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OWNER’S MANUAL

TOP FREEZER

REFRIGERATOR

Please read this manual carefully before operating your appliance and retain it for future reference.

Model Name*=color number

LTCS20220*

LTCS24223*

LTNS20220*

LTCS20120*

GT66BP*

GT58BP*

GT57BP*K

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important Safety Instructions	2-3
Requirements for Ground Connection	3
Parts and Features	4
Refrigerator Installation	5-12
Unpacking	5
Installation	5
How to remove and Install the
Refrigerator Doors	6-7
How to reverse and Install the
Refrigerator Doors	8-11
Closing and Aligning the Doors	12
Using your Refrigerator	13-17
Ensuring Proper Air Circulation	13
Adjusting the Controls	13
Adjusting Control Settings	14
Food Storage Guide	14
Refrigerator Shelves	16
Pantry Drawer	16
Ice Tray	16
Humidity Controlled Crispers	17
Door Bins	17
Dairy Bin	17

Refrigerator Care and Cleaning	18-19
Refrigerator Cleaning	18
Outside	18
Inside	18
Door Lining & Gaskets	18
Plastic Parts (Covers and Panel)	18
Back Cover	18
Replacing Refrigerator Lights	18
Power Interruptions	19
When Going on Vacation	19
When Moving	19
About the Automatic Ice Maker	20
Connecting the Water Line	21-23
Troubleshooting Guide	24-29
Smart DiagnosisTM	30
Door Alarm	30
Warranty	31-32
Spanish Version	34

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY MESSAGES

This manual contains several important safety notices. Always read and obey all of the following safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol is a warning to potential dangers that could cause death, injury or damage to you, others or the product. All safety messages will follow after this warning symbol and the word “DANGER”, “CAUTION” or “WARNING”. These words mean:

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

You may be killed or suffer fatal damage if you do not follow instructions.

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

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor injury or damage to the product.

All safety messages inform you of potential danger, advise you on how to reduce the risk of injury and tell you what can occur if the instructions are not followed.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of ﬁre, electrical shock or personal injury, the following precaution measures should be followed:

ţNEVER disconnect the refrigerator by pulling the power cord, always grip the plug ﬁrmly and disconnect it directly from the outlet.

ţImmediately repair or replace all faulty or damaged service cables. Do not use cords that have cracks or abrasion damage on the length of the cord or on the plug.

ţWhen moving your refrigerator, take care not to roll over the electrical cord.

ţDO NOT store or use gasoline or other combustible liquids or vapors in proximity with this or any other electrical appliance.

ţDO NOT permit children to climb, stand or swing from the doors or shelves of the refrigerator. This can cause serious injury to them and damage to the product.

ţKeep your ﬁngers away from areas in which they can become caught, such as the doors, hinges and cabinets. Be careful closing the doors when children are near.

ţUnplug the refrigerator before cleaning or repairing. NOTE: We strongly recommend that any repair services be performed by a qualiﬁed professional.

ţBefore replacing a burned-out light bulb, unplug the refrigerator or shut down the circuit breaker to avoid contact with a live wire (the bulb could break while being replaced). NOTE: Setting the control to the OFF position does not disconnect the power from the light bulb circuit.

ţDo not keep bottles in the freezer compartment, they could explode after freezing and cause damage.

ţFor your safety, this product should be properly grounded. Have a qualiﬁed professional check the electrical circuit and outlet to ensure a proper ground connection.

ţRead all instructions before utilizing the product. Utilize this product only as explicitly expressed in this guide.

ţOnce the refrigerator is operating, avoid touching cold surfaces of the freezer with damp or wet hands; the skin could become adhered to these surfaces.

ţIn refrigerators with an automatic ice dispenser, avoid contact with moving parts of the ejector mechanism or with the heating mechanism that discharges the cubes. DO NOT place your ﬁngers or hands in the ice dispenser mechanism while the refrigerator is connected.

ţDO NOT refreeze foods which have already thawed. The Department of Agriculture of the United States, in your Bulletin of Home and Gardens No. 69 establishes that:

“...You can refreeze food that has thawed if they contain ice crystals or are cold and below 40 °F (4 °C)”.

