LG LFC20760 User Manual

BOTTOM FREEZER REFRIGERATOR

Owner’s Manual

Please read this guide thoroughly before operating and keep it handy for reference at all times.

REFRIGERADOR CON CONGELADOR INFERIOR

Manual de Usuario

Lea detenidamente estas instrucciones antes de usar el refrigerador y guárdelas como referencia para el futuro.

Models / Modelos

LFC20760**

P/No. MFL48164901

TABLE OF CONTENTS

English Version 2 Spanish Version 30

Warranty (U.S.A.) 3 - 4 Safety Instructions 5 - 6

Grounding Requirements 6

Parts and Features 7 Refrigerator Installation 8 - 13

Unpacking your refrigerator Installation 8 Base Grille 8 Removing, Reversing and Replacing

Your refrigerator doors 9 - 13 Pull out drawer 12 Leveling and door alignment 13

Using your refrigerator 14 - 19

Ensuring proper air circulation 14 Multi Flow Door alarm Setting the controls 14 - 15

Food storage guide 15 Storing frozen food 15 Refrigerator Section 16

Refrigerator shelves 16 Chef Fresh 17 Crisper humidity control 17 Optibin Crisper 17 Crisper cover with lattice on inner surface 18 Design-A-Door 18 Dairy Bin 18

Egg Box 18

Freezer Section 19

Ice Bin 19 Wire Durabase 19

Tilting Door 19 Guide-out drawer basket 19

Care and Cleaning 20 - 21

General cleaning tips 20 Outside 20 Inside walls 20 Door liner and gaskets 20 Plastic parts 20 Condenser coils 20 Light bulb replacement 20 - 21 Power interruptions 21 When you go on vacation 21

About the Custom Cube Ice Maker 22 Connecting the Water Line 23 - 25 Troubleshooting Guide 26 - 29

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LIMITED WARRANTY

United States of America

LG Electronics will repair or at its option replace, without charge, your product which proves to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use during the warranty period listed below from the date of original purchase.

This warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product during the warranty period as long as it is in the U.S. including Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. Territories.

LG Refrigerator / Freezer Warranty Period

Product Parts Labor

Refrigerator / Freezer 1 year 1 year [In-Home Service (Except Model GR-051)] Sealed System 7 years 1 year [In-Home Service (Except Model GR-051)] (Compressor, Condenser, Evaporator)

No other express warranty is applicable to this product. THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES. INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN. LG ELECTRONICS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVIENCE, LOSS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES, DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL, ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PRODUCT OR FOR ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT.

Some States do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts; so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

THE ABOVE WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO:

1. Service trips to your home to deliver and pickup, install, instruct, or replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing, or correction of unauthorized repairs.

2. Damage to the product caused by accident, pests, fire, floods, or acts of God.

3. Repairs when your LG product is used in other than normal, single-family household use.

4. Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, or improper installation. Damages caused during and/or after delivery

5. Display, discount, or refurbished units purchased with scratches, dents, or defects.

Proof of purchase is required and must be provided to LG in order to validate warranty.

Therefore, these costs are paid by the consumer.

If the product is installed outside the normal service area, any cost of transportation involved in the repair of the product, or the replacement of defective parts, shall be borne by the owner.

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE NUMBERS:

To obtain Warranty Coverage: Retain your Bill of Sale to prove date of purchase.

A Copy of your Sales Receipt must be submitted at the time warranty service is provided.

To obtain Product or Customer

Service Assistance: Press the appropriate menu option, and have your product type

To obtain the nearest Authorized Service Center:

Call 1-800-243-0000

(24 hrs a day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year)

(Refrigerator), model number, serial number, and ZIP/Postal Code ready.

Call 1-800-243-0000

(24 hrs a day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year)

Press the appropriate option, and have your product type (Refrigerator), model number, serial number, and ZIP/Postal Code ready.

