BOTTOM
FREEZER
REFRIGERATOR
User's Guide
Please read this
guide thoroughly
before
operating
and
keep
it
handy
for
reference at all times.
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English
Version
2
Spanish
Version 40
FrenchVersion 78
Warranty
(U.S.A.)
3
Warranty
(CANADA)
4
Safety
Instructions 5--6
Grounding
Requirements
6
Parts And Features
7
Refrigerator
Installation 8--17
Unpacking
Your
Refrigerator
8
Installation 8
Removing
And
Replacing
Your
Refrigerator
Handles
And Doors 9--16
Leveling
And Door
Alignment
17
Base Cover
17
Using
Your
Refrigerator
18--28
Setting
TheControls 18
Ensuring
Proper
Air
Circulation 19
Diagnosis
(Failure Detection)
Function 19
How To Use
A
New Door Ice Bucket 20
Adjusting
Control
Settings
21
Food
Storage
Guide
21
Storing
FrozenFood
22
u
Refrigerator
Section
Water
Dispenser
22
Refrigerator
Shelves 23
BottleHolder 23
SnackPan
24
Optibin Crisper
24
Crisper
Humidity
Control
24
Removing
Crisper
24
Crisper
Cover
With
Lattice On Inner
Surface 25
Dairy
Bin
25
Modular Door
Bin
26
Egg
Box 26
u
FreezerSection
Tilting
Door 26
Tilt-Out Door Basket 26
Ice
Bin
26
Durabase
27
DurabaseDivider
27
Pull Out Drawer
27
Filter 28
Care And
Cleaning
29--30
General
Cleaning
Tips
29
Outside 29
InsideWalls 29
Door Liner And Gaskets 29
Plastic Parts 29
CondenserCoils 29
Light
Bulb
Replacement
29--30
Power
Interruptions
30
When You Go On Vacation 30
When You Move 30
About TheAutomaticIcemaker 31
Connecting
The Water Line 32--34
Troubleshooting
Guide 35--38
2
3
Your LG
Refrigerator
will be will
repaired
or
replaced,
at LG's
option,
if it
proves
to be defective in material or
workmanship
under normal
use,
during
the
warranty period (\"Warranty Period\")
set forth
below,
effective from the date
(\"Date
of
Purchase\")
of
original
consumer
purchase
of the
product.
This
warranty
is
good only
to the
original purchaser
of the
product
and effective
only
when used in the United
States,
including
Alaska, Hawaii,
and U.S. Territories.
THISWARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER
WARRANTY,
EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED,
INCLUDINGWITHOUT
LIMITATION,
ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESSFOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TO THE
EXTENTANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS
REQUIRED
BY
LAW,
IT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE EXPRESS
WARRANTY PERIOD ABOVE. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR ITSU.S.DISTRIBUTOR SHALL BE LIABLE
FOR ANY
INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
OR PUNITIVE DAMAGESOF ANY
NATURE,
INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION,
LOST REVENUESOR
PROFITS,
OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE WHETHER
BASED IN
CONTRACT, TORT,
OR OTHERWISE. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages
or limitations on how
long
an
implied warranty
lasts,
so the above exclusion or limitation
may
not
apply
to
you.
This
warranty gives you specific legal rights
and
you may
also have other
rights
that
vary
from state to
state.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO:
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Service
trips
to
your
home to
deliver,
pick up,
and/or install the
product,
instruct,
or
replace
housefuses or correct
wiring,
or
correction of unauthorized
repairs.
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Damages
or
operating problems
that result from
misuse, abuse,
operation
outside environmental
specifications
or
contrary
to the
requirements
of
precautions
in the
Operating
Guide, accident, vermin, fire, flood,
improper
installation,
acts of
God,
unauthorized
modification or
alteration,
incorrect electrical current or
voltage,
or commercial
use,
or use for other than intended
purpose.
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Repairs
when
your
LG
refrigerator
is used in other than
normal,
single-family
household use.
The cost of
repair
or
replacement
under these excluded circumstances shall be borne
by
the consumer.
CUSTOMER INTERACTIVE CENTER NUMBERS
TO CONTACT LG ELECTRONICS BY MAIL:
LGCustomerInteractive Center
P. O. Box 240007
201 James RecordRoad
Huntsville,
Alabama 35824
ATTN: CIC
WARRANTY PERIOD:
REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER
LABOR: One Year from the Date of Purchase.
PARTS: One Year from the Date of Purchase.
SEALED SYSTEM
(Compressor,
Condenser,
and
Evaporator)
LABOR: One Year from the Date of Purchase.
PARTS: Seven
years
from the Date of Purchase.
Replacement
Units and
Repair
Parts are warranted
for the
remaining portion
of the
original
unit's
warranty
period.
HOW SERVICE IS HANDLED:
In-Home Service
(Except
Model
GR051):
Please retain dealer's dated bill of sale or
delivery
ticket as evidenceof the Date of Purchase for
proof
of
warranty,
and submit a
copy
of the bill of sale to the
service
person
at the time
warranty
service is
provided.
Please call 1-800-243-0000and choose the
appropriate option
to locate
your
nearestLG
Authorized Service Center.
(Phones
are answered
24 hours a
day,
365
days per year.)
Or visit our website at:
http://www.lgservice.com
To obtain Customer
Assistance,
Product
Information,
or
Dealer or Authorized Service Center location:
Call
1-800-243-0000
(24
hours a
day,
365
days per
year)
and select the
appropriate option
from the menu.
Orvisit our website at:
http://www.lgservice.com
4
LIMITED
WARRANTY
(CANADA)
LG REFRIGERATOR
LG
Electronics
will
repair
or at its
option replace,
without
charge, your product
which
proves
to be
defective
in
material or
workmanship
under normal
use,
during
the
warranty period
listed
below
from the date of
original
purchase.
This
warranty
is
good
only
to the
original
purchaser
ofthe
product
during
the
warranty period
as
long
as
it
is
in
any
Canadian Province.
WARRANTY PERIOD
MODEL# : LFX25970**/LFX21970**/LFX25960**/LFX21960** LABOR :
2 Years
PARTS :
2 Years
SEALED SYSTEM : Labor/
2
Years,
Parts/ 5
Years
(Compressor,
condenser,
and
evaporator)
HOW SERVICEISHANDLED : Call 1-888-542-2623
(1-888-LG-CANADA)
and choose the
appropriate
prompt.
Please
have
product type (refrigerator)
and ZIP
Code
ready.
See
our
website
at
http://www.lg.ca
This
warranty provides
in-home
service.
No other
express warranty
is
applicable
to this
product.
THE
DURATION OF ANY
IMPLIED
WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING
THE IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY,
IS
LIMITED
TO
THE
DURATION OF
THE
EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN. LGELECTRONICS
USA,
INC. SHALL NOT
BE LIABLE
FOR
THE
LOSS OF
THE
USE OF
THE
PRODUCT,INCONVIENCE,
LOSSOR ANY
OTHER
DAMAGES,
DIRECT OR
CONSEQUENTIAL,
ARISINGOUTOF
THE
USE
OF,
OR
INABILITY TO
USE,
THISPRODUCTORFORANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED
WARRANTY,
INCLUDING
THE IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITYAPPLICABLE TO
THIS PRODUCT.
Some
provinces
donot
allow
the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages
or limitations on
how
long
an
implied warranty
lasts;
so these limitations or exclusions
may
not
apply
to
you.
This
warranty gives
you specific legal rights
and
you may
also
have
other
rights
which
vary
from
province
to
province.
THE
ABOVE WARRANTY DOES NOT
APPLY
TO:
1. Service
trips
to
your
home to deliver and
pickup,
install, instruct,
or
replace
house fusesor correct
wiring, plumbing,
or correctionof unauthorized
repairs.
2.
Damage
to the
product
caused
by
accident, vermin, fire, flood, alteration, misues, abuse,
improper
installation,
or acts
of God.
3.
Commercial use or use for otherthan the intended
purpose.
Therefore,
these costs are the
responsibility
of the consumer.
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE NUMBERS:
Retain
your
Sales
Receipt
to
prove
dateof
purchase.
A
copy
of
your
Sales
Receipt
must be submitted at the time
warranty
service
is
provided.
Call 1-888-542-2623
(1-888-LG-CANADA)
and choose the
appropriate prompt.
http://www.lg.ca
Call 1-888-542-2623
(1-888-LG-CANADA)
and choosethe
appropriate prompt.
Please
have
your product type
(refrigerator)
and ZIP
Code
ready.
http://www.lg.ca
To Prove
Warranty
Coverage:
ToObtain
Product, Customer,
or
Service Assistance
by phone:
or
by
Internet:
To ObtainNearest Authorized
Service
Center,
Parts
Distributor,
or Sales Dealer
by phone:
or
by
Internet:
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This
guide
contains
many important safety messages. Always
read and
obey
all
safety messages.
This is the
safety
alert
symbol.
It alerts
you
to
safety messages
that inform
you
of hazards that can kill or hurt
you
or
others,
or cause
damage
to the
product.
All
safety messages
will be
preceded by
the
safety
alert
symbol
and the hazard
signal
word
DANGER, WARNING,
CAUTION. These words mean:
CAUTION
WARNING
You can be killed or
seriously injured
if
you
don't follow instructions.
Indicates an
imminently
hazardous situation
which,
if not
avoided,
may
result in minor or moderate
injury,
or
product damage only.
All
safety messages
will
identify
the
hazard,
tell
you
how to reduce the chance of
injury,
and tell
you
what can
happen
if
the instructions are not followed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
To reduce the risk of
fire,
electric
shock,
or
injury
to
persons
when
using your product,
basic
safety
precautions
should be
followed,
including
the
following.
Read all instructions before
using
this
appliance.
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NEVER
unplug your refrigerator by pulling
on the
power
cord.