“...Ground beef, perishable food or seafood that is discolored or has an unpleasant odor should not be frozen or consumed. Consumption of melted ice cream should also be avoided. If the odor or color of food is questionable, discard it. The food may be dangerous to consume”.

“Partial thawing or refreezing reduces the quality of the food, especially fruit, vegetables and prepared meals. The quality of red meat is less affected than that of other foods. Use refrozen products as soon as possible in order to maintain their quality”.

ţDo not store any living animal inside your refrigerator.

WARNING. This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. (USA only)

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

This appliance is not intended for use by children, persons with physical or mental disabilities, persons with reduced sensory or mental capacity, or persons that lack experience or know-how, unless they have supervision or instruction in relation to the use of the appliance by the person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to assure that they do not play with the appliance.

DANGER: CHILDREN MAY BECOME TRAPPED

Children becoming trapped or suffocated is not a problem of the past. Discarded and abandoned refrigerators are a hazard, even if they remain there “for just a few days”. If you would like to dispose of your old refrigerator, please follow the instructions below to prevent any accidents.

BEFORE DISPOSING YOUR REFRIGERATOR OR FREEZER WHEN NO LONGER IN USE:

Remove the doors and magnetic gaskets. Leave the shelves in place so that children cannot easily become stuck in them.

CFC DISPOSAL

Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system that uses CFC’s (chloroﬂuorocarbons). CFC affects the stratospheric layer of the ozone.f you decide to throw out your old refrigerator, ensure that CFC contaminants are properly disposed of by a qualiﬁed professional. If you intentionally remove the CFC refrigerant, you could be subject to ﬁnes or prison in accordance with environmental legislation in effect.

WARNING:

If you no longer require the use of this unit, contact the local authorities to dispose of this product in a safe way because it uses Cycle-Pentane or Pentane as foaming and ﬂammable gases for insulation. Gases insulation material require special removal process. This product contains ﬂammable insulation and refrigerant gases.

REQUIREMENTS FOR GROUND CONNECTION

IMPORTANT: Attentively read the following.

TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY

WARNING

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY, this appliance must be properly grounded. Have a qualiﬁed electrician check your wall outlet to ensure that the plug is grounded properly.

3 prong grounding type wall receptacle

3 prong
grounding	Ensure proper
plug	ground exists
	before use

It is recommended use a separate circuit for this product as well as receptacle which can not be disconnected with a switch. Do not use extension cords or adapters ungrounded.

It is your responsibility and obligation to replace twoprong outlets with that of an adequately grounded threeprong outlet.

Do not, under any circumstance, cut or extract the third prong from the plug.

NOTE: Before installation, cleaning or replacing light bulbs, you must disconnect the appliance from the power source. When ﬁnished, plug the appliance back in and adjust the thermostat to the desired position.

USE OF EXTENSION CABLES

We do not recommend the use of extension cables.

However, if you still choose to utilize an extension cable, it is absolutely necessary that it is listed in the UL (in the United States) or CSA (in Canada), that it supports three-pronged plugs and that the electrical current support a minimum of 15 A and 120 V.

The use of an extension cable will increase the amount of space needed behind the refrigerator.

RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD

Your refrigerator must always be plugged to its own outlet which is adequately grounded. The energy current should only be 115 V ~ 60 Hz, AC or 127 V ~ 60 Hz, AC (according to the National rating). and fused at 15 or 20 A. This provides the best performance and prevents an overload which could cause a ﬁre from the overheating of the cables. It is recommended that a separate circuit be used for this appliance, as well as a receptacle that cannot be disconnected with a switch.

Do not use an extension cable.

WARNING

REPLACING ELECTRICAL CABLE

If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by our service center or qualiﬁed LG technician to avoid any risk.

Do not extend or modify the power cord length, damage the power cord may cause electric shock or damage the unit.

PARTS AND FEATURES

A	K	L
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J

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

NOTE: This guide covers several models. The refrigerator you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed below. The locations of the features shown below may not match your model.

