LG LFC25765SW User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

BOTTOM FREEZER

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL

FRANÇAIS

REFRIGERATOR

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

MANUAL DE USUARIO

REFRIGERADOR
CON CONGELADOR INFERIOR

Lea detenidamente este manual antes
de empezar a utilizar el refrigerador y guárdelo
como referencia para el futuro.

MANUEL D’UTILISATEUR

RÉFRIGÉRATEUR
A CONGÉLATEUR INFÉRIEUR

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.

Model Name/Nombre de Modelo/Nom du Modèle **=color number/número de color/numéro de couleur

LFC25765**

P/No. MFL67306602

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www.lg.com

WARRANTY

LG REFRIGERATOR LIMITED WARRANTY - U.S.A.

LG ELECTRONICS U.S.A., INC.

Should your LG Refrigerator (“Product”) fail due to a defect in materials or workmanship under normal home use, during
the warranty period set forth below, LG will at its option repair or replace the product. This limited warranty is valid only to
the original retail purchaser of the product and applies only when purchased and used within the United States including
U.S. Territories. Proof of original retail purchase is required to obtain warranty service under this limited warranty.

WARRANTY PERIOD

Sealed System

Refrigerator

(Condenser, Dryer, Connecting Tube, Refrigerant and

Linear Compressor

Evaporator)

One (1) year from the date
of original retail purchase.

One (1) year from the date
of original retail purchase.

Seven (7) years from
the date of original retail

Ten (10) years from the date of
original retail purchase.

purchase.

Parts and Labor
(internal/functional parts
only)

Noises associated with normal operation and failure to follow instructions found in the use and care and installation guides or
operating the unit in an unsuitable environment will not be covered under this warranty.

ƭ Replacement products and parts are warranted for the remaining portion of the original warranty period or ninety (90) days,

whichever is greater.

ƭ Replacement products and parts may be new or remanufactured.

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 COVER:

1. Service trips to deliver, pick up, install, or repair the

product; instruct the customer on operation of the
product; repair or replace fuses or correct wiring or
plumbing, or correction of unauthorized repairs/
installation.

2. Failure of product to perform during power failures and

interruptions or inadequate electrical service.

3. Damage caused by leaky or broken water pipes, frozen

water pipes, restricted drain lines, inadequate or
interrupted water supply or inadequate supply of air.

4. Damage resulting from operating the product in a

corrosive atmosphere or contrary to the instructions
outlined in the product owner’s manual.

5. Damage to the product caused by accidents, pests and

vermin, lightning, wind, fire, floods, or acts of God.

6. Damage resulting from misuse, abuse, improper

installation, repair, or maintenance. Improper repair
includes use of parts not approved or specified by LG.

7. Damage or failure caused by unauthorized modification

or alteration, or if it is used for other than the intended
purpose, or any water leakage where the unit was not
properly installed.

8. Damage or failure caused by incorrect electrical current,

voltage, or plumbing codes, commercial or industrial
use, or use of accessories, components, or consumable
cleaning products that are not approved by LG.

Parts and Labor Parts only

(Consumer will be charged
for labor)

9. Damage caused by transportation and handling,

10. Damage or missing items to any display, open box,

11. Products with original serial numbers that have been

12. Increases in utility costs and additional utility

13. Replacement of light bulbs, filters, or any consumable

14. Repairs when your product is used in other than normal

15. Costs associated with removal of your product from your

16. The removal and reinstallation of the product if it is

17. Shelves, door bins, drawers, handles, accessories, and

Part only
(Consumer will be charged for
labor)

including scratches, dents, chips, and/or other damage
to the finish of your product, unless such damage
results from defects in materials or workmanship and
is reported within one (1) week of delivery (Call: 1-800­243-0000).

discounted, or refurbished product.

removed, altered, or can not be readily determined.
Model and Serial numbers, along with original retail
sales receipt, are required for warranty validation.

expenses.

parts.

and usual household use (e.g. commercial use, offices,
and recreational facilities) or contrary to the instructions
outlined in the product owner’s manual.

home for repairs.

installed in an inaccessible location or is not installed
in accordance with published installation instructions,
including LG’s owner’s and installation manuals.

other parts besidesÄthose that were originally included
with this particular model.

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

For complete warranty details and customer assistance,

Write your warranty information below:
please call or visit our website:
Call 1-800-243-0000 (24 hours a day, 365 days a year) and

Product Registration Information:
select the appropriate option from the menu, or visit our website
at www.lg.com
Or by mail: LG Customer Information Center:
P. O. Box 240007, 201 James Record Road Huntsville, Alabama

Model:

Serial Number:

Date of Purchase:
35813
ATTN: CIC

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GARANTÍA

FRIGORÍFICO LG GARANTÍA LIMITADA - U.S.A.

LG ELECTRONICS U.S.A., INC.

En caso de que su Frigorífico LG (“Producto”) falle por defectos de material o mano de obra bajo circunstancias de uso
doméstico normal durante el período de garantía descrito a continuación, LG, a su criterio, reparará o reemplazará el
producto. Esta garantía limitada es sólo válida para el comprador original del producto y se aplicará sólo cuando la compra
y el uso se haya realizado dentro de los Estados Unidos, incluyendo los territorios de EE.UU. Para solicitar un servicio
cubierto por esta garantía limitada, será necesario presentar el comprobante de compra original.

PERÍODO DE GARANTÍA

Frigorífico

Un (1) año a partir de la
fecha original de compra.

Piezas y mano de obra
(sólo piezas internas/
funcionales)

Ruidos asociados con operaciones y fallas normales encontradas en las instruccionesde uso y cuidado y las guias de instalacion u
operacion de la unidad en un ambiente inapropiado no seran cubiertas bajo esta garantia.

ƭ Los productos y piezas reemplazados están garantizados por la parte que reste del período original de la garantía o por noventa

(90) días, el período que sea más largo de los dos.

ƭ Los productos y piezas reemplazados pueden ser nuevos o reacondicionados.

ESTA GARANTÍA SUSTITUYE A CUALQUIER OTRA GARANTÍA, EXPRESA O IMPLÍCITA, INCLUYENDO, SIN LIMITACIONES,
CUALQUIER GARANTÍA DE COMERCIABILIDAD O ADECUACIÓN A UN FIN PARTICULAR. HASTA EL EXTREMO PERMITIDO
POR LA LEY PARA UNA GARANTÍA IMPLÍCITA, LA DURACIÓN SE LIMITA AL PERIODO DE GARANTÍA EXPRESA INDICADO
ANTERIORMENTE. NI EL FABRICANTE NI EL DISTRIBUIDOR DE EE.UU. SERÁN RESPONSABLES DE CUALQUIER DAÑO
EXTRAORDINARIO POR MOTIVOS AJENOS, INDIRECTOS, ESPECIALES, O DAÑOS PUNITIVOS DE CUALQUIER NATURALEZA,
INCLUYENDO SIN LIMITACIONES, PÉRDIDAS DE BENEFICIOS, O CUALQUIER OTRO DAÑO YA SEA MENCIONADO EN EL
CONTRATO, ACUERDO, O CUALQUIER OTRO SUPUESTO. Algunos estados no permiten la exclusión o limitación de daños
extraordinarios o ajenos o limitaciones sobre la duración de una garantía implícita, por lo tanto la exclusión o limitación citada
arriba puede que no se le aplique a usted. Esta garantía le otorga derechos legales específicos y podría tener otros derechos que
variarán dependiendo del estado.

ESTA GARANTÍA LIMITADA NO CUBRE:

1. Desplazamientos del servicio para entregar, recoger, instalar

o reparar el producto, instruir al cliente en el funcionamiento
del producto, reparar o reemplazar fusibles o corregir
cableados o fontanería o para realizar correcciones de
reparaciones o instalaciones no autorizadas.

2. Averías de funcionamiento del producto durante cortes

eléctricos e interrupciones del servicio eléctrico.

3. Daños causados por tuberías de agua con fugas o rotas,

tuberías de agua congeladas, conductos de drenaje
bloqueados, suministros de agua inapropiados o
interrumpidos o suministros de aire inadecuados.

4. Daños provocados por un uso del producto en una atmósfera

corrosiva o contraria a las instrucciones enmarcadas en el
manual del propietario del producto.

5. Daños al producto provocados por accidentes, plagas y

parásitos, rayos, viento, fuego, inundaciones o actos de la
Naturaleza.

