LG LFC21760 Series, LFC21760ST, LFD21860ST, LFD25860, LFC25760ST User Manual

BOTTOM FREEZER
REFRIGERATOR

User’s Guide

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

CONGELADOR
INFERIOR
REFRIGERADOR

Guía para el Uso y Cuidado

Lea detenidamente estas instrucciones antes
utilizar el frigorífico y guárdelas como referencia
para el futuro.

CONGÉLATEUR
INFÉRIEUR
RÉFRIGÉRATEUR

Guide d’Utilisation et
d’Entretien

Veuillez lire ce manuel en entier avant de mettre
en marche l'unité et conservez-le à portée de la
main pour le consulter à tout moment.

Models / Modelos / Modèles

LFC21760**/LFC25760

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website:http://www.lg.ca

☎

1-888-LGCANADA

FOR LG CUSTOMER SERVICE
POUR SERVICE À LA CLIENTÈLE DE LG
EL SERVICIO DE ATENCIÒN AL CLIENTE DE LG

P/No. 3828JD8991C

English Version 2

Spanish Version 36

French Version 70

Warranty (U.S.A.) 3

Warranty (CANADA) 4

Safety Instructions 5–6

Grounding Requirements 6

Parts And Features 7

Refrigerator Installation 8–15

Unpacking Your Refrigerator 8

Installation 8

Base Cover 8

Removing And Replacing
Your Refrigerator Handles And Doors 9–14

Leveling And Door Alignment 15

Using Your Refrigerator 16–24

Ensuring Proper Air Circulation 16

Multi-Flow 16

Setting The Controls 16

Adjusting Control Settings 17

Food Storage Guide 17

Storing Frozen Food 18

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Refrigerator section

Refrigerator Shelves 19

Bottle Holder 19

Optibin Crisper 20

Crisper Humidity Control 20

Removing Crisper 20

Crisper Cover With Lattice On Inner
Surface 21

Glide‘N’Serve 22

Modular Door Bin 22

Dairy Bin 23

Egg Box 23

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Freezer section

Ice Bin 23

Tilt-Out Door Basket 24

Durabase 24

Durabase Divider 24

Pull out Drawer 24

Care And Cleaning 25-26

General Cleaning Tips 25

Outside 25

Inside Walls 25

Door Liner And Gaskets 25

Plastic Parts 25

Condenser Coils 25

Light Bulb Replacement 25-26

Power Interruptions 26

When You Go On Vacation 26

When You Move 26

About The Automatic Icemaker 27

Connecting The Water Line 28-30

Troubleshooting Guide 31-34

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Your LG Refrigerator will be will repaired or replaced, at LG’s option, if it proves to be defective in material or
workmanship under normal use, during the warranty period ("Warranty Period") set forth below, effective from the date
("Date of Purchase") of original consumer purchase of the product. This warranty is good only to the original purchaser
of the product and effective only when used in the United States, including Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. Territories.

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TO THE
EXTENT ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS REQUIRED BY LAW, IT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE EXPRESS
WARRANTY PERIOD ABOVE. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR ITS U.S. DISTRIBUTOR SHALL BE LIABLE
FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE,
INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOST REVENUES OR PROFITS, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE WHETHER
BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or

consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusion or limitation may
not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to
state.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO:

• Service trips to your home to deliver, pick up, and/or install the product, instruct, or replace house fuses or correct wiring, or
correction of unauthorized repairs.

• Damages or operating problems that result from misuse, abuse, operation outside environmental specifications or contrary to the
requirements of precautions in the Operating Guide, accident, vermin, fire, flood, improper installation, acts of God, unauthorized
modification or alteration, incorrect electrical current or voltage, or commercial use, or use for other than intended purpose.

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

The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances shall be borne by the consumer.

CUSTOMER INTERACTIVE CENTER NUMBERS

TO CONTACT LG ELECTRONICS BY MAIL:

LG Customer Interactive Center
P. O. Box 240007
201 James Record Road
Huntsville, Alabama 35824
ATTN: CIC

LG ELECTRONICS, INC.

LG REFRIGERATOR LIMITED WARRANTY - USA

WARRANTY PERIOD:
REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER

LABOR: One Year from the Date of Purchase.
PARTS: One Year from the Date of Purchase.

