LG LFX21976ST User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
FRENCH DOOR
REFRIGERATOR
lease read this owner's manual thoroughly before operating and
keep it handy for reference at all times.
LFX25976**
LFX21976**
P/NO : MFL63728513 www.lg.com
ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL

2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Basic Safety Precautions ........................................3
CFC Disposal ..........................................................4
How to Connect Electricity ......................................5
PARTS AND FEATURES
Special Features .....................................................6
Key Parts and Co ponents ....................................7
INSTALLATION
Choose the Proper Location ...................................8
Clearances ..............................................................8
Flooring ...................................................................9
Handle Re oval......................................................9
Refrigerator Door and Freezer Drawer Re oval ..10
Light Replace ent ................................................16
Connecting the Water Supply ...............................17
Connecting the Water Lines..................................18
Leveling the Refrigerator Doors ............................19
Starting..................................................................20
HOW TO USE
Control Panel Features .........................................21
The LED Display ...................................................22
Adjusting the Te peratures and Display .............23
Operating the Dispenser ......................................24
Setting the Functions ...........................................25
Spaceplus Ice Syste ..........................................26
Auto atic Ice aker .............................................27
Storing Foods .......................................................28
Location of Foods .................................................29
Shelf Height Adjust ent .......................................30
CARE AND CLEANING
Re oving and Replacing Co ponents ................31
Cleaning the Refrigerator .....................................35
General Infor ation .............................................35
Replacing the Water Filter.....................................36
TROUBLESHOOTING
Before Calling for Service …………………………41
SPECIFICATIONS
Key Di ensions and Specifications .....................47
WARRANTY
Product Registration Infor ation ..........................48
THANK YOU!
Congratulations on your purchase
and welco e to the LG fa ily.
Your new LG French Door
Refrigerator co bines
advanced cooling technology
with si ple operation and high
efficiency. Follow the operating
and care instructions in this
anual and your refrigerator
will provide you with any years
of reliable service.

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BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This guide contains many important safety messages. Always read and obey all
safety messages.
w This is the safety alert sy bol. It alerts you to safety essages that infor you of hazards that can kill
or hurt you or others or cause da age to the product. All safety essages will be preceded by the safety
alert sy bol and the hazard signal word DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. These words ean:
wDANGER You might be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.
wWARNING You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.
wAUTION Indicates an i inently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in inor or oderate injury, or product da age.
All safety essages 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.
wWARNING
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.
• NEVER unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the
power cord. Always grip the plug fir ly and pull it
straight out fro the outlet.
• Repair or replace i ediately all electric service
cords that have beco e frayed or otherwise
da aged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or
abrasion da age along its length or at either the
plug or connector end.
• When oving your refrigerator away fro the wall,
be careful not to roll over or da age the power cord.
• DO NOT store or use gasoline or other fla able
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
• DO NOT allow children to cli b, stand, or hang on
the refrigerator doors or shelves in the refrigerator.
They could da age the refrigerator and seriously
injure the selves.
• Keep fingers out of pinch point areas; clearances
between the doors and cabinet are necessarily
s all. Be careful closing doors when children are
in the area.
• Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning or aking
any repairs.
NOTE: Service should be perfor ed by a qualified
technician.
• 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
fila ent. (A burned-out light bulb ay break when
being replaced.)
NOTE: So e odels have LED interior lighting and
service should be perfor ed by a qualified
technician.
NOTE: Setting either or both controls to the OFF
position does not re ove power to the light circuit.
• When you are finished, reconnect the refrigerator to
the electrical source and reset the control
(Ther ostat Refrigerator Control, or Freezer
Control, or Freezer Control, depending on the
odel) to the desired setting.
• This refrigerator ust be properly installed in
accordance with the Installer Instructions that
were taped to the front of the refrigerator.
• After your refrigerator is in operation, do not touch
the cold surfaces in the freezer co part ent when
hands are da p or wet. Skin ay adhere to the
extre ely cold surfaces.
• In refrigerators with auto atic ice akers, avoid
contact with the oving parts of the ejector
echanis or with the heating ele ent that
releases the cubes. DO NOT place fingers or hands
on the auto atic ice aking echanis while the
refrigerator is plugged in.
• Do not modify or extend the power cord length.
It will cause electric shock or fire.

