LG LMX21986ST Owner’s Manual

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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.

LMX21986

P.No.:MFL63264265

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www.lg.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

3 PRODUCT FEATURES

4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

7 COMPONENTS

7 Refrigerator Exterior
8 Refrigerator Interior

8 - Key Parts and Components
9 - Special Features

10 INSTALLATION

10 Specifications
11 Unpacking Your Refrigerator
11 Choosing the Proper Location
11 - Flooring
11 - Ambient Temperature
11 - Measuring the Clearances
12 Removing/Assembling the Refrigerator

12 Removing/Assembling the Freezer Drawer Handle
13 Removing/Assembling the Doors and Drawers
13 - Removing the Left Refrigerator Door
14 - Removing the Right Refrigerator Door
14 - Assembling the Right Refrigerator Door
15 - Assembling the Left Refrigerator Door
16 - Removing the Freezer Drawers
18 - Assembling the Freezer Drawers
19 Connecting the Water Line
19 -Before You Begin
19 - Water Pressure
19 - What You Will Need
20 - Water Line Installation Instructions
21 Turning On the Power
22 Leveling and Door Alignment

Door Handles

23 HOW TO USE

23 Before Use

24 Control Panel
24 - Control Panel Features
26 In-Door Ice Bin
26 - Detaching the In-Door Ice Bin
26 - Assembling the In-Door Ice Bin
27 Automatic Icemaker
27 - Turning the Automatic Icemaker On or Off
28 - When You Should Turn the Icemaker Off
28 - Normal Sounds You May Hear
28 - Preparing for Vacation
29 Ice and Water Dispenser
29 - Dispenser
29 - Using the Dispenser
29 - Locking the Dispenser
29 - Cleaning the Dispenser Tray
30 Storing Food
30 - Food Preservation Location
31 - Food Storage Tips
31 - Storing Frozen Food
32 Humidity Controlled Crisper and Glide’N’Serve
33 Detaching and Assembling the Storage Bins
34 Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves

35 MAINTENANCE

35 Cleaning
36 Replacing the Water Filter

40 SMART DIAGNOSIS

41 TROUBLESHOOTING

49 WARRANTY

PRODUCT FEATURES

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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 High and Low.

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GLIDE‘N’SERVE

Glide‘N’Serve provides storage space with a variable temperature control that keeps the compartment
colder than the refrigerator. It is a convenient place to store sandwiches or meat to be cooked.

AUTO CLOSING HINGE

The refrigerator doors and freezer drawers close automatically with a slight push.
(The door only closes automatically when it is open at an angle less than 30°.)

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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.

This guide contains many important safety messages. Always

product damage.

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

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read and obey

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:

WARNING

CAUTION

WARNING

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.

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

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

all safety messages.

Installation

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

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

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Connect this product to a dedicated grounded electric outlet conforming with the rating prior to use. It is the user’s respon-

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sibility to replace a standard 2-prong wall outlet with a standard 3-prong wall outlet.
Do not install the refrigerator where there may be a danger of falling.

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Use

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

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the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves.
Do not place heavy objects on the dispenser of the refrigerator or hang onto it.

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

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Do not put live animals inside of the refrigerator.

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

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In the event of a gas leak (propane/LPG), ventilate sufficiently and contact an authorized service center before use. Do not

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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

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authorized service center.
Do not use or place flammable substances (chemicals, medicine, cosmetics, etc) near the refrigerator or store them inside

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the refrigerator. Do not place the refrigerator in the vicinity of flammable gas.

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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.

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

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Unplug the power plug before cleaning or repairing the refrigerator.

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

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Do not modify or extend the power cord.

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

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For your safety, this appliance must be properly grounded. Have the wall outlet and the circuit checked by a qualified electri-

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cian to make sure the outlet is properly 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

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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.

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

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

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

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Do not disassemble or modify the refrigerator.

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

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

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In refrigerators with automatic icemakers, avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector mechanism or with the heating

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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.

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

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

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This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,

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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.

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If you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make sure the CFC coolant is removed for proper disposal by a qualified

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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 if they are sitting for only a few days. When disposing the refrigera-

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tor, 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.

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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.

Installation

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Use

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Maintenance

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CAUTION

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.

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 fall and cause injury.

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

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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.

Refrigerator Exterior

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 30­second intervals when the refrig­erator or freezer door is left open
for more than 60 seconds.

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Refrigerator Interior

Key Parts and Components

Fixed Door
Bins

LED Interior Lamps

The interior lamps light up the
inside of the refrigerator.

Adjustable
Refrigerator Shelf

The shelves in your re­frigerator are adjustable
to meet your individual
storage needs.