SEALED SYSTEM (Compressor, Condenser, and

Evaporator)

LABOR: One Year from the Date of Purchase.
PARTS: Seven years from the Date of Purchase.

Replacement Units and Repair Parts are warranted
for the remaining portion of the original unit’s warranty
period.

HOW SERVICE IS HANDLED:
In-Home Service (Except Model GR051):

Please retain dealer’s dated bill of sale or delivery
ticket as evidence of the Date of Purchase for proof of
warranty, and submit a copy of the bill of sale to the
service person at the time warranty service is
provided.

Please call 1-800-243-0000 and choose the
appropriate option to locate your nearest LG
Authorized Service Center. (Phones are answered

24 hours a day, 365 days per year.)

Or visit our website at: http://www.lgservice.com

To obtain Customer Assistance, Product Information, or
Dealer or Authorized Service Center location:

Call

1-800-243-0000 (24 hours a day, 365 days per

year) and select the appropriate option from the menu.

Or visit our website at: http://www.lgservice.com

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LIMITED WARRANTY (CANADA)

LG REFRIGERATOR

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 any Canadian Province.

WARRANTYPERIOD

MODEL# : LFC21760** LABOR : 2 Y ear PAR

TS : 2 Y ear

LFC25760**

SEALED SYSTEM

: Labor/ 2 Year, Parts/ 5 Years (Compressor, condenser, and evaporator)

HOW SER

VICE IS HANDLED : Call 1-888-542-2623 (1-888-LG-CANADA) and choose the appropriate

prompt. Please have product type (refrigerator) and ZIP Code ready.
See our website at http://www.lg.ca
This warranty provides in-home service.

No other express warranty is applicable to this product. THE DURATION OFANYIMPLIED WARRANTIES,

INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTYOF MERCHANTABILITY, IS LIMITED TO THE
DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN. LG ELECTRONICS USA, INC. SHALLNOT
BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OFTHE USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVIENCE, LOSS OR ANY
OTHER DAMAGES, DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL, ARISING OUTOF THE USE OF, OR
INABILITY TO USE, THIS PRODUCT OR FOR ANYBREACH OFANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITYAPPLICABLE TO
THIS PRODUCT.

Some provinces 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 province to province.

THE ABOVE W ARRANTY DOES NOT APPL Y TO:

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

2. Damage to the product caused by accident, vermin, fire, flood, alteration, misues, abuse, improper installation, or acts
of God.

3. Commercial use or use for other than the intended purpose.

Therefore, these costs are the responsibility of the consumer.

CUSTOMER ASSIST ANCE NUMBERS:

Retain your Sales Receipt to prove date of purchase.

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

Call 1-888-542-2623 (1-888-LG-CANADA) and choose the
appropriate prompt.

http://www.lg.ca

Call 1-888-542-2623 (1-888-LG-CANADA) and choose the
appropriate prompt. Please have your product type
(refrigerator) and ZIP Code ready.

http://www.lg.ca

To Prove Warranty Coverage:

To Obtain Product, Customer, or
Service Assistance by phone:

or by Internet:

To Obtain Nearest Authorized
Service Center, Parts Distributor,
or Sales Dealer by phone:

or by Internet:

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, or CAUTION. These words mean:

CAUTION

WARNING

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

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury, or product damage only.

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.

SAFETY MESSAGES

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

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

• 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
closing 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
burned-out light bulb may break when being replaced.)
NOTE: Setting either or both controls to the OFF position
does not remove power to the light circuit.

• This refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance
with the Attention Installer Instructions that were taped
to the front of the refrigerator.

• 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 off­odor 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.

• Do not modify or extend the power
cord length.

It will cause electric shock or fire.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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DANGER

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

IMPORTANT:

Please read carefully.

TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY

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 (USA), 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

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.

Ensure proper
ground exists
before use.

3-prong
grounding
plug

3-prong
grounding type
wall receptacle

Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system that used
CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons). CFCs are believed to harm
stratospheric ozone.

If you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make sure
the CFC refrigerant is removed for proper disposal by a
qualified servicer. If you intentionally release this CFC
refrigerant, you can be subject to fines and imprisonment
under provisions of environmental legislation.

