L2 LRT18S4AWWC User manual

Instruction Manual
Refrigerator-Freezer
MODELS:
LRT18S4AWWC
LRT18S4ASTC

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Table of Contents
1. SAFETY WARNINGS............................................................................................................ 4
2. INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 ...................................................................................................................... 5
2.ϮDoor Space Requirements.......................................................................................... 6
2.ϯLeveling the Unit ........................................................................................................ 6
2.ϰCleaning Before Use................................................................................................... 6
2.ϱBefore Using Your Unit............................................................................................... 6
2.ϲInterior Accessories.................................................................................................6-7
2.ϵReversing the Door Swing ................................................................................... 13-15
2.ϳ.............................................................................................7-11
2.ϴ..............................................................11-13
3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW ...................................................................................................... 16
4. OPERATION...................................................................................................................... 17
4.1 Key............................................................................................................................ 17
4.2 Display Screen .......................................................................................................... 17
4.3 Display...................................................................................................................... 17
4.4 .............................................................................................................. 17
4.5 Error Codes............................................................................................................... 17
4.6 The Standby Control Func on.................................................................................. 18
4.7 Duct Panel Op on............................................................................................... 18
5. CLEANING ........................................................................................................................ 18
5.1 De ................................................................................................................. 18
5.2 Cleaning the Interior and the Exterior of the Unit................................................... 18
5.3 Cleaning Tips ............................................................................................................ 19
6. MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................ 19
6.1 Changing the Internal Light...................................................................................... 19
6.2 Care When Handling / Moving Your Unit................................................................. 19
6.3 Servicing ................................................................................................................... 19
6.4 Switching Off for Long Periods of Time ....................................................................19
7. TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS ........................................................................................... 19-20
7.1 Summer Weather Tips ............................................................................................. 20
8. ENERGY SAVING TIPS.................................................................................................. 20-21
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1. SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING: Risk of fire / flammable materials
• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as staff kitchen
areas in shops, offices and other working environments; farm houses and by clients in hotels,
motels and other residential type environments; bed and breakfast type environments; catering
and similar non-retail applications.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or
similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this
appliance.
• The appliance has to be unplugged after use and before carrying out user maintenance on the
appliance.
• WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure,
clear of obstruction.
• WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process,
other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
• WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the
appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
• WARNING: Please abandon the refrigerator according to local regulators for it use flammable
blowing gas and refrigerant.
• WARNING: When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.
• WARNING: Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power supplies at the
rear of the appliance.
• WARNING: Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer:
- Take off the doors.
- Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.
• WARNING: To avoid a hazard due to instability of the appliance, it must be fixed in accordance
with the instructions.
• Do not use extension cords or ungrounded(two prong)adapters.
• The refrigerator must be disconnected from the source of electrical supply before attempting
the installation of accessory.
• Refrigerant and cyclopentane foaming material used for the appliance are flammable.
Therefore, when the appliance is scrapped, it shall be kept away from any fire source and be
recovered by a special recovering company with corresponding qualification other than be
disposed by combustion, so as to prevent damage to the environment or any other harm.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• WARNING: Connect to potable water supply only. (Suitable for ice making machine)
• Minimum/Maximum inlet water pressure,138/827 kPa (20/120 psig). (Suitable for ice making
machine)
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2. INSTALLATION
2.1 Loca n
When ng a posi on for your refrigerator, you should make sure the oor is at and rm,
and the room is well ven lated with an average room temperature between 50°F (10°C) and
109.4°F (43°C). Avoid placing your unit near a heat source (e.g. stove, heater or radiator), Also
avoid direct sunlight as it may increase the electrical consump on. Extreme cold ambient
temperatures may also cause the unit to not perform properly. This unit is not designed for use in
a garage or outdoor installa Do not drape the unit with any covering.