Always grip
the
plug firmly
and
pull
it
straight
out from
the outlet.
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Repair
or
replace immediately
all electric service cords that
have become
frayed
or otherwise
damaged.
Do not use a
cord that shows cracks or abrasion
damage along
its
length
or at either the
plug
or connector end.
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When
moving your refrigerator away
from the
wall,
be careful not to roll over or
damage
the
power
cord.
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DO NOT store or use
gasoline
or other flammable
vapors
and
liquids
in the
vicinity
of this or
any
other
appliance.
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DO NOT allow children to
climb, stand,
or
hang
on the
refrigerator
doors or shelves in the
refrigerator. They
could
damage
the
refrigerator
and
seriouslyinjure
themselves.
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Keep fingers
out of
pinch point
areas;
clearances between
the doors and cabinet are
necessarily
small.Becareful
closing
doors when children are in the area.
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Unplug your refrigerator
before
cleaning
or
making any
repairs.
NOTE: Service should be
preformed by
a
qualified
technician.
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Before
replacing
a burned-out
light
bulb,
unplug
the
refrigerator
or turn off
power
at the circuit breaker or fuse
box in order to avoid contact with a live wire filament.
(A
burned-out
light
bulb
may
break when
being replaced.)
NOTE:
Setting
either or both controls to the OFF
position
does not remove
power
to the
light
circuit.
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This
refrigerator
must be
properly
installed in accordance
with the Attention Installer Instructions that were
taped
to the front of the
refrigerator.
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After
your refrigerator
is in
operation,
do not touch the cold
surfaces in the freezer
compartment
when hands are
damp
or wet. Skin
may
adhere to the
extremely
coldsurfaces.
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In
refrigerators
with automatic
icemakers,
avoid contact
with the
moving parts
of the
ejector
mechanism,
or with the
heating
element that releases the cubes. DO NOT
place
fingers
or hands on the automatic
icemaking
mechanism
while the
refrigerator
is
plugged
in.
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DO NOT refreeze frozen foods which have thawed
completely.
The United States
Department
of
Agriculture
in
Home and Garden Bulletin No. 69
says:
...You
may safely
refreeze frozen foods that have thawed if
they
still contain ice
crystals
or if
they
are still cold---below
40\302\260F
(4\302\260C).
...Thawed
ground
meats,
poultry
or fish that have
any
off-
odor or off-colorshould not be refrozen and should not be
eaten. Thawed ice cream should bediscarded.If the odor
or color of
any
food is
poor
or
questionable, dispose
of it.
The food
may
be
dangerous
to eat.
Even
partial thawing
and
refreezing
reduces the
eating
quality
of
foods,
particularly
fruits,
vegetables
and
prepared
foods. The
eating quality
of red meats is affected less than
that of
many
other foods. Use refrozen foods as soon as
possible
to save as much of their
quality
as
you
can.
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Do not
modify
or extend the
power
cord
length.
It will cause electric shock or fire.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER
You will be killed or
seriously injured
if
you
don't follow instructions.
IMPORTANT:
Please read
carefully.
TOCONNECTELECTRICITY
RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD
The
refrigerator
should
always
be
plugged
into its own
individual
properly grounded
electrical outlet rated for
115
Volts,
60
Hz,
AC
only,
and fused at 15 or 20
amperes.
This
provides
the best
performance
and also
prevents
overloading
house
wiring
circuits which could cause a fire
hazard from overheated wires. It is recommended that a
separate
circuit
serving only
this
appliance
be
provided.
Use a
receptacle
which cannot be turned off with a switch
or
pull
chain. Do not use an extension cord.
Where a standard
two-prong
wall outlet is
encountered,
it is
your personal responsibility
and
obligation
to have it
replaced
with a
properly grounded three-prong
wall outlet.
Do
not,
under
any
circumstances,
cut or removethe
third
(ground) prong
from the
power
cord.
NOTE: Before
performing any type
of
installation,
cleaning,
or
removing
a
light
bulb,
turn the control
(Thermostat, Refrigerator
Control or Freezer
Control,
depending
on the
model)
to OFF and then disconnect the
refrigerator
from the electrical source. When
you
are
finished,
reconnectthe
refrigerator
to the electrical source
and reset the control
(Thermostat, Refrigerator
Control or
Freezer
Control,
depending
on the
model)
to the desired
setting.
USE OF EXTENSION CORDS
Becauseof
potential safety
hazards under certain
conditions,
we
strongly
recommend
against
the use of
an extension cord.
However,
if
you
still elect to use an
extension
cord,
it is
absolutely necessary
that it be a
UL-listed
(USA),
3-wire
grounding type appliance
extensioncord
having
a
grounding type plug
and
outlet,
and that the electrical
rating
of the cord be 15
amperes
(minimum)
and 120 volts.
Use of an extension cordwill increase the clearance
needed for the back of the
refrigerator.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
FOR PERSONAL
SAFETY,
this
appliance
must be
properly grounded.
Have the wall outlet and the
circuit checked
by
a
qualified
electrician to make sure
the outlet is
properly grounded.
Ensure
proper
ground
exists
before use.
3-prong
grounding
plug
3-prong
grounding type
wall
receptacle
Your old
refrigerator may
have a
coolingsystem
that used
CFCs
(chlorofluorocarbons).
CFCs are believedto harm
stratospheric
ozone.
If
you
are
throwing away your
old
refrigerator,
makesure
the CFC
refrigerant
is removed for
proper disposal by
a
qualified
servicer. If
you intentionally
release this CFC
refrigerant,you
can be
subject
to fines and
imprisonment
under
provisions
of environmental
legislation.
DANGER:
RISK OF CHILD
ENTRAPMENT
Junked or abandoned
refrigerators
are
dangerous...
even if
they
will sit for
just
a few
days.
If
you
are
deposing
of
your
old
refrigerator,please
follow the
instructions at
right
to
help prevent
accidents.
BEFOREYOU THROW
AWAY
YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR
OR
FREEZER
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Take off the doors.
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Leave the shelves in
place
so that
children
may
not
easily
climb inside.
CFC DISPOSAL
GROUNDING
REQUIREMENTS
6
7
PARTS
AND
FEATURES
Use this
page
to become more familiar with the
parts
and features.
Page
references are included for
your
convenience.
NOTE: This
guide
covers severaldifferent models. The
refrigerator you
have
purchased may
have some
or all of the items listedbelow.The locations of the features shown below
may
not match
your
model.
A
B
F
N
M
E
L
I
H
G
K
J
P
C
D
Q
C
O
Refrigerator Light
(p. 27)
Filter
(Inside) (p. 26)
Modular Door Bins
(p. 24)
Refrigerator
Shelves
(p.21)
Optibin Crisper (p. 22)
(Keeps
fruits and
vegetable
fresh
and
crisper)
Ice Room
(p.18)
(Ice
Maker and Ice
Bucket)
Pull out Drawer
(p.25)
Turbo Motor
Tilt-Out Door Basket
(p. 24)
Durabase
(p.25)
Divider
(p. 25)
Ice
Bin
(p. 24)
Water Tank Cover
Snack Pan
(p. 22)
Egg
Box
(p.24)
Dairy
Bin
(p. 23)
Bottle Holder
(p.21)
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
Ice Bucket
IceRoom Door
UNPACKING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Remove
tape
and
any temporary
labels from
your
refrigerator
before
using.
Do not remove
any warning-
type
labels,
the modeland serial number
label,
or the
TechSheet that is attached to back wall of the
refrigerator.
To remove
any remaining tape
or
glue,
rub the area
briskly
with
your
thumb.
Tape
or
glue
residuecanalsobe
easily
removed
by rubbing
a small amount of
liquid
dish
soap
over the adhesive with
your fingers. Wipe
with warm
water and
dry.
Do not use
sharp
instruments,
rubbing
alcohol,
flammable
fluids,
or abrasive cleaners to remove
tape
or
glue.
These
products
can
damage
the surface of
your refrigerator.
For
more
information,
see the
Important Safety
Instructions
section.
Refrigerator
shelves are installed in the
shipping position.
Please reinstall shelves
according
to
your
individual
storage
needs.
INSTALLATION
1. To avoid
vibration,
the unit must be level. If
required,
adjust
the
leveling legs
to
compensate
for unevenness
of the floor. The front should be
slightly higher
than the
rear to aid in door
closing. Leveling legs
can be turned
easily by tipping
the cabinet
slightly.
Turn the
leveling
legs
clockwise
( )
to raise the
unit,
counterclockwise
( )
to lower it.
2. Install this
appliance
in an area where the
temperature
is between 55\302\260F
(13\302\260C)
and 110\302\260F
(43\302\260C.)
If the
temperature
around the
appliance
is too low or
high,
cooling ability may
be
adversely
affected.
3. Allow the clearance of at least 2 inch from the
ceiling
and 1
inch from the side walls for better
cooling efficiency,
ease of
installation,
proper
air circulation and electrical connections.
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CAUTION: Avoid
placing
the unit near heat
sources,
direct
sunlight
or moisture.
NEXT
1. Clean
your refrigeratorthoroughly
and
wipe
off all dust
accumulated
during shipping.
2. Install accessories such as ice cube
bin, drawers,
shelves, etc.,
in their
proper places. They
are
packed
together
to
prevent possible damage during shipment.
3. Let
your refrigerator
run for at least 2 or 3 hours before
putting
food in it. Check the flow of cold air in the
freezer
compartment
to ensure
proper cooling.
Your
refrigerator
is now
ready
for use.
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WARNING
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Be careful when
you
work with
hinge,
base
grille,
stopper
etc. You
may
be
injured.
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Do not
put
hands or foot or metal sticks into air
vents,
base
grille,
or bottom of
refrigerator.
You
may
be
injured
or receive an electrical shock.
Excessive
Weight
Hazard
Use two or more
people
to move and install
refrigerator.
Failure to do so canresult in back or other
injury.
