LG MX4031SE User Guide

OWNER’S MANUAL

BOTTOM FREEZER
REFRIGERATOR

Please read this owner’s manual thoroughly before
operating and keep it handy for reference at all times.

P/No. : MFL62184522

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

3 PRODUCT FEATURES

4 IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

7 COMPONENTS

7 Refrigerator Exterior
8 Refrigerator Interior
8 - Key Parts and Components
9 - Special Features

10 INSTALLATION

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

Door Handles
12 - Removing Refrigerator Handles
12 - Assembling Refrigerator Handles
12 Removing/Assembling the Freezer

Drawer Handles
12 - Removing Freezer Handles
12 - Assembling Freezer Handles
13 Removing/Assembling the Doors and

Drawers
13 - Removing the Left Refrigerator Door
14 - Removing the Right Refrigerator Door
14 - Assembling the Right Refrigerator Door
15 - Assembling the Left Refrigerator Door
16 - Removing the Freezer Drawers
18 - Assembling the Freezer Drawers
19 Connecting the Water Line
19 - Before You Begin
19 - Water Pressure
20 Leveling and Door Alignment

21 HOW TO USE

21 Before Use
22 Control Panel
22 - Control Panel Features
24 In-Door Ice Bin
24 - Detaching the In-Door Ice Bin
24 - Assembling the In-Door Ice Bin
25 Automatic Icemaker

Turning the Automatic Icemaker On or Off

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26 - When You Should Turn the Icemaker Off
26 - Normal Sounds You May Hear
26 - Preparing for Vacation
27 Ice and Water Dispenser
27 - Dispenser
27 - Using the Dispenser
27 - Locking the Dispenser Selector buttons
27 - Cleaning the Dispenser Tray
28 Storing Food
28 - Food Preservation Location
29 - Food Storage Tips
29 - Storing Frozen Food
31 Humidity Controlled Crisper and

Glide’N’Serve

32 Detaching and Assembling the Storage

Bins

33 Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves

34 MAINTENANCE

34 Cleaning
35 Light bulb replacement
35 Power interruptions
35 When you go on vacation
35 When you move
36 Replacing the Water Filter

37 TROUBLESHOOTING

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This product is exclusive use at 220V/50Hz.

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You should purchase transformer of more than 2.0KVA when you want to use
it at the 110V area.

PRODUCT FEATURES

PRODUCT FEATURES

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

FILTERED WATER AND ICE DISPENSER

The water dispenser dispenses fresh water. The ice dispenser dispenses
cubed and crushed ice.

DOOR ALARM

The Door Alarm function sounds if a refrigerator door or freezer drawer
remains open. If a refrigerator door or freezer drawer is left open for more
than 60 seconds, a warning alarm sounds in 30 second intervals.

HUMIDITY CONTROLLED CRISPER

The Humidity Controlled Crisper is designed to help keep your fruits and
vegetables fresh and crisp. You can control the amount of humidity in the
crisper by adjusting the setting between High and Low.

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GLIDE‘N’SERVE

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

AUTO CLOSING HINGE

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

ICE PLUS

Ice production can be increased when the freezer section is maintained at
the coldest temperature for a 24-hour period.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.

This guide contains many important safety messages. Always

This is the safety alert symbol. It alerts you to safety messages that inform you of hazards
that can cause serious injury and death, or cause damage to the product.

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

WARNING

CAUTION

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

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

read and obey

all safety messages.

WARNING

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

Power

NEVER unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull it

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straight out from the outlet.
Immediately repair or replace all power cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a

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cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either the plug or connector end.
Do not use an uncertified power outlet.

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Unplug the power plug immediately in the event of a blackout or severe thunderstorm to avoid

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electrical surges.
Plug in the power plug with the power cord facing downward.

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Installation

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

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

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Connect this product to a dedicated grounded electric outlet conforming with the rating prior to use.

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The power cord supplied is to suit standard 220V 16amp 2pin earthed power outlets.
Do not install the refrigerator where there may be a danger of it falling or toppling over.

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Use

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

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

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

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Do not put live animals inside of the refrigerator.

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

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In the event of a refrigerant leak (propane/LPG), ventilate sufficiently , unplug the unit and call for

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an authorized Service center. Do not touch or disassemble any of the electrical components of the
refrigerator.

