LG LFX25973ST/03 Owner’s Manual

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REFRIGERATOR

Please read this owner's manua thoroughly before

operating and keep it handy for reference at all times.

LFX25973**

P/No. : MFL63264255

2 TABLEOFCONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

3 PRODUCT FEATURES

4 IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

7 COMPONENTS

7 Refrigerator Exterior

8 Refrigerator interior

INSTALLATION

Installation Overview

Specifications

Unpacking Your Refrigerator

Choosing the Proper Location

- Flooring

- Ambient Temperature

- Measuring the Clearances

Removing/Assembling the Refrigerator Door Handles

Removing/Assembling the Freezer Drawer Handle

Removing/Assembling the Doors and Drawers

- Removing the Left Refrigerator Door

- Removing the Right Refrigerator Door

- Assembling the Right Refrigerator Door

- Assembling the Left Refrigerator Door

- Removing the Freezer Drawers

- Assembling the Freezer Drawers

Connecting the Water Line

- Before You Begin

- Water Pressure

- What You Will Need

- Water Line Installation instructions

Turning On the Power

Leveting and Door Alignment

-Leveting

- Door Alignment

24 HOW TO USE

24 Before Use 25 Control Panel

25 -Control Panel Features 27 In-Door ice Bin

27 -Detaching the In-Door ice Bin 27 -Assembling the In-Door ice Bin

28 Automatic Icemaker 28 -Automatic Icemaker (ice Room) 28 -Automatic Icemaker (Freezer Room) 28 -Turning the Automatic Icemaker On or Off

29 -When You Should Turn the Icemaker Off 29 -Normal Sounds You May Hear

29 -Preparing for Vacation 30 ice and Water Dispenser

30 -Dispenser 30 -Using the Dispenser

30 -Locking the Dispenser 30 -Cleaning the Dispenser Stand

31 Storing Food 31 -Food Preservation Location

32 -Food Storage Tips 32 -Storing Frozen Food

33 Humidity Controlled Crisper 34 Detaching and Assembling the Storage Bins 36 Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves

37 MAINTENANCE

37 Cleaning 38 Replacing the Water Filter

40 SMART DIAGNOSIS

40 Using Smart Diagnosis

41 TROUBLESHOOTING

51 WARRANTY

PRODUCT FEATURES 3

PRODUCT FEATURES

* Depending on the model, some of the following functions may not be available.

FILTERED WATER AND ICE DISPENSER

The water dispenser dispenses fresh, chilled water. The ice dispenser dispenses cubed and crushed ice.

DOOR ALARM

The Door Alarm function is designed to prevent refrigerator malfunctioning that could occur if a refrigerator door or freezer drawer remains open, If a refrigerator door or freezer drawer is left open for more than 60 seconds, a

warning alarm sounds in 30 second intervals,

HUMIDITY CONTROLLED CRISPER

The Humidity Controlled Crisper is designed to help keep your fruits and vegetables fresh and crisp, You can control the amount of humidity in the

crisper by adjusting the setting between Low and High,

GLIDE'N'SERVE Glide'N'Serve provides storage space that keeps the compartment colder

than the refrigerator,

It is a convenient place to store sandwiches or meat to be cooked,

ICE PLUS Ice production can be increased by approximately 20 percent when the

freezer section is maintained at the coldest temperature for a 24-hour period,

4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.

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 WARNING or CAUTION. These words mean:

Z_ WARNING You can be killed or seriously injured if you do not follow instructions.

Z_ CAUTION indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result

in minor or moderate injury, or product damage.

z_x WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using your product, basic safety

precautions should be followed, including the following.

Power

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

• immediately repair or replace all power 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.

• Do not use an uncertified power outlet.

• Unplug the power plug immediately in the event of a blackout or thunderstorm.

• Plug in the power plug with the power cord facing downward.

Installation

• Contact an authorized service center when you install or relocate the refrigerator.

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

• Connect this product to a dedicated grounded electric outlet conforming with the rating prior to use. it is the user's responsibility to replace a standard 2-prong wan outlet with a standard

3-prong wan outlet.

• Do not install the refrigerator where there may be a danger of falling.

Use

• 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.

• Do not place heavy objects on the dispenser of the refrigerator or hang onto it.

• Do not place heavy or dangerous objects (bottles with liquid) on the refrigerator.

• Do not put live animals inside of the refrigerator.

• Do not allow children to climb into the product when it is in use.

• in the event of a gas leak (propane/LPG), ventilate sufficiently and contact an authorized service center before use. Do not touch or disassemble the electric outlet of the refrigerator.

• in the event of a refrigerant leak, move flammable objects away from the refrigerator.

Ventilate sufficiently and contact an authorized service center.

• Do not use or place flammable substances (chemicals, medicine, cosmetics, etc) near the refrigerator or store them inside the refrigerator. Do not place the refrigerator in the vicinity

of flammable gas.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THEAPPLIANCE.