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GARANTÍA LIMITADA

Estados Unidos de América

LG Electronics reparará o en su defecto reemplazará sin cargo, el producto defectuoso en material o mano de obra bajo uso normal durante el periodo de garantía que se menciona a continuación desde la fecha original de compra.

Esta garantía es válida solo para el comprador original del producto durante el periodo de garantía mientras permanezca en los E.E. U.U. Incluyendo Alaska, Hawaii y otros territorios de E.E.U.U.

Período de Garantía del refrigerador/Congelador LG

Producto

Refrigerador / Congelador 1 año 1 año [Servicio a domicilio (Excepto Modelo GR-051)] Sistema Sellado 7 años 1 año [Servicio a domicilio (Excepto Modelo GR-051)] (Compresor, Condensador, Evaporador)

No se aplicará otro tipo de garantía a este producto. LA DURACION DE OTRAS GARANTIAS , INCLUYENDO LA DE COMPRA, ESTAN LIMITADAS A LA DURACION DE ESTA GARANTIA. LG ELECTRONICS NO SE HACE RESPONSABLE POR LA PERDIDA EN EL USO DEL PRODUCTO, POR INCONVENIENCIA O CUALQUIER OTRO DAÑO DIRECTO O CONSECUENTE QUE PROVENGA DEL USO Y/O NO USO DE ESTE PRODUCTO O POR ALGUNA VIOLACION A LAS GARANTIAS IMPLEMENTADAS INCLUYENDO LA GARANTIA DE COMPRA APLICADA A ESTE PRODUCTO.

Algunos estados no permiten la exclusión o limitación de daños incidentales o consecuenciales o limitaciones en cuanto al tiempo que dura una garantía implícita; por lo que algunas de estas limitaciones o exclusiones pueden no aplicarse a usted. Esta garantía le otorga derechos legales específicos y usted puede además tener otros derechos los cuales varían de Estado a Estado.

Partes Mano de Obra

LA GARANTIA ANTERIOR NO APLICA A :

Servicio a su casa para entregar, recoger, instalar o reemplazar fusibles caseros, corregir cableado casero o plomería corrección de reparaciones no autorizadas.

Daño al producto causado por accidente, plagas, incendios, inundaciones o actos por naturaleza.

Reparaciones cuando su producto LG sea usado diferente a lo normal. Daño resultante de accidente, alteración, mal uso o instalación inadecuada.

Daños causados durante y después de la entrega.

Reemplazo, descuento o restauración de unidades compradas con rayones, abolladuras o defectos.

La prueba de la compra se requiere y se debe proporcionar a LG para validar la garantia.

Por lo tanto, estos costos serán pagados por el consumidor.

Si el producto es instalado fuera del área normal de servicio, cualquier costo de transportación relacionado en la reparación del producto, o el reemplazo de partes defectuosas, serán cargados al propietario.

NÚMEROS DE ASISTENCIA AL CLIENTE:

Para obtener cobertura de la Garantía:

Para obtener información:

Servicio de Asistencia:

Para obtener el Centro de Servicio Autorizado más cercano:

Conserve su factura para comprobar la fecha de compra.

Una copia de su recibo de compra debe ser entregada cuando se le proporcione el servicio de garantía.

Llame al

(24 hrs al día, 7 días por semana, 365 días al año)

Presione la opción de menú apropiado, y tenga su tipo de producto (Refrigerador), número de modelo, número de serie, y ZIP Código Postal listos.

Llame al

(24 hrs al día, 7 días por semana, 365 días al año)

Presione la opción adecuada, y tenga su tipo de producto(Refrigerador), número de modelo, número de serie, y ZIP /código Postal listos.

1-800-243-0000

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY MESSAGES

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 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 DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION. These words mean:

DANGER

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

WARNING

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

CAUTION

All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

may result in minor or moderate injury, or product damage only.

WARNING

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

NEVER unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull it straight out from the outlet.

Repair or replace immediately all electric service cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either the plug or connector end.

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

DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

DO NOT allow children to climb, stand or hang on the refrigerator doors or shelves in the refrigerator. They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves.