A	Custom Cube Icemaker *	J
B	Ice Bin *	K
C	Ice Tray *	L
D Freezer Shelf		M
E	Freezer Temperature Control
		N
F	Refrigerator Temperature Control
		O
G Shelves

H Refrigerator Light (LED)

IPanty Drawer

Crispers

F-Deco Duct

Smart DiagnosisTM *

Door Alarm *

Freezer Light (LED)

Freezer Door Bins

Dairy Bin

Refrigerator Door Bins

* On some models

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

WARNING

EXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARD

Use the assistance of two or more persons to move or install the refrigerator. Not following these instructions may cause injury to the back and other parts of the body.

UNPACKING

Before installing your refrigerator, remove any tape or temporary stickers. Do not remove any stickers that feature warnings, the model serial number or the technical label of the product located on the back of the refrigerator.

NOTE: Remove protective ﬁlm on doors before plugging in the unit (on some models).

To remove adhesive tape residue, rub it well with your ﬁngers and a little liquid detergent. Clean with warm water and let dry.

Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, ﬂammable liquids or abrasive cleaning products to remove the adhesive tape or glue. These products can damage the surface of your refrigerator. For more information, see the section on “Important Safety Instructions”.

The shelves come already installed in their factory position. Remove the shelves and replace them according to your spacing needs.

Moving Your Refrigerator:

Your refrigerator is extremely heavy. Make sure you protect the ﬂoor when moving your refrigerator for cleaning or servicing. Always pull your refrigerator straight out when moving it. Do not shift from side to side or “walk” the refrigerator when attempting to move it as this can cause damage to the ﬂoor.

WARNING

EXPLOSION HAZARD

Keep all ﬂammable materials and vapors (such as gasoline) away from the refrigerator. Not following these instructions may cause death, explosion or ﬁre

CAUTION:

This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: staff kitchen areas in shops, ofﬁces and other working environments; farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments, bed and breakfast type environments, catering and similar non-retail applications.

INSTALLATION

1.Avoid placing the unit near heat sources, direct sunlight, or humidity.

2.To avoid vibration, the unit should be leveled and placed on even ﬂoor. If needed, adjust the leveling screws to compensate for an unleveled ﬂoor. The front should be slightly taller than the rear to ensure that the doors close properly. The leveling screws can easily be turned by slightly tilting the front of the refrigerator, turning the leveling screws clockwise ( ) to raise it and counter-clockwise ( ) to lower it.

3.Install the refrigerator in an area between 55 °F (13 °C) and 110 °F (43 °C). If the surrounding temperature is lower or higher than previously mentioned, it can adversely affect the unit.

CAUTION: Avoid placing the unit near heat sources, direct sunlight or humidity.

ONCE INSTALLED

1.Carefully clean your refrigerator and remove and dust accumulated during shipping.

2.Install accessories such as the ice bin, door racks, shelves, etc., in their proper places. These are already packed to prevent any possible damage during shipping.

3.Leave your refrigerator on for 2 to 3 hours before storing food inside. Verify that there is a ﬂow of cold air in the freezer compartment to ensure proper cooling. Your refrigerator is now ready for use.

WARNING:

ţTake care when working with the hinges, base cover and stops, etc. You may injure yourself.

ţDO not place your hands or any tools in the air vents, the base cover or in the bottom of the refrigerator. This may cause injury or electrical shock.

Keep a Proper Distance from Adjacent Objects

Please keep the refrigerator at an adequate distance from other objects. Insufﬁcient spacing can reduce the refrigerator’s freezing efﬁciency and increase electricity consumption.

2” (5.08 cm)

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS

(For additional support on this topic, including helpful videos, please visit us at: www.lg .com).

If entrance is lees than 35 inches wide, the refrigerator’s door will need to be removed.

IMPORTANT: Before starting, turn off and unplug the refrigerator. Remove all food and the racks from the doors.

TOOLS YOU MIGHT NEED OR USE

1/4 in
3/8 in
10 mm
Hex Socket Wrench	Phillips Screwdriver No. 2

WARNING

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

Before you begin, either unplug the refrigerator or turn off the power at the circuit breaker or fuse box. Remove food and any door rack from the refrigerator. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury.

