HOW TO USE

Before use

Clean the refrigerator.

Clean your refrigerator thoroughly and wipe off all dust that accumulated during shipping.

CAUTION y y

Do not scratch the refrigerator with a sharp object or use a detergent that contains alcohol, a flammable liquid or an abrasive when removing any tape or adhesive from the refrigerator,.

Do not peel off the model or serial number label or the technical information on the rear surface of the refrigerator.

NOTE

Remove adhesive residue by wiping it off with your thumb or dish detergent.

Connect the power supply.

Check if the power supply is connected before use.

Read the “Turning On The Power” section.

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Turn off the icemaker if the refrigerator is not yet connected to the water supply.

Turn off the automatic icemaker and then plug the power plug of the refrigerator into the grounded electrical outlet.

* This is applicable only to certain models.

CAUTION

Running the automatic icemaker before connecting it to the water supply may cause the refrigerator to malfunction.

Wait for the refrigerator to cool.

Allow your refrigerator to run for at least two to three hours before putting food in it. Check the flow of cold air in the freezer compartment to ensure proper cooling.

CAUTION

Putting food in the refrigerator before it has cooled could cause the food to spoil, or a bad odor could linger inside the refrigerator.

The refrigerator makes a loud noise after initial operation.

This is normal. The volume will decrease as the temperature lowers.

Open refrigerator and freezer doors to ventilate the interior.

The inside of the refrigerator may smell like plastic at first. Remove any adhesive tape from inside the refrigerator and open the refrigerator and the freezer doors for ventilation.

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Control Panel

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

Control Panel Features

Refrigerator Temperature

Indicates the set temperature of the refrigerator compartment in Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F).

Freezer Temperature

Indicates the set temperature of the freezer compartment in Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F).

To change the temperature mode from °F to °C

(or vice versa) press and hold the Refrigerator and Freezer temperature buttons simultaneously for approximately five seconds. The temperature indication on the display window switches between Celsius and Fahrenheit.

NOTE

The displayed temperature is the target temperature, and not the actual temperature of the refrigerator. The actual refrigerator temperature depends on the food inside the refrigerator.

Ice Plus

This function increases both ice making and freezing capabilities. y When you press the Ice Plus button, the graphic will illuminate in the display and will continue for 24 hours. The function will automatically shut off after 24 hours.

y You can stop this function manually by pressing the button one more time.

Fresh Air Filter

The Fresh Air Filter helps remove odors from the refrigerator. The Fresh Air Filter has two settings,

Auto and Power(PWR). In Auto mode, the Fresh

Air Filter will cycle on and off in increments of ten minutes on and 110 minutes off. If set to the

Power(PWR) mode, the Fresh Air Filter will stay on continuously for four hours, cycling on and off in increments of ten minutes on and five minutes off. After four hours, the Fresh Air Filter will switch back to Auto mode.

y Press the Fresh Air Filter button once for

Power(PWR) mode. y Press the Fresh Air Filter button again to switch back to Auto mode.

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Control Panel Features (continued)

Change Filter

When the Change Filter icon turns on, the air filter needs to be replaced. After replacing the air filter, press and hold the Fresh Air Filter button for three seconds to turn the icon light off. Changing the air filter approximately every six months is recommended.

Ice On/Off

Press the Ice On/Off button for three seconds to turn the icemaker On/Off.

Lock

The Lock function disables every other button on the display. y y y

When power is initially connected to the refrigerator, the Lock function is off.

If you want to activate the Lock function to lock other buttons, press and hold the Lock button for three seconds or more. The Lock icon will display and the Lock function is now enabled.

To disable the Lock function, press and hold the Lock button for approximately three seconds.

Light

When you press the Light button, the dispenser light will turn on and the indicator will appear on the LED display.

Change Water Filter

When the Water Filter indicator turns on, you need to change the water filter. After changing the water filter, press and hold the

Change Filter button for three seconds to turn the indicator light off. Change the water filter approximately every six months.

CAUTION

Display Mode (For Store Use Only)

The Display Mode disables all cooling in the refrigerator and freezer sections to conserve energy while on display in a retail store. When activated OFF will display on the control panel and the display will remain on for 20 seconds.

To deactivate / activate:

With either refrigerator door opened, press and hold the Refrigerator and Ice Plus buttons at the same time for five seconds. The control panel will beep and the temperature settings will display to confirm that Display Mode is deactivated. Use the same procedure to activate the Display Mode.

