LG GR-L2272KGB Owner’s Manual

Table of contents
Introduction
Entry
Important safety instruction
Identification of parts
Installation
Where to install
Door removal
Door
replacement
Feed water
pipe installation
Height adjustment
Operation
Starting
Adjusting the temperatures and functions
Refreshment center
(Applicable
Shelf
some
(Applicable
Wine holder
to
(Applicable
Egg box (Applicable
a
Deodorizer
vegetable or
models
to
some
some
in the
Humidity control
Convert into
to
Miracle Zone
Suggestion
food
on
storage
Care and
maintenance
to
models
models
some
to
Location of foods
Storing foods
parts
General information
Cleaning
Trouble
When
shooting
replacing
only)
only)
compartment (Applicable
at Miracle Zone
(Applicable
How to dismantle
only)
only)
models
Miracle Zone Temperature Transition Corner
Temperature Change
models
some
vegetable compartment
meat
(Applicable
to
PANEL.......
some
models
only)
only)
(Applicable to some models only)
(Applicable to
some
to
models
some
only)
models
only)
Introduction
Entry
The model and serial numbers
case or back of refrigerator
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.
are
found
Date of
Dealer
purchase
purchased
are
:
from
:
Dealer address
:
Dealer
phone
:
Model
no.
Serial
the inner
on
compartment of this unit. These numbers
no.
:
no.
:
Important safety
instruction
Before it is used, this refrigerator must be properly installed and located in accordance
with the installation instructions in this document.
Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling
it straight out from the outlet.
on
the power cord.
Always grip plug firmly
and
pull
When moving your appliance away from the wall, be careful not to roll
cord or to damage it in any way.
After your
refrigerator
is in
operation,
over
the power
do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer
are damp or wet. Skin could adhere to
compartment, particularly when your hands
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 hurt.
Never damage, process, severely bend, pull out, or twist the power cord because
damage the power cord may cause a fire or electric shock. You have doubts on whether
the appliance is properly grounded.
Never place glass products in the freezer because
when their contents are frozen.
they may be
broken due to
expansion
Never allow your hands within the ice storage bin of the automatic ice maker. You could
be hurt by the operation of the automatic ice maker.
The
appliance
supervision.
Young
is not intended for
children should be
use
supervised
by young
children
to ensure that
or
infirm persons without
they do
not
play with
the
appliance.
Never allow anyone to climb, sit, stand or hang on the refreshment center door. These
actions may damage the refrigerator and even tip it over, causing severe personal injury.
Don't use an
extension cord
If possible, connect the refrigerator to its own individual electrical outlet to prevent it and
other appliances or household lights from causing an overload that could cause a power
outage.
Accessibility of
Supply Plug
Supply Cord
Replacement
Warning
The
refrigerator-freezer should be so positioned
quick disconnection when accident happens.
If the
that the
supply plug
is accessible for
supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or
or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
not modify or extend the Power Cord length.
agent
Do
It will
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cause
electric shock
or
fire.
its service
Freezer
Compartment
Refrigerator
Compartment
Milk
Space plus
Door Rack
Automatic
ice maker
Lamp
product
Lamp
Wine holder
(Plastic or wire)
Door Rack
Shelf
Can Server
(Optional)
Snack drawer
Shelf
(1
or
2)
corner
(Optional)
Refreshment center
(Optional)
Shelf (Folding
Egg Box
Vegetable
or
Drawer
Normal)
(1
or
2)
Door Rack
Drawer
(2
or
3)
Humidity
Switch
Miracle Zone (Optional)
Fresh compartment
(Optional)
Door Rack
Lower Cover
Door Rack
Conversion switch
(Meats/Vegetables)
(Optional)
Installation
Where to Install
Select a good
location
1. Place your
appliance where it is
2. Avoid
placing the unit
sunlight or moisture.
3. To
ensure
near
easy to
use.
heat sources, direct
proper air circulation around the
maintain sufficient space
fridge -freezer, please
on
both the sides
at least 2 inches
4. To avoid
as well as top and maintain
(5 cm) from the rear wall.
vibrations, the appliance
must be
leveled.
5. Don't install the
cause
affect the
appliance below 5°C. It
performance.
may
appliance contains fluid (refrigerant, lubricant)and is made of parts and materials
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 take back, please contact with the
This
Disposal of the
old appliance
which
local agency.
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Installation
Door removal
Electric Shock Hazard
Disconnect electrical supply to
Warning
Failure to do
If your
so
access
could result in
door is too
refrigerator before installing.
death or serious injury.
narrow
for the
refrigerator to pass through, remove the
refrigerator door and pass the refrigerator laterally.
