LG LRDC22743xx, LRBN20520xx, LRBN22510xx, LRBN22514xx, LRDC20731xx Service Manual

BOTTOM FREEZER
REFRIGERATOR

User’s Guide

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

Models

LRDN2272#** LRDC2273#** LRDC2274#**
LRDN2072#** LRDC2073#**

LRBN2251#** LRBN2252#** LRDN2273#**
LRBN2051#** LRBN2052#** LRDN2073#**

LRBC2254#**
LRBC2054#**

LRDN2271#**

P/No. 3828JL8019D

TABLE OF CONTENTS

English Version 2
French Version 40
Spanish Version 74

Warranty (U.S.A.)

Warranty (CANADA)

Safety Instructions 7 -8

Grounding Requirements 8

Parts and Features

Refrigerator Installation

Unpacking Your Refrigerator
Installation

Base Grille

Removing, Reversing and Replacing

Your Refrigerator Doors 13-19
Pull out Drawer 15
Door Closing and Alignment 19

Using Your Refrigerator 20 -29

Ensuring Proper Air Circulation 20
Multi Flow 20
Setting the Controls 20 -21
Adjusting Control Settings 21
Food Storage Guide 22
Storing Frozen Food 22
Refrigerator Shelves 23
Chef Fresh / Snack Pan 24
Crisper Humidity Control 24
Optibin Crisper 24
Crisper cover with lattice on inner surface 25

3 -4
5 -6

9 - 11

-22

12

12
12

12

Door Racks 25
Design-A-Door 25

Dairy Bin 26
Freezer Wire Door Racks 26
Ice Bin 26
DuraBase 26
DuraBase Divider 27

Drawer Tray 27
Tilting Door 27

Pull out Drawer Basket 27
Can Dispenser 28

Triple Twist Ice Tray 28
Freezer Shelf 28
Filter 29

Care and Cleaning 30 -31

General Cleaning Tips 30
Outside 30

Inside Walls 30
Door Liner and Gaskets 30
Plastic Parts 30
Condenser Coils 30
Light Bulb Replacement
Power Interruptions 31
When you go on vacation 31

About the Custom Cube Icemaker 32

Connecting the Water Line 33 -35

Troubleshooting Guide 36 - 39

30 -31

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LG Electronics

LIMITED WARRANTY

United States of America

LG Electronics will repair or at its option replace, without charge, your product which proves to be defective
in material or workmanship under normal use during the warranty period listed below from the date of
original purchase.

This warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product during the warranty period as long as it is
in the U.S. including Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. Territories.

LG Refrigerator / Freezer Warranty Period

Product Parts Labor

Refrigerator / Freezer 1 year 1 year [In-Home Service (Except Model GR-051)]
Sealed System 7 years 1 year [In-Home Service (Except Model GR-051)]
(Compressor, Condenser, Evaporator)

No other express warranty is applicable to this product. THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES.
INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF
THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN. LG ELECTRONICS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF
USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVIENCE, LOSS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES, DIRECT OR
CONSEQUENTIAL, ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PRODUCT OR FOR
ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT.

Some States do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how
long an implied warranty lasts; so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

THE ABOVE WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO:

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

2. Damage to the product caused by accident, pests, fire, floods, or acts of God.

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

4. Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, or improper installation.

Therefore, these costs are paid by the consumer.

If the product is installed outside the normal service area, any cost of transportation involved in the repair of the product, or the
replacement of defective parts, shall be borne by the owner.

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE NUMBERS:

To obtain Warranty Coverage: Retain your Bill of Sale to prove date of purchase.

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

To obtain Product or Customer Call 1-877-714-7486

Service Assistance: Press the appropriate menu option, and have your product type

(24 hrs a day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year)

(Refrigerator), model number, serial number, and ZIP/Postal
Code ready.

To obtain the nearest Call 1-877-714-7486
Authorized Service Center:

(24 hrs a day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year)

Press the appropriate option, and have your product type
(Refrigerator), model number, serial number, and ZIP/Postal
Code ready.

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LG Electronics

GARANTÍA LIMITADA

Estados Unidos de América

LG Electronics reparará o en su defecto reemplazará sin cargo, el producto defectuoso en material o mano de
obra bajo uso normal durante el periodo de garantía que se menciona a continuación desde la fecha original de
compra.

Esta garantía es válida solo para el comprador original del producto durante el periodo de garantía mientras
permanezca en los E.E. U.U. Incluyendo Alaska, Hawaii y otros territorios de E.E.U.U.

Período de Garantía del refrigerador/Congelador LG

Producto

Refrigerador/Congelador 1 año 1 año [Servicio a domicilio (Excepto Modelo GR-051)]
Sistema Sellado 7 años 1 año [Servicio a domicilio (Excepto Modelo GR-051)]
(Compresor, Condensador, Evaporador)

Partes Mano de Obra

No se aplicará otro tipo de garantía a este producto. LA DURACION DE OTRAS GARANTIAS ,
INCLUYENDO LA DE COMPRA, ESTAN LIMITADAS A LA DURACION DE ESTA GARANTIA. LG
ELECTRONICS NO SE HACE RESPONSABLE POR LA PERDIDA EN EL USO DEL PRODUCTO,
POR INCONVENIENCIA O CUALQUIER OTRO DAÑO DIRECTO O CONSECUENTE QUE PROVENGA
DEL USO Y/O NO USO DE ESTE PRODUCTO O POR ALGUNA VIOLACION A LAS GARANTIAS
IMPLEMENTADAS INCLUYENDO LA GARANTIA DE COMPRA APLICADA A ESTE PRODUCTO.