6. Daños provocados por un uso indebido, abuso, instalación,

reparación o mantenimiento inadecuados. Una reparación
inadecuada que incluya piezas no aprobadas o especificadas
por LG.

7. Daños o fallos provocados por una modificación o alteración

no autorizada, o por un uso más allá de su propósito
o cualquier fuga de agua causada por una incorrecta
instalación de la unidad.

8. Daños o fallos provocados por una incorrecta corriente

eléctrica, voltaje, normativas de fontanería, uso comercial o
industrial, o uso de accesorios, componentes, o productos
de limpieza desechables que no estén aprobados por
LG.

(Condensador, Filtro desecante, Tubo conector,

Refrigerante y Evaporador)

Un (1) año a partir de la
fecha original de compra.

Siete (7) años a partir de la
fecha original de compra.

Piezas y mano de obra Sólo piezas (Se le

cobrará mano de obra al
consumidor)

9. Daños provocados por transporte y manipulación,

incluyendo arañazos, limaduras, astillados y/o cualquier
otro daño al acabado de su producto, a menos que tales
daños sean producto de defectos en los materiales o en la
fabricación y sea informado en el plazo de una (1) semana
desde su entrega (Llame al: 1-800- 243-0000).

10. Daños u objetos desaparecidos de cualquier producto de

presentación, con la caja abierta o productos rebajados o
reacondicionados.

11. Productos cuyo número de serie original haya sido retirado,

alterado o no sea legible con claridad. Para la validación de
la garantía serán necesarios el recibo de compra original, el
número de serie y el número del modelo.

12. Incrementos de los costes de utilidad y gastos de utilidad

adicionales.

13. Sustitución de bombillas, filtros o cualquier otra pieza

desechable.

14. Reparaciones cuando su producto haya sido usado de forma

diferente al uso doméstico normal ( p.ej. uso comercial, en
oficinas y lugares de ocio) o contrario a las instrucciones
enmarcadas en el manual del propietario del producto.

15. Costes asociados a la retirada del producto de su hogar

para reparaciones.

16. La retirada y reinstalación del producto si se encuentra

instalado en un lugarinaccesible o no está instalado de
acuerdo con lo publicado en el manual de instalación del
producto, incluyendo los manuales LG del propietario y de
instalación.

17. Las estanterías, cestas de las puertas, cajones, manillas, y

otras piezas a parte de aquellas que venían incluidas con
este modelo en particular.

Compresor lineal

Diez (10) años a partir de la fecha
original de compra.

Sólo piezas (Se le cobrará mano
de obra al consumidor)

El costo de la reparación o sustitución bajo estas circunstancias excluidas será asumido por el cliente.

Para obtener una información más detallada de la garantía y

Escriba la información de su garantía debajo:

asistencia al cliente, Por favor llame o visite nuestra página web:

Llame al 1-800-243-0000 (24 horas al día, 365 días al año) y

Información de registro del producto:

seleccione la opción apropiada del menú o visite nuestra página
web en: www.lg.com
O por correo: Centro de información al cliente LG:
P. O. Box 240007, 201 James Record Road Huntsville, Alabama

Modelo:
Número de serie:
Fecha de la compra:

35813
ATTN: CIC

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WARRANTY

LG REFRIGERATOR LIMITED WARRANTY - Canada

WARRANTY: Should your LG Refrigerator (“Product”) fail due to a defect in material or workmanship under normal home use during

the warranty period set forth below, LG Canada will at its option repair or replace the Product upon receipt of proof of original retail
purchase.
This warranty is valid only to the original retail purchaser of the product and applies only to a Product distributed in Canada by LG
Canada or an authorized Canadian distributor thereof. The warranty only applies to Products located and used within Canada.

WARRANTY PERIOD: (Note: If the original date of purchase can not be verified,

the warranty will begin sixty (60) days from the date of manufacture)

Refrigerator/Freezer

One (1) year from the date of
original retail purchase.

Parts and Labor

(Condenser, Dryer, Connecting Tube, Refrigerant and

One (1) year from the date
of original retail purchase.

Parts and Labor Parts only
(internal/functional parts
only)

Noises associated with normal operation and failure to follow instructions found in the use and care and installation guides or
operating the unit in an unsuitable environment will not be covered under this warranty.

ƭ Replacement products and parts are warranted for the remaining portion of the original warranty period or ninety (90) days,

whichever is greater.
ƭ Replacement products and parts may be new or remanufactured.
ƭ LG Authorized Service Center warranties their repair work for thirty (30) days.

LG CANADA’S SOLE LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY SET OUT ABOVE. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED

ABOVE, LG CANADA MAKES NO AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS RESPECTING THE

PRODUCT, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION

OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NO REPRESENTATIONS SHALL BE BINDING ON

LG CANADA. LG CANADA DOES NOT AUTHORIZE ANY PERSON TO CREATE OR ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER WARRANTY

OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT. TO THE EXTENT THAT ANY WARRANTY OR CONDITION

IS IMPLIED BY LAW, IT IS LIMITED TO THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIOD ABOVE. LG CANADA, THE MANUFACTURER OR

DISTRIBUTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, DIRECT OR INDIRECT DAMAGES,

LOSS OF GOODWILL, LOST PROFITS, PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE, WHETHER ARISING

DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY CONTRACTUAL BREACH, FUNDAMENTAL OR OTHERWISE, OR FROM ANY ACTS OR

OMISSIONS, TORT, OR OTHERWISE. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which may vary

from province to province depending on applicable provincial laws. Any term of this warranty that negates or varies any implied

condition or warranty under provincial law is severable where it conflicts with provincial law without affecting the remainder of

this warranty’s terms.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:

1. Service trips to deliver, pick up, install, or repair the product;

instruct the customer on operation of the product; repair or
replace fuses or correct wiring or plumbing, or correction of
unauthorized repairs/installation.

2. Failure of product to perform during power failures and

interruptions or inadequate electrical service.

3. Damage caused by leaky or broken water pipes, frozen water

pipes, restricted drain lines, inadequate or interrupted water
supply or inadequate supply of air.

4. Damage resulting from operating the product in a corrosive

atmosphere or contrary to the instructions outlined in the
product owner’s manual.

5. Damage to the product caused by accidents, pests and vermin,

lightning, wind, fire, floods, or acts of God.

6. Damage resulting from misuse, abuse, improper installation,

repair, or maintenance. Improper repair includes use of parts not
approved or specified by LG.

7. Damage or failure caused by unauthorized modification or

alteration, or if it is used for other than the intended purpose, or
any water leakage where the unit was not properly installed.

8. Damage or failure caused by incorrect electrical current, voltage,

or plumbing codes, commercial or industrial use, or use of
accessories, components, or consumable cleaning products that
are not approved by LG.

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

For complete warranty details and
customer assistance, please call or visit
our website: Call 1-888-542-2623 (24 hours

a day, 365 days a year) and select the
appropriate option from the menu, or visit our
website at www.lg.com

LG ELECTRONICS CANADA, INC.

Sealed System

Evaporator)

Seven (7) years from the date
of original retail purchase.

(Consumer will be charged
for labor)

9. Damage caused by transportation and handling, including

scratches, dents, chips, and/or other damage to the finish
of your product, unless such damage results from defects in
materials or workmanship and is reported within one (1) week of
delivery (Call: 1-800-243-0000).

10. Damage or missing items to any display, open box, discounted,

or refurbished product.

11. Products with original serial numbers that have been removed,

altered, or can not be readily determined. Model and Serial
numbers, along with original retail sales receipt, are required for
warranty validation.

12. Increases in utility costs and additional utility expenses.

13. Replacement of light bulbs, filters, or any consumable parts.

14. Repairs when your product is used in other than normal

and usual household use (e.g. commercial use, offices, and
recreational facilities) or contrary to the instructions outlined in
the product owner’s manual.

15. Costs associated with removal of your product from your home

for repairs.

16. The removal and reinstallation of the product if it is installed in

an inaccessible location or is not installed in accordance with
published installation instructions, including LG’s owner’s and
installation manuals.

17. Shelves, door bins, drawers, handles, accessories, and other

parts besidesÄthose that were originally included with this
particular model.

Write your warranty information below:

Product Registration Information:

Model:
Serial Number:
Date of Purchase:

Linear Compressor

Ten (10) years from the date of
original retail purchase.