1. Removing Freezer Door

ţGently pry off the Top Hinge Cover with a ﬂat head screwdriver and remove it. See Fig. 1.

Flat Head Screwdriver

Adjustable Wrench

Fig. 3

Middle Hinge Bracket

Hinge Pin

2. Removing Refrigerator Door

Fig. 1

ţ Loose and remove the two bolts and the screw to remove the middle hinge bracket from refrigerator housing (Figure 4). Set parts aside (Figure 5).

Fig. 4

Middle

Hinge Bracket

ţUsing 10 mm or 3/8 inch socket wrench, remove the three bolts and lift the Top Hinge (See Fig. 2). Set parts aside.

Fig. 2

Fig. 5

ţLift freezer door slightly and remove it (See Fig. 3) Set parts aside.

ţLift up door slightly and remove it (See Figure 6).

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

Fig. 6

Fig. 9

To replace doors, begin with refrigerator door and then follow with freezer door.

3. Replacing Refrigerator Door

Set door on Bottom Hinge Pin (See Figure 7).

Place hinge pin of middle bracket inside the hinge pin insert on the top of the door (See Figure 8). Hold the door in place and line up the hinge with the holes in the refrigerator housing.

Fig. 7

Bottom Hinge Pin

Fig. 8

Use the two bolts and the screw to refasten the middle hinge with the refrigerator housing. See Figure 9.

4. Replacing Freezer Door

Set the freezer door onto the Middle Hinge pin (Figure 10).

Place upper hinge in the top of the freezer door and line up the hinge with the holes in top of refrigerator. Use the three bolts to fasten the hinge (See Figure 11).

Fig. 10

Fig. 11

Carefully, force the top hinge cover back into place over hinge (See Figure 12).

Fig. 12

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

HOW TO REVERSE AND INSTALL THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS (on some models)

You may ﬁnd it more convenient to have the doors converted from the left opening type (factory installed) to the right opening type. Directions refer to the right side as the side on your right as you face the unit.

	TOOLS YOU MIGHT NEED OR USE
1/4 in
3/8 in
10 mm
Hex Socket Wrench	Phillips Screwdriver No. 2	Flat Head Screwdriver

WARNING

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

1. Removing Freezer Door

Gently pry off the top hinge cover with a ﬂat head screwdriver and remove.

Move the Hinge Pin Insert Bracket to the other side of the door, keeping the same orientation, and move the Hinge Pin Insert into the hole on the left side of the bracket.

Hinge Pin Insert

Hinge Pin

Insert Bracket

Using 10mm or 3/8 inch socket wrench, remove the three bolts and lift off the top hinge. Set parts aside

Reverse the Door Closer/Stop by ﬂipping it over. Place it on top of the Hinge Pin Insert Bracket, and tighten both down with the screw.

Slightly lift up the refrigerator door and remove it.

Pry off the cover on the top left side of the refrigerator to uncover the screw holes.

Set the freezer door and top hinge parts to the side and remove the refrigerator door.

Middle Hinge Bracket	Cover
	(on top of
	refrigerator)

Hinge Pin

Turn the freezer door upside down on a non-scratch surface. Loosen the screw to remove the Door Closer/Stop and Hinge Pin Insert.

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

2. Reversing and Reinstalling Refrigerator Door

Using a ¼” socket wrench, loosen and remove Hinge Pin from the Middle Hinge Bracket. Remove washer underneath the middle hinge and set aside.

NOTE: At this point the door will be loose. Slightly lift the door and remove it.

Loosen and remove the two bolts and use the Phillips head screwdriver to remove the Middle Hinge Bracket from the refrigerator housing. Set parts aside.

Remove the washer from the Bottom Hinge Pin. Using a ¼” socket wrench, loosen and remove the Hinge Pin from the Bottom Hinge. Reattach the Hinge Pin to the opposite side of the hinge. NOTE: This is easier to do while the hinge is still attached.

Using a 3/8’’ socket wrench with a 2-Inch extension and screwdriver, loosen the two bolts and one screw, and remove the Bottom Hinge from right side of the housing.

Remove the Decorative Caps on the bottom of the refrigerator housing. You will need these holes for the Bottom Hinge.

