LG LRFD25850, LRFD21855 User Manual

BOTTOM FREEZER
REFRIGERATOR

User’s Guide

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

CONGÉLATEUR
INFÉRIEUR
RÉFRIGÉRATEUR

Guide d’Utilisation et
d’Entretien

Veuillez lire ce manuel en entier avant de mettre
en marche l'unité et conservez-le à portée de la
main pour le consulter à tout moment.

CONGELADOR
INFERIOR
REFRIGERADOR

Guía para el Uso y Cuidado

Lea detenidamente estas instrucciones antes
utilizar el frigorífico y guárdelas como referencia
para el futuro.

Models / Modèles / Modelos

LRFD21855**/LRFD25850

**

P/No. 3828JL8032B

TABLE OF CONTENTS

English Version 2

French Version 36

Spanish Version 70

Warranty (U.S.A.) 3

Warranty (CANADA) 4

Safety Instructions 5–6

Grounding Requirements 6

Parts and Features 7

Refrigerator Installation 8–14

Unpacking Your Refrigerator 8

Installation 8

Removing and Replacing
Your Refrigerator Handles
and Doors 9–13

Leveling and Door Alignment 14

Base Cover 14

Using Your Refrigerator 15–24

Ensuring Proper Air Circulation 15

Multi-Flow 15

Setting the Controls 15

Adjusting Control Settings 16

Food Storage Guide 16

Storing Frozen Food 17

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Refrigerator section

Water Dispenser 17

Refrigerator Shelves 18

Wine Holder 18

Optibin Crisper 19

Crisper Humidity Control 19

Removing Crisper 19

Crisper Cover with Lattice on inner
Surface 20

Glide N Serve 21

Modular Door Bin 21

Dairy Bin 22

Egg Box 22

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Freezer section

Tilting Door 22

Ice Bin 22

Freezer Wire Door Rack 23

Durabase 23

Durabase Divider 23

Pull out Drawer 23

Water Filter 24

Care and Cleaning 25–26

General Cleaning Tips 25

Outside 25

Inside Walls 25

Door Liner and Gaskets 25

Plastic Parts 25

Condenser Coils 25

Light Bulb Replacement 25–26

Power Interruptions 26

When you go on vacation 26

When you move 26

About the Automatic Icemaker 27

Connecting the Water Line 28–31

Troubleshooting Guide 32–35

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LG ELECTRONICS, INC.

LG REFRIGERATOR LIMITED WARRANTY - USA

Your LG Refrigerator will be will repaired or replaced, at LG’s option, if it proves to be defective in material or
workmanship under normal use, during the warranty period ("Warranty Period") set forth below, effective from the date
("Date of Purchase") of original consumer purchase of the product. This warranty is good only to the original purchaser
of the product and effective only when used in the United States, including Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. Territories.

WARRANTY PERIOD:

REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER

LABOR: One Year from the Date of Purchase.

PARTS: One Year from the Date of Purchase.

SEALED SYSTEM (Compressor, Condenser, and

Evaporator)

LABOR: One Year from the Date of Purchase.

PARTS: Seven years from the Date of Purchase.

Replacement Units and Repair Parts are warranted
for the remaining portion of the original unit’s warranty
period.

HOW SERVICE IS HANDLED:

In-Home Service (Except Model GR051):

Please retain dealer’s dated bill of sale or delivery
ticket as evidence of the Date of Purchase for proof of
warranty, and submit a copy of the bill of sale to the
service person at the time warranty service is
provided.

Please call 1-800-243-0000 and choose the
appropriate option to locate your nearest LG
Authorized Service Center. (Phones are answered

24 hours a day, 365 days per year.)

Or visit our website at: http://www.lgservice.com

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TO THE
EXTENT ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS REQUIRED BY LAW, IT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE EXPRESS
WARRANTY PERIOD ABOVE. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR ITS U.S. DISTRIBUTOR SHALL BE LIABLE
FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE,
INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOST REVENUES OR PROFITS, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE WHETHER
BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or

consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusion or limitation may
not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to
state.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO:

• Service trips to your home to deliver, pick up, and/or install the product, instruct, or replace house fuses or correct wiring, or
correction of unauthorized repairs.

• Damages or operating problems that result from misuse, abuse, operation outside environmental specifications or contrary to the
requirements of precautions in the Operating Guide, accident, vermin, fire, flood, improper installation, acts of God, unauthorized
modification or alteration, incorrect electrical current or voltage, or commercial use, or use for other than intended purpose.

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

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

CUSTOMER INTERACTIVE CENTER NUMBERS

To obtain Customer Assistance, Product Information, or
Dealer or Authorized Service Center location:

TO CONTACT LG ELECTRONICS BY MAIL:

LG Customer Interactive Center
P. O. Box 240007
201 James Record Road
Huntsville, Alabama 35824
ATTN: CIC

Call

1-800-243-0000 (24 hours a day, 365 days per

year) and select the appropriate option from the menu.

Or visit our website at: http://www.lgservice.com

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LIMITED WARRANTY (CANADA)

LG REFRIGERATOR

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 any Canadian Province.