Part only
(Consumer will be charged for
labor)

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GARANTIE

GARANTIE : Si, au cours de la période de garantie indiquée ci-dessous, votre réfrigérateur LG (“Produit”) tombe en panne suite à un

défaut de fabrication ou de main d’oeuvre dans le cadre d’une utilisation normale, LG Canada s’engage à réparer ou à remplacer le
Produit à sa discrétion, sur présentation d’une preuve d’achat d’origine. Cette garantie ne s’applique qu’à l’acheteur initial du Produit et
uniquement si celui-ci a été acheté au Canada auprès de LG Canada ou d’un distributeur agréé au Canada. La garantie ne s’applique

GARANTIE LIMITÉE DES RÉFRIGÉRATEURS LG - Canada

que si le Produit est situé et utilisé au Canada.

PÉRIODE DE GARANTIE : (Remarque : dans le cas où la date d’achat initial ne peut pas être vérifiée,

la garantie commence soixante (60) jours après la date de fabrication).

Réfrigérateur/Congélateur

Un (1) an à compter de la date
d’achat initial

Pièces et main-d’oeuvre

(condensateur, sèche-linge, tuyau de raccordement,

Un (1) an à compter de la date
d’achat initial

Pièces et main-d’oeuvre Pièces uniquement
(pièces internes/
fonctionnelles uniquement)

Noises associated with normal operation and failure to follow instructions found in the use and care and installation guides or operating
the unit in an unsuitable environment will not be covered under this warranty.

ƭ Les pièces et Produits de rechange sont garantis pour la durée restante de la garantie initiale ou quatre-vingt-dix (90) jours, la durée

la plus longue prévalant.
ƭ Les pièces et Produits de rechange peuvent être neufs ou réusinés.
ƭ Le centre de réparation agréé LG garantit ses travaux de réparation trente (30) jours.

LA RESPONSABILITÉ DE LG CANADA SE LIMITE EXCLUSIVEMENT À LA GARANTIE EXPOSÉE CI-DESSUS. À L’EXCEPTION DE CE QUI

EST EXPRESSÉMENT STIPULÉ CI-DESSUS, LG CANADA DÉCLINE TOUTE AUTRE GARANTIE ET CONDITION CONCERNANT LE PRODUIT,

EXPLICITE OU IMPLICITE, Y COMPRIS, MAIS SANS S’Y LIMITER, TOUTE GARANTIE OU CONDITION IMPLICITE DE VALEUR COMMERCIALE

OU DE COMPATIBILITÉ POUR UN BUT OU USAGE PARTICULIER. EN OUTRE, AUCUNE DÉCLARATION NE PEUT ENGAGER LG CANADA.

LG CANADA N’AUTORISE AUCUNE PERSONNE À CRÉER OU ENDOSSER À SA PLACE AUCUNE AUTRE OBLIGATION DE GARANTIE OU

DE RESPONSABILITÉ LIÉE AU PRODUIT. SAUF GARANTIE OU CONDITION RENDUE IMPLICITE PAR LA LOI, LA PÉRIODE DE GARANTIE

EST LIMITÉE À LA PÉRIODE INDIQUÉE CI-DESSUS. LG CANADA, LE FABRICANT OU LE DISTRIBUTEUR NE SAURONT ÊTRE TENUS

RESPONSABLES EN CAS DE DOMMAGE ACCESSOIRE, IMMATÉRIEL, PARTICULIER, DIRECT OU INDIRECT, DE PERTE INCORPORELLE,

DE

PERTE DE PROFIT, DE DOMMAGE PUNITIF OU EXEMPLAIRE, OU TOUT AUTRE DOMMAGE, RÉSULTANT DIRECTEMENT OU INDIRECTEMENT

D’UNE VIOLATION CONTRACTUELLE, FONDAMENTALE OU AUTRE, OU DE TOUT AUTRE ACTE OU OMISSION, DÉLICTUEL OU AUTRE.

Cette garantie vous donne des droits juridiques spécifiques. Vous pouvez avoir d’autres droits, selon la législation provinciale qui s’applique

pour la province concernée. Tout terme de cette garantie qui nierait ou modifierait une condition ou une garantie implicite selon la législation

provinciale est séparable lorsqu’il contredit la législation provinciale sans affecter le reste des termes de cette garantie.

LG ELECTRONICS CANADA, INC.

Système scellé

réfrigérant et évaporateur)

Sept (7) ans à compter de la
date d’achat initial.

(la main-d’oeuvre sera
facturée au client)

Compresseur linéaire

Dix (10) ans à compter de la date
d’achat initial.

Pièces uniquement
(la main-d’oeuvre sera facturée au
client)

CETTE GARANTIE LIMITÉE NE COUVRE PAS:

1. Les déplacements des techniciens pour livrer, reprendre, ou installer le

Produit, expliquer au client l’utilisation du Produit ; réparer ou remplacer
les fusibles, corriger les branchements d’électricité ou de plomberie, ou
corriger les réparations et installations non autorisées.

2. Le non-fonctionnement du Produit en cas de pannes ou coupures

d’électricité, ou encore d’installation électrique inadaptée.

3. Les dégâts causés par une fuite, une rupture ou un gel des tuyaux d’arrivée

d’eau, un encombrement du circuit d’évacuation, une alimentation en eau
interrompue ou inadéquate, ou une arrivée d’air inadaptée.

4. Les dégâts résultant de l’utilisation du Produit dans une atmosphère

corrosive ou contraire aux instructions détaillées dans le manuel
d’utilisation du Produit.

5. Les dégâts causés au Produit par des accidents, des insectes nuisibles,

des orages, des tempêtes, des incendies, des inondations ou des
catastrophes naturelles.

6. Les dégâts résultant d’une utilisation inappropriée, d’un usage abusif,

ou d’une installation, réparation ou maintenance inadaptée du Produit.
La réparation inadaptée inclut l’utilisation de pièces non approuvées ou
spécifiées par LG Canada.

7. Les dégâts ou les pannes provoquées par une modification ou altération

non autorisée, par une utilisation autre que pour l’objet prévu, ou par une
fuite d’eau due à une mauvaise installation de l’appareil.

8. Les dégâts ou les pannes provoqués par un courant électrique, une

tension ou des codes de plomberie incorrects, une utilisation commerciale
ou industrielle, ou l’utilisation d’accessoires, de composants ou de
Produits de nettoyage consommables qui ne sont pas approuvés par LG
Canada.

Tous les coûts associés aux circonstances exclues ci-dessus seront assumés par le consommateur.

Pour obtenir tous les détails sur la garantie et accéder au service à
la clientèle, téléphonez-nous visitez notre site Web:

Composez le 1-888-542-2623 (24 h sur 24, 365 jours par année)
et
Sélectionnez l’option de menu appropriée, ou visitez notre site Web
au: http://www.lg.com

9. Les dégâts provoqués par le transport et la manipulation, notamment les

éraflures, bosses, entailles et/ou tout autre dommage causé à la finition
du Produit, sauf si ces dommages sont dus à un défaut de fabrication
ou de main-d’oeuvre et sont signalés dans un délai d’une (1) semaine
suivant la livraison.

10. Les dégâts ou pièces manquantes en cas de Produit d’exposition, déjà

ouvert, faisant l’objet d’une remise ou réusiné.

11. Les Produits dont le numéro de série d’origine a été enlevé, modifié ou est

illisible. Les numéros de modèle et de série, ainsi que la facture d’origine
du Produit sont nécessaires pour valider la garantie.

12. L’augmentation du coût des services publics et des frais supplémentaires

liés à ces derniers.

13. Le remplacement des ampoules, filtres ou de tout autre élément

consommable.

14. Les réparations lorsque votre Produit est utilisé dans des conditions autres

qu’une utilisation domestique normale et habituelle (y compris, mais
sans se limiter à, une utilisation dans des commerces, des bureaux et
des structures d’accueil) ou contraires aux instructions décrites dans le
manuel d’utilisation du Produit.

15. Les coûts associés à l’enlèvement du Produit de votre domicile à des fins

de réparation.

16. L’enlèvement et la réinstallation du Produit s’il est installé dans un endroit

inaccessible ou s’il n’est pas installé conformément aux instructions
d’installation publiées, notamment dans les manuels d’installation et
d’utilisation.

17. Les clayettes, bacs, tiroirs, poignées, et accessoires du Produit. Sont

également exclues les pièces autres que celles fournies d’origine avec
le Produit.