Move the Bottom Hinge tothe left side of the housing, keeping the same orientation, and reattach with the two bolts and one screw. The ﬂat screw must be placed on the exterior side of the hinge. Move the Decorative Bolt to the hole on the lower right side

of the housing.

Turn the refrigerator door upside down on a nonscratching surface. Loosen the two screws to remove the Bottom Hinge Pin Insert Bracket with the Hingr Pin Insert.

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

Hinge

Pin Bracket

Hinge Pin

Insert

Flip the Middle Hinge Bracket, (ﬂange will now be on top) position it on left side of the refrigerator and reattach with two bolts and a Phillips screwdriver. Place the refrigerator door down over the pin on the bottom hinge. Place the washer between the refrigerator door and middle hinge and re-attach Hinge Pin to Hinge Bracket with a ¼” socket wrench.

NOTE: Bracket has been ﬂipped, but Hinge Pin stays in the same orientation with its hexagonal end facing upward.

Take out the Hinge Pin Insert and move the Bracket to the other side of the door, keeping the same orientation. Place the Hinge Pin Insert into the left side of the bracket. Tighten the Hinge Pin Bracket to the door.

Hinge

Pin Bracket

Hinge Pin Insert

Flange

Middle Hinge

Bracket

Insert the Decorative Screw into the outer hole on the right side of the housing. Attach cover on the right side. Cover is force-ﬁtted.

Decorative Screw

With a ﬂat-head screwdriver, carefully pry off and remove the cover over the screw holes on the left side of refrigerator housing.

Remove the outer lower Decorative Screw from the housing at the area between the freezer and refrigerator doors. (You will need this hole for the Middle Hinge Bracket.)

REATTACHING THE DOORS

Place the freezer door down over the Hinge Pin on the Middle Hinge Pin Bracket.

Place the Upper Hinge Pin on top of the freezer door and line up the Upper Hinge with holes on top of the refrigerator. Use the three bolts to replace the Hinge.

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

After changing doors, make sure that the corners of the Door Gaskets are not folded over. To ensure a good seal, apply a small amount of silicon grease on the corners of gaskets.

Corners

Tighten the bolts. Force-ﬁt Top Hinge Cover over Top

Hinge.

Replace cover on the top left side of the refrigerator to the right top to cover the holes. Cover is also force-ﬁtted.

Cover (on top of refrigerator)

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

CLOSING AND ALIGNING THE DOORS

To avoid vibration, the unit must be leveled. If necessary, 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.

Your refrigerator has three front leveling screws, one on the right and one on the left. If your refrigerator seems unstable or if you would like the doors to close more easily, simply adjust the inclination of the refrigerator by following the instructions below:

NOTE: Third leveling screw is used for protection of hinge lower.

1.Plug the refrigerator into a 3 prong grounded outlet. Move the refrigerator into its ﬁnal position.

2.Use a 11/16” (18 mm) wrench or an adjustable wrench to adjust the leveling screws (see Figure A), turning clockwise to raise the side of the refrigerator and

counter-clockwise to lower it. It may take several turns to adjust it to the inclination you would like.

NOTE: Having someone push against the top of the refrigerator takes some weight off the leveling screws. This will make it easier to adjust the screws.

3.Open both doors again and check to make sure that they close easily. If not, tilt the refrigerator slightly more to the rear by turning both Leveling Screws clockwise. It may take several more turns, and you should turn both Leveling Screws the same times.

Figure A

Door Alignment

If the space between your doors is uneven, follow the instructions below to align the doors:

1.Gently pry off the Top Hinge Cover with a ﬂat head screwdriver and remove.

2.Loosen the Top Hinge Bolts using a 10 mm or 13/32 inch socket wrench or open-end wrench.

3.Have someone hold the freezer door so the space between the two doors is even, and retighten the top hinge bolts.

4.Replace the Top Hinge Cover.

USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

ENSURING PROPER AIR CIRCULATION

In order to obtain stable temperature, the air must ﬂow between the freezer and refrigerator sections. As shown in the illustration below, the cold air enters through the bottom part and circulates upward. This air returns below the freezer ﬂoor and the rest of the air enters the refrigerator section through the top vent.