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

• Do not use this product for special purposes (storage of medicine or test materials or for ships, etc)

• Unplug the power plug before cleaning or repairing the refrigerator.

• When you replace the light bulb in the refrigerator, unplug the refrigerator or turn off the power

• Do not modify or extend the power cord

• Do not use a dryer to dry the interior. Do not light a candle to remove the interior odor.

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

• Do not use an outlet that can be turned off with a switch. Do not use an extension cord. It is the user's responsibility to replace a standard 2-prong wall outlet with a standard 3-prong wall outlet

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

• Do not use an adapter plug and plug the power plug into a multi-outlet extension cord.

• Disconnect the power cord immediately if you hear a noise, smell a strange odor or detect smoke.

• Turn the power off if water or dust penetrates into the refrigerator. Call a service agent.

• Do not disassemble or modify the refrigerator.

• Do not put hands, feet, or metal objects below or behind the refrigerator.

• Do not operate the refrigerator or touch the power cord with wet hands

• 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 ice-making mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in.

• When dispensing ice from the dispenser, do not use crystal ceramics.

• Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment with wet or damp hands, when your refrigerator is in operation.

• Do not put glass containers, glass bottles or soda in the freezer

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their

safety.

• Do not refreeze frozen food that have thawed completely It may result in a serious health issue.

• If you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make sure the CFC coolant is removed for proper disposal by a qualified servicer If you release CFC coolant, you may be fined or imprisoned in

accordance with the relevant environmental law

• Junked or abandoned refrigerators are dangerous, even ifthey are sitting for only a few days When disposing the refrigerator, remove the packing materials from the door or take off the

doors but leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside

6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.

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

Z_ CAUTION

Installation

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

• Be careful when you unpack and install the refrigerator, immediately dispose of packing materials (plastic) out of reach of children.

Use

• Close the door carefully when children are around.

• Keep fingers out of pinch point areas; clearances between the doors and cabinets are necessarily small. Be careful closing doors when children are in the area.

• If you store food properly, beware that it may fan and cause injury.

Maintenance

• Do not use strong detergents like wax or thinners for cleaning. Clean with a soft fabric.

• Wipe foreign objects (dust, water, etc) off the prongs of the power plug and contact areas regularly.

SAVE THESE INSTUCTIONS

COMPONENTS 7

COMPONENTS

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

*The appearance and specifications of the actual product may differ depending on the model.

Refrigerafor Exferior

LED Display Displays the refrigerator and

freezer temperature, the water filter condition and the dispenser status.

Ice Plus When this feature is activated,

the freezer section will run at the coldest temperature for a 24-hour

period to increase ice production.

Filtered Water and Ice Dispenser

Dispenses fresh, chilled, filtered water through the door. The ice

dispenser offers cubed or crushed ice.

Door Alarm A warning alarm sounds at 30-

second intervals when the refrigerator or freezer door is left

open for more than 60 seconds.

8 COMPONENTS

Refrigerator Inferior

LED Interior Lamps

The interior lamps light up the inside of the refrigerator.

Water Filter

i Smart Diagnosis Speaker

Hold your phone to this speaker when activating Smart Diagnosis. Refer to the

SpacePlus Ice System -- Ice cubes are

automatically produced.

Fixed Door Bins I I

Mullion I FoLds in when the

left door is opened,

Can Storage Bin

Used to preserve chilled

food or drinks.

Glide'N'Serve

Allows you to store food items at a different temperature than the regular refrigerator area.

Auto Closing Hinge The refrigerator doors

and freezer drawers close automatically when you push

them slightly. (The door only closes automatically when it is open at an angle of less than 30°.)

Smart Diagnosis section for more details.

A Dairy Product Bin

The shelves in your

_ efrigerator Shelves

refrigerator are adjustable to meet your individual storage needs.

Modular Door Bins

Crispers Controls humidity and

helps vegetables and fruit to stay crisp.

Pullout Drawer

Durabase

Automatic Icemaker

Removable Ice Storage Bin

The ice storage bin

Durabase Divider

can be removed to fill ice buckets, coolers,

or pitchers.

INSTALLATION9

INSTALLATION

Insfallafion Overview

Please read the following installation instructions first after purchasing this product or transporting

it to another location.

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1 Unpacking your

refrigerator

4 Connecting the water 5 Leveling and Door

supply and water line Alignment

Choosing the proper location

3 Disassembling/Assembling

10 INSTALLATION

Specificafions

The appearance and specifications listed in this manual may vary due to constant product improvements.

Description French door refrigerator Electrical requirements 115 VAC @ 60 Hz Min. / Max. Water pressure 20 and 120 psi (140 and 830 kPa)

Dimensions 35 3/4" (W) X 34 1/4" (D) X 69 3/4" (H), 46 1/2" (D w/door open)

908 mm (W) X 869.95 mm (D) X 1 771.65 (H), 1 181.1 mm (D w/door

open) Net weight 309 lb. (14Okg) Refrigerator storage 17.56 cu. ft.

capacity Freezer storage capacity 7.14 cu. ft.