WARRANTYPERIOD

MODEL# : LRFD21855**/LRFD25850** LABOR : 2 Y ears PARTS : 2 Years
SEALED SYSTEM : Labor/ 2 Years, Parts/ 5 Years (Compressor, condenser, and evaporator)
HOW SER

No other express warranty is applicable to this product. THE DURATION OFANYIMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTYOF MERCHANTABILITY, IS LIMITED TO THE
DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN. LG ELECTRONICS USA, INC. SHALLNOT
BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OFTHE USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVIENCE, LOSS OR ANY
OTHER DAMAGES, DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL, ARISING OUTOF THE USE OF, OR
INABILITY TO USE, THIS PRODUCT OR FOR ANYBREACH OFANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITYAPPLICABLE TO
THIS PRODUCT.

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

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

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.

THE ABOVE W ARRANTY DOES NOT APPL YTO:

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 ASSIST ANCE 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:

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.

or by Internet:

http://www.lg.ca

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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:

DANGER

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

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:

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

• NEVER unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power

cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull it straight out from
the outlet.

• Repair or replace immediately all electric service cords that
have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a
cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length
or at either the plug or connector end.

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

• DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors
and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

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

• Keep fingers out of pinch point areas; clearances between

the doors and cabinet are necessarily small. Be careful
closing doors when children are in the area.

• Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning or making any
repairs.
NOTE: 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
burned-out light bulb may break when being replaced.)
NOTE: Setting either or both controls to the OFF position
does not remove power to the light circuit.

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

• After your refrigerator is in operation, do not touch the cold
surfaces in the freezer compartment when hands are damp
or wet. Skin may adhere to the extremely cold surfaces.

• In refrigerators with automatic icemakers, avoid contact
with the moving parts of the ejector mechanism, or with the
heating element that releases the cubes. DO NOT place
fingers or hands on the automatic icemaking mechanism
while the refrigerator is plugged in.

• DO NOT refreeze frozen foods which have thawed
completely. The United States Department of Agriculture in
Home and Garden Bulletin No. 69 says:

…You may safely refreeze frozen foods that have thawed if
they still contain ice crystals or if they are still cold—below
40°F (4°C).

…Thawed ground meats, poultry or fish that have any off­odor 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.

• Do not modify or extend the Power
Cord length.

It will cause electric shock or fire.

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.

CFC DISPOSAL

Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system that used
CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons). CFCs are believed to harm
stratospheric ozone.

GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS

IMPORTANT:

TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY

Please read carefully.

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

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.

If you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make sure
the CFC refrigerant is removed for proper disposal by a
qualified servicer. If you intentionally release this CFC
refrigerant, you can be subject to fines and imprisonment
under provisions of environmental legislation.

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 (USA), 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

F

G

H

M

N

O

C

I

J

K

L

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

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

Refrigerator Light (p.25)

B

Filter (Inside) (p.24)

H

Ice Bin (p.22)

I

Pull out Drawer (p.23)

J

Durabase (p.23)

K

Divider (p.23)

C

Modular Door Bins (p.21)

D

Shelves (p.18)

E

Optibin Crisper (p.19)
(Keeps fruits and vegetable fresh and crisper)

F

Glide N Serve (p.21)

Customcube Icemaker (p.27)

G

L

Freezer Door Rack (Tilting-LRFD258**** only) (p.23)

M

Dairy Bin (p.22)

N

Egg Box (p.22)

O

Wine Holder (p.18)

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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.

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Allow the clearance of at least 2 inch from the ceiling and 1

inch from the side walls for better cooling efficiency, ease of
installation, proper air circulation and electrical connections.

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CAUTION: Avoid placing the unit near heat sources,
direct sunlight or moisture.

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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 at least 2 or 3 hours before

putting food in it. Check the flow of cold air in the
freezer compartment to ensure proper cooling. Your
refrigerator is now ready for use.

WARNING

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.

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.

w WARNING

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

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

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REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

Screws

mounted

on door

1

1

3

2

Keyhole slots

on back of

handle

3

1

1

Screws

mounted

on door

Keyhole slots

on back of

handle

2

HOW TO REMOVE DOOR HANDLES

To move refrigerator through a house door, it maybe necessary to remove the refrigerator door handles.

NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from

illustrations on this page.

1. Removing Refrigerator Handle

• 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).

w CAUTION: The handle could be

damaged if you hit it with a hammer
while removing or attaching.

w CAUTION: When you assemble or

disassemble handle, you must push or
pull with some force.

2. Removing Freezer Drawer Handle

• Press the handle against door first.

• Grasp the handle tightly with both hands

and slide the handle to right (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).

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REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

2

Screws

mounted

on door

3

1

1

6

6

5

Screws

mounted

on door

Keyhole slots

on back of

handle

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HOW TO REPLACE DOOR HANDLES

NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from

illustrations on this page.

1. Replacing Refrigerator Door Handle

• Align keyhole slots (1) on the top and
bottom of the back of the handle with
the screws (2) mounted on the front of
the door.

• Press the handle against the door
front, making sure that the screws (2)
go into the keyhole slots (1).

• Holding the handle with both hands,
press it firmly against the front of the
door and slide the handle down (3).

2. Replacing Freezer Drawer Handle

• Align keyhole slots (4) on the right and
left sides of the back of the handle
with the screws (5) mounted on the
front of the drawer.

• Press the handle against the drawer
front, making sure that the screws (5)
go into the keyhole slots (4).

• Holding the handle with both hands,
press it firmly against the front of the
drawer and slide the handle to the left
(6).

