LG LSC 27950ST, LSC 27950SW, LSC 27960ST, LSC 27950SB User Manual

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LSC 27950SW LSC 27950SB

LSC 27950ST LSC 27960ST

Introduction

Installation

Operation

Suggestion on food storage

Care and maintenance

Table of Contents

Important safety instructions			3
			3
Identification of parts			4
Where to install			5
Door removal			6
Mount the freezer and refrigerator compartment doors			7
Water supply installation			7
Water connection instruction guide			8
Height adjustment			11
Starting			12
Adjusting the temperatures and functions			12
Shelf			18
Humidity control in the vegetable compartment			18
OptiFresh temperature bin			19
OptiFresh
Location of foods			20
Storing foods			21
How to remove and replace parts			22
General information			25
Cleaning			25
Troubleshooting			26

2

Introduction

Entry

The model and serial numbers are found on the inner case or back of refrigerator compartment of this unit. These numbers are unique to this unit and not available to others. You should record requested information here and retain this guide as a permanent record of your purchase. Staple your receipt here.

Date of purchase

Dealer

Dealer address

Dealer phone no.

Model no.

Serial no.

Important safety instructions

Before use, this refrigerator must be properly installed and located in accordance with the installation instructions in this manual.

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

When moving your appliance away from the wall, be careful not to roll over the power cord or to damage it in any way. Do not crush or damage the water line.

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

Unplug the power cord from the power outlet for cleaning or other requirements. Never touch it with wet hands because you can get an electric shock or be injured.

Never damage, bend, kink, pull out, or twist the power cord because damage to the power cord can cause product failure, fire, or electric shock. If you have doubts the appliance is properly grounded, consult a qualified electrician.

Never place glass products in the freezer because they may be broken from expansion when their contents are frozen.

Never put your hands within the ice storage bin of the automatic icemaker. You can be injured by the operation of the automatic icemaker.

The appliance is not intended for use by young children without supervision.

Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

Never allow anyone to climb, sit, stand, or hang on the door. These actions may damage the refrigerator and even tip it over, causing severe personal injury.

Recommended Before you move your refrigerator into its final location, it is grounding important to make sure you have the proper electrical connection.

method A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15 or 20 amp, fused and grounded single-outlet circuit is required. Use an outlet that cannot be turned off by a switch. Do not use an extension cord.

Accessibility of The refrigerator-freezer should be so positioned that the supply supply plug plug is accessible for quick disconnection in the event of an

emergency.

Supply cord If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service replacement agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid any hazard.

Warning Do not modify or extend the Power Cord length.It may cause electric shock or fire.

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	Introduction
Child entrapment	DANGER: Risk of child entrapment.
warning	Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer:
	Take off the doors but leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb
	inside.
	The appliance is not intended for use by young children without supervision.
	Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

Don’t store Don’t store or use gasoline or other flammable vapor and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

Grounding	In the event of an electric short circuit, grounding (earthing) reduces the risk of electric
	shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current.
	In order to prevent possible electric shock, this appliance must be grounded.
	Improper use of the grounding plug can result in an electric shock. Consult a qualified
	electrician or service person if the grounding instructions are not completely
	understood, or if you have doubts on whether the appliance is properly grounded.

Identification of parts

Freezer	Refrigerator
Compartment	Compartment
	Dairy Corner
	Water Filter
Automatic	Lamp
Icemaker	Shelf
	Door Rack
Lamp	Shelf
Shelf	Can Server
	Snack Drawer
Jet Freezing	Lamp
Door Rack	Vegetable Drawer
Drawer	OptiFresh Room
Door Rack	Door Rack

Model : LSC27960ST

Lower Cover

NOTE

• Parts, features, and options vary by model. Your model may not include every option.

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Installation

	Where to install
Strong	Unstable installation may cause vibration and
and even floor	noise. If the floor to install the refrigerator on
	is not even, make the refrigerator level by
	rotating the height adjusting screw. Carpet
	or floor covering on which a refrigerator is		Height
	installed may be discolored by heat from the
	bottom of the refrigerator.
	If our refrigerator causes this kind of
	damage, there is something wrong with it.
	Customers will not stand for this.
		More than
		4"(10 cm)
		to top	More than
A proper	Please keep the refrigerator at a proper		2"(5 cm)
			to back
distance from	distance from other things. Too small a
adjacent items	distance from adjacent items may result in
	lowered freezing capability and increased
	electricity charges consumption.