INSTALLATION 11

Unpacking Your Refrigerator

-_ _ WARNING * Use two or more people to move and

install the refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

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.

* Keep flammable materials and vapors,

such as gasoline, away from the refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in

fire, explosion, or death.

Remove tape and any temporary labels from your refrigerator before using. Do not remove any warning-type labels, the model and serial number

label, or the Tech Sheet that is located under the front of the 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.

Refrigerator shelves are installed in the shipping position. Please reinstall shelves according to

your individual storage needs.

Choosing the Proper Location

• Select a place where a water supply can be easily connected for the automatic

icemaker.

} NOTE 'I

The water pressure must be between 20 and 120 psi (140 and 830 kPa) on models without a water filter and between 40 and120 psi (280 and 830kPa)l

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.

T_ WARNING

o reduce the risk of electric shock, o not install the refrigerator in a wet or

damp area.

Flooring

To avoid noise and vibration, the unit must be

leveled and installed on a solidly constructed floor. If required, adjust the leveling legs to

compensate for unevenness of the floor. The front should be slightly higher than the rear to

aid in door closing. Leveling legs can be turned easily by tipping the cabinet slightly. Turn the leveling legs to the left to raise the unit or to

the right to lower it. (See Leveling and door Alignment.)

_ NOTE

Installing on carpeting, soft tile surfaces

a platform or weakly supported structur

12 INSTALLATION

Ambient Temperature

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.

Measuring the Clearances Too small of a distance from adjacent items

may result in lowered freezing capability and increased electricity consumption charges.

Allow at least 24 inches (61 cm) in front of the refrigerator to open the doors, and at least

2 inches (5.08 cm) between the back of the refrigerator and the wall.

24" (61 cm)

2" (5.08 cm)

Removing/Assembling the Refrigerator Door Handles

-_@ NOTE Removing the doors is always

recommended when it is necessary to move the refrigerator through a narrow

opening. If it is necessary to remove the

Removing the Handles

Loosen the set screws D with a 3/32 in.

Allen wrench and remove the handle.

Loosen the mounting fasteners [] that

connect to the refrigerator door and handle

using a _/4in. Allen wrench, remove the

mounting fasteners.

Assembling the Handles

1 Assemble the mounting fasteners D at

both ends of the handle using a/4 in. Allen wrench.

Place the handle on the door by fitting the handle footprints over the mounting

fasteners and tightening the set screws [] with a 3/32in. Allen wrench.

INSTALLATION 13

Removing/Assembling the Freezer Drawer Handle

Removing the Handles

1 Loosen the set screws D located on the

lower side of the handle with a 1/sin. Alien wrench and remove the handle.

Loosen the mounting fasteners _ that connect to the freezer drawer and handle

using a//4 in.

and remove the mounting

fasteners.

Allen wrench, __

Assembling the Handles

1 Assemble the mounting fasteners D at

both ends of the handle using a//4 in. Alien wrench.

Place the handle on the door by fitting the handle footprints over the mounting

fasteners and tightening the

set screws with a//g in.

Allen wrench.

Fz_ WARNING

When the customer takes apart the handle or assemble it from a refrigerator, please be

cautious of following things.

• Hold the handle with your own hand to make sure not to drop the handle to the

floor or instep while taking apart the handle from a refrigerator,

Do not swing the handle towards people or animals after taking apart the handle.

Insert the bracket hob of the handle into the stopper bolt of the door exactly, and

then assemble the set screws to fix the handle.

Check if there's any gap between the door and handle after fixing the handle.

Removing/Assembling the

Doors and Drawers

Removing the doors is always recommended when it is necessary to move the refrigerator

through a narrow opening.

F-_ WARNING

• If your entrance door is too narrow for the refrigerator to pass through, remove the refrigerator doors and move the refrigerator

sideways through the doorway.

• Use two or more people to remove and install the refrigerator doors, Failure to do

so can result in back or other injury.

• Disconnect the electrical supply to the refrigerator before installing. Failure to do

so could result in serious injury or death.

• Do net put hands, feet or other objects into

the air vents or bottom of the refrigerator. You may be injured or receive an electrical

shock.

• Be careful when handling the hinge and

stopper. It may result in injury.

• Remove food and bins from the doors and

drawers before detaching.

Removing the Left Refrigerator Door

The water supply is connected to the

upper right part of the rear surface of the refrigerator. Remove the ring in the joint

area. Hold the water supply connection and gently push the Collet to detach the

water supply line as shown D, _ and _.

___> NOTE -_

Detachment of the water supply line is applicable only when detaching the left

14 INSTALLATION

(2) _(1 )

(3).

(6)--" /

(7)/

Open the left door. Remove the top hinge cover screw (1). Lift up the cover (2).

Remove the cover.

Pull out the tube (3).

Disconnect all wire harnesses (4).

