GE GSG210IAPC User manual

GE Electronic Side-by-Side Refrigerator
Use and Care Manual
Pub#APR1046E
GSG210IAPC
GSG210IHPC
GSQ210IAPC
GSQ210IHPC
GSV210IAPC
GSV210IHPC
GSW210IAPC
GSW210IHPC
GSG240IARC
GSG240IHRC
GSQ240IARC
GSQ240IHRC
GSV240IARC
GSV240IHRC
GSW240IARC
GSW240IHRC
GSG240MGRC
GSG240MHRC
GSQ240MGRC
GSQ240MHRC
GSV240MGRC
GSV240MHRC
GSW240MGRC
GSW240MHRC

Use and Care Manual
Appliances
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Table of contents
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................... 2
Model:
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .................................... 6
CONTROL PANEL .................................................
TEMPERATURE CONTROL ..................................
HOW TO CHANGE INTERIOR LIGHT BULB ........
INTERIOR PARTS & USE .....................................
FOOD STORAGE TIPS ........................................
SELECT TEMP ROOM .........................................
DISPENSER ..........................................................
AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER ......................................
ICE TRAYS AND ICE BOX ....................................
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NORMAL PHENOMENON ........................................ 15
INSTALLATION ........................................................... 5
TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM AND ACTION ........................................ 18
MAINTANENCE AND CLEANING ............................ 16
GSG210IAPC
GSG210IHPC
GSQ210IAPC
GSQ210IHPC
GSV210IAPC
GSV210IHPC
GSW210IAPC
GSW210IHPC
GSG240IARC
GSG240IHRC
GSQ240IARC
GSQ240IHRC
GSV240IARC
GSV240IHRC
GSW240IARC
GSW240IHRC
GSG240MGRC
GSG240MHRC
GSQ240MGRC
GSQ240MHRC
GSV240MGRC
GSV240MHRC
GSW240MGRC
GSW240MHRC
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read this safety instructions throughly and carefully before using.
Please keep this user guide at hand for future reference.
This indicates any possibility of danger
of death or serious injury This indicates any possibility of risk of
personal injury or material damage
DO NOT remove or disassemble
Be sure to unplug from electric socket
NO. DO NOT...
Be sure to keep and follow
Do not plug several appliances into
same electric socket.
• It can be a cause of overheating and/or
fire. Use an exclusive grounded socket
for the refrigerator.
Never let power cord be crushed
by refrigerator itself or other objects.
Never bend power cord excessively.
• If cord is damaged or peeled, it can be a
cause of fire and electric shock.
Never use damaged power cord or plug,
loose socket.
• There is a risk of fire, electric shock or
serious injury.
Never hold the power cord or plug with
wet hands.
• There is a risk of electric shock.
Never unplug by only pulling the power
cord wire. Always grip the plug firmly.
Be sure to ground. Check if your wall
outlet is grounded one.
• There is a risk of electric shock.
CAUTION
Note:If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a qualified person in order
to avoid a hazard.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Avoid installation on wet floor or place
with high humidity and moisture.
• Electric insulation gets weak, resulting in
the risk of electric shock.
Let the cord from the plug direct down.
• If it directs up, the cord near the plug will be
bent and damaged, which can cause
electric shock or fire.
Check if plug is loose from the wall socket.
• Electric insulation gets weak, resulting in the
risk of electric shock.
Never let the power cord touch or pass
over heating appliances.
• Power cord can be damaged, resulting in a
risk of electric shock.
Do not place containers with water or
liquid on top of refrigerator.
• Water may spill on the refrigerator and can
cause electric shock or damage.
Never pour or spray water onto
refrigerator (both interior and exterior).
• Electric insulation gets weak, resulting in
a risk of electric shock.
Do not move or remove compartment
shelves/pockets while foods and
containers are placed on.
• Hard container (of glass, metal etc.) can fall
to hurt and can break shelf glass and
interior parts.
Young children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
Do not let children hang on the refrigerator
doors.
• Refrigerator can fall and injure them.
The appliance is not intended for use by
young children or infirm persons
supervision.
Never store any flammable gas or liquid
in the refrigerator.
Never use flammable gas, benzene,
thinner, gasoline, spray etc. near the
refrigerator.
• There is a risk of fire, explosion and
personal injury or damage.
If gas leak found near the refrigerator or in
the kitchen, ventilate it immediately
without touching power plug or
refrigerator.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Do not store medicine, academic
research samples which require strict
temperature control in the refrigerator.
Never insert fingers or hands to the
bottom of refrigerator, especially to the
bottom back.
• You can be hurt by sharp metal edge or
electric shocked.
Do not replace fuse or light bulb on your
own. Call the service for repair or
change.
When you find the power cord damaged or
peeled off, call the service immediately.
When you get rid of your old refrigerator,
remove door packings first.
• Children can be trapped and suffocated in
an abandoned refrigerator.
Never think of “Just a few days ! “.
Be sure to unplug when the refrigerator
is not used for a long time. Never touch foods and containers
especially metal ones with wet hands in
the freezer compartment.
• You can be hurt by chilblains or cold bum.
Never eat any decayed or deteriorated
food.
• Food stored in the refrigerator for long
time can be decayed or deteriorated.
Never place glass bottles and containers in
the freezer compartment.
• Glass containers and bottles may break.
When moving refrigerator layed or
tilted, more than 2 persons are
required. ( One to hold top back
handles, the other, bottom holder. )
Be sure to turn up the wheel first before
moving refrigerator.
• The wheels can damage or scratch the
floor. In case you move it for a long
distance, never forget to fasten the interior
parts tightly with tapes.
• The parts can shake and break each other.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Never repair, disassemble or modify
refrigerator on your own
• There is a risk of personal injury or damage to
the refrigerator. It is recommanded that any
service must be carried out by a qualified person.