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REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

4

3

1

4

6

2

7

8

9

5

1

7

8

3

2

6

5

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REMOVING AND REPLACING REFRIGERATOR DOORS

1. Removing Refrigerator Door

w CAUTION: Before you begin, unplug the refrigerator. Remove food and bins from doors.
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Left Door

1. Disconnect water supply tube by pushing back on the disconnect ring (4).

2. Open door. Loosen top hinge cover screw (1).
Use flat tip screwdriver to pry back hooks on front underside of cover (3). Lift up cover.

3. Disconnect door switch wire harness (2). Remove cover.

4. Attach the tube on the door with door.

5. Pull out the tube.

6. Disconnect the three wire harnesses (5). Remove the grounding screw (6).

7. Rotate hinge lever (7) counterclockwise and remove. Lift top hinge (8) free of hinge lever latch (9).

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

8. Lift door up from middle hinge pin (10) and remove door.

9. Place door, inside facing up, down onto a non-scratching surface.

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Right Door

1. Open door. Loosen top hinge cover screw (1). Lift up cover (3).

2. Disconnect door switch wire harness (2). Remove cover.

3. Disconnect wire harness (5). Remove the grounding screw (6).

4. Rotate hinge lever (7) clockwise and remove. Lift top hinge (8) free of hinge lever latch (9).

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

5. Lift door up from middle hinge pin (10) and remove door.

6. Place door, inside facing up, down onto a non-scratching surface.

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REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

10

10

2. Replacing Refrigerator Door

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Right Door

1. Lower the door onto middle hinge pin (10).

2. Fit top hinge (8) over hinge lever latch (9) and into place. Insert hinge lever (7) under lever latch. Rotate lever
counterclockwise to secure hinge.

3. Install the grounding screw (6) and connect the three wire harnesses (5).

4. Connect door switch wire harness (2).

5. Hook tab on door switch side of cover under edge of wire opening in cabinet top. Position cover (3) into place. Insert
and tighten cover screw (1).

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Left Door

1. Lower the door onto middle hinge pin (10).

2. Fit top hinge (8) over hinge lever latch (9) and into place. Insert hinge lever (7) under lever latch. Rotate lever clockwise
to secure hinge.

3. Install the grounding screw (6) and connect the three wire harnesses (5).

4. Connect door switch wire harness (2).

5. Insert the water supply tube (4) into the connector tube until you see only one scale mark.
(Fully insert the tube over 5/8”(15mm)).

6. Hook tab on door switch side of cover (3) under edge of wire opening in cabinet top. Position cover into place. Insert
and tighten cover screw (1).

Correct

Incorrect

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REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

1

1

2

3

4

2

5

HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE
PULLOUT 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
lower basket (1) by lifting basket from rail system.

• Remove the screw (2) 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 the door into final position. And
tighten the screw (4).

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

w CAUTION: When you remove the drawer, do not hold

handle. If it comes off, it could cause personal injury.

w CAUTION: When laying down the drawer, be careful

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

• With the drawer pulled out to full extension, insert the
lower basket (5) in the rail assembly until it doesn’t
move forward.

w WARNING: To prevent accidental child and pet

entrapment or suffocation risk. DO NOT allow them to
play inside of drawer.

w WARNING: DO NOT step or sit down on Freezer Door.

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REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

LEVELING AND DOOR ALIGNMENT

Leveling

Your refrigerator has two front leveling screws—one on
the right and one on the left. Adjust screws to alter tilt
from front-to-back or side-to-side. If your refrigerator
seems unsteady or you want the doors to close easier,
adjust the refrigerator’s tilt using the instructions below:

1. Plug the refrigerator’s power cord into a 3-prong grounded
outlet. Move the refrigerator into its final position. Remove
the base cover.

To remove the base cover

1. Open the Freezer Drawer. (Drawer not shown for clarity.)

2. Once drawer is open there is sufficient clearance to

remove screws on top of cover.

To replace base cover:

• Place cover into position and insert and tighten screws.

3. Open both doors again and check to make sure that
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. Re-adjust if necessary.

5. Replace the base cover.

NOTE: Your new refrigerator is uniquely designed with

two fresh food doors. Either door can be opened or
closed independently of one another. You may have to
exert slight pressure on doors to get them to close
completely.

Door Alignment

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

1. With one hand, lift up the door you want to raise at
middle hinge.

2. With other hand, use pliers to insert snap ring as
shown.

2. 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.

3. Insert additional snap rings until the doors are aligned.
(Three snap rings are provided with unit.)

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USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

LOCKFILTERREFRIGERATORFREEZEREXPRESS FRZ

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, air enters at top of freezer and
circulates down. From bottom of freezer, air is forced up
to top of refrigerator. Air enters refrigerator through top
vent, then circulates and exists at bottom, where it returns
to freezer.

MULTI-FLOW

• Multi-Flow means powerful and effective cooling
operation. This is especially 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 a control pad on the dispenser that
lets 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.

• Refrigerator Temp Control: 32°F/46°F (0°C to 8°C)
The lower the number setting, the colder the refrigerator
compartment will become.

Do not block any of cool air 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.)

• Freezer Temp Control: -6°F/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.

NOTE: If you want to change °F to °C, press and hold
COLDER key of freezer and COLDER key of refrigerator
over 3 sec at the same time. and if you want to change °C
to °F, hold them for 3 sec again.

NOTE: If you want to off display press and hold
EXPRESS FRZ key and FREEZER key over 3 sec at the
same time.