Gallon Storage Bins

Interchangeable bins
that can be arranged
to suit your storage
needs.

Can Storage Bin

Used to preserve
chilled food or drinks.

Ice Storage Bin

For additional ice
storage.

Fixed Door Bin

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Special Features

SpacePlus Ice
System

Ice cubes are
automatically
produced.

Mullion

Folds in when the
left door is opened.

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Smart Diagnosis Speaker

Hold your phone to this
speaker when activating
Smart Diagnosis. Refer to
the Smart Diagnosis section
for more details.

Crispers

Controls humidity
and helps vege­tables and fruit to
stay crisp.

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°.)

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Specifications

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

Bottom-freezer refrigerator model LMX21986

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 30 1/4" (D) X 69 3/4" (H), 46 1/2" (D w/ door open)

Net weight 306 lb. (139kg)

Refrigerator storage capacity 14.7 cu. ft.

Freezer storage capacity 5.8 cu. ft.

908 mm (W) X 768 mm (D) X 1 771.65 (H), 1 073 mm (D w/ door open)

INSTALLATION

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Unpacking Your Refrigerator

WARNING

Use two or more people to move and install the

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refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in back or
other injury.
Your refrigerator is heavy. When moving the refrig-

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erator 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

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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, behind the base
grille.

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.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do 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 structure is not recommended.

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

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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 con-

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nected for the automatic icemaker.

NOTE

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 830
kPa)on models with a water filter.

The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own

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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.

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.

2” (5.08 cm)

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Removing/Assembling the
Refrigerator Door Handles

Removing the Handles

Loosen the set screws with a 3/32 in. Allen wrench and

1

Loosen the mounting fasteners that connect to the

2

N O T E

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 handles,
follow the directions below.

remove the handle.

refrigerator door and handle using a
remove the mounting fasteners.

Mounting
Fasteners

Set Screw

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/4 in. Allen wrench,

Removing/Assembling the
Freezer Drawer Handle

Removing the Handles

Loosen the set screws located on the lower side of the

1

handle with a

Loosen the mounting fasteners that connect to the

2

freezer drawer and handle using a
and remove the mounting fasteners.

Assembling the Handles

Assemble the mounting fasteners at both ends of the

1

handle using a

Place the handle on the door by fitting the handle foot-

2

prints over the mounting fasteners and tightening the set
screws with a

1

/8 in. Allen wrench and remove the handle.

1

/4 in. Allen wrench,

1

/4 in. Allen wrench.

1

/8 in. Allen wrench.

Allen
Wrench

Assembling the Handles

Assemble the mounting fasteners at both ends of the

1

handle using a

Place the handle on the door by fitting the handle foot-

2

prints over the mounting fasteners and tightening the set
screws with a

Mounting
Fasteners

1

/4 in. Allen wrench.

3

/32 in. Allen wrench.

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

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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

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after taking apart the handle.
Insert the bracket hole of the handle into the stopper

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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

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after fixing the handle.

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(1)

(2)

(4)

(3)

(6)

(7)

(8)

(5)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(1)

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Removing/Assembling the Doors
and Drawers

Removing the doors is always recommended when it is nec­essary to move the refrigerator through a narrow opening.

WARNING

If your entrance door is too narrow for the refrigera-

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tor 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

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refrigerator doors. Failure to do so can result in back or
other injury.
Disconnect the electrical supply to the refrigerator

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before installing. Failure to do so could result in serious
injury or death.
Do not put hands, feet or other objects into the air

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vents, base grille, or bottom of the refrigerator. You
may be injured or receive an electrical shock.
Be careful when handling the hinge, base grille and

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stopper. It may result in injury.
Remove food and bins from the doors and drawers

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before detaching.

Removing the Left Refrigerator Door

The water supply is connected to the upper right part

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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 in

and .

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

2

Lift up the cover (2).

Remove the cover.

3

Pull out the tube (3).

4

Disconnect all wire harnesses (4).

5

Remove the grounding screw (5).

6

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

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hinge (7) free of the hinge lever latch (8).

Lift the door from the middle hinge pin and remove the

8

door.

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

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face.

CAUTION

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

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Collet

NOTE

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

INSTALLATION

(1)

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Removing the Right Refrigerator Door

(1)

(3)

(4)

Open the door. Remove the top hinge

1

cover screw (1). Lift up the cover (2).

Remove the cover.

2

Rotate the hinge lever (3) clockwise. Lift

3

the top hinge (4) free of the hinge lever
latch (5).

Lift the door from the middle hinge pin and

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remove the door.

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

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scratching surface.