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INSTALLATION
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS/INSTALLATION
• Read this safety instructions before use and follow precautions for your safety.
Precautions in installation and power connection
• To prevent fire, electric shock or leakage.
• Never install refrigerator where water can gather easily.
• Check the following before power connection.
- Connect power plug only to a grounded electric socket.
- Do not plug refrigerator together with other appliances to a same socket.
• Do not use an adapter plug or an extension cord.
• Do not let power cord pressed by other objects.
- If strange noise, chemical smells, smog etc. from refrigerator are found after
plug in, pull out the plug immediately and call the service.
- Wait about 5 minutes before you plug in again after plug out in order to
prevent any damage to the compressor and electrical devices of refrigerator.
- Wait 2~3 hours until the interior gets cold enough after first plug in before
storing food.
(There can be some peculiar smell from plastic parts at initial operation of
refrigerator after plug in. The smell fades away as refrigerator works.)
Precautions in use
• To prevent personal injury, fire, electric shock etc., read this user guide carefully before use
and keep it at hand for any reference.
Front cover
Egg case Egg cradle Use and care manual
screw (3pcs)
E gg case Egg cradle User guide
Water supply Kit
(Dispenser models only)
Filter Box
(Dispenser models only)

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CONTROL PANEL
LCD Background Light
• Interior lights of refrigerator will turn off when the doors are open for more than 10 minutes.
• In case either freezer or refrigerator door is open for more than a minute, door alarm rings for 5 minutes with 1
minute interval.
The LCD light is turned ON
• When refrigerator is plugged in.
• When you push a button (The background light is ON first, then button mode is activated.)
• When you open the door.
If you push button when the backlight is OFF, only the backlight is turned ON. It does not affect any other button mode.
The LCD light is turned OFF
• 1 minute after power plug in.
• 10 seconds after door is closed.
• No other button is pushed for more than 1 minute after button selection.
When you look at LCD display from side or down not from front, the display (letters icons signs) may look faded or dim.
* Panel of MG/MH model shown. Actual buttons and display is model - dependent.
WATER CUBED ICE
CRUSHED ICE
WATER CUBED ICE
CRUSHED ICE
The NORMAL (Green LED) is ON for 6 months after
the first installation of refrigerator.
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When the time comes to change the filter or RESET,
press the [ICE MAKER LOCK] for 3 seconds or
more while pressing the [LOCK] button, then the
LED will change to NORMAL(Green).
FILTER NORMAL
CHANGE
Optical Sensor in the top center of the panel senses
the surrounding light. When it is dark (night), Silent
Mode starts. Refrigerator works in minimum operating
condition, so it makes less working noise.
[Notice] Do not let the Optical Sensor covered by
memo sheet or other objects.
It shows that the digital control system is working.
(The icon is always on while the refrigerator is
working.)
As long as the refrigerator is working
deodorization is always on.
Children may push any button on the panel for fun,
resulting in disorder of temperature and function of
refrigerator. Press this button to lock the
temperature and function setting. When you want
to stop the mode, push this button again for more
