LG | GR-B207GUQA | LG GR-B207GUQA Owner’s Manual

(In the UK Only)
Important
The wires in this mains lead
are
coloured in accordance with the
GREEN AND YELLOW
BLUE
:
Green and
appliance
code
:
EARTH
NEUTRAL
BROWN
This
:
following
:
LIVE
must be earthed
Yellow(Earth)
Brown(Live)
Fuse
Blue(Neutral)
Cord
grip
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead
correspond
with the coloured
as
markings identifying
of this apparatus may not
the terminals in your plug, proceed
follows
:
The wire which is coloured Green and Yellow must be connected to the terminal in
the
plug
Green
or
which is marked with the letter E
or
by
the earth
symbol(b)
or
coloured
Green and Yellow.
The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter N
or
coloured Black.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter L
If
a
13
or
amp(BS 1363) plug
coloured Red.
is used, fit
a
13 amp BS 1362 fuse.
Table of contents
Introduction
Entry
Important safety instruction
Identification of parts
Installation
Where to locate
Door removal
Door
replacement
Height adjustment
Operation
Starting
Adjusting the temperatures and functions
Ice
Making (Applicable
Deodorizer
(Applicable
Wine holder
to
some
models
only)
to
some
models
only)
(Applicable
Refreshment center
to
some
(Applicable
models
to
some
only)
models
Egg box
Humidity control
Convert into
Suggestion
on
food
storage
Care and
maintenance
a
in the
vegetable
Location of foods
Storing foods
How to dismantle
parts
General information
Cleaning
Trouble
shooting
vegetable compartment
or
meat
compartment
only)
Entry
The model and serial numbers
are
found
on
the inner
compartment of this unit. These numbers
are
case or
unique
back of refrigerator
to this unit and not
available to others. You should record
this
guide as a permanent record
Date of
Dealer
purchase
purchased
:
from
:
Dealer address
:
Dealer
phone
:
Model
no.
Serial
requested information here and retain
of your purchase. Staple your receipt here.
no.
:
no.
:
Important safety
instruction
This refrigerator must be properly installed and located in accordance with the
installation instructions before it is used.
Never
unplug your refrigerator by pulling
pull straight out from the outlet.
When moving your
the power cord.
appliance away from
on
the power cord.
Always grip plug firmly and
the wall, be careful not to roll
over or
refrigerator is in operation, do not touch the cold surfaces in
compartment, particularly when hands are damp or wet. Skin may adhere
extremely cold surfaces.
After your
the power cord from the power plug for cleaning or other
with wet hands because you can get an electric shock or be hurt.
Unplug
cares.
damage
the freezer
to these
Never touch it
Never damage, process, severely bend, pull out, or twist power cord because power
cord damage 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
they may be
broken when their inner
matters are frozen.
The
appliance
supervision.
is not intended for
Young childeren
appliance.
should be
use
by young
supervised
children
to ensure that
or
infirm persons without
they do
not
play with
the
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
Cord
Supply
Replacement
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
agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
its service
Introduction
Child entrapment
DANGER : Risk of child entrapment.
Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer :
Take off the doors
Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.
The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without
warning
supervision.
Young children
Don't store
Don't store
should be
supervised
gasoline
any other appliance.
Grounding (Earthing)
or use
In the event of
or
to ensure that
they do
other flammable vapor and
not
liquids
play with
in the
the
vicinity
appliance.
of this
or
electric short circuit, grounding (earthing) reduces the risk of electric
providing an escape wire for the electric current.
an
shock by
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
Milk
product
corner
Ice
separation
(Optional) handle
Ice making
Lamp
Shelf
compartment
(Optional)
Door rack
Ice box
Wine holder
Lamp
Shelf
Door rack
Snack
(Optional)
or
corner
Refreshment center
Ice box
(Optional)
Egg box
Shelf
(steel
(Optional)
glass)
Door rack
Vegetable drawer
Shelf
Door rack
Drawer
Vegetable
(1or2)
drawer/Meat drawer
Door rack
Humidity switch
Conversion switch
Lower cover
(Meats/Vegetables)
NOTE
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4
If you find
models.
some
parts missing from your unit, they may be parts only used in other
Installation
Where to locate
1. Place your
Select a good
location
appliance
where it is easy to
use.
2. Avoid
direct
placing the unit near
sunlight or moisture.