Where water	Select a place where a water supply can be
supply can be	easily connected between the automatic ice
easily connected	maker and dispenser.
in a dry place	Installing the refrigerator in a wet or damp
	area may cause rust and may be an electrical
	hazard.

Bottom Pad

Where it is free If this refrigerator is installed where the from heat ambient temperature is high, the freezing

capacity is deteriorated and the cost of electricity used increases.

NOTE

•Install the refrigerator at a place where the ambient temperature is 5˚C ~ 43˚C (41˚F~110˚F).

Ambient temperature outside this range may cause product malfunction. Also, the tube between the dispenser and automatic ice maker may freeze.

5

Installation

Door removal

Warning

Electric Shock Hazard

Disconnect electrical supply to refrigerator before installing.

Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury.

	If your entrance door is too narrow for the
	refrigerator to pass through, remove the refrigerator	Lower Cover
Remove lower	door and pass the refrigerator laterally.
	Remove the lower cover by lifting upward, and then pull
cover and	up the water feed tube while pressing the release ring
water feed tube	shown in the figure to the right.	Water Feed Tube

NOTE

•If a tube end is deformed or abraded, trim the part away.

Disconnecting the tube under the door causes about 1/2 gallon (2 liters) water to flow out. Please put up a big container to prevent it.

		Hinge	Connection
Remove the	1) Remove the hinge cover by loosening the	Cover
			Wires
freezer	screws. Disconnect all connections except
compartment	the ground line.
door	Upper Hinge		Ground Line
	2) Remove the keeper by rotating it counter	Keeper	Upper Hinge
	clockwise and then lifting the upper
	hinge up .
	NOTE
	• When removing the upper hinge, be careful that the door does not fall forward .

3) Remove the freezer compartment door by

lifting it upward. This time, the door should be lifted enough for the water feed tube to be completely pulled out.

Lower hinge

NOTE

•After removing the door, take it into the kitchen where you are installing the refrigerator. Lay it down on a blanket and be careful to avoid damaging the water feed tube.

Remove the	1) Loosen the hinge cover screws and remove
refrigerator	the cover. Remove connection wire, if any,
door	except for the ground line.	Connection
		Wires
	2) Remove keeper by rotating it clockwise	Upper Hinge	Keeper
	and then remove the upper hinge by lifting
	it up .

3) Remove the refrigerator compartment door by lifting it up.

6	Lower Hinge

Installation

Pass the Pass the refrigerator laterally through the access refrigerator door as shown in the right figure.

Mount the freezer and refrigerator compartment doors

Mount them in the reverse sequence of removal after they pass through the access door.

Water supply installation

Before Automatic icemaker operation needs water pressure of 21~121 psi (1.5~8.5 installation kgf/cm2) (That is, an instant paper cup (6 oz. or 180 cc) will be fully filled within

3 seconds.)

If water pressure does not reach the rating 21 psi (1.5 kgf/cm2) or below, it is necessary to purchase a separate pressure pump for normal automatic icing and cool water feed.

Keep the total length of the feed water pipe tube within 26’ (8 m). Be careful for the tube to avoid being kinked. If the tube is 26’ (8 m) or longer it may cause trouble in water feed owing to the drain water pressure.

Install the water supply line where it will not be affected by heat.

Warning Connect to potable water supply only.

Disposal of the This appliance contains fluids (refrigerant and lubricant) and is made of parts and old appliance materials which are reusable and/or recyclable.

All the important materials should be sent to the collection center of waste material and can be reused after rework (recycling). For recycling, please contact the local agency.

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Installation

Water connection instruction guide

Connecting Read all directions carefully before you begin. the refrigerator

to a water source

Warning Connect to potable water supply only.

IMPORTANT

•If operating the refrigerator before installing the water connection, turn icemaker to the OFF position to prevent operation without water.

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

•Use copper tubing and check for leaks.

•Install copper tubing only in areas where temperatures will remain above freezing.

•It may take up to 24 hours for your icemaker to begin producing ice.

Tools required Standard screwdriver

7/16-inch and 1/2-inch open-end wrenches or two adjustable wrenches

1/4-inch nut driver

1/4-inch drill bit

Hand drill or electric drill (properly grounded)

NOTE

•Your refrigerator dealer has a kit available with a 1/4-inch saddle-type shut-off valve, a union, and copper tubing. Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve complies with your local plumbing codes. Do not use a piercing-type or 3/16-inch saddle valve which reduces water flow and clogs more easily.

Cold water supply The icemaker water valve contains a flow washer which is used as a water pressure regulator.