Remove the lower cover by lifting upward, and
remove clip, and then pull up the feed water tube
while pressing area
shown in the figure to the
right.
Remove lower
cover and
then feed water
tube
Lower
Feed water tube
NOTE
?
If
a
tube end is deformed
or
abraded,
cut the
part away.
Hinge
Connection
wires
cover
Remove the
freezer
the
the
1) Removing
hinge
by loosening
screws. Separate all connection wires except
cover
for the earth line after.
compartment
Upper hinge
door
2)
Earth line
Upper hinge
Keeper
Remove the
keeper by rotating it counter
clockwise ( ) and then lifting the upper
hinge up ( ).
NOTE
?
3)
When
removing
the upper
hinge,
be careful that the door does not fall forwards
Remove the freezer compartment door by
it upward. This time, the door should
be lifted enough for the feed water pipe tube
to be completely pulled out.
.
lifting
Lower
hinge
NOTE
?
Move the
it
Remove the
1)
refrigerator
door
refrigerator compartment door passing through the access door and lay
down, but be careful not to damage the feed water pipe tube.
Loosen the hinge cover screws and remove
the cover. Remove connection wire, if any,
except for the earth line.
Connection
wires
Keeper
Upper hinge
2)
Remove keeper by rotating it clockwise ( )
and then remove the upper hinge by lifting
itup( ).
3)
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Remove the refrigerator compartment door
by lifting it up.
Lower
hinge
cover
Installation
Pass the
Pass the
door
refrigerator
as
refrigerator laterally through
right figure.
Door
access
replacement
Mount them in the
door.
Feed water
Before
installation
the
shown in the
reverse
pipe
sequence of removal after
they pass through
the
access
installation
Automatic ice maker operation needs water pressure of 147~834kPa (1.5~8.5
2
kgf/cm ) (That is, an instant paper cup (180 cc) will be fully filled within 3 sec.).
If water pressure does not reach the rating 147 kPa (1.5 kgf/cm 2 ) 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 8 m and be careful for the
tube not be bent. If the tube is 8 m or longer it may cause trouble in water feed
owing to the drain water pressure.
Install the feed water
Connect to
Warning
potable
pipe
water
tube at
a
place
free from heat.
supply only.
Refer to instructions with water filter kit for installation.
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Installation
Height adjustment
If the freezer
Level the door by inserting flat
and rotate it clockwise
compartment door
screw
( type) driver into the groove of
( ).
-
the left
height adjusting
is lower than the
refrigerator
compartment door
If the freezer
Level the door
compartment door
is higher than the
refrigerator
compartment door
After
adjusting
leveling the
height
The
door
the
flat ( type) driver into the groove of the
and rotate it clockwise ( ).
by inserting
screw
-
right height
refrigerator doors will close smoothly by heightening the front side by adjusting
height adjusting screw. If the doors do not close correctly, performance may be
affected.
1.
Next
Wipe
off all dust accumulated
during shipping
and clean your
appliance thoroughly.
2. Install accessories such
proper
places. They
are
as the ice cube box, cover evaporating tray, etc., in their
packed together to prevent possible damage during shipping.
3. Connect the power supply cord
appliances on the same outlet.
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(or plug)
to the outlet. Don't double up with other
Operation
Starting
When your
refrigerator is first installed, allow it to stabilize at normal operating
temperatures for 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
NOTE
?
?
Your model may not include every option.
The control display is operated by touch. Excessive moisture
cause a
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malfunction. Please
keep display clean
and
dty.
on
the
display
may
Operation
Display
Power
This function
is
Saving Mode
places the display
into power
saving
mode until the next time the door
opened.
Press the FREEZER and EXPRESS FRZ. buttons
simultaneously
and hold them for 5
sounds. All LEDs will then turn ON, then OFF. When the
mode is activated, the display will remain off until the next time the
seconds until the
Ding
power saving
door is opened. Then, it will come on whenever a door is
pressed and remain on for 20 seconds after the last door
opened or a button is
opening or button selection.
To deactivate the power saving mode, press the FREEZER and EXPRESS FRZ.
buttons simultaneously and hold them for 5 seconds until the Ding sounds.
You
can
adjust temperature of and freezer room
and refrigerator
room.
How to
adjust the
temperature in
the freezer
compartment
How to
adjust the
temperature in
the refrigerator
compartment
Whenever
pressing button, setting is repeated
(Middle Weak)
(Middle)
(Middle Strong)
in the order of
(Weak)
(Strong).