When installing the unit, ensure that 8" (20cm) of free space is le at both sides, 6" (15cm) at the
rear and 8" (20cm) at the top of the unit. This will allow cold air to circulate around the
refrigerator and improve the e ciency of the cooling process. The door can be opened to the
right or the le , depending on what best suits the loca on. Please ensure there is adequate
space for the door to fully open.
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2.2 Door Space Requirements
The refrigerator door must be able to open fully as shown.
Make sure that the refrigerator can open at least this wide
and this deep – 50.8"W x 58.5"D.
2.3 Leveling the Unit
Adjust the two leveling feet at the front of the unit.
If the unit is not level, the door and magnec seal alignments
will not be covered properly.
2.4 Cleaning Before Use
Wipe the inside of the unit with a warm water and baking soda soluon (1 tablespoon of baking
soda to aquart of water). Then rinse with warm water using asponge or cloth once you wring
the excess moisture out of it. Wash the shelves and vegetable bin in warm soapy water and dry
completely before placing it back in the refrigerator.Clean the exterior of the unit with adamp
cloth. If you require more informa ion, refer to the cleaning sec ion.
2.5 Before Using Your Unit
Wait 24 hours before placing food in your refrigerator to make sure it is working properly and
to allow it to completely cool down. Do not overfill your refrigerator.
Before Plugging In
You must check that you have a socket which is compable with the plug supplied
with the unit.
Before Turning On
Do not turn on unl two hours aer moving the unit. The coolant fluid needs me to
sele.
2.6 Interior Accessories
Various glass or plasc storage shelves are included with your appliance - different models have
different combinaons. Always slide one of the full-size glass storage shelves into the lowest set
of guidesabove the fruit and vegetable drawers, and keep it in this posion. To do this, pull the
storage shelf forward unl it can be swiveled upward or downward and removed. Do the same in
reverse to insert the shelf at a different height.
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2.7Icemaker Installa on (optional)
AnThe refrigerator is ready for ice maker install on, if you need ice maker,
Please select the type of IM1800MD Midea IceMaker
Remove a protec ve cover before connec ng the wire of the ice machine in the box.
Tools Required:•1/4 inch copper supply line with shut offvalve
•1/4 inch brass compression nut and ferrule
•Freezer shelf If your model does not have one, contact your dealer to order one.
The copper tubing and shut offvalve are available in a kit from your local hardware or plumbing
supply store. Coil enough tubing at the back of the unit to allow movement for cleaning.
Unplug the refrigerator. To eliminate the danger of electric shock during installa on, you
must unplug the refrigerator from its electrical outlet.
In order to make the most of the volume of the fresh food storage compartment and
frozen-food storage compartment, the user can remove one or more shelves or drawers
from the appliance, according to your daily use.
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Tools Required:
•Puy Knife •Pliers
•¼ inch Socket Wrench •Needle Nose Pliers or Nut Driver
•Adjustable Wrench •Knife
1) Unplug refrigerator from wall outlet.
2) Remove ice tray rack from freezer.
3) The frozen shelf moved to the next paron.
4) Remove plugs from inside freezer compartmentwith puy knife.
5) Peel offlabel covering ice maker hole.
6) With needle nose pliers, remove foam from hole.
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7) Push water inlet tube into small hole on back of refrigerator. Rotate while inserng tube unl
flat surface of inlettube is ght against back of refrigerator.
8) Push plasc water supply tubing (3) into water inlet tube (11) as far as it will go and finger
ghten nylon compression nut onto threaded end of inlet tube.Tighten another one half turn
with a wrench. DO NOT over ghten.
9) Install adjustable leveling bracket (7) on boom of ice maker with screw (6). DO NOT ghten
bracket. (Bracket will be ghtened later.)
10) Start two, long, ice maker mounng screws (5) into freezer wall. Turn each screw five turns
clockwise.
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11) With ice maker in one hand, plug ice maker connector into connector mounted on top
freezer panel. Make sure connecon is ght.
12) Mount ice maker onto two screws (5) you installedn Step 12.Tighten screws. Make sure water
inlet tube (11) is sing inside fillcup.