• Express Freezing : Press the EXPRESS FRZ button
and the LED will turn on. This function will remain
activated for 24 hours and increase the cooling speed of
the freezer and the amount of ice produced.

• Dispenser Lock : Press and hold the LOCK button for 3
seconds to lock the dispenser.
When it is locked, the LED will be off and the dispenser
will not operate. To unlock, press and hold the LOCK
button for 3 seconds.

• Filter Reset : When the FILTER RESET LED turns on,
you have to change the water filter. Press the FILTER
RESET button for 3 seconds to turn LED off. You need
to change the water filter approximately every 6 months.

w WARNING: If a door is open, the dispenser does not

work.

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ADJUSTING CONTROL SETTINGS

Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before
making final adjustments. It is best to wait 24 hours
before doing this. 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. Then wait 24
hours before checking the freezer temperature. If it is too
warm or too cold, then adjust the freezer control.

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

Always remember to wait at least 24 hours between
adjustments.

CONDITION/
REASON:

■

REFRIGERATOR section too
warm

– Door opened often
– Large amount of food added
– Room temperature very warm

■

FREEZER section too
warm/ice not made fast
enough

– Door opened often
– Large amount of food added
– Very cold room temperature

(can’t cycle often enough)
– Heavy ice usage
– Air vents blocked by items

■

REFRIGERATOR section too
cold

– Controls not set correctly for

your conditions

RECOMMENDED
ADJUSTMENT:

Set REFRIGERATOR
control to next lower
number, wait 24
hours, then re-check

Set FREEZER control
to next lower number,
wait 24 hours, then re­check

Move items out of
airstream

Set REFRIGERATOR
control to next higher
number, wait 24
hours, then re-check

FOOD STORAGE GUIDE

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.

Items

Butter or
margarine

Cheese

Milk

Eggs

Fruit

Leafy vegetables

Vegetables with
skins (carrots,
peppers)

Fish

How to

Keep opened butter in a covered

u

dish or closed compartment.
When storing an extra supply,
wrap in freezer packaging and
freeze.

Store in the original wrapping until

u

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

Wipe milk cartons. For best

u

storage, place milk on interior
shelf, not on door shelf.

Store in original carton or Egg Box

u

on interior shelf, not on door shelf.

Wash, let dry, and store in

u

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 sloosely
closed paper bag on a refrigerator
shelf.

Remove store wrapping and trim

u

or tear off bruised and discolored
areas. Wash in cold water and
drain. Place in plastic bag or
plastic container and store in
crisper.

Place in plastic bags or plastic

u

container and store in crisper.

Use fresh fish and shellfish the

u

same day purchased.

■

FREEZER section too cold

– Controls not set correctly for

your conditions

Set FREEZER control
to next higher number,
wait 24 hours, then re­check

Leftovers

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Cover leftovers with plastic wrap

u

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

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STORING FROZEN FOOD

NOTE: For further information about preparing food for

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

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 it does, 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.

REFRIGERATOR SECTION

WATER DISPENSER

Push up the dispenser switch with a glass until you hear
click to get cold water.

Dispenser
Switch

Push up

Tray can be easily removed by pressing and pulling it.

Do not use:

• Bread wrappers

• Non-polyethylene plastic containers

• Containers without tight lids

• Wax paper or wax-coated freezer wrap

• Thin, semi-permeable wrap

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CAUTION: Do not keep beverage cans or plastic food
containers in the freezer compartment. They may be
break if it freezes.

Freezing

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.

Tilt up the front of tray slightly and snap the ribs into the
holes to replace the tray.

Holes

Ribs

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

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REFRIGERATOR SHELVES

The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet
your individual storage needs. Your model may have
glass or wire 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.

w CAUTION: 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.

Sliding Out Shelves

You can slide 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.

WINE HOLDER

Bottles can be stored laterally with this wine holder. It can
be attached to any shelf.

• 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.

Wine holder can be removed by pulling it straight out and
installed by placing it at the end of the shelf you want and
pushing it inward.

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1

2

OPTIBIN 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.

CRISPER HUMIDITY CONTROL

You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture­sealed crispers. Store vegetables or fruits requiring more
or less humidity in separate 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.

u Crispers with rails
To remove crisper:

1. Pull drawer out to full extension.

2. Lift the front of basket up and pull straight out.

To replace crisper:

1. Push rails to the back of the compartment.

w CAUTION: The glass shelf over the crisper is not firmly

secured. Be careful when tilting.

REMOVING CRISPER

u Crispers without rails

1. To remove, pull drawer out to full extension.

2. Lift the front of the crisper, then pull straight out.

3. To install, slightly tilt up the front and insert drawer into

frame and push back into place.

2. Insert the back corner of the basket into frame.

3. Slightly tilt up the front and push back until it snaps into

place.

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1

2

2

3

1

To remove crisper door flap:

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

2. Press the plastic hinge toward the center of the door

flap with your finger.

3. Lift the door out of its place.

4. To replace, reverse above procedure.

To remove the glass:

1. Lift up the glass after inserting a finger into a hole

under the crisper cover.

2. Pull the glass up and out.

CRISPER COVER WITH LATTICE ON INNER
SURFACE

To remove the lattice on inner surface:

1. Remove crisper cover (as illustrated above).

2. Hold the glass cover and turn the crisper cover over.

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.

