REFRIGERATORFREEZER OWNER'S MANUAL PLEASE READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING AND KEEP IT HANDY FOR REFERENCE AT ALL TIMES. INSTALLATION CONTENTS INNER PARTS OPERATIONS ..................................................... ....................................................... ........................................................ Auto Off Feature Of Before Setting Controls For Super The Lamp 3 4 5 Inside Temperature Refrigerator Compartment Cool Energy Saving Door Alarm Self Test Controls For Freezer Icebeam Door Ice Compartment Cooling Making Fresh Zone Defrosting Deodorizer(Optional) F.I.R Lamp(Option) SUGGESTIONS ON FOOD STORAGE 10 CLEANING 11 ........................................................... GENERAL INFORMATION LAMP REPLACEMENT ................................ ...................................... IMPORTANT WARNINGS .................................. BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE 2 .................. 11 12 12 13 THIS REFRIGERATOR IS MANUFACTURED WITH GREAT CARE, AND UTILIZES THE LATEST IN TECHNOLOGY. WE ARE CONFIDENT THAT YOU WILL BE FULLY SATISFIED WITH IT'S PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY. BEFORE YOU START YOUR REFRIGERATOR, PLEASE READ THIS BOOKLET CAREFULLY. IT PROVIDES EXACT INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAINTENANCE, INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND AND ALSO SUPPLIES SOME USEFUL HINTS. INSTALLATION 1. Select a good location. refrigerator where NEXT it is easy to Place your 1. Clean your refrigerator thoroughly and wipe off all dust accumulated during shipping. use. 2. Avoid direct placing sunlight the unit or heat sources, near 2. Install accessories such moisture. 3. There must be proper air circulation around your refrigerator to keep it operating or greater clearance refrigerator and 2 inches 3. You have refrigerator floor, especially if it is 4. To avoid vibrations, the unit must be level. If required, adjust the leveling compensate for unevenness carpeted. screws appliances 5. Prior to to of the floor. appliance same storing food, compartment Your lower it. below 5 °C. It may the debasement of the the outlet. leave your refrigerator Check the flow of cold air in the freezer 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 cause on onfor2or3hours. The front should be 5. Don't install this bar-type handle, according to instruction 4. Connect the power supply cord (or plug) to the outlet. Don't double up with other should be elevated 1 inch from the model with card. from the wall. The a assemble the handle above the or more ice cube box, etc., shipment. If your refrigerator is placed in a recessed area in the wall, allow at least 10 efficiently. inches as in their proper places.They are packed together to prevent possible damage during refrigerator. 3 to ensure refrigerator is now cooling. ready for use. proper INNER PARTS FREEZER COMPARTMENT Lamp Shelf Freezer Temperature Control Dial Ice Twisting Serve(Option) Freezer Door Rack or General Ice Type Making REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT Egg Storage Rack Deodorizer Fresh Zone Lamp Shelves Vegetable Drawer Used to keep fruits and vegetables, etc. fresh and crisp. Leveling Screw Base Cover NOTE If you find out some parts which to other models. applied 4 are not in your unit, the parts are OPERATIONS AUTO OFF FEATURE OF LAMP INSIDE When the door is open for 7 minutes or longer, the lamp inside goes off automatically to and prevent overheating. However, the alarm sound continues until the door is closed. save energy BEFORE SETTING THE TEMPERATURE Since the temperature of the refrigerator is automatically kept constant regardless of the season, it is recommended not to change the settings (the controls for the refrigerator and freezer compartments) unless it is necessary. This refrigerator has one temperature control button for the refrigerator compartment and temperature control dial for the freezer compartment. The default setting of the temperature control button for the The default setting of the temperature control dial for the freezer compartment is '3'. Since this when the refrigerator compartment one is 'Normal'. uses a thermistor for the refrigerator compartment, the refrigerator temperature of the refrigerator compartment drops. refrigerator starts to run CONTROLS FOR REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT Door Cooling Indicator Lamp: Super Cool: For 2 minutes since the door of the refrigerator is opened light fluctuates. and then Feature of cooling food put in the refrigerator quickly Press "Super closed, the . Cool" By each press, the