LG LFX28991ST User Manual [en, es, fr]
ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL
OWNER’S MANUAL
FRENCH DOOR
REFRIGERATOR
Please read this owner's manual thoroughly before
operating and keep it handy for reference at all times.
P/No.: MFL63264226
www.lg.com
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Basic Safety Precautions ........................................3
CFC Disposal ..........................................................4
How to Connect Electricity ......................................5
PARTS AND FEATURES
Special Features .....................................................6
Key Parts and Components ....................................7
INSTALLATION
Choose the Proper Location ...................................8
Clearances ..............................................................8
Flooring ...................................................................9
Handle Removal......................................................9
Refrigerator Door and Freezer Drawer Removal ..10
Light Replacement ................................................16
Connecting the Water Supply ...............................17
Connecting the Water Lines..................................18
Leveling the Refrigerator Doors ............................19
Starting..................................................................20
HOW TO USE
Control Panel Features .........................................21
The LED Display ...................................................22
Adjusting the Temperatures and Display .............23
Operating the Dispenser ......................................24
Setting the Functions ...........................................25
Spaceplus Ice System ..........................................26
Automatic Icemaker .............................................27
Storing Foods .......................................................28
Location of Foods .................................................29
Shelf Height Adjustment .......................................30
Removing and Replacing Components ................31
CARE AND CLEANING
Cleaning the Refrigerator .....................................35
General Information .............................................35
Replacing the Water Filter.....................................36
TROUBLESHOOTING
Before Calling for Service …………………………42
SMART DIAGNOSIS
Smart diagnosis ....................................................41
SPECIFICATIONS
Key Dimensions and Specifications .....................48
WARRANTY
Product Registration Information ..........................49
THANK YOU!
Congratulations on your purchase
and welcome to the LG family.
Your new LG French Door
Refrigerator combines
advanced cooling technology
with simple operation and high
efficiency. Follow the operating
and care instructions in this
manual and your refrigerator
will provide you with many years
of reliable service.
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BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This guide contains many important safety messages. Always read and obey all
safety messages.
w This is the safety alert symbol. It alerts you to safety messages that inform you of hazards that can kill
or hurt you or others or cause damage to the product. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety
alert symbol and the hazard signal word DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. These words mean:
wDANGER
You might be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.
wWARNING
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.
wCAUTION
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury, or product damage.
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you
what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
wWARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or
injury to persons when using your product,
basic safety precautions should be followed,
including the following.
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
• NEVER unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the
power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull it
straight out from the outlet.
• Repair or replace immediately all electric service
cords that have become frayed or otherwise
damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or
abrasion damage along its length or at either the
plug or connector end.
• When moving your refrigerator away from the wall,
be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord.
• DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
• DO NOT allow children to climb, stand, or hang on
the refrigerator doors or shelves in the refrigerator.
They could damage the refrigerator and seriously
injure themselves.
• Keep fingers out of pinch point areas; clearances
between the doors and cabinet are necessarily
small. Be careful closing doors when children are
in the area.
• Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning or making
any repairs.
NOTE: Service should be performed by a qualified
technician.
• Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, unplug the
refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit breaker
or fuse box in order to avoid contact with a live wire
filament. (A burned-out light bulb may break when
being replaced.)
NOTE: Some models have LED interior lighting and
service should be performed by a qualified
technician.
NOTE: Setting either or both controls to the OFF
position does not remove power to the light circuit.
• When you are finished, reconnect the refrigerator to
the electrical source and reset the control
(Thermostat Refrigerator Control, or Freezer
Control, or Freezer Control, depending on the
model) to the desired setting.
• This refrigerator must be properly installed in
accordance with the Installer Instructions that
were taped to the front of the refrigerator.
• After your refrigerator is in operation, do not touch
the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment when
hands are damp or wet. Skin may adhere to the
extremely cold surfaces.
• In refrigerators with automatic icemakers, avoid
contact with the moving parts of the ejector
mechanism or with the heating element that
releases the cubes. DO NOT place fingers or hands
on the automatic icemaking mechanism while the
refrigerator is plugged in.
• Do not modify or extend the power cord length.
It will cause electric shock or fire.
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BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
(CONT.)
• Do not use drier to dry the inside, nor light a candle
to remove odor.
• Install in places away from the fire such as the place
where flammable gas is leaked.
• 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 use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
• DO NOT refreeze frozen foods which have
thawed completely. The United States
Department of Agriculture in Home and Garden
Bulletin No. 69 says:
…You may safely refreeze frozen foods that have
thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are
still cold—below 40°F (4°C).
…Thawed ground meats, poultry, or fish that have
any off-odor or off-color should not be refrozen
and should not be eaten. Thawed ice cream
should be discarded. If the odor or color of any
food is poor or questionable, dispose of it. The
food may be dangerous to eat.
Even partial thawing and refreezing reduces the
quality of foods, particularly fruits, vegetables,
and prepared foods. The eating quality of red
meats is affected less than that of many other
foods. Use refrozen foods as soon as possible to
save as much of their quality as you can.