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Cold Temp Control Colder

GLIDE N SERVE

The Glide N Serve provides storage space with a variable
temperature control that keeps the compartment colder than
refrigerator temperature. The drawer also features a self­opening lid that opens whenever the drawer is pulled open.

This drawer can be used for large party trays, deli items,
or beverages.

NOTE: DO NOT store lettuce or other leafy produce in

this drawer.

Controls

The control regulates the air temperature in the drawer.
Set control level to cold to provide normal refrigerator
temperature. Use the colder setting for meats or other deli
items.

NOTE: Cold air directed to the Glide N Serve can

decrease refrigerator temperature. Refrigerator
control may need to be adjusted.

To remove Glide N Serve:

Tilt up the front on it ’s closed position and pull straight out.

COLD

• cauliflower

• cucumbers

• zucchinis

• apples

• corn

• oranges

• grapes

w WARNING: Fruits and vegetables may be damaged at

the coldest setting.

w CAUTION: DO NOT store bottles. If they are frozen,

they can be broken and cause personal injury.

COLDER

• steaks

• hard cheeses

• cold cuts

• bacon

• hot dogs

MODULAR DOOR BIN

The door bins are removable for easy cleaning and
adjusting.

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

2. To replace the bin, slide it in above the desired support
button and push down until it stops.

To replace Glide N Serve:

1. Push metal rails to the back of the refrigerator.

2. Place drawer onto rails and slide drawer back until it

falls into place.

w WARNING: Somebody can be hurt if door bins are not

firmly assembled.

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

w CAUTION: DO NOT allow children to play with

baskets. Sharp corners on baskets could cause injury.

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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.

EGG BOX

Store Egg Box on interior shelf, not on door shelf.

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CAUTION: Do not use the egg box as an ice storage
bin in the freezer compartment. The egg box can easily
break if it freezes.

FREEZER SECTION

TILTING DOOR

The tilting door provides easy access for stored foods.

How to use:

Tilt the door down and pull it out.

w WARNING: Be careful when you open tilting door so

that you do not injure your foot!

ICE BIN

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

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1

2

1

2

1

2

FREEZER WIRE DOOR RACK (LRFD25850** only)

To remove basket

1. Pull one of the brackets upward.

2. Remove basket from both brackets.

To replace basket

1. Insert bracket into one side. Hook end of basket into

bracket.

2. Hook other basket end into other bracket. Push bracket
down into place.

3. Be sure back of basket goes behind retention tab on
each bracket.

DURABASE DIVIDER

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

1. To remove, pull divider staight up.

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

durabase.

w WARNING: When the guide of the freezer drawer is

removed, children may crawl inside.

DURABASE

1. 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.

PULL OUT DRAWER

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

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.

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push

push

Filter

Fresh

2

1 1

push

push

Filter

Fresh

WATER FILTER

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

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

1. Remove the old cartridge.

If you are replacing the cartridge, first remove the old
one. Open the cartridge cover by pressing in on the tab
(1) at the front and pulling down (2).

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’t turn the filter from side to side, it isn’t fully
inserted. Push it in firmly and use its handle to twist the
cartridge clockwise about 1/4 turn. You will hear a snap
when it clicks into place.

Rotate the knob of the cartridge counter clockwise until it
clicks forward.

Pull out the cartridge.

NOTE: There will be water in the cartridge. Some spilling
may occur.

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

CONDENSER COILS

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. Refer to sections in Using Your
Refrigerator for removal instructions.

• 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.

• 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.

Remove base cover. (See the base cover section on page 14.)
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 base cover.

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.

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 Refrigerator Light Bulbs:

1. Unplug Refrigerator, or disconnect power at the circuit

breaker.

2. If necessary, remove top shelf or shelves.

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

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

4. Make sure the bulbs are cool to the touch.
Turn bulbs counterclockwise to remove. Insert new bulb(s).

5. Assemble in reverse order by snapping the Lamp Cover
in, engaging the rear tabs followed by the front tabs.

INSIDE WALLS (allow freezer to warm up so
cloth won’t stick)

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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CAUTION: While cleaning the inside, do not spray water.

DOOR LINERS AND GASKETS

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

PLASTIC PARTS (covers and panels)

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

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CARE AND CLEANING

To change freezer light:

1. Unplug refrigerator power cord form outlet.

2. Pull light bulb cover down to remove.

3. Remove old bulb. Replace with 60-watt appliance bulb.

4. Insert tabs on back of cover into slots in freezer ceiling.

Push cover up to snap front into place.

w CAUTION: DO NOT place fingers inside of cover.

Lamp may be hot.

POWER INTERRUPTIONS

If the electricity goes off, call the power company and ask
how long it will be off.

1. If the power will be out for 24 hours or less, keep
both refrigerator doors closed to help foods stay
cold and frozen.

2. If the power will be out for more than 24 hours:

a) Remove all frozen food and store it in a frozen

food locker.

WHEN YOU GO ON VACATION

If you choose to leave the refrigerator on while you
are away, follow these steps to prepare your refrigerator

before you leave.

1. Use up any perishables and freeze other items.

2. Empty the ice bin.

If you choose to turn the refrigerator off before you
leave, follow these steps.

1. Remove all food from the refrigerator.

2. Depending on your model, set the thermostat control
(refrigerator control) to OFF. See the Setting the
Controls section.

3. Clean refrigerator, wipe it and dry well.

4. Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of both doors to

prop them open far enough for air to get in. This stops
odor and mold from building up.