3. Air must circulate
heat sources,
around your
efficient operation. If
properly
appliance to ensure
your appliance is placed
in
a
recessed
wall, allow at least a 12 Inches
(30 cm) or greater clearance above the
area
in the
appliance
and 2 inches
(5 cm) or more
from the wall. The appliance should be
elevated 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the floor,
especially if it is carpeted.
4. To avoid
vibrations, the appliance must be leveled.
5. Don't install the
Disposal of the
old appliance
This
appliance
which
All the
and
are
reusable and/or
cause
(refrigerant, lubricant)and
recyclable.
affect the
performance.
is made of parts and materials
materials should be sent to the collection center of waste material
be reused after rework
local agency.
5
below 5°C. It may
contains fluid
important
can
appliance
(recycling).
For take back,
please
contact with the
Installation
Door removal
Electric Shock Hazard
Disconnect electrical supply to refrigerator before
Failure to do so could result in death or serious
Warning
installing.
injury.
If your
door is too narrow for the
remove the refrigerator door and
access
Lower
refrigerator
pass the refrigerator laterally.
Remove lower
Remove the lower
cover
cover
Hinge
by lifting upward.
cover
cover
Remove the
freezer
1)
Loosen the
the cover.
hinge
cover screws
and
remove
compartment
Upper hinge
door
Upper
hinge
Keeper
2)
Remove the
keeper by rotating it to counter
clockwise ( ) and then lifting the upper
hinge up ( ).
NOTE
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3)
When
removing
the upper
hinge,
be careful that the door does not fall forwards.
Remove the freezer compartment door
lifting it upward.
by
Lower
Remove the
hinge
1) Loosen
the hinge cover screws and remove
the cover. Remove connection wire if any,
except for the earth line.
refrigerator
door
Connection
wires
2)
Remove keeper by rotating it clockwise ( )
and then remove upper hinge by lifting it up
( ).
3)
Remove
refrigerator compartment
door
by
lifting up.
Pass the
Pass the
refrigerator laterally through
door as shown in the right figure.
refrigerator
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access
Upper hinge
Keeper
Installation
Door
replacement
Mount them in the
reverse
sequence of removal after they pass
through
the
access
door.
Height adjustment
If the freezer
Level the door by inserting flat ( type) driver into the groove of the left
screw and rotate it to the arrow direction (
).
height adjusting
Level the door
right height
-
compartment door
is lower than the
refrigerator
compartment door
If the freezer
compartment door
is higher than the
refrigerator
compartment door
After
adjusting
leveling the
door height
The
the
by inserting flat ( type) driver into the groove of the
screw and rotate it to the arrow direction ()
-
.
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.
Next
1.
Wipe
off all dust accumulated
2. Install accessories such
proper
as
during shipping
3. Connect the power supply cord
appliances on the same outlet.
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(or plug)
appliance thoroughly.
evaporating tray, etc., in their
prevent possible damage during shipping.
the wine corner,
places. They are packed together to
and clean your
cover
to the outlet. Don't double up with other
Operation
Starting
When your
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.
refrigerator
Adjusting the temperatures and
8
8
functions
Operation
You
adjust temperature of and freezer room
can
How to
adjust the
temperature in
Freezer
room
temperature adjustment
and
refrigerator room.
Setting
temperature
the freezer
compartment
FRZ
FRZ TEMP
TEMP
Refrigerator
How to
adjust the
temperature in
the refrigerator
room
temperature adjustment
Setting
temperature
REF
REF TEMP
TEMP
compartment
pressing button, setting is repeated in the order
(Middle Strong)
(Strong)
(Weak)
(Middle Weak).
Whenever
of
(Middle)
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.
Super
Please select this function for prompt freezer.
freezer
"On" or "Off" is
button.
repeated
whenever
pressing
The arrow mark graphic remains at the On status
after flickering 4times when selecting Special
Refrigeration "On".
Super freezer function automatically turns
off if
a
fixed time passes.
This button stops operation of different
button.
Lock
Locking
the
or
Release is
repeated
whenever
pressing
.
Pressing the other button when selecting 'LOCK',
the button(3 sec.) does not operate.
9
as
The other
functions
Door open
warning
3 times of warning sounds at the interval of 30 seconds if a minute passes with the
door of refrigerator and the hombar door opened or completely closed.
Please contact with the local service center if
closing the door.