Do not block any of these vents with packages of food. This can interrupt the ﬂow of air and cause temperature and moisture problems.

IMPORTANT: Because air circulates between both sections, any odors formed in one section will transfer to the other. You must thoroughly clean both sections to eliminate odors. To prevent odor transfer and drying out of food, make sure you wrap or cover foods tightly (See the “Food Storage Guide” section for details).

NOTE: If you close the fresh food compartment door applying more force than necessary, freezer door may get open and close again, due internal air ﬂow of refrigerator.

ADJUSTING THE CONTROLS

ţYour refrigerator has two controls that allow you to regulate the temperature the freezer and refrigerator compartments.

ţRefrigerator Control

Initially set the Refrigerator Control on the middle setting (number 3). To do so, press the TEMPERATURE ADJUST button until it reaches the middle position (the third LED turns ON). Leave the refrigerator on this setting for 24 hours to reach the correct temperature. After 24 hours, adjust the compartment temperature as you desire. ALWAYS wait 24 hours before you adjust the temperature. If you want to set the refrigerator compartment temperature to a warmer temperature than the current, continue pressing the TEMPERATURE ADJUST button until it reaches the desired temperature.

COLD COLDEST

TEMPERATURE

ADJUST

ţDemo Mode (For Store Use Only)

Demo 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 TEMPERATURE ADJUST button until your desired temperature setting is reached. The OFF light will turn off once the Demo Mode is deactivated.

ţFreezer Control

The freezer control should come from factory on the middle setting (number 3). Wait 24 hours before adjusting the freezer compartment temperature. Roll the knob to set the freezer temperature as you desire. ALWAYS wait 24 hours after any adjustment to reach the desired temperature.

NOTE: Setting at higher number of the Freezer compartment, the temperature of freezer compartment becomes colder.

USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

ADJUSTING CONTROL SETTINGS

Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding food. It is best to wait 24 hours before adding food to the refrigerator. The mid-settings indicated in the previous section should be correct for normal household refrigerator usage. The controls are set correctly when milk or juice is cold to your liking and ice cream is ﬁrm.

The refrigerator control functions as the thermostat for the entire appliance. The higher the number setting, the longer the compressor will run to keep the temperature colder. The freezer control adjusts the cold air ﬂow from the freezer to the refrigerator. Setting the freezer control to a lower temperature keeps more cold air in the freezer compartment to make it colder.

If you need to adjust the temperature in the refrigerator or freezer, begin by adjusting the refrigerator ﬁrst. Wait 24 hours after the refrigerator adjustment to check the freezer temperature. If it is too warm or too cold, then adjust the freezer control as well.

Use the settings listed in the table below as a guide.

CONDITION/REASON:	RECOMMENDED
	ADJUSTMENT:
REFRIGERATOR section	Adjust the
is too warm	REFRIGERATOR setting
Opening the door often	to the next highest
Adding a large amount	number and wait 24
of food	hours, then check.
Room temperature is
very warm

FREEZER section is too warm/ ice is made too slowly

Opening the door often

Adding a large amount of food

Room temperature is very low (not cycling often enough)

Using ice frequently Air vents blocked by objects

Adjust the FREEZER setting to the next highest number and wait 24 hours, then check.

Remove any objects blocking air ﬂow.

REFRIGERATOR section	Adjust the
is too cold	REFRIGERATOR setting
Controls not set	to the next lowest
correctly for your	number and wait 24
conditions	hours, then check.
FREEZER section is too	Adjust the FREEZER
cold	setting to the next lowest
Controls not set	number and wait 24
correctly for your	hours, then check.
conditions

FOOD STORAGE GUIDE

ITEMS

HOW TO STORE

Storing Fresh Food Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight and moisture-proof material unless otherwise noted. This prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator. For dated products, check date code to ensure freshness.