The icemaker needs to be connected to a cold water line with water pressure 20 ~ 120 psi (lb/inch2)

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Installation
Connect		1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
the tubing to		2. Turn OFF main water supply. Turn on the nearest faucet to relieve the pressure
water line
		on the line. It may help to open an outside faucet to allow the water to drain from
		the line in the house.
		3. Find a 1/2-inch vertical COLD water pipe near the refrigerator.
		NOTE
		• Horizontal pipe will work, but the following precaution must be taken: Drill on the top of
		the pipe, not the bottom. This will help keep water away from the drill. This also keeps
		normal sediment from collecting in the valve.
		4. To determine the length of copper tubing you will need, measure from the
		connection on the lower left rear of the refrigerator to the water pipe. Add 7
		feet (2.1m) to allow for moving refrigerator for cleaning. Use 1/4-inch O.D.
		(outside diameter) copper tubing. Be sure both ends of copper tubing are cut
		square.
		5. Using a drill, drill a 1/4-inch hole in the cold water pipe you have selected.
		6. Fasten shut-off valve to cold water pipe with pipe clamp. Be sure the outlet
		end is solidly in the 1/4" drilled hole in the water pipe and the washer is under
		the pipe clamp. Tighten the packing nut. Tighten the pipe clamp screws
		carefully and evenly so the washer makes a watertight seal. Do not
		overtighten or you may crush the copper tubing, especially if soft (coiled)
		copper tubing is used. Now you are ready to connect the copper tubing.
		7. Slip the compression sleeve and the compression nut onto the copper tubing
		as shown. Insert the end of the tubing into the outlet end squarely as far as it
		will go. Screw compression nut onto the outlet end with a wrench. A flare nut
		wrench works best, but an open end wrench will suffice. Do not overtighten.
		8. Place the free end of the tubing into a container or sink, and turn on the main
		water supply. Flush out the tubing until the water is clear. Turn off the shutoff
		valve on the water pipe. Coil the copper tubing as shown below.
					Cold Water Pipe
		Packing Nut			Pipe Clamp
					Coil of Polyethylene or
		Shut Off Valve
		Compression Sleeve Compression

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Installation

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

•If your refrigerator does not have a water filter, we recommend installing one. If your water supply has sand or particles, that could clog the screen of the refrigerator’s water valve. Install the filter in the water line near the refrigerator.

Tubing Clamp

1/4" Tubing

		1/4"
		Compression
		Nut
		Ferrule
		(sleeve)
		Refrigerator Connection
	1. Remove the plastic flexible cap from the water valve.
	2. Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the end of the tubing as
		shown.
	3. Insert the end of the copper tubing into the connection as far as possible. While
		holding the tubing, tighten the fitting.
Turn the water on at	Tighten any connections that leak.
the shutoff valve		Plug In the Refrigerator
		Arrange the coil of copper tubing behind the refrigerator so it does not vibrate
		against the back of the refrigerator or against the wall. Push the refrigerator
		back to the wall.
		Start the lcemaker
		Set the icemaker switch to the ON position The icemaker will not begin to
		operate until it reaches its operating temperature of 15 °F (-9 °C). It will then
		begin operation automatically.

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Installation

	Height adjustment
If the freezer	Make them level by inserting flat ( - type) driver into the groove of the left height adjusting
compartment door	screw and rotating it clockwise ( ).
is lower than the
refrigerator
compartment door

If the freezer	Make them level by inserting flat ( - type) driver into the groove of the right height
compartment door	adjusting screw and rotating it clockwise ( ).
is higher than the
refrigerator
compartment door

After leveling the The refrigerator door will close smoothly by raising the front side by adjusting the door height height adjusting screw. If the door does not close properly because it is improperly

adjusted, the performance of the refrigerator will be affected.

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Operation

Starting

When your refrigerator is first installed, allow it to stabilize at normal operating temperatures 2~3 hours prior to filling it with fresh or frozen foods.

If operation is interrupted, wait 5 minutes before restarting.

Adjusting the temperatures and functions

(hidden)

Display Power

Change Display Degree

Saving Mode

Fahrenheit to Centigrade Mode

NOTE

• Your model may not include every option.