When
Moving
Your
Refrigerator:
Your
refrigerator
is
heavy.
When
moving
the
refrigerator
for
cleaning
or
service,
be sure to
protect
the floor.
Always pull
the
refrigerator straight
out
when
moving
it. Do not
wiggle
or walk the
refrigerator
when
trying
to move
it,
as floor
damage
could occur.
Explosion
Hazard
Keep
flammable materials and
vapors,
such as
gasoline, away
from
refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in
death,
explosion,
or fire.
8
HOW TO REMOVE DOOR HANDLES
(LFX25960**/LFX21960**Models)
To move
refrigerator through
a house
door,
it
may
be
necessary
to remove the
refrigertor
door handles.
NOTE: Handle
appearance may vary
from
illustrations on this
page.
1.
Removing Refrigerator
Handle
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Grasp
the handle
tightly
with both hands
and slide the handle
up (1)(this may
require
some
force).
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The
keyhole
slots
(2)
on the backof the
handle allow the handle to
separate
from
the
mounting
screws
(3).
w CAUTION:The handlecouldbe
damaged
if
you
hit it with a hammer
while
removing
or
attaching.
w CAUTION: When
you
assemble or
disassemble
handle,
you
must
push
or
pull
with reasonable force.
2.
Removing
Freezer Drawer Handle
\342\200\242
Press the handle
against
door first.
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Grasp
the handle
tightly
with both hands
and slide the handleto
right (1)(this may
require
some
force).
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The
keyhole
slots
(2)
on the backof the
handle allow the handle to
separate
from
the
mounting
screws
(3).
9
Screws
mounted
on door
Keyhole
slots
on backof
handle
Screws
mounted
on door
Keyhole
slots
on back of
handle
HOW TO REPLACE DOOR HANDLES
(LFX25960**/LFX21960**Models)
NOTE: Handle
appearance may vary
from
illustrations on this
page.
1.
Reinstalling
the
Refrigerator
DoorHandle
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Align keyhole
slots
(1)
on the
top
and
bottom of the back of the handle with the
screws
(2)
mounted on the front of the
door.
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Press the handle
against
the door
front,
making
sure that the screws
(2) go
into the
keyhole
slots
(1).
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Holding
the handle with both
hands,
press
it
firmly against
the front of the door and
slidethe handledown
(3).
2.
Reinstalling
the Freezer Drawer Handle
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Align keyhole
slots
(4)
on the
right
and left
sides of the back of the handle with the
screws
(5)
mounted on the front of the
drawer.
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Press the handle
against
the drawer
front,
making
sure that the screws
(5) go
into the
keyhole
slots
(4).
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Holding
the handle with both
hands,
press
it
firmly against
the front of the drawer and
slidethe handleto the left
(6).
10
Screws
mounted
on door
Screws
mounted
on door
Keyhole
slots
on back of
handle
HOWTO REMOVE DOOR HANDLES
(LFX25970**/LFX21970** Models)
To move
refrigerator through
a house
door,
it
maybe necessary
to remove
refrigerator
and freezerdoorhandles.
NOTE: Handle
appearance may vary
from illustrations on this
page.
1.
Removing Refrigerator
Handle
\342\200\242
Loosen the set screws with the 3/32\" Allen
wrench and remove the handle.
NOTE: If the handle
mounting
fasteners
need to be
tightened
or
removed,
usea 1/4\"
Allen wrench.
2.
Removing
Freezer Drawer Handle
\342\200\242
Loosen the set screws located on the lower
side of the handle with the 3/32\"Allen
wrench and remove the handle.
NOTE:If the handle
mounting
fasteners
need to be
tightened
or
removed,
usea 1/4\"
Allen wrench.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION
11
Allen Wrench
Set Screw
Mounting
Fasteners
HOW TO REPLACE DOOR HANDLES
(LFX25970**/LFX21970** Models)
NOTE: Handle
appearance may vary
from illustrations on this
page.
1.
Replacing Refrigerator
DoorHandle
\342\200\242
Place the handle on the door
by adjusting
handle
footprints
to fit
mounting
fastners and
tighten
the set
screws with the 3/32\"Allen wrench.
NOTE: If the handle
mounting
fasteners need to be
tightened
or removed use a 1/4\" Allen wrench.
2.
Replacing
Freezer Drawer Handle
\342\200\242
Place the handle on the door
by adjusting
handle
footprints
to fit
mounting
fastners and
tighten
the set
screws on the bottom of the handle with a 3/32\"
Allen wrench.
NOTE: If the handle
mounting
fasteners need to be
tightened
or removed use a 1/4\" Allen wrench.
12
Mounting
Fasteners
REMOVING
AND
REPLACINGREFRIGERATORDOORS
1.
Removing Refrigerator
Door
w CAUTION: Before
you begin, unplug
the
refrigerator.
Remove food and bins from doors.
u
Left Door
-
FIG.2
1.Disconnect water
supply
tube
by pushing
back on the disconnect
ring (4).
-
FIG.1
2.
Open
door.Loosen
top hinge
cover screw
(1).
Use flat
tip
screwdriver to
pry
back hooks on front underside of cover
(3).
Lift
up
cover.
3. Disconnect door switch wire harness
(2).
Remove cover.
4. Pull out the tube.
5. Disconnectthethreewire harnesses
(5).
Remove the
grounding
screw
(6).
6. Rotate
hinge
lever
(7)
counterclockwiseand remove. Lift
top hinge (8)
free of
hinge
lever latch
(9).
w CAUTION:When
lifting hinge
free of
latch,
be careful that door does not fall forward.
7. Lift door
up
from middle
hinge pin
and remove door.
8. Place
door,
inside
facing up,
down onto a
non-scratching
surface.
u
Right
Door
-
FIG.3
1.
Open
door. Loosen
top hinge
cover screw
(1).
Lift
up
cover
(3).
2. Disconnect door switch wire harness
(2).
Remove cover.
3. Disconnectwire harness
(5).
Remove the
grounding
screw
(6).
4. Rotate
hinge
lever
(7)
clockwiseand remove. Lift
top hinge (8)
free of
hinge
lever latch
(9).
w CAUTION:When
lifting hinge
free of
latch,
be careful that door does not fall forward.
5. Lift door
up
from middle
hinge pin (10)
and remove door.
6. Place
door,
inside
facing up,
down onto a
non-scratching
surface.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION
13
14
2.
Reinsalling
the
Refrigerator
Door
u
Right
Door
1. Lower the door onto middle
hinge pin (10).
2. Fit
top hinge (8)
over
hinge
lever latch
(9)
and into
place.
Insert
hinge
lever
(7)
under lever latch. Rotate lever
counterclockwise to secure
hinge.
3. Install the
grounding
screw
(6)
and connect the three wire harnesses
(5).
4. Connect door switch wire harness
(2).
5.Hook tab on door switch side of coverunder
edge
of wire
opening
in cabinet
top.
Position cover
(3)
into
place.
Insert
and
tighten
cover screw
(1).
u
Left Door
1. Lower the door onto middle
hinge pin (10).
2. Fit
top hinge (8)
over
hinge
lever latch
(9)
and into
place.
Insert
hinge
lever
(7)
under lever latch. Rotate lever clockwise
to secure
hinge.
3. Install the
grounding
screw
(6)
and connect the three wire harnesses
(5).
4. Connect door switch wire harness
(2).Push
thewater
supply
tube into the hall on the
top
case and
pull
it out on the
backplate.
5. Insertthe water
supply
tube
(4)
into the connector tube until
you
see
only
one scale mark.
(Fully
insert the tube over
5/8\"(15mm)).
6. Hook tab on door switch side of cover
(3)
under
edge
of wire
opening
in cabinet
top.
Position cover into
place.
Insert
and
tighten
cover screw
(1).
Correct
Incorrect
15
HOW TO REMOVE
AND
INSTALL
THE
PULLOUT
DRAWER
IMPORTANT: To avoid
possible injury
or
product
or
property damage, you
will need two
people
to
perform
the
following
instructions.
1.
Removing
Pullout Drawer
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Pull the drawer
open
to full extension. Remove the
lower basket
(1) by lifting
basket from rail
system.
(If you
tilt the
door,
it will be
easier.)
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Press both
hangers
with
your
thumbs to lift it
up.
\342\200\242
Separate
the left and
right
rail cover
\342\200\242
Remove the
screws(2)
of the rail on both sides.
\342\200\242
With both
hands,
hold both sides of the doorand
pull
it
up
to
separate
it from the rails.
\342\200\242
With both
hands,
hold the center bar and
push
it in to let
both rails fitted
simultaneously.
w CAUTION: When
you
remove the
drawer,
do not hold
the handle. If it
may
come off and it could cause
personal injury.
w CAUTION: When
laying
the drawer
down,
be careful
not to
damage
the floor or hurt
your
feet
by
the
sharp
edges
on
hinge
side.
HOW TO REMOVE
AND
INSTALL
THE
PULLOUT
DRAWER
IMPORTANT: To avoid
possible injury
or
product
or
property damage, you
will need two
people
to
perform
the
following
instructions.
2.
Installing
Pullout Drawer
\342\200\242
With both
hands,
hold the center bar and
push
it out to
let both rails out to full extension
simultaneously.
\342\200\242
Hook door
supports (1)
into rail tabs
(2).
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Lower door into final
position
and
tighten
the screws
(3).
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Make sure
you
have a
right
rail cover for each side.
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Align
the
top
holes of the rail cover with the
top
holes of
the door
supports
to assemble the rail covers.
\342\200\242
With the drawer
pulled
out to full
extension,
insert the
lower basket
(4)
in the rail
assembly.
w WARNING: To
prevent
accidental child and
pet
entrapment
or suffocation risk. DO NOT allow them to
play
inside of drawer.
w WARNING: DO NOT
step
or sit down on freezerdoor.