Écrivez vos renseignements de garantie ci-dessous:

Renseignements sur l’enregistrement du produit:

Modèle:
Numéro de série:
Date d’achat:

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warranty 1-4
English Version 5
Spanish Version 31
French Version 58

Important Safety Instructions 6-7

Requirements for Ground Connection 7

Parts and Features 8

Refrigerator Installation 9-15

Unpacking 9
Installation 9
Installation of Base Grille 9
How to remove and install Handle 10
How to remove and Install the
Refrigerator Doors 11-12
How to remove and Install Pull-Out Drawer 13-14
Closing and Aligning the doors 15

Using your Refrigerator 16-21

Ensuring Proper Air Circulation 16
Multi Flow 16
Ice Plus 16
Door Alarm 16
Energy Saving 16
Adjusting the Controls 16
Adjusting Control Settings 17
Food Storage Guide 17
Storing Frozen Food 17-18
Refrigerator Section 18-21
Refrigerator Shelves 18-19
Pantry 19
Crisper Humidity Control 19
OptiBin Crispers 20
Crisper cover with interior lattice 20
Door Racks 20
Dairy Compartment 21
Egg Compartment 21
Freezer Section 21
Ice Bin 21
DuraBase 21
Durabase Divider 21
Glide Out Drawer 21
Tilting Door 21

Refrigerator Care and Cleaning 22-23

Refrigerator Cleaning 22
Outside 22
Inside Walls 22
Door Lining & Gaskets 22
Plastic Parts (Covers and Panel) 22
Back Cover 22
Replacing Refrigerator Lights 22
Replacing Freezer Lights 22
Power Interruptions 23
When Going on Vacation 23
When Moving 23

About the Automatic Ice Maker 24
Connecting the Water Line 25-27
Troubleshooting Guide 28-30

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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

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.

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

•NEVER disconnect the refrigerator by pulling the
power cord, always grip the plug firmly and disconnect
it directly from the outlet.

•Immediately 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.

•When moving your refrigerator, take care not to roll
over the electrical cord.

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

•DO 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.

•Keep 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.

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.

WARNING

could explode after freezing and cause damage.

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

•Read all instructions before utilizing the product. Utilize
this product only as explicitly expressed in this guide.

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

•In 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.

•DO 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)”.

•Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning or repairing.

NOTE: We strongly recommend that any repair
services be performed by a qualified professional.

•Before 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.

•Do not keep bottles in the freezer compartment, they

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS

“...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 other foods.
Use refrozen products as soon as possible in order to
maintain their quality”.

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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 with lack of 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.

• 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.

If 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.

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

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, A.C. 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, 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.

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 use an extension cable. It is your responsibility
and obligation to replace two-prong outlets with that of
an adequately grounded three-prong outlet.

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Drawer Model

A

B

PARTS AND FEATURES

C

D

E

F

G

H

Read this section to familiarize yourself with the parts and features of your new refrigerator.

M

L

K

J

I

NOTE: This guide covers different models. Your refrigerator could have some or all of the features and parts listed
below. The location of some of the parts may not correspond to that of your model.

Refrigerator Temperature Control

A

Refrigerator Light

B

Shelves

C

Optibin Crisper

D

Keeps fruits and vegetable fresh and crisp

Pantry *

E

Ice Maker *

F

Ice Bin*

G

Durabase

H

Durabase divider

I

J

Pull Out Drawer

K

Freezer Light

Door Racks

L

M

Dairy Corner

* On some models

8

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.

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.

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:

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

•DO 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.

INSTALLATION OF BASE GRILLE

Uninstalling or Replacing the Base Grille

1. Remove the 2 screws from the bottom front part of

your refrigerator (see Figure A).

2. Take off the cover.

Figure A

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

INSTALLATION

1. Avoid placing the unit near heat sources, direct

sunlight, or humidity.

2. To avoid vibration, the unit should be leveled. 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.

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Installing the Base Grille

1. Align the bottom cover and place in position. Insert

the 2 screws and twist in place (see Figure B).

Figure B

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.

(5.08 cm) 2”

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

TOOLS YOU MAY NEED

10 mm
1/4 in 1/4 in
3/8 in 3/32 in

Hex Socket Wrench Phillips Screwdriver Flat Head Screwdriver Allen Wrench

NOTE: It is always recommended that the doors be removed when it is necessary to move the refrigerator through a
narrow opening. If it is necessary to remove the handles follow the directions below.

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

DOOR HANDLE REMOVING

1. Removing Refrigerator Handle

Loosen the set screws with the 3/32 ” Allen wrench

and remove the handle.

•NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need to be

tightened or removed, use a 1/4 ” Allen wrench.

Mounting

Fasteners

Set Screw

Allen Wrench

2. Removing Freezer Drawer Handle

Loosen the set screws located on the lower side of
the handle with the 1/8” Allen wrench and remove the
handle.
NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need to be
tightened or removed, use a 1/4 ” Allen wrench.

DOOR HANDLE INSTALLATION

1. Reinstalling Refrigerator Handle

Place the handle on the door by aligning
handle footprints to fit mounting fasteners and
tighten the set screws with a 3/32 “ Allen wrench.

NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need to be
tightened or removed, use a 1/4 ” Allen wrench.

Mounting
Fasteners

2. Reinstalling Freezer Drawer Handle

Place the handle on the door by aligning
handle footprints to fit mounting fasteners and
tighten the set screws on the bottom of the
handle with a 1/8” Allen wrench.
NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need to be
tightened or removed, use a 1/4 ” Allen wrench.

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(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(8)

(9)

(10)

(11)

(12)

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL REFRIGERATOR DOOR

1. Removing Refrigerator Doors
NOTE: Handle, top hinge and hinge cover appearance may vary from illustrations on this page.

WARNING

• Disconnect electrical supply to the refrigerator before installing. Failure to do so could result in death or serious
injury.

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

• Be careful when you work with the hinge, base grille, and stopper. You may be injured.

X Left Door

• Open the door. Remove the top hinge cover screw (1 ).

• Use a flat blade screwdriver to lift the tabs on the front underside of the cover(2). Lift up the cover.

• Disconnect all wire harness (3).

• Remove the grounding screw(4).

• Rotate hinge lever (5) counterclockwise. Lift the top hinge (6) free of the hinge lever latch (7).

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

X Right Door

• Open the door. Remove the top hinge cover screw (8).

• Use a flat blade screwdriver to lift the tabs on the front underside of the cover (9). Lift up the cover.

• Rotate hinge lever (10) clockwise. Lift the top hinge (11) free of the hinge lever latch (12).

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

CAUTION: When lifting the hinge free of the latch, be careful that the door does not fall forward.

•Liftthedoorfromthemiddlehingepinandremovethedoor.

•Placethedoor,insidefacingup,onanonscratchingsurface.

(5)

(6)

(7)

11

(4)

(3)

(2)

(6)

(5)

(9)

(8)

(10)

(11)

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL
REFRIGERATOR DOOR (CONT.)

2. Refrigerator Door Reinstallation

Install the right-side door first.

X Right Door

• Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin (1).

• Make sure the door is aligned with the cabinet.

• Fit the top hinge (2) over the hinge lever latch (3)

and into place. Rotate the lever (4) counterclockwise
to secure the hinge.

• Hook the tab on the door-switch side of the cover
(5) under the edge of the wire opening in the cabinet
top.

• Position the cover into place.

• Insert and tighten the cover screw (6).

1

X Left Door

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

• Make sure the door is aligned with the cabinet.

• Fit the top hinge (8) over the hinge lever latch (9)

and into place. Rotate the lever (10) clockwise to
secure the hinge.

• Install the grounding screw (11) and connect all the
wire harnesses (12).

• Hook the tab on the door-switch side of the cover
(13) under the edge of the wire opening in the cabi­net top.

• Position the cover into place.

• Insert and tighten the cover screw (14).

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(13)

(14)

(12)

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REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE PULL
OUT DRAWER

1. Removing Pull out Drawer

IMPORTANT: To avoid possible injury, product or

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

• Pull the drawer open to full lower extension.
Remove the durabase by lifting it from rail system.
(Fig. 1)

Fig. 1

Durabase

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

Fig. 2

Door

Fig. 4

• Push the rails back into drawer cavity. With both
hands, hold the center of the bar and push it in
so that both rails go back simultaneously. (Fig.5)
(Fig. 6)

supports
Rail tabes

Fig. 5

screw

CAUTION: When removing drawer door, do not

hold it by the handle. The door could fall down
and you may be injured. Grasp the door with both
hands as pictured below when removing.