(2)

(5)

Assembling the Right Refrigerator Door

Install the right-side door first.

Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin.

1

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

(1)

(3)

(4)

(2)

(5)

CAUTION

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

Fit the top hinge (4) over the hinge lever latch (5)

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and into place.

Rotate the lever (3) counterclockwise to secure the

3

hinge.

Hook the tabs on the right side of the hinge cover

4

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

Insert and tighten the cover screw (1).

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(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(2)

(1)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(2)

(1)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

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Assembling the Left Refrigerator Door

Install the left refrigerator door after the right door is installed.

Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin.

1

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

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(15 mm) into the connector.

Hook the tab on the door switch side of the cover under

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the edge of the wire opening in the cabinet top.

Position the cover into place. Insert and tighten the cover

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screw.

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Collet

Tube

Insert Line

Fit the top hinge (7) over the hinge lever latch (8) and into

2

place.

Rotate the lever (6) clockwise to secure the hinge.

3

Install the grounding screws (5) and connect the two wire

4

harnesses (4).

Push the water tube (3) located at the top of the left door

5

into the hole beside the left hinge on the top of the cabi­net until it exits through the back.

Insert the water supply tube (3) into the connector until

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you see only one scale mark. Fully insert the tub cover
(15 mm).

Hook the tabs on the left side of the hinge cover (1) under

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the edge of the top hinge (7) and position the cover in
place.

Insert and tighten the cover screw (1).

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1) Gently press the Collet and insert the tube until

Clip

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.

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Removing the 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.

Top Freezer Drawer

INSTALLATION

CAUTION

Use two or more people to remove and install the

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freezer drawer. Failure to do so can result in back
or other injury.
Do not hold the handle when removing or replac-

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ing the drawer. The handle may come off and it
could cause personal injury.
Be careful of sharp hinges on both sides of the

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drawer.
When you lay the drawer down, be careful not to

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damage the floor.
Do not sit or stand on the freezer drawer.

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To prevent accidents, keep children and pets away

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from the drawer. Do not leave the drawer open.

Grasp the drawer on each side and pull it up to separate it

3

from the rails.

With both hands, flex the center bar enough to allow the

4

gears on both ends to release from the track.

CAUTION

Do not hold the handle when removing or replacing
the drawer. The handle may come off and it could
cause personal injury.

Pull the drawer open to full extension. Remove the bas-

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ket and ice bin by lifting the basket from the rail system.

Remove the screws on both the left and right rails.

2

Bottom Freezer Drawer

Pull the drawer open to full extension. Remove the bas-

1

ket by lifting the basket from the rail system.

Remove the screws on both the left and right rails.

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Grasp the drawer on each side and pull it up to separate it

3

from the rails.

With both hands, flex the center bar enough to allow the

4

gears on both ends to release from the track.

CAUTION

Do not hold the handle when removing or replacing the
drawer. The handle may come off and it could cause
personal injury.

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3

2

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2

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2

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2

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Assembling the Freezer Drawers

Top Freezer Drawer

To reinstall the freezer drawer, hold the center bar with

1

Grasp the drawer on each side and hook the door sup-

2

both hands and pull it out until both rails are fully
extended.

ports

into the rail tabs 2 located on both sides.

1

Bottom Freezer Drawer

To reinstall the freezer drawer, hold the center bar with

1

both hands and pull it out until both rails are fully
extended.

Grasp the drawer on each side and hook the door sup-

2

ports

into the rail tabs 2 located on both sides.

1

Lower the door into final position and tighten the

3

screws located on both sides.

Lower the door into final position and tighten the

3

screws located on both sides.

With the drawer pulled out to full extension, insert the

4

basket and ice bin in the rail assembly.

With the drawer pulled out to full extension, insert the

4

basket in the rail assembly.

Connecting the Water Line

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.

INSTALLATION

Allow the storage tank on the reverse osmosis system to

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refill after heavy usage.
If the issue concerning water pressure from reverse

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osmosis remains, call a licensed, qualified plumber.
All installations must be in accordance with local plumb-

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ing code requirements.

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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 to a cold water
supply.

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

CAUTION

Do not install the icemaker tubing in 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 830 kPa)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 to 60 psi (280

and 420 kPa), less than 2.0~3.0 sec. to fill a cup of 7oz or
200cc 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
7oz or 200cc capacity):

Check to see if the sediment filter in the reverse osmosis

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system is blocked. Replace the filter if necessary.

Copper Tubing, ¼ in. outer diameter, to connect the

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refrigerator to the water supply. Be sure both ends of the
tubing are cut square.

To determine how much tubing you

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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.