Remove the grounding screw (5).

Rotate the hinge lever (6) counterclockwise. Lift the top hinge (7)

free of the hinge lever latch (8).

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

Place the door, inside facing up, on a non- scratching surface,

Removing fhe Right Refrigerafor Door

(2)

)

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Open the door. Remove the top hinge cover screw (1). Lift up the cover (2).

Remove the cover.

Rotate the hinge lever (3) clockwise. Lift the top hinge (4) free of the hinge lever

latch (5).

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

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

{Wh CAUTION ""1

en lifting the hinge free of the latch, be

.careful that the door does not fall forward.

CAUTiO. ---/

When lifting the hinge free of the latch, be I

INSTALLATION 15

Assembling 1"he Right" Refrigerat"or Door

Install the right-side door first,

............ J

1 Lower the door onto the middle hinge

pin. Make sure that the plastic sleeve is inserted into the bottom of the door.

2 Fit the top hinge (4) over the hinge lever

latch (5) and into place.

3 Rotate the lever (3) counterclockwise to

secure the hinge.

4 Hook the tabs on the right side of the

hinge cover (2) under the edge of the top hinge (4) and position the cover in piace.

5 Insert and tighten the cover screw (1).

Assembling 1"he Left" Refdgerat"or Door

1 Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin.

(1)

}::..... (4)

2 Fit the top hinge (7) over the hinge lever

latch (8) and into piace.

:3 Rotate the lever (6) clockwise to secure

the hinge.

4 Install the grounding screws (5) and

connect the two wire harnesses (4).

5 Push the water tube (3) located at the top

of the left door into the hole beside the left

hinge on the top of the cabinet until it exits

through the back.

6 Insert the water supply tube (3) into the

connector until you see onty one scale mark. Fully insert the tub cover (15 mm).

7 Hook the tabs on the left side of the hinge

cover (1) under the edge of the top hinge (7)

and position the cover in place.

S Insert and tighten the cover screw (1).

16 INSTALLATION

9 Insert the water supply tube at least 5/8 in.

(15 ram) into the connector.

10 Hook the tab on the door switch side

of the cover under the edge of the wire opening in the cabinet top.

11 Position the cover into place. Insert and

tighten the cover screw.

--_ NOTE

Removing fhe Freezer Drawers

The top, middle and bottom drawers are all

removed in the same way. In the following figures, the Pullout Drawer located above the

freezer drawer is not shown for clarity.

....Z_ CAUTION

* Use two or more people to remove and

install the freezer drawer. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

* Do not hold the handle when removing

or replacing the drawer. The handle may come off and it could cause personal

injury.

* Be careful of sharp hinges on both sides

of the drawer.

* When you lay the drawer down, be

careful not to damage the floor.

* Do not sit or stand on the freezer drawer. * To prevent accidents, keep children and

pets away from the drawer. Do not leave the drawer open.

) Gently press the Collet and insert the

tube until only one line shows on the tube.

(Correct)

(Incorrect)

2) Pull the tube to make sure that the tube is tightly fastened and then insert the clip.

1 Pull the drawer open to full extension.

Remove the lower basket by lifting basket from rail system.

Press in the tabs on the rail covers and

lift them up to separate from the rail assembly.

INSTALLATION 17

Remove the rail screw (_) on both the left and right rails.

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

I L oAoT,oN

When you remove the drawer, do not hold the handle. The handle may come

off and it could cause personal injury.

Assembling fhe Freezer Drawer

1 With both hands, pull out each rail

simultaneously until both rails are fully extended.

Hook the door support (_) into the rail tabs

(_) on both sides.

3 Lower door into final position and tighten the

screws (_).

With both hands, hold each rail and push it in to allow both rails to slide in simultaneously.

18 INSTALLATION

Assembling the Freezer Drawer

(continued)

Make sure you have the correct rail cover for each side.

ight Rail

Align the tabs on the covers with the assembly holes on each rail, and snap the

rail covers in place to secure.

FZ_ WARNING

• If the Durabase divider is removed, there is enough open space for children or pets to

crawl inside. To prevent accidental child and pet entrapment or suffocation risk, DO NOT

allow them to touch or go near the freezer drawer.

• DO NOT step or sit down on freezer drawer.

With the drawer pulled out to full extension, insert the lower basket (_ in

the rail assembly.

Assembly

Connecting the Wafer Line

INSTALLATION 19

Before You Begin

This water line installation is not covered by the refrigerator warranty. Follow these instructions

carefully to minimize the risk of expensive water damage.

Water hammer (water banging in the pipes) in house plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator

parts and can lead to water leakage or flooding. Call a qualified plumber to correct water hammer

before installing the water supply line to the refrigerator.

_-----_ CAUTION

To prevent burns and product damange,_

only connect the refrigerator water line tq a cold water supply. J

If you use your refrigerator before connecting the water line, make sure the icemaker power switch is in the OFF (0) position.