The actual inner temperature varies depending on the food status, as the
indicated setting temperature is a target temperature, not actual temperature
within
refrigerator.
Refrigeration function is weak in the initial time. Please adjust temperature
above after using refrigerator for minimum 2~3days.
How to
Select among crushed ice, water, and cubed ice and press the
or other container.
use
push
as
switch with
a
glass
dispenser
Crushed Ice
Light the crushed ice
lamp by pressing the
selection button.
?
C rushed ice will be
dispensed by pressing the
push switch with a glass.
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Water
Cubed Ice
Light the water lamp by
pressing the selection
Light the cubed ice
lamp by pressing the
button.
?
selection button.
Water will be
by pressing
switch with
dispensed
push
a glass.
the
?
Cubed ice will be
dispensed by pressing the
push switch with a glass.
Operation
Ice is
When ice maker
does not operate
lumped together
When ice is lumped together, take the ice lumps out of the ice storage bin, break
them into small pieces, and then place them into the ice storage bin again.
smoothly
When the ice maker produces too small
supplied to the ice maker need to
water
If ice is not used
it may
frequently,
or lumped together ice, the amount of
adjusted. Contact the service center.
lump together.
Power failure
Ice may drop into the freezer compartment. Take the ice storage bin out and discard
all the ice then dry it and place it back. After the machine is powered again, crushed
ice will be automatically selected.
The unit is
newly
installed
It takes about 12 hours for
newly
a
installed
refrigerator to
make ice in the freezer
compartment.
Express
Please select this function for prompt
freezer.
freezer
OFF ON OFF is repeated whenever
button.
pressing
graphic remains at the On
flickering 4 times when
selecting Special Refrigeration On.
The
mark
arrow
status after
Prompt
freezer function
automatically
turns off after a fixed time passes.
This button stops operation of different button.
Lock
Locking
Release is
or
the
is
pressed
whenever
than 3 seconds.
repeated
more
use the ALARM/LOCK button,
of the other buttons will work
until you unlock them.
If you
none
Door alarm
Door open
A
warning
warning
tone will sound 3 times at
intervals if the
for
than
more
thirty-second
refrigerator or freezer door is left open
sixty seconds.
Please contact with the local service center if
continue to sound
There is
Filter condition
a
even
after
closing
warning
the door.
replacement indicator light for the
cartridge on the dispenser.
water filter
(filter replacement
cycle) display
The water filter should be
replaced every six
months.
function
The filter
when to
After
light comes on
replace filter.
replacing
filter button
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to let you know
the filter, press and hold the
than 3 seconds to reset the indicator.
more
Operation
Other functions
Ambient
Temperature Display
Temperature
Temperature
temperature
is
displayed only
Window.
between -9∞C
49∞C.
~
less than -9∞C is indicated with LO and
than 49∞C is indicated with HI.
more
Diagnosis (failure detection)
function
automatically detects failure when failure is found in product during
refrigerator.
If failure occurs at product, it does not operate though pressing any button and normal
indication is not done. In this case, do not turn power off but immediately contact with
the local service center. A lot of time are need for service engineer to detect the failed
part if turning it off.
Diagnosis
the
of
Water is cooled while stored in the water tank in the
then sent to the dispenser.
Ice is made in the automatic ice maker and sent to the
or cubed form ice.
How ice/cold
water is
use
function
supplied
and
refrigerator compartment,
dispenser divided
into crushed
NOTE
?
It is normal that the water is not very cold at first. If you want colder water, add
ice into the
glass.
Throw away the ice (about 20
refrigerator installation.
Cautions
pieces)
The first ice and water may include
and water
particles
water box. This is necessary in case that the
or
(about
7
glasses)
first made after
odor from the feed water pipe or feed
has not been used for a long
refrigerator
time.
Keep children away from the dispenser.
push switch incorrectly bad or damage
lamps.
Children may
Be careful that food is not block the ice passage.
If foods
are placed at the entrance of ice passage, ice may
dispensed. The ice passage may also be covered
with ice powder if splinter ice is used only. This time,
remove the ice powder accumulated.
Never store beverage cans or other foods in ice
storage bin for the purpose of rapid cooling.
Such actions may damage the automatic ice maker.
Never use thin crystal glass or crockery to collect ice.
Such glasses or containers may be broken.