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BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (CONT.)
• Do not use drier to dry the inside, nor light a candle
to re ove odor.
• Install in places away fro the fire such as the place
where fla able gas is leaked.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or ental 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.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
• DO NOT refreeze frozen foods which have
thawed co pletely. The United States
Depart ent of Agriculture in Ho e and Garden
Bulletin No. 69 says:
…You ay safely refreeze frozen foods that have
thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are
still cold—below 40°F (4°C).
…Thawed ground eats, poultry, or fish that have
any off-odor or off-color should not be refrozen
and should not be eaten. Thawed ice crea
should be discarded. If the odor or color of any
food is poor or questionable, dispose of it. The
food ay be dangerous to eat.
Even partial thawing and refreezing reduces the
quality of foods, particularly fruits, vegetables,
and prepared foods. The eating quality of red
eats is affected less than that of any other
foods. Use refrozen foods as soon as possible to
save as uch of their quality as you can.
Risk of hild Entrapment
Discarded or abandoned refrigerators are
dangerous, even if they will sit for just a few
days. If you are disposing of your old refrigerator,
please follow the instructions below to help prevent
accidents.
Before you throw away your old refrigerator or
freezer:
• Take off the doors.
• Do not leave the shelves
in place, as children ay
cli b inside.
CFC DISPOSAL
Your old refrigerator ay have a cooling syste
that used CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons). CFCs are
believed to har stratospheric ozone.
If you are throwing away your old refrigerator,
ake sure the CFC refrigerant is re oved for
proper disposal by a qualified servicer. If you
intentionally release this CFC refrigerant, you can
be subject to fines and i prison ent under
provisions of environ ental legislation.

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HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY
IMPORTANT: Please read carefully.
wWARNING
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.
RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD
The refrigerator should always be plugged into
its own individual properly grounded electrical
outlet rated for 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only, and
fused at 20 a peres. This provides the
best perfor ance and also prevents overloading
house wiring circuits which could cause a fire
hazard fro overheated wires. It is
reco ended 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
remove the third (ground) prong from the
power cord.
Do not use an adapter plug.
NOTE: So e odels have LED interior lighting and
service should be perfor ed by a qualified technician.
When you are finished, reconnect the refrigerator to
the electrical source and reset the control
(Ther ostat, Refrigerator Control, or Freezer Control,
depending on the odel) to the desired setting.
USE OF EXTENSION CORDS
Because of 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
extension cord having a grounding-type plug
and outlet and that the electrical rating of the
cord be 20 a peres ( ini u ) and 120 volts.
Use of an extension cord will increase the
clearance needed for the back of the
refrigerator.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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SPECIAL FEATURES
CONTROL PANEL LED DISPLAY SCREEN
Si ple electronic controls are user-friendly. The LED
screen shows refrigerator and freezer te peratures,
displays water filter status, dispenser infor ation, and
ore.
ICE PLUS
When this feature is activated, the freezer section will
run at the coldest te perature for a 24- hour period to
increase ice production.
FILTERED WATER AND ICE DISPENSER
The water dispenser offers fresh, chilled, filtered
water through the door. The ice dispenser offers
cubed or crushed ice.
DOOR ALARM
A warning alar sounds at 30-second intervals when
the refrigerator or freezer door is left open for ore
than 60 seconds.
SPACEPLUS ICE SYSTEM
The ice aker auto atically produces 80–130 ice
cubes in a 24-hour period to keep the ice dispenser
fully supplied. The in-door design creates ore shelf
space.
CRISPERS
LG’s crispers preserve hu idity and help vegetables
stay crisp.
GLIDE‘N’SERVE
Provides storage space with a variable te perature
control that keeps the co part ent colder than
refrigerator.
MULLION
The door ullion folds in when the left
door is opened.
AUTO CLOSING HINGE
When you slightly push the door of the refrigerator,
it is auto atically closed. (The door is auto atically
closed within 30° of the opening angle.)
NOTE: This guide covers several different odels.
The refrigerator you have purchased ay have so e
or all of the ite s listed below. The locations of the
features shown below ay not atch your odel.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
2
3
4
5
8
9
6
7