Risk of Child Entrapment
Discarded or abandoned refrigerators are
dangerous, even if they will sit for just a few
days. If you are disposing of your old refrigerator,
please follow the instructions below to help prevent
accidents.
Before you throw away your old refrigerator or
freezer:
• Take off the doors.
• Do not leave the shelves
in place, as children may
climb inside.
CFC DISPOSAL
Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system that
used CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons). CFCs are believed
to harm stratospheric ozone.
If you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make
sure the CFC refrigerant is removed for proper
disposal by a qualified servicer.
If you intentionally release this CFC refrigerant, you
can be subject to fines and imprisonment under
provisions of environmental legislation.
wWARNING
Keep away from moving drawers.
• Small children can be knocked down.
• Fingers and toes can be injured.
Do not sit or climb on
drawers.
• Refrigerator can tip over.
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HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY
IMPORTANT: Please read carefully.
wWARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
For personal safety, this appliance must be
properly grounded. Have the wall outlet and
the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to
make sure the outlet is properly grounded.
RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD
The refrigerator should always be plugged into
its own individual properly grounded electrical
outlet rated for 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only, and
fused at 20 amperes. This provides the
best performance and also prevents overloading
house wiring circuits which could cause a fire
hazard from overheated wires. It is
recommended that a separate circuit serving
only this appliance be provided.
Use a receptacle which cannot be turned off with
a switch or pull chain. Do not use an extension
cord. Where a standard two-prong wall outlet is
encountered, it is your personal responsibility
and obligation to have it replaced with a properly
grounded three-prong wall outlet.
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or
remove the third (ground) prong from the
power cord.
Do not use an adapter plug.
NOTE: Some models have LED interior lighting and
service should be performed by a qualified technician.
When you are finished, reconnect the refrigerator to
the electrical source and reset the control
(Thermostat, Refrigerator Control, or Freezer Control,
depending on the model) to the desired setting.
USE OF EXTENSION CORDS
Because of potential safety hazards under
certain conditions, we strongly recommend
against the use of an extension cord.
However, if you still elect to use an extension
cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL-listed
(USA), 3-wire grounding-type appliance
extension cord having a grounding-type plug
and outlet and that the electrical rating of the
cord be 20 amperes (minimum) and 120 volts.
Use of an extension cord will increase the
clearance needed for the back of the
refrigerator.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SPECIAL FEATURES
1
2
3
4
5
8
9
6
7
CONTROL PANEL LED DISPLAY SCREEN
1
Simple electronic controls are user-friendly. The LED
screen shows refrigerator and freezer temperatures,
displays water filter status, dispenser information, and
more.
2
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.
3
FILTERED WATER AND ICE DISPENSER
The water dispenser offers fresh, chilled, filtered
water through the door. The ice dispenser offers
cubed or crushed ice.
4
DOOR ALARM
A warning alarm sounds at 30-second intervals when
the refrigerator or freezer door is left open for more
than 60 seconds.
5
SPACEPLUS ICE SYSTEM
Ice cubes are automatically produced.
The in-door design creates more shelf space.
6
CRISPERS
LG’s crispers preserve humidity and help vegetables
stay crisp.
7
GLIDE‘N’SERVE
Provides storage space with a variable temperature
control that keeps the compartment colder than
refrigerator.
MULLION
8
The door mullion folds in when the left
door is opened.
9
AUTO CLOSING HINGE
When you slightly push the door of the refrigerator,
it is automatically closed. (The door is automatically
closed within 30° of the opening angle.)
NOTE: This guide covers several different models.
The refrigerator you have purchased may have some
or all of the items listed below. The locations of the
features shown below may not match your model.
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7
KEY PARTS AND COMPONENTS
In addition to the special features and components
outlined in the Special Features section, there are
several other important components that are
referenced in this manual.
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ADJUSTABLE REFRIGERATOR SHELVING
The refrigerator compartment shelves are
adjustable to allow flexibility for storage needs.
GALLON STORAGE BINS
Three interchangeable bins can be arranged to
suit your storage needs.
REMOVABLE ICE STORAGE BIN
The ice storage bin can be removed to fill ice
buckets, coolers, or pitchers.
LED INTERIOR LAMPS
Refrigerator interior is lit by the LED array.
CAN STORAGE BIN
FIXED DOOR BINS
1
2
4
5
3
6
3
5
6
6
1
2
4
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CHOOSE THE PROPER LOCATION
wWARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Two or more people are required when
moving and unpacking the appliance.
• Store and install the refrigerator where it will not
be exposed to temperatures below freezing or
exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
• 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 too high, cooling ability may be
adversely affected.
• If this refrigerator is installed where the
temperature is above 110°F (43°C), the
freezing capacity is compromised and the cost
of electricity used increases.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
install the refrigerator in a wet or damp area.
• Select a place where a water supply can be
easily connected for the automatic icemaker
and dispenser.