Algunos estados no permiten la exclusión o limitación de daños incidentales o consecuenciales o limitaciones
en cuanto al tiempo que dura una garantía implícita; por lo que algunas de estas limitaciones o exclusiones
pueden no aplicarse a usted. Esta garantía le otorga derechos legales específicos y usted puede además tener
otros derechos los cuales varían de Estado a Estado.

LA GARANTIA ANTERIOR NO APLICA A :

1.

Servicio a su casa para entregar, recoger, instalar o reemplazar fusibles caseros, corregir cableado casero o
plomería corrección de reparaciones no autorizadas.

2.

Daño al producto causado por accidente, plagas, incendios, inundaciones o actos por naturaleza.

3.

Reparaciones cuando su producto LG sea usado diferente a lo normal.
Daño resultante de accidente, alteración, mal uso o instalación inadecuada.

4.

Por lo tanto, estos costos serán pagados por el consumidor.

Si el producto es instalado fuera del área normal de servicio, cualquier costo de transportación relacionado en la
reparación del producto, o el reemplazo de partes defectuosas, serán cargados al propietario.

NÚMEROS DE ASISTENCIA AL CLIENTE:

Para obtener cobertaura de la Garantía:

Para obtener información:

Servicio de Asistencia:

Para obtener el Centro de Servicio Autorizado
más cercano:

Conserve su factura para comprobar la fecha de
compra.

Una copia de su recibo de compra debe ser entregada
cuando se le proporcione el servicio de garantía.

Llame al

(24 hrs al día, 7 días por semana, 365 días al año)

Presione la opción de menú apropiado, y tenga su tipo de
producto (Refrigerador), número de modelo, número de
serie, y ZIP Código Postal listos.

Llame al

(24 hrs al día, 7 días por semana, 365 días al año)

Presione la opción adecuada, y tenga su tipo de
producto(Refrigerador), número de modelo, número
de serie, y ZIP /código Postal listos.

1-877-714-7486

1-877-714-7486

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GARANTIE LIMITÉE

LG Electronics réparera ou remplacera, à sa discrétion, sans frais, le produit présentant des défauts de matériaux ou de
fabrication, dans des conditions normales d’utilisation pendant la période de garantie indiquée ci-dessous à partir de la
date d’achat d’origine.

Cette garantie est valide pour seulement l’acheteur d’origine du produit pendant la période de garantie en autant que cela
soit aux É.-U., incluant Alaska, Hawaii, territoires américains et toutes les provinces canadiennes.

Période de garantie du refrigérateur/congélateur LG

Produit Pièces Main-d’œuvre

Réfrigérateur/congélateur 2 ans 2 ans (service à domicile, sauf modèle GR-051)
Système scellé
(compresseur, condensateur,
évaporateur)

Aucune autre garantie expresse est applicable à ce produit. LA DURÉ DE TOUTE GARANTIE IMPLICITE, INCLUANT LA
GARANTIE IMPLICITE DE COMMERCIALISATION, EST LIMITÉ À LA DURÉE DE LA GARANTIE EXPRESSE. LG
ELECTRONICS NE POURRA ÊTRE TENUE RESPONSABLE POUR TOUTE PERTE OU UTILISATION DE CE
PRODUIT, INCONVÉNIENT, PERTE OU TOUT AUTRE DOMMAGE, INDIRECT OU ACCESSOIRE, SURVENANT DE
L’UTILISATION OU DE L’INHABILITÉ À UTILISER CE PRODUIT OU POUR TOUT BRIS DE GARANTIE EXPRESSE
OU IMPLICITE, INCLUANT LA GARANTIE IMPLICITE DE COMMERCIALISATION APPLICABLE À CE PRODUIT.

Certains états ne permettent pas l’exclusion ou la limitation de dommages accessoires ou indirects ou les limitations sur
la durée d’une garantie implicite, par conséquent ces limitations ou exclusions peuvent ne pas s’appliquer. Cette garantie
donne des droits légaux et l’on peut en avoir d’autres qui varient d’un état à un autre ou d’une province à une autre.

LA GARANTIE CI-DESSUS NE´S APPLIQUE PAS :

1. Les déplacements de service à domicile pour la livraison ou la cueillette, l’installation, le remplacement de fusibles ou
de câblage résidentiel approprié, plomberie ou correction de réparations non autorisées.

2. Dommage au produit causé par accident, parasites, incendie, inondation ou actes de Dieu.

3. Réparations lorsque le produit LG est utilisé à d’autres fins qu’une utilisation domestique unifamiliale normale.

4. Dommage résultant d’accidents, de modifications, de mauvaise utilisation, d’abus ou d’une installation inadéquate.

5 ans 2 ans (service à domicile, sauf modèle GR-0

Canada

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Par conséquent, les frais encourus sont imputés au consommateur.

Si ce produit est installé à l’extérieur d’une zone de service normale, tous frais de déplacement requis pour la réparation
du produit ou le remplacement de pièces défectueuses seront imputés au propriétaire.

Pour obtenir une garantie

Pour obtenir un produit ou
de l’aide

Pour obtenir le centre de service
le plus proche

NUMÉROS D’E AIDE LA CLIENTÈLE

Conserver la facture comme preuve de la date d’achat
Un exemplaire de la facture doit être présenté au moment où un service sous
garantie est fourni.

Téléphoner au 1-888-542-2623 (lun. au ven. 7 h à 20 h Central)

(sam. 8 h à 17 h Central)
Presser l’option du menu appropriée et avoir le type de produit (réfrigérateur),
numéro de modèle, numéro de série et code postal.

Téléphoner au 1-888-542-2623 (24 heures par jour, 7 jours par semaine)
Presser l’option du menu appropriée et avoir le type de produit (réfrigérateur),
numéro de modèle, numéro de série et code postal.