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KEY PARTS AND COMPONENTS
In addition to the special features and co ponents
outlined in the Special Features section, there are
several other i portant co ponents that are
referenced in this anual.
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ADJUSTABLE REFRIGERATOR SHELVING
The refrigerator co part ent shelves are
adjustable to allow flexibility for storage needs.
GALLON STORAGE BINS
Three interchangeable bins can be arranged to
suit your storage needs.
REMOVABLE ICE STORAGE BIN
The ice storage bin can be re oved to fill ice
buckets, coolers, or pitchers.
LED INTERIOR LAMPS
Refrigerator interior is lit by the LED array.
CAN STORAGE BIN
FIXED DOOR BINS
1
2
4
5
3
6
3
5
6
6
1
2
4

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CHOOSE THE PROPER LOCATION
wWARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Two or more people are required when
moving and unpacking the appliance.
• Store and install the refrigerator where it will not
be exposed to te peratures below freezing or
exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
• Install this appliance in an area where the
te perature is between 55°F (13°C) and 110°F
(43°C). If the te perature around the appliance
is too low or too high, cooling ability ay be
adversely affected.
• If this refrigerator is installed where the
te perature is above 110°F (43°C), the
freezing capacity is co pro ised and the cost
of electricity used increases.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
install the refrigerator in a wet or da p area.
• Select a place where a water supply can be
easily connected for the auto atic ice aker
and dispenser.
• Unstable installation ay cause vibration and
noise. If the floor is not even, ake the
refrigerator level by rotating the height adjusting
screws.
• Properly ground the refrigerator to confor with
all governing codes and ordinances.
wAUTION
Avoid placing the unit near heat sources,
direct sunlight, or moisture.
CLEARANCES
• Too s all a distance fro adjacent ite s ay
result in lowered freezing capability and
increased electricity consu ption charges.
Allow at least 24 in. (61 c ) in front of the
refrigerator to open the doors.
NOTE: For co plete di ensions and specifications,
see page 47.
2" (5.08 c )

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FLOORING
• To ini ize noise and vibration, the refrigerator
MUST be installed on a solidly constructed floor.
• To avoid vibration, the unit ust be level.
If required, adjust the leveling legs to co pensate
for unevenness of the floor. The front should be
slightly higher than the rear to aid in door
closing. The leveling legs can be turned easily
by pushing against the top of the refrigerator to
take the weight off the feet. Turn the leveling
legs clockwise to raise the unit or
counterclockwise to lower it.
• Carpeting and soft tile surfaces are not
reco ended.
• Never install the refrigerator on a platfor or
weakly supported structure.
NOTE: When oving the refrigerator for cleaning
or service, be sure to protect the floor. Always
pull the refrigerator straight out when oving it.
Do not wiggle or walk the refrigerator when trying
to ove it; floor da age could occur.
HANDLE REMOVAL
To ove the refrigerator through a house door, it
ay be necessary to re ove the refrigerator
door handles.
NOTE: Handle appearance ay vary fro
illustrations on this page.
wAUTION
• Use special care when re oving handles to
prevent scratching the doors.
• The handle could be da aged if you hit it with
a ha er while re oving or attaching.
• When you asse ble or disasse ble a handle,
you ust push or pull with reasonable force.
NOTE: It is reco end that the doors be re oved when it is necessary to ove the refrigerator through a
narrow opening.
Loosen the set screws with a 2.5 (3/32")
Allen wrench and re ove the handle.
NOTE: If the handle ounting fasteners need
to be tightened or re oved, use a 1/4" Allen
wrench.
1 Loosen the set screws located on the lower
side of the handle with a 3.1 (1/8") Allen
wrench and re ove the handle.
NOTE: If the handle ounting fasteners need
to be tightened or re oved, use a 1/4" Allen
wrench.
2
Mounting
Fasteners
Set Screw
Allen Wrench