• Unstable installation may cause vibration and
noise. If the floor is not even, make the
refrigerator level by rotating the height adjusting
screws.
• Properly ground the refrigerator to conform with
all governing codes and ordinances.
wCAUTION
Avoid placing the unit near heat sources,
direct sunlight, or moisture.
CLEARANCES
• Too small a distance from adjacent items may
result in lowered freezing capability and
increased electricity consumption charges.
Allow at least 24 in. (61 cm) in front of the
refrigerator to open the doors.
NOTE: For complete dimensions and specifications,
see page 47.
2" (5.08 cm)
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FLOORING
• To minimize noise and vibration, the refrigerator
MUST be installed on a solidly constructed floor.
• To avoid vibration, the unit must be level.
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. The leveling legs can be turned easily
by pushing against the top of the refrigerator to
take the weight off the feet. Turn the leveling
legs clockwise to raise the unit or
counterclockwise to lower it.
• Carpeting and soft tile surfaces are not
recommended.
• Never install the refrigerator on a platform or
weakly supported structure.
NOTE: 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; floor damage could occur.
HANDLE REMOVAL
NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from
illustrations on this page.
wCAUTION
• Use special care when removing handles to
prevent scratching the doors.
• The handle could be damaged if you hit it with
a hammer while removing or attaching.
• When you assemble or disassemble a handle,
you must push or pull with reasonable force.
NOTE: It is recommend that the doors be removed when it is necessary to move the refrigerator through a
narrow opening.
Loosen the set screws with a 2.5 mm (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.
1
Loosen the set screws located on the lower
side of the handle with a 3.1 mm (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.
2
Mounting
Fasteners
Set Screw
Allen Wrench
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HANDLE REMOVAL
(CONT.)
HANDLE REINSTALLATION
REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL
REFRIGERATOR DOOR REMOVAL
wWARNING
Electric Shock Hazard
• 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.
Before you begin, remove food and bins from the
doors.
If your entrance door is too narrow for the refrigerator
to pass through, remove the refrigerator door and
move the refrigerator sideways through the doorway.
Place the handle on the door by aligning
handle footprints to fit mounting fasteners and
tighten the set screws with a 2.5 mm (3/32")
Allen wrench.
NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need
to be tightened or removed use a 1/4"Allen
wrench
1 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 3.1 mm (1/8") Allen wrench.
NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need
to be tightened or removed use a 1/4"Allen
wrench.
2
To remove the left refrigerator door:
Pull the water tube out of the fitting while
pressing the release ring on the fitting.
NOTE : When you pull out the tube, first you
have to push the collet by opposite direction
of arrow in the upper picture and pull the tube
out by direction of arrow.
1
Mounting
Fasteners
Collet
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REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL
(CONT.)
REFRIGERATOR DOOR REMOVAL
(CONT.)
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• 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.
• Remove the cover. Pull out the tube (3).
• Disconnect all the wire harnesses (4).
• Remove the grounding screw(5)
• Rotate hinge lever (6) counterclockwise.
Lift the top hinge (7) free of the hinge lever
latch (8).
IMPORTANT: 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.
(1)
(2)
(4)
(3)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(5)
2 To remove the right refrigerator door:
• 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).
IMPORTANT: When lifting the hinge free of
the latch, be careful that the door is heavy
and may fall forward.
• Lift the door from the middle hinge pin and
remove the door.
• Place the door, inside facing up, on a nonscratching surface.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
3
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REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL
(CONT.)
REFRIGERATOR DOOR REINSTALLATION
Install the right-side door first.
• Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin as
shown.
• Make sure the plastic sleeve is inserted in
the bottom of the door.
1 • Fit the top hinge (1) over the hinge lever
latch (2) and into place. Rotate the lever
(3) counterclockwise to secure the hinge.
• Hook the tab on the door-switch side of the
cover (4) under the edge of the wire opening
in the cabinet top. Position the cover into
place. Insert and tighten the cover screw (5).
(3)
(2)
(1)
(5)
(4)
2
Install the left-side door.
• Lower the door onto middle hinge pin.
3 • Fit the top hinge (1) over the hinge lever
latch (2) and into place. Rotate the lever (3)
clockwise to secure the hinge.
• Install the grounding screw (4) and connect
all the wire harnesses (5).
(2)
(1)
(3)
(4)
(5)
4
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REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL
(CONT.)
REFRIGERATOR DOOR REINSTALLATION
(CONT.)
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• Push the water supply tube (6) into the hole
on the top case and pull it through the
backplate.
(6)
5 Insert the water supply tube into the
connector.
• Insert the tube at least 5/8 in. (15 mm) into
the connector.
• Hook the tab on the door-switch side of the
cover under the edge of the wire opening in
the cabinet top. Position the cover into
place. Insert and tighten the cover screw.
6
Cover
Cover Screw
wCAUTION
1. Insert the tube until you can see only one of the lines printed on the tube.
2. After inserting, pull the tube to ascertain that it is secure.
3. Assemble the clip.
Collet
Correct Incorrect
Insert Line
Clip
Tube
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REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL
(CONT.)
FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL
wCAUTION
• Care should be taken to avoid product or property
damage when removing the freezer door. It maybe
necessary to have assistance with the following
insturctions.
• To avoid damage do not hold the handle when
removing the door. It could come off and cause and
injury.
wCAUTION: When you remove the drawer, do not hold the handle. If it may come off and it could cause
personal injury.
wCAUTION: When placing the drawer on the floor, care should be taken to avoid floor damage.
Holding both sides of the door pull up to
separate the door from the rails.
3 With both hands, hold each rail and push it in
to allow both rails to slide in simultaneously.
4
Fully extend the freezer drawer. Lifting up and
out to remove the Dura Base basket making
sure to clear the rail system.
1
Remove one white screw on each side of
the rails.
2
1
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wWARNING: To prevent accidental child and pet entrapment or suffocation risk.
DO NOT allow them to play inside of drawer.
wWARNING: DO NOT step or sit down on freezer.
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REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL
(CONT.)
FREEZER DRAWER REINSTALLATION
wCAUTION
• To avoid possible injury or product or property
damage, you will need two people to perform the
following instructions. It maybe necessary to have
assistance with the following instructions.
wWARNING
Risk of Child Entrapment
• To prevent accidental child and pet entrapment
or suffocation risk, DO NOT allow them to play
inside of the freezer drawer.
• DO NOT step or sit on the freezer drawer.
With both hands, pull out each rail simultaneously
until both rails are fully extended.
1
Hook door supports into rail tabs .
2
1
2
Lower door into final position and tighten the
screws.
3 With the drawer pulled out to full extension,
insert the lower basket in the rail assembly.
4
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LIGHT REPLACEMENT
To Change Refrigerator Light
This model has special LED interior lighting
and service should be performed by a qualified
technician.
wWARNING
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.
NOTE:
• Not all appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator.
Be sure to replace the bulb with one of the same
size, shape and wattage.
• The light bulbs will turn off if door is left open for
seven continuous minutes. Shutting door for one
second will light bulbs to come back on.
To Change Freezer Light
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.
wCAUTION
• DO NOT place fingers inside of cover.
Lamp may be hot.
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CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY
wWARNING
Connect to safe drinking water supply
only.
• The water pressure must be between 20 and
120 p.s.i. (1.4~8.4 kgf/cm2 ) on models without
a water filter and between 43 and 121 p.s.i.
(3~8.5 kgf/cm2) on models with a water filter.
• If water pressure does not reach 20 psi
(1.4 kgf/cm2) or falls below, it is necessary to
purchase a separate pressure pump for normal
automatic icemaker and water dispensing operation.
• It is recommended that the total length of the water
feed tube does not exceed 26 ft. (8 m).
• Install the water supply line where it will not be
affected by heat.
• If a reverse osmosis water filtration system is
connected to your cold water supply, This water line
installation is not warranted by the refrigerator or
icemaker manufacturer. Follow next 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 to 60 psi (2.8 kgf/cm2~
4.2 kgf/cm2, less than 2.0~3.0sec to fill a cup of
7oz capacity).
If the water pressure from the reverse osmosis
system is less than 20 psi (1.4 kgf/cm2, more than
4.0sec to fill a cup of 7oz capacity):
• Check to see whether the sediment filter in the
reverse osmosis system is blocked. Replace the
filter if necessary.
• Allow the storage tank on the reverse osmosis
system to refill after heavy usage.
• If the issue about water pressure from reverse
osmosis remains, call a licensed, qualified plumber.
IMPORTANT: Read all directions thoroughly before
you begin.
• If operating the refrigerator before installing the
water connection, turn the icemaker to the OFF
position to prevent operation without water.
• All installations must be in accordance with local
plumbing code requirements.
• Use copper tubing and check for leaks.
• Install tubing only in areas where temperatures will
remain above freezing.
• It may take up to 24 hours for the icemaker to begin
producing ice.
Tools Required
• Standard screwdriver
• 7/16-in. and 1/2-in. open-end wrenches or two
adjustable wrenches
• 1/4-in. nut driver
• 1/4-in. drill bit
• Hand drill or electric drill (properly grounded)
NOTE: Refrigerator dealers offer a kit with a 1/4-in.
saddle-type shutoff valve, a union, and copper tubing.
Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve
complies with local plumbing codes.
Do not use a piercing-type or 3/16-in. saddle valve
which reduces water flow and clogs more easily.
NOTE: The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Plumbing Code 248CMR shall be adhered to.
Saddle valves are illegal and use is not permitted in
Massachusetts. Consult with your licensed plumber.
Cold Water Supply
• The icemaker water valve contains a flow washer
which is used as a water pressure regulator.
• The icemaker needs to be connected to a cold water
line with water pressure between 20~120 psi
(1.4~8.4 kgf/cm2) on models without a water filter
and between 43 and 121 p.s.i. (3~8.5 kgf/cm2) on
models with a water filter.