Diagnosis (failure detection)
warning
continue to sound
even
after
function
automatically detects failure when failure is found in product during
the use of 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
function
An alarm will sound 3 times when the
is left open for more than 1
intervals of 30 sec. and stop at the close of the
Door open alarm
refrigerator door
minute. This alarm will be rung at an
door. If the alarm sound does not stop even after the freezer and
compartment doors are closed, contact the service center.
refrigerator
function operates when a problem occurs in the unit. When an
in the unit. Immediately contact the service center without turning the
Self-diagnosis
Self-diagnosis
(fault detection)
occurs
power OFF. If the power is OFF, it will take the
the fault occurs.
function
The
pressing
fault
occurs.
engineer longer
to find out where
of any function buttons will not alter the temperature
setting
when
Ice
Making
(Applicable to some models only)
When
making
Ice
Fill water in ice making box of the ice making corner.
If water is fully filled the ice will not be separated well
and water can be dropped to make ice
Ice
lumped.
Making
Box
Ice will be dropped into the ice storage bin by rotating
ice separation handle of ice making compartment.
NOTE
?
Ice
making
To
Rotating the ice separation handle before
remaining water drop into the ice storage
ice cubes, hold the tray at its
ends and twist gently.
10
remove
ice is
bin
error
fully frozen may cause the
to lump the ice together.
a
Deodorizer
to
some
models
(Applicable
only)
This system efficiently absorbs strong odors
by using the optical catalyst. This system
does hot have any affect
How to
use
the
Since it is installed
deodorizing
system
the
on
stored food.
already
installed onto the cool air intake duct from the from
separate installation.
Please use closed containers to store food with pungent odors.
Otherwise, this oder can be absorbed by other food in the compartment.
refrigerator compartment, you
need
no
Wine holder
(Applicable to some models only)
Wine holder
adjustment
Bottles
can
be stored
laterally
with this wine
corner.
This
can
be attached to any
shelf.
In
case
of
inserting
the wine holder
Pull the wine holder downward
after
inserting
as
In
of
case
it
in
as
in
anchoring
by catching it
in .
1
separating
the wine holder
Pull the wine holder inward
holding
as
2
it into the side
part of the shelf
upward
:
upward
as
in
as
in
by catching
:
after
3
it.
4
Operation
Refreshment center
How to
Open
use
to
some
models
(Applicable
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.
Store frequently
used foods, such
as
The refreshment center is kept at
correct temperature thanks to a
temperature sensor only for the
refreshment center.
beverages
in the refreshment
a
center.
Use the
refreshment
center door as a
stand
Never
the refreshment center door as a
chopping board and take care not to
damage it with sharp tools.
Never take out
the inner
refreshment
The refreshment center can not function
normally without the cover.
use
Never rest your
it.
arms or
severely press
on
center cover
Never place
heavy 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.
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Operation
Egg
You
box
the egg box to wherever
can move
you want.
NOTE
?
?
Never
use
the egg box
as an
ice
storage bin. It
Never store the egg box in the freezer
in
control
the
Humidity
can
be broken.
compartment
or
fresh
compartment.
vegetable compartment
The
humidity can be controlled by adjusting
left/right when storing vegetabes or fruits.
the
humidity
control switch to the
High humidity
Close
Low
Open
humidity
Close
Open
Convert into
a
vegetable or
The bottom drawer in the
refrigerator
meat
can
compartment
be converted into
a
vegetable
or
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
are
compartment. So, be
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frozen if the conversion switch is set to meats
sure
to check it before
storing
foods.
meat
Suggestion
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
Freezer
compartment
door rack
door
food
such ice cream, etc..
Store meat, fish, chicken, etc.. after
wrapping them with thin foil.
Store dry.
Freezer
compartment
drawer
Milk
Store milk
product
as
butter, cheese,
etc..
corner
Egg
such
products
box
Place this egg box in the proper location.
Store foods of
Refreshment
frequent
use
such
as
beverage,
etc..
center
Store side dishes
distance.
Refrigerator
compartment
or
other foods at
a
proper
shelf
Refrigerator
compartment
Store small
food
as
etc..
packed
milk, juice, beer,
or
beverages
such
door rack
drawer
Store
Vegetable
Store
Vegetable
vegetables
or
fruits.
vegetable, fruits, meat to thaw, raw
fish, etc.. setting the conversion switch as
drawer
/meat drawer
conversion corner
necessary.
Be sure to check the conversion switch
setting before storing foods.
14
on
food storage
Suggestion on food storage
foods
Storing
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
melons.
easily
at low
temperatures, such
as
an
bananas, and
prior to storing, placing hot food in the refrigerator could spoil
other food, and lead to higher electric bills.