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HANDLE REMOVAL (CONT.)
HANDLE REINSTALLATION
REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL
REFRIGERATOR DOOR REMOVAL
wWARNING
Electric Shock Hazard
• Disconnect electrical supply to the refrigerator before
installing. Failure to do so could result in death or serious
injury.
• Do not put hands or feet or metal sticks into the air vents,
base grille, or bottom of the refrigerator. You may be
injured or receive an electrical shock.
• Be careful when you work with the hinge, base grille, and
stopper. You may be injured.
Before you begin, remove food and bins from the doors. f
your entrance door is too narrow for the refrigerator to pass
through, remove the refrigerator door and move the
refrigerator sideways through the doorway.
Place the handle on the door by aligning handle
footprints to fit mounting fasteners and tighten the
set screws with a 2.5 mm (3/32") Allen wrench.
NOTE: f the handle mounting fasteners need to be
tightened or removed use a 1/4" Allen wrench
1 Place the handle on the door by aligning handle
footprints to fit mounting fasteners and tighten the
set screws on the bottom of the handle with a 3.1
mm (1/8") Allen wrench.
NOTE: f the handle mounting fasteners need to be
tightened or removed use a 1/4" Allen wrench.
2
Mounting
Fasteners
To re ove the left refrigerator door:
Pull the water tube out of the fitting while pressing the
release ring on the fitting.
NOTE : When you pull out the tube, first you have to push
the collet by opposite direction of arrow in the upper
picture and pull the tube out by direction of arrow.
1
Collet
wWARNING
When the customer takes apart the handle or
assemble it from a refrigerator, please be cautious of
following things.
• Hold the handle with your own hand to make sure
not to drop the handle to the floor or instep while
taking apart the handle from a refrigerator.
• Do not swing the handle towards people or animals
after taking apart the handle.
• nsert the bracket hole of the handle into the stopper
bolt of the door exactly, and then assemble the set
screws to fix the handle.
• Check if there's any gap between the door and
handle after fixing the handle.

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REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL (CONT.)
REFRIGERATOR DOOR REMOVAL (CONT.)
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• Open the door. Re ove the top hinge cover
screw (1 ).
• Use a flat blade screwdriver to lift the tabs
on the front underside of the cover(2). Lift up
the cover.
• Re ove the cover. Pull out the tube (3).
• Disconnect all the wire harnesses (4).
• Re ove the grounding screw(5)
• Rotate hinge lever (6) counterclockwise.
Lift the top hinge (7) free of the hinge lever
latch (8).
IMPORTANT: When lifting the hinge free of
the latch, be careful that the door does not fall
forward.
• Lift the door fro the iddle hinge pin and
re ove the door.
• Place the door, inside facing up, on a non-
scratching surface.
(1)
(2)
(4)
(3)
(6)
(7) (8)
(5)
2To remove the right refrigerator door:
• Open the door. Re ove the top hinge cover
screw (1 ). Lift up the cover (2).
• Re ove the cover.
• Rotate the hinge lever (3) clockwise.
Lift the top hinge (4) free of the hinge lever
latch (5).
IMPORTANT: When lifting the hinge free of
the latch, be careful that the door is heavy
and ay fall forward.
• Lift the door fro the iddle hinge pin and
re ove the door.
• Place the door, inside facing up, on a non-
scratching surface.
(1) (2)
(3) (4)
(5)
3

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REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL (CONT.)
REFRIGERATOR DOOR REINSTALLATION
Install the right-side door first.
• Lower the door onto the iddle hinge pin as
shown.
• Make sure the plastic sleeve is inserted in
the botto of the door.
1• Fit the top hinge (1) over the hinge lever
latch (2) and into place. Rotate the lever
(3) counterclockwise to secure the hinge.
• Hook the tab on the door-switch side of the
cover (4) under the edge of the wire opening
in the cabinet top. Position the cover into
place. Insert and tighten the cover screw (5).
(3)
(2) (1)
(5) (4)
2
Install the left-side door.
• Lower the door onto iddle hinge pin.
3• Fit the top hinge (1) over the hinge lever
latch (2) and into place. Rotate the lever (3)
clockwise to secure the hinge.
• Install the grounding screw (4) and connect
all the wire harnesses (5).
(2)
(1)
(3)
(4) (5)
4