Right
Rail Cover
Left
Rail Cover
Assembly
Hole
16
LEVELING
AND
DOOR ALIGNMENT
Leveling
Your
refrigerator
has two front
leveling legs---one
on the
right
and one on the left.
Adjust legs
to alter tilt from front-
to-back or side-to-side. If
your refrigerator
seems
unsteady
or
you
want the doors to close
easier,
adjust
the
refrigerator's
tilt
using
the instructions below:
1.
Plug
the
refrigerator's power
cord into a
3-prong grounded
outlet. Move the
refrigerator
into its final
position.
Remove
the base cover.
To remove the base cover
1.
Open
the Freezer Drawer.
(Drawer
not shown for
clarity.)
2. Once drawer is
open
there is sufficient clearance to
remove
legs
on
top
of cover.
To
replace
base cover
\342\200\242
Place cover into
position
and insert and
tighten legs.
2. Turn the
leveling leg
clockwiseto raise that side of the
refrigerator
or counterclockwiseto lower it. It
may
take
several turns of the
leveling leg
to
adjust
the tilt of the
refrigerator.
NOTE:
Having
someone
push
backward
against
the
top
of the
refrigerator
takes some
weight
off the
leveling legs.
This makes it easier to
adjust
the
legs.
3.
Open
both doors
again
and check to make sure that
they
close
easily.
If
not,
tilt the
refrigerator slightly
more
to the rear
by turning
both
leveling legs
clockwise. It
may
take several more
turns,
and
you
should turn both
leveling legs
the same amount.
4.
Re-adjust
if
necessary.
5. Reinstall the base cover.
NOTE:Your new
refrigerator
is
uniquely designed
with
two fresh food doors. Either door can be
opened
or
closed
independently
of one another. You
may
have to
exert
slight pressure
on doors to
get
them to close
completely.
Door
Alignment
If the
space
between
your
doors is
uneven,
follow the
instructions below to
align
the doors:
1. With one
hand,
lift
up
the door
you
want to raise at
middle
hinge.
2. With other
hand,
use
pliers
to insert
snap ring
as
shown.
3. Insert additional
snap rings
until the doors are
aligned.
(Three snap rings
are
provided
with the
refrigerator.)
17
SETTING
THE
CONTROLS
Temperature
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Your
refrigerator
has a control
pad
on the
dispenser
that lets
you regulate
the
temperature
in the freezer and
refrigerator
compartments.
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Initially
set the REFRIGERATOR CONTROL at 37\302\260F
(3\302\260C)
and the FREEZER CONTROL at 0\302\260F
(--18\302\260C).
Leave it at
this
setting
for 24 hours
(oneday)
to stabilize. Then
adjust
the
compartment temperature
as desired.
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Every
time
you
touch the freezer
temperatureadjust
button,
the
temperature changes
in a
circulating
order of
"-1\" "5\" "3\"
"0\".
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Every
time
you
touch the
refrigeratortemperatureadjust
button,
the
temperature changes
in a
circulating
order of
"42\"
"37\".
w CAUTION: The control
display
is
operated by
touch.
Excessive moisture on the
display may
cause a
malfunction. Please
keep display
cleanand
dry.
NOTE: This is to
prevent
the unintended
working
error
when
touching again.
When 10 seconds has
passed
sincefinal
touch,
the existed
display
blinks once and
then the
key
starts to work
by
second touch.
(LFX25960**/LFX21960** only)
Ice Plus
\342\200\242
When
you
touch the \"ICE PLUS\"
button,
the
graphic
[ ]
will
light up
in the
display
and it continues for 24hours.
It will
automatically
shut off after 24hours have
passed.
Or
you
can
stop
this function
manually by touching
the
button one more time.
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This function imcreases both
icemaking
and
freezing
capabilities.
Dispenser
\342\200\242
You can select
water,
crushed
ice,
or cubedice
by
touching
button as
you
desire.
\342\200\242
There could be some
dripping
after
dispensing.
It is recommended to hold
your cup
for a
couple
of seconds after
dispensing.
NOTE : The
dispenser
is
desinged
not to
operate
while either
refrigerator
door is left
open.
Filter
\342\200\242
It
displays
in months the number of months left to
exchange
the filter from the moment
power
is connected
to the
refrigerator.
\342\200\242
If
you
have
changed
the filter after 6 months of use or
want to reset the filter
display, press
and hold the Filter
Reset Button 3 seconds or more and the filter
display
will be initialized with a
buzzing
sound.
NOTE : The
average
life of the filter is 6 months.
Auto
Light (LFX25970**/LFX21970** only)
\342\200\242
The
dispenser lamp
is on or off
automatically by brightness
of
the room discoveredfrom the
light
senser.
Light
/
Light
Sensor
(LFX25970**/LFX21970** only)
\342\200\242
If the
light
is set \"Auto\"
mode,
dispenser light
will
automatically
turn on and off
according
to the
brightness
of room detected
by
light
sensor.
Alarm
\342\200\242
When the
power
is connected to the
refrigerator,
door
alarm is
initially
set OFF and door alarm
display
will
show . When
you
touch
button,
the
display
will
change
to and door alram function is now activated.
\342\200\242
When either
refrigerator
or the freezer dooris left
open
for more than 60
seconds,
the alarm will
ding
to let
you
know the door is
open.
\342\200\242
When
you
close the
door,
the dooralarm will
stop dinging.
\342\200\242
If
you
want to disable the door alarm
function,
touch
button then the door alarm
display
will switched to .
Lock
\342\200\242
When the
power
is
initially
connected to the
refrigerator,
Lock Function is Off.
\342\200\242
If
you
want to activate Lock Function to lock other
buttons,
press
and hold button for 3 seconds or
more.
sign
will be
displayed
and the Lock Function
is now enabled.
\342\200\242
No buttons other than button will work even
including dispenser
button while Lock Function is
enabled.
\342\200\242
To disable the Lock
Function,
press
and hold button
for 3 seconds or more.
Ambient
Temperature Display
Window.
\342\200\242
Temperature
is
displayed only
between
16\302\260F
~
120\302\260F
(-9\302\260C
~
49\302\260C).
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Temperature
less than 15F
(-9\302\260C)
is
indicated with LO and
temperature
more
than 121\302\260F
(49\302\260C)
is indicated with HI.
Temperature
Mode Switch Function
(\302\260F<->\302\260C)
\342\200\242
If
you
want to convert \302\260Fto \302\260Cor vice
versa,
press
and
hold button and button
simultaneously
for 5
seconds or more.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
(LFX25970**/LFX21970**)
(LFX25960**/LFX21960**)
18
Display
Power
Saving
Mode
This function
places
the
display
into
power saving
modeuntil the next time the door is
opened.
Pressthe FREEZER and ICE PLUS buttons
simultaneously
and hold them for 5 seconds until the
Ding
sounds. All LEDs
will then turn
ON,
then OFF.When the
power saving
mode is
activated,
the
display
will remain off until the next time the
dooris
opened.
Then,
it will come on whenever a door is
opened
or a button is
pressed
and remain on for 20 seconds
after the last door
opening
or button selection. To deactivate the
power saving
mode,
press
the FREEZER and ICE
PLUS buttons
simultaneously
and hold them for 5 seconds until the
Ding
sounds.
ENSURING PROPER
AIR
CIRCULATION
Do not block air channels with
any objects
or food for air circulationto
prevent
food loss due to the lack of
cooling
air.
w
CAUTIONS
Throw
away
the first 20 ice cubes
made,
and the first 7
glass
of
dispensed
water after installation.
This is also recommended if the
refrigerator
has not been used for a
long
time.
Keep
children
away
from the
dispenser.
Children
may play
with or
damage
the controls.
Storing
cans or otheritemsin the ice bucket
may damage
the icemaker.
Never use thin
crystal glass
or
crockery
to collecticecubes.
Such
glasses
or containers
may
be broken.
Get icecubesfirst into a
glass
before
dispensing
water.
Water
may splash
if it is done in
opposite way..
Keep your
hands and tools outofthe iceroom door and
dispenser
chute..
You could break
something
or
injure yourself.
Shake the ice bucket
occasionally
to levelthe icein it.
Sometimes the ice
piles up
near the
icemaker,
causing
the icemaker to misread the amount of ice cubes and
stop
producing
ice.
Never use narrow or
deep glass.
Icecould be stuck inside
dispenser
chute
and,
thus the
refrigerator
could fail.
Keep
the
glass
at a
proper
distancefrom
dispenser
chute.
A
glass
too close to the outlet
may
hinder ice from
coming
out.
Keep
the ice room door closed
tightly
after
opening
it.
If the ice room door were not closed
tightly,
the cold air in the ice room would come into
refrigerator compartment
and freeze food. This couldcausethe ice maker not to
produce
ice.
Close the iceroom door until
you
hear the sound \"flick\".
When the door doesn't
properly
close,
icein the ice room could be
melt,
or frost and icicle could
be formed within the
refrigerator.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
IceBucket
Ice Room Door
19
HOW TO USE
A NEW
DOOR ICEBUCKET
The ice maker will
stop producing
ice when icebucket is full. If
you
need more
ice,
please
use the extra icebucket in
freezer
compartment
so icemaker can
keepproducing
ice.
How to remove the Door Ice Bucket.
How to reinstall the Door Ice Bucket.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
20
1.
Grip
the handle as shown in
the
picture
2. Lift the lower
part slightly.
3. Take the icebucket out
slowly.
1 .
Replace
ice bucket
by slightly slanting
it to avoid
touching
the ice maker.
*
Avoid
touching
the automatic shut off arm when
replacing
the ice bucket.
ADJUSTING CONTROLSETTINGS
Give the
refrigerator
time to cool down
completely
before
making
final
adjustments.
It is best to wait 24 hours
before
doing
this. The
mid-settings
indicated in the
previous
section should be correctfor normal household
refrigerator usage.