Keep fingers out of “pinch point” areas; clearances between the doors and cabinet are necessarily small. Be careful when you open the doors when children are in the area.

Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning or making any repairs. NOTE: We strongly recommend that any servicing be

performed by a qualified individual.

Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, unplug the refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit breaker or fuse box in order to avoid contact with a live wire filament. (A burnedout light bulb may break when being replaced.) either or both controls to the OFF position does not remove power to the light circuit.

Do not store bottles in the freezer compartment - they may break when frozen, causing damage.

NOTE: Setting

The refrigerator-freezer should be so positioned that the supply

plug is accessible for quick disconnection when accident happens.

For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded. Have the wall outlet and the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.

Read all instructions before using this appliance. Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described

in this use and care guide. After your refrigerator is in operation, do not touch the cold

surfaces in the freezer compartment when hands are damp or wet. Skin may adhere to the extremely cold surfaces.

In refrigerators with automatic icemakers, avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector mechanism, or with the heating element that releases the cubes. DO NOT place fingers or hands on the automatic icemaking mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in.

DO NOT refreeze frozen foods which have thawed completely. The United States Department of Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No. 69 says:

“...You may safely refreeze frozen foods that have thawed if

they still contain ice crystals or if they are still cold below 40°F (4°C).”

“...Thawed ground meats, poultry, or fish that have any off-odor or off-color should not be refrozen and should not be eaten. Thawed ice cream should be discarded. If the odor or color of any food is poor or questionable, get rid of it. The food may be dangerous to eat.”

“Even partial thawing and refreezing reduces the eating quality of foods, particularly fruits, vegetables and prepared foods. The eating quality of red meats is affected less than that of many other foods. Use refrozen foods as soon as possible to save as much of their quality as you can.”

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

DANGER: RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT

Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous... even if they will sit for “just a few days”. If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please follow the instructions at right to help prevent accidents.

BEFORE YOU THROW AWAY YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR OR FREEZER

Take off the doors.

Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.

CFC DISPOSAL

Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system that used If you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make sure CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons). CFCs are believed to harm the CFC refrigerant is removed for proper disposal by a stratospheric ozone. qualified servicer. If you intentionally release this CFC

This appliance contains fluid (refrigerant, lubricant), is made of parts and materials which are reusable and / or recyclable. All the important materials should be sent to the collecton center of waste material and can be reused after rework (recycling). For take back, please contact with the local agency.

refrigerant, you can be subject to fines and imprisonment under provisions of environmental legislation.

GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS

IMPORTANT:

Please read carefully.

TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, this appliance must be

properly grounded. Have the wall outlet and the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.

3-prong grounding type wall receptacle

3-prong grounding plug

Ensure proper ground exists before use.

RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD

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

separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided. Use a receptacle which cannot be turned off with a switch or pull chain. Do not use an extension cord.

Where a standard two-prong wall outlet is encountered, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall outlet.

Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.

NOTE: Before performing any type of installation,

cleaning, or removing a light bulb, turn the control (Thermostat, Refrigerator Control or Freezer Control, depending on the model) to OFF and then disconnect the refrigerator from the electrical source. When you are finished, reconnect the refrigerator to the electrical source and reset the control (Thermostat, Refrigerator Control or Freezer Control, depending on the model) to the desired setting.

USE OF EXTENSION CORDS

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord. However, if you still elect to use

an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL-listed (in the United States), 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding type plug and outlet, and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 120 volts.

Use of an extension cord will increase the clearance needed for the back of the refrigerator.

WARNING

POWER CORD REPLACEMENT

If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, by our service center or by qualified personal by LG Electronics, to avoid some risk.

PARTS AND FEATURES

Use this section to become more familiar with the parts and features.

NOTE:This guide covers several different 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.