Door Alarm

y When power is connected to the refrigerator, the door alarm is initially set to ON. When you press the Door Alarm button, the display will change to OFF and the Door Alarm function will deactivate.

y When either the refrigerator or the freezer door is left open for more than 60 seconds, the alarm tone will sound to let you know that the door is open.

y When you close the door, the door alarm will stop.

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In-Door Ice Bin

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

CAUTION

Keep hands and tools out of the ice compartment door and dispenser chute.

Failure to do so may result in damage or personal injury.

y The icemaker will stop producing ice when the in-door ice bin is full. If you need more ice, empty the ice bin into the extra ice bin in the freezer compartment. During use, the ice can become uneven causing the icemaker to misread the amount of ice cubes and stop producing ice. Shaking the ice bin to level the ice within it can reduce this problem.

y Storing cans or other items in the ice bin will damage the icemaker.

y Keep the ice compartment door closed tightly. If the ice compartment door is not closed tightly, the cold air in the ice bin will freeze food in the refrigerator compartment.

This could also cause the icemaker to stop producing ice.

y If the icemaker is turned OFF for an extended period of time, the ice compartment will gradually warm up to the temperature of the refrigerator compartment. To prevent ice cubes from melting and leaking from the dispenser,

ALWAYS empty the ice bin when the icemaker is set to OFF for more than a few hours.

2 To remove the in-door ice bin, grip the front handle, slightly lift the lower part, and slowly pull out the bin as shown.

Assembling the In-Door Ice Bin

1 Carefully insert the in-door ice bin while slightly slanting it to avoid contact with the icemaker.

2 Avoid touching the ice-detecting sensor when replacing the ice bin. See the label on the ice compartment door for details.

Ice-detecting sensor

Detaching the In-Door Ice Bin

1 Gently pull the handle to open the ice compartment.

CAUTION

When handling the ice bin, keep hands away from the icemaker tray area to avoid personal injury.

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Automatic Icemaker

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

Ice is made in the automatic icemaker and sent to the dispenser. The icemaker will produce

50-80 cubes in a 24-hour period, depending on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of door openings and other operating conditions.

y It takes about 12 to 24 hours for a newly installed refrigerator to begin making ice. Wait

72 hours for full ice production to occur.

y Ice making stops when the in-door ice bin is full. When full, the in-door ice bin holds approximately 6 to 8 (12-16 oz) glasses of ice.

y Foreign substances or frost on the auto shutoff

(feeler arm) can interrupt ice production. Make sure the feeler arm is clean at all times for proper operation. y To increase ice production, use the Ice Plus function. The function increases both ice making and freezing capabilities.

WARNING

Personal Injury Hazard

DO NOT place fingers or hands on the automatic ice making mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in.

Icemaker

Auto shutoff (feeler arm)

Turning the Automatic Icemaker

On or Off

To turn the automatic icemaker On/Off, press and hold the Ice On/Off button on the control panel for 3 seconds.

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Automatic Icemaker

(continued)

CAUTION y The first ice and water dispensed may include particles or odor from the water supply line or the water tank.

y Throw away the first few batches of ice.

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

y y

Never store beverage cans or other items in the ice bin for the purpose of rapid cooling.

Doing so may damage the icemaker or the containers may burst.

If discolored ice is dispensed, check the water filter and water supply. If the problem continues, contact a qualified service center. Do not use the ice or water until the problem is corrected.

y Keep children away from the dispenser.

Children may play with or damage the controls.

y The ice passage may become blocked with frost if only crushed ice is used. Remove the frost that accumulates by removing the ice bin and clearing the passage with a rubber spatula. Dispensing cubed ice can also help prevent frost buildup. y y

Never use thin crystal glass or crockery to collect ice. Such containers may chip or break resulting in glass fragments in the ice.

Dispense ice into a glass before filling it with water or other beverages. Splashing may occur if ice is dispensed into a glass that already contains liquid.

y Never use a glass that is exceptionally narrow or deep. Ice may jam in the ice passage and refrigerator performance may be affected.

y y y y

Keep the glass at a proper distance from the ice outlet. A glass held too close to the outlet may prevent ice from dispensing.

To avoid personal injury, keep hands out of the ice door and passage.

Never remove the dispenser cover.

If ice or water dispenses unexpectedly, turn off the water supply and contact a qualified service center.

When You Should Turn the

Icemaker Off

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When the water supply will be shut off for several hours.

When the ice bin is removed for more than one or two minutes.

When the refrigerator will not be used for several days.