than a second.
In case of heavy load of foods or frequent door
openings, Speed Mode starts automatically to
maintain optimal condition of temperature. It is an
automatic function.
This refrigerator runs quietly, but if you want a
silent environment at night, just push this button.
This mode works for maximum 12 hours and then
it returns to the previously set mode automatically.
When you want to stop the mode, just push the
button again and it also returns to the previously
set mode.
For your convenience you can select WATER /
CUBED ICE or CRUSHED ICE.
A rectangle line around the icon lights up to
indicate your selection is ON.
To obtain water or ice, push the pad smoothly with
your cup and your selection will come out 1~2
seconds later.
- Try to avoid placing the rim of your glass near the
bottom of the pad, otherwise Water or Icecubes may
spill or splash.
- You will hear a snap sound 2 seconds after the
icecubes come out. This is from the shut off ice-out
valve.
- Wait 2~3 seconds after pushing the pad to get
all the available water or ice cubes.
Press this button to stop ice-making function.

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TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Push the button on the left and the setting
temperature changes as the figure shows.
Push the button and the setting
temperature changes as the figure shows.
>>> Sequential Temperature Change <<< >>> Sequential Temperature Change <<<
Quick Freezing... Quick Cooling
When you want faster freezing, push button on
the left, then “QUICK” icon is lit and the
mode starts. Just push the button once again when
you want to stop the mode.
When you want faster cooling or refrigeration,
push button on the right, then "QUICK" icon
is lit and the mode starts. Just push the button
once again when you want to stop the mode.
• The inside temperature may vary
according to door openings, stored foods,
surrounding temperature etc.
• The mode ends automatically and it
returns to previously set mode.
* For example, the refrigerator is working on [LOW
Temp Mode].—> [Quick Freeze] starts and ends.
—>Returns to [LOW Temp Mode] again.
• The inside temperature may vary according
to door openings, stored foods, surrounding
temperature etc.
• The mode ends automatically and it returns
to previously set mode.
* For example, the refrigerator is working on [LOW Temp
Mode].—> [Quick Chill] starts and ends. —>Returns to
[LOW Temp Mode] again.
Foods in the refrigerator can be frozen if the
ambient temperature is below 5°C .
• When refrigerator is first plugged in, the temperature mode is [middle].
WATER CUBED ICE
CRUSHED ICE

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How To change lnterior Light Bulb
Change of Freezer Lights
Remove screw caps at the
bottom of light cover with
a tiny tip screw driver.
Remove 2 screws of light
cover. Hold the bottom of light cover
and pull forward to remove. Change the light bulb.
Follow the reverse order
of disassembing after
changing the light
Remove screw caps at the
bottom of light cover with a
small tip screw driver.
Remove screws of light
cover. Hold the bottom of cover and
pull forward to remove. Change the light bulbs.
Follow the reverse order
of disassembing when
assembling back.
Change of Refrigerator Lights
Snap out the bottom hook
of light cover with a flat tip
screw driver.
Hold down the light cover to
pull out. Change the light bulb
.
Follow the reverse order after
changing the light.
Refrigerator Top Lights
Refrigerator Bottom Lights
The lamp shall be replaced only by a service agent or similarly qualified person.