The controls are set
correctly
when
milk or
juice
is as cold as
you
like and when ice cream
is firm.
The
refrigerator
control functions as the thermostat for the
entire
appliance (refrigerator
and freezer
sections).
The
higher
the number
setting,
the
longer
the
compressor
will
run to
keep
the
temperature
colder. The freezercontrol
adjusts
the cold air flow from the freezer to the
refrigerator.Setting
the freezercontrol to a lower
temperature keeps
more coldair in the Freezer
compartment
to make it colder.
If
you
need to
adjust temperatures
in the
refrigerator
or
freezer,
start
by adjusting
the
refrigerator.
Then wait 24
hours before
checking
the freezer
temperature.
If it is too
warm or too
cold,
then
adjust
the freezer control.
Use the
settings
listed in the chart below as a
guide.
Always
remember to wait at least 24 hours between
adjustments.
FOODSTORAGE GUIDE
Wrap
or store food in the
refrigerator
in
airtight
and
moisture-proof
material unless otherwise noted. This
prevents
food odorand taste transfer
throughout
the
refrigerator.
For dated
products,
check date code to
ensure freshness.
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CONDITION/
REASON:
REFRIGERATOR section too
warm
--
Door
opened
often
--
Large
amount of food added
--
Room
temperature very
warm
FREEZER section too
warm/ice not made fast
enough
--
Door
opened
often
--
Large
amount of food added
--
Very
cold room
temperature
(can't cycle
often
enough)
--
Heavy
ice
usage
--
Air vents blocked
by
items
REFRIGERATOR section too
cold
--
Controlsnot set
correctly
for
your
conditions
FREEZERsectiontoocold
--
Controls not set
correctly
for
your
conditions
RECOMMENDED
ADJUSTMENT:
Set REFRIGERATOR
control to next lower
number,
wait 24
hours,
then re-check
Set FREEZERcontrol
to next lower
number,
wait 24
hours,
then re-
check
Move items out of
airstream
Set REFRIGERATOR
control to next
higher
number,
wait 24
hours,
then re-check
Set FREEZERcontrol
to next
higher
number,
wait 24
hours,
then re-
check
Items
Butteror
margarine
Cheese
Milk
Eggs
Fruit
Leafy vegetables
Vegetables
with
skins
(carrots,
peppers)
Fish
Leftovers
How to
u
Keepopened
butter in a covered
dish or closed
compartment.
When
storing
an extra
supply,
wrap
in freezer
packaging
and
freeze.
u
Store in the
original wrapping
until
you
are
ready
to use it. Once
opened, rewrap tightly
in
plastic
wrap
or aluminum foil.
u
Wipe
milk cartons. For best
storage, place
milk on interior
shelf,
not on door shelf.
u
Store in
original
carton or
Egg
Box
on interior
shelf,
not on door shelf.
u
Wash,
let
dry,
and store in
refrigerator
in
plastic bags
or in
the
crisper.
Do not wash or hull
berries until
you
are
ready
to use
them. Sortand
keep
berries in
their
original
container in a
crisper,
or store in a
sloosely
closed
paper bag
on a
refrigerator
shelf.
u
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.
u
Place in
plastic bags
or
plastic
container and store in
crisper.
u
Use fresh fish and shellfish the
same
day purchased.
u
Coverleftovers with
plastic wrap
or aluminum foil. Plastic
containerswith
tight
lids can also
be used.
STORING FROZEN FOOD
NOTE: For further information about
preparing
food for
freezing
or food
storage
times,
check a freezer
guide
or a
reliable cookbook.
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 also
dry
out frozen food.
Packaging
recommendations
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Rigid plastic
containers with
tight-fitting
lids
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Straight-sided canning/freezing jars
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Heavy-duty
aluminum foil
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Plastic-coated
paper
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Non-permeable plastic wraps
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Specified freezer-grade self-sealing plastic bags
Follow
package
or containerinstructions for
proper
freezing
methods.
Do not use
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Bread
wrappers
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Non-polyethylene plastic
containers
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Containers without
tight
lids
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Wax
paper
or wax-coated freezer
wrap
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Thin,
semi-permeable wrap
w
CAUTION: Do not
keep beverage
cans or
plastic
food
containersin the freezer
compartment. They may
break
if
they
freezer.
Freezing
Your freezer will not
quick-freeze any 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
cubicfoot of freezer
space).
Leave
enough space
in
the freezer for air to circulate around
packages.
Becareful
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
(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.
REFRIGERATOR SECTION
WATER
DISPENSER
Tray
can be
easily
removed
by pressing
and
pulling
it.
Tilt
up
the front of
tray slightly
and
snap
the ribs into the
holes to reinstall the
tray.
w WARNING: Do not throw
your
hands in the water & ice
opening. Doing
so can result in
amputation
or cuts.
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Holes
Ribs
REFRIGERATOR SHELVES
The shelves in
your refrigerator
are
adjustable
to meet
your
individual
storage
needs. Your model
may
have
glass
or wire shelves.
Storing
similar food items
together
in
your refrigerator
and
adjusting
the shelves to fit different
heights
of items will
make
finding
the exact item
you
want
easier;
it will also
reduce the amount of time the
refrigerator
door is
open,
saving energy.
IMPORTANT: Do not clean
glass
shelveswith warm
water when
they
are cold. Shelves
may
break if
exposed
to sudden
temperature changes
or
impact,
such as
bumping.
For
your protection, glass
shelvesare made
with
tempered glass,
which will shatter into small
pebble-
sized
pieces.
NOTE:Glassshelvesare
heavy.
Use
special
care when
removing
them to avoid
dropping
them.
Adjusting
Shelves
Remove shelves from the
shipping position
and
replace
shelvesin the
position you
want.
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To remove a shelf---Tilt
up
the front of the shelf in the
direction of
(1)
and lift it in the direction of
(2).
Pull the
shelf out.
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To reinstall a shelf---Tilt the front of the shelf
up
and
guide
the shelf hooksinto the slots at a desired
height.
Then lowerthe front of the shelf so that the hooks
drop
into the slots.
w CAUTION: Make sure that shelves are levelfrom one
side to the other. Failure to do so
may
result in the
shelf
falling
or
spilling
food.
Sliding
Out Shelves
You can slide
glass
shelves in and out of
your refrigerator
as follows.
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To slide the shelf
out,
carefullypull
front of shelf
toward
you.
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To slide shelf
in,
push
shelf in until it
stops.
BOTTLE HOLDER
Bottles can bestored
laterally
with this bottle holder. It
can be attached to
any
shelf.
Bottleholdercanberemoved
by pulling
it
straight
out and
installed
by placing
it at the end of the shelf
you
want and
pushing
it inward.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
23
SNACK
PAN
While
holding
the chef fresh with one
hand,
pull
it forward
slightly.
OPTIBIN CRISPERS
The
Optibin Crispers provide fresher-tasting
fruit and
vegetables by letting you easily
control
humidity
inside the
crisper.
The
Optibin Crispers
include:
1)
a
humidity
control
knob at the front of the
crisper
cover and
2)
a
large
lattice on
the inner surface of the cover to hold or release moisture.
CRISPER HUMIDITY CONTROL
You can control the amount of
humidity
in the moisture-
sealed
crispers.
Store
vegetables
or fruits
requiring
more
or less
humidity
in
separate crispers. Adjust
the control to
any setting
between and .
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lets moist air out of the
crisper
for best
storage
of
fruits.
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keeps
moist air in the
crisper
for best
storage
of
fresh,
leafy vegetables.
w CAUTION: The
glass
shelf over the
crisper
is not
firmly
secured. Be careful when
tilting.
REMOVING CRISPER
u
Crispers
without rails
1.To
remove,
pull
the drawer out to full extension.
2. Lift the front of the
crisper up,
then
pull
it
straight
out.
3. To
install,
slightly
tilt
up
the front and insert the drawer
into the frame and
push
it back into
place.
u
Crispers
with rails
To remove
crisper
1. Pull the drawer out to full extension.
2. Lift the front of the
crisper up
and
pull
it
straight
out.
To
replace crisper
1. Push rails to the back of the
compartment.
2. Insert the back corner of the
crisper
into the frame.
3.
Slightly
tilt
up
the front and
push
the drawerbackuntil it
snaps
into
place.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
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1
2
To remove
crisper
door
flap
1. Raise the door
flap
as
high
as it will
open.
2. Press the
plastic hinge
toward the center of the door
flap
with
your finger.
3. Lift the door out of its
place.
4. To
replace,
reverse the above
procedure.
To remove the
glass
1. Lift
up
the
glass
after
inserting
a
finger
into a hole
under the
crisper
cover.
2. Pull the
glass up
and out.
CRISPER COVER
WITH
LATTICE ON
INNER
SURFACE
To remove the latticeon inner surface
1. Remove
crisper
cover
(as
illustrated
above).
2. Hold the
glass
cover and turn the
crisper
cover over.
3. For each lattice hold lattice and
pull
sides of the cover
outward to remove lattice.
To
replace
lattice on innersurface
1.For each lattice insert middle tab in 1
(closed
to
glass
cover)and pull
sides of the cover to insert lattice.
DAIRYBIN
1.To remove the
dairy
bin,
simply
lift it and
pull straight
out.
2.To
replace
the
dairy
bin,
slide it in above the desired
location and
push
down until it
stops.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
25
1
2
2
3
1
MODULAR DOOR
BIN
The door bins are removable for
easy cleaning
and
adjusting.
1. To remove the
bin,
simply
lift the bin
up
and
pull
straight
out.
2. To
replace
the
bin,
slide it in above the desired
support
button and
push
down until it
stops.
w WARNING:
Somebody
can be hurt if door bins are not
firmly
assembled.
w NOTE: DO NOT
adjust
a bin that is loaded with food.
w CAUTION:DO NOT allow children to
play
with
baskets.
Sharp
corners on baskets could cause
injury.
