.
Page references are included for your convenience.
*The appearance and specifications of the actual product may differ depending on the
model.
Fridge Exterior (Applicable to some models only)
LED Display
Displays the fridge
and freezer’s target
temperature, the water
filter condition and the
dispenser status.
Door in Door
release Button
Fridge
Freezer
Filtered Water and
Ice Dispenser
Dispenses water and ice.
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Fridge Interior (Applicable to some models only)
LED interior lamps
The interior lamps light up the inside
of the fridge.
Shelf
Dairy Product Bin
Used to preserve
dairy products.
Fridge Basket
Shelf
Freezer Basket
Water Filter
Hygiene Fresh Filter
Door-In-Door
Folding Shelf
Big Fresh Zone
Freezer Basket
Extra Space
DrawerDrawer
Indoor Ice Bin
Ice cubes are
automatically
produced.
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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
fridge
3 Connecting the
water supply and
water line
2 Choosing the
proper location
4 Leveling and Door
Alignment
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Choosing the Proper Location
Select a place where a water supply can
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be easily connected for the automatic
icemaker.
The fridge should always be plugged
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into its own individual properly grounded
electrical outlet rated for 220 Volts, 50 Hz,
AC only, and fused at 15 or 20 amperes.
This provides the best performance
and also prevents overloading house
wiring circuits which could cause a fire
hazard from overheated wires. It is
recommended that a separate circuit
serving only this appliance be provided.
Unpacking Your Fridge
WARNING
Use two or more people to move and
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install the fridge. Failure to do so can
result in back or other injury.
Your fridge is heavy. When moving the
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fridge for cleaning or service, be sure to
protect the floor. Always pull the fridge
straight out when moving it. Do not
wiggle or walk the fridge when trying to
move it, as floor damage could occur.
Wind the leveling feet up first so that
the unit is on its rollers.
Keep flammable materials and vapors,
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such as gasoline, away from the fridge.
Failure to do so can result in fire,
explosion, or death.
Remove tape and any temporary labels from
your fridge before using. Do not remove any
warning-type labels, the model and serial
number label, or the Tech Sheet that is
located under the front of the fridge.
To remove any remaining tape or glue, rub
the area briskly with your thumb. Tape or
glue residue can also be easily removed by
rubbing a small amount of liquid dish soap
over the adhesive with your fingers. Wipe
with warm water and dry.
Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing
alcohol, flammable fluids, or abrasive
cleaners to remove tape or glue. These
products can damage the surface of your
fridge.
Fridge 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. Poorly constructed timber flooring
can cause a limit in door adjustment and
the cabinet to become out of shape. (See
Leveling and door AlIgnment.)
NOTE
Installing on carpeting, soft tile surfaces,
a platform or weakly supported structure
is not recommended.
NOTE
The water pressure must be 20 – 120
psi or 138 – 827 kPa. If the fridge is
installed in an area with low water
pressure (below 20 psi), you can
install a booster pump to compensate
for the low pressure.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do
not install the fridge in a wet or damp
area. do not install in any outdoor or
sheltered outdoor location or direct
sunlight.
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Ambient Temperature
Install this appliance in an indoor area where
the temperature is between 13°C and 43°C.
If the temperature around the appliance is
too low or high, the cooling ability may be
adversely affected.
1
Place your appliance where it is easy to
use.
2
Avoid placing the unit near heat
sources, direct sunlight or moisture.
3
To ensure proper air circulation around
the fridge -freezer, please maintain
sufficient space on both the sides as
well as top and maintain at least 2
inches (5.08 cm) from the rear wall.
4
To avoid vibrations, the appliance must
be leveled.
5
Don’t install the appliance below 5°C. It
may affect the performance.
2” (5.08 cm)
24” (61 cm)
Removing the Left Fridge Door
How to Remove the Fridge Door
1
The water supply is connected to the
upper right part of the rear surface of
the fridge. 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
.
NOTE
Detachment of the water supply line
is applicable only when detaching
the left fridge door.
Collet
2
Remove the screw from the hinge
cover at the top of the fridge. Lift the
hook (not visible), located at the bottom
of the front side of the cover
with a
flat-head screwdriver.
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3
Remove the cover and pull out the tube
. Disconnect all wire harnesses .
4
Rotate the hinge lever counterclockwise
. Lift the top hinge free of the hinge
lever latch.
CAUTION
When lifting the hinge free of the
latch, be careful that the door does
not fall forward.
Hinge Lever Latch
5
Lift the door from the middle hinge pin
and remove the door.
CAUTION
Place the door, inside facing up, on a
non-scratching surface.
Removing the Right Fridge Door
1
Remove the top hinge cover screw .
Lift the hook (not visible), located at the
bottom of the front side of the cover
,
with a flat-head screwdriver.
2
Detach the wire harness .
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NOTE
1) Gently 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.