_ CAUTION

Do not install the icemaker tubing =n areas where temperatures fall below

freezing.

Water Pressure A cold water supply. The water pressure must

be between 20 and 120 psi (140 and 830 kPa) on models without a water filter and between

40 and 120 psi (280 and 830kPa) on models with a water filter.

If a reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected to your cold water supply, this water

line installation is not covered by the refrigerator warranty. Follow the following instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive water

damage.

If a reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected to your cold water supply, the water pressure to the reverse osmosis system needs

to be a minimum of 40 and 60 psi ( 280 and 420 kPa), less than 2.0-3.0 sec. to

flit a cup of 7 oz(200 cc) capacity.

....._, CAUTION

Wear eye protection during installation to prevent injury.

If the water pressure from the reverse osmosis system is less than 21 psi (145 kPa) (takes more than 4.0 sec to fill a cup of 7 oz (200 cc) capacity):

, Check to see if the sediment filter in

the reverse osmosis system is blocked.

Replace the filter if necessary.

• Allow the storage tank on the reverse usage.

• If the issue concerning water pressure

from reverse osmosis remains, call a

licensed, qualified plumber.

• All installations must be in accordance

with local plumbing code requirements.

What You Will Need

Copper Tubing_ in. outer diameter, to connect the refrigerator to the water supply. Be sure both ends of the tubing

are cut square. To determine how

much tubing you need: measure the distance

from the water valve on the back of the

refrigerator to the water supply pipe.

Then, add 8 feet

(2.4 m). Be sure there is sufficient extra

tubing (about 8 feet [2.4 m] coiled into 3 turns of about 10 in. [25 cm] diameter)

to allow the refrigerator to move out from the wall after installation.

Power drill.

½ in. or adjustable wrench.

Flat blade and Phillips

head screwdrivers.

Two % in. outer

diameter compression nuts and 2 ferrules (sleeves) tO connect the

copper tubing to the shutoff valve and

the refrigerator water valve.

20 INSTALLATION

• If your existing copper water line has a flared fitting at the end, you will need

an adapter (available at plumbing supply stores) to connect the water line to the

refrigerator OR you can cut off the flared fitting with a tube

cutter and then use a compression fitting.

• Shutoff valve to connect I'o fhe cold water line. The shutoff

valve should have a water inlet with a minimum inside diameter of 5/32 in. at the point of connection to the COLD WATER LINE. Saddle-type shutoff valves

are included in many water supply kits. Before purchasing,

make sure a saddle- type valve complies

with your local plumbing codes.

_ NOTE -,

A self piercing saddle type water valve /

should not be used.

Water Line Insfallafion Insfrucfions

'_//_, WARNING

When using any electrical device

(such as a power drill) during

installation, be sure the device is battery powered, double insulated or grounded in a manner that will prevent the hazard of electric shock.

install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used drinking water line.

1 SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY

Turn on the nearest faucet to relieve the pressure on the line.

2 CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION

Choose a location for the valve that is easily _(L_

accessible. It is best to connect into the side of a

vertical water pipe. When it is necessary to connect

into a horizontal water pipe, make the connection to the top or

side, rather than at the bottom, to avoid drawing off any sediment from the water

pipe.

3 DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE

Drill a _Ain. hole in

the water pipe using a sharp bit. Remove

any burrs resulting from drilling the hole in the pipe. Be careful

not to allow water to drain into the drill. Failure to drill a _Ain.

hole may result in reduced ice production

or smaller cubes.

]) NOTE -------------------------.,

The hookup line cannot be white, plastic

tubing. Licensed plumbers must use / only copper tubing NDA tubing #49595

or 49599 .or Cross Link Polyethylene

INSTALLATION 21

4 FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE 7

Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe clamp.

Pipe Clamp_

Saddle-Type _ _ _Vertical Cold

Shutoff Valve _ I Water Pipe

NOTE "/

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing Codes 248CMR shall be

adhered to. Saddle valves are illegal and I use is not permitted in Massachusetts._ 8

Consult with your licensed ptumber.

TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing

washer begins to swell.

NOTE,, Do not overfighten clump or you may crush the tubing.

Washer

Clamp Screw

Pipe Clamp _,

_ Inlet End

ROUTE THE TUBING Route the tubing between the cold water

line and the refrigerator. Route the tubing through a hole drilled in

the wall or floor (behind the refrigerator or adjacent base cabinet) as close to the wall

as possible.

_ NOTE

Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing (about 8 feet coiled into 3 turns of

about 10 in. diameter) to allow the refrigerator to move out from the wall

after installation.

CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE Place the compression nut and ferrule

(sleeve) for copper tubing onto the end of

the tubing and connect it to the shutoff valve. Make sure the tubing is fully inserted

into the valve. Tighten the compression nut securely,

Saddle-Type

Shutoff Valve

Packing Nu_

Outlet Valve ............. /

FLUSH OUT THE TUBING

Turn the main water

supply on and flush out

the tubing until the water

is clear.