In the event of a refrigerant leak, move flammable objects away from the refrigerator. Ventilate

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sufficiently and contact an authorized service center.
Do not use or place flammable substances (chemicals, medicine, cosmetics, etc) near the refrigerator

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or store them inside the refrigerator. Do not place the refrigerator in the vicinity of flammable gas or
any sources of heat or flame.

This Refrigerator is designed for normal domestic, indoor use only. It is not designed for Mobile

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applications.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.

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

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

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etc).
Unplug the power plug before cleaning or maintaining the refrigerator.

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

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Do not modify or extend the power cord.

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

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For your safety, this appliance must be properly grounded. Have the wall outlet and the circuit

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checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.
Do not use with an extension cord.

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

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

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Disconnect the power cord immediately if you hear any abnormal noise, smell a strange odor or

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detect smoke.
Turn the power off if water or dust penetrates into the refrigerator. Call for an authorised Service

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Repairer.
Do not disassemble or modify the refrigerator.

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

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

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

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mechanism or with the heating element that releases the cubes. Do not place fingers or hands on
the automatic ice-making mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in.

When dispensing ice from the dispenser, do not use crystal ceramics.

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

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

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

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sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety.

Do not refreeze frozen food that have thawed completely. It may result in a serious health issue.

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

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disposal by a qualified servicer. If you release CFC coolant, you may be fined or imprisoned in
accordance with the relevant environmental law.

Disposed or abandoned refrigerators are dangerous, even if they are sitting for only a few days.

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When disposing the refrigerator, remove the door seals from the door or take off the doors but
leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.

If refrigerant gas has leaked, do not touch the refrigerator or the outlet and ventilate the room

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immediately. A spark could trigger an explosion causing a fire or burns. Because this refrigerator
uses natural gas (isobutene, R600a) as the environment-friendly refrigerant, even a small amount
(50~60g) is combustible. If gas leaks from leaked by the severe damage during delivering, installing
or using the refrigerator, any spark may cause fire or burns.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.

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

CAUTION

Installation

The refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance with the Installer Instructions that

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were taped to the front of the refrigerator.
Be careful when you unpack and install the refrigerator. Immediately dispose of packing

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materials (plastic) out of reach of children.

Use

Close the door carefully when children are around.

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Keep fingers out of pinch point areas; clearances between the doors and cabinets are

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necessarily small. Be careful closing doors when children are in the area.
If you do not store or place food properly, beware that it may fall and cause injury.

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Maintenance

Do not use strong detergents like wax or thinners for cleaning. Clean with a soft fabric.

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Mild dishwashing liquids can be added to water to aid cleaning with a soft cloth.

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WARNING

Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of

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obstruction.
Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other

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than those recommended by the manufacturer.
Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

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Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance,

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unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
The refrigerant and insulation blowing gas used in the appliance require special disposal

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procedures. When disposal, please consult with service agent or a similarly qualified person.

This appliance contains a small amount of isobutane refrigerant (R600a), natural gas with high
environmental compatibility, but it is also combustible. When transporting and installing the
appliance, care should be taken to ensure that no parts of the refrigerating circuit are damaged.
Refrigerant squirting out of the pipes could ignite or cause an eye injury. If a leak is detected,
avoid any naked flames or potential sources of ignition and air the room in which the appliance is
standing for several minutes.

In order to avoid the creation of a flammable gas air mixture if a leak in the refrigerating circuit
occurs, the size of the room in which the appliance may be sited depends on the amount of
refrigerant used. The room must be 1m
appliance. The amount of refrigerant in your particular appliance is shown on the identification
plate inside the appliance. Never start up an appliance showing any signs of damage. If in doubt,
consult your dealer.

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in size for every 8g of R600a refrigerant inside the

SAVE THESE INSTUCTIONS

COMPONENTS

COMPONENTS

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

*The appearance and specifications of the actual product may differ depending on the model.

Refrigerator Exterior

LED Display

Displays the refrigerator and
freezer set temperature, the
water filter condition and the
dispenser status.

ICE PLUS

When this feature is activated,
the freezer section will run at
the coldest temperature for a
24-hour period to increase ice
production.

Filtered Water and
Ice Dispenser

Dispenses fresh, filtered
water through the door.
The ice dispenser offers
cubed or crushed ice.