À

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LIMITED WARRANTY

Canada

LG Electronics will repair or at its option replace, witouth charge, your product which proves to be defective in
material or workmanship under normal use, during the warranty period listed below from the date of original
purchase. This warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product during the warranty period as
long as it is in any Canadian Province.

WARRANTYPERIOD

LG Electronics

MODEL# : LABOR: 2 Years PARTS
SERIAL NUMBER:
SEALED SYSTEM : 5 Years (Compressor, condenser, and evaporator)

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

HOW

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

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

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

Some provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on
how long an implied warranty lasts; so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from province to province.

: 2 Years

THE ABOVE WARRANTYDOES NOT APPLY TO:

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

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

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

Therefore, these costs are the responsibility of the consumer.

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE NUMBERS:

To Prove Warranty Coverage:

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

or by Internet:

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

or by Internet:

Retain your Sales Receipt to prove date of purchase.

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

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

http://www.lg.ca

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

http://www.lg.ca

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY MESSAGES

This guide contains many important safety messages. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol. It alerts you to safety messages that inform you
of hazards that can kill or hurt you or others, or cause damage to the product.

All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the hazard
signal word DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION. These words mean:

WARNING

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

CAUTION

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.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

may result in minor or moderate injury, or product damage only.

WARNING

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

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 NOTsto re or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

DO NOTallow 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
when you open the doors when children are in the area.

Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning or making any repairs.
NOTE: We strongly recommend that any servicing be

performed by a qualified individual.

Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, unplug the
refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit breaker or fuse box
in order to avoid contact with a live wire filament. (A burned­out light bulb may break when being replaced.)
either or both controls to the OFF position does not remove
power to the light circuit.

Do not store bottles in the freezer compartment - they may
break when frozen, causing damage.

NOTE: Setting

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.

Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described

in this use and care guide.
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 NOTrefre eze 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, get rid of it. The food may be
dangerous to eat.”

“Even partial thawing and refreezing reduces the eating quality
of foods, particularly fruits, vegetables and prepared foods.
The eating quality of red meats is affected less than that of
many other foods. Use refrozen foods as soon as possible to
save as much of their quality as you can.”

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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DANGER: RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT

Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of
the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still
dangerous... even if they will sit for “just a few days”. If
you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please follow
the instructions at right to help prevent accidents.

BEFORE YOU THROW AWAY
YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR
OR FREEZER

Take off the doors.

Leave the shelves in place so that
children may not easily climb inside.

CFC DISPOSAL

Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system that used If you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make sure
CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons). CFCs are believed to harm the CFC refrigerant is removed for proper disposal by a
stratospheric ozone. qualified servicer. If you intentionally release this CFC

refrigerant, you can be subject to fines and imprisonment
under provisions of environmental legislation.

GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS

IMPORTANT:

Please read carefully.

TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, this appliance must be

properly grounded. Have the wall outlet and the
circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure
the outlet is properly grounded.

3-prong
grounding type
wall receptacle

3-prong
grounding
plug

separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided.
Use a receptacle which cannot be turned off with a switch
or pull chain. Do not use an extension cord.

Where a standard two-prong wall outlet is encountered,
it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it
replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall outlet.

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

NOTE: Before performing any type of installation,
cleaning, or removing a light bulb, turn the control
(Thermostat, Refrigerator Control or Freezer Control,
depending on the model) to OFF and then disconnect the
refrigerator from the electrical source. When you are
finished, reconnect the refrigerator to the electrical source
and reset the control (Thermostat, Refrigerator Control or
Freezer Control, depending on the model) to the desired

setting.

USE OF EXTENSION CORDS

Ensure proper
ground exists
before use.

RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD

The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own
individual properly grounded electrical outlet rated for
115 Volts, 60 Hz, AC only, and fused at 15 or 20 amperes.
This provides the best performance and also prevents
overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a fire
hazard from overheated wires. It is recommended that a

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 (in the United States), 3-wire grounding type
appliance extension cord having a grounding type plug
and outlet, and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15
amperes (minimum) and 120 volts.

Use of an extension cord will increase the clearance
needed for the back of the refrigerator.

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PARTS AND FEATURES

A

B

C

D

E

G

H

K

L

M

N

F

O

P

Q

I

J

R

Use this section to become more familiar with the parts and features.

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.

A

Digital Sensor Control

B

Refrigerator Light

C

Shelves

D

Chef Fresh / Snack Pan*

E

Can Dispenser*

F

Optibin Crisper
Keeps fruits and vegetable fresh and crisper

G

Customcube Icemaker

H

Ice Bin

I

Durabase

J

Divider

K

Filter (inside)*

L

Dairy Bin

M

Design-A-Door

N

Egg Box

O

Refrigerator Door Rack

Freezer Light

P

Wire Basket

Q

Freezer Door Rack (Tilting*)

R

*on some models

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PARTS AND FEATURES

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

J

K

L

M

N

O

I

P

Use this section to become more familiar with the parts and features.

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.

Digital Sensor Control

A
B

Refrigerator Light

C

Shelves

D

Snack Pan

E

Optibin Crisper
Keeps fruits and vegetable fresh and crisp

Triple Twist Ice Tray

F

G

Ice Bin

H

Wire Durabase

I

Divider

J

Dairy Bin

K

Design-A-Door

L

Egg Box

Refrigerator Door Rack

M

Freezer Light

N

Wire Basket

O

Freezer Wire Door Rack

P

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PARTS AND FEATURES

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

N

Use this section to become more familiar with the parts and features.

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.

Digital Sensor Control

A
B

Refrigerator Light

C

Shelves

D

Snack Pan

E

Optibin Crisper
Keeps fruits and vegetable fresh and crisp

Ice Trays

F

G

Ice Bin

H

Wire Durabase

I

Dairy Bin

J

Design-A-Door

K

Wire Freezer Shelf

L

Refrigerator Door Rack

Freezer Light

M

Freezer Door Rack

N

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REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install
refrigerator.