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How To change Interior Lightt Bulb / INTERIOR PARTS & USE
INTERIOR PARTS & USE
Dairy Pocket
For storing dairy productssuch
as butter and cheese
Small Pocket
For storing small packed foods
Refreshment Center (IH models only)
For frequent use of cans, drinking water,
beverages, etc.
Refrigerator Shelf (tempered glass)
For storing common foods
Chilled Drawer
For storing foods temporarily that
is ready to cook (meat, fish...)
Switch for SelectTemp Room
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* MG/MH models illustrated. Features are model - dependent.

INTERIOR PARTS & USE
Wash foods before storing.
Divide and separate foods
into smaller pieces.
Place watery foods in the
front of the shelves (close
to door side).
• If they are placed close to
the cold outlet, they can be
frozen.
Warm or hot foods should
be cooled down enough
before storing to reduce
power consumption and to
enhance refrigeration
performance.
Be careful in storing
tropical fruit such as
bananas, pineapples,
tomatos, for they can
easily deteriorate in lower
temperature.
Keep enough space
between foods as
possible. If food is
packed too closely, cold
air circulation is
hindered, resulting in
poor refrigeration.
Cover or wrap foods to
prevent food odor.
Food Storage Tips
case.
Interior light
Bottle Guide
to retain tall bottles from sliding and falling
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Freezer Shelf (tempered glass)
For storing frozen foods such as meat,
fish, ice-cream...
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Ice Box (For IA and IH models)
when the ice cubes are ready, turn the
handle clockwise to move the ice into the
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Refer to page 14
(For MG and HG models)
For storage of ice cubes from ice maker
base.
Drying Case of Freezer
for storing dried foods for long time
(dried squid, dried anchovy etc.)
Meat case of Freezer
for storing meat, fish, chicken with foil
cover or vinyl wrap
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Freezer Pocket
for storing frozen foods
(Do not store ice cream or long stored foods on the top
freezer pocket.)
Freezer Small Pocket
for storing small frozen foods
Refrigerator Pocket
for storing refrigerating foods, milk, juice, beer bottle etc.
Refrigerator Pocket Guide
to prevent (tall) food or drink on the pocket from falling
Wine Bottle Support
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Movable Egg Case
Place the case for your convenience.
(Do not use the case for storing ice cubes nor place in the
freezer compartment.)
SelectTemp Room
Refer to page 11.
Vegetable and Fruit Case
For storing fruits
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• Egg case can be placed on a refrigerator shelf as you like.
• Do not touch or hold containers in the freezer
compartment with wet hands.
• There is a risk of chilblains (cold burn)
• Do not store medicine, academic research samples etc.
in the refrigerator.
• Do not store vegetables in the chilled room, for they can
be frozen.

SELECTTEMP ROOM
• First drawer of refrigerator can be used either as a vegetable case or
chilled case for your convenience.
The temperature in the case of chilled mode is lower than vegetable
mode, so you can keep food more fresh.
For Vegetable Case For Chilled Case Be sure to check the switch position
• If you store vegetables and fruits in the chilled room mode, they can be frozen.
• If you store fish in the chilled room mode for a long time, it can deteriorate. Store it in the freezer compartment.
• Do not place foods close to the cold air spout, for it can block cold air circulation.
• Pull out ice tray and fill with
pure water.
• When ice cubes are ready,
turn the handle clockwise
to separate.
• If ice cubes do not fall
easily, turn it to the end
several times.
• Do not turn the separation
handle if the ice cubes are
not ready, for they gets
sticky on the ice tray and
case.
• Do not use ice box to make
big ice block, for it can be
broken.
Pull out the case, clean and
dry it if not used for a long
time.
• Do not pour too much water,
for the ice cubes may stick
together.
• Follow the water line with
arrow mark on the back of ice
tray when filling with water.
SELECTTEMP ROOM
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INTERIOR PARTS & USE / SELECTTEMP ROOM / DISPENSER
DISPENSER
(For MG and MH models)
Select WATER / CUBED ICE / CRUSHED ICE and press the cup on the PUSH pad for your convenience.
WATER
Press the WATER/ICE button to select WATER and a rectangle around the icon appears.
CUBED ICE
Press the WATER/ICE button to select CUBED ICE and a rectangle around the icon appears.
CRUSHED ICE
Press the WATER/ICE button to select CRUSHED ICE and a rectangle around the icon appears.
When you get [CUBED ICE] or [CRUSHED ICE], remove the cup from the pad when if it is half full.
( If you don’t, the remaining ICES will make the cup overflow or the dispenser outlet become blocked.)
WATER CUBED ICE CRUSHED ICE