Door Alarm

A warning alarm sounds
at 30-second intervals
when the refrigerator
or freezer door is left
open for more than 60
seconds.

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COMPONENTS

Refrigerator Interior

Key Parts and Components

LED Interior Lamps

The interior lamps light up the
inside of the refrigerator.

Fixed Door

Bins

Can Storage
Bin

Used to
preserve chilled
food or drinks.

Dairy Bin

Adjustable
Refrigerator
Shelf

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

Modular Door
Bins

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

Fixed Door Bin

To keep a position of inner parts like as baskets, drawers and shelves supplied
by manufacturer is the most efficient usage for energy saving.

Special Features

SpacePlus Ice
System

Automatically
produces
Approximately 140
Ice cubes(1.2kg) in a
24-hour period. (P.24)

Mullion

Folds in when the
left door is opened.

Glide’N’Serve

Allows you to store
food items at a different
temperature than the
regular refrigerator area.

Ice Storage Bin

For additional ice
storage.

Durabase Divider

COMPONENTS

Crispers

Controls
humidity
and helps
vegetables and
fruit to stay
crisp.

Auto Closing Hinge

The refrigerator doors
and freezer drawers
close automatically
when you push them
slightly. (The door only
closes automatically
when it is open at an
angle of less than 30°.)

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Durabase

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INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION

Unpacking Your Refrigerator

WARNING

Use two or more people to move and

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

Your refrigerator is heavy. When moving

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the refrigerator for cleaning or service, be
sure to protect the floor. The refrigerator
has rollers. Wind in the leveling feet and
pull the refrigerator straight out when
moving it. Do not wiggle or walk the
refrigerator when trying to move it, as
floor damage could occur.

Keep flammable materials and vapors,

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such as gasoline, away from the
refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in
fire, explosion, or death.

Remove tape and any temporary labels from your
refrigerator before using. Do not remove any
warning-type labels, the model and serial number
label, or the Tech Sheet that is located under the
front of the refrigerator, behind the base grille.

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

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.

Choosing the Proper Location

Select a place where a water supply can

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be easily connected for the automatic
icemaker.

NOTE

The water pressure must be between 140
kpa to 860 kpa on models without a water
filter, and 275 kpa ~ 860 kpa on models
with a water filter when connecting to
the refrigerators connection point. If in
doubt, contact a plumber to check and
install a water pressure reduction valve if
necessary.

The refrigerator should always be plugged

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into its own individual properly grounded
electrical outlet rated for 220 Volts, 50 Hz,
AC only, and fused at 16 amperes. This
provides the best performance and also
prevents overloading house wiring circuits
which could cause a fire hazard from
overheated wires. It is recommended
that a separate circuit serving only this
appliance be provided.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
install the refrigerator in a wet or damp
area.

Refrigerator shelves are installed in the shipping
position. Please reinstall shelves according to
your individual storage needs.

INSTALLATION

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Flooring

To avoid noise and vibration, the unit must be
leveled and installed on a solidly constructed
floor. If required, adjust the front leveling legs
to compensate for unevenness of the floor.
The front should be slightly higher than the
rear to aid in door closing. Leveling legs can
be turned easily by tipping the cabinet slightly.
Turn the leveling legs to the left to raise the
unit or to the right to lower it. (See Leveling
and door AlIgnment.)

NOTE

Installing on carpeting, soft tile surfaces,
a platform or weakly supported structure
is not recommended.

Ambient Temperature

Install this appliance in an area where the
temperature is between 13°C and 43°C. If the
temperature around the appliance is too low or
high, cooling ability may be adversely affected.
Do not store the refrigerator in Direct Sunlight
or sheltered outdoor areas.

Measuring the Clearances

Too small of a distance from adjacent items
may result in lowered freezing capability and
increased electricity consumption charges.
Allow at least 24 inches (61 cm) in front of
the refrigerator to open the doors and at least

2.8 inches (7 cm) between the back of the
refrigerator and the wall.

2.8’’ (7 cm)

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INSTALLATION

Removing/Assembling the
Refrigerator Door Handles

NOTE

Removing the doors is always recommended
when it is necessary to move the refrigerator
through a narrow opening. If it is necessary
to remove the handles, follow the directions
below.

Removing Refrigerator Handles

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

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wrench and remove the handle.