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Operation
	1. Display Power Saving Mode
	This function places the display into power saving mode until the next time the
	door is opened.
	Press the FREEZER and ICE PLUS buttons simultaneously and hold them for 5
	seconds until the Ding sounds. All LEDs will then turn ON, then OFF. When the
	power saving mode is activated, the display will remain off until the next time the
	door is opened. Then, it will come on whenever a door is opened or a button is
	pressed and remain on for 20 seconds after the last door opening or button
	selection. To deactivate the power saving mode, press the FREEZER and ICE
	PLUS buttons simultaneously and hold them for 5 seconds until the Ding sounds.
	2. To change temperature display from Fahrenheit to Celsius press and hold
	FREEZER and REFRIGERATOR buttons simultaneously for more than 5 seconds.
	Do the same to convert back to Celsius.
	You can adjust temperature of freezer compartment and refrigerator
	Compartment.
How to adjust the	Freezer Compartment temperature adjustment
temperature in
the freezer					Setting
compartment
					temperature

How to adjust the	Refrigerator Compartment temperature adjustment
temperature in
the refrigerator
compartment	Setting
	temperature

To adjust the temperature in the refrigerator compartment, press the

REFRIGERATOR button to cycle through the settings of MEDIUM COLDER

COLDEST COOL COOLER.

The actual inner temperature varies depending on the food status, as the indicated setting temperature is the target temperature, not actual temperature within refrigerator.

Please adjust temperature as above after using refrigerator for minimum 2~3 days.

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Operation

How to use Select among crushed ice, water, and cubed ice and press the push switch with a dispenser glass or other container.

Crushed Ice	Water	Cubed Ice
Light the crushed ice	Light the water lamp by	Light the cubed ice
lamp by pressing the	pressing the selection	lamp by pressing the
selection button.	button.	selection button.
• Crushed ice will be	• Water will be dispensed	• Cubed ice will be
dispensed by pressing the	by pressing the push	dispensed by pressing the
push switch with a glass.	switch with a glass.	push switch with a glass.

• Reference : Hold your cup in place for a couple of seconds after dispensing ice or water so the last few drops go in to your cup instead of the floor.

	Automatic	Water Amount
	icemaker
		Indicator Light

Feeler Arm

	Water Amount	Power
		Switch
	Selection Button

The automatic icemaker can automatically make 6 cubes at a time, 70~120 pieces per day. This quantity may vary by circumstance, including ambient temperature, door opening, freezer load. etc.

Icemaking stops when the ice storage bin is full.

If you don't want to use the automatic icemaker, turn the icemaker switch to OFF. If you want to use automatic icemaker again, change the switch to ON.

The water amount will vary depending on the water amount selection button. Setting, as well as the water pressure of the connected water line.

NOTE

• It is normal that a noise is produced when ice drops into the ice storage bin.

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	Operation
	When ice	Ice is lumped together
	dispensing does	If the ice lumps together, take it out, break it apart, and put it back into the storage bin.
	not operate	When the icemaker produces too small or lumped together ice, the amount of
	smoothly
		water supplied to the ice maker needs to adjusted. Contact the service center.
		If ice is not used frequently, it may lump together.

Power failure

Water may drop from the refrigerator. Take the ice storage bin out and discard

all the ice then dry it and place it back. After the power is restored, the refrigerator defaults to crushed ice.

The unit is newly installed

It takes about 12 hours for a newly installed refrigerator to make ice.

CAUTION	Throw away the first few batches of ice. The first ice and water may include
	particles or odor from the water supply line or the water tank.

This is also necessary if the refrigerator has not been used for a long time.

Never store beverage cans or other foods in ice storage bin for the purpose of rapid cooling. It may damage the automatic ice maker.

Shake the bin occasionally to cause the ice to settle.

Ice may pile up just around the icemaker causing the icemaker to think that the ice storage bin is full.

If discolored ice is dispensed, contact an Authorized Service Center immediately.

Do not use the ice or water until the problem is corrected.

Ice plus/Jet freezer Please select this function for prompt freezer.

OFF ICE PLUS JET OFF or OFF ON OFF is repeated

whenever pressing	button.
The arrow mark graphic remains
at the On status after flickering
4 times when selecting Special		On	On	Off
Refrigeration On.

Prompt freezer function automatically turns off after a fixed time passes.

Jet Freezing is not applicable to all models.

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Operation

Lock This button stops operation of different button and dispenser function.

Locking or Release is repeated whenever the is pressed more than 3 seconds.

	If you use the ALARM/LOCK button,	3 SECS LOCK	3 SECS LOCK
	none of the other buttons will work	DISPENSER & BUTTON DISPENSER & BUTTON
	until you unlock them.
		LOCK	UNLOCK

Door alarm Door open warning

A warning tone will sound 3 times at thirty-second intervals if the refrigerator or freezer door is left open for more than sixty seconds.

Please contact with the local service center if warning continue to sound even after closing the door.