EGG BOX
Store the
egg
box on interior
shelf,
not on door shelf.
w
CAUTION:Do not use the
egg
box as an ice
storage
bin in the freezer
compartment.
The
egg
boxcan
easily
break if it freezes.
FREEZER
SECTION
TILTING DOOR
The
tilting
door
provides easy
access for stored foods.
Howto use
Tilt the door down and
pull
it out.
w WARNING: Be careful when
you open tilting
door so
that
you
do not
injure your
foot!
TILT-OUTDOOR
BASKET(LFX25*****
only)
To remove basket
1. Pull one of the brackets
upward.
2. Remove basket from both brackets.
To
replace
basket
1.Insert bracket into one side. Hook end of basket into
bracket.
2. Hook other basketend into other bracket. Push bracket
down into
place.
3. Be sure back of basket
goes
behind retention tab on
each bracket.
ICE
BIN
1.To
separate
the ice
bin,
pull
out the drawer as much as
possible.
2.
Gently
lift and
pull
out the ice bin.
3.To
install,
pull
out the drawer as much as
possible
and set
the ice bin in its correct
position,
then
push
in the drawer.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
26
1
2
DRAWER
ICE BIN
DURABASE
1. To remove the
Durabase,
push
it back to the end as
much as
possible.
Tilt
up
the front of the Durabase and
pull straight
out.
2. To
install,
insert the Durabase in rail
assembly.
DURABASE
DIVIDER
The Durabase divider allows
you
to
organize
the
Durabase area into sections.
1. To
remove,
pull
divider
staight up.
2. To
install,
hook
top
corners of divider over
top edge
of
durabase.
w WARNING: When the dividerof the freezer drawer is
removed,
children
may
crawl inside.
PULL OUT
DRAWER
To
separate
the
drawer,
push
the front left and
right
hooks
in direction to
pull up
and remove.
Then
gently
lift the
gear part
of rear left and
right
side of
the drawer and
pull
it out in direction.
To
install,
reposition
the
gear part
of rear left and
right
side of the drawer after
pulling
out both rails as much as
possible,
and
gently push
down both left and
right
side
while
checking
the hook on the front
part.
27
1
2
2
3
1
Hook
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FILTER
It is recommended that
you replace
the filter when the
water filter indicator
light
turns on or
your
water
dispenser
or ice maker
performance
decreases
noticeably.
After
changing
the water filter
cartridge,
reset the water
filter status
display
and indicator
light by pressing
and
holding
the button for 3 seconds.
1. Remove the old
cartridge.
Placea container under
the hole of filter holder.
NOTE: When filter is
being
removed,
the water drains
through
the hole.
Rotate the knob of the
cartridge
counter
clockwise.
Pull out the filter
cartridge.
2.
Replace
with a new
cartridge.
Take the new
cartridge
out of its
packaging
and
remove
protective
coverfrom the
o-rings.
With
cartridge
knob in the vertical
position, push
the
new filter
cartridge
into the cover until it
stops.
If
you
can't turn the filter from side to
side,
it isn't
fully
inserted. Push it in
firmly
and twist it into
place.
You
will hear the
snap
when it clicks into
place.
Using
its
handle,
twist the
cartridge
clockwise about 1/4
turn. You will hear the
snap
when it clicks into
place.
3.
Flushing
the Water
System
After
Replacing
Filter
Dispense
water
through
the water
dispenser
for 3
minutes to
purge
the
system.
NOTE: To
purchase replacement
water filter
cartridges,
visit
your
local
appliance
dealer or
part
distributor. You
can also visit our website:
www.lgappliances.com
or call
1-877-714-7481.The
replacement
water filter
cartridge's
part
number is 5231JA2006B.
Both the
refrigerator
and freezer sections defrost
automatically.
However,
clean both sections about once
a month to
prevent
odors.
Wipe up spills immediately.
GENERAL CLEANINGTIPS
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Unplug refrigerator
or disconnect
power.
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Remove all removable
parts,
such as
shelves,
crispers,
etc.Refer to sections in
Using
Your
Refrigerator
for removal instructions.
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Use a clean
sponge
or soft cloth and a mild
detergent
in
warm water. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners.
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Hand
wash,
rinse and
dry
all surfaces
thoroughly.
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Plug
in
refrigerator
or reconnect
power.
OUTSIDE
Waxing
external
painted
metal surfaces
helps provide
rust
protection.
Do not wax
plastic parts.
Wax
painted
metal
surfaces at least twice a
year using appliance
wax
(or
auto
paste wax).Apply
wax with a
clean,
soft cloth.
For
products
with a stainless steel
exterior,
use a clean
sponge
or soft cloth and a mild
detergent
in warm water.
Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners.
Dry thoroughly
with a soft cloth.
INSIDE WALLS
(allow
freezer to warm
up
so
cloth won't
stick)
To
help
remove
odors,
you
can wash the insideof the
refrigerator
with a mixture of
baking
soda and warm water.
Mix 2
tablespoons baking
soda to 1
quart
of water
(26 g
soda to 1 liter
water.)
Be sure the
baking
soda is
completely
dissolved so does it not scratch the surfaces
of the
refrigerator.
w
CAUTION: While
cleaning
the
inside,
do not
spray
water.
DOOR LINERS
AND
GASKETS
Do not use
cleaning
waxes,
concentrated
detergents,
bleaches,
or cleaners
containing petroleum
on
plastic
refrigerator parts.
PLASTIC PARTS
(covers
and
panels)
Do not use window
sprays,
abrasive
cleansers,
or flammable
fluids. These can scratch or
damage
the material.
LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT
NOTE: Not all
appliance
bulbs will fit
your refrigerator.
Be
sure to
replace
the bulb with one of the same
size,
shape
and
wattage.
To
change Refrigerator Light
Bulbs
1.
Unplug Refrigerator,
or disconnect
power
at the circuit
breaker.
2. If
necessary,
remove
top
shelf or shelves.
3.
Using
a flat
instrument,
gently pry
the
lamp
cover loose in
the front as shown. Rotate downward to remove rear tabs.
4. Make sure the bulbs are cool to the touch.
Turn bulbs counterclockwise to remove. Insert new
bulb(s).
5.Assemblein reverse order
by snapping
the
Lamp
Cover
in,
engaging
the rear tabs followed
by
the front tabs.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Before
replacing
a burned-out
light
bulb,
either
unplug
the
refrigerator
or turn off
power
at the circuit breaker
or fuse box.
NOTE:
Moving
the control to the OFF
position
does not remove
power
to the
light
circuit.
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Explosion
Hazard
Use non-flammablecleaner.
Failure to do so can result in
death,
explosion,
or fire.
To
change
freezer
light
1.
Unplug refrigerator power
cord form outlet.
2.
Using
a flat
instrument,
gently pry
the
lamp
cover loose
in the front as shown. Rotate downward to remove the
rear tabs.
3. Make sure the bulb is cool to the touch. Turn the bulb
counterclockwise to remove.
4.
Replace
with a new 60-watt
appliance
bulb.
5. Insert tabs on backof cover into slots in freezer
ceiling.
Push cover
up
to
snap
front into
place.
w CAUTION: DO NOT
placefingers
inside of cover.
Lamp may
be hot.
POWER INTERRUPTIONS
1.If the
power
will be out for 24 hours or
less,
keep
all
refrigerator
doors closed to
help
foods
stay
coldand frozen.
2. If the
power
will be out for more than 24 hours:
a)
Remove all frozen food and store it in a frozen
food locker.
WHEN
YOU GO ONVACATION
If
you
choose to leave the
refrigerator
onwhile
you
are
away,
follow these
steps
to
prepare your refrigerator
before
you
leave.
1. Use
up any perishables
and freeze other items.
2.
Empty
the ice bin.
If
you
choose to turn the
refrigerator
off before
you
leave,
follow these
steps.
1. Remove all food from the
refrigerator.
2.
Depending
on
your
model,
set the thermostat control
(refrigeratorcontrol)
to OFF. See the
Setting
the
Controls section.
3.Clean
refrigerator, wipe
it and
dry
well.
4.
Tape
rubber or wood blocksto the
tops
of both doors to
prop
them
open
far
enough
for air to
get
in. This
stops
odorand mold from
building up.
WHEN
YOU MOVE
When
you
are
moving your refrigerator
to a new
home,
follow these
steps
to
prepare
it for the move.
1. Remove all food from the
refrigerator
and
pack
all
frozen food in
dry
ice.
2.
Depending
on
your
model,
turn the thermostat control
(refrigerator control)
to OFF. See the
Setting
the
Controlssection.
3.
Unplug
the
refrigerator.
4.
Clean,
wipe
and
dry thoroughly.
5. Take out all removable
parts, wrap
them well and
tape
them
together
so
they
don't shift and rattle
during
the
move. Refer to sections in
Using your Refrigerator
for
removal instructions.
6.
Depending
on the
model,
raisethe front of the
refrigerator
so it rolls more
easily
OR screw in the
leveling legs
all the
way
so
they
don't
scrape
the floor.
See the Door
Closing
section.
7.
Tape
the doorsshut and
tape
the
power
cord to the
refrigerator
cabinet.
When
you get
to
your
new
home,
put everything
back
and refer to the
Installing
Your
Refrigerator
section for
preparation
instructions.
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OPERATIONINSTRUCTIONS
A
newly-installed refrigerator may
take
12
to
24
hours to
beginmaking
ice.
The icemaker will
produce
six cubes
per cycle---
approximately
100--130cubesin a 24-hour
period,
depending
on freezer
compartment temperature,
room
temperature,
number of door
openings
and other
operating
conditions.
If the
refrigerator
is used before the water connectionis
made to the
icemaker,
set the
power
switch to O
(off).
When the
refrigerator
has beenconnectedto the water
supply,
set the
power
switch to I
(on).
The icemaker will fill with water when it cools to
freezing.