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

GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS

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PARTS AND FEATURES

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Digital Sensor Control
Modular Door Bins (p. 22)
Shelves (p. 19)
Optibin Crisper (p. 20)

(Keeps fruits and vegetable fresh and crisper)
Glide’N’Serve (p. 22)
Customcube Icemaker (p. 27)
Ice Bin (p. 23)

Pull out Drawer (p. 24)
Durabase (p. 24)
Divider (p. 24)
Tilt-Out Door Basket (Tilting-LFC 25760** only) (p. 24)
Bottle Holder (p. 19)
Dairy Bin (p. 23)
Egg Box (p. 23)

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

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.

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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.

INSTALLATION

1. To avoid vibration, the unit must be leveled. 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 clockwise ( ) to raise the unit, counterclockwise
( ) to lower it.

2. 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.

3. Allow the clearance of at least 2 inch from the ceiling and 1

inch from the side walls for better cooling efficiency, ease of
installation, proper air circulation and electrical connections.

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

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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 at least 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.

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• Be careful when you work with hinge, base grille,

stopper etc. You may be injured.

• Do not put hands or foot or metal sticks into air vents,

base grille, or bottom of refrigerator. You may be injured
or receive an electrical shock.

BASE COVER

To remove the base cover

1. Open the Freezer Drawer. (Drawer not shown for clarity.)

2. Once drawer is open there is sufficient clearance to

remove screws on top of cover.

To replace base cover:

• Place cover into position and insert and tighten screws.

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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.

WARNING

Explosion Hazard

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

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

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WARNING

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.

HOW TO REMOVE DOOR HANDLES

To move refrigerator through a house door, it maybe necessary to remove refrigerator and freezer door handles.
NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from

illustrations on this page.

1. Removing Refrigerator Handle

• Grasp the handle tightly with both hands

and slide the handle up (1)(this may
require some force).

• The keyhole slots (2) on the back of the

handle allow the handle to separate from
the mounting screws (3).

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damaged if you hit it with a hammer
while removing or attaching.

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disassemble handle, you must push or
pull with reasonable force.

2. Removing Freezer Drawer Handle

• Press the handle against door first.

• Grasp the handle tightly with both hands

and slide the handle to right (1)(this may
require some force).

• The keyhole slots (2) on the back of the

handle allow the handle to separate from
the mounting screws (3).

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Screws

mounted

on door

Keyhole
slots on

back of

handle

Keyhole
slots on

back of

handle

Screws

mounted

on door

HOW TO REPLACE DOOR HANDLES

NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from

illustrations on this page.

1. Replacing Refrigerator Door Handle

• Align keyhole slots (1) on the top and

bottom of the back of the handle with
the screws (2) mounted on the front of
the door.

• Press the handle against the door

front, making sure that the screws (2)
go into the keyhole slots (1).

• Holding the handle with both hands,

press it firmly against the front of the
door and slide the handle down (3).

2. Replacing Freezer Drawer Handle

• Align keyhole slots (4) on the right and

left sides of the back of the handle
with the screws (5) mounted on the
front of the drawer.

• Press the handle against the drawer

front, making sure that the screws (5)
go into the keyhole slots (4).

• Holding the handle with both hands,

press it firmly against the front of the
drawer and slide the handle to the left
(6).

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Screws

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Screws

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Keyhole
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HOW TO REMOVE REFRIGERATOR DOOR

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.

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Left Door

• Loosen the cover screw (1).

• Disconnect door switch wire (2) and wire harness (3).

• Remove the ground screw (4).

• Rotate the lever hinge (5) counter clockwise and lift off the top hinge (6).

• Raising it up enough to clear the middle hinge pins.

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

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Right Door

• Remove the right door follwed by the same way described above.

• Removing the top hing (6), rotate the lever hinge (5) clockwise at this time.

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2. Replacing Refrigerator Door

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Right Door

• Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin (7).

• Make sure the door is aligned with the cabinet.

• Replace the top hinge (6) by rotating the lever

hinge (5) counter clockwise 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 (4) and connect the

wire harness (3).

• Connect the door switch wire (2).