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

UNPACKING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

Remove tape and any temporary labels from your
refrigerator before using. Do not remove any warning­type labels, the model and serial number label, or the
TechSheet that is attached to back wall of the refrigerator.

To remove any remaining tape or glue, rub the area
briskly with your thumb. Tape or glue residue can also be
easily removed by rubbing a small amount of liquid dish
soap over the adhesive with your fingers. Wipe with warm
water and dry.

Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable
fluids or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue. These
products can damage the surface of your refrigerator. For
more information, see the Important Safety Instructions
section.

Refrigerator shelves are installed in the shipping position.

Please reinstall shelves according to your individual
storage needs.

When Moving Your Refrigerator:

Your refrigerator is heavy. When moving the
refrigerator for cleaning or service, be sure to protect
the floor. Always pull the refrigerator straight out when
moving it. Do not wiggle or walk the refrigerator when
trying to move it, as floor damage could occur.

1. Avoid placing the unit near heat sources, direct sunlight,

or moisture.

2. To avoid vibration, the unit must be level. If required,

adjust the leveling screws to compensate for
unevenness of the floor. The front should be slightly
higher than the rear to aid in door closing. Leveling
screws can be turned easily by tipping the cabinet
slightly. Turn the leveling screws clockwise ( ) to
raise the unit, counterclockwise ( ) to lower it.

3. 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.

NEXT

1. Clean your refrigerator thoroughly and wipe off all dust

accumulated during shipping.

2. Install accessories such as ice cube bin, drawers,

shelves, etc., in their proper places. They are packed
together to prevent possible damage during shipment.

3. Let your refrigerator run for 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.

CAUTION:

Be careful when you work with hinge, base grille,
stopper etc. You may be injured.

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

BASE GRILLE

WARNING

Explosion Hazard

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

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

To remove the base grille:

1. Grasp the grille with both hands.

2. Pull the grille toward yourself.
To install the base grille:

1. Place clips in openings in the metal panel.

2. Push the grille toward the refrigerator until it snaps

into place.

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REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

REMOVING, REVERSING AND REPLACING
REFRIGERATOR DOORS (OPTIONAL)

NOTE: See the Parts and Features section on pages 9-10
to match your model.

NOTE: Reversing the refrigerator door is not possible on

water dispenser models

TOOLS NEEDED: 10mm hex-head socket wrench,
No. 2 Phillips screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver,10mm
open-end wrench, flat 2-inch putty knife.

IMPORTANT: Before you begin, turn the refrigerator OFF
and unplug it. Remove food and any adjustable door or
utility bins from doors.

HOW TO REVERSE DOOR OPENING DIRECTION
(when converting from the left-opening type to right­opening type)

1. Removing Refrigerator Door

Remove the top hinge cover (1).
Remove the 3 screws and lift off the top hinge (2).
Lift the Refrigerator door (3) slightly and remove it.
Pry off the cover (4) using a slotted screwdriver and

attach it on the right.
Loosen the screw (5), remove the stoppers (6), and

attach them on the left (on the opposite side).
Loosen the pin (8) and remove it.
Loosen the 2 screws (9) and the 2 screws (10), and

lift off the middle hinge (11).
Pry off the cover (7) using a slotted screwdriver and

attach it on the right.

2. Removing Refrigerator Handle

Remove the cap (1) by using a slotted screwdriver.
Loosen the 4 screws (2), take off the handle (3), and

install it on the right.
Turn the handle upside down and assemble it in the

opposite side of the refrigerator door (4).
Attach the removed the cap (1) on the left.

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3. Installing Refrigerator Door

Install the middle hinge (1) on the opposite side with the
screws (2) and the screws (3).

Install the door (4) so that it fits onto the middle hinge
pin (5).

Install the top hinge (6) with screws.

Reinstall top hinge cover (7).

4. After Completing the Job

Make sure that the four corners of the door gasket are
not folded over. To ensure a good seal, apply a small
amount of silicon grease on the gasket.

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HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE
RELEASE DRAWER

IMPORTANT: To avoid possible injury, product or property
damage, you will need two people to perform the following
instructions.

1. Removing Pullout Drawer

Pull the drawer open to full extension. Remove the
screw (1) from each side of rail system.

2. Installing Pullout Drawer

Pull both rails (1) out to full extension.

Hook the door supports (2) into the rail tabs (3), as
illustrated, and lower door into final position.

Remove the lower basket (2) by lifting basket from rail
system.

Lift the top of door to unhook door supports from rail
system. Lift door out to remove.

With the drawer pulled out to full extension, insert the
lower basket (4) in rail assembly.

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REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

REMOVING, REVERSING AND REPLACING
REFRIGERATOR DOORS (OPTIONAL)

NOTE: See the Parts and Features section on pages 9-10

to match your model.

TOOLS NEEDED: 10mm hex-head socket wrench,
No. 2 Phillips screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver, 10mm
open-end wrench, flat 2-inch putty knife.

IMPORTANT: Before you begin, turn the refrigerator OFF
and unplug it. Remove food and any adjustable door or
utility bins from doors.

HOW TO REVERSE DOOR OPENING DIRECTION
(when converting from the left-opening type to right­opening type)

1. Removing Refrigerator Door

Remove the top hinge cover (1).
Remove the 3 screws and lift of f the top hinge (2).
Lift the Refrigerator door (3) slightly and remove it.
Pry off the cover (4) using a slotted screwdriver and

attach it on the right.
Loosen the screw (5), remove the stoppers (6) and

attach them on the left (on the opposite side).
Loosen the pin (8) and remove it.
Lift off the washer (9).
Pry off the cover (7) using a slotted screwdriver and

attach it on the right.