CAUTION
When lifting the hinge free of the
hinge lever latch, be careful that the
door does not fall forward.
Hinge Lever Latch
3
Rotate the hinge lever clockwise.
Lift the top hinge
free of the hinge
lever latch.
4
Lift the door from the middle hinge pin
and remove the door.
CAUTION
Place the door, inside facing up, on a
non-scratching surface.
Collet
Tube
Insert Line
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Install the right-side door first.
1
Make sure that the plastic sleeve is
inserted in the bottom of the door.
Lower the door onto the middle hinge
pin as shown in the figure.
2
Fit the hinge over the hinge lever
latch and slot it into place. Rotate the
lever
counterclockwise to secure the
hinge.
Assembling the Right Fridge Door
Hinge Lever Latch
4
Make sure that the door-switch located
inside the cover is tightly connected.
Position the cover in its place. Insert
and tighten the cover screw
.
3
Connect the wire harness .
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Install the left fridge door after the right
door is installed.
1
Make sure that the plastic sleeve is
inserted in the bottom of the door.
Install the fridge door onto the middle
hinge.
2
Fit the hinge over the hinge lever
latch and slot it into place. Rotate the
lever clockwise
and fasten the hinge.
Assembling the Left Fridge Door
3
Connect all the wire harnesses.
Hinge Lever Latch
4
Push the water supply tube into the
hole on the top case and pull it through
the backplate.
5
Hold the water supply connection and
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.
6
Make sure that the door-switch located
inside the cover is tightly connected.
Place the cover in its position and
tighten the cover screw
.
Collet
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Height Adjustment
Leveling the doors may not be possible
when the floor is not leveled, or is of weak
or poor construction. The fridge is heavy
and should be installed on a rigid and solid
surface. Some Timber flooring may cause
levelling difficulties if it flexes excesively.
Fridge Door Height Adjustment
If the left side door is lower, lift the left
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side door, and turn the hinge bolt using
the spanner as in the drawing. (for upper
fridge doors, use spanner
1
.)
If the right side door is lower, lift the
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right side door, and use a pair of long
nose pliers (not supplied) to additionally
insert
3
a snap ring until the heights are
balanced as in the drawing.
3
Remove the door by raising it from the
lower hinge.
How to Remove the Freezer
Door (TURN OFF THE MAIN
POWER. Same procedure for
left and right doors)
1
Remove the inner hinge bolt.
2
Twist the hinge to raise the pivoting end
so that the door can be lifted off.
Lower hinge
Height difference
Refrigeration
right hand door
Refrigeration
left hand door
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If the heights of the Freezer doors
are different
Method 1 is recommended.
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For freezer doors, use spanner
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2
.
1
(Method 1)
Open the door, and adjust the height by
screwing the nut above the foot with
the
2
spanner.
2
(Method 2, only allows a maximum of
3mm of adjustment)
(1) Use the wider side of the number
2
spanner to turn locking nut (
)
clockwise to unscrew the locking nut.
(2) Use the narrower side of the
spanner to turn the adjustment hinge
pin (
) clockwise or ( )
counterclockwise, and adjust the gap
difference between the fridge and
the freezer door.
(3) After the door heights are adjusted,
completely tighten the locking nut
(
) counterclockwise.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the hinge pin height level
too much. The hinge pin can fall out.
(Range of height adjustment : Max. 3mm)
Height difference
Locking nut
Adjustment
hinge pin
Lower door
Lift door
Unscrew nut
Tighten nut
Spanner
Lower
door
Lift door
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CAUTION
Wear eye protection during
installation to prevent injury.
Connecting the Water Line
Before You Begin
This water line installation is not covered
by the fridge warranty. Follow these
instructions carefully to minimize the risk of
expensive water damage.
Water hammer (water banging in the pipes)
in house plumbing can cause damage to
fridge 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 fridge.
If you use your fridge 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 20 and 120 psi (138 and
827kPa) on models without a water filter
and between 40 and 120 psi (280 and 830
kPa) on models with a water filter.
If a reverse osmosis water filtration system
is connected to your cold water supply,
this water line installation is not covered by
the fridge warranty. Follow the following
instructions carefully to minimize the risk of
expensive water damage.
If a reverse osmosis water filtration system
is connected to your cold water supply,
the water pressure to the reverse osmosis
system needs to be a minimum of 40 and
60 psi (280 and 420 kPa), less than 2.0~3.0
sec. to fill a cup of 7 oz (200 cc) capacity.
If the water pressure from the reverse
osmosis system is less than 21 psi (145
kPa) (takes more than 4.0 sec to fill a cup of
7 oz (200 cc) capacity):
Check to see if the sediment filter in
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the reverse osmosis system is blocked.
Replace the filter if necessary.
Allow the storage tank on the reverse
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usage.
If the issue concerning water pressure
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from reverse osmosis remains, call a
licensed, qualified plumber.