TIP
If you have 3 cups of water or more, the following cup of water may not be cool. Add some ice cubes to
the water or wait until the water gets cold.
It is quite normal that in some areas the tap water (and the water / ice out of it) smells sterillized.
AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER
(for MG and MH models only)
DISPENSER
(For MG and MH models)
Avoid using thin fragile cups or crystal glasses when taking (crushed) icecubes.
For your safety, never insert your fingers or other tools into the dispenser outlet.
If you find the (crushed/cubed) ices discolored, stop using the dispenser and call the
service agent.
If [CUBED ICE] or [CRUSHED ICE] is selected, the selection mode returns to
[WATER] automatically after 1 hour.
About 10 icecubes (7~8 times a day) are made at one time. If the ice storage case is full, icemaking stops.
It is normal for the icemaker to make some sounds when the icecubes fall into the ice storage case.
To prevent bad odour or smell, regularly clean the Icecubes Storage Case.
If the amount of ice in the storage case is not enough, the ice may not be dispensed. Wait a day or so to
make more ice.
If ice cannot be dispensed easily, ensure the dispenser outlet is not blocked.
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DISPENSER / AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER
Use only the ices out of this refrigerator .
TIP
AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER
(for MG and MH models only)
In case the icemaker doesn’t work
Pull out the ice storage case and separate the icecubes that may have stuck together.
If the amount of water is supplied to the icemaker needs adjusting. Call for the service agent.
If a long hours of power suspension is predicted, pull out the case, remove the icecubes in it and
replace it back.
If icecubes get stuck and not dispensed
In case of power failure
The icecubes in the case may melt and water may flow out.

ICE TRAYS AND ICE BOX
(for IA and IH models)
• Pull out ice tray and fill with
pure water.
• When ice cubes are ready,
turn the handle clockwise
to separate.
• If ice cubes do not fall
easily, turn it to the end
several times.
• Do not turn the separation
handle if the ice cubes are
not ready, for they gets
sticky on the ice tray and
case.
• Do not use ice box to make
big ice block, for it can be
broken.
Pull out the case, clean and
dry it if not used for a long
time.
• Do not pour too much water,
for the ice cubes may stick
together.
• Follow the water line with
arrow mark on the back of ice
tray when filling with water.
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NORMAL PHENOMENON
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ICE TRAYS AND ICE BOX / NORMAL PHENOMENON
Phenomenon Explanation
Heat
Door
is
sticky
Strange
Sound
Frost
& Dew
Front and sides of refrigerator
is warm or hot.
Doors cannot be opened easily.
Water flowing sound comes
from the refrigerator.
Cracking sound comes from
the refrigerator.
Humming or buzz sound comes from
the refrigerator.
Dew or frost on the wall and/or
food container surface in the
freezer and refrigerator
compartment.
Dew on the interior lights cover.
Dew on the cabinet surface.
• Pipes (refrigerant vessel) are placed beneath the
surface to prevent moisture formation on it.
• When you close the door and open again
immediately. The door cannot be opened easily.
Warm air goes inside to form the pressure
difference. In this case wait for a minute to open it.
• When the compressor starts to run or stops,
refrigerant flowing in the pipes can make such a
sound.
•Defrosted water can also make such a sound. (This
refrigerator adopts automatic defrosting system.)
• Inside parts shrink and/or expand due to
temperature change —When the inside gets cold
or when the door is open —such sound can be
heard.
• Compressor or fans for cold air circulation can
make such working sound. (If the refrigerator is not
level, such sound may be louder.)
Frost and/or dew may appear in the following cases:
• High temperature and/or high humidity around the
refrigerator
• When doors are open for long time
• Foods with lots of moisture are stored uncovered
or unwrapped
• You can find a same phenomenon when cold
water is poured in a glass cup and dew is forming
on the surface of it.
• The light bulb radiates heat while it is on, so when
doors are open too long, dew can form on the light
cover due to temperature difference.
• In case it is highly humid around the refrigerator,
moisture in the air condensate on the surface and
form the dew.