2. Removing Freezer Door

Lift the door (10) slightly and remove it.
Loosen the 2 screws (11), the 2 screws (12), and lift

off the middle hinge (13).
Take off the base grille (14).
Remove the cap (15) and attach it on the right.
Loosen the 2 screws (16), remove the bottom hinge

(17), and attach on the right.
Loosen the 2 screws (18), remove the bottom hinge

(19), and attach on the left.
Loosen the 2 screws (20) and attach the stopper (21)

on the left side of the base.

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3. Removing Refrigerator Handle

NOTE: To assist in installing the handle on the right

side, place a small piece of masking tape near the
top of the handle before removing.

Grasp the handle tightly with both hands and slide the
handle up (1)(this may require some force).

The keyhole slots (2) on the back of the handle allow
the handle to separate from the mounting screws (3).

Use an adjustable wrench to remove the handle
mounting screws (3).

Carefully pry off the plug buttons (4).
Remove a layer of adhesive and backing to expose

new adhesive.
Install the plug buttons (4) on left side.
Install the handle mounting screw (3) on the right side
Hold the handle so the masking tape is at the bottom.
Align keyhole slots (2) on the top and bottom of the

back of the handle with the screws (3) mounted on
the front of the door.

Press the handle against the door front, making sure
that the screws (3) go into the keyhole slots (2).

Grasping the handle with both hands, press it firmly
against the front of the door and slide the handle
down (6). This may require some force.

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4. Removing Freezer Handle

Remove the cap (1) and the 2 caps (2) using a slotted
screwdriver.

Loosen the 2 screws (3), take of f the handle (4), and
install it on the right.

Attach the caps you removed earlier [figures (1) and
(2)].

5. Installing Freezer Door

Install the base grille (1).

Install the door (3) onto the bottom hinge pin.

Install the middle hinge (4) on the opposite side with the
screw (5) and the screws (9).

6. Installing Refrigerator Door

Place the washer (6) on the middle hinge pin (7).

Install the door (8) so that it fits onto the middle hinge
pin (7).

Install the top hinge (10) with serews.

Reinstall top hinge cover (11).

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7. After Completing the Job

Make sure that the four corners of the door gasket are
not folded over. To ensure a good seal, apply a small
amount of silicon grease on the gasket.

DOOR CLOSING AND ALIGNMENT

Door Closing

Your refrigerator has two front leveling screws one on
the right and one on the left. If your refrigerator seems
unsteady or you want the doors to close easier, adjust the
refrigerator tilt using the instructions below:

Open both doors again and check to make sure that

3.

they close easily. If not, tilt the refrigerator slightly more
to the rear by turning both leveling screws clockwise. It
may take several more turns, and you should turn both
leveling screws the same amount.

4. Check, using a level.

5. Replace the base grille.

Door Alignment

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

1. Pry off the top hinge cover.

2. Loosen the top hinge screws using a 10 mm socket

or wrench.

3. Have someone hold the door in place or put a

spacer between the doors while you tighten the
top hinge screws.

4. Replace the top hinge cover.

1. Plug the refrigerator power cord into a 3-prong

grounded outlet. Move the refrigerator into its final
position.

2. Use a screwdriver to adjust the leveling screws. Turn

the leveling screw clockwise to raise that side of the
refrigerator or counterclockwise to lower it. It may take
several turns of the leveling screw to adjust the tilt of
the refrigerator.

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

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ENSURING PROPER AIR CIRCULATION

In order to ensure proper temperatures, air must flow
between the refrigerator and freezer sections. As shown
in the illustration below, cool air enters through the bottom
of the freezer section and moves up. Most of the air then
flows through the freezer section vents and recirculates
under the freezer floor. The rest of the air enters the
refrigerator section through the top vent.

MULTI FLOW

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

If water or foreign substances enter the cool air vent
while cleaning, efficiency will be lowered. In addition, if
gasket is damaged, efficiency may be lowered because
of escaping cool air.

SETTING THE CONTROLS

Your refrigerator has two controls that let you regulate
the temperature in the freezer and refrigerator
compartments.

Initially set the REFRIGERATOR CONTROL at 37°F
(3°C) and the FREEZER CONTROL at 0°F ( -18°C).
Leave it at this setting for 24 hours (one day) to
stabilize. Then adjust the compartment temperature
as desired.

Premium Model

Refrigerator control: 32°F to 46°F (0°C to 8°C)

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

REFRIGERATOR TEMP

COLDER WARMER F IS3 R7 ECOMMENDED

Freezer control: -6°F to 9°F (- 21°C to - 13°C)

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

EXPRESS
FREEZING

Do not block any of these vents with food packages. If
the vents are blocked, airflow will be interrupted and
temperature and moisture problems may occur.

IMPORTANT: Because air circulates between both
sections, any odors formed in one section will transfer to
the other. You must thoroughly clean both sections to
eliminate odors. To prevent odor transfer and drying out of
food, wrap or cover foods tightly. (See the

Food Storage

Guide section for details.)

Express Freezing:

Press the Express Freezing key and the LED will turn
on. This function will remain activated for 24 hours and
intensify the cooling speed of freezer and increase the
amount of ice.

EXPRESS
FREEZING

0 F IS RECOMMENDED

FREEZER TEMP

COLDER WARMER

NOTE: To change °F/°C press and HOLD COLDER key
co f freezer and COLDER key of refrigerator over 1 sec. at
the same time.