All installations must be in accordance
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with local plumbing code requirements.
CAUTION
Do not install the icemaker tubing in
areas where temperatures fall below
freezing.
CAUTION
To prevent burns and product
damange, only connect the fridge
water line to a cold water supply.
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If your existing copper water line has a
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flared fitting at the end, you will need
an
adapter
(available at plumbing supply
stores) to connect the
water line to the fridge
OR you can cut off the
flared fitting with a tube
cutter and then use a compression fitting.
Shutoff valve to connect to the cold water line.
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The shutoff valve should have a water
inlet with a minimum inside diameter of
5/32 in. at the point of connection to the
COLD WATER LINE. Saddle-type shutoff
valves are included in many water supply
kits. Before purchasing, make sure a
saddle-type valve
complies with your
local plumbing codes.
NOTE
A self piercing saddle type water
valve should not be used.
NOTE
The hookup line cannot be white,
plastic tubing. Licensed plumbers
must use only copper tubing NDA
tubing #49595 or 49599 or Cross
Link Polyethylene (PEX) tubing.
Water Line Installation Instructions
Install the shutoff valve on the nearest
frequently used drinking water line.
1
SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY
Turn on the nearest faucet to relieve the
pressure on the line.
2
CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION
Choose a location for
the valve that is easily
accessible. It is best to
connect into the side of a
vertical water pipe. When
it is necessary to connect
into a horizontal water pipe, make the
connection to the top or side, rather
than at the bottom, to avoid drawing off
any sediment from the water pipe.
3
DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE
Drill a ¼ in. hole in
the water pipe using
a sharp bit. Remove
any burrs resulting
from drilling the
hole in the pipe.
Be careful not to allow water to drain
into the drill. Failure to drill a ¼ in. hole
may result in reduced ice production or
smaller cubes.
WARNING
When using any electrical device
(such as a power drill) during
installation, be sure the device is
battery powered, double insulated
or grounded in a manner that will
prevent the hazard of electric shock.
What You Will Need
Copper Tubing,
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¼ in. outer diameter, to
connect the fridge to the water supply.
Be sure both ends of the tubing are cut
square.
To determine how much
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tubing you need: measure
the distance from the
water valve on the back of the fridge to
the water supply pipe. Then, add 8 feet
(2.4 m). Be sure there is sufficient extra
tubing (about 8 feet [2.4 m] coiled into 3
turns of about 10 in. [25 cm] diameter)
to allow the fridge to move out from the
wall after installation.
Power drill.
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½ in. or adjustable
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wrench.
Flat blade and Phillips
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head screwdrivers.
Two ¼ in. outer diameter
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compression nuts and 2 ferrules (sleeves)
to
connect the copper tubing to the shutoff
valve and the fridge water valve.
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INSTALLATION
ENGLISH
NOTE
Be sure there is sufficient extra
tubing (about 8 feet coiled into 3 turns
of about 10 in. diameter) to allow the
fridge to move out from the wall after
installation.
4
FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE
Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold
water pipe with the pipe clamp.
Pipe Clamp
Saddle-Type
Shutoff Valve
Vertical Cold
Water Pipe
NOTE
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Plumbing Codes 248CMR shall be
adhered to. Saddle valves are illegal and
use is not permitted in Massachusetts.
Consult with your licensed plumber.
5
TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP
Tighten the clamp screws until the
sealing washer begins to swell.
NOTE
: Do not overtighten clamp
or you may crush the tubing.
6
ROUTE THE TUBING
Route the tubing between the cold
water line and the fridge.
Route the tubing through a hole drilled
in the wall or floor (behind the fridge or
adjacent base cabinet) as close to the
wall as possible.
Pipe Clamp
Clamp Screw
Washer
Inlet End
7
CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE
Place the compression nut and ferrule
(sleeve) for copper tubing onto the
end of the tubing and connect it to the
shutoff valve. Make sure the tubing is
fully inserted into the valve. Tighten the
compression nut securely.
8
FLUSH OUT THE TUBING
Turn the main water
supply on and flush
out the tubing until the
water is clear.
Shut the water off at
the water valve after
about one quart of water has been
flushed through the tubing.
9
CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE
FRIDGE
NOTE:
Before making the connection to the
fridge, be sure that the fridge power cord is not
plugged into the wall outlet.
a. Remove the plastic flexible cap from the
water valve.
b. Place the compression nut and ferrule
(sleeve) onto the end of the tubing as
shown.
c. Insert the end of the copper tubing into
the connection as far as possible. While
holding the tubing, tighten the fitting.
Tubing Clamp
¼ in. Tubing
¼ in.
Compression
Nut
Fridge
Connection
Ferrule
(sleeve)
Saddle-Type
Shutoff Valve
Packing Nut
Outlet Valve
Compression
Nut
Ferrule
(sleeve)
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