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IMPORTANT: Before connecting the tubing to the
refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power cord is not
plugged into the wall outlet.
NOTE: If your refrigerator is equipped with an internal water
filter, an external in-line water filter should not be used.
• Remove the plastic flexible cap from the water valve.
• Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the
end of the tubing as shown.
• Insert the end of the copper tubing into the connection as
far as possible. While holding the tubing, tighten the fitting.
IMPORTANT: Tighten any connections that leak.
Open the water at the shutoff valve.
• Plug in the refrigerator.
• Arrange the coil of copper tubing behind the refrigerator so
it does not vibrate against the back of the refrigerator or
against the wall.
• Check for leaks.
• Before connecting the water line to house, purge the
house line for 2 minute.
NOTE: It may take a few seconds for water to begin to flow
as the internal tank fills and air clears from the lines.
• Push the refrigerator back to the wall.
• Set the icemaker switch to the ON position.
NOTE: The icemaker will not begin to operate until it
reaches its operating temperature of 15°F (-9°C).
It will then begin operation automatically.
NOTE: Throw away the first few batches of ice (about
20 pieces).
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CONNECTING THE WATER LINES
IMPORTANT: Before connecting the tubing to the water
line, unplug the refrigerator or disconnect the power.
• Turn off the main water supply and open the nearest
faucet to relieve pressure in the line. Opening an outside
faucet may help drain water from the line in the house.
• Find a 1/2-in. vertical COLD water pipe near the
refrigerator.
NOTE: A horizontal pipe will work, but the following
precaution must be taken: drill on the top of the pipe, not
the bottom. This will help keep water away from the drill
and also keep normal sediment from collecting in the valve.
• To determine the length of copper tubing you will need,
measure from the connection on the lower left rear of the
refrigerator to the water pipe. Add 7 ft. (2.1 m) to allow for
moving the refrigerator for cleaning. Use 1/4-in. O.D.
(outside diameter) copper tubing. Be sure both ends of
the copper tubing are cut square.
• Using a drill, drill a 1/4-in. hole in the cold water pipe you
have selected.
• Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the
pipe clamp. Be sure the outlet end is solidly in the 1/4-in.
drilled hole in the water pipe and the washer is under the
pipe clamp. Tighten the packing nut. Tighten the pipe
clamp screws carefully and evenly so the washer makes
a watertight seal.
Do not overtighten or you may crush the copper tubing,
especially if soft (coiled) copper tubing is used. Now you
are ready to connect the copper tubing.
• Slip the compression sleeve and the compression nut
onto the copper tubing as shown. Insert the end of the
tubing into the outlet end squarely as far as it will go.
Screw the compression nut onto the outlet end with a
wrench. A flare nut wrench works best, but an open-end
wrench will suffice. Do not overtighten.
• Place the free end of the tubing into a container or sink,
and turn on the main water supply. Flush out the tubing
until the water is clear. Turn off the shutoff valve on the
water pipe. Coil the copper tubing as shown below.
Packing
Nut
Shutoff
Valve
Compression
Sleeve
Compression
Nut
Cold Water Pipe
Pipe Clamp
Coil of Polyethelyne
or Copper Tubing
Ferrule
(Sleeve)
Refrigerator
Connection
Water
valve
Tubing
Clamp
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Tubing
1
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Compression
Nut
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wWARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
• Be careful when you work with the hinges,
base grille, and stopper. You may be injured.
• Do not put hands, feet, or metal items into
the air vents, base grille, or the bottom of the
refrigerator. You may be injured or receive
an electrical shock.
Leveling
After installing, secure the product with the LEGS
so it does not move to the right or left.
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 following instructions:
wCAUTION
• To avoid possible injury or product or property
damage, you will need two people to perform the
following instructions.
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LEVELING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS
Plug the power cord into a 3-prong grounded
outlet, and move the refrigerator into its final
position. Remove the kick plate screws and
then the kick plate.
• Open the Freezer Drawer.
• Once the drawer is open, there is sufficient
clearance to remove the screws on top of
the kick plate.
NOTE: To replace the kick plate, place it into
position, and then insert and tighten the
screws.
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Level the refrigerator by using an 11/16 inch
(18mm) wrench or a flat blade screw driver.
Turn the leveling legs (CCW) to raise or (CW)
to lower the height of the front of the
refrigerator.
NOTE: The front of the refrigerator should be
slightly higher than the back.
NOTE: If someone pushes backward against
the top of the refrigerator, weight is lifted off of
the leveling legs, which makes adjustment
easier.
Open both doors to make sure they close
easily. If not, raise the leveling legs higher by
turning both clockwise the same amount.
Once the refrigerator is level, replace the kickplate.
NOTE: Your new refrigerator is uniquely
designed with two fresh food doors. Either
door can be independently opened or closed.
You will have to exert slight pressure on the
doors to close them completely.
NOTE: In order not to move the refrigerator
back and forth, fix it with the 'Adjust' to the
floor to install and use.