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.
not be
Never touch
Touch may
Never
a
hand
cause a
remove
or
other tools on ice outlet.
part breakage
the ice maker
Sometimes level the surface
Ice is
or
hand
injury.
cover.
so
that the ice storage bin is fully filled with ice.
the ice maker. So, such status may be considered, by the ice
piled up just
maker, that the ice storage bin is fully filled and ice making operation may stop.
near
If discolored ice is dispensed,
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immediately contact service center, stopping
Never use too narrow or deep glass.
Ice may be jammed in ice passage and, thus, the refrigerator may be failed.
Keep the glass at a proper distance from ice outlet.
A glass too close to the outlet may hinder ice from coming out.
use.
Operation
Refreshment center
How to
Open
use
(Applicable to some models only)
the refreshment center door.
You can access the refreshment center
without opening refrigerator door and thus
saving electricity.
Inner lamp is lit in refrigerator compartment
when the refreshment center door opens.
Thus it is easy to identify the contents.
Never
Use the
refreshment
center door as a
stand
use
the refreshment center door as a
take care not to damage it
chopping board and
with sharp tools.
Never rest your
arms or
severely press
on
it.
The refreshment center can not function
normally without the cover.
Never take out
the inner
refreshment
center cover
Never place
items on
the refreshment
center door or
allow children to
hang it on.
Not only can the refreshment center door may
be damaged, but also children may be hurt.
heavy
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Operation
Shelf
Folding Shelf
You
(Applicable to some models only)
store taller items such as a gallon container or bottles
can
by simply pushing
front half of shelf underneath back half of shelf. Pull toward you to return to
Wine holder
adjustment
(Type 1)
(Applicable to some models only)
Bottles
laterally with
can
This
In
can
case
be stored
corner.
be attached to any shelf.
of
the wine holder
inserting
Pull the wine holder downward
after
inserting
as
upward
as
in .
In
of
separating
in
anchoring
by catching it
the wine holder
Pull the wine holder inward
holding
Bottles
it
upward
can
in
it into the side
part of the shelf
case
:
as
as
in
be stored
as
in
laterally with
:
after
by catching
it.
this
wine rack.
Egg
You
box
(Applicable to some models only)
can move
the egg box to wherever you want.
[Type-1]
[Type-2]
NOTE
?
?
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Never
use
the egg box
as an
ice
storage bin. It
Never store the egg box in the freezer
can
be broken.
compartment
or
fresh
in
full shelf.
Wine holder
this wine
(Type 2)
a
compartment.
Operation
in the
Humidity control
vegetable compartment
The
humidity can be controlled by adjusting
left/right when storing vegetables or fruits.
the
humidity
control switch to the
High humidity
HUMIDITY CONTROL
HIGH
Low
LOW
humidity
HUMIDITY CONTROL
HIGH
LOW
Convert into
a
vegetable or
meat
compartment
(Applicable to some models only)
The bottom drawer in the
refrigerator
can
be converted into
a
vegetable
or
meat
compartment
The meat compartment maintains the temperature at a lower point than the
refrigerator compartment so that meat or fish can be stored fresh longer.
NOTE
?
Vegetables
or
fruits
compartment. So,
Deodorizer
are
be
frozen if the conversion switch is set to meats
sure
to check it before
storing
foods.
(Applicable to some models only)
This system efficiently absorbs strong
odors by using the optical catalyst. This
system does hot have any affect
on
stored food.
How to
use
the
Since it is installed
deodorizing
system
the
already installed onto the cool air intake duct
refrigerator compartment, you need no separate installation.
Please
15
from the from
closed containers to store food with pungent odors.
Otherwise, this oder can be absorbed by other food in the compartment.
use
Operation
Miracle Zone
Temperature Transition Corner
(Applicable to some models only)
By pressing
fruits
or
the button, store
vegetables,
other types of food such
be defrosted,
raw
fish,
meat to
as
etc.
Temperature Change at Miracle Zone
(Applicable to some models only)
Method to Use
You
can
select
optimum
temperature range depending
types of foods stored.
-
on
3-step of temperature selection
including -3°C, -1°C and 4°C is
available. Vegetables/fruits and cold
storage foods requiring humidity
maintenance and meats/fishes
be
more
can
freshly stored depending
When using the Miracle Zone
may be frozen
as
on
type of foods stored.
storage
room
of meats,
storing vegetables
When using the Miracle Zone as storage room of meats, keeping meats
may be spoiled and thus meats or fishes must be kept at the F-room.
If opening a door of the R-room,
off if closing it.
lamp
turns on in the selected status and
(Vegetable/Fruit)
(Cold storage while maintaining humidity)
(Meat)
sequentially repeated whenever pressing the "Selection" button.