13) Adjust leveling bracket (7) to level ice maker (1). Ice maker is level when gap between freezer
wall and ice maker is same at top and boom. Tighten screw(6) when level.
14) Reinstall freezer shelf in lower posion. Set ice container (2) on shelf.
15) Locate factory punched holes at boom right corner of rear panel. Holes are only drilled
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through cabinet liner. Align water valve bracket with factory drilled holes. Use a power drill
with a Phillips® head bit to drive the two self drilling screws (4) through bracket and into
cabinet.
16) Connect wiring harness to water valve. Make sure connec on is ght.
17) Push plas c water supply tubing into bo om of water valve as far as it will go. Finger ghten
nylon compression nut onto threaded end of water valve. Tighten another one half turn with
wrench. DO NOT over ghten.
18) Secure plas c water tubing to rear of cabinet with two plas c clamps (9).
NOTE：Clean back of cabinet with a commercial household cleaner, ammonia or alcohol
before applying clamps.
on, you must
2.8Connecting Ice Maker to Water Supply
Unplug the refrigerator. To eliminate the danger of electric shock during installa
unplug the refrigerator from its electrical outlet.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that your water supply line connec ons comply with all local plumbing codes.
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Before Installing The Water Supply Line, You Will Need
•Basic tools: adjustable wrench, flat blade screwdriver, and PhillipsTM screwdriver.
•Access to a household cold water line with water pressure between 20 and 120 psi.
•A water supply line made of 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) OD, copper tubing. To determine the length of
copper tubing needed, you will need to measure the distance from the ice maker inlet valve at the
back of the refrigerator to your cold water pipe. Then add approximately 7 feet (2.1 meters), so
the refrigerator can be moved out for cleaning.
•A shutoffvalve to connect the water supply line to your household water system. DO NOT use a
self-piercing type shutoffvalve.
•A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for connecng the water supply line to the ice maker
inlet valve.
NOTE: Water line kit number 5303917950, available from your appliance dealer at addional cost,
contains 25 Water line kit number 5303917950, available from your appliance dealer at addional
cost, contains 25 compression nuts, (2) ferrules/sleeves, and instrucons for installing a water
supply line.
To Connect Water Supply Line To Ice Maker Inlet Valve
1. Disconnect refrigerator from electric power supply.
2. Place end of water supply line into sink or bucket. Turn ON water supply and flush supply line
unl water is clear. Turn OFF water supply at shutoffvalve.
3. Unscrew plasc cap from water valve inlet and discard cap.
4. Slide brass compression nut, then ferrule (sleeve), onto water supply line, as shown.
5. Push water supply line into water valve inlet as far as it will go (1/4inch). Slide ferrule (sleeve)
into valve inlet and finger ghten compression nut onto valve. Tighten another half turn with
a wrench; DO NOT over ghten.
6. With steel clamp and screw, secure water supply line to rear panel of refrigerator at locaon
as shown.
7. Coil excess water supply line (about 2-1/2 turns) behind refrigerator as shown and arrange
coils so they do not vibrate or wear against any other surface.
8. Turn ON water supply at shutoffvalve and ghten any connecons that leak.
9. Reconnect refrigerator to electric power supply.
10. To turn ice maker on, lower wire signal arm. (See ice maker front cover for on/offposion of
arm.
IMPORTANT: It takes approximately 24 hours for the ice maker to begin producing ice. Air in new
plumbing lines may cause ice maker to cycle two or three mes before making a full tray of ice.
New plumbing may cause ice to be discolored or have poor flavor. Discard ice made during the
first 24 hours.
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2.9Reversing the Door Swing
1. Prepare a cross screwdriver and a socket
head wrench.
2. Disengage the top hinge, hinge stopple,
top hinge subassembly and fixed hinge
screws for later use.
Dise ngage the top hinge , hinge stopple , top hinge
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3. Disengage the door of freezing chamber.