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½ in. or adjustable wrench.

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Flat blade and Phillips head

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screwdrivers.
Two ¼ in. outer diameter

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compression nuts and 2 ferrules
(sleeves) to connect the copper
tubing to the shutoff valve and
the refrigerator water valve.

If your existing copper water

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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 to the

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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.

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Water Line Installation Instructions

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

SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY

1

CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION

2

DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE

3

FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE

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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.

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

Choose a location for the valve that is easily 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.

Drill a ¼ in. 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
¼ in. 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
(PEX) tubing.

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

NOTE

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing Codes
248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle valves are illegal
and use is not permitted in Massachusetts. Consult
with your licensed plumber.

TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP

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Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer begins
to swell.

NOTE: Do not overtighten clamp or you may

crush the tubing.

Washer

Pipe Clamp

Clamp Screw

R

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OUTE 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.

Inlet End

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

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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.

Pipe Clamp

Saddle-Type
Shutoff Valve

Vertical Cold
Water Pipe

Saddle-Type
Shutoff Valve

Packing
Nut

Outlet
Valve

Compression Nut

Ferrule (sleeve)

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FLUSH OUT THE TUBING

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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.

CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE REFRIGERATOR

9

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

. Remove the plastic flexible cap from the water valve.

a

. Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the

b

end of the tubing as shown.

. Insert the end of the copper tubing into the connection as

c

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

Tubing Clamp

¼ in.
Compression
Nut

Ferrule
(sleeve)

¼ in. Tubing

Refrigerator
Connection

TURN THE WATER ON AT THE SHUTOFF VALVE

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Tighten any connections that leak.

CAUTION

Check to see if leaks occur at the water line
connections.

PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR

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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.

START THE ICEMAKER

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Set the icemaker power switch to the ON position.

The icemaker will not begin to operate until it reaches
its operating temperature of 15°F (–9°C) or below. It
will then begin operation automatically if the icemaker
power switch is in the

Turning On The Power

ON (I)

position.

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Plug in the refrigerator.

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CAUTION

Connect to a rated power outlet.

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Have a certified electrician check the wall outlet and

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wiring for proper grounding.
Do not damage or cut off the ground terminal of the

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power plug.

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Leveling and Door Alignment

Leveling

After installing, plug 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 front­to-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:

Remove the base grille. Refer to the Base Grille

1

Turn the leveling leg to the left to raise that side of the

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Installation section.

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

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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.

Replace the base grille.

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HOW TO USE

Before Use

Clean the refrigerator.

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

Do not scratch the refrigerator with a sharp object or use a detergent that contains alcohol, a flam-

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mable liquid or an abrasive when removing any tape or adhesive from the refrigerator,.
Do not peel off the model or serial number label or the technical information on the rear surface of the

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refrigerator.

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

Connect the power supply.

Check if the power supply is connected before use.
Read the “Turning On The Power” section.

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CAUTION

NOTE

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.

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.

CAUTION

Putting 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.

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Control Panel

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

LED Display

Control Panel Features

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

Ice Type

Press the ICE TYPE button to select either Crushed or Cubed
Ice. The selected option will illuminate on the LED display.

Freezer

Press the FREEZER button to adjust the temperature in the
freezer compartment.

NOTE

To change the display from Fahrenheit to Celsius,
press and hold the FREEZER and REFRIGERATOR
button for five seconds.

Control
Buttons

Refrigerator

Press the REFRIGERATOR button to adjust the temperature
in the freezer compartment.

Ice Plus

This function increases both ice making and freezing
capabilities.

When you touch the

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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

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button one more time.

Ice Plus

button, the graphic will

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

Discontinue using the Energy Saving function if ex­cessive moisture begins to collect on the door
mullion.

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Control Panel Features (continued)

Light

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

Change Filter

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.

Alarm

When power is connected to the refrigerator, the door

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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

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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.

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CAUTION

Display Mode (For Store Use Only)

The Display Mode disables 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 will beep and
the temperature settings will display to confirm that
Display Mode is deactivated. Use the same proce­dure to activate the Display Mode.

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Control Lock

The Control Lock function disables every other button on the
display.

When power is initially connected to the refrigerator,

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the
If you want to activate the

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buttons, press and hold the
seconds or more. The

Lock

To disable the

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Lock

function is off.

Lock

function to lock other

Lock

button for three

Lock

icon will display and the

Lock

function is now enabled.

function, press and hold the

Lock

button for approximately three seconds.

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In-Door Ice Bin

* Depending on the model, some of the following functions

may not be available.