WHEN YOU MOVE

When you are moving your refrigerator to a new home,
follow these steps to prepare it for the move.

1. Remove all food from the refrigerator and pack all
frozen food in dry ice.

2. Depending on your model, turn the thermostat control

(refrigerator control) to OFF. See the Setting the

Controls section.

3. Unplug the refrigerator.

4. Clean, wipe and dry thoroughly.

5. Take out all removable parts, wrap them well and tape

them together so they don’t shift and rattle during the
move. Refer to sections in Using your Refrigerator for
removable instructions.

6. Depending on the model, raise the front of the

refrigerator so it rolls more easily OR screw in the
leveling legs all the way so they don’t scrape the floor.
See the Door Closing section.

7. Tape the doors shut and tape the power cord to the

refrigerator cabinet.

When you get to your new home, put everything back
and refer to the Installing Your Refrigerator section for
preparation instructions.

w WARNING: DO NOT get alive animals into a

refrigerator.

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ABOUT THE AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER

WARNING

Personal Injury Hazard

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.

NOTE: If the cube size is smaller or larger than you
expected, you can regulate the size with the cube size
button.

Every time you press the cube size button, the indicator
moves up on light. The higher the light position, the larger
the cubes will be. Pressing at highest position returns
indicator to lowest position.

WHEN YOU SHOULD SET THE ICEMAKER
POWER SWITCH TO O (OFF)

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

A newly-installed refrigerator may take
12 to 24 hours to begin making ice.

Icemaker

Feeler Arm

Cube Size
Indicator Light

The icemaker will produce eight cubes per cycle—
approximately 100–130 cubes in a 24-hour period,
depending on freezer compartment temperature, room
temperature, number of door openings and other
operating conditions.

If the refrigerator is used before the water connection is
made to the icemaker, set the power switch to O (off).

Cube Size
Select Button

Power Switch

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

• When the ice storage bin is removed for more than a

minute or two.

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

NORMAL SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR

• The icemaker water valve will buzz as the icemaker fills

with water. If the power switch is in the I (on) position, it
will buzz even if it has not yet been hooked up to water.
To stop the buzzing, move the power switch to O (off).

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

• You will hear the sound of cubes dropping into the bin

and water running in the pipes as the icemaker refills.

PREPARING FOR VACATION

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

If the ambient temperature will drop below freezing, have
a qualified servicer drain the water supply system to
prevent serious property damage due to flooding from
ruptured water lines or connections.

When the refrigerator has been connected to the water
supply, set the power switch to I (on).

The icemaker will fill with water when it cools to freezing.
A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to
begin making ice cubes.

Throw away the first few batches of ice to allow the water
line to clear.

Be sure nothing interferes with the sweep of the feeler
arm.

When the bin fills to the level of the feeler arm, the
icemaker will stop producing ice.

It is normal for several cubes to be stuck together.

If ice is not used frequently, old ice cubes will become
cloudy, taste stale, and shrink.

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CONNECTING THE WATER LINE

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

This water line installation is not warranted by the
refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer. Follow these
instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive
water damage.

Water hammer (water banging in the pipes) in house
plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator parts and lead
to water leakage or flooding. Call a qualified plumber to
correct water hammer before installing the water supply
line to the refrigerator.

To prevent burns and product damage, do not hook up
the water line to the hot water line.

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

Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas where
temperatures fall below freezing.

When using any electrical device (such as a power
drill) during installation, be sure the device is double­insulated or grounded in a manner to prevent the hazard
of electric shock, or is battery-powered.

All installations must be in accordance with local plumbing
code requirements.

NOTE: Wear eye protection.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Copper Tubing

•

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

To determine how much tubing you need: measure
the distance from the water valve on the back of the
refrigerator to the water supply pipe. Then add 8 feet
(2.4 m). Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing (about 8 feet
[2.4 m] coiled into 3 turns of about 10″[25 cm] diameter) to
allow the refrigerator to move out from the wall after
installation.

A cold water supply

•

between 20 and 120 p.s.i. on models without a water
filter and between 40 and 120 p.s.i. on models with a
water filter.

Power drill

•

1/2″or adjustable

•

wrench

Straight- and Phillips-

•

blade screwdriver

.

, 1/4″outer

. The water pressure must be

.

.

Two 1/4″outer diameter

•

compression nuts and
2 ferrules (sleeves)

connect the copper tubing to
the shutoff valve and the
refrigerator water valve.

•

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

adapter

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 cold water line

shutoff valve should have a
water inlet with a minimum
inside diameter of 5/32″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.

(available at

to

. The

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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

1. SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY

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

2. CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION

Choose a location for the valve
that is easily accessible. It is best
to connect into the side of a
vertical water pipe. When it is
necessary to connect into a
horizontal water pipe, make the
connection to the top or side,
rather than at the bottom, to avoid
drawing off any sediment from the water pipe.

3. DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE

Drill a 1/4″ hole in the water
pipe (even if using a self­piercing valve) using a
sharp bit. Remove any burrs
resulting from drilling the
hole in the pipe. Take care
not to allow water to drain
into the drill. Failure to drill a 1/4″ hole may result in
reduced ice production or smaller cubes.

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CONNECTING THE WATER LINE

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
(CONTINUED)

4. FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE

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

Pipe Clamp

Saddle-Type
Shutoff Valve

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.

5. TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP

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

NOTE: Do not overtighten or you may crush
the tubing.