CAUTION: When laying down the drawer, be

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

• With both hands, hold both sides of the door
(Fig. 3) and pull it up to separate it from the rails.
(Fig. 4)

Fig. 3

Fig. 6

13

Fig. 7

Screws

Fig. 9

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE PULL OUT
DRAWER (CONT.)

2. Installing Pull out Drawer

IMPORTANT: To avoid possible injury, product or

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

• With both hands, hold the center of the bar and
pull it out to let both rails out to full extension
simultaneously. (Fig. 7)

• Hook door supports into rail tabs. (Fig. 8)

Fig. 8

Door Supports

• Lower door into final position and tighten the
screws. (Fig. 9)

• With the rails pulled out to full extension, insert
the durabase in the rail assembly. (Fig. 10)

Fig. 10

Durabase

Rail tabes

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

Drawer.

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CLOSING AND ALIGNING THE DOORS

Closing the Doors

Your refrigerator has two 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:

1. Plug the refrigerator into a 3 prong grounded outlet.

Move the refrigerator into its final position.

2. Remove the base grille (Refer to the section on
“Installation of Base Grille”).

3. Use a flat head screwdriver to adjust the leveling screws,

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.

Aligning the Doors

To adjust the height of the doors, use the wrench
(Included with the User Manual) to adjust the bolt in
the door hinge (counter clockwise to raise or clockwise
to lower)

When moving your refrigerator
Note: Your refrigerator is extremly heavy. When moving

the refrigerator for installing, cleaning or service be sure
to follow the next instructions.

4. Open both doors again and check to make sure that
they close easily. If not, slightly tilt the refrigerator
further back by turning both leveling screws clockwise.
It may take several more turns. Make sure that you turn
both leveling screws the same amount.

5. Ensure that the refrigerator is even by using a level.

6. Replace the base grille.

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.

1. Adjust leveling legs up.

2. Cover the floor with cardboard or hardboard to

avoid floor damage.

3. Always pull or push the refrigerator straight out

when moving it. Do not wiggle or “walk” the
refrigerator when trying to move it, as floor damage
could occur.

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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.

MULTI FLOW

• The cooling fan operates more powerful and effective
than when in normal operation. This is especially
noticeable when new food is placed in the refrigerator
compartment.

• If the lining is damaged, water or other substances
could enter through the cool air vent causing
decreased efficiency.

ENERGY SAVING MODE

NOTE: Energy-Saving Mode function is set from factory.

To activate or deactivate Energy-Saving Mode, open the
doors and then press the ENERGY SAVING button for
3 seconds.
This function is recommended for added energy savings.
(Some heaters to reduce excess moisture on the
refrigerator may be turned off)
The energy saving function is also recommended during
long periods of time spent away from home-like vacation.

CAUTION WHEN CLOSING THE DOOR

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of door scratches, please make
sure that the refrigerator door mullion is always folded
in.
If dew gathers on the refrigerator door mullion at any
point, deactivate the Energy Saving mode until the
issue resolves itself.

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).

ICE PLUS

Press the button ICE PLUS. The LED light will turn on.
This function will remain activated for 24 hours and
intensify the cooling speed of the freezer and increase
ice production.

DOOR ALARM

With this feature you will hear an alarm when the freezer
or refrigerator door is open for more than 1 minute.
These tones will repeat every 30 seconds. The alarm is
cancelled when the door is properly shut. To activate or
deactivate Door Alarm, press the button ALARM.

ADJUSTING THE CONTROLS

Your refrigerator has two controls that allow you to
regulate the temperature the freezer and refrigerator
compartments.
Initially set the REFRIGERATOR CONTROL at 37°
degrees F and the FREEZER CONTROL at 0° degrees
F. Leave them at these setting for 24 hours (one day) to
stabilize. Then adjust the compartment temperature as
illustrated above.

•Refrigerator Control: 32 °F to 47 °F (0 °C to 8 °C)

To adjust the temperature in the refrigerator compartment
open both doors, then press the REFRIGERATOR button
to cycle through the range of available settings.

•Freezer Control: -6°F to 9 ° F ( - 21°C to -13°C)

To adjust the temperature in the freezer compartment
open both doors, then press the FREEZER button to
cycle through the the range of available settings.

• Temperature Display

To change the temperature display from Fahrenheit to
Celsius:

1. Simultaneously press and hold the FREEZER and
REFRIGERATOR buttons for more than 5 seconds.

2. Do the same to convert back to Fahrenheit.

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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
is too warm

•Opening the door often

•Adding a large amount

of food

•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

REFRIGERATOR section
is too cold

•Controls not set
correctly for your
conditions

FREEZER section is too
cold

•Controls not set
correctly for your
conditions

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

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

Remove any objects
blocking air flow.

Adjust the
REFRIGERATOR setting
to the next lowest
number and wait 24
hours, then check.

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

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
margarine

Cheese Store in original packaging until

Vegetables with
skins (carrots,
peppers)

Fruit Wash and let dry; store in plastic

Leafy Vegetables Remove original packaging and

Fish Consume fish or seafood the

Chef Fresh Store any meat in original airtight,

Leftovers Cover leftovers with plastic

Store opened butter in a covered
dish or in a closed compartment.
When storing a larger quantity,
wrap in freezer packing and
freeze.

you are ready to use it. Once
opened, tightly rewrap with
plastic wrap or aluminum foil.

Place in bags or plastic containers
inside the crisper.

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.

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.

same day purchased.

moisture-proof packaging
Rewrap if necessary.

wrap or aluminum foil. Plastic
containers with airtight lids can
also be used.

STORING FROZEN FOOD

NOTE: For more information on how to prepare food to

be frozen such in a way to see the period they can be
stored consult a frozen food guide or cook book.

Packaging

A great freezing depends on how great you package the
food. When you seal the package make sure you remove
all excess air and do not allow humidity. A package that
is incorrectly sealed will result in the transmission of bad
odors, contaminants inside your refrigerator and will
cause your foods to dry.

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Packaging Recommendations:

• Use sealed plastic containers.

• Use plastic containers with a smooth surface.

• Package with aluminum foil of high resistance.

• Wrap with paper layered with plastic.

• Use water proof plastic.

• Use recommended plastic bags to store frozen foods.

Follow these packaging or container instructions in order
to reach the best freezing

Do not use:

• Bread Wrapping.

• Plastic container not safe for storing.

• Containers without lids or seals.

• Waxed paper or waxed plastic.

• Thin wrapping paper or not water proof.

Freezing

IMPORTANT: Do not keep bottles in the freezer

compartment, they may explode after freezing and

cause damage.

For the maximum use of your freezer do not store excess
food. Do not introduce a large amount of unfrozen foods
that cannot be frozen within 24 hours (no more than
2 – 3 pounds or ,91 kg - 1,36 kg of food per square
inch of space in the freezer). Sufficient space must be
left in order for the air to circulate properly around the
packages. Leave enough space in order to close your
refrigerator with out difficulty.

REFRIGERATOR SECTION

REFRIGERATOR SHELVES

The shelving of your refrigerator can be adjusted to
comply with your storage necessities; Depending on
the model you have in can include glass shelving or
wired shelving. The storing of your foods together and
adjusting the shelving to different heights will ease to
help you locate what you need. This also helps your
refrigerator to stay shut longer which will save you energy.

IMPORTANT: While your refrigerator glass shelving are
cold do not clean with hot or warm water. The glass
shelving may break if exposed to rapid temperature
changes or hard impacts. For your safety the glass
shelving are made out of tempered glass so when at
breaking they will fracture into tiny fragments.

NOTE: Be careful while moving or relocating the shelves
they are heavy. If moving the shelves is required keep in
mind to locate them in a safe environment to prevent
them from breaking.

Adjusting Shelves

Remove the shelves and adjust them to your convenience.

•Removing Shelves

Incline the front of the shelf in the direction indicated by
figure 1 and lift in the direction indicated by figure 2. Pull
the shelf towards you.

1

Storage times can vary depending on the type and
quality of the food, the way its package, or packaging
container used, (in comparison to air and humidity), and
the temperature it being stored in. Ice crystals formed
inside your package are normal it indicates the air and
humidity inside your package have condensed.

NOTE: Let warm foods cool off at room temperature
for approximately 30 min, then wrap accordingly with
the methods mention above and freeze. By letting your
warm foods cool off before you introduce them to your
freezer it will save you energy.

WARNING

SUFFOCATING DANGER

Adequate ventilation is required when using dry ice.
Dry ice is Carbon Dioxide (CO2). When it evaporates it
produces oxygen, causing dizziness, slight headaches,
unconsciousness or death. Do not inhale these vapors
and properly ventilate the room while you use dry ice.