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Kick Plate
STARTING
Before loading your refrigerator with fresh foods:
• Remove tape and any temporary labels from
your refrigerator before using. To remove any
remaining adhesive residue, rub the area briskly
with your thumb, or rub 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.
NOTE: Do not remove any warning-type labels,
the model and serial number label, or the tech
sheet that is taped to the back of the refrigerator.
• Thoroughly clean your refrigerator and wipe off all
dust that may have accumulated during shipping.
• Install accessories such as the ice cube bin,
drawers, and shelves, in their proper places.
They are packed together to prevent possible
damage during shipment.
• Adjust the desired temperature for the
refrigerator and freezer (see Adjusting the
Temperature and Functions).
• Let your refrigerator run for at least 2 or 3 hours
before putting food in it. Check the flow of cold
air in the freezer compartment to ensure proper
cooling. Your refrigerator is now ready for use.
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LEVELING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS
(CONT.)
DOOR ALIGNMENT
• Use the wrench (Included with the User Manual)
to adjust the bolt in the door hinge to adjust the
height. (counter clockwise to raise or clockwise
to lower)
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CONTROL PANEL FEATURES
For complete details on button functions, see pages 22–25.
NOTE: The shape of the buttons may not match your model.
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LED DISPLAY
The LED display shows the temperature settings,
dispenser options, water filter, door alarm, and locking
status messages.
ICE TYPE BUTTON
The ICE TYPE button is used to select Cubed Ice or
Crushed Ice.
FREEZER BUTTON
Press the FREEZER button to adjust the temperature in
the freezer compartment.
NOTE: When pressed simultaneously with the
REFRIGERATOR button for more than five seconds, the
temperature display will change from Fahrenheit to Celsius
or vice versa.
REFRIGERATOR BUTTON
Press the REFRIGERATOR button to adjust the
temperature in the refrigerator compartment.
NOTE: When pressed simultaneously with the FREEZER
button for more than five seconds, the temperature display
will change from Fahrenheit to Celsius or vice versa.
ICE PLUS/ENERGY SAVING BUTTON
Press this button to activate the ICE PLUS function to
increase icemaking capabilities.
OR, Press and hold this button for at least 3 seconds to
activate or deactivate the Energy Saving mode.
LIGHT/FILTER BUTTON
The LIGHT/FILTER button controls the lamp in the
dispenser.
Press and hold the LIGHT/FILTER button for more
than 3 seconds to reset the filter indicator after
the water filter has been replaced.
ALARM/LOCK BUTTON
Press this button to control the door-open alarm.
Press and hold this button at least 3 seconds to lock or
unlock all the other function buttons on the control panel,
including operation of the dispenser.
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DISPENSER SELECTION INDICATOR
Shows Cubed ice or Crushed Ice selection
that will be dispensed when the push switch
is pressed.
FREEZER TEMPERATURE
Indicates the set temperature of the freezer
compartment in Celsius or Fahrenheit.
REFRIGERATOR TEMPERATURE
Indicates the set temperature of the refrigerator
compartment in Celsius or Fahrenheit.
ICE PLUS
When the ICE PLUS/ENERGY SAVING button is
pressed, the display will indicate the selected
function has been activated.
DISPENSER LIGHT INDICATOR
When the LIGHT button is pressed,
the display will indicate the selected function:
The dispenser light is on, this indicator will
appear on the display panel.
DOOR ALARM INDICATOR
This indicator shows that the door-open
warning alarm is activated.
ENERGY SAVING
This indicater shows that Energy Saving mode is
activated.
WATER FILTER STATUS
This indicator shows the current status for
the water filter. See Resetting the Filter Indicator.
LOCK STATUS
This indicator shows the current status for
the control panel functions is set to LOCK.
wCAUTION
Display mode setting and its cancellation
• With the refrigerator door open, keep pressing the
REFRIGERATOR button and ICE PLUS/ENERGY
SAVING button more than 5 seconds, then it goes
to the display mode.
• Perform the same way again to cancel the display
mode.
• All freezing units do not work at the display mode.
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THE LED DISPLAY
The LED display shows the temperature settings,
dispenser options, water filter, door alarm, and
locking status messages.
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ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURES AND DISPLAY
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Adjust Freezer Temperature
To adjust the temperature in the freezer
compartment, press the FREEZER button to cycle
through the the range of available settings.
Adjust Refrigerator Temperature
To adjust the temperature in the refrigerator
compartment, press the REFRIGERATOR button to
cycle through the range of available settings.
NOTE: The actual inner temperature varies
depending on the food status, since the indicated
temperature setting is the target temperature and
not the actual temperature within the refrigerator.
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.
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.
Temperature Display
To change the temperature display from Fahrenheit
to Celsius:
• Simultaneously press and hold the FREEZER
and REFRIGERATOR buttons for more than
5 seconds.
• Do the same to convert back to Fahrenheit.
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wCAUTION
• When filling container with a small opening, place the container as close as possible to the opening
on the water or ice dispenser.