Miracle Zone
When removing
Miracle Zone
First,
remove
the
vegetable
bin.
After lifting the Miracle Zone
inside and pull it outward
case
Fit the Miracle Zone
it in
to the
slightly ,
reach
gently slide
When forced, the
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case on
ledge
and
.
connecting parts
can
be
damaged.
fruits
fishes
lamp
is
(Applicable to some models only)
.
When installing
Miracle Zone
or
or
turns
Suggestion on food storage
Location of foods
(Refer to
Wine holder
identification of
parts)
Store wine.
Snack drawer
Store small foods such
Freezer
as
bread, snacks, etc..
Store various frozen foods such
ice cream, frozen snacks, etc..
compartment
as
meat, fish,
shelf
Store small
packed frozen food.
Temperature is likely to increase as
opens. So, do not store long-term food
Freezer
compartment
door rack
ice cream, etc..
Store meat, fish, chicken, etc.. after
them with thin foil.
Freezer
wrapping
Store dry.
compartment
drawer
Milk
Store milk
product
such
products
as
butter, cheese,
etc..
corner
Egg
door
such
box
Place this egg box in the proper location.
Store foods of
Refreshment
frequent
use
such
beverage,
as
etc..
center
Store side dishes
distance.
Refrigerator
compartment
or
other foods at
a
proper
shelf
Refrigerator
compartment
Store small
as
packed
food
or
beverages
such
milk, juice, beer, etc..
door rack
Vegetable
drawer
Store
vegetables
or
fruits.
Store vegetable, fruits, meat to thaw, raw
fish, etc.. setting the conversion switch as
Vegetable
drawer
/meat drawer
conversion corner
necessary.
Be sure to check the conversion switch
setting before storing foods.
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Suggestion
on
food
storage
Storing foods
Store fresh food in the refrigerator compartment. How food is frozen and thawed is
important factor in maintaining its freshness and flavor.
Do not store food which goes bad
easily
at low
temperatures, such
as
an
bananas, and
melons.
prior to storing, placing hot food in the refrigerator could spoil
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 taste and nutrients.
Do not block air vents with food. Smooth circulation of chilled air keeps refrigerator
Allow hot food to cool
other food, and lead to
temperatures
even.
Do not open the door
and
cause
Never
so
Freezer
frequently. Opening
temperatures
keep
the door lets
air enter the
refrigerator,
they may push against by
inner racks
too much food in door rack because
that the door cannot be
fully closed.
Do not store bottles in the freezer compartment
Do not refreeze food that has been thawed. This
compartment
When
storing
warm
to rise.
frozen food like ice
cream
for
a
-
they may
causes
break when frozen.
loss of taste and nutrient.
long period, place
it
on
the freezer
shelf, not in the door rack.
Do not touch the cold foods
hands and
-
That's
containers-
why you may
especially
in the freezer
have chilblains and
made of metallic
-,
with wet
compartment.
they may be
broken when their inner matters
frozen, causing personal injury.
are
Refrigerator
compartment
or
place glass products
Avoid
placing
moist food in top
refrigerator shelves,
it could freeze from direct
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, which keeps them fresh longer.
NOTE
?
If you
keep the refrigerator in a hot and humid place, frequent openning of the door
storing a lot of vegetables in it may cause dew to form which has no effect on its
performance. Remove the dew with dust cloth free from care.
or
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Care and maintenance
How to dismantle parts
NOTE
?
Dismantling is done in the reverse sequence of assembly.
sure to unplug the power plug before dismantling and assembly.
Never apply severe force to dismantle parts. Parts may be damaged.
Be
Freezer
Separate the lamp by pulling it out ( ) while
slightly striking ( ) and rotating ( ) the lamp
compartment
lamp
cover.
Turn the bulb counterclockwise. Max. 40 W bulb
for refrigerator is used and can be purchased at
a service center.
To
remove a shelf, lift the left part of the shelf
bit, push it to the direction ( ), lift the right
part to the direction ( ), and take it out.
Freezer
a
compartment
shelf
Lift the door rack holding both sides
pull it out to ( ) direction.
Door rack and
support
Lift the space
direction.
Space plus
Ice
plus ( )
and
pull
( )
it out to
and
( )
Hold the ice storage bin as shown in the right
and pull it out ( ) while slightly lifting it
storage bin
figure
( ).
It is recommended not to dismantle the ice
storage bin unless it is necessary.
Be sure to use both hands when removing
the ice storage bin, so as not to drop it on the
floor.