NOTE

The ice bin should be emptied when the Ice On/Off button is set to the Off mode.

Normal Sounds You May Hear

y The icemaker water valve will buzz as the icemaker fills with water. If the Ice on/off button is set to On, the icemaker will buzz even if it has not yet been hooked up to water. To stop the buzzing, press the Ice on/off button to set it to the Off position.

NOTE

Keeping the icemaker on before the water line is connected can damage the icemaker.

y You will hear the sound of cubes dropping into the bin and water running in the pipes as the icemaker refills.

Preparing For Vacation

Set the Ice On/Off button to Off and shut off the water supply to the refrigerator.

NOTE

The ice bin should be emptied any time the Ice On/Off button is turned Off.

If the ambient temperature is expected to drop below freezing, have a qualified technician drain the water supply system to prevent serious property damage due to flooding caused by ruptured water lines or connections.

Ice and Water Dispenser

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

CAUTION

Keep children away from the dispenser to prevent them from playing with or damaging the controls.

Dispenser

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NOTE y If discolored ice is dispensed, check the water filter and water supply. If the problem continues, contact a qualified service center. Do not use the ice or water until the problem is corrected.

y The dispenser will not operate when either of the refrigerator doors are open.

y If dispensing water or ice into a container with a small opening, place it as close to the dispenser as possible.

y Some dripping may occur after dispensing. Hold your cup beneath the dispenser for a few seconds after dispensing to catch all of the drops.

Ice and Water switch

Cleaning the Dispenser Stand

1 Pull slightly, holding both ends.

Stand

Using the Dispenser

2 Wipe out dirty areas with a clean cloth. y To dispense cold water or ice, press on the dispenser switch to select Cubed ice( ), Water( ), Crushed ice( ).

CAUTION

Throw away the first few batches of ice

(about 24 cubes). This is also necessary if the refrigerator has not been used for a long time.

Locking the Dispenser

Press and hold the Lock button for three seconds to lock the dispenser and all of the control panel functions. Follow the same instructions to unlock.

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Storing Food

Food Preservation Location

Each compartment inside the refrigerator is designed to store different types of food.

Store your food in the optimal space to enjoy the freshest taste.

Adjustable refrigerator shelf

Adjustable shelves to meet your individual storage needs.

Refrigerator Bin

Store beverages, water, etc.

Dairy Corner

Store dairy foods such as butter, cheese, etc.

Big Fresh Zone

Preserve vegetables and fruits.

Freezer Drawer (1)

Preserve small packaged frozen food or frequently-used foods.

Freezer Bin

Preserve small packaged frozen food or frequentlyused foods.

Freezer Drawer(2)

Preserve frozen food for longer storage.

Door-In-Door

Recommended types of food to store in the Door-

In-Door section are butter, margarine, cream cheese, peanut butter, ketchup, mustard, relish, etc.

EasyReach™

You can store small items, or put an item to defrost.

CAUTION y y y y y y

Do not store food with high moisture content towards the top of the refrigerator. The moisture could come in direct contact with the cold air and freeze.

Wash food before storing it in the refrigerator. Vegetables and fruit should be washed, and food packaging should be wiped down to prevent adjacent foods from being contaminated.

If the refrigerator is kept in a hot and humid place, frequent opening of the door or storing a lot of vegetables in the refrigerator may cause condensation to form. Wipe off the condensation with a clean cloth or a paper towel.

If the refrigerator door or freezer drawer is opened too often, warm air may penetrate the refrigerator and raise its temperature. It can also increase the cost to run the appliance.

Do not overfill or pack items too tightly into door bins. Doing so may cause damage to the bin or personal injury if items are removed with excessive force.

The temperature inside the EasyReach™ is slightly lower than in the shelf or door bin area.

NOTE y y

If you are leaving home for a short period of time, like a short vacation, the refrigerator should be left on. Refrigerated foods that are able to be frozen will stay preserved longer if stored in the freezer.

If you are leaving the refrigerator turned off for an extended period of time, remove all food and unplug the power cord. Clean the interior, and leave the door open to prevent fungi from growing in the refrigerator.

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Food Storage Tips

* The following tips may not be applicable depending on the model.

Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight and moisture-proof material unless otherwise noted. This prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator. For dated products, check date code to ensure freshness.

Food

Butter or

Margarine

How to

Keep opened butter in a covered dish or closed compartment.

When storing an extra supply, wrap in freezer packaging and freeze.

Cheese

Milk

Eggs

Store in the original wrapping until you are ready to use it.