• Do not dispense ice into fine china or crystal glasses. China or crystal can break.
Incorrect
Water
Ice
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OPERATING THE DISPENSER
DISPENSING CRUSHED ICE
Press the ICE TYPE
button to illuminate the
Crushed Ice icon.
Press the push ice switch
with a glass or other
container and crushed ice
will be dispensed.
DISPENSING CUBED ICE
Press the ICE TYPE
button to illuminate the
Cubed Ice icon.
Press the push switch
with a glass or other
container and cubed ice
will be dispensed.
NOTE: Hold the glass or other container in place
for a couple of seconds after dispensing ice or
water to catch the last few cubes or drops. The
dispenser is designed to not operate while either
refrigerator door is open.
DISPENSING WATER
Press the push water switch
with a glass or other container
and chilled water will be
dispensed.
When the water switch is pressed, the light will be
illuminated.
CONTROLLING THE DISPENSER LIGHT
Press the LIGHT/FILTER
button to turn the dispenser
light on and off.
Correct
WATER SWITCH
ICE SWITCH
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Press the button for the desired function to view and
select other settings.
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SETTING THE FUNCTIONS
SETTING THE DISPENSER LOCK
Press and hold the
ALARM/LOCK button for
three seconds to lock the
dispenser and all of the
other control panel functions.
Press and hold again for
3 seconds to unlock.
SETTING THE DOOR ALARM
The ALARM/LOCK button
also controls the door alarm
that sounds three times in
30-second intervals when
a compartment door is left
open for more than 60
seconds. The alarm stops
sounding when the door is
closed.
Press the ALARM/LOCK button once to activate
and deactivate the door alarm function.
NOTE: Contact your local service center if the
alarm continues to sound after the doors are closed.
RESETTING THE FILTER INDICATOR
Press and hold the
LIGHT/FILTER button for
more than 3 seconds to
reset the filter indicator
after the water filter has
been replaced.
NOTE: It is recommended that the filter be replaced
when the indicator light on the front dispenser
reaches 0.
If the water or ice cube taste starts to deteriorates.
ACTIVATING ICE PLUS
Press the ICE PLUS/ENERGY
SAVING button once to activate
the ICE PLUS function. The ICE
PLUS icon on the display panel
will illuminate when activated.
The ICE PLUS function runs the
freezer compartment at the
coldest setting for a 24-hour
period to increase icemaking by
up to about 20%, and then turns
off automatically.
NOTE: Press the button again to deactivate
the ICE PLUS function.
ACTIVATING ENERGY SAVING
Press the ICE PLUS/ENERGY
SAVING button for at least 3
seconds to activate or
deactivate the function.
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.
DIAGNOSTIC FAILURE DETECTION
The diagnostic function automatically detects problems with your refrigerator, and a diagnostic code will
appear in the display. NOTE: If a diagnostic code appears in the display during use, note the code and
then call
USA 1-800-243-0000 CANADA 1-888-LGCANADA
(24 hours per day/7 days per week)
and select the option to locate an authorized servicer.
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SPACEPLUS ICE SYSTEM
wCAUTION
• Keep hands and tools out of the ice compartment
door and dispenser chute. You could break
something or injure yourself.
The icemaker will stop producing ice when the ice bin
is full. If you need more ice, empty the ice bin into the
extra ice bin in the freezer compartment so the
icemaker can keep producing ice.
Shake the ice bin occasionally to level the ice in it.
Sometimes the ice piles up near the icemaker,
causing the icemaker to misread the amount of ice
cubes and stop producing ice.
NOTE: Storing cans or other items in the ice bin may
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
not produce ice.
NOTE: If the On/Off switch on the icemaker is set to
Off for an extended 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 a few hours.
wCAUTION
While you handle the ice bin,
keep your hands out of blade.
The blade has sharp edges
could cause injury.
NOTE: To open or close the ice
room compartment, push or pull on
the handle.
NOTE: Avoid touching the Ice-detecting sensor
when replacing the ice bin. See the label on the ice
compartment door for details.
To remove the in-door ice bin, grip the front
handle, slightly lift the lower part, and slowly
pull out the bin as shown.
1 To reinstall the in-door ice bin, slightly slant
the bin during replacement to avoid contact
with the icemaker.
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Ice-detecting
Sensor
AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER
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 and other operating conditions.
• It takes about 12 to 24 hours for a newly installed
refrigerator to make ice.
• Icemaking stops when the ice storage bin is full.
• To turn off the automatic icemaker, set the icemaker
switch to OFF (O). To turn on the automatic icemaker,
set the switch to ON (I).
• The water pressure must be 20 and 120psi on models
without a water filter and between 40 and 120 psi on
models with a water filter to make normal amount and
size of ices.
NOTE: It is normal that a noise is produced when ice
drops into the ice storage bin.
• Even when the w
Maker is turned on, the water valve operates.