Filter condition

There is a replacement indicator light for the

(filter replacement

water filter cartridge on the dispenser.

cycle) display

The water filter should be replaced every six

function

months.

The filter light comes on to let you know

when to replace filter.

After replacing the filter, press and hold the

filter button more than 3 seconds to reset the indicator.

Dispenser light This button turn the dispenser light in the dispenser on an off.

The dispenser light function is turned ON or OFF by pressing Light/Filter button.

If the dispenser light stays on for more than 7 minutes, it will turn off automatically.

Some models have an auto mode that uses a light sensor to turn the dispenser light on and off.

Auto light is not applicable to all models.

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Operation

Other functions Ambient Temperature Display Window.

Temperature is displayed only between 16°F ~ 120°F (-9°C ~ 49°C).

Temperature less than 15°F (-9°C) is indicated with LO and temperature more than 121°F (49°C) is indicated with HI.

Diagnostic (failure detection) function

The diagnostic function automatically detects failure when failure is found in product during the use of refrigerator.

If your refrigerator fails, do not turn off the power. Call 1-800-243-0000 24/7 and select the option to locate an authorized servicer or call our support line for assistance. Turning off the appliance will make it more difficult for the service technician to determine the problem.

How ice/cold	Water is cooled while stored in the water tank in freezer door, and then sent to the
water is supplied	dispenser.
	Ice is made in the automatic icemaker and sent to the dispenser.
Cautions	Throw away the ice (about 20 pieces) and water (about 7 glasses) first made after
	refrigerator installation.
	This is also necessary when the refrigerator has not been used for a long time.
	Keep children away from the dispenser.
	Children may play with or damage the controls.
	Be careful that food does not block the ice passage.
	If foods are placed at the entrance of ice passage, the
	dispenser may malfunction. The passage may also
	become blocked with frost if only crushed ice is used.
	Remove the frost that accumulates.
	Storing cans or other items in the ice bin may damage
	the icemaker or the container may burst.
	Never use thin crystal glass or crockery to collect ice.
	Such glasses or containers may be broken, and glass fragments could be in the ice.
	Put ice first into a glass before filling water or other beverages.
	Water may be splashed if ice is added to existing liquid in a glass.
	Keep your hands out of the ice door and passage.
	You might break something or injure yourself.
	Never remove the ice maker cover.
	Shake the ice bin occasionally to level the ice in it.
	Sometimes the ice piles up near the icemaker, causing the icemaker to misinterpret the
	bin level and stop producing ice.
	If you find ice or water dispensed unexpectedly, contact an Authorized Service
	Center. (Call 1-800-243-0000 24/7 and select the option to locate an authorized
	servicer.)
	Never use too narrow or deep glass.
	Ice may be jammed in the ice passage and, thus, the refrigerator may fail.
	Keep the glass at a proper distance from ice outlet.
	A glass too close to the outlet may prevent ice from coming out.

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		Operation
	Shelf
Shelf height	The refrigerator compartment shelves are adjustable so you can locate them according
adjustment	to your needs.
	Slide Shelf	2
	Pull the shelf ahead and take off it while
	lifting both front and rear part.	3
		1
	Fixed Shelf, Folding Shelf	1
	Lightly lift up the front part of shelf to pull it	3
	ahead and then take off it while lifting the
	rear part of shelf.	2
	NOTE
	• Make sure the shelf is horizontal. If not, it may drop.
Slide-Under	You can store taller items such as
Shelf	a gallon container or bottles by
	simply pushing in front half of
	shelf underneath back half of
	shelf. Pull toward you to return to
	a full shelf.

Humidity control in the vegetable compartment

The humidity can be controlled by adjusting the humidity control switch to the left or right when storing vegetables or fruits.

High humidity

Humidity Control

High Low

Low

High

Low humidity

Humidity Control

High Low

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Operation

OptiFresh temperature bin

Method to use You can select optimum temperature to store some types of foods.

-Vegetables, fruits, cold storage items requiring humidity

maintenance can be stored under optimal condition by pressing the button.

OptiFresh Crisper

Activate

If you open the refrigerator door, an indicator lamp shows the status of the OptiFresh. The lamp goes off when the door is closed.

Press the button to cycle through ON OFF ON.

	OptiFresh
When removing	First, remove the vegetable bin.
OptiFresh	After holding back and front of the OptiFresh and
	pull it outward.
When installing	Fit the OptiFresh case on to the ledge and gently
OptiFresh	slide it in .
	If forced, the connecting parts can be damaged.