Once opened, rewrap tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil.

Wipe milk cartons. For coldest milk, place containers on interior shelf.

Store in original carton on interior shelf, not on door shelf.

Fruit Do not wash or hull the fruit until it is ready to be used. Sort and keep fruit in its original container, in a crisper, or store in a completely closed paper bag on a refrigerator shelf.

Leafy

Vegetables

Remove store wrapping and trim or tear off bruised and discolored areas. Wash in cold water and drain. Place in plastic bag or plastic container and store in crisper.

Vegetables with skins

(carrots, peppers)

Fish

Place in plastic bags or plastic container and store in crisper.

Store fresh fish and shellfish in the freezer section if they are not being consumed the same day of purchase. It is recommended to consume fresh fish and shellfish the same day purchased.

Leftovers Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or aluminum foil, or store in plastic containers with tight lids.

Storing Frozen Food

NOTE

Check a freezer guide or a reliable cookbook for further information about preparing food for freezing or food storage times.

Freezing

Your freezer will not quick-freeze a large quantity of food. Do not put more unfrozen food into the freezer than will freeze within

24 hours (no more than 2 to 3 lbs. of food per cubic foot of freezer space). Leave enough space in the freezer for air to circulate around packages. Be careful to leave enough room at the front so the door can close tightly.

Storage times will vary according to the quality and type of food, the type of packaging or wrap used (how airtight and moisture-proof) and the storage temperature. Ice crystals inside a sealed package are normal. This simply means that moisture in the food and air inside the package have condensed, creating ice crystals.

NOTE

Allow hot foods to cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then package and freeze.

Cooling hot foods before freezing saves energy.

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Storing Frozen Food (continued)

Packaging

Successful freezing depends on correct packaging. When you close and seal the package, it must not allow air or moisture in or out. If it does, you could have food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator and could also dry out frozen food.

Packaging recommendations:

y y

Rigid plastic containers with tight-fitting lids

Straight-sided canning/freezing jars y Heavy-duty aluminum foil y y

Plastic-coated paper

Non-permeable plastic wraps y Specified freezer-grade self-sealing plastic bags

Follow package or container instructions for proper freezing methods.

Adjusting the Refrigerator

Shelves

The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet your individual storage needs. Your model may have either glass or wire shelves.

Adjusting the shelves to fit items of different heights will make finding the exact item you want easier. Doing so will also reduce the amount of time the refrigerator door is open which will save energy.

Detaching the Shelf

Tilt up the front of the shelf and lift it straight up. Pull the shelf out.

Do not use

y Bread wrappers y Non-polyethylene plastic containers y y

Containers without tight lids

Wax paper or wax-coated freezer wrap y Thin, semi-permeable wrap

Assembling the Shelf

Tilt the front of the shelf up and guide the rear shelf hooks into the slots at the desired height.

Then, lower the front of the shelf so that the hooks drop into the slots.

CAUTION

Make sure that shelves are level from one side to the other. Failure to do so may result in the shelf falling or food spilling.

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Using the Folding Shelf

You can store taller items, such as containers or bottles, by simply pushing the front half of the shelf underneath the back half of the shelf.

Pull the front of the shelf firmly toward you to return to a full shelf.

When Closing the Door

CAUTION y Do not clean glass shelves with warm water while they are cold.

Shelves may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes or impact.

y Glass shelves are heavy. Use special care when removing them.

CAUTION y To reduce the risk of door scratches and breaking the center door mullion, make sure that the refrigerator door mullion is always folded in.

y The door alarm will sound every 30 seconds if the door remains open longer than one minute. Ensure that the folding mullion is folded in before closing the left-hand door.

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Big Fresh Zone

Removing the Big Fresh Zone Drawer

1 Pull the drawer out to full extension.

Assembling the Big Fresh Zone

Drawer

1 Slightly tilt up the front of the drawer and insert the rollers on the sides into the guides.

2 Lift the front of the drawer up to remove it from its guides and pull straight out.

2 Gently push the drawer in while lowering it into place.

y

CAUTION

Always empty the drawers before removing them, and use both hands when removing and assembling them.

y Make sure that the refrigerator doors are fully open before removing and assembling the drawers.

Removing/Assembling the

Fresh Zone compartment

Removing the Fresh Zone compartment

1 Open the refrigerator doors all the way.

Clear off and remove all refrigerator shelves. Remove all contents from the

Fresh Zone drawers.