CAUTION

Keep hands and tools out of the ice compartment

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

The icemaker will stop producing ice when the in-

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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

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the icemaker.
Keep the ice compartment door closed tightly. If the

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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 O

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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 a few hours.

N/OFF switch on the icemaker is set to OFF

Assembling the In-Door Ice Bin

Carefully insert the in-door ice bin while slightly slanting it

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to avoid contact with the icemaker.

Avoid touching the ice-detecting sensor when replacing

2

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

Ice-detecting
sensor

CAUTION

When handling the ice bin, keep
hands away from the icemaker tray
area to avoid personal injury.

Detaching the In-Door Ice Bin

Gently pull the handle to open the ice compartment.

1

To remove the in-door ice bin, grip the front handle,

2

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

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Automatic Icemaker

* 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 24­hour 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 re-
frigerator 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 830 kPa )on models with
a water filter to produce the normal 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.

Icemaker

Power
Switch

Ice-detecting

Sensor

Turning the Automatic Icekamer On or
Off

To turn off the automatic icemaker, set the icemaker switch

to

OFF (O)

switch to

. To turn on the automatic icemaker, set the

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ON (I)

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When You Should Turn the Icemaker Off

Normal Sounds You May Hear

Preparing For Vacation

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Automatic Icemaker (continued)

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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 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 the dispenser cover.
If ice or water dispenses unexpectedly, turn off the

water supply and contact a qualified service center.

When You Should Turn the Icemaker Off

When the water supply will be shut off for several

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

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minutes.
When the refrigerator will not be used for several days.

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N O T E

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

OFF

position.

Normal Sounds You May Hear

The icemaker water valve will buzz as the icemaker fills

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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).

N O T E

Keeping the power switch in the ON (I) position
before the water line is connected can damage the
icemaker.

You will hear the sound of cubes dropping into the bin

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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.

N O T E

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.

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Water

Ice

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Ice and Water Dispenser

* Depending on the model, some of the following functions

may not be available.

CAUTION

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

Dispenser

Water Switch

Ice Switch

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CAUTION

Throw away the first few batches of ice (about 24
cubes). This is also necessary if the refrigerator has not
been used for a long time.

Locking the Dispenser

Using the Dispenser

To dispense

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a glass.
To dispense

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NOTE

If discolored ice is dispensed, check the water filter

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and water supply. 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

y

refrigerator doors are open.
If dispensing water or ice into a container with a

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small opening, place it as close to the dispenser as
possible.
Some dripping may occur after dispensing. Hold

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

cold water

, push on the ice switch with a glass.

ice

, push on the water switch with

Press and hold the Lock button for 3 seconds to lock the dis­penser and all the control panel functions. Follow the same
instructions to unlock.

Cleaning the Dispenser Tray

Grip the tray with both hands, pess down and pull it out.

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Wipe out dirty areas with a clean cloth.

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Storing Food

Food Preservation Location

Each compartment inside the refrigerator is designed to store different types of food.
Store your food in the optimal space to enjoy the freshest taste.

Vegetable Storage (Crisper)

Preserves vegetables and fruit.

Ice Storage Bin

If a large amount of ice is
needed, transfer the ice in the
in-door ice bin to the ice
storage bin.

Dairy Product Bin

Adjustable Refrigerator Shelf

Adjustable shelves to meet your individual
storage needs

Gallon Storage Bin

Store drinks such as juice and soda, as well
as seasonings, salad dressings and other

food items.

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Durabase

Largest storage space in
the freezer.

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Glide‘N’Serve

Provides storage space with a variable
temperature control that keeps the com­partment at a different temperature than
the refrigerator. It is a convenient place to
store sandwiches or meat to be cooked.

CAUTION

Do not store food with high moisture content towards the top of the refrigerator. The moisture could come in direct contact

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with the cold air and freeze.
Wash food before storing it in the refrigerator. Vegetables and fruit should be washed, and food packaging should be wiped

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down to prevent adjacent foods from being contaminated.
If the refrigerator is kept in a hot and humid place, frequent opening of the door or storing a lot of vegetables in the refrig-

y

erator may cause condensation to form. Wipe off the condensation with a clean cloth or a paper towel.
If the refrigerator door or freezer drawer is opened or closed too often, warm air may penetrate the refrigerator and raise its

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temperature. It can also increase the cost of electricity.

NOTE

If you are leaving home for a short period of time, like a short vacation, the refrigerator should be left on. Refrigerated foods

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that are able to be frozen will stay preserved longer if stored in the freezer.
If you are leaving the refrigerator turned off for an extended period of time, remove all food and unplug the power cord.

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Clean the interior, and leave the door open to prevent fungi from growing in the refrigerator.