Dispenser Model

Refrigerator control: 32°F to 46°F (0°C to 8°C)

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

REFRIGERATOR TEMP

COLDER WARMER LOCK F IS3 R7 ECOMMENDED

Freezer control: -6°F to 9°F (- 21°C to - 13°C)

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

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DISPENSER

EXPRESS

FREEZING

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Dispenser Lock

Press and hold the DISPENSER LOCK button for 3
seconds to lock the dispenser. When locked, the LED
on the door will be off and the dispenser function is
turned off. Press and hold the DISPENSER LOCK button
again for 3 seconds to unlock the dispenser. The LED
on the door will be on and dispenser will function
normally.

DISPENSER LOCK

EXPRESS

FREEZING

0 F IS RECOMMENDED

NOTE: To change °F/°C, press and HOLD COLDER key
of freezer and COLDER key of refrigerator over 1 sec. at
the same time.

Power failure Compensation Function

When the power is off, the Fresh Food and Freezer
Temperature notches, the filter elapsed time for
replacement, the temperature mode (°C of °F and the
dispenser lock mode are saved.

WATER FILTER

RESET COLDER WARMER

FREEZER TEMP

Mid / Entry Models

Refrigerator control: position 1 to 7

(32°F to 46°F or 0°C to 8°C)

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

REFRIGERATOR TEMP

ADJUST

WARMER

4 IS RECOMMENDED

COLDER

Freezer control: position 1 to 7

(-6°F to 8°F or -21°C to -13°C)

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

Express Freezing

Press the Express Freezing key and the LED will turn
on. This function will remain activated for 24 hours and
intensify the cooling speed of freezer and increase the
amount of ice.

EXPRESS
FREEZING

FREEZER TEMP

EXPRESS

FREEZING

ADJUSTING CONTROL SETTINGS

Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before
adding food. It is best to wait 24 hours before you put
food into the refrigerator. The mid-settings indicated in the
previous section should be correct for normal household
refrigerator usage. The controls are set correctly when
milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream
is firm.

The refrigerator control functions as the thermostat for the
entire appliance (refrigerator and freezer sections.) The
higher the number setting, the longer the compressor will
run to keep the temperature colder. The freezer control
adjusts the cold air flow from the freezer to the
refrigerator. Setting the freezer control to a lower
temperature keeps more cold air in the Freezer
compartment to make it colder.

If you need to adjust temperatures in the refrigerator or
freezer, start by adjusting the refrigerator first. Wait 24
hours after the refrigerator adjustment to check the
freezer temperature. If it is too warm or too cold, then
adjust the freezer control as well.

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

Always remember to wait at least 24 hours between
adjustments.

RECOMMENDED

CONDITION/REASON: ADJUSTMENT:
REFRIGERATOR section Turn

too warm REFRIGERATOR

Door opened often control to next
Large amount of food added higher number,
Room temperature very warm wait 24 hours,

then re-check

FREEZER section too warm/ Turn FREEZER
ice not made fast enough control to next

Door opened often higher number,
Large amount of food added wait 24 hours,
Very cold room temperature Then re-check
(can’t cycle often enough)
Heavy ice usage
Air vents blocked by items Move items out of

airstream

REFRIGERATOR section too Turn
cold REFRIGERATOR

Controls not set correctly for control to next
your conditions lower number,

wait 24 hours,

then re-check

FREEZER section too cold Turn FREEZER

Controls not set correctly for control to next
your conditions lower number,

wait 24 hours,
then re-check

WARMER

4 IS RECOMMENDED

COLDER

ADJUST

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FOOD STORAGE GUIDE

Storing Fresh Food

Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight and
moisture-proof material unless otherwise noted. This
prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the
refrigerator. For dated products, check date code to
ensure freshness.

Butter or margarine

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

Cheese

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

Milk

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

Eggs

Store in original carton on interior shelf, not on door shelf.

Fruit

Wash, let dry, and store in refrigerator in plastic bags or in
the crisper. Do not wash or hull berries until you are ready
to use them. Sort and keep berries in their original
container in a crisper, or store in a loosely closed paper
bag on a refrigerator shelf.

Leafy vegetables

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

Vegetables with skins (carrots, peppers)

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

Fish

Use fresh fish and shellfish the same day purchased.

Chef fresh

Store most chef fresh in original wrapping as long as it is
airtight and moisture-proof. Rewrap if necessary.

Packaging

Successful freezing depends on correct packaging. When
you close and seal the package, it must not allow air or
moisture in or out. If you do, you could have food odor
and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator and also dry
out frozen food.

Packaging recommendations:

Rigid plastic containers with tight-fitting lids
Straight-sided canning/freezing jars
Heavy-duty aluminum foil
Plastic-coated paper
Non-permeable plastic wraps
Specified freezer-grade self-sealing plastic bags

Follow package or container instructions for proper
freezing methods.

Do not use:

Bread wrappers
Non-polyethylene plastic containers
Containers without tight lids
Wax paper or wax-coated freezer wrap
Thin, semi-permeable wrap

Freezing

IMPORTANT: Do not store bottles in the freezer

compartment - they may break when frozen,
causing damage.

Your freezer will not quick-freeze any large quantity of
food. Do not put more unfrozen food into the freezer than
will freeze within 24 hours (no more than 2 to 3 lbs of food
per cubic foot of freezer space). Leave enough space in
the freezer for air to circulate around packages. Be careful
to leave enough room at the front so the door can close
tightly.

Storage times will vary according to the quality and type
of food, the type of packaging or wrap used (airtight and
moisture-proof) and the storage temperature. Ice crystals
inside a sealed package are normal. This simply means
that moisture in the food and air inside the package have
condensed, creating ice crystals.

NOTE: Allow hot foods to cool at room temperature for
30 minutes, then package and freeze. Cooling hot foods
before freezing saves energy.

NOTE: Do not store food near the sensor; it may cause
the sensor to malfunction.

Leftovers

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

STORING FROZEN FOOD

NOTE: For further information about preparing food for

freezing or food storage times, check a freezer guide or a
reliable cookbook.