The noise is generated because the water pipe is not
connected, which does not mean the icemaker is
defective.
ater pipe is not connected and the Ice
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WARNING
Personal Injury Hazard
• DO NOT place fingers or hands on the automatic
icemaking mechanism while the refrigerator is
plugged in.
lcemaker
Power Switch
Ice-detecting
Sensor
CAUTION
• The first ice and water may include particles or
odor from the water supply line or the water tank.
• Throw away the first few batches of ice (about
20 pieces) and purge the water line for 2 minutes after
installation to eliminate air and odd tastes.
• This is also necessary if the refrigerator has not been
used for a long time.
• Never store beverage cans or other foods 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 an Authorized Service Center. Do not
use the ice or water until the problem is corrected.
• Keep children away from the dispenser.
Do not allow children to play in or around dispenser.
• The ice p
with frost if only crushed ice is used. Remove
the frost that accumulates.
assage may also become blocked
• Never use thin crystal glass or crockery to collect ice.
Such glasses or containers may break, and glass
fragments could be in the ice.
• Dispense ice into 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 th
• If you find ice or water dispensed unexpectedly,
turn off the water supply and contact an Authorized
Service Center. Call
CANADA 1-888-LGCANADA
365 days a year) and select the option to locate an
authorized servicer.
e dispenser cover.
USA 1-800-243-0000
(24 hours a day,
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STORING FOODS
• Store fresh food in the refrigerator compartment.
• How food is frozen and thawed is an important
factor in maintaining freshness and flavor.
• Do not store food that spoils easily, such as
bananas and melons, at low temperatures.
• Allow hot food to cool prior to storing; placing hot
food in the refrigerator could spoil other food and
lead to higher energy consumption.
• When storing food, cover it with vinyl wrap or store
in a container with a lid. This prevents moisture from
evaporating and helps food to keep its flavor and
nutrition.
• Do not block air vents with food or containers.
Smooth circulation of chilled air keeps the
refrigerator temperatures even.
• Do not open the doors frequently. Opening the
doors allows warm air to enter the refrigerator and
freezer compartments, which causes temperatures
to rise.
• Never overload the door racks; overloading may
push against the inner racks and prevent the doors
from closing correctly.
Freezer compartment
• Do not store glass bottles in the freezer
compartment; glass may break when the contents
are frozen.
• Do not refreeze food that has been thawed.
This causes loss of flavor and nutrition.
• Do not touch cold foods or containers, especially
those made of metal, with wet hands or place glass
products in the freezer compartment.
• Do not use the egg box as an ice bin in the freezer.
The egg box will break easily if it freezes.
Refrigerator compartment
• Avoid placing moist food on the top refrigerator
shelves; it could freeze from direct contact with
chilled air.
• Always clean food prior to refrigeration.
Vegetables and fruits should be washed and wiped
and packed food should be wiped to prevent
adjacent food from spoiling.
NOTE: If you keep the refrigerator in a hot and humid
place, frequent opening of the door or storing a lot of
vegetables in the refrigerator may cause
condensation to form. Wipe the condensation with a
clean cloth or a paper towel.
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LOCATION OF FOODS
REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT SHELVES
Store larger food items, platters, and containers
on the expansive refrigerator compartment
shelves.
CRISPERS
Store vegetables or fruits with humidity control.
FREEZER PULL-OUT DRAWER
Store small packed frozen food, or store meat,
fish, and chicken after wrapping them with thin
foil. Store dry.
DAIRY CORNER
Store milk products such as butter and cheese.
GALLON STORAGE BINS
Store small packed food or beverages such as
condiments, salad dressings, baby foods, milk, or
juice.
GLIDE‘N’SERVE
Provides storage space with a variable temperature
control that keeps the compartment colder than
refrigerator.
FIXED DOOR BINS
Great for condiments, soda cans, treats, and items
that need to be easily accessible.
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SHELF HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to
meet your individual storage needs.
Storing similar food items together in your
refrigerator and adjusting the shelves to fit
different heights of items will make finding the
exact item you want easier; it will also reduce
the amount of time the refrigerator door is open,
saving energy.
IMPORTANT: Do not clean glass shelves with warm
water when they are cold. Shelves may break if
exposed to sudden temperature changes or impact,
such as bumping. For your protection, glass shelves
are made with tempered glass, which will shatter into
small, pebble-sized pieces.
NOTE: Glass shelves are heavy. Use special care
when removing them to avoid dropping them.
Adjusting Shelves
Remove shelves from the shipping position and place
shelves in the position you want.
wCAUTION
Make sure that shelves are level from one side to the
other. Failure to do so may result in the shelf’s falling
or spilling food.
Remove Shelf Reinstall Shelf
Tilt up the front of the shelf. Lift up the back
and pull out the shelf.
Folding Shelf
You can store taller items such as a gallon
container or bottles by simply pushing the front
half of shelf underneath back half of shelf.
Pull toward you to returm to a full shelf.
Tilt up the front of the shelf and guide the shelf
hooks into the slots at a desired height. Then
lower the front of the shelf so that the hooks drop
into the slots.
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