• Tighten the cover screw (1).

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Left Door

• Replace the left door followed by the same

way described above.

• When replacing the top hinge (6), rotate the

lever hinge (5) clockwise at this time.

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[part(8)]. Because it can be easily taken off.

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HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE
PULLOUT DRAWER

IMPORTANT: To avoid possible injury or product or

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

1. Removing Pullout Drawer

• Pull the drawer open to full extension. Remove the

lower basket (1) by lifting basket from rail system.
(If you tilt the door, it will be easier.)

• Press both hangers with your 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 both sides of the door and pull it

up to separate it from the rails.

• With both hands, hold the center bar and push it in to let

both rails fitted simultaneously.

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the handle. If it may come off and it could cause
personal injury.

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not to damage the floor or hurt your feet by the sharp
edges on hinge side.

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HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE
PULLOUT DRAWER

IMPORTANT: To avoid possible injury 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 bar and push it out to

let both rails out to full extension simultaneously.

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

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

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

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

the door supports to assemble the rail covers.

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

lower basket (4) in the rail assembly.

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entrapment or suffocation risk. DO NOT allow them to
play inside of drawer.

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Right

Rail Cover

Left

Rail Cover

Assembly Hole

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LEVELING AND DOOR ALIGNMENT

Leveling

Your refrigerator has two front leveling legs—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 leg clockwise to raise that side of the

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

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

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 legs clockwise. It
may take several more turns, and you should turn both
leveling legs 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.

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.)

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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 the freezer and
circulates down. From the bottom of the freezer, air is
forced up to the top of the refrigerator. Air enters
refrigerator through the top vent, then circulates and
exists at the bottom, where it returns to the 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.

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.)

SETTING THE CONTROLS

• Your refrigerator has two controls that let you regulate

the temperature in the freezer and refrigerator
compartments.

• Initially set the REFRIGERATOR CONTROL at 37°F

(3°C) and the FREEZER CONTROL at 0°F (–18°C).
Leave it at this setting for 24 hours (one day) to
stabilize. Then adjust the compartment temperature
as desired.

• Refrigerator control: 33°F to 46°F (0°C to 8°C)

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

• Freezer control: –6°F to 8°F (–21°C to –13°C)

When the setting is at a lower number, the freezer
compartment becomes colder. But the refrigerator
compartment becomes warmer because less cold air
flows into the refrigerator.

NOTE: If you want to off display, press and hold ICE
PLUS key and FREEZER key over 5 seconds at the
same time.

NOTE: Touch display once to activate, then touch again to
change the settings or activate a function. If 10 seconds
has passed since the display has been touched, it will be
necessary to touch “once” again to reactivate.
☞ This is to prevent accidental display setting changes.

• 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.

NOTE: If you want to change °F to °C, press and hold
COLDER key of freezer and COLDER key of refrigerator
over 5 seconds at the same time. and if you want to
change °C to °F, hold them for 5 seconds again.

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ADJUSTING CONTROL SETTINGS

Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before
making final adjustments. It is best to wait 24 hours
before doing this. 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. Then wait 24
hours before checking the freezer temperature. If it is too
warm or too cold, then adjust the freezer control.

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

Always remember to wait at least 24 hours between
adjustments.

FOOD STORAGE GUIDE

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.

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CONDITION/
REASON:

■

REFRIGERATOR section too
warm

– Door opened often
– Large amount of food added
– Room temperature very warm

■

FREEZER section too
warm/ice not made fast
enough

– Door opened often
– Large amount of food added
– Very cold room temperature

(can’t cycle often enough)
– Heavy ice usage
– Air vents blocked by items

■

REFRIGERATOR section too
cold

– Controls not set correctly for

your conditions

■

FREEZER section too cold

– Controls not set correctly for

your conditions

RECOMMENDED
ADJUSTMENT:

Set REFRIGERATOR
control to next lower
number, wait 24
hours, then re-check

Set FREEZER control
to next lower number,
wait 24 hours, then re­check

Move items out of
airstream

Set REFRIGERATOR
control to next higher
number, wait 24
hours, then re-check

Set FREEZER control
to next higher number,
wait 24 hours, then re­check

Items

Butter or
margarine

Cheese

Milk

Eggs

Fruit

Leafy vegetables

Vegetables with
skins (carrots,
peppers)

Fish

Leftovers

How to

u

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

u

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

u

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

u

Store in original carton or Egg Box
on interior shelf, not on door shelf.

u

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 sloosely
closed paper bag on a refrigerator
shelf.

u

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

u

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

u

Use fresh fish and shellfish the
same day purchased.

u

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

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 it does, 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

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CAUTION: Do not keep beverage cans or plastic food
containers in the freezer compartment. They may be
break if it freezes.