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
temperatures
even.
Do not open the door frequently.
and cause temperatures to rise.
Opening
the door lets
too many foods in door rack because
racks so that the door cannot be fully closed.
Never
Freezer
keep
Do not store bottles in the freezer compartment
compartment
Do not refreeze food that has been thawed. This
-
When
storing
frozen food like ice
cream
for
a
air enter the
warm
they may
they may
causes
be
refrigerator,
interrupted by
inner
break when frozen.
loss of taste and nutrition.
long period, place
it
on
the freezer
shelf, not in the door rack.
Refrigerator
compartment
Avoid
moist food upmost
contact with chilled air.
placing
refrigerator shelves,
it could freeze upon direct
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 a up-right position, which keeps them fresh longer.
NOTE
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If you
keep the refrigerator in a hot and humid place, frequent openning of the door
or 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.
Care and maintenance
How to dismantle 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.
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1
Separate the lamp by pulling it out ( ) while
slightly striking ( ) and rotating ( ) the lamp
Freezer
compartment
lamp
2
cover.
3
Turn the bulb counterclockwise. Max. 240 V 40 W
bulb for refrigerator is used and can be
purchased at a service center.
1
2
Freezer
To
shelf, lift the left part of the shelf a
bit, push it to the direction , lift the right part to
the diretion , and take it out.
compartment
shelf
remove a
1
Door rack and
Lift the door rack to
sides and pull it out to
support
direction holding both
direction.
Lamp in
refrigerator
compartment
To remove the lamp cover, press the protrusion
under the lamp cover to the front and then pull
the lamp cover out.
Turn the bulb counterclockwise. Max.
240 V 40 W bulb for refrigerator is used and
can be purchased at a service center.
Refreshment
the upper rack of the refreshment
center and then pull out the refreshment
2
Separate
center
(In select model
only)
direction.
center cover
Refreshment center
pulling
it
1
cover
will be removed
by
upwards.
NOTE
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Be
sure
to remove
parts from the refrigerator door when removing the vegetable
compartment, snack
corner
and refreshment center cover.
2
Vegetable
compartment
To
remove
cover,
cover
pull
the
out
vegetable compartment
the vegetable compartment a
bit to the front , lift the front part of the
vegetable compartment cover as shown by
, and take it out.
1
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General information
Vacation time
Power failure
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 not to operate, remove all food, disconnect the power cord, clean the
interior thoroughly, and leave each door OPEN to prevent odor formation.
Most power failures that
are
corrected in
an
hour
two will not affect your
or
refrigerator temperatures.
However, you should minimize the number of door openings while the power is off.
If you
move
Remove
To avoid
Anti
condensation
pipe
securely fasten down all loose items inside the refrigerator.
damaging the height adjusting screws, turn them all the way into
or
The outside wall of the
refrigerator
cabinet may sometimes get warm,
the base.
especially just
after installation.
Don't be alarmed. This is due to the anti-condensation
refrigerator to prevent "sweating"
on
pipe,
which pumps hot
the outer cabinet wall.
Cleaning
It is
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
important
allowed to settle.
Exterior
Use
a
lukewarm solution of mild soap
refrigerator.
Wipe with a clean damp
Interior
After
Regular cleaning is
mild detergent and
cloth and then
or
detergent
to clean the durable finish of your
dry.
recommended. Wash all compartments
warm water. Rinse and dry.
a
baking
cleaning
verify that the power cord is not damaged, power plug
power plug is well inserted into the power consent.
Warning
Always
Please
remove
electrical parts
power cord from the wall outlet
prior
to
soda solution
or a
is not overheated,
cleaning
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.
Trouble
Before
shooting
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
calling
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
Refrigerator
runs
too much
or
too
long
one
Room
or
Make sure
outlet.
lights.
is larger than the
you owned.
Refrigerator
previous
has recently been
disconnected for a period of time.
Doors
opened
too
recently.
frequently
or
too
freezer door may be
Refrigerator
control is set too cold.
Refrigerator
or
worn,
cracked,
freezer
or
gasket is
poorly fitted.
into
This is normal. Larger, more efficient
units run longer in these conditions.
refrigerator
Warm food will cause the refrigerator to
run longer until the desired temperature
is reached.
long.
Refrigerator or
slightly open.
tightly pushed
It takes some hours for the
to cool down completely.
amounts of warm or hot food
are
is
It is normal for the refrigerator to work
longer under these conditions.
outside weather is hot.
may have been stored
plug
a
Call local electric company.