Butter or	Store opened butter in a covered
margarine	dish or in a closed compartment.
	When storing a larger quantity,
	wrap in freezer packing and
	freeze.
Cheese	Store in original packaging until
	you are ready to use it. Once
	opened,	tightly	rewrap	with
	plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
Vegetables with	Place in bags or plastic containers
skins (carrots,	inside the crisper.
peppers)
Fruit	Wash and let dry; store in plastic
	bags in the refrigerator. Do not
	wash or pit berries until you
	are ready to eat them. Berries
	should be selected and kept in
	their original packaging (if there
	is any) or in a paper bag closed
	halfway and set on a shelf.
Leafy Vegetables	Remove original packaging and
	trim any dirty or discolored parts.
	Wash in cold water and drain.
	Place in a plastic bag or plastic
	container and store in the crisper.
Fish	Consume ﬁsh or seafood the
	same day purchased.
Chef Fresh	Store any meat in original airtight,
	moisture-proof		packaging.
	Rewrap if necessary.
Leftovers	Cover	leftovers	with	plastic
	wrap or	aluminum foil.		Plastic

containers with airtight lids can also be used.

USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

Packaging Recommendations:
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Do not use:
Bread	r
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Containers			seals.
Wax		wax	stic.
Thin wr			ot wat	roof.

Freezing

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			caus

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WARNING

SUFFOCATING DANGER

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USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

REFRIGERATOR SHELVES

PANTRY DRAWER (on some models)

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

To remove the Pantry Drawer:

Adjusting the shelves to ﬁt different heights of items will
make ﬁnding the exact item you want easier. Doing so
will also reduce the amount of time the refrigerator door
is open which will save energy.
IMPORTANT: Do not clean glass shelves with warm water	2
while they are cold. Shelves may break if exposed to	1
sudden temperature changes or impact.	1
NOTE: Glass shelves are heavy. Use special care when
removing them.
Adjusting Shelves
Remove shelves from the shipping position and replace
shelves in the position you want.
To remove a shelf—Tilt up the back of the shelf in the
direction of 1 and lift it in the direction of 2 . Pull
the shelf out.
	Grasp the drawer handle and pull it forward to the drawer
	stop. Lift up and pull out.

To reinstall a shelf—Slide the shelf into the guides until it stops.

To replace the Pantry Drawer:

Slide the drawer back all the way past the drawer stop.

Ice Tray (On some models)

indicated in the picture. Do not overﬁll with water or ice cubes will be difﬁcult to remove

freezer dial to 3.

Twist the ice tray to remove the ice cubes

so may result in damage to the tray.

pour water on the back of the tray or soak it in water before removing ice cubes.

USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

HUMIDITY CONTROLLED CRISPERS

To remove the crisper cover:

The crispers provide fresher tasting fruit and vegetables by letting you easily control humidity inside the drawer.

You can control the amount of humidity in the moisturesealed crispers by adjusting the control to any setting between VEGETABLES and FRUIT.

VEGETABLES keeps moist air in the crisper for best storage of fresh, leafy vegetables.

FRUIT lets moist air out of the crisper for best storage of fruit.

To remove and install the crisper drawers:

1.Pull the crisper drawer out to the drawer stop.

2.Lift the front of the crisper up, then pull it straight out.

3.To install, slightly tilt up the front, insert the drawer into the frame and push it back into place, past the drawer stop.

To remove the crisper glass:

1.Remove the crisper drawers (as described above).

2.Reach in under the glass and lift up.

3.Gently push the glass up and out.

1.Remove both crisper drawers.

2.Remove the crisper glass.

3.While holding the support and crisper cover, pull up and out.

DOOR BINS

The door bins are removable for easy cleaning and adjustment.

1. To remove the bin, simply lift the bin up and pull straight out.

2. To replace the bin, slide it in above the desired support and push down until it snaps into place.

NOTE: Some bins may vary in appearance and will only ﬁt in one location.

DAIRY BIN

1.To remove the Dairy Bin, simply lift up and pull out.

2.To replace the Dairy Bin, slide it in above the desired support slots and push down until it stops.

Dairy Bin

REFRIGERATOR CARE AND CLEANING

WARNING

EXPLOSION HAZARD

Do not use ﬂammable cleaners. Not following these instructions can cause death, explosion or ﬁre.

The refrigerator, as well as the freezer, do their own de-freezing. This process does not prevent the build up of contaminants, therefore it is suggested that you clean both parts once a month; clean spilled liquids immediately.