A
newly-installed refrigerator may
take 12 to 24 hours to
begin making
ice cubes.
Throw
away
the first few batches of ice to allow the water
line to clear.
Be sure
nothing
interferes with the
sweep
of the
Automatic Shut off Arm.
When the bin fills to the level of the Automatic Shut off
Arm,
the icemaker will
stop producing
ice.
It is normal for several cubes to be stuck
together.
If ice is not used
frequently,
old ice cubes will become
cloudy,
taste
stale,
and shrink.
NOTE:If the cube size is smaller or
larger
than
you
expected, you
can
regulate
the size with the cube size
button.
Every
time
you press
the cube size
button,
the indicator
moves
up
one
light.
The
higher
the
light position,
the
larger
the cubes will be.
Pressing
at the
highest position
returns the indicator to the lowest
position.
WHEN
YOU SHOULD SET
THE
ICEMAKER
POWER SWITCH TO O
(OFF)
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When the water
supply
will be shut off for several hours.
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When the ice bucket is removed for more than a minute
or two.
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When the
refrigerator
will not be used for several
days.
NORMAL SOUNDSYOU
MAY HEAR
NOTE:
Keeping
the
power
switch in the I
(on) position
before the water line is connected can
damage
the
icemaker.
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You will hear the sound of cubes
dropping
into the bin
and water
running
in the
pipes
as the icemaker refills.
PREPARING FOR VACATION
Personal
Injury
Hazard
Avoid contact with the
moving parts
of the
ejector
mechanism,
or with the
heating
element that releases
the cubes. DO NOT
place fingers
or hands on the
automatic
icemaking
mechanism while the
refrigerator
is
plugged
in.
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If
you
turn the ICE Maker off with ice in the Ice Bin
,
the ice can melt and leak onto the floor.
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When
you
turn off the ice maker due to a
long
vacation,
empty
all the ice within the ice bin.
Automatic
Shut off Arm
Icemaker
Cube Size
Indicator
Light
Cube Size
Select Button
Power Switch
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
This water line installation is not warranted
by
the
refrigerator
or icemaker manufacturer. Followthese
instructions
carefully
to minimize the risk of
expensive
water
damage.
Water hammer
(water banging
in the
pipes)
in house
plumbing
can cause
damage
to
refrigerator parts
and lead
to water
leakage
or
flooding.
Call a
qualified plumber
to
correct water hammer before
installing
the water
supply
line to the
refrigerator.
To
prevent
burns and
product damage,
do not hook
up
the water line to the hot water line.
If
you
use
your refrigerator
before
connecting
the water
line,
make sure the icemaker
power
switch is in the O
(off) position.
Do not install the icemaker
tubing
in areas where
temperatures
fall below
freezing.
When
using any
electrical device
(such
as a
power
drill) during
installation,
be sure the deviceis double-
insulated or
grounded
in a manner to
prevent
the hazard
of electric
shock,
or is
battery-powered.
All installations must be in accordance with local
plumbing
code
requirements.
NOTE:Wear
eye protection.
WHAT
YOU
WILL NEED
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Copper Tubing,
1/4
\342\200\262\342\200\262
outer
diameter to connect the
refrigerator
to the water
supply.
Be sure both
ends of the
tubing
are cut
square.
Todetermine how much
tubing you
need: measure
the distancefrom the water valve on the back of the
refrigerator
to the water
supply pipe.
Then add 8 feet
(2.4 m).
Be sure thereis sufficient extra
tubing (about
8 feet
[2.4m]
coiled into 3 turns of about 10
\342\200\262\342\200\262
[25 cm]
diameter)
to
allow the
refrigerator
to move out from the wall after
installation.
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A cold water
supply.
The water
pressure
must be
between 20 and 120
p.s.i.
on modelswithout a water
filter and between 40 and 120
p.s.i.
on models with a
water filter.
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Power drill
.
\342\200\242
1/2
\342\200\262\342\200\262
or
adjustable
wrench.
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Straight-
and
Phillips-
blade screwdriver
.
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Two 1/4
\342\200\262\342\200\262
outer diameter
compression
nuts and
2 ferrules
(sleeves)
to
connect the
copper tubing
to
the shutoff valve and the
refrigerator
water valve.
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If
your existing copper
water
line has a flared
fitting
at the
end,
you
will need an
adapter (available
at
plumbing supply stores)
to
connect the water line to the
refrigerator
OR
you
can
cut off the flared
fitting
with a tube cutter and then use
a
compression fitting.
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Shutoff valve to connect to
the cold water line
.The
shutoff valve should have a
water inlet with a minimum
inside diameter of 5/32
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at
the
point
of connection to the
COLDWATER LINE.
Saddle-type
shutoff valves are
includedin
many
water
supply
kits. Before
purchasing,
makesurea
saddle-type
valve
complies
with
your
local
plumbing
codes.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Install the shutoff valve on the nearest
frequently
used
drinking
water line.
1.
SHUT OFF
THE MAINWATER
SUPPLY
Turn on the nearest faucet to relieve the
pressure
on
the line.
2.
CHOOSE
THE VALVE
LOCATION
Choose a locationfor the valve
that is
easily
accessible. It is best
to connect into the side of a
vertical water
pipe.
When it is
necessary
to connect into a
horizontal water
pipe,
make the
connectionto the
top
or
side,
rather than at the
bottom,
to avoid
drawing
off
any
sediment from the water
pipe.
3.
DRILL THE
HOLE FOR
THE VALVE
Drill a 1/4\342\200\262\342\200\262hole in the water
pipe (even
if
using
a self-
piercing valve) using
a
sharp
bit. Remove
any
burrs
resulting
from
drilling
the
hole in the
pipe.
Take care
not to allow water to drain
into the drill. Failure to drill a 1/4\342\200\262\342\200\262hole
may
result in
reduced ice
production
or smaller cubes.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
(CONTINUED)
4.
FASTEN
THE
SHUTOFF
VALVE
Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water
pipe
with
the
pipe clamp.
NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Plumbing
Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddlevalves
are
illegal
and use is not
permitted
in Massachusetts.
Consult with
your
licensed
plumber.
5. TIGHTEN
THE PIPE
CLAMP
Tighten
the
clamp
screws until the
sealing
washer
begins
to swell.
NOTE:Do not
overtighten
or
you may
crush
the
tubing.
6. ROUTE
THE
TUBING
Route the
tubing
between the cold water line and the
refrigerator.
Route the
tubing through
a hole drilled in the wall or
floor
(behind
the
refrigerator
or
adjacent
base
cabinet)
as close to the wall as
possible.
NOTE: Be sure thereis sufficient extra
tubing (about
8 feet coiledinto 3 turns of about 10
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diameter)
to
allow the
refrigerator
to move out from the wall after
installation.
7.
CONNECT
THE
TUBINGTO
THE VALVE
Place the
compression
nut and ferrule
(sleeve)
for
copper tubing
onto the end of the
tubing
and
connect it to the shutoff valve. Make sure the
tubing
is
fully
inserted into the valve.
Tighten
the
compression
nut
securely.
NOTE: Commonwealthof Massachusetts
Plumbing
Codes 248CMR shall be adheredto.Saddlevalves
are
illegal
and use is not
permitted
in Massachusetts.
Consult with
your
licensed
plumber.
8. FLUSH OUT
THE
TUBING
Turn the main water
supply
on
and flush out the
tubing
until the
water is clear.
Shut the water off at the water
valve after about one
quart
of
water has been flushed
through
the
tubing.
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Vertical Cold
Water
Pipe
Saddle-Type
Shutoff Valve
Pipe Clamp
Washer
Inlet End
Pipe Clamp
Clamp
Screw
Saddle-Type
Shutoff Valve
Packing
Nut
Outlet
Valve
Ferrule
(sleeve)
Compression
Nut
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CONNECTING
THE WATER LINE
9. CONNECT
THE
TUBINGTO
THE
REFRIGERATOR
Removing
and
Replacing
Valve Cover
NOTE:Before
making
the connection to the
refrigerator,
be sure the
refrigerator power
cord is not
plugged
into the wall outlet.
1. Place a
compression
nut and a
ferrule(sleeve)
onto
the end of
tubing.
2. Insert the tube into the valve and fasten with wrench
as shown in the
figure
below.
w
CAUTION: Check to see if water
dripping
occurs at
water line connections.
NOTE:Water valve connector SVC
guide
When
separating
the connectorwhich is connected in the
Valve,
press
the
portion
of and
pull
the connector
with
finger
as shown in the the
picture
10. TURN
THE WATER
ON
AT THE
SHUTOFF
VALVE
Tighten any
connections that leak.
Reattach the
compressor compartment
access cover.
11.
PLUG
IN THE
REFRIGERATOR
Arrange
the coil of
tubing
so that it does not vibrate
against
the backof the
refrigerator
or
against
the wall.
Push the
refrigerator
back to the wall.
12.
START
THE
ICEMAKER
Setthe icemaker
power
switch to the ON
position.
The icemakerwill not
begin
to
operate
until it reaches
its
operating temperature
of 15\302\260F
(--9\302\260C)
or below. It
will then
begin operation automatically
if the icemaker
power
switch is in the I
(on) position.
Tubing
Compression
Nut
Ferrule
(sleeve)
1
UNDERSTANDING SOUNDS YOU
MAY HEAR
Your new
refrigerator may
make soundsthat
your
old one
didn't make. Because the sounds are new to
you, you
might
be concerned about them. Most of the new sounds
are normal. Hard
surfaces,
like the
floor,
walls and
cabinets,
can makethe soundsseemlouder than
they
actually
are. The
following
describes the kinds of sounds
and what
may
be
making
them.
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The defrost timer will click when the automatic defrost
cycle begins
and ends. The thermostat control
(or
refrigerator
control,
depending
on the
model)
will also
click when
cycling
on and off.