WARNING

Suffocation Hazard

When using dry ice, provide adequate ventilation.
Dry ice is frozen carbon dioxide
vaporizes, it can displace oxygen, causing dizziness,
light-headedness, unconsciousness and death by
suffocation. Open a window and do not breathe
the vapors.

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REFRIGERATOR SHELVES

The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet
your individual storage needs. These units are all glass
shelves.

Storing similar food items together in your refrigerator and
adjusting the shelves to fit different heights of items will
make finding the exact item you want easier; it will also
reduce the amount of time the refrigerator door is open,
saving energy.

IMPORTANT: Do not clean glass shelves with warm
water when they are cold. Shelves may break if exposed
to sudden temperature changes or impact, such as
bumping. For your protection, glass shelves are made
with tempered glass, which will shatter into small pebble­sized pieces.

NOTE: Glass shelves are heavy. Use special care when
removing them to avoid dropping them.

Adjusting Shelves

Remove shelves from the shipping position and replace
shelves in the position you want.

To remove a shelf:Tilt up the front of the shelf in the

direction of (1) and lift it in the direction of (2). Pull the
shelf out.

Sliding Out Shelves (optional on some models)

You can slide some glass shelves in and out of your
refrigerator as follows.

To slide the shelf out, carefully pull front of shelf
toward you.

To slide shelf in, push shelf in until it stops.

To remove a sliding shelf from its metal frame:

1. Pull the shelf out to the stop position.

2. Tilt the front of the shelf up and pull it past the stop position.

3. Lift up the shelf to remove.
Replace the shelf by reversing the above steps.
Convenience Shelves (optional on some models)

Folding Shelf: You can store taller items such as gallon

containers or bottles by simply sliding the shelf back.

To replace a shelf : Tilt the front of the shelf up and
guide the shelf hooks into the slots at a desired height.
Then lower the front of the shelf so that the hooks drop
into the slots.

NOTE: Make sure that shelves are level from one side to
the other. Failure to do so may result in the shelf falling or
spilling food.

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CHEF FRESH / SNACK PAN(on some models)

While holding the chef fresh with one hand, pull it forward
slightly. Lift slightly and pull it out.

CRISPER HUMIDITY CONTROL

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

and .

lets moist air out of the crisper for best storage of

fruits.

keeps moist air in the crisper for best storage of

fresh, leafy vegetables.

You can store small vegetables or fruits requiring more or
less humidity in separate drawers.

To remove the crisper door flap (on some models):

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

2. Using your finger, press the plastic hinge toward the

center of the door flap.

3. Lift the door out of its place.

4. Replacement is the opposite of removal.

OBTIBIN CRISPERS

The OptiBin Crispers provide fresher-tasting fruit and
vegetables by letting you easily control humidity inside the
crisper. The OptiBin Crispers include: 1) a humidity
control knob at the front of the crisper cover and 2) a
large lattice on the inner surface of the cover to hold
or release moisture.

To remove the glass:

1. Lift up the glass after inserting a screwdriver under the

criper cover.

2. Pull up and out.

To remove the crisper:

1. Slide crisper straight out to the stop.

2. Lift the front of the crisper, then pull it out to remove.

3. Replace the crisper by sliding it back in fully past the

drawer stop.

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CRISPER COVER WITH LATTICE ON INNER
SURFACE (on some models)

To remove the crisper cover:

1. Remove both crisper drawers.

2. While holding the crisper cover support (2), pull the

cover up and out(1).

WARNING: Be careful when handing glass cover since
glass is not attached to cover.

To remove the lattice on inner surface:

DOOR RACKS

The door racks may be removed for easier cleaning.

Snap-on Door Racks

To remove the racks:

1. Remove all items in the door racks.

2. Push the rack against the inside wall of the door (A)

and lift up the door rack (B).

To replace the racks:

1.

Hold either end of the do or rack against the ins ide wall of the d oor.

2. Push down the rack until it locks in place.

DESIGN-A-DOOR

1. Bins can be moved to either side of the door.

1. Remove crisper cover(as illustrated above).

2. Hold the glass cover and overtum crisper cover.

3. For each lattice hold lattice and pull sides of the cover

outward to remove lattice.

To replace lattice on inner surface:

1. For each lattice insert middle tab in 1 (closed to glass

cover)and pull sides of the cover to insert lattice.

2.

To remove the bin, simply lift the bin and pull straight out.

3. To replace the bin, slide it in above the desired

support and push down until it locks completely
so that

4. To move to lowest position, make sure if all bins are

correctly assembled so that they don’t fall out of door.

“click” sounds can be heard.

Warning: Somebody can be hurt if door bins are not
firmly assembled.

NOTE: Do not adjust a bin that is loaded with food.

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DAIRY BIN

1. To remove the dairy bin, simply lift it and pull straight

out.

2. To replace the dairy bin, slide it in above the desired

location and push down until it stops.

FREEZER WIRE DOOR RACKS

Tilt-out Door Basket (on some models)

You can remove foods easily by tilting out the wire basket
in the freezer compartment.

ICE BIN

1. To remove ice bin, pull it out as it comes.

Tilt up the front of the ice bin and pull straight out.

2. To Install, insert ice bin into frame rails and push back

into place.

DURABASE (Drawer-Type Models)

To remove the Durabase, push it back to the end as
much as possible. Tilt up the front of the Durabase and
pull straight out.

2. To install, insert the Durabase in rail assembly.

1. To remove the freezer door rack, pull the bracket

outward until you hear a clicking sound; then remove
the wire rack.

2. To replace the freezer door rack, hook the end of the

rack in the bracket, and push down until the rack locks
into place.

1

2

1

2

WIRE DURABASE (Swing-Type Models)

1. To remove wire Durabase, pull wire durabase out to full

extension.
Tilt up the front of the wire Durabase and pull it straight
out.