Digital Sensor Control

Refrigerator Light

Shelves

Chef Fresh / Snack Pan

Can Dispenser *

Optibin Crisper

Keeps fruits and vegetable fresh and crisper

Customcube Icemaker *

Ice Tray *

Durabase Divider

Filter (Inside)*

Dairy Bin

Egg Box *

Refrigerator Door Rack

Freezer Light

Pull out Drawer

*on some models

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

UNPACKING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

Remove tape and any temporary labels from your refrigerator before using. Do not remove any warningtype labels, the model and serial number label, or the TechSheet that is attached to back wall of the refrigerator.

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

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. For more information, see the Important Safety Instructions section.

Refrigerator shelves are installed in the shipping position.

Please reinstall shelves according to your individual storage needs.

When Moving Your Refrigerator:

Your refrigerator is heavy. When moving the refrigerator for cleaning or service, be sure to protect the floor. Always pull the refrigerator straight out when moving it. Do not wiggle or walk the refrigerator when trying to move it, as floor damage could occur.

WARNING

3. Install this appliance in an area where the temperature

is between 55°F (13°C) and 110°F (43°C.) If the temperature around the appliance is too low or high, cooling ability may be adversely affected.

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

1. Clean your refrigerator thoroughly and wipe off all dust

accumulated during shipping.

2. Install accessories such as ice cube bin, drawers,

shelves, etc., in their proper places. They are packed together to prevent possible damage during shipment.

3. Let your refrigerator run for 2 or 3 hours before putting

food in it. Check the flow of cold air in the freezer compartment to ensure proper cooling. Your refrigerator is now ready for use.

WARNING:

Be careful when you work with hinge, base grille, stopper etc. You may be injured.

Do not put hands or metal sticks into air vents, base grille or bottom of refrigerator. You may be injured or receive an electrical shock.

BASE GRILLE

To remove the base grille:

1. Grasp the grille with both hands.

2. Pull the grille toward yourself. To install the base grille:

1. Place clips in openings in the metal panel.

2. Push the grille toward the refrigerator until it snaps

into place.

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from refrigerator.

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion or fire.

INSTALLATION

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

or moisture.

2. To avoid vibration, the unit must be level. If required,

adjust the leveling screws to compensate for unevenness of the floor. The front should be slightly higher than the rear to aid in door closing. Leveling screws can be turned easily by tipping the cabinet slightly. Turn the leveling screws clockwise ( ) to raise the unit, counterclockwise ( ) to lower it.

A proper distance from adjacents items

Please keep the refrigerator at a proper distance from other things. Too small a distance from adjacent items may result in lowered freezing capability and increased electricity consumption charges.

1”

(2.54 cm)

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

HOW TO REMOVE REFRIGERATOR DOOR (models without water dispenser)

1. Removing Refrigerator Door NOTE: Handle appearance may vary.

IMPORTANT: Before you begin, turn the refrigerator OFF and unplug it. Remove food and any bins from doors.

Left Door

Loosen the cover screw (1). Disconnect door switch wire (2). Loosen hinge bolts (3). Lift off the top hinge (4). Place the door on a non-scratching surface with the inside up.

Right Door

Loosen the cover screw (1). Disconnect door switch wire (2). Disconnect wire harness (5).

Loosen hinge bolts (3). Loosen ground screw (6). Lift off the top hinge (4).

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

CAUTION: When removing top hinge, be careful that the door does not fall forward.

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

2. Replacing Refrigerator Door

Right Door

Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin (7). Make sure the door is aligned with the cabinet. Replace the top hinge (4) installing hinge screws (3) to secure it. Make sure the gasket on the door is flush against the cabinet and is not folded. Support the door on the handle side while securing. And make sure the door is straight and the gap between the doors is even across the front. Install the ground screw (6). Connect the door switch wire (2). Tighten the cover screw (1).

Left Door

Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin (5). Make sure the door is aligned with the cabinet. Replace the top hinge (4) installing hinge screws (3) to secure it. Make sure the gasket on the door is flush against the cabinet and is not folded. Support the door on the handle side while securing. And make sure the door is straight and the gap between the doors is even across the front. Connect the door switch wire (2). Tighten the cover screw (1).