Shut the water off at the water valve after about one quart of water has

been flushed through the tubing.

Compression

Nut

Ferrule (sleeve)

9 CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE

REFRIGERATOR

NOTE: Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be sure that the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into

the wall outlet.

a. Remove the plastic flexible cap from

the water valve.

b. Place the compression nut and ferrule

(sleeve) onto the end of the tubing as shown.

c. Insert the end of the copper tubing into

the connection as far as possible. While holding the tubing, tighten the fitting.

Tubing Clamp _1[ _ 1,4.in. Tubing

Compression\ Ullb,xXII //YZ/t_tl11

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Ferrule_ _ _ _

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22 INSTALLATION

10 TURN THE WATER ON AT THE SHUTOFF

VALVE Tighten any connections that leak.

Check to see if leaks occur at the water

oAoT,oN 1

line connections.

1 1 PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR

Arrange the coil of tubing so that it

does not vibrate against the back of the refrigerator or against the wall. Push the

refrigerator back to the wall.

12 START THE ICEMAKER

Set the icemaker power switch to the ON position.

The icemaker will not begin to operate

until it reaches its operating temperature

of 16°F (-9°C) or below. It will then begin operation automatically if the icemaker

power switch is in the ON (I) position.

Turning On The Power

1 Plug in the refrigerator.

CAUTION

• Connect to a rated power outlet.

• Have a certified electrician check the wall outlet and wiring for proper

grounding.

• Do not damage or cut off the ground terminal of the power plug.

Leveling and Door Alignmenf

INSTALLATION 23

Leveling

After installing, ptug the refrigerator's power cord into a 3-prong grounded outlet and push

the refrigerator into the final position.

Your refrigerator has two front leveling legs-- one on the right and one on the left. Adjust the legs to alter the tilt from front-to-back or side-

to-side. If your refrigerator seems unsteady, or you want the doors to close more easily, adjust

the refrigerator's tilt using the instructions below:

1 Remove the base grille. Refer to the Base

Grille Installation section.

Turn the leveling leg to the left to raise that side of the refrigerator or to the right

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

refrigerator.

Door Alignment Both the left and right refrigerator doors have

an adjustable nut, located on the bottom hinge, to raise and lower them to align properly.

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

evenly: Use the wrench (included with the Owner's

Manual) to turn the nut in the door hinge to adjust the height. To the right to raise or to the left to lower the height.

_ NOTE

A flare nut wrench works best, but an open-end wrench will suffice. Do not over-tighten.

Open both doors again and check to make sure that they close easily. If the doors do

not close easily, tilt the refrigerator slightly more to the rear by turning both leveling legs to the left. It may take several more

turns, and you should turn both leveling legs the same mount.

4 Replace the base grille.

24 HOWTO USE

HOW TO USE

Clean the refrigerator. Clean your refrigerator thoroughly and wipe off all dust that accumulated during

shipping.

'_ CAUTION

contains alcohol, a flammable liquid or an abrasive when removing any tape or adhesive from the refrigerator,.

on the rear surface of the refrigerator.

¢ .OT "/

Connect the power supply. Check if the power supply is connected before use.

Read the "Turning OnThe Power" section.

Turn off the icemaker if the refrigerator is not yet connected to the water supply.

Turn off the automatic icemaker and then plug the power plug of the refrigerator into the grounded electric outlet.

* This is applicable only to certain models.

o not scratch the refrigerator with a sharp object or use a detergent that

Do not peel off the model or serial number label or the technical information

Remove adhesive residue by wiping it off with your thumb or dish detergent.

sZ_ CAUTION

Running the automatic icemaker before connecting it to the water

supply may cause the refrigerator to malfunction,

Wait for the refrigerator to cool. Allow your refrigerator to run for at least two to three hours before putting food in it. Check the flow of cold air in the freezer compartment to ensure proper cooling.

---A CAUTION utting food in the refrigerator before it has cooled could cause the

food to spoil, or a bad odor could remain inside the refrigerator.

The refrigerator makes a loud noise after initial operation. This is normal. The loudness will decrease as the temperature lowers.

Open refrigerator doors and freezer drawers to ventilate the interior. The inside of the refrigerator may smell like plastic at first. Remove any adhesive

tape from inside the refrigerator and open the refrigerator doors and the freezer drawers for ventilation.

HOWTO USE 25

Control Panel

* Dependingon the model, some of the following functions may notbe available,

Control Panel Feafures

The LED Display shows the temperature settings, dispenser options, water filter, door alarm, and locking status messages.

LED Display

Control Buttons

IceType W

cus cn_sH

Press the tCE TYPE button to select either

Crushed or Cubed Ice. The selected option will illuminate on the LED display.

Freezer L'7oF

Press the FREEZER button to adjust the

temperature in the freezer compartment.

NoTE

o change the display from Fahrenheit to

elsius, press and hold the FREEZER and EFRIGERATOR button for five seconds.