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Suggestion on Food Storage

	Location of foods
	(Refer to Identification of Parts, page 4.)
Snack drawer	Store small foods such as bread, snacks, etc.
Freezer	Store various frozen foods such as meat, fish,
compartment	ice cream, frozen snacks, etc.
shelf
Freezer	Store small packed frozen food.
compartment	Items stored in the door racks don’t stay
door rack	quite as cold as in the rest of the freezer.
	Store ice cream and similar items on a
	shelf in the freezer instead.
Freezer	Store meat, fish, chicken, etc. after
compartment	wrapping them with thin foil.
drawer	Store dry.
Milk product	Store milk products such as butter,
corner	cheese, etc.
Refreshment	Store foods of frequent use such as
center	beverages, etc.
Refrigerator	Do not pack the freezer or refrigerator
compartment	tightly. Allow a little room for proper air
shelf	circulation to aid cooling.
Refrigerator	Store small packed food or beverages such
compartment	as milk, juice, beer, etc.
door rack
Vegetable drawer	Store vegetables or fruits.

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Suggestion on Food Storage

	Storing foods
	Store fresh food in the refrigerator compartment. How food is frozen and thawed is an
	important factor in maintaining its freshness and flavor.
	Do not store food which spoils easily at low temperatures, such as bananas and
	melons.
	Allow hot food to cool prior to storing, placing hot food in the refrigerator could spoil
	other food, and lead to higher energy consumption.
	When storing the food, cover it with vinyl wrap or store in a container with a lid. This
	prevents moisture from evaporating, and helps food to keep its flavor and nutrition.
	Do not block air vents with food. Smooth circulation of chilled air keeps refrigerator
	temperatures even.
	Do not open the door frequently. Opening the door lets warm air enter the refrigerator,
	and cause temperatures to rise.
	Never overload the door racks because they may push against by inner racks so that
	the door cannot be fully closed.
Freezer	Do not store bottles in the freezer compartment, they may break when frozen.
compartment	Do not refreeze food that has been thawed. This causes loss of flavor and nutrition.
	When storing frozen food like ice cream for a long period, place it on the freezer
	shelf, not in the door rack.
	Do not touch the cold foods or containers, especially made of metal, with wet
	hands and place glass products in the freezer compartment.
	- That’s why you may have chilblains and they may be broken when their inner matters
	are frozen, causing personal injury.
Refrigerator	Avoid placing moist food in top refrigerator shelves, it could freeze from direct
compartment	contact with chilled air.
	Always clean food prior to refrigeration. Vegetables and fruits should be washed and
	wiped, and packed food should be wiped, to prevent adjacent food from spoiling.
	When storing eggs in their storage rack or box, ensure that they are fresh, and always
	store them in an upright position to keep them fresh longer.
	NOTE
	• If you keep the refrigerator in a hot and humid place, frequent opening of the door or
	storing a lot of vegetables in it may cause condensation to form. Wipe the
	condensation with a clean cloth or a paper towel.

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Care and Maintenance

How to remove and replace parts

NOTE

•Dismantling is done in the reverse sequence of assembly.

Be sure to unplug the power plug before dismantling and assembly. Never apply severe force to dismantle parts. Parts may be damaged.

Freezer	To remove the lamp cover, separate the shelf
compartment	over the lamp cover and pull the lamp cover
lamp	forwards while pressing the bottom side of	1
	the lamp cover upwards . Turn the bulb	2
	counterclockwise.
	Use a 40-watt bulb (max.) which can be purchased
	at a service center.

	1
Freezer	2	3
	To remove a shelf, push the shelf to the left ,
compartment	lift the left part of the shelf a bit , lift the right
shelf	part up , and take it out.

Door rack and	Lift the door rack holding both sides and
support	pull it out .

Ice storage bin	Hold the ice storage bin as shown in the right
	figure and pull it out while slightly lifting it .
	Do not dismantle the ice storage bin unless
	it is necessary.
	2
	Use both hands to remove the ice bin to avoid
	dropping it.

After dispenser The water collector has no self-draining is used function. It should be cleaned regularly.

Remove the cover by pulling the front side of water collector cover and dry it with a cloth.

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Care and Maintenance

Upper lamp in To remove the lamp cover, pull the lamp refrigerator cover forwards while pressing the bottom

compartment side of the lamp cover upwards. Turn the bulb counterclockwise.

Use a 40-watt bulb (max.) which can be purchased at a service center.

Lower lamp in Separate the lamp cover by holding both refrigerator lower sides of it and pulling it it forwards.

compartment Turn the bulb counterclockwise. Use a 40-watt bulb (max.) which can be purchased at a service center.