4. Disengage the middle hinge subassembly
with the cross screwdriver and fixed
hinge screws for later use.
5. Disengage the door of refrigerang
chamber.
6. Disengage the boom hinge from the le
side of the chamber with the cross
screwdriver, install it on the leside of
the chamber, and screw offthe hinge
screw bolt to install into the lestopple
of the hinge.
7. Disengage the bushing and limit stop
from the right side of the door of
refrigerang chamber respecvely, and
install them on the leside of the door
(use two screws to fasten the door limit
stop).
Door of freezing chamber
Hinge screw bolt
Bottom hinge
Middle hinge
subassembly
Bushing
Door of refrigerating door
Door limit stop
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8. Install the door of refrigerang chamber
Left top hinge
Top hinge bushing
Door of freezing
chamber
Middle hinge subassembly
Door of refrigerating
chamber
Left hinge guard
Hinge s topple cover
onto the chamber, keep the axle center of
bushing aligned to the center of screw
bolt of boom hinge, and then put down
the door naturally. Install the middle
hinge on the leside of chamber and
fasten it with three screws.
9. Take offthe top and boom bushing from
the door of freezing chamber, and install
them into the axle holes aligned to the
axle center on the leside of the door.
10. Align and install the center of letop
hinge onto the axle center on the leside
of the door, and fasten the letop hinge
with 3 screws aer the door of freezing
chamber is fastened.
11. Install the lehinge guard and hinge
stopple cover onto the chamber.
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3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
All images in this instruc on manual are for placement only. Please refer to your individual unit for details.
Leveling Feet
Adjustable Legs
2 Side-by-Side
Vegetable and
Fruit Drawers
Glass Shelves
Adjustable
Door Shelf
2-Ltr. Bottle Rack
Vegetable and
Fruit Drawer Cover
Thermostat C
Interior Light
ontrol Dial
Steel Wire Shelf
Dairy Compartment
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4. OPERATION
The operator panel and display layout are referred to in the following figure:
4.1 Key
A. SET posi on key
4.2 Display Screen
①Se ng 1
②Se ng 2
③Se ng 3
④Se ng 4
⑤Se ng 5
⑥Standby Indicator
4.3 Display
Once powered on, the display screen (including the key light) is on full display for 3s
and then operates as the displayed middle se ng.
In case of a failure, the appropriate LED light will show in combina on with the failure code
(in recycling display). If there are no failures, the opera on posi on of the refrigerator will be
on normal opera on display.
4.4 Se ng
Each me the Set key A is pressed once, the se ng n changes one A er the se ng
has been completed, the refrigerator will operate according to the set value in 5 minutes.
The se ngs order is：
4.5 Error Codes
Display
LED1 and LED2 lights are on Refrigerator temperature sensor circuit
LED1 and LED3 lights are on Freezer defrost sensor
LED1 and LED4 lights are on Ambient temperature sensor
1 2 3 4 5
① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥A
COLDEST
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4.6 The Standby Control
While the refrigerator is opera ng, press and hold the SET key for 3 seconds, and the
refrigerator will enter standby mode. The standby indicator will light up, and all
se ngs will stop working.
While the refrigerator is in standby, press the SET key, and the refrigerator will resume
normal opera on. In since the refrigerator is now opera ng normally, the standby
indicator will turn itself off.
4.7 Duct Panel Opera on
1. The se ngs are 3 on the refrigerator control
panel and MID on the freezer temperature control dial.
2. If the ambient temperature is less than 10 degrees,
the recommended refrigerator control panel se ng is 4
or 5 with the freezer temperature control dial at the
COLDER posi on.
3. If the ambient temperature is higher than 43 degrees,
the recommended refrigerator control panel se ng is 4
or 5 with the freezer temperature control dial at the MID to COLDER posi on.
TIP: Leaving the freezer temperature control dial on the COLD se ng will help keep food cold
in the freezer. However, leaving the control dial on the cold se ng for an extended period of
me may cause items in the refrigerator to freeze.