Refrigerator _l"_

Press the REFRIGERATOR button to adjust the

temperature in the freezer compartment.

Ice Plus

_c_Pus

This function increases both ice making and freezing capabilities.

• When you touch the tce Plus button, the graphic will illuminate in the display and

will continue for 24 hours. The function will automatically shut off after 24 hours.

• You can stop this function manually by touching the button one more time.

I °F

26 HOWTO USE

Control Panel Features (continued)

Energy Saving (_

The Energy Saving function disables the mullion

heater located on the refrigerator door in order to conserve electricity. Press and hold the Energy

Saving button for three seconds to activate or deactivate this function.

_} NOTE

iscontinue using the Energy Saving function

excessive moisture begins to collect on the

oor mullion.

Press the LIGHT button, to turn on the dispenser light. The indicator will appear on the

LED display.

Change Filter t= ........

When the water filter indicator turns on, you

have to change the water filter. After changing

the water filter, press and hold the FILTER

button for three seconds to turn the indicator light off. You need to change the water filter

approximately every six months.

w C_AN_E

J=l .....

Alarm q))

When power is connected to the refrigerator, the door alarm is initially set to ON. When you press the ALARM button,

the display will change to OFF and the Alarm function will deactivate.

When either the refrigerator or the freezer door is left open for more than 60 seconds, the alarm tone will sound to let you know

that the door is open. When you close the door, the door alarm

will stop.

control Lock EZ3

The Control Lock function disables every other

button on the display.

When power is initially connected to the

refrigerator, the Lock function is off. If you want to activate the Lock function to

lock other buttons, press and hold the Lock button for three seconds or more. The Lock

icon will display and the Lock function is now enabled.

To disable the Lock function, press and hold the Lock button for approximately three

seconds.

(" z_ CAUTION

Display Mode (For Store Use Only) The Display Mode disabtes all cooling

in the refrigerator and freezer sections to conserve energy while on display in

a retail store, When activated, OFF will display on the control panel

To deactivate: With either refrigerator door opened,

press and hold the Refrigerator and Ice Plus buttons at the same time for five

seconds. The control panel wilt beep and the temperature settings witt display to confirm that Display Mode is deactivated. Use the same procedure to activate the

Display Mode.

In-Door ice Bin

HOWTO USE 27

* Depending on the model, some of the

following functions may not be available.

F"_Z_ CAUTION

, Keep hands and tools out of the ice

compartment door and dispenser chute. Failure to do so may result in damage or

personal injury.

, The icemaker will stop producing ice when

the in-door ice bin is full. If you need more ice, empty the ice bin into the extra ice bin

in the freezer compartment. During use, the ice can become uneven causing the

icemaker to misread the amount of ice cubes and stop producing ice. Shaking the

ice bin to level the ice within it can reduce this problem.

, Storing cans or other items in the ice bin will

damage the icemaker.

, Keep the ice compartment door closed

tightly. If the ice compartment door is not closed tightly, the cold air in the ice bin will

freeze food in the refrigerator compartment. This could also cause the icemaker to stop producing ice.

, If the ON/OFF switch on the icemaker is

set to OFF for an extended period of time, the ice compartment will gradually warm

up to the temperature of the refrigerator compartment. To prevent ice cubes from

melting and leaking from the dispenser, ALWAYS empty the ice bin when the

icemaker is set to OFF for more than afew hours.

2 To remove the in-door ice bin, grip the

front handle, slightly lift the lower part, and slowly pull out the bin as shown.

Assembling "the In-Door Ice Bin

1 Carefully insert the in-door ice bin while

slightly slanting it to avoid contact with the icemaker.

2 Avoid touching the ice-detecting sensor

when replacing the ice bin. See the label on the ice compartment door for details.

Det'aching "the In-Door Ice Bin

1 Gently pull the handle to open the ice

compartment.

_ CAUTION

en handling the ice bin,

eep hands away from the

emaker tray area to avoid

ersonal injury.

28 HOW TO USE

Automatic Icemaker

Automatic Icemaker (Ice Room)

* Depending on the model, some of the

following functions may not be available.

Ice is made in the automatic icemaker and

sent to the dispenser. The icemaker will

produce 70-210 cubes in a 24-hour period, depending on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of door openings andother operating

conditions.

, It takes about 12 to 24 hours for a newly

installed refrigerator to begin making ice. Wait

72 hours for full ice production to occur.

, Ice making stops when the in-door ice bin is full.

When full, the in-door ice bin holds

approximately 6 to 8 (12-16 oz or

340-455 cc) glasses of ice.

, The water pressure must be between 20 and

120 psi (140 and 830 kPa)on models without a water filter and between 40 and 120 psi (280 and 830kPa) on models with a water filter

to produce thenormal amount and size of ice cubes.

Foreign substances or frost on the ice- detecting sensor can interrupt ice production.

Make sure the sensor area is clean at all times for proper operation.