If the ice
storage bin does
rotate the
After
rotating
not fit
well, slightly
device.
The water collector has no self-drainage
function. So it should be cleaned regularly.
Remove the cover by pressing the left side of
water collector cover and dry it with a cloth.
Press the point marked as shown in the figure
to the right to remove the water collector
dispenser
is used
cover.
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NOTE
?
Be sure to remove parts from the refrigerator door when removing the vegetable
compartment, snack drawer and refreshment center cover.
Care and maintenance
General information
During average length vacations, you will probably find it best to leave the refrigerator
operation. Place freezable items in freezer for longer life.
When you plan not to operate, remove all food, disconnect the power cord, clean the
interior thoroughly, and leave each door OPEN to prevent odor formation.
Vacation time
in
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
Remove
To avoid
or securely fasten down all loose items inside the refrigerator.
damaging the height adjusting screws, turn them all the way into
The outside wall of the
Anti
condensation
refrigerator
cabinet may sometimes get warm,
the base.
especially just
after installation.
Don't be alarmed. This is due to the anti-condensation
pipe
refrigerator to prevent "sweating"
on
pipe,
which pumps hot
the outer cabinet wall.
Cleaning
It is
important
that your
refrigerator be kept clean to prevent undesirable odors. Spilled
wiped up immediately, since it may acidify and stain plastic surfaces if
food should be
allowed to settle.
Use
Exterior
a
lukewarm solution of mild soap
refrigerator.
Wipe with a clean damp
Interior
Regular cleaning is
detergent and
mild
After
cleaning
Please
power
Warning
cloth and then
or
detergent
to clean the durable finish of your
dry.
recommended. Wash all compartments
water. Rinse and dry.
a
baking
verify that the power cord is not damaged, power plug
plug is well inserted into the power consent.
Always
remove
electrical parts
soda solution
or a
warm
power cord from the wall outlet
prior to cleaning
is not overheated,
in the
vicinity
or
of
(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, flammable or toxic cleaning liquids on any surface.
Do not touch frozen surfaces with wet or damp hands, because damp object will stick
or adhere to extremely cold surfaces.
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Care and maintenance
0
0
Suggestion
on
food
storage
Trouble
shooting
Before
for service, review this list. It may save you both time and expense.
common occurrences that are not the result of defective
calling
This list includes
workmanship
Occurrence
or
materials in this
Possible
appliance.
Solution
cause
Runing of
refrigerator
Refrigerator
compressor
does not run.
Refrigerator
control is off.
Set refrigerator control. See
controls.
Refrigerator
is in defrost
This is normal for
cycle.
Power outage. Check house
one
too much
or
too
long
Room
or
Make sure
outlet.
lights.
is larger than the
you owned.
Refrigerator
Refrigerator
runs
the
a fully automatic
defrosting refrigerator. The defrost
cycle occurs periodically.
at wall outlet is disconnected.
Plug
setting
plug
is
tightly pushed
into
Call local electric company.
previous
This is normal. Larger, more efficient
units run longer in these conditions.
It is normal for the refrigerator to work
under these conditions.
outside weather is hot.
longer
It takes
Refrigerator has recently been
disconnected for a period of time.
are
opened
too
frequently
or
too
long.
Refrigerator or
slightly open.
hours for the
refrigerator
completely.
Warm food will cause the refrigerator to
run longer until the desired temperature
is reached.
Large amounts of warm or hot food
may have been stored recently.
Doors
some
to cool down
freezer door may be
Warm air entering the refrigerator
causes it to run longer. Open the door
less often.
Make
sure the refrigerator is level.
Keep food and containers from
blocking door. See problem section.
OPENING/CLOSING of doors.
Refrigerator
control is set too cold.
Set the
refrigerator control to a
setting until the refrigerator
temperature is satisfactory.
warmer
Refrigerator
worn,
or
cracked,
freezer
or
gasket is dirty,
poorly fitted.
Clean or change gasket. Leaks in the
door seal will cause refrigerator to run
longer in order to maintain desired
temperatures.
Thermostat is
at a constant
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keeping
the
temperature.
refrigerator
This is normal. Refrigerator goes on and
off to keep the temperature constant.
Care and maintenance
Occurrence
Possible
Refrigerator
Thermostat is
at a constant
compressor
does not run.
Temperatures
Solution
cause
keeping
the
refrigerator
temperature.