2. To install, insert the wire Durabase into frame rails and

push back into place.

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DURABASE DIVIDER

The Durabase divider allows the option to organize
the Durabase area into sections.

(a) (b)

1. To remove, pull divider straight up.

2. To install, hook top corners of divider over top

horizontal durabase (a) or basket rungs (b).

DRAWER TRAY (on

The drawer tray prevents small food items from falling
between the basket rungs.

som

e models

)

How to lock the tilting function of freezer door:

1. Open the freezer door

and remove (1).

2. Insert part (1) into (2).

NOTE: If you lock the tilting

function when the door is
tilted, you cannot close it

1

PULLOUT DRAWER BASKETS

1. To remove, lift basket up, and pull straight out.

1

2

2

1

TILTING DOOR (on some models)

The tilting door provides easy access to stored foods.

How to use:

Tilt the door down and pull it out.E

2. To Install, pull both rails out to full extension.

Hook the basket supports into the rail tabs and push to
the back of compartment.

WIRE BASKET (Swing-Type Models)

1.

To remove the wire basket, pull it out as far as it goes. Tilt the
front up and Pill it straight out.

2. To replace the wire basket, place it in the frame rails

and push it back into place.

Warning: Watch your step when you open tilting door.To

adjust

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CAN DISPENSER (on some models)

The Can Dispenser slides out from underneath the shelf.
The Can Dispenser holds up to twelve 12-ounce
beverage cans.

1. To remove the can dispenser, pull it out as far as it

comes. Tilt the front up and pull it straight out.

2. To Install the can dispenser, place it into the shelf frame

rails and push it into place.

TRIPLE TWIST ICE TRAY(on some models)

If the tray is filled with water to the highest level, it will
be difficult to remove ice cubes.

For quick freeze, adjust the freezer dial to 3.

FREEZER SHELF (on some models)

To remove the shelf, take it from the front part, and pull it
towards you.

To place the shelf, reverse the removal procedure.

To remove ice cubes, twist the tray.

Twist the knob clockwise completely.

CAUTION

If you twist the knob before the water freezes, it will spill
into the ice bin and the cubes there will be frozen together.

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FILTER (on some models)

It is recommended that you replace the filter when the
water filter indicator light turns on or your water dispenser
or ice maker decreases noticeably.

After changing the water filter cartridge, reset the water
filter status display and indicator light by pressng and
holding the BUTTON for 3 seconds.

1. Remove the old cartridge.

Rotate the knob of the cartridge counter clockwise.

2. Replace with a new cartridge.

Take the new cartridge out of its packaging and remove
protective cover from the o-rings.

With cartridge knob in the vertical position, push the new
filter cartridge into the cover until it stops.

If you can’
inserted. Push it in firmly and twist it into place. You will
hear it click into place.

Using its handle, twist the cartridge clockwise about 1/4
turn. You will hear when it clicks into place.

t turn the filter from side to side, it isn’

t fully

When the cartridge is removed, it will click out of
place.

Pull out the cartridge.

NOTE: There will be water in the cartridge. Some spilling
may occur through the hole at rear bottom side of cover.

You may use a cup or something like that to prevent spilt
water drop into food.

3. Flushing the Water System After Replacing Filter
Dispense water through the water dispenser for 3 minutes
to purge the system.

NOTE: To purchase replacement water filter cartridges,
visit your local appliance dealer or part distributor. You
can also visit our website : www.lgappliances.com or call
1-877-714-7481. The replacement water filter cartridge’s
part number is 5231JA2006B.

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CARE AND CLEANING

PLASTIC PARTS (covers and panels)

WARNING

Explosion Hazard

Use non-flammable cleaner.

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

Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost
automatically. However, clean both sections about once
a month to prevent odors. Wipe up spills immediately.

GENERAL CLEANING TIPS

Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

Remove all removable parts, such as shelves,
crispers, etc.

Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in
warm water. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners.

Hand wash, rinse and dry all surfaces thoroughly.

Do not use paper towels, window sprays, abrasive
cleansers, or flammable fluids. These can scratch or
damage the material.

CONDENSER COILS

Remove grille base. (See the grille base section on
page 7.)

Use a vacuum cleaner with an extended attachment to
clean condenser coils.

Vacuum coils when dusty or dirty. Coils may need to be
cleaned as often as every other month.

Replace grille base.

LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, either unplug
the refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit breaker
or fuse box.

NOTE: Moving the control to the OFF position
does not remove power to the light circuit.

Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

OUTSIDE

Waxing external painted metal surfaces helps provide rust
protection. Do not wax plastic parts. Wax painted metal
surfaces at least twice a year using appliance wax (or
auto paste wax). Apply wax with a clean, soft cloth.

For products with a stainless steel exterior, use a clean
sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water.
Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners. Dry thoroughly
with a soft cloth.

INSIDE WALLS (allow freezer to warm up so
cloth won’

To help remove odors, you can wash the inside of the
refrigerator with a mixture of baking soda and warm water.
Mix 2 tablespoons baking soda to 1 quart of water (26 g
soda to 1 liter water.) Be sure the baking soda is
completely dissolved so does it not scratch the surfaces
of the refrigerator.

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DOOR LINERS AND GASKETS

Do not use cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents,
bleaches, or cleaners containing petroleum plastic parts.

NOTE: Not all appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator. Be
sure to replace the bulb with one of the same size, shape
and wattage.

To change the refrigerator light:

1. Unplug the power cord from the outlet.

2. Remove refrigerator shelves.

3. Release the hooks on both ends of the light shield and

pull the shield down to remove it.

4. Turn the bulb counterclockwise.

5. Assembly is the reverse order of disassembly.

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