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MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
* MG, MH models
illustrated.
Never use any other electrical appliances
together in the inside of refrigerator for fear
of electric shock or fire.
For your safety, press the (ICE MAKER LOCK) once, when cleaning (removing & replacing) the
icecubes storage assembly.
Be careful not to hurt your hands and fingers when cleaning the assembly.
Be sure to
unplug first !
Icecubes storage Case
Removing : Pull up the case assembly
forward to remove.
Replacing : Fit to the side grooves and
insert to the end.
If it is difficult to fully install the case,
remove it, rotate the swirl coil in the
case or drive mechanism a quarter turn
and insert again.
Do not store icecubes too long.
Dispenser Water Shelf
Remove the spill grill and clean the water shelf
regularly.
( The spill shelf is not self-draining.)

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MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
How to Clean
Dairy Pocket
Diary Pocket Cover : Open the cover a little, hold
both ends and push left to remove.
Diary Pocket : Hold both ends and
pull upward to remove.
Freezer & Refrigerator Shelves
Open the doors fully,
then pull the shelves forward to remove.
Vegetable Case & Fruit Case
Pull forward and lift up a little to remove.
Interior Parts
Use cloth with water and mild(neutral) detergent
to clean.
Door Packing
Use cloth with mild(neutral) detergent.
Back (Machine Room)
Remove dust on grill with a vacuum cleaner at
least once a year.
Freezer & Refrigerator Pockets
Hold both end and pull up.
4th and 5th pocket
Removing : Remove Pocket
Guide first, then Pocket.
Replacing : Replace Pocket first,
then Pocket Guide.
Never use gasoline(petrol),
benzene(benzol), thinner etc.,
for they can damage the surfaces.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING
Please checkup the following troubleshooting tips before you call the service !
PROBLEM AND ACTION
Problem Checkup Point Action
• Is the refrigerator unpluged ?
• Is the temperature set correctly ?
• Is there any direct sunlight on the
refrigerator ?
• Is there any heating appliance close to
the refrigerator ?
• Is the space between refrigerator back
and the wall too close ?
• Is temperature set correctly ?
• Is surrounding temperature too low ?
• Is food with lots of moisture stored close
to the cold air outlet ?
• Is floor beneath the refrigerator uneven ?
• Is the space between refrigerator back
and the wall too close ?
• Do other objects touch the refrigerator ?
• Is foods stored uncovered or unwrapped ?
• Are the shelves and pockets stained with
foods stuff ?
• Is foods stored for too long ?
• Plug the refrigerator.
• Set the temperature lower.
• Move to a place where there is no
direct sunlight and no heating
appliances around.
• Keep sufficient space (more than
10cm)between refrigerator back and
the wall.
• Set the temperature higher.
• Foods can be frozen if ambient
temperature is below 5°C. Move to a
place where the temperature is over 5°C.
• Place foods with lots of moisture on the
shelves close to the doors.
• Move to a level and even floor.
• Keep sufficient space.
• Remove other objects on the
refrigerator.
It never gets cold inside.
Freezing & refrigerating is
not so good.
Food in the refrigerator
get frozen.
Strange sound from the
refrigerator
Odor or disgusting smell
from the inside • Be sure to cover and wrap the
foods.
• Clean them regularly. Once smell
gets soaked to those parts, it is not
easy to remove.
• Do not store foods for too long.
• Refrigerator is not a permanent
food keeper.