Pipe Clamp

Clamp Screw

Vertical Cold
Water Pipe

Washer

Inlet End

7. CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE

Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve)
for copper tubing onto the end of the tubing and
connect it to the shutoff valve. Make sure the tubing is
fully inserted into the valve. Tighten the compression
nut securely.

Saddle-Type
Shutoff Valve

Packing
Nut

Outlet
Valve

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.

Compression
Nut

Ferrule (sleeve)

8. FLUSH OUT THE TUBING

Turn the main water supply on
and flush out the tubing until the
water is clear.

Shut the water off at the water
valve after about one quart of
water has been flushed through
the tubing.

6. ROUTE THE TUBING

Route the tubing between the cold water line and the
refrigerator.

Route the tubing through a hole drilled in the wall or
floor (behind the refrigerator or adjacent base cabinet)
as close to the wall as possible.

NOTE: Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing (about
8 feet coiled into 3 turns of about 10″ diameter) to
allow the refrigerator to move out from the wall after
installation.

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CONNECTING THE WATER LINE

9. CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE
REFRIGERATOR

Removing and Replacing Valve Cover

NOTE:

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

1. Loosen screw on top of plastic cover.

4. Insert the tube into the valve and fasten with wrench

as shown in the figure below.

Tubing

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CAUTION: Check to see if water dripping occurs at
water line connections.

5. Bend the tube upwards and fasten it into the clamp
provided to hold it in position. Replace the cover
and tighten the cover screw.

2. Lift off the cover by slightly pushing up.

3. Place a compression nut and a ferrule(sleeve) onto

the end of tubing.

Tubing
Clamp

Tubing

Compression Nut

Ferrule (sleeve)

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CONNECTING THE WATER LINE

10.TURN THE WATER ON AT THE
SHUTOFF VALVE

Tighten any connections that leak.

Reattach the compressor compartment access cover.

11.PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR

Arrange the coil of tubing so that it does not vibrate
against the back of the refrigerator or against the wall.
Push the refrigerator back to the wall.

12.START THE ICEMAKER

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

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

UNDERSTANDING SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR

Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one
didn’t make. Because the sounds are new to you, you
might be concerned about them. Most of the new sounds
are normal. Hard surfaces, like the floor, walls and
cabinets, can make the sounds seem louder than they
actually are. The following describes the kinds of sounds
and what may be making them.

• The defrost timer will click when the automatic defrost
cycle begins and ends. The thermostat control (or
refrigerator control, depending on the model) will also
click when cycling on and off.

• Rattling noises may come from the flow of refrigerant, the
water line, or items stored on top of the refrigerator.

• Your refrigerator is designed to run more efficiently
to keep your food items at the desired temperature.
The high efficiency compressor may cause your new
refrigerator to run longer than your old one, and
you may hear a pulsating or high-pitched sound.

• You may hear the evaporator fan motor circulating the air
through the refrigerator and freezer compartments.

• As each cycle ends, you may hear a gurgling sound due
to the refrigerant flowing in your refrigerator.

• Contraction and expansion of the inside walls may cause
a popping noise.

• Water dripping on the defrost heater during a defrost
cycle may cause a sizzling sound.

• You may hear air being forced over the condenser by the
condenser fan.

REFRIGERATOR
DOES NOT
OPERATE

VIBRATION OR
RATTLING NOISE

LIGHTS DO NOT
WORK

• You may hear water running into the drain pan during the
defrost cycle.

Check if…

The power supply cord is unplugged.

A household fuse has blown or circuit breaker
tripped.

The refrigerator control is set to the OFF
position.

Refrigerator is in the defrost cycle.

The refrigerator is not resting solidly on the
floor.

The power supply cord is unplugged.

Light bulb is loose in the socket.

Light bulb has burned out.

Then…

Firmly plug the cord into a live outlet with

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proper voltage.
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.

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Refer to the Setting the Controls section

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on page 15.
Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to

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end.

Floor is weak or uneven or leveling legs

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need adjusting.
See Installation section on page 8.

Firmly plug the cord into a live outlet with

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proper voltage.
Turn the refrigerator control to the OFF

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position and unplug the refrigerator. Gently
remove the bulb and reinsert. Then plug in
refrigerator and reset the refrigerator control.

Replace with an appliance bulb of the same

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wattage, sizeand shape available at your
local hardware store. (See the Changing
the Light Bulb(s) section on pages 25–26.)
Turn the temperature control to the OFF
position and unplug the refrigerator prior to
replacement.

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

COMPRESSOR
MOTOR SEEMS
TO RUN TOO
MUCH

Check if…

The refrigerator that was replaced was an
older model.

The room temperature is hotter than normal.

The door is opened often or a large amount of
food has just been added.

The refrigerator was recently plugged in and
the refrigerator control was set correctly.

The refrigerator control is not set correctly for
the surrounding conditions.

The doors are not closed completely.

The condenser coils are dirty.

Then…

Modern refrigerators with more storage

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space require more operating time.
The motor will run longer under warm

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conditions. At normal room temperatures,
expect your motor to run about 40% to 80%
of the time. Under warmer conditions,
expect it to run even more often.

Adding food and opening the door warms

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the refrigerator.
It is normal for the refrigerator to run longer
in order to cool the refrigerator back down.
Adding a large amount of food warms the
refrigerator. See the Food Storage Guide
section on page 16. In order to conserve
energy, try to get everything you need out of
the refrigerator at once, keep food organized
so it is easy to find and close the door as
soon as the food is removed.