Only if required, loosen the mounting

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fasteners that connect to the refrigerator
door and handle using a 1/4 in. Allen
wrench, remove the mounting fasteners.

Mounting
Fasteners

Set Screw

Allen

Wrench

Assembling Refrigerator Handles

If already removed, assemble the mounting

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fasteners at both ends of the handle using
a 1/4 in. Allen wrench.

Place the handle on the door by fitting

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the handle footprints over the mounting
fasteners and tightening the set screws
with a 3/32 in. Allen wrench.

Removing/Assembling the
Freezer Drawer Handles

Removing Freezer Handles

Loosen the set screws located on the

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lower side of the handle with a 3.1 mm
(1/8”) Allen wrench and remove the handle.

If the handle mounting fasteners need to

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be tightened or removed, use a 1/4” Allen
wrench.

Assembling Freezer Handles

Place the handle on the door by adjusting

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handle footprints to fit mounting fastners
and tighten the set screws on the bottom
of the handle with a 3.1 mm (1/8”) Allen
wrench.

If the handle mounting fasteners need to

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be tightened or removed use a 1/4” Allen
wrench.

Mounting
Fasteners

INSTALLATION

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Removing/Assembling the
Doors and Drawers

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

WARNING

If your entrance door is too narrow for the

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refrigerator to pass through, remove the
refrigerator doors and move the refrigerator
sideways through the doorway.

Use two or more people to remove and

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install the refrigerator doors. Failure to do
so can result in back or other injury.

Disconnect the electrical supply to the

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

Do not put hands, feet or other objects into

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the air vents, base grille, or bottom of the
refrigerator. You may be injured or receive
an electrical shock.

Be careful when handling the hinge, base

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

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drawers before detaching.

Removing the Left Refrigerator Door

The water supply to the left hand door

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dispenser is connected to the upper right
part of the rear surface of the refrigerator.
Hold the water supply connection and
gently push the Collet to detach the water
supply line as shown in

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(2)

(3)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

After disconnecting the water feed tube,

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open the left door. Remove the top hinge
cover screw (1). Lift up the cover (2).

Remove the cover.

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Pull out the tube (3).

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Disconnect all wire harnesses (4).

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Remove the grounding screw (5).

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Rotate the hinge lever (6)

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counterclockwise. Lift the top hinge (7)
free of the hinge lever latch (8).

Lift the door from the middle hinge pin and

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remove the door.

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

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scratching surface.

CAUTION

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

(1)

(4)

Collet

NOTE

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

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INSTALLATION

Removing the Right Refrigerator Door

(1)

(3)

Open the door. Remove the top hinge

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

Remove the cover.

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Rotate the hinge lever (3) clockwise. Lift

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

Lift the door from the middle hinge pin and

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remove the door.

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

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scratching surface.

CAUTION

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

(2)

(4)

(5)

Assembling the Right Refrigerator
Door

Install the right-side door first.

Lower the door onto the middle hinge

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

(1)

(3)

Fit the top hinge (4) over the hinge lever

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latch (5) and into place.

Rotate the lever (3) counterclockwise to

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secure the hinge.

Hook the tabs on the right side of the

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

Insert and tighten the cover screw (1).

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(2)

(4)

(5)

Assembling the Left Refrigerator
Door

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

Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin.

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(2)

(3)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

(1)

(4)

INSTALLATION

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

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(15 mm) into the connector.

Hook the tab on the door switch side

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of the cover under the edge of the wire
opening in the cabinet top.

Position the cover into place. Insert and

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tighten the cover screw.

NOTE

Collet

Tube

Insert Line

Clip

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Fit the top hinge (7) over the hinge lever

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latch (8) and into place.

Rotate the lever (6) clockwise to secure

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the hinge.

Install the grounding screws (5) and

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connect the two wire harnesses (4).

Push the water tube (3) located at the top

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

Insert the water supply tube (3) into the

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connector until you see only one scale
mark.

Hook the tabs on the left side of the hinge

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cover (1) under the edge of the top hinge (7)
and position the cover in place.

Insert and tighten the cover screw (1).

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1) Gently press the Collet and insert the
tube until only one line shows on the
tube.

(Correct)

(Incorrect)

2) Pull the tube to make sure that the
tube is tightly fastened and then insert
the locking clip under the Collet.