Note: To use like reference the previous image.

HOW TO REMOVE DOOR HANDLES

NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page.

1.. Removing Refrigerator Handle

••Loosen the set screws (1) with the 3/32” Allen

wrench and remove the handle (2).

Loosen the handle mounting fasteners (3) with the 1/4” Allen wrench.

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE PULLOUT DRAWER

IMPORTANT: To avoid possible injury, product or property

damage, you will need two people to perform the following instructions.

1. Removing Pullout Drawer

• Pull the drawer open to full lower extension. Remove the

lower basket (1) by lifting basket from rail system.

• With both hands, hold both sides of the door and pull it up to separate it from the rails.

• Press both hangers with yours thumbs to lift it up.

• Separate the left and right rail cover

• Remove the screws(2) of the rail on both sides.

• With both hands, hold the center of the bar and push it in to let both rails fitted simultaneously.

CAUTION: When you remove the drawer, do not hold handle. If it comes off, it could cause personal injury.

CAUTION: When laying down the drawer, be careful not to damage the floor or hurt your feet by the sharp edges on hinge side.

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE

PULL OUT DRAWER

IMPORTANT: To avoid possible injur or product or property damage, you will need two people to perform the following instructions.

2. Installing Pullout Drawer

• With both hands, hold the center of the bar and pull it out to let both rails out to full extension simultaneously.

• Make sure you have a right rail cover for each side.

Right

Rail cover

Left

Rail cover

• Align the top holes of the rail cover with the top holes of

the door supports to assemble the rail cover.

• Hook door supports (1) into rail tabes (2) .

• Lower door into final position and tighten the screws (3)

Verify the hole’s assembly

• With the drawer pulled out to full extension, insert the

lower basket (4) in the rail assembly.

WARNING: To prevent accidental child and pet entrapment or suffocation risk. DO NOT allow them to play inside of drawer.

WARNING: DO NOT step or sit down on Freezer Door.

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

LEVELING AND DOOR ALIGNMENT

Leveling

Your refrigerator has two front leveling screws one on the right and one on the left. If your refrigerator seems unsteady or you want the doors to close easier, adjust the Refrigerator’s tilt using the instructions below:

1. Plug the refrigerator’s power cord into a 3-prong

grounded outlet. Move the refrigerator into its final position.

2. Turn the leveling screw clockwise to raise that side of

the refrigerator or counterclockwise to lower it. It may take several turns of the leveling screw to adjust the tilt of the refrigerator.

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

Door Alignment

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

1. With one hand, lift up the door you want to raise at

middle hinge.

2. With other hand, use pliers to insert snap ring as

shown.

3. Insert additional snap rings until the doors are aligned.

(Three snap rings are provided with unit.)

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 amount.

4. Re-adjust if necessary.

5. Replace the base cover.

NOTE: Your new refrigerator is uniquely designed with

two fresh food doors. Either door can be opened or closed independently of one another. You may have to exert slight pressure on doors to get them to close completely.

USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

ENSURING PROPER AIR CIRCULATION

In order to ensure proper temperatures, air must flow between the refrigerator and freezer sections. As shown in the illustration below, air enters at top of freezer and circulates down. From bottom of freezer, air is forced up to top of refrigerator. Air enters refrigerator through top vent, then circulates and exists at bottom, where it returns to freezer.

MULTI-FLOW

Multi-Flow means powerful and effective cooling operation. This is especially noticeable when new food is placed in the refrigerator compartment.

If water or foreign substances enter the cool air vent while cleaning, efficiency will be lowered. In addition, if gasket is damaged, efficiency may be lowered because of escaping cool air.

Leave it at this setting for 24 hours (one day) to stabilize. Then adjust the compartment temperature as desired.

Middle Models

(Identify your control type)

R efrigerator control: position 1 to 7, represent the

following temperature range

(32°F to 47°F or 0°C to 8°C)

The higher the number setting, the colder the refrigerator compartment will become.