NOTE

•Be sure to remove the necessary door racks and other parts to allow clearance to remove the vegetable compartment, snack, drawer, and home bar cover.

2

Vegetable	To remove the vegetable compartment
compartment	cover, pull out the vegetable compartment
cover	a bit to the front , lift the front part of the
	vegetable compartment cover as shown by
	, and take it out.

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Filter It is recommended that you replace the filter replacement 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 pressing and holding the BUTTON for 3 seconds.

1)Remove the old cartridge.

Rotate the knob of the cartridge counter clockwise.

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

Pull out the cartridge.

NOTE

•Replacing filter causes small amount of water (around 1 oz or 25 cc) to flow out. Please put up a cup under the hole to prevent it.

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

3)Flushing the Water System After Replacing Filter. Dispense water through the water dispenser for 3

minutes to purge the system.

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	General information
Vacation time	During average length vacations, you will probably find it best to leave the refrigerator
	in operation. Place freezable items in freezer for longer life.
	When you plan to store the refrigerator, remove all food, disconnect the power cord,
	clean the interior thoroughly, and Block the doors open to prevent mold and mildew.
	Be certain the stored refrigerator does not present a child entrapment danger.
Power failure	Most power failures that are corrected in an hour or two will not affect your
	refrigerator temperatures.
	However, you should minimize the number of door openings while the power is off.
If you move	Unload the refrigerator to relocate it. (This is probably not necessary to pull it out for
	cleaning behind it.) Be sure to let the refrigerator warm up to room temperature, and
	dry the inside before closing the doors to pack it for moving.
	To avoid damaging the height adjusting screws, turn them all the way into the base.
Anti-	The outside wall of the refrigerator cabinet may sometimes get warm, especially just
condensation	after installation. Don’t be alarmed. This is due to the anti-condensation pipe, which
pipe	pumps hot refrigerant to prevent sweating on the outer cabinet wall.

	Cleaning
	It is important that your refrigerator be kept clean to prevent undesirable odors. Spilled
	food should be wiped up immediately, since it may acidify and stain plastic surfaces if
	allowed to settle.
Exterior	Use a lukewarm solution of mild soap or detergent to clean the durable finish of your
	refrigerator. Wipe with a clean damp cloth and then dry.
Interior	Regular cleaning is recommended. Wash all compartments with a baking soda
	solution or a mild detergent and warm water. Rinse and dry. Be sure to allow the soda
	to dissolve completely so it will not act as an abrasive compound.
After cleaning	Please verify that the power cord is not damaged, power plug is not overheated, or
	power plug is well inserted into the power consent.
Warning	Always remove power cord from the wall outlet prior to cleaning in the vicinity of
	electrical parts (lamps, switches, controls, etc.).
	Wipe up excess moisture with a sponge or cloth to prevent water or liquid from
	getting into any electrical part and causing an electric shock.
	Never use metallic scouring pads, brushes, coarse abrasive cleaners, strong alkaline
	solutions, or flammable or toxic cleaning liquids on any surface.
	Do not touch frozen surfaces with wet or damp hands, because damp objects will
	stick to extremely cold surfaces.
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Troubleshooting

Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you both time and expense. This list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance.

Occurrence Possible Cause Solution

	Normal Operations
	Refrigerator
	Refrigerator	Refrigerator control is off.	Set refrigerator control.
	compressor
	does not run.
		Refrigerator is in defrost cycle.	This is normal for a fully automatic
			defrosting refrigerator. The defrost
			cycle occurs periodically.
		Plug at wall outlet is disconnected.	Make sure plug is tightly pushed into
			outlet.
		Power outage. Check house lights.	Call local electric company.
	Refrigerator	Refrigerator is larger than the previous	This is normal. Larger, more efficient
	runs too much	one you owned.	units run longer.
	or too long
		Room or outside weather is hot.	It is normal for the refrigerator to work
			longer under these conditions.
		Refrigerator has recently been	It takes a few hours for the refrigerator
		disconnected for a period of time.	refrigerator to come down to room
			temperature completely.
		Automatic icemaker is operating.	Operation of the ice maker causes the
			refrigerator to run slightly longer.
		Large amounts of warm or hot food	Warm food will cause the refrigerator
		may have been stored recently.	to run longer until the desired
			temperature is reached.
		Doors are opened too frequently or too	Warm air entering the refrigerator
		long.	causes it to run more. Open the door
			less often.
		Refrigerator or freezer door may be	Make sure the refrigerator is level.
		slightly open.	Keep food and containers from
			blocking the door. See problem section
			OPENING/CLOSING of doors, page 11.
		Refrigerator control is set too cold.	Adjust the refrigerator control to a
			warmer setting until the refrigerator
			temperature is satisfactory.
		Refrigerator or freezer gasket is dirty,	Clean or change gasket. Leaks in the
		worn, cracked, or poorly fitted.	door seal will cause the refrigerator to
			run longer in order to maintain desired
			temperatures.