2

• Replacing Shelves

Incline the frontal part of the shelf (1) and guide the
shelf hooks towards the openings at the height desired.
Then lower the front of the shelf (2) so the hooks can be
inserted (3) in the shelf supports.

1

3

2

NOTE: Make sure that the shelf is installed in the
horizontal manner. If not secured it can cause the shelves
to fall, which will cause your stored food to spill.

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Sliding Shelves (in some models)

You can slide some of the shelves in your refrigerator
towards inside or outside like explained below.

•To slide the shelf towards the outside: Pull towards you,
figure A.

•To slide the shelf towards the inside: Push until it stops,
figure B.

CRISPER HUMIDITY CONTROL (in some models)

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

•“High”: keeps moist air in the crisper for best storage

of vegetables.

•“Low”: lets moist aire out of the crisper for best storage

of fruits.

Figure A Figure B

In order to remove a shelf from a metal frame

•Pull the shelf until it stops.

•Incline the front of the shelf towards the top and pull

forward.

•Lift the shelf in the manner it moves across the
support openings.

To put back into place just reverse these steps.

Functional Shelves (Folding Shelves, in some models)
You can store tall articles like gallons or bottles just by
simply folding the shelf in half.

I I

I

I

I I

I

To remove the crisper:

•Slide crisper straight out to the stop.

•Lift the front of the crisper, then pull it out to remove

•Replace the crisper by sliding it back in fully past the

drawer stop.

CAUTION: Be careful when you handle the glass

cover because it could loose.

To remove the glass:

•Lift up the glass after inserting a screwdriver under the
crisper cover.

•Pull glass cover up and out.

PANTRY (in some models)

For storage of meat or fresh food. Adjust the control to
desired temperature by moving from COLD to COLDER.
Pull forward to open. Lift slightly and pull it out to remove.

l

To remove the crisper cover support:
NOTE: Remove glass before removing the crisper cover

support.

•While holding the crisper cover support with both
hands (as shown in the image below). Pull forward and
slightly lift the front part.

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USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

OPTIBIN CRISPERS

The OptiBin crisper maintains fruits and vegetables fresh
allowing you to easily control the humidity inside the
drawers. The Optibin crispers include 1) a front humidity
control and 2) a system that allows you to preserve or
avoid humidity.

1

2

Removing the Vegetable Drawer / Crisper

• Slip out the drawer towards the outside until it stops
(1).

• Slightly lift the front part and pull the rest (2), in order
to completely remove the drawer.

• To relocate the drawer slip out towards the front until
it stops.

2

1

CRISPER COVER WITH INTERIOR LATTICE
(in some models)

Removing the Vegetable Drawer Cover

•Remove both drawers (see “Removing the Vegetable
Drawer/Crisper”).

•Hold onto the support (1) and pull towards the top and
then towards the outside (2).

CAUTION: Be careful when you handle the glass

cover because it could loose.

Removing the Interior Lattice

• Remove the cover (See “Removing the Vegetable
Drawer Cover”).

• Hold the glass and spin the drawer cover (1).

• Hold the rack and pull the sides of the drawer cover

out to take them off (2).

Replacing the Interior Lattice

• For each rack insert the central edge 1 (near the glass
cover) and pull the cover sides to insert it.

2

1

Installing the Vegetable Drawer Cover

•Put the cover over the supports (1).

•Slightly lift the cover (2) while introducing it to the

support (3).

•Put the inferior piece of the cover in the superior
support (4).

1

2

3

4

DOOR RACKS

The door racks are removable for easy cleaning and
adjusting.

• To remove the rack, simply lift the rack up and pull
straight out (1).

• To replace the rack, slide it in above the desired
support button and push down until it stops (2).

1

2

WARNING: Somebody can be hurt if door racks

are not firmly assembled.

CAUTION: DO NOT allow children to play with

baskets. Sharp corners on baskets could cause
injury.

NOTE: DO NOT adjust a rack that is loaded with food.

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USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

DAIRY COMPARTMENT(in some models)

• To remove the dairy compartment, simply lift it and
pull straight out (1).

• To replace the dairy compartment, slide it in above the
desired location and push down until it stops (2).

1 2

EGG COMPARTMENT (in some models)

Keep the eggs compartment in an interior shelf, not in
a door rack.

CAUTION: Do not use the

eggs compartment as a
container for keeping ice in
the freezer compartment. If it
freezes, it could break easily.

FREEZER SECTION

DURABASE DIVIDER (in some models)

Allows organizing the Durabase
area in 2 sections.
For moving the divider, just move
it in the direction that you want.

WARNING: There is enough

space for the children to play.

WARNING: In order to

prevent accidents, such as suffocation, DO NOT let
children and pets play inside the durabase.

TILTING DOOR (in some models)

The tilting door provides an
easy access to the frozen food.

How to use:

Incline the door downwards
and pull it out.

WARNING: Be careful when opening the door, do

not place your feet under the door or your hands
inside the freezer; you may hurt them in doing so.

ICE BIN (In some models)

•Pull the drawer as much as possible (1).

•Raise the ice box and take it out carefully (2).

•Take the drawer off as much as possible and put the

ice bin in the right position (3).

Drawer

Ice Bin

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3

DURABASE (in some models)

•To remove the Durabase, push
it back, raise the front part
and pull it up (1).

•To put it back, insert the
Durabase in the rail assembly
(2).

1

2

GLIDE-OUT DRAWER BASKET (in some models)

• Pull the box as much as
possible, pick up the basket
a bit (1) and pull it out (2).

• To install, pull the cords to
their fullest (1). Lock the
supports of the basket
into the slides of the cords
(2) and push it all the way
through (3).

2

2

1

1

3

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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.

REFRIGERATOR CLEANING

•Unplug your refrigerator.

•Pull out all of the removable parts (such as the

vegetable and dairy doors).

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

•Hand wash it, and dry it thoroughly.

•Plug 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.

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.

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,
clean the back cover of it at least
twice a year.

BACK

COVER

REPLACING REFRIGERATOR LIGHTS

NOTE: The interior lighting for refrigerator uses LED

lighting.
DO NOT try to change any LED module. LED lighting
should only be replaced by a qualified service technician.

REPLACING FREEZER LIGHTS

WARNING

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, either
unplug the refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit
breaker or fuse box.
NOTE: Moving the control to the OFF position does
not remove power to the light circuit.

1. Unplug refrigerator power cord form outlet.

2. Use a screwdriver to remove the cover screw. (Save

the cover screw)

3. Using a flat instrument, gently pry the lamp cover

loose in the front as shown. Rotate downward to
remove the rear tabs.

4. Make sure the bulb is cool to the touch. Turn the

bulb counterclockwise to remove.

5. Replace with a new 60-watt appliance bulb.

6. Insert tabs on back of cover into slots in freezer

ceiling. Push cover up to snap front into place.

7. Use a screwdriver to assemble the cover screw.

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.

CAUTION

DO NOT place fingers inside of cover.
Lamp may be hot.

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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:

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

• 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 fro 2 to 4 days.

• 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.

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.

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.

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NOTE: The automatic Ice maker is only included in some

models. Check your specifications of your refrigerator.

WARNING

PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD

Avoid contact with any moving parts of the ejector
mechanism or with the heater that releases the ice
cubes. DO NOT place your fingers in the automatic ice
maker when the refrigerator is plugged in.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

After turning on your refrigerator, the ice will start to be
made between 12 and 24 hours.

Switch
Ice maker Sensor

The ice maker produces 12 cubes per cycle (in between
80 and 100 cubes in a 24 hour period), depending on
the temperature of the freezer, the times in which the
door opens, and other using conditions (amount of food
in the freezer, etc).

If the refrigerator is used before the connection of water
to the ice maker was performed, you must turn its dial
to O (off).
When the water connections are performed, turn its dial
to I (on).

YOU MUST TURN THE SWITCH TO O (OFF)

• When the water supply is interrupted for many hours.

• When the ice container is left out of its place for more

than one or two minutes.

• When the refrigerator will not be in use for various
days.

NORMAL SOUNDS

• The valve will emit a buzzing sound when the ice maker
is full of water. If the switch is placed in the off position
the buzz will still be heard even when the water pipe
has not been connected. To avoid this sound, move
switch to O (off) position.

NOTE: The ice maker can get damaged if the switch is
kept in the ON position before the water pipe has been
connected.