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REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL (CONT.)
REFRIGERATOR DOOR REINSTALLATION (CONT.)
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• Push the water supply tube (6) into the hole
on the top case and pull it through the
backplate.
(6)
5Insert the water supply tube into the
connector.
• Insert the tube at least 5/8 in. (15 ) into
the connector.
• Hook the tab on the door-switch side of the
cover under the edge of the wire opening in
the cabinet top. Position the cover into
place. Insert and tighten the cover screw.
6
Cover Cover Screw
wAUTION
1. Insert the tube until you can see only one of the lines printed on the tube.
2. After inserting, pull the tube to ascertain that it is secure.
3. Asse ble the clip.
Collet
orrect Incorrect
Insert Line
Clip
Tube

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REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL (CONT.)
FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL
wAUTION
• Care should be taken to avoid product or property
da age when re oving the freezer door. It aybe
necessary to have assistance with the following
insturctions.
• To avoid da age do not hold the handle when
re oving the door. It could co e off and cause and
injury.
wAUTION: When you re ove the drawer, do not hold the handle. If it ay co e off and it could cause
personal injury.
wAUTION: When placing the drawer on the floor, care should be taken to avoid floor da age.
To re ove the freezer drawer, pull the drawer
open to full extension. Re ove the lower
DuraBase ® basket by lifting the basket fro
the rail syste .
1
Separate the left and right rail cover2
With both hands, hold both sides of the door
and pull it up to separate it fro the rails.
4With both hands, hold each rail and push it in
to allow both rails to slide in si ultaneously.
5
Re ove the screws of the rail on
both sides.
3

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wWARNING: To prevent accidental child and pet
entrap ent or suffocation risk.
DO NOT allow the to play inside of
drawer.
wWARNING: DO NOT step or sit down on freezer.
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REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL (CONT.)
FREEZER DRAWER REINSTALLATION
wAUTION
• To avoid possible injury or product or property
da age, you will need two people to perfor the
following instructions. It aybe necessary to have
assistance with the following instructions.
wWARNING
Risk of hild Entrapment
• To prevent accidental child and pet entrap ent
or suffocation risk, DO NOT allow the to play
inside of the freezer drawer.
• DO NOT step or sit on the freezer drawer.
1Hook door supports (1) into rail tabs (2).
2
1
2
Lower door into final position and tighten the
screws (3). Make sure you have a right rail
cover for each side.
3
With the drawer pulled out to full extension,
insert the lower basket in the rail asse bly.
5
Align the top holes of the rail cover with the
top holes of the door supports to asse ble
the rail covers.
4
Right
Rail Cover Asse bly Hole
Left
Rail Cover
With both hands, pull out each rail
si ultaneously until both rails are fully
extended.

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LIGHT REPLACEMENT
To Change Refrigerator Light
This odel has special LED interior lighting
and service should be perfor ed by a qualified
technician.
wWARNING
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 re ove power to the light circuit.
NOTE:
• Not all appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator.
Be sure to replace the bulb with one of the sa e
size, shape and wattage.
• The light bulbs will turn off if door is left open for
seven continuous inutes. Shutting door for one
second will light bulbs to co e back on.
To Change Freezer Light
1. Unplug refrigerator power cord for outlet.
2. Use a screwdriver to re ove the cover screw.
(Save the cover screw)
3. Using a flat instru ent,
gently pry the la p cover
loose in the front as
shown. Rotate downward
to re ove the rear tabs.
4. Make sure the bulb is
cool to the touch.
Turn the bulb
counterclockwise to
re ove.
5. Replace with a new
60-watt appliance bulb.
6. Insert tabs on back of
cover into slots in freezer
ceiling. Push cover up to
snap front into place.
7. Use a screwdriver to asse ble the cover screw.
wAUTION
• DO NOT place fingers inside of cover.
La p ay be hot.