feature is on/off. the Super Cool button is not pressed button. When within a certain time after this mode is on, the mode is off 5 automatically. OPERATIONS You can set Whenever Refrigerator temperature using pressing the 'REF. TEMP'. the button, the LED/LCD emit temperature of the compartment is lowered LED/LCD luminesce from "MIN" to "MAX". The light. as SUPER COOL the REF You can (from the select the desired MIN to the For the economic setting point MP five steps MAX). electricity, set the led to the 'MIN' position. SUPER COOL The super cool system operates, when the power is supplied store food more fresh. The super cool system is released when the temperature of refrigerator compartment get specified degree. first. So, you can If needed press the 'SUPER COOL' button on the SUPE display panel. The function on and off whenever the button is (off) if you sufficiently. The function is released and the food is cooled don't cease pressed. the function ENERGY SAVING SUPER COOL: Press this button for 5 seconds and the lamp will turn off. Press the button for 5 seconds and the You can reduce the energy consumption when turning off the light of the lamp will turn again on. panel. DOOR ALARM When the door of the refrigerator or the freezer is left opened for a while, the alarm sounds three times 1 minute after and then three times every 30 seconds. SELF TEST When a trouble is occurred, this function indicates it. In this case, if you press any not operate and displays abnormal. operating button, refrigerator does At this time, don't disconnect the power cord from the outlet and 6 inquire to the service center. the OOL OPERATIONS CONTROLS FOR FREEZER COMPARTMENT The higher number the control setting is, the lower the temperature of the Freezer compartment becomes. FREEZER CONTROL 1 FREEZER MIN 3 NORMAL 10 Since the temperature of the refrigerator and freezer compartments is controlled with a fixed amount of cooled air, the refrigerator compartment will be warmer if the freezer compartment becomes colder. FREEZER MAX 43 2 When the freezer adjust the compartment is control for the freezer to ICEBEAM DOOR COOLING To provide cool air everywhere, there placed on the four sides. are cool air vents Refrigerator provides cool air everywhere and the cooling cooling effects better when you newly put food, as a result the cooling time is shortened. If water of foreign substances enter the cool air vent while cleaning, efficiency will be lowered. In addition, if gasket is damaged, efficiency may be lowered owing to the escape of cool air. ICE MAKING General ice-making system To remove twist tray with water and ice cubes, hold the tray at its ends and gently. To TIP you have. Type To make ice cubes, fill the ice place it in the freezer. remove ice cubes easily, run water on the tray before twisting. Twisting Ice Serve Type To make ice insert in its cubes, fill the ice tray with water and position. Ice Trays Ice Cube Box To remove turn enough High (7~10). in winter, Cool air vent fan makes Determine which type not cold ice cubes, hold the knob of the tray and ice cubes drop in the ice cube gently. Then, 7 OPERATIONS FRESH ZONE When the door is the fresh opened, the warmer air don't influence So you zone. can store food The shelf and inserted fresh position. If it zone moved, the fresh is more must be zone in fresh in it. placed at its can't fill the role of it. DEFROSTING Defrosting takes place automatically. The defrosted water flows down to the evaporating tray refrigerator and which located in the lower back side of the is evaporated automatically. DEODORIZER(OPTIONAL) By using an "TiO2 catalyst," deodorizing performance is guaranteed. Unpleasant odor of food in fresh food compartment is deodorized with no harm to you and the food. How to TiO2 use As the catalyst is located in air in fresh food cooling air outlet for compartment, there is no circulating need for any handling. Do not the prick the cooling air outlet with a sharp tip deodorizing catalyst may be damaged. When storing because food with container with a a strong odor, wrap it or store it in lid because odor may be passed on to other foods. Re-Using Used of the catalyst and the odor is strong, catalyst can be revived and re-used. Separate deodorizer in ceiling of refrigerator compartment, dry using hair drier to remove moisture or malodor and oxidize under sunlight to decomposing malodor by ultraviolet. some length the 8 a Catalyst Catalyst OPERATIONS F.I.R LAMP(OPTION) Feature Far Infrared Rays emitted from form without original By increasing long time. Far Infrared Ray Lamp restrains the dryness of the foods and keeps its transforming. the