This is normal. The refrigerator goes on
and off to keep the temperature constant.
are
too cold
in the
freezer is too cold
but the refrigerator
temperature is
Temperature
Set the freezer control to a warmer
freezer temperature is
Freezer control is set too cold
setting until the
satisfactory.
satisfactory.
in the
refrigerator is too
cold and the freezer
Temperature
Refrigerator control
Set the
is set too cold.
warmer
refrigerator control
setting
to a
temperature
is
satisfactory.
Food stored in
drawers freezes.
Refrigerator control
Meat stored in
fresh meat
drawer freezes.
See above solution.
is set too cold.
Meat should be stored at a temperature
below the freezing point of water (32˚F,
0 ˚C) for maximum fresh storage time.
just
It is normal for ice
crystals
to form due
to the moisture content of meat.
Temperatures
are
too
warm
Temperatures
the
in
Freezer control is set too
Set the freezer or refrigerator control to
a colder setting until the freezer or
refrigerator temperature is satisfactory.
warm.
refrigerator
or
freezer
are
too warm.
Refrigerator control
Refrigerator control
is set too warm.
has some effect
on
freezer temperature.
Doors
are
opened
too
frequently
or
too
long.
Door is
slightly open.
Set the freezer or refrigerator control to a
colder setting until the freezer or
refrigerator temperature is satisfactory.
Warm air enters the refrigerator/ freezer
whenever the door is opened.
Open the door less often.
Close the door
Large amounts of warm or hot food
may have been stored recently.
completely.
Wait until the refrigerator or freezer
has a chance to reach its selected
temperature.
Refrigerator has recently been
disconnected for a period of time.
Temperature
in the
Refrigerator control
refrigerator
is set too
warm.
A
refrigerator requires
completely.
Set the
setting.
is too warm but
the freezer
temperature is
satisfactory.
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some
hours to
cool down
refrigerator
control to
a
colder
Care and maintenance
Possible
Occurrence
Solution
cause
Sound and noise
Louder sound
levels when
refrigerator is on.
Today's refrigerators
storage capacity and
even
Louder sound
levels when
have increased
maintain more
It is normal for sound levels to be
higher.
temperatures.
Refrigerator operates at higher pressures
during the start of the ON cycle.
This is normal. The sound will level off
the refrigerator continues to run.
as
compressor
comes on.
Vibrating or
rattling noise.
Floor is
uneven or
Refrigerator rocks
moved slightly.
Items
are
placed on
vibrating.
weak.
on the floor when it is
the top of the
Dishes are vibrating
the refrigerator.
Refrigerator
is
on
touching
refrigerator
the shelves in
wall
or
cabinets.
Be
sure
floor is level and solid and
can
adequately support refrigerator.
Remove items.
It is normal for dishes to vibrate slightly.
Move dishes slightly.
Make sure refrigerator is level and firmly
set on floor.
Move refrigerator so that it does not
touch the wall or refrigerator.
Water/Moisture
/Ice inside
refrigerator
Moisture collects
the inside walls
of the refrigerator.
on
The weather is hot and humid which
increases the rate of frost buildup
and internal sweating.
This is normal.
Door is
slightly open.
See problem section
doors.
Door is
opened
too often or too
long.
Open
opening/closing
of
the door less often.
Water/Moisture
/Ice outside
refrigerator
Moisture forms
the outside of
the refrigerator
between doors.
Weather is humid.
This is normal in humid weather.
When humidity is lower, the moisture
should disappear.
Door is slightly open,causing cold air
from the inside the refrigerator to meet
warm air from the outside.
This time, close the door
on
or
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completely.
Care and maintenance
Occurrence
Odors in
Possible
Solution
cause
refrigerator
Clean interior with sponge,warm water
and baking soda.
Interior needs to be cleaned.
Food with strong odor is in the
Some containers and
produce odors.
refrigerator.
wrapping
materials
Cover food
Use
completely.
different container
wrapping materials.
a
or
brand of
Opening/Closing of
doors/Drawers
Door(s)
will not
close.
Food
Door(s)
will not
close.
Door was closed too hard,
door to open slightly.
package
is
causing
Refrigerator is not level. It rocks
floor when it is moved slightly.
Floor is
uneven or
Refrigerator rocks
is moved slightly.
Move
door open.
keeping
other
on
the
weak.
on the floor when it
packages
closing.
that
Close both doors
gently.
Adjust
Be
the
Refrigerator
Drawers are
difficult to move.
Food is
drawer
is
touching
touching
shelf
wall
on
Track that drawer slides
or
cabinets.
top of the
on
is
dirty.
height adjusting
floor is level and
sure
support refrigerator.
Contact carpenter to
sloping
Move
Keep
keep
door from
screw.
can
correct
adequately
sagging
or
floor.
refrigerator..
less food in drawer.