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CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY
wWARNING
onnect to safe drinking water supply
only.
• The water pressure ust be between 20 and
120 p.s.i. (1.4~8.4 kgf/c 2 ) on odels without
a water filter and between 43 and 121 p.s.i.
(3~8.5 kgf/c 2) on odels with a water filter.
• If water pressure does not reach 20 psi
(1.4 kgf/c 2) or falls below, it is necessary to
purchase a separate pressure pu p for nor al
auto atic ice aker and water dispensing operation.
• It is reco ended that the total length of the water
feed tube does not exceed 26 ft. (8 ).
• Install the water supply line where it will not be
affected by heat.
• If a reverse osmosis water filtration system is
connected to your cold water supply, This water line
installation is not warranted by the refrigerator or
ice aker anufacturer. Follow next instructions
carefully to ini ize the risk of expensive water
da age.
• If a reverse osmosis water filtration system is
connected to your cold water supply, the water
pressure to the reverse os osis syste needs
to be a ini u of 40 to 60 psi (2.8 kgf/c 2~
4.2 kgf/c 2, less than 2.0~3.0sec to fill a cup of
7oz capacity).
If the water pressure fro the reverse os osis
syste is less than 20 psi (1.4 kgf/c 2, ore than
4.0sec to fill a cup of 7oz capacity):
• Check to see whether the sedi ent filter in the
reverse os osis syste is blocked. Replace the
filter if necessary.
• Allow the storage tank on the reverse os osis
syste to refill after heavy usage.
• If the issue about water pressure fro reverse
os osis re ains, call a licensed, qualified plu ber.
IMPORTANT: Read all directions thoroughly before
you begin.
• If operating the refrigerator before installing the
water connection, turn the ice aker to the OFF
position to prevent operation without water.
• All installations ust be in accordance with local
plu bing code require ents.
• Use copper tubing and check for leaks.
• Install tubing only in areas where te peratures will
re ain above freezing.
• It ay take up to 24 hours for the ice aker to begin
producing ice.
Tools Required
• Standard screwdriver
• 7/16-in. and 1/2-in. open-end wrenches or two
adjustable wrenches
• 1/4-in. nut driver
• 1/4-in. drill bit
• Hand drill or electric drill (properly grounded)
NOTE: Refrigerator dealers offer a kit with a 1/4-in.
saddle-type shutoff valve, a union, and copper tubing.
Before purchasing, ake sure a saddle-type valve
co plies with local plu bing codes.
Do not use a piercing-type or 3/16-in. saddle valve
which reduces water flow and clogs more easily.
NOTE: The Co onwealth of Massachusetts
Plu bing Code 248CMR shall be adhered to.
Saddle valves are illegal and use is not per itted in
Massachusetts. Consult with your licensed plu ber.
Cold Water Supply
• The ice aker water valve contains a flow washer
which is used as a water pressure regulator.
• The ice aker needs to be connected to a cold water
line with water pressure between 20~120 psi
(1.4~8.4 kgf/c 2) on odels without a water filter
and between 43 and 121 p.s.i. (3~8.5 kgf/c 2) on
odels with a water filter.
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IMPORTANT: Before connecting the tubing to the
refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power cord is not
plugged into the wall outlet.
NOTE: If your refrigerator is equipped with an internal water
filter, an external in-line water filter should not be used.
• Re ove the plastic flexible cap fro the water valve.
• Place the co pression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the
end of the tubing as shown.
• Insert the end of the copper tubing into the connection as
far as possible. While holding the tubing, tighten the fitting.
IMPORTANT: Tighten any connections that leak.
Open the water at the shutoff valve.
• Plug in the refrigerator.
• Arrange the coil of copper tubing behind the refrigerator so
it does not vibrate against the back of the refrigerator or
against the wall.
• Check for leaks.
• Before connecting the water line to house, purge the
house line for 2 inute.
NOTE: It ay take a few seconds for water to begin to flow
as the internal tank fills and air clears fro the lines.
• Push the refrigerator back to the wall.
• Set the ice aker switch to the ON position.
NOTE: The ice aker will not begin to operate until it
reaches its operating te perature of 15°F (-9°C).
It will then begin operation auto atically.
NOTE: Throw away the first few batches of ice (about
20 pieces).
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CONNECTING THE WATER LINES
IMPORTANT: Before connecting the tubing to the water
line, unplug the refrigerator or disconnect the power.
• Turn off the ain water supply and open the nearest
faucet to relieve pressure in the line. Opening an outside
faucet ay help drain water fro the line in the house.
• Find a 1/2-in. vertical COLD water pipe near the
refrigerator.
NOTE: A horizontal pipe will work, but the following
precaution ust be taken: drill on the top of the pipe, not
the botto . This will help keep water away fro the drill
and also keep nor al sedi ent fro collecting in the valve.
• To deter ine the length of copper tubing you will need,
easure fro the connection on the lower left rear of the
refrigerator to the water pipe. Add 7 ft. (2.1 ) to allow for
oving the refrigerator for cleaning. Use 1/4-in. O.D.
(outside dia eter) copper tubing. Be sure both ends of
the copper tubing are cut square.
• Using a drill, drill a 1/4-in. hole in the cold water pipe you
have selected.
• Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the
pipe cla p. Be sure the outlet end is solidly in the 1/4-in.
drilled hole in the water pipe and the washer is under the
pipe cla p. Tighten the packing nut. Tighten the pipe
cla p screws carefully and evenly so the washer akes
a watertight seal.
Do not overtighten or you ay crush the copper tubing,
especially if soft (coiled) copper tubing is used. Now you
are ready to connect the copper tubing.
• Slip the co pression sleeve and the co pression nut
onto the copper tubing as shown. Insert the end of the
tubing into the outlet end squarely as far as it will go.
Screw the co pression nut onto the outlet end with a
wrench. A flare nut wrench works best, but an open-end
wrench will suffice. Do not overtighten.
• Place the free end of the tubing into a container or sink,
and turn on the ain water supply. Flush out the tubing
until the water is clear. Turn off the shutoff valve on the
water pipe. Coil the copper tubing as shown below.
Packing
Nut
Shutoff
Valve
Co pression
Sleeve Co pression
Nut
Cold Water Pipe
Pipe Cla p
Coil of Polyethelyne
or Copper Tubing
Ferrule
(Sleeve)
Refrigerator
Connection
Water
valve
Tubing
Cla p
1/4"
Tubing
1/4"
Co pression
Nut