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Assembling the Fresh Zone compartment

1 Lift the Fresh Zone compartment at an angle and place it into the refrigerator compartment.

2 Lift the Fresh Zone drawers with both hands and gently pull them toward you.

2 Lift the Fresh Zone compartment horizontally, align it to its original position and gently push it back.

3 Grabbing the back of the Fresh Zone compartment with one hand, tilt the compartment up, and then remove it while tilted.

3 If there is a gap behind the drawer, as seen below, slightly lift the Fresh Zone compartment and push.

y

CAUTION

Use two hands when disassembling or assembling the Fresh Zone compartment.

y When you remove and assemble the

Fresh Zone compartment, ensure that both refrigerator doors are completely open.

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EasyReach™

The EasyReach™ compartments are slightly cooler than the shelf or door bin areas, so they are a convenient place to store dairy snacks or other small items you want to keep especially cold. They are also a handy place to defrost meat.

Open and close by pulling the handle.

Dairy Corner

You can store dairy products such as butter, cheese etc.

NOTE

If you close the refrigerator door with the

Dairy Corner open, the refrigerator door may not close properly and could damage the bin lid. Make sure to close the Dairy

Corner completely after use.

y y y

CAUTION

Be careful when handling and storing larger eggs. They can be broken if the cover is not completely closed and the drawer above is pushed in.

See illustration above to remove and assemble the EasyReach for cleaning.

Store foods like tofu, celery or lettuce which have high water content or freeze easily on the interior shelves at the front.

Door-In-Door

The Door-In-Door compartment allows for easy access to commonly used beverages and food items.

The inner Door-In-Door includes two door bins, the Cheese & Butter and Condiment bins, that are specially designed for these items.

Butter stored here will be easier to spread, cheese will be easier to slice, and condiments ready to use.

To access the Door-in-Door compartment, press the door button on the right refrigerator door until you hear a click sound.

y The Door-in-Door compartment allows you more room to store food.

y With the increased storage space, you can also organize drinks and snacks better.

Press until you hear the “Click” sound

Removing the Door-In-Door

Compartment

CAUTION

Remove contents from the Door-in-Door compartment before disassembly.

1 To remove the Door-in-Door case, lift up and pull out.

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4 Remove the screws on both sides of the

Door-in-Door compartment.

5 Lift the lower door bin from the bottom to remove it.

2 Hold the bottom of the Dairy Corner and raise it up to remove it.

To remove the door bins, hold both ends of the bin and lift up the front part of the bin. y To assemble, reverse the removal instructions.

3 Move the EasyLift bin to the top of the compartment, where the Dairy Corner was removed.

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EasyLift Bin

Move the EasyLift bin up and down easily and conveniently as necessary.

y y

To move the EasyLift Bin up or down, remove all items from the door bin first.

Place one hand on each side of the EasyLift Bin and use your forefingers and thumbs to lift the white release levers on both sides.

y Move the door bin up or down.

y Adjusting the EasyLift Bin allows taller food items to be stored more conveniently.

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Freezer Drawer

Use the upper compartments to store packaged frozen foods and frequently-used foods.

Use the lower compartment for larger frozen foods and items stored for longer periods.

y The sliding freezer drawers allow easy access and convenience of use.

Removing the Freezer Drawer

1 Pull out the Freezer drawer to full extension (see below) and remove all of the contents.

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CAUTION y Remove all food items from the door bin before moving it up or down to avoid damaging the bin or food containers.

2 When the drawer is fully extended, lift up the front and continue to pull it out (see below).

CAUTION y The drawers are heavy. Always use two hands when removing or assembling the drawers to avoid product damage or personal injury.

y Always open the freezer doors completely before removing or assembling the drawers.

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Assembling the Freezer Drawer

1 Raise the front of the drawer slightly and insert the rollers on the drawer's sides into the guides in the freezer compartment.

Refrigerator/Freezer Door Bins

You can store small packaged frozen food in the freezer door bins, or small packaged refrigerated food or beverages in the refrigerator door bins, such as milk, water, juice, beer, etc.

Do not store ice cream or foods intended for long-term storage in the Freezer Door Bins.

To remove the door bins, hold the bin with both hands and lift up to remove it.

2 Gently push the drawer in while lowering it into place.

To replace the door bin, align both sides of the bin with the guides and push the bin down until it snaps into place.

CAUTION y The drawers are heavy. Always use two hands when removing or assembling the drawers to avoid product damage or personal injury.

y Always open the freezer doors completely before removing or assembling the drawers.