• While the ice maker is filling up with water and
producing ice, you will hear the sound of the ice falling
and water flowing through the pipes.

PREPARING FOR VACATIONS

Move the ice maker switch to the O (off) position and cut
the flow of water going into the refrigerator.

If room temperature is at freezing point, have a
specialized technician drain the flow of water from the
inner pipes (certain models) to avoid broken pipe related
damage.

NOTE: It is necessary to have a water source when both
water and/or Ice dispensers are available in your product.

The ice maker will fill up (and start making ice) between
12 and 24 hours after the refrigerator is turned on.

Throw away the first batch of ice. Make sure that nothing
interferes with the sensor.

When the ice reaches the sensor, the ice maker will stop
to make ice immediately.

It’s normal that some ice gets stuck. If the ice is not used
frequently, the older cubes of ice will be opaque in color,
smaller, and with a strange flavor.

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CONNECTING THE WATER LINE CONNECTING THE WATER LINE

BEFORE START

The water source is not guaranteed by the refrigerator
manufacturer. Follow instructions carefully in order to
reduce damage.

Air located inside the water pipes can cause hammering
or tapping causing damage to the inner pipes or water
spillage in the inside of the refrigerator. Call a qualified
plumber to fix such hammering on the connections
before installing the water pipe.

To avoid burn damage or such, never connect refrigerator
to hot water pipes.

If you are to use the refrigerator before connecting it
to the water source, make sure the ice maker is the off
position.

Never attempt to install the ice maker pipes in areas
where room temperature is below freezing point.

When using any electrical device (like a drill) during
the installation, make sure device is doubly isolated or
making ground to prevent risk of electrical surge or
discharge.

All installations should be done considering local water
and drainage requirements.

• If an inverted osmosis water filtration system is
connected to the cold water source, the water hose
installation is not assured or guaranteed by the
refrigerator or automated ice maker manufacturer.
Follow the next instructions carefully to minimize costly
water related damages.

• When having an inverted osmosis water filtration
system connected to the cold-water flow, the water
pressure for such system must be at least between
40-60 PSI or 0,27 MPa (2,8 kg · f / cm ² ~ 4,2 kg · f
/ cm ², (2,8 kg · f / cm ² ~ 4,2 kg · f / cm ², less than
2 ~ 3 seconds to fill a 7 oz of capacity cup [0,2 liters]).

• If the inverted osmosis water filtration system pressure
is less than 21 PSI or 0,14 MPa (1,5 kg · f / cm ², more
than four (4) seconds to fill a 7 oz of capacity cup [0,2
liters]):

a) Identify if the sediments filter in the inverted osmosis
system is being blocked. Replace filter if necessary.
b) Allow inverted osmosis system storage tank to refill
after extensive usage.
c) Call a qualified plumber if the inverted osmosis water
pressure problem continues.

To determine how much pipe material is needed,
measures the distances between the valves located
behind the refrigerator and the source of water and add
to that 8 feet (2,4 m). Make sure there is sufficient pipe
material to allow the free movement of the refrigerator
from the wall

• A cold water source. Water pressure should be between

0,138 and 0,82 MPa or 20 and 120 PSI for models not
containing water filter and between 0,276 and 0,82
MPa or 40 and 120 PSI for models containing water
filter.

• A drill.

• Adjustable 1/2” (12,7 mm) key.

• Flat and Phillips style (star) screwdriver.

• Two 1/4” (6,35 mm) diameter
compression nuts with two

sides to connect the copper
pipe to the refrigerator valve.

If your current copper pipe has some reduction on the
ends, it will be necessary to get and
adaptor (found in hardware stores)
to connect the water line to the
refrigerator. It is also possible to cut
such reductions with a pipe cutter
and use the compression connections mentioned above.

• Bypass valve to connect to
the cold water line. The valve
must have a water opening
with an interior 5/32” (3,46
mm) diameter in the cold­water connection point. These
valves can be located in any cold-water connection
package. Before buying make sure such valve meets
local standards and requirements.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Install the valve to the pipe that you use to drink water.
(Connect only to a potable water source).

CAUTION: Connect to potable water supply only.

1. CLOSE THE MAIN WATER SOURCE

Open the nearest water faucet to let water flow and
empty pipes.

REQUIREMENTS

• 1/4” (6,35 mm) in diameter copper pipe to

connect refrigerator to the water pipe. Make
sure both terminals are cut in

squared manner.

2. SELECT THE LOCATION OF THE VALVE

Select the location of the valve that will
provide a better access. It is best to
connect to a vertical pipeline. When
connecting to a horizontal pipeline is
necessary, make the connection in the
lateral or upper area instead of the
lower area to prevent accumulation of
sediment.

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CONNECTING THE WATER LINE

3. DRILL A HOLE FOR THE VALVE

Drill a 1/4” (6,35 mm) diameter
hole in the water pipeline.
Remove jagged edges produces
after perforation. Make sure
water does not reach the drill.
Not performing the 1/4” (6,35
mm) perforation can lead to a
low or smaller ice production.

4. TIGHTEN THE VALVE

Tight the valve into the cold water pipeline with a tube
trap.

Pipe Clamp

Saddle Type Vertical Cold
Shutoff Valve Water Pipe

NOTE: Codes for 248 CMR pipelines of the state of
Massachusetts must be attached to the connection.
Valves of this type are banned in Massachusetts. Call an
authorized plumber.

the pipe is completely inserted into the valve. Tighten
nut carefully.

Saddle Type

Shutoff Valve Compression Nut

Packing Nut

Outlet Valve Ferule (sleeve)

NOTE: Codes for 248 CMR pipelines of the state of
Massachusetts must be attached to the connection.
Valves of this type are banned in Massachusetts. Call an
authorized plumber.

8. DRAIN THE PIPE

Open the main water source (1) and drain the pipe until
water comes out clear.

1

5. TIGHTEN THE TRAP

Tighten the trap until the sealing ring begins to grow.
NOTE: Make sure it is not too tight, this can break the
pipe.
Washer

Pipe Clamp Inlet End

Clamp Screw

6. PLACE THE PIPELINE

Place the pipeline between the cold water pipe and the
refrigerator. Place it through a hole in the wall or floor
(behind the refrigerator or next to the cabinet) as close
to the wall as possible.

NOTE: Make sure there is a sufficient amount of extra
pipeline (8 feet [244 mm] coiled up three times with a
10” [25 cm] in diameter) to allow free movement of the
refrigerator from the wall after installation was made.

7. CONNECT PIPELINE TO VALVE

Place the compression nut and the copper pipe ferule at
the end of the pipe and connect to the valve. Make sure

Allow water flow from the bypass valve (2) and close after
draining 1/4 of a gallon (1L) of water.

2

9. CONNECT PIPE TO REFRIGERATOR

NOTES:

• Before making connection to refrigerator, make sure
it is not connected to any energy source. If your
refrigerator does not have a water filter, it is advised
to install one.

• If your water source contains sand or related particles
that can travel to the valve, install a water filter near the
refrigerator.

IMPORTANT: Never use old or used hoses. Always use
new ones to have a better use and experience. Connect
always to a potable water source to avoid security and
health issues.

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• Remove the ring plug (1) from the valve located at the
top of such device.

1

• Place compression nut and the ferule at the end of the
pipeline. Insert pipeline into the connection valve as far
as possible. Hold tightly while holding pipeline.

Compression

Nut 1/4”

Ferule

12. TURN ICE MAKER ON

Turn ice maker switch into the ON position. Ice maker
will start only after reaching its operating temperature
of 15 °F (-9 °C) or less. It will automatically begin the ice
production if switch is located in the ON position.

Hold on to the pipe from the handles or grabbers located
behind the refrigerator, loosing first the bolt holding the
handle. Afterwards, insert pipe into the hole and tighten
bolt to finalize.

10. OPEN THE BYPASS VALVE

Tighten all connections
containing leaks. Place access
cover back on compressor.

11. CONNECT TO REFRIGERATOR

Fix pipeline in a way that it does
not vibrate on the refrigerator or
wall. Push refrigerator against
wall.

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

UNDERSTANDING SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR

Your new refrigerator might produce certain noises that
your previous refrigerator did not. It is normal if you worry.
Most of the new sounds you will be hearing are actually
normal and expected. Hard surfaces like walls or floor
can increase sounds and make them sound louder than
they really are. The following list has a description of such
sounds along with their causes.

•You will hear a bell sound caused by the flow of the
refrigerant, water pipe or objects located on the superior
part of the refrigerator.