The refrigerator will take up to 24 hours to

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cool completely.
See the Adjusting Control Settings section

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on page 16.
Push the doors firmly shut. If they will not

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shut all the way, see Doors will not close
completely below.

This prevents air transfer and makes the

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motor work harder.
Clean the condenser coils. Refer to the
Care and Cleaning section on pages
25–26.

DOORS WILL
NOT CLOSE
COMPLETELY

FROST OR ICE
CRYSTALS ON
FROZEN FOOD

The refrigerator is not level.

Food packages are blocking the door open.

The ice bin, crisper cover, pans, shelves, door
bins or baskets are out of position.

The gaskets are sticking.

The refrigerator wobbles or seems unstable.

The doors were removed during product
installation and not properly replaced.

The door is not closing properly.
The door is opened often.

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See Leveling and Door Alignment on

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page 14.
Rearrange food containers to clear door and

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door shelves.
Push bins all the way in and put crisper

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cover, pans, shelves and baskets into their
correct positions. See the Using Your
Refrigerator section on pages 15–24.

Clean gaskets and the surface that they

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touch. Rub a thin coat of paraffin wax on the
gaskets after cleaning.

Level the refrigerator. Refer to the Leveling

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and Door Alignment section on page 14.
Remove and replace the doors according to

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the Removing and Replacing Refrigerator
handles and doors section on pages 9–13,

or call a qualified service technician.

See Doors will not close completely above.

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When the door is opened, warm, humid air

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is allowed in the freezer, resulting in frost.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

ICE HAS OFF­TASTE OR ODOR

THERE IS
WATER IN THE
DEFROST DRAIN
PAN

THE
REFRIGERATOR
SEEMS TO
MAKE TOO
MUCH NOISE

Check if…

The icemaker was recently installed.

The ice has been stored for too long.

The food has not been wrapped tightly in
either compartment.

The water supply contains minerals such as
sulfur.

The interior of refrigerator needs cleaning.

Ice storage bin needs cleaning.

The refrigerator is defrosting.

It is more humid than normal.

The sounds may be normal for your
refrigerator.

Then…

Discard first few batches of ice to avoid

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discolored or off-flavored ice.

Throw away old ice and make new supply.

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Rewrap foods since odors may migrate to

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the ice if food is not wrapped properly.

A filter may need to be installed (or

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replaced) to eliminate taste and odor
problems.

See Care and Cleaning section on pages

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25–26.

Empty and wash bin. Discard old cubes.

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The water will evaporate. It is normal for

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water to drip into the defrost pan.

Expect that the water in the defrost pan will

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take longer to evaporate. This is normal
when it is hot or humid.

Refer to the Understanding Sounds You

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May Hear section on page 32.

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

CUBES
PRODUCED BY
ICEMAKER ARE
TOO SMALL

THE DOORS ARE
DIFFICULT TO
OPEN

The freezer temperature is cold enough to
produce ice.

Door left open.

Smaller cube size level is selected.

Water shutoff valve connecting refrigerator to
water line may be clogged.

The gaskets are dirty or sticky.

The door is reopened within a short time after
having been opened.

Wait 24 hours after hook-up for ice

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production. See the Setting the Controls
section on page 15.

Check to see if something is holding the

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door open.

Select larger cube size using cube size

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selector.

Call a plumber to clear the valve.

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Clean gaskets and the surfaces that they

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touch. Rub a thin coat of appliance polish or
kitchen wax on the gaskets after cleaning.

When you open the door, warmer air enters

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the refrigerator. As the warm air cools, it can
create a vacuum. If the door is hard to open,
wait 5 minutes to allow the air pressure to
equalize, then see if it opens more easily.

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

TEMPERATURE
IS TOO WARM
OR THERE IS
INTERIOR
MOISTURE
BUILDUP

Check if…

The air vents are blocked. Cold air circulates
from the freezer to the fresh food section and
back again through air vents in the wall
dividing the two sections.

The doors are opened often.

The control is not set correctly for the
surrounding conditions.

A large amount of food has just been added to
the refrigerator or freezer.

The food is not packaged correctly.

The doors are not closing completely.

The weather is humid.

A self-defrost cycle was completed.

Then…

Locate air vents by using your hand to

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sense airflow and move all packages that
block vents and restrict airflow. Refer to
Multi-Flow on page 15 for the location of air
vents.

When the door is opened, warm humid air is

u

allowed into the refrigerator. The more the
door is opened, the faster the humidity
builds up, and the more warm air the
refrigerator must cool. In order to keep the
refrigerator cool, try to get everything you
need out of the refrigerator at once, keep
food organized so it is easy to find and close
the door as soon as the food is removed.

Refer to the Setting the Controls section

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on page 15.
Wait 24 hours for temperatures to stabilize
or even out. If the temperature is too cold or
too warm, move the dial one number at a
time.

Adding food warms the refrigerator. It can

u

take a few hours for the refrigerator to return
to normal temperature.

Wrap food tightly and wipe off damp

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containers prior to storing in the refrigerator
to avoid moisture accumulation. If
necessary, repackage food according to the
guidelines in the Food Storage Guide
section on page 16.

See Doors will not close completely on

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page 33.
In humid weather, air carries moisture into

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refrigerator when doors are opened.
It is normal for droplets to form on the back

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wall after the refrigerator self-defrosts.

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