Freezing

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.

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REFRIGERATOR SHELVES

The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet
your individual storage needs. Your model may have
glass or wire 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 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.

w CAUTION: 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

You can slide 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.

BOTTLE HOLDER

Bottles can be stored laterally with this bottle holder. It
can be attached to any shelf.

Bottle holder can be removed by pulling it straight out and
installed by placing it at the end of the shelf you want and
pushing it inward.

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OPTIBIN CRISPERS

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.

CRISPER HUMIDITY CONTROL

You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture­sealed crispers. Store vegetables or fruits requiring more
or less humidity in separate 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.

w CAUTION: The glass shelf over the crisper is not firmly

secured. Be careful when tilting.

REMOVING CRISPER

u Crispers without rails

1. To remove, pull the drawer out to full extension.

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

3. To install, slightly tilt up the front and insert the drawer

into the frame and push it back into place.

u Crispers with rails
To remove the crisper

1. Pull the drawer out to full extension.

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

To replace the crisper

1. Push rails to the back of the compartment.

2. Insert the back corner of the crisper into the frame.

3. Slightly tilt up the front and push the drawer back until it

snaps into place.

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2

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To remove the crisper door flap

1. Raise the door flap as high as it will open.

2. Press the plastic hinge toward the center of the door

flap with your finger.

3. Lift the door out of its place.

4. To replace, reverse the above procedure.

To remove the glass

1. Lift up the glass after inserting a finger into a hole

under the crisper cover.

2. Pull the glass up and out.

CRISPER COVER WITH LATTICE ON INNER
SURFACE

To remove the lattice on inner surface

1. Remove the crisper cover (as illustrated above).

2. Hold the glass cover and turn the crisper cover over.

3. For each lattice, hold the lattice and pull the side of the

cover outward to remove it.

To replace lattice on inner surface

1. For each lattice, insert the lattice into middle tab in 1

(closed to glass cover) and pull the side of the cover to
insert it.

1

2

2

3

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GLIDE‘N’SERVE

The Glide‘N’Serve provides storage space with a variable
temperature control that keeps the compartment colder than
refrigerator. The drawer also features a self-opening lid that
opens whenever the drawer is pulled open.

This drawer can be used for large party trays, deli items,
or beverages.

Controls

The control regulates the air temperature in the drawer.
Set control level to Cold (print on surface) to provide
normal refrigerator temperature. Use the Colder (print on
surface) setting for meats or other deli items.

NOTE: Cold air directed to the Glide‘N’Serve can

decrease refrigerator temperature. Refrigerator
control may need to be adjusted.

To remove Glide‘N’Serve

Tilt up the front on its closed position and pull straight out.

To replace Glide‘N’Serve

1. Push metal rails to the back of the refrigerator.

2. Place drawer onto rails and slide drawer back until it

falls into place.

NOTE: DO NOT store lettuce or other leafy produce in

this drawer.

w WARNING: Fruits and vegetables may be damaged at

the coldest setting.

w CAUTION: DO NOT store bottles. If they are frozen,

they can be broken and cause personal injury.

MODULAR DOOR BIN

The door bins are removable for easy cleaning and
adjusting.

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

button and push down until it stops.

w WARNING: Somebody can be hurt if door bins are not

firmly assembled.

w NOTE: DO NOT adjust a bin that is loaded with food.
w CAUTION: DO NOT allow children to play with

baskets. Sharp corners on baskets could cause injury.

Cold Temp Control Colder

Cold

• cauliflower

• cucumbers

• zucchinis

• apples

• corn

• oranges

• grapes

Colder

• steaks

• hard cheeses

• cold cuts

• bacon

• hot dogs

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