Clean drawer and track.
Dispenser
Dispenser will not
dispense ice
When the first
into the bin, the
Ice storage bin is empty.
Freezer temperature is set too
warm.
Household water line valve is not open.
supply of ice is dropped
dispenser should operate.
Turn the freezer control to a higher
setting so that ice cubes will be made.
When the first supply of ice is made,
the dispenser should operate.
household water line valve and
allow sufficient time for ice to be made.
When ice is made, dispenser should
Open
operate.
Refrigerator
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or
freezer door is not closed.
Be
sure
both doors
are
closed.
Care and maintenance
Occurrence
Possible
Solution
cause
Ice has melted and frozen around auger
due to infrequent use, temperature
fluctuations and/or power outrages.
Dispenser will
not dispense
ice.
Remove ice storage bin, and thaw and
the contents. Clean bin, wipe dry and
replace in proper position.
When new ice is made, dispenser should
operate.
Ice dispenser
is jammed.
Ice cubes are jammed between the ice
maker arm and back of the bin.
Ice cubes
are
frozen
together.
Remove the ice cubes that
the dispenser.
are
Use the
that cubes do
dispenser often
together.
so
jamming
not freeze
Dispenser will
not dispense
water.
Ice cubes that have been purchased or
made in some other way have been
used in the dispenser.
Only the ice cubes made by the ice maker
should be used with the dispenser.
Household water line valve is not open.
See problem "Ice maker is not making
any ice."
Open
Refrigerator
Water has an
odd taste
and/or odor.
or
freezer door is not closed.
Water has been in the tank for too
long.
Be
household water line valve.
sure
both doors
are
closed.
Draw and discard 7
glasses of water
supply. Draw and discard
7 glasses to completely rinse
to freshen the
an
additional
out tank.
Unit not
properly connected
to cold
This sound is normally made when
bin. Volume may vary according to
Sound of ice
dropping
Connect unit to cold water line which
kitchen faucet.
supplies water to
water line.
automatically made ice
refrigerator's location.
This sound is normally made when ice maker is
the automatically made ice.
Sound of water
supply
Other
Please
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thoroughly
supplied
read 'Automatic ice maker and
is
dropped
into ice storage
with water after
dispenser'
dropping
in this manual.
Care and maintenance
When
(Be
sure
replacing
to read before
PANEL.......
replacing Panel.)
When
to
replacing Panels (A, B, C), contact a qualified service representative
perform this operation, and follow these important steps.
1. Avoid
damaging
the Panel. If
damaged,
it may
cause
personal injury.
2. When
using glass as a material for panel, tempered glass
glass may cause personal injury if broken.
3. The total
If it
15kg.
Sagging
must be used.
Ordinary
weight of the Panels (a, b, c) to be replaced should not weigh more than
overweight, the hinge strength may be decreased, resulting in door
etc.
4. The thickness of the Panel in the
Trim
assembly
is 3.2~3.5mm.
Trim
Panel
5. Size of Panel
Caution to
(Width
x
Height)
Panel
(A)
:
339.5
mm x
483.5
mm
Panel
(B)
:
339.5
mm x
790.5
mm
Panel
(C)
:
455
mm x
1673.5
mm
In changing glass of the door, glass on the front
resulting personal injury. So handle with care.
use
refrigerator
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door
can
be broken,
3.2~3.5mm
Care and maintenance
When
(Be
sure
replacing
to read before
PANEL.......
replacing Panel.)
When
replacing Panels (A, B, C, D), contact a qualified service
representative to perform this operation, and follow these important steps.
1. Avoid
damaging
the Panel. If
damaged,
it may
cause
personal injury.
2. When
using glass as a material for panel, tempered glass
glass may cause personal injury if broken.
must be used.
Ordinary
3. The total
weight of the Panels (a, b, c, d) to be replaced should not weigh more
15kg. If it overweight, the hinge strength may be decreased, resulting in door
Sagging etc.
than
4. The thickness of the Panel in the
Trim
assembly
is 3.2~3.5mm.
Trim
Panel
5. Size of Panel
(Width
x
Height)
Panel
(A)
:
339.5
mm x
483.5
mm
Panel
(B)
:
339.5
mm x
790.5
mm
Panel(C):455mmx484mm
Panel
Caution to
(D)
:
455
mm x
790.5
mm
In changing glass of the door, glass on the front
resulting personal injury. So handle with care.
use
refrigerator
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door
can
be broken,
3.2~3.5mm