REFRIGERATOR TEMP

ADJUST

WARMER

4 IS RECOMMENDED

Freezer control: position 1 to 7

(-6°F to 8°F or -21°C to -13°C)

When the setting is at a higher number, the freezer compartment becomes colder.

Ice Plus

Press the Ice Plus key and the LED will turn on. This function will remain activated for 24 hours and intensify the cooling speed of freezer and increase the amount of ice.

Do not block any of cool air vents with food packages. If the vents are blocked, airflow will be interrupted and temperature and moisture problems may occur.

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, wrap or cover foods tightly. (See the Food Storage Guide section for details.)

DOOR ALARM

With this feature you´ll listen a alarm when the freezer or

refrigerator door is not closed within 1 minute after it is

opened. These tones repeat every 30 seconds.

The alarm is cancelled when the freezer or the

refrigerator is closed correctly.

SETTING THE CONTROLS (Models without water dispenser)

Your refrigerator has two controls that let you regulate the temperature in the freezer and refrigerator compartments.

Initially set the REFRIGERATOR CONTROL and the

FREEZER CONTROL at position number “4”.

FREEZER TEMP

WARMER

4 IS RECOMMENDED

COLDER

ADJUST

ADJUSTING CONTROL SETTINGS

Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding food. It is best to wait 24 hours before you put food into 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 as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm.

The refrigerator control functions as the thermostat for the entire appliance (refrigerator and freezer sections.) 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 temperatures in the refrigerator or freezer, start 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 chart below as a guide.

Always remember to wait at least 24 hours between adjustments.

USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

RECOMMENDED

CONDITION/REASON: ADJUSTMENT: REFRIGERATOR section Turn

too warm REFRIGERATOR

Door opened often control to next Large amount of food added higher number, Room temperature very warm wait 24 hours,

then re-check

FREEZER section too warm/ Turn FREEZER ice not made fast enough control to next

Door opened often higher number, Large amount of food added wait 24 hours, Very cold room temperature Then re-check (can’t cycle often enough) Heavy ice usage Air vents blocked by items Move items out of

airstream

REFRIGERATOR section too Turn cold REFRIGERATOR

Controls not set correctly for control to next your conditions lower number,

wait 24 hours,

then re-check

FREEZER section too cold Turn FREEZER

Controls not set correctly for control to next your conditions lower number,

wait 24 hours, then re-check

FOOD STORAGE GUIDE

Fruit

Wash, let dry, and store in refrigerator in plastic bags or in the crisper. Do not wash or hull berries until you are ready to use them. Sort and keep berries in their original container in a crisper, or store in a loosely closed paper bag on a refrigerator shelf.

Leafy vegetables

Remove store wrapping and trim or tear off bruised and discolored areas. Wash in cold water and drain. Place in a plastic bag or plastic container and store in the crisper.

Vegetables with skins (carrots, peppers)

Place in plastic bags or plastic container and store in crisper.

Fish

Use fresh fish and shellfish the same day purchased.

Chef fresh

Store most chef fresh in original wrapping as long as it is airtight and moisture-proof. Rewrap if necessary.

Leftovers

Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Plastic containers with tight lids can also be used.

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 margarine

Keep opened butter in a covered dish or closed compartment. When storing an extra supply, wrap in freezer packaging and freeze.

Cheese

Store in the original wrapping until you are ready to use it. Once opened, rewrap tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil.

Milk

Wipe milk cartons. For best storage, place milk on interior shelf, not on door shelf.

Eggs

Store in original carton on interior shelf, not on door shelf.

STORING FROZEN FOOD

NOTE: For further information about preparing food for

freezing or food storage times, check a freezer guide or a reliable cookbook.

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 you do, you could have food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator and also dry out frozen food.

Packaging recommendations:

Rigid plastic containers with tight-fitting lids Straight-sided canning/freezing jars Heavy-duty aluminum foil Plastic-coated paper Non-permeable plastic wraps Specified freezer-grade self-sealing plastic bags

Follow package or container instructions for proper freezing methods.