nucleic acid, Far Infrared More effective food Rays also keeps the aroma and the smell of the food for a storage. It is useful to store the food without seasoning such as salt or sugar, and the food needed to keep as low temperature with the raw food uncooked heating or no disinfecting. - (Sliced) : Raw Fish, Meat, Poultry and It is useful to so on. taste of the food keep by F.I.R's the original restraining excessive fermentation and overripe of the foods. Vegetable with spices, Yogurt, and so on. the - It is useful to store the unsuited foods in the Freezer among or that go bad easily. the cooked foods - Boiled Egg, Bamboo Shoots, Vegetable for seasoning, and so on. Operating When the refrigerator begins to operate, F.I.R Lamp During the refrigerator's operating, the on and off of the F. I. R Lamp is automatically controlled by the refrigerator inner temperature. Therefore it is not necessary to handle F.I.R Lamp. turns on. F.I.R Lamp If F.I.R special materials for the vest Lamp's effect decreases. is coated with results of F.I.R Lamp is veiled or covered, the F.I.R Lamp's effect decreases. If you store the foods wrapped in the vinyl effective F.I.R results. or wrapper, not in the vessel with lid, the foods will If you want to check the F.I.R Lamp operation, don't touch F.I.R the high temperature of its surface. Lamp because get more you may burn your fingers with PRECAUTION During F.I.R with the Lamp operation, don't touch high temperature of its surface. 9 F.I.R Lamp because you may burn your fingers SUGGESTIONS ON FOOD STORAGE STORING FOOD Store fresh food in the factor in How food is frozen and thawed is refrigerator compartment. an important its freshness and flavor. maintaining Do not store food which goes bad easily at low temperatures, such as bananas, pineapples, and melons. Allow hot food to cool prior to storing. Placing hot food lead to higher electric bills! When storing the moisture from food, cover evaporating, in the could refrigerator vinyl wrap or store in a container with helps food to keep its taste and nutrients. it with and Do not block air vents with food. Smooth circulation of chilled air a spoil other food, lid. This and prevents keeps refrigerator temperatures even. Do not open the door to rise. frequently. Opening the door lets warm air enter the refrigerator, and cause temperatures FREEZER COMPARTMENT Do not store bottles in the freezer compartment - Do not refreeze food that has been thawed. This When storing frozen food like ice cream for a they may causes break when frozen. loss of taste and nutrition. long period, place it on the freezer shelf, not in the door rack. Loading for Freezing freezing: - It is recommended to load newly introduced foods on the following position for REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT Avoid placing moist food deep inside refrigerator shelves, it could freeze upon direct contact with chilled air. Always clean food prior to refrigeration. Vegetables and fruits should be washed packed food should be wiped clean, to prevent adjacent food from spoiling. When storing eggs in their storage rack, ensure right position, which keeps them fresh longer. Door rack Loading performance. - NOTE the food on the whole area that they are fresh, of door rack would and always cause no and wiped, and store them in problems a in If you keep the refrigerator in a hot, and humid place, frequently open its door or put of vegetables in it, dew may form in it, which has no effect on its performance. Remove the dew with dust cloth free from care. 10 up- a lot CLEANING It is important that you refrigerator be kept clean INTERIOR PARTS to Wash compartment shelves, racks, storage trays and magnetic door seals - prevent undesirable odors. Spilled food should be door wipe up immediately, since it may acidify and stain plastic surfaces if allowed to settle. etc. Use a lukewarm solution of mild soap or dish washable solution to clean the durable finish of Never your refrigerator. and then dry. metallic use abrasive cleaners scouring pads, brushes, or strong coarse alkaline solutions on Wipe with any surface. 