•Your refrigerator is designed to work efficiently to
preserve your food at the desired temperature using
the least of energy. You will be able to hear a pulsing
sound coming from the ventilators and the evaporator.
The speed of the ventilator can speed up when you
open the refrigerator door.

•After each cycle you will hear a dripping sound due to
the refrigerant liquid in your refrigerator.

•Contraction and expansion of the inner walls can cause
a slight popping sound.

•You will hear a dripping sound caused during the
thawing cycle.

•During the defrosting cycle the water might cause a
dripping sound.

•You can hear some tight air sound over the capacitor
caused by the fan.

•Running water can be heard during the defrosting
cycle.

•The thawing timer will make a “click” sound when such
timer will start and finish. Temperature controlling
device will also make a “click” sound at the beginning
and ending of the refrigerator cycle.

Problem Possible Causes Solutions

•The plug is correctly positioned.

THE REFRIGERATOR
WON´T TURN ON

THE DISPLAY

•A fuse has gone bad or the circuit
presents failures.

•The refrigerator is in the defrosting
cycle.

•Refrigerator is in Demo Mode.
(Demonstration Mode)

SHOWS THE
WORD “OFF”

•The refrigerator is plugged.

•The light bulbs are loose.

THE LIGHT WON’T
TURN ON

•A light bulb has gone bad.

•Due to its low energy consumption design of the

refrigerator; the fans will remain of, while the on-off
switch activated the internal light of bin.

•Firmly plug the cord into a live outlet with proper
voltage.

•Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.

•Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end.

•The Demonstration Mode disables the cooling

system; only the lamps and display work
normally.

•To disable open refrigerator doors and then
press ICE PLUS and REFRIGERATOR
buttons at the same time for 5 seconds.

•Plug the refrigerator in a right voltage plug.

•Unplug the refrigerator. Unscrew the Light bulb

and screw it again (Read the section Refrigerator
Care and Cleaning). Plug again.

•Unplug the refrigerator before changing the
light bulb. Replace the bulb with a same 40
watts bulb for your local store. (Read the section
Replacing Refrigerator Lights).

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Problem Possible Causes Solutions

STRANGE SOUNDS
OR SNOOZING/
VIBRATIONS

IT LOOKS LIKE
THE COMPRESSOR
MOTOR STAYS ON
TOO LONG

DOORS WILL
NOT CLOSE
COMPLETELY

THERE´S ICE ON
THE FOOD

THERE IS A WEIRD
TASTE AND SMELL
IN THE ICE

•The refrigerator is not correctly
positioned.

•The replaced refrigerator was an
older model.

•The room temperature is hotter
than usual.

•The door is being opened very often
or there has been a big amount of
food in storage.

•The refrigerator is plugged and the
control has been adjusted correctly.

•Doors won’t close correctly.

•The condenser pipes are dirty.

•The refrigerator is not leveled.

•The food packages are blocking the

doors.

•The ice bin, the vegetable bin, the
panels and the shelves from the
door are out of place or position.

•The gaskets are sticking.

•The refrigerator wobbles or looks

instable.

•The doors were removed during
the installation and they weren’t
properly setup.

•The door hasn’t been closed
completely.

•The door is frequently opened.

•The ice maker has been installed

correctly.

•The ice has been on storage too
long.

•The food hasn’t been packed in the
correct way.

•The water supply contains mineral
and sulfur.

•The inside of the refrigerator need
cleaning.

•The ice bin needs cleaning.

•You need to adjust the leveling screws due the

floor is unleveled or weak. Read the Installation
section.

•Modern refrigerators with a bigger storage
capacity require longer periods of operation.

•The motor will continue working when the room
temperature is high. The motor might be on
between 40% or 80% of the time. In high
temperature conditions, the capacitor might run
on periods of time.

•When adding or opening the door of the
refrigerator, it warms it up. It’s normal that the
refrigerator to run more that usual in order to cool
the bins. (Read the section Food Storage Guide).
To save energy, take what you need at once, order
your food in order so it can be easily found and
close the door immediately soon after you took
out the food.

•The refrigerator will take 24 hours to cool down
completely.

•Push firmly the Doors. If they don’t close. Read
Doors will not close completely below.

•This will stop the air transfer and marked the
motor to work longer and harder. Clean the pipes
of the condenser.

•Read Refrigerator Installation section to level
refrigerator.

•Adjust the food bins in order to free space
between the doors and the shelves.

•Push the containers and place the vegetable cover
lid, the panels, shelves and any other container or
bin in their right positions. Read the section Using

your Refrigerator.

•Clean the seal rings and the surface they might be
in contact with. Use a piece of cloth with a small
amount of paraffin and apply it over the seal rings.

•Level the refrigerator. Read the section Closing
and Aligning the Doors.

•Remove and place again the door according to
the section Refrigerator Doors: How to remove

and reverse.

•Read Doors Will not Close Completely already
mentioned.

•When the door is opened, warm, humid air is
allowed in the freezer resulting in frost.

•Don’t use the first ices made.

•Dispose of that old ice and make new.

•Pack again the food because it can transfer odors

and tastes to the ice.

•You might need to install a filter in order to
eliminate the odors and taste problems.

•Read the section Refrigerator Care and Cleaning.

•Empty the bin and discard the old ice cubes.

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Problem Possible Causes Solutions

THERE´S WATER IN
THE DRAINING BIN

THE
REFRIGERATOR
SEEMS TO MAKE
TOO MUCH NOISE

THE ICE MAKER IS
NOT PRODUCING
ICE OR ICE CUBES
ARE FREEZING
TOO SLOWLY

THE ICE CUBES
ARE TOO SMALL

THE DOORS ARE
HARD TO OPEN

THE ICE MAKER
DOES NOT WORK

THE TEMPERATURE
IS TOO HOT
OR THERE´S
HUMIDITY FORMED
INSIDE THE
REFRIGERATOR

•The refrigerator is in defrosting
cycle.

•It’s more humid than usual.

•The sounds may be normal for your

refrigerator.

•The smallest size of ice cubes is
selected.

•Door left open.

•Smaller cube size level is selected.

•The water supply valve is blocked.

•The gaskets are dirty or sticky.

•The door opens itself as soon as

you close it.

•The ice maker is off.

•The water supply is down or not

plugged.

•The freezer temperature is warm.

•The ice cubes turn off the ice maker.

•The air vents are blocked. The

cool air flows from freezer to the
refrigerator and returns thru the
vents that dive this section.

•The doors open very easily.

•The refrigerator control has not been

adjusted for the room conditions.

•A large amount of food is just been
placed inside the refrigerator.

•The food has not been well packed
in each bin.

•The doors haven’t been closed
correctly.

•The weather is humid.

•The auto-defrosting cycle is over.

•The water will evaporate. It is normal that some

water falls on the bin.

•It might take a while for the water to evaporate.
This is normal when the weather is hot and humid.

•Refer to the Understanding Sounds You May Hear
section.

•Wait 24 hours after hook-up for ice production.
See the Adjusting the Controls section.

•Check to see if something is holding the door
open.

•Select a bigger size for the ice cubes.

•Call a plumber to clean the valve.

•Clean the gaskets and surface that they are in

contact with. Use a damp cloth with paraffin also
apply over the seal rings.

•When you open the door, the warm air enters
in the refrigerator. When this air is cooled down
it occupies less volume and creates a vacuum
effect. If it is difficult to open wait 5 minutes then
check.

•Turn the ice maker to the position on (I).

•Read the section Connecting the Water Line.

•Wait 24 hrs for the freezer to reach its ideal

temperature.

•Hand level the ice cubes.

•With your hand find the vents and move and

package that might be blocking the air flow. See
the Multi Flow Section.

•When the doors are opened the warm and humid
air enters. To keep your refrigerator cool, take what
you need once and you’re your food organized to
make it easy to find. Close the door a soon as
you can.

•Wait 24 hours to stabilize the temperature. If the
temperature is cold or hot, move the control until
the desire temperature is reached.

•After adding food to the refrigerator this will warm
up. It might take some hours for the refrigerator to
reach its temperature.

•Wrap the food evenly and before packing anything
dry all the bins to avoid humidity. If it is necessary,
pack the food according to the section Food
Storage Guide.

•Read Doors will not Close Correctly section.

•In humid weathers, the air contains humidity,

which introduces it self if the doors are opened.

•It’s normal that some water props get formed
after the defrosting cycle is completed.

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