Do not use:

Bread wrappers Non-polyethylene plastic containers Containers without tight lids Wax paper or wax-coated freezer wrap Thin, semi-permeable wrap

USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

Freezing

IMPORTANT: Do not store bottles in the freezer

compartment - they may break when frozen, causing damage.

Your freezer will not quick-freeze any large quantity of food. Do not put more unfrozen food into the freezer than will freeze within 24 hours (no more than 2 to 3 lbs 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 (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.

NOTE: Allow hot foods to cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then package and freeze. Cooling hot foods before freezing saves energy.

NOTE: Do not store food near the sensor; it may cause the sensor to malfunction.

WARNING

Suffocation Hazard

When using dry ice, provide adequate ventilation. Dry ice is frozen carbon dioxide (CO )2. When it vaporizes, it can displace oxygen, causing dizziness, light-headedness, unconsciousness and death by suffocation. Open a window and do not breathe the vapors.

To remove a shelf:Tilt up the front of the shelf in the

direction of (1) and lift it in the direction of (2). Pull the shelf out.

To replace a shelf : Tilt the front of the shelf up and guide the shelf hooks into the slots at a desired height. Then lower the front of the shelf so that the hooks drop into the slots.

NOTE: Make sure that shelves are level from one side to the other. Failure to do so may result in the shelf falling or spilling food.

Sliding Out Shelves (optional on some models)

You can slide some glass shelves in and out of your refrigerator as follows.

To slide the shelf out, carefully pull front of shelf toward you.

To slide shelf in, push shelf in until it stops.

REFRIGERATOR SECTION

REFRIGERATOR SHELVES

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

Storing similar food items together in your refrigerator and adjusting the shelves to fit different heights of items will make finding the exact item you want easier; it will also reduce the amount of time the refrigerator door is open, saving energy.

IMPORTANT: Do not clean glass shelves with warm water when they are cold. Shelves may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes or impact, such as bumping. For your protection, glass shelves are made with tempered glass, which will shatter into small pebblesized pieces.

NOTE: Glass shelves are heavy. Use special care when removing them to avoid dropping them.

Adjusting Shelves

Remove shelves from the shipping position and replace shelves in the position you want.

To remove a sliding shelf from its metal frame:

1. Pull the shelf out to the stop position.

2. Tilt the front of the shelf up and pull it past the stop position.

3. Lift up the shelf to remove.

R eplace the shelf by reversing the above steps.

Convenience Shelves (on some models)

Folding Shelf: You can store taller items such as gallon

containers or bottles by simply sliding the shelf back.

USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

CHEF FRESH / SNACK PAN

While holding the chef fresh with one hand, pull it forward slightly. Lift slightly and pull it out.

On some models is applied an independent temperature control.

NOTE: DO NOT store lettuce or other leafy produce in

this drawer.

COLD

Cauliflower Cucumbers Zucchinis

Apples Corn Oranges Grapes

COLDER

Steaks Hard cheeses Cold cuts Bacon Hot dogs

OPTIBIN CRISPERS (on some models)

The OptiBin Crispers provide fresher-tasting fruit and vegetables by letting you easily control humidity inside the crisper. The OptiBin Crispers include: 1) a humidity control knob at the front of the crisper cover and 2) a large lattice on the inner surface of the cover to hold

or release moisture.

To remove the glass:

1. Lift up the glass after inserting a screwdriver under

the crisper cover.

2. Pull up and out.

WARNING: Fruits and vegetables may be damage

at the coldest setting.

CRISPER HUMIDITY CONTROL

(on some models)

You can control the amount of humidity in the moisturesealed crispers. Adjust the control to any setting between

“ ”

and

:Lets moist air out of the crisper for best storage of

fruits.

“ ”

Keeps moist air in the crisper for best storage of

fresh, leafy vegetables.

To remove the crisper:

1. Slide crisper straight out to the stop.

2. Lift the front of the crisper, then pull it out to remove.

3. Replace the crisper by sliding it back in fully past

the drawer stop.

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