5. CLEANING
5.1 Defros g
Auto-defrost for a frost-free refrigerator.
5.2 Cleaning the Interior and the Exterior of the Unit
Remove all the shelves and the vegetable and fruit drawers. To remove the drawers, first
remove the lower door shelf.
Wipe the inside of the unit with a warm water and baking soda solu on and then rinse with
warm water using a sponge or cloth once you wring the excess moisture out of it. Wipe
completely dry before replacing the shelves and the vegetable and fruit drawers.
Use a damp cloth to clean the exterior, and then wipe with a kitchen appliance wax or a mild
liquid dish detergent. Dry and polish with a clean, cloth. Make sure that the door is
closed to avoid the kitchen wax ge ng on the magne c door seal or inside the unit.
The grill of the condenser at the back of the unit and the adjacent components can be
vacuumed using a brush achment. Before cleaning the condenser, turn the
temperature dial to 0, then sweep or vacuum up the dust.
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5.3 Cleaning Tips
Condensa on may appear on the outside of the unit due to a change in room temperature.
Wipe offany moisture residue. If the problem con nues, please contact a qualified technician
for assistance.
6. MAINTENANCE
6.1 Changing the Internal Light
Light must be replaced by a professional.
6.2 Care When Handling / Moving Your Unit
Hold the unit around its sides or base when moving it. Under no circumstances should it be ed
by holding the edges of the top of the refrigerator.
6.3 Servicing
The unit should be serviced by an authorized technician and only genuine spare parts should be
used. Under no circumstances should you empt to repair the unit yourself. Repairs carried out
by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious Contact a qualified technician.
6.4 Switching Offfor Long Periods of Time
When the unit is not in use for a long period of disconnect it from the electrical outlet,
empty all food and clean the appliance, leaving the door ajar to prevent unpleasant smells.
7. TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
To save me and money review the chart first, and you may not need to call for service.
But if you cannot correct the problem, then call the er-sale service department.
Problem Possible Causes
Refrigerator does not operate. The refrigerator is plugged in, but there is low voltage.
The fuse is blown or the circuit breaker is tripped.
Refrigerator has an odor. Foods transmi ng odor to the refrigerator.
Motor operates for long
periods or cycles on and off
frequently.
For the refrigerator to operate for a longer period of me in the
summer when temperatures are higher.
Do not put too much food in the freezer at one
Do not put foods in the refrigerator un they are cooled.
Frequent door openings.
Light does not come on.
The refrigerator is plugged in, but the light is not on.
The light may be damaged.
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Problem Problem Causes
Refrigerator door cannot be
properly closed.
There may be too much food in the freezer; or the refrigerator
may not be level.
Refrigerator is making loud
noises.
The food is not level in the unit.
The refrigerator is not balanced.
Refrigerator parts are not properly installed.
7.1 Summer Weather Tips
The refrigerator enclosure may emit heat during opera on, especially in the summer. This is
caused by the radia on of the condenser. This is normal.
Moisture: Moisture can form on the cabinet surface between the doors and collect inside in
humid weather. This is not unusual. The moisture can be wiped away with a dry towel.
Buzz: A buzz can be generated by running the compressor, especially when star ng up or
shu ng down.
8. ENERGY SAVING TIPS
The unit should be located in the coolest area of the room, away from heat producing appliances
or heating ducts, and out of the direct sunlight.
Let hot foods cool to room temperature before placing in the unit. Overloading forces the
compressor to run longer. Foods that need to freeze may lose quality, or spoil.
Be sure to wrap foods properly, and wipe containers dry before placing them in the unit. This cuts
down on frost build-up inside.
Storage bins or shelves should not be lined with aluminum foil, wax paper, or paper towels. Liners
interfere with cold air circulation, making the unit less efficient.
Organize and label food to reduce door openings and extended searches. Remove as many items
as needed at one time, and close the door as soon as possible.
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