BACK COVER

WARNING

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

Before you begin, either unplug the refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit breaker or fuse box.

NOTE: Back Cover should only be
removed by a qualiﬁed technician.
In order to get an efﬁcient
performance of your	refrigerator,	BACK
clean the back cover of it at least		BACK
clean the back cover of it at least		COVER
twice a year.

REFRIGERATOR CLEANING

ţUnplug your refrigerator.

ţPull out all of the removable parts (such as the vegetable and dairy doors).

ţUse a clean sponge (or a soft rag) and use it with lukewarm water mixed with detergent. Do not use abrasive or concentrated cleaners.

ţHand wash it, and dry it thoroughly. ţPlug the refrigerator back in.

OUTSIDE

Wax the outside in order to create better protection. Make sure you use a product speciﬁcally design to be used for electro-domestic products (car wax is acceptable). Use a clean, soft rag, and perform this task twice a year. For metal-made refrigerators, do not wax, simply clean it with water and detergent. Do not use concentrated or abrasive products.

In case of STS, apply cleaner in same direction that hair line of STS.

NOTE: Avoid the usage of chemical products that contain phosphates or bleach.

INSIDE (Allow freezer to slightly warm up a small degree to prevent cloth from sticking)

In order to eliminate bad odors, clean the inside of the refrigerator with a mixture of baking powder and lukewarm water (one teaspoon of baking powder per cup of water). Ensure that the powder dissolves thoroughly, in order to prevent any sort of damage.

DOOR LINING AND GASKETS

Use only a mild detergent (such as dish soap).

PLASTIC PARTS (Covers and Panels)

Do not use abrasive, paper or rough products. These could damage the product.

REPLACING REFRIGERATOR LIGHTS

The refrigerator and freezer compartment lights are LED interior lighting, and service should

be performed by a qualiﬁed technician.

WARNING

ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD

Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, either unplug the refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit breaker or fuse box.

REFRIGERATOR CARE AND CLEANING

POWER INTERRUPTIONS

1.In case of a black out, call your electric company and ask how long it will last.

2.In case of a 24 hour or less black out, do not open the refrigerator; this will keep the food fresh.

3.In case of a longer black out, do one of the following options:

ţ Pull out all of the frozen food and keep them in an ice chest.

ţ Put 2 lbs (907 g) of frozen ice (make sure you use gloves) for each square foot (28 L) inside the freezer. This task will preserve the food from 2 to 4 days.

ţ In case you do not possess neither ice chest or dry ice, consume your food as soon as possible.

REMEMBER: In a power failure, a full freezer stays cold longer than a partially ﬁlled one. A freezer full of meat stays cold longer than a freezer full of baked goods. If you see that food contains ice crystals, it may be safely refrozen, although the quality and ﬂavor may be affected. If the condition of the food is poor or if you feel it unsafe, dispose of it.

WHEN GOING ON VACATION

If you decide to leave your refrigerator on when going away, consider these steps:

1.Consume all of the perishable items and freeze the rest.

2.Empty the ice bin.

If you decide to leave your refrigerator off:

1.Remove all of the food.

2.Unplug your refrigerator.

3.Clean and dry it well.

4.Make sure the doors stay open (use blocks or tape) in order to prevent bad odors and fungi from happening.

WHEN MOVING

If you decide to take your refrigerator with you when moving, consider the following:

1.Remove all of the food from it, and place the frozen food in an ice chest with dry ice.

2.Unplug your refrigerator.

3.Empty the water from its tray.

4.Clean and dry it with a rag.

5.Pull out all of the removable parts, and wrap them with adhesive tape.

6.Depending on the model of the refrigerator, lift the top part of the refrigerator so it can roll with ease, or screw the levelers so it won´t scratch the ﬂoor. Consult to the section “Closing and Aligning Doors”.

7.Keep the doors closed with the cable glued to the refrigerator cabinet with an adhesive tape.

When your refrigerator arrives to your home, put everything back into place and read the section “Refrigerator Installation” in order to obtain installation preparation. In case your refrigerator has a factory ice maker, remember you have to reconnect the water supply.

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