Automatic Icemaker (Freezer Room)

* Depending on the model, some of the

following functions may not be available.

Ice is made in the automatic icemaker and sent to the dispenser. The icemaker will produce

12 cubes per cycle-approximately 100 cubes

in a 24-hour period, depending on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature,

number of door openings and other operating conditions.

° It takes about 12 to 24 hours for a newly

installed refrigerator to begin making ice.

" The water pressure must be between 20 and

120 psi (140 and 830 kPa)on models without a water filter and between 40 and 120 psi (280 and 830kPa) on models with a water filter

to produce thenormal amount and size of ice cubes.

• Foreign substances or frost on the ice- detecting sensor can interrupt ice production.

Make sure the sensor area is clean at all times for proper operation.

Switch

Sensor

Icemaker

Automatic Power Switch Shut off Arm

Turning the Automatic Icekamer On or Off

To turn off the automatic icemaker, set the icemaker switch toOFF (O). To turn on the

automatic icemaker, set the switch tON (I).

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Aufomafic Icemaker

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"-Z_ CAUTION

• The first ice and water dispensed may include particles or odor from the water supply line or the water tank.

Throw away the first few batches of ice. This is also necessary if the refrigerator has

not been used for a long time. Never store beverage cans or other items in

the ice bin for the purpose of rapid cooling. Doing so may damage the icemaker or the

containers may burst. If discolored ice is dispensed, check the

water filter and water supply. If the problem continues, contact a Sears or other qualified service center. Do not use the ice or water

until the problem is corrected. Keep children away from the dispenser.

Children may play with or damage the controls.

The ice passage may become blocked with

frost if only crushed ice is used. Remove the frost that accumulates by removing the ice

bin and clearing the passage with a rubber spatula. Dispensing cubed ice can also help prevent frost buildup.

Never use thin crystal glass or crockery to collect ice. Such containers may chip or

break resulting in glass fragments in the ice.

• Dispense iceinto a glass before filling it with water or other beverages. Splashing may occur if ice is dispensed into a glass

that already contains liquid.

• Never use a glass that is exceptionally narrow or deep. Ice may jam in the ice

passage and refrigerator performance may be affected.

• Keep the glass at a proper distance from the ice outlet. A glass held too close to the

outlet may prevent ice from dispensing.

• To avoid personal injury, keep hands out of the ice door and passage.

• Never remove the dispenser cover.

• If ice or water dispenses unexpectedly, turn off the water supply and contact a qualified

service center.

When You Should Turn 1"he

Icemaker 0t:t:

When the water supply will be shut off for several hours.

When the ice bin is removed for more than one or two minutes.

When the refrigerator will not be used for several days.

NOTE -'/

he ice bin should be emptied when the I

cemaker on/off switch is turned to the

OFF position. )

Normal Sounds You May Hear

The icemaker water valve will buzz as the icemaker fills with water. If the

power switch is in the ON (I) position, it will buzz even if it has not yet been

hooked up to water. To stop the buzzing, move the power switch to OFF (O).

F. _ NOTE

(I) position before the water line is

Keeping the power switch in the ON connected can damage the icemaker.

You will hear the sound of cubes

dropping into the bin and water running in the pipes as the icemaker refills.

Preparing For Vacation

Set the icemaker power switch to OFF (O) and shut off the water supply to the refrigerator.

_----¢/ NOTE

The ice bin should be emptied anytime the icemaker on/off switch is turned to

the OFF (O) position

If the ambient temperature will drop below

freezing, have a qualified technician drain the water supply system to prevent serious

property damage due to flooding caused by ruptured water lines or connections.

30 HOWTO USE

Ice and Wafer Dispenser

* Depending on the model, some of the

following functions may not be available.

i_ CAUTION

eep children away from the dispenser. Children may play with or damage the controls.

Dispenser

Water Switch

ice Switch

Stand

Using the Dispenser

To dispense cold water, push on the

water switch with a glass.

To dispense ice, push on the ice switch

with a glass.

_ncorrectway correctway

Water

Ice

-_ CAUTION

row away the first few batches of ice

about 24 cubes). This is also necessary f the refrigerator has not been used for

long time

Locking the Dispenser

Press and hold the Alarm and Lock button simultainousty for 3 seconds to lock the

dispenser and all the control panel functions. Follow the same instructions to unlock.

_ _ NOTE

If discolored ice is dispensed, check

the water filter and water suppty. If the problem continues, contact a qualified

service center. Do not use the ice or water until the problem is corrected. The dispenser will not operate when

either of the refrigerator doors are open.

If dispensing water or ice into a container

with a small opening, place it as close to the dispenser as possible.

Some dripping may occur after dispensing. Hold your cup beneath

the dispenser for a few seconds after dispensing to catch all of the drops.

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Cleaning the Dispenser Stand

1 Grip the stand with both hands and pull it

out.

2 Wipe out dirty areas with a clean cloth.

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