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 electric shock. Do not use flammable or toxic cleaning liquids. Use a lukewarm solution of mild soap dish washable solution to clean the durable finish of your refrigerator. Wipe with a clean, damp - or cloth and then dry. ? of the interior and interior parts is recommended. Use a lukewarm solution of mild soap or dish washable solution to clean the durable finish of your refrigerator. Wipe INTERIOR with a - Regular cleaning clean, damp cloth and then clean, damp cloth WARNING Before you clean, however, remember that damp objects will stick or adhere to extremely cold surfaces. Do not touch frozen surfaces with wet or damp hands. EXTERIOR a ? dry. ? Caution for Cleaning Not in use : Surface active agent, Car wax, Anticorrosive, All sorts of oil, Gasoline, Acids, Wax. Usable Detergent Vegetable solution, Soapy water When careless using, it dish washable can occur a color change. GENERAL INFORMATION VACATION TIME IF YOU MOVE During average length vacations, you will probably find it best to leave the refrigerator in operation. inside the Place freezable items in freezer for To avoid When you remove all all the way into the base. Remove longer life. plan to be away for an extended period, food, disconnect the power cord, clean the interior thoroughly, and leave each door OPEN to prevent or securely fasten turn them ANTI-CONDENSATION PIPE odor formation. The outside wall of the refrigerator cabinet may get warm, especially just after POWER FAILURE sometimes Most power failures are corrected in an hour or two and will not affect your refrigerator temperatures. However, you should minimize the number of door This is due to the anti- openings while the power is off. During power failures of longer duration, place a block of dry top of your frozen packages. down all loose items refrigerator. damaging the leveling screw(s), installation. Don't be alarmed. condensation pumps hot ice pipe, refrigerant to prevent "sweating" on outer cabinet wall. 11 Anti-Condensation which on the Pipe LAMP REPLACEMENT FREEZER LAMP To the remove lamp shield inside the freezer behind the shield and pull it forward as compartment, reach shown in the figure on the right. REFRIGERATOR LAMP To forward as lamp shield inside the refrigerator compartment, pull pressing the triangular area with your thumb and pull it shown in the figure on the right. the remove down while it IMPORTANT WARNINGS DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD ABOUT GROUNDING If In the event of possible, connect the refrigerator to individual electrical outlet to appliances or household overload that could from power causing (earthing) providing an an outage. In order to an escape wire for the electric current. prevent possible electric shock, this must be appliance grounded. ACCESSIBILITY OF SUPPLY PLUG Improper The electric shock. Consult the service person refrigerator-freezer should be so positioned that supply plug is accessible for quick disconnection when accident (EARTHING) electric short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by prevent it and other lights cause a its own use of the grounding plug can result in an a qualified electrician or if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if you have doubts appliance is properly grounded. happens. on whether the SUPPLY CORD REPLACEMENT If the This supply cord is it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard. damaged, empty refrigerator can be a must be grounded (earthed). DON'T WAIT! DO IT NOW! Do not store inflammable materials, explosives or chemicals in the refrigerator. VERY DANGEROUS ATTRACTION An appliance dangerous The attraction to children. Remove either gaskets, latches, lids or the entire door from your unused appliance, or take some other action to make it harmless. appliance is children or not intended for by young supervision. use infirm persons without Young children should be supervised to ensure play with the appliance. that they do not 12 BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE SERVICE CALLS CAN OFTEN BE AVOIDED! IF YOU FEEL YOUR REFRIGERATOR IS NOT OPERATING CAUSES FIRST PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES REFRIGERATOR DOES NOT OPERATE REFRIGERATOR OR FREEZER COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE TOO WARM ABNORMAL PROPERLY, CHECK THESE POSSIBLE : NOISE(S) Has a house fuse blown or circuit breaker Has the power cord plug been removed the electrical wall outlet? tripped? or loosened from Temperature control not set on proper position. Appliance is placed close to wall or heat source. Warm weather-frequent door openings. Door left open for a long time. Large amount of foods are kept in the refrigerator. Refrigerator is installed in a weak or uneven place, or leveling screw needs adjusting. Unnecessary objects placed in the back side of the refrigerator. REFRIGERATOR Foods with HAS ODOR wrapped. strong Interior needs odors should be covered cleaning. DEW FORMS ON THE Not unusual CABINET SURFACE Door may have been left 13 tightly during periods of high humidity. ajar. or P/No. 3828JD8405N
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