Refrigerator
Large
the
fully automatic
defrosting refrigerator. The defrost
cycle occurs periodically.
at wall outlet is disconnected.
Plug
setting
dirty,
Warm air entering the refrigerator
causes it to run longer. Open the door
less often.
Make
the refrigerator is level.
Keep food and containers from
blocking door. See problem section.
OPENING/CLOSING of doors.
sure
Set the
refrigerator control to a
warmer setting until the refrigerator
temperature is satisfactory.
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
keeping
the
temperature.
refrigerator
This is normal. Refrigerator goes on and
off to keep the temperature constant.
Occurrence
Temperatures
Possible
Solution
cause
are
too cold
in the
freezer is too cold
and the refrigerator
temperature is
Temperature
Freezer control is set too cold
Set the freezer control to a warmer
setting until the freezer temperature is
satisfactory.
satisfactory.
in the
is too
cold and the freezer
Temperature
refrigerator
Refrigerator control
is set too cold.
refrigerator control
warmer setting
Refrigerator control
is set too cold.
See above solution.
Set the
to a
temperature
is
satisfactory.
Food stored in
drawers freezes.
Meat stored in
fresh meat
drawer freezes.
Meat should be stored at temperature just
below the freezing point of water (32 F,
0 C) for maximum fresh storage time.
It is normal for ice crystals to form due
to the moisture content of meat.
Freezer control is set too
Set the freezer control to a colder
setting until the freezer temperature is
˚
˚
Temperatures
are
too
warm
Temperatures
in
warm.
the freezer is too
warm.
satisfactory.
Refrigerator control
Refrigerator control
is set too warm.
has some effect
on
freezer temperature.
Temperatures in
the refrigerato or
Doors
are
opened
too
Set the freezer control to a colder
setting until the freezer temperature is
satisfactory.
frequently
or
too
long.
freezer is too
Warm air enters the refrigerator/ freezer
whenever the door is opened.
Open the door less often.
warm.
Door is open
Large
Close the door
slightly.
amounts of warm of hot food
may have been stored
recently.
completely.
Wait until the refrigerator or freezer
has had a chance to reach its selected
temperature.
has recently been
disconnected for a period of time.
A
Refrigerator control
Set the
Refrigerator
in the
Temperature
refrigerator
is too warm and
the freezer
temperature is
satisfactory.
is set too
warm.
refrigerator requires
cool down completely.
setting.
refrigerator
some
control to
hours to
a
colder
Possible
Occurrence
Solution
cause
Sound and noise
Louder sound
levels when
refrigerator is on.
Louder sound
levels when
Today's refrigerators
storage capacity and
even
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. Sound will level off
refrigerator continues to run.
Floor is
Be
as
compressor
comes on.
Vibrating or
rattling noise.
weak.
rocks on the floor when it is
uneven or
Refrigerator
moved slightly.
Items
are
placed on
vibrating.
the top of
Dishes are vibrating
the refrigerator.
Refrigerator
is
on
refrigerator
the shelves in
touching wall
or
cabinets.
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 solidly
set on floor.
Relieve
or move
refrigerator
Water/Moisture
/Ice inside
refrigerator
Moisture collects
on inside of
refrigerator walls.
Weather is hot and humid which
increases 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
on outside of
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
refrigerator
or
between doors.
completely.
Occurrence
Possible
Solution
cause
Odors in refrigerator
Interior needs to be cleaned.
Clean interior with sponge,warm water
and baking soda.
Food with strong odor is in
Cover food
Some containers and
produce odors.
refrigerator.
wrapping paper
Use
completely.
different container
a
or
brand of
wrapping paper.
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.
(Continued)
package
is
door open.
keeping
causing
is not level. It rocks
floor when it is moved slightly.
Refrigerator
Floor is
Move
other
on
the
weak.
rocks on the floor when it
uneven or
Refrigerator
is moved slightly.
Refrigerator
Drawers are
difficult to move.
Food is
is
touching
touching
shelf
wall
on
Track that drawer slides
Other
Please
thoroughly
or
cabinets.
top of drawer
on
is
dirty.
read this manual.
packages
closing.
that
Close both doors
gently.
the
Adjust
Be
sure
height adjusting
floor is level and
support refrigerator.
Contact carpenter to
sloping
floor.
Relieve
or move
Keep
keep
screw.
can
correct
refrigerator..
less food in drawer.
Clean drawer and track.
door from
adequately
sagging
or