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Rattling
noises
may
come from the flow of
refrigerant,
the
water
line,
or items storedon
top
of the
refrigerator.
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Your
refrigerator
is
designed
to run more
efficiently
to
keep your
food items at the desired
temperature.
The
high efficiency compressor may
cause
your
new
refrigerator
to run
longer
than
your
old
one,
and
you may
hear a
pulsating
or
high-pitched
sound.
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You
may
hear the
evaporator
fan motor
circulating
the air
through
the
refrigerator
and freezer
compartments.
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As each
cycle
ends,
you may
hear a
gurgling
sound due
to the
refrigerant flowing
in
your refrigerator.
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Contraction and
expansion
of the inside walls
may
cause
a
popping
noise.
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Water
dripping
on the defrost heater
during
a defrost
cycle may
cause a
sizzling
sound.
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You
may
hear air
being
forced over the condenser
by
the
condenser fan.
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You
may
hear water
running
into the drain
pan during
the
defrost
cycle.
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You can hear the noise occurred from the
icing
fan at the
freezer or the left side of the
refrigerator
when doors are
open.
Checkif...
The
power supply
cord is
unplugged.
A household fuse has blown or circuit
breaker
tripped.
The
refrigerator
control is set to the OFF
position.
Refrigerator
is in the defrost
cycle.
The
refrigerator
is not
resting solidly
on the
floor.
The
power supply
cord is
unplugged.
Light
bulb is loose in the socket.
Light
bulb has burned out.
REFRIGERATOR
DOES NOT
OPERATE
VIBRATION OR
RATTLINGNOISE
LIGHTS DO NOT
WORK
Then...
u
Firmly plug
the cord into a live outlet with
proper voltage.
u
Replace
the fuse or resetthe circuit breaker.
u
Refer to the
Setting
the Controlssection
on
page
18.
u
Wait about 30 minutes for defrost
cycle
to
end.
u
Floor is weak or uneven or
levelinglegs
need
adjusting.
See Installation section on
page
8.
u
Firmly plug
the cord into a live outlet with
proper voltage.
u
Turn the
refrigerator
control to the OFF
position
and
unplug
the
refrigerator. Gently
remove the bulb and reinsert.Then
plug
in
refrigerator
and reset the
refrigerator
control.
u
Replace
with an
appliance
bulb of the same
wattage,
size and
shape
available at
your
local hardware store.
(See
the
Changing
the
Light Bulb(s)
section on
pages 29--30.)
Turn the
temperature
control to the OFF
position
and
unplug
the
refrigerator prior
to
replacement.
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36
Checkif...
The
refrigerator
that was
replaced
was an
oldermodel.
The room
temperature
is hotter than normal.
The door is
opened
often or a
large
amount of
food has
just
been added.
The
refrigerator
was
recently plugged
in and
the
refrigerator
control was set
correctly.
The
refrigerator
control is not set
correctly
for
the
surrounding
conditions.
Thedoorsarenot closed
completely.
The condenser coils are
dirty.
The
refrigerator
is not level.
Food
packages
are
blocking
the door
open.
The ice
bin,
crisper
cover,
pans,
shelves,
door
bins or baskets areout of
position.
The
gaskets
are
sticking.
The
refrigerator
wobbles or seems unstable.
The doors wereremoved
during product
installation and not
properly replaced.
The dooris not
closing properly.
The door is
opened
often.
COMPRESSOR
MOTOR SEEMS
TO RUN TOO
MUCH
DOORSWILL
NOT CLOSE
COMPLETELY
FROST OR ICE
CRYSTALSON
FROZEN FOOD
Then...
u
Modern
refrigerators
with more
storage
space require
more
operating
time.
u
The motor will run
longer
under warm
conditions.At normal room
temperatures,
expect your
motor to run about
40%
to
80%
of the time. Underwarmer
conditions,
expect
it to run even more often.
u
Adding
food and
opening
the door warms
the
refrigerator.
It is normal for the
refrigerator
to run
longer
in order to cool the
refrigerator
back down.
Adding
a
large
amount of food warms the
refrigerator.
See the Food
Storage
Guide
section on
page
21.In order to conserve
energy, try
to
get everything you
need out of
the
refrigerator
at
once,
keep
food
organized
so it is
easy
to find and close the dooras
soonasthe food is removed.
u
The
refrigerator
will take
up
to 24 hours to
cool
completely.
u
Seethe
Adjusting
Control
Settings
section
on
page
21.
u
Push the doors
firmly
shut. If
they
will not
shut all the
way,
see Doors will not close
completely
below.
u
This
prevents
air transfer and makes the
motor work harder.
Clean the condenser coils. Refer to the
Care and
Cleaning
section on
pages
29--30.
u
See
Leveling
and Door
Alignment
on
page
17.
u
Rearrange
food containers to clear door and
door shelves.
u
Push bins all the
way
in and
put crisper
cover,
pans,
shelves and baskets into their
correct
positions.
See the
Using
Your
Refrigerator
section on
pages
18--28.
u
Clean
gaskets
and the surface that
they
touch. Rub a thin coat of
paraffin
wax on the
gaskets
after
cleaning.
u
Level the
refrigerator.
Refer to the
Leveling
and Door
Alignment
section on
page
17.
u
Remove and
replace
the doors
according
to
the
Removing
and
ReplacingRefrigerator
handlesand doors section on
pages
9--16,
or call a
qualified
service technician.
u
See Doors will not close
completely
above.
u
When the door is
opened,
warm,
humid air
is allowed in the
freezer,
resulting
in frost.
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Check if...
The icemaker was
recently
installed.
The ice has been stored for too
long.
The food has not been
wrapped tightly
in
either
compartment.
The water
supply
contains minerals such as
sulfur.
The interior of
refrigerator
needs
cleaning.
Ice
storage
bin needs
cleaning.
The
refrigerator
is
defrosting.
It is more humid than normal.
The sounds
may
be normal for
your
refrigerator.
The freezer
temperature
is cold
enough
to
produce
ice.
Door left
open.
Smaller cube size level is selected.
Water shutoff valve
connecting refrigerator
to
water line
may
be
clogged.
The
gaskets
are
dirty
or
sticky.
The door is
reopened
within a short time after
having
been
opened.
ICEHAS OFF-
TASTE OR ODOR
THERE IS
WATER IN THE
DEFROST DRAIN
PAN
THE
REFRIGERATOR
SEEMSTO
MAKE TOO
MUCH NOISE
THE ICEMAKER
ISNOT
PRODUCING ICE
OR ICE CUBES
ARE FREEZING
TOOSLOWLY
CUBES
PRODUCED BY
ICEMAKER ARE
TOOSMALL
THEDOORSARE
DIFFICULT TO
OPEN
Then...
u
Discard first few batches of ice to avoid
discolored or off-flavored ice.
u
Throw
away
old ice and makenew
supply.
u
Rewrap
foods since odors
may migrate
to
the ice if food is not
wrapped properly.
u
A filter
may
need to be installed
(or
replaced)
to eliminate taste and odor
problems.
u
See Careand
Cleaning
sectionon
pages
29--30.
u
Empty
and wash bin. Discardold cubes.
u
The water will
evaporate.
It is normal for
water to
drip
into the defrost
pan.
u
Expect
that the water in the defrost
pan
will
take
longer
to
evaporate.
This is normal
when it is hot or humid.
u
Refer to the
Understanding
Sounds You
May
Hear section on
page
35.
u
Wait 24 hours after
hook-up
for ice
production.
See the
Setting
the Controls
section on
page
18.
u
Checkto see if
something
is
holding
the
door
open.
u
Select
larger
cube size
using
cube size
selector.
u
Call a
plumber
to clear the valve.
u
Clean
gaskets
and the surfaces that
they
touch. Rub a thin coat of
appliance polish
or
kitchen wax on the
gaskets
after
cleaning.
u
When
you open
the
door,
warmer air enters
the
refrigerator.
As the warm air
cools,
it can
create a vacuum. If the door is hard to
open,
wait 5 minutes to allow the air
pressure
to
equalize,
then see if it
opens
more
easily.
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Check if...
Theair vents are blocked. Cold air circulates
from the freezer to the fresh food sectionand
back
again through
air vents in the wall
dividing
the two sections.
The doorsare
opened
often.
The control is not set
correctly
for the
surrounding
conditions.
A
large
amount of food has
just
been added to
the
refrigerator
or freezer.
Thefood is not
packaged correctly.
The doors are not
closing completely.
The weather is humid.
A self-defrost
cycle
was
completed.
TEMPERATURE
IS TOO WARM
OR THERE IS
INTERIOR
MOISTURE
BUILDUP
Then...
u
Locateair vents
by using your
hand to
sense airflow and move all
packages
that
block vents and restrict airflow.
u
When the door is
opened,
warm humid air is
allowed into the
refrigerator.
The more the
door is
opened,
the faster the
humidity
builds
up,
and the more warm air the
refrigerator
must cool. In order to
keep
the
refrigerator
cool,
try
to
get everything you
need out of the
refrigerator
at
once,
keep
food
organized
so it is
easy
to find and close
the dooras soonasthe food is removed.
u
Refer to the
Setting
the Controlssection
on
page
18.
Wait 24 hours for
temperatures
to stabilize
or even out. If the
temperature
is too cold or
too
warm,
move the dial one number at a
time.
u
Adding
food warms the
refrigerator.
It can
take a few hours for the
refrigerator
to return
to normal
temperature.
u
Wrap
food
tightly
and
wipe
off
damp
containers
prior
to
storing
in the
refrigerator
to avoid moisture accumulation. If
necessary, repackage
food
according
to the
guidelines
in the Food
Storage
Guide
section on
page
21.
u
SeeDoorswill not close
completely
on
page
36.
u
In humid
weather,
air carries moisture into
refrigerator
when doors are
opened.
u
It is normal for
droplets
to form on the back
wall after the
refrigerator
self-defrosts.
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