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Occurrence			Possible Cause	Solution
Refrigerator			Thermostat is keeping the refrigerator	This is normal. The Refrigerator goes on
compressor			at a constant temperature.	and off to keep the temperature constant.
does not run.
Temperatures are
too cold
Temperature in the			Freezer control is set too cold	Adjust the freezer control to a warmer
freezer is too cold				setting until the freezer temperature is
but the Refrigerator				satisfactory.
Temperature is
Satisfactory.
Temperature in the			Refrigerator control is set too cold.	Adjust the refrigerator control to a
refrigerator is too				warmer setting
cold and the freezer
temperature
is satisfactory.
Food stored in			Refrigerator control is set too cold.	Adjust the refrigerator to a warmer setting.
drawers freezes.
Meat stored in			Meat should be stored at a temperature	It is normal for ice crystals to form due
fresh meat			just below the freezing point of water (32˚F,	to the moisture content of meat.
drawer freezes.			0˚C) for maximum fresh storage time.
Temperatures
are too warm
Temperatures in			Freezer control is set too warm.	Adjust the freezer or refrigerator control
the refrigerator				to a colder setting until the freezer or
or freezer are				refrigerator temperature is satisfactory.
too warm.
			Refrigerator control is set too warm.	Adjust the freezer or refrigerator control
			Refrigerator control has some effect on	to a colder setting until the freezer or
			freezer temperature.	refrigerator temperature is satisfactory.
			Doors are opened too frequently or too	Warm air enters the refrigerator/ freezer
			long.	whenever the door is opened.
				Open the door less often.
			Door is slightly open.	Close the door completely.
			Large amounts of warm or hot food	Wait until the refrigerator or freezer
			may have been stored recently.	has had a chance to reach its selected
				temperature.
			Refrigerator has recently been	A refrigerator requires several hours to
			disconnected for a period of time.	cool down completely.
Temperature in the			Refrigerator control is set too warm.	Adjust the refrigerator control to a
refrigerator				colder setting.
is too warm but
the freezer
temperature is
satisfactory.
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	Occurrence			Possible Cause	Solution
	Sound and Noise
	Louder sound			Today’s refrigerators have increased	It is normal for sound levels to be higher.
	levels when			storage capacity and maintain more
	Refrigerator is on.			even temperatures.
	Louder sound			Refrigerator operates at higher pressures	This is normal. The sound will level off as
	levels when			during the start of the ON cycle.	the refrigerator continues to run.
	compressor
	comes on.
	Vibrating or			Floor is uneven or weak.	Be sure floor is level and solid and can
	rattling noise.			Refrigerator rocks on the floor when it is	adequately support refrigerator.
				moved slightly.
				Items placed on the top of the refrigerator	Remove items.
				are vibrating.
				Dishes are vibrating on the shelves in	It is normal for dishes to vibrate slightly.
				the refrigerator.	Move dishes slightly.
					Make sure refrigerator is level and firmly
					set on floor.
				Refrigerator is touching wall or cabinets.	Move refrigerator so that it does not
					touch the wall or refrigerator.
	Water/Moisture
	/Ice Inside
	Refrigerator
	Moisture collects			The weather is hot and humid which	This is normal.
on the inside walls				increases the rate of frost buildup
	of the refrigerator.			and internal sweating.
				Door is slightly open.	See problem section Opening/Closing of
					doors, page 11.
				Door is opened too often or too long.	Open the door less often.
	Water/Moisture/Ice
	Outside
	Refrigerator
	Moisture forms			Weather is humid.	This is normal in humid weather.
	on the outside of				When humidity is lower, the moisture
	the refrigerator				should disappear.
or between doors.
				Door is slightly open,causing cold air	Close the door completely.
				from the inside the refrigerator to meet
				warm air from the outside.
	Moisture forms			Moisture may be formed in high	Wipe the moisture and open the doors
	on the dispenser			temperature and high humidity since	again.
	or refreshment			heater turns off if not opening the
	center			doors for a long time.
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