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wWARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
• Be careful when you work with the hinges,
base grille, and stopper. You ay be injured.
• Do not put hands, feet, or etal ite s into
the air vents, base grille, or the botto of the
refrigerator. You ay be injured or receive
an electrical shock.
Leveling
After installing, secure the product with the LEGS
so it does not ove to the right or left.
Your refrigerator has two front leveling legs—
one on the right and one on the left. Adjust the
legs to alter the tilt fro front to back or side to
side. If your refrigerator see s unsteady or you
want the doors to close ore easily, adjust the
refrigerator’s tilt using the following instructions:
wAUTION
• To avoid possible injury or product or property
da age, you will need two people to perfor the
following instructions.
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LEVELING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS
Plug the power cord into a 3-prong grounded
outlet, and ove the refrigerator into its final
position. Re ove the kick plate screws and
then the kick plate.
• Open the Freezer Drawer.
• Once the drawer is open, there is sufficient
clearance to re ove the screws on top of
the kick plate.
NOTE: To replace the kick plate, place it into
position, and then insert and tighten the
screws.
1
Level the refrigerator by using an 11/32 inch
(8 ), 11/16 inch (18 ) wrench or a flat
blade screw driver.
Turn the leveling legs (CCW) to raise or (CW)
to lower the height of the front of the
refrigerator.
NOTE: The front of the refrigerator should be
slightly higher than the back.
NOTE: If so eone pushes backward against
the top of the refrigerator, weight is lifted off of
the leveling legs, which akes adjust ent
easier.
Open both doors to ake sure they close
easily. If not, raise the leveling legs higher by
turning both clockwise the sa e a ount.
Once the refrigerator is level, replace the kick-
plate.
NOTE: Your new refrigerator is uniquely
designed with two fresh food doors. Either
door can be independently opened or closed.
You will have to exert slight pressure on the
doors to close the co pletely.
NOTE: In order not to ove the refrigerator
back and forth, fix it with the 'Adjust' to the
floor to install and use.
2
Kick Plate
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STARTING
Before loading your refrigerator with fresh foods:
• Re ove tape and any te porary labels fro
your refrigerator before using. To re ove any
re aining adhesive residue, rub the area briskly
with your thu b, or rub a s all a ount of liquid
dish soap over the adhesive with your fingers.
Wipe with war water and dry. Do not use sharp
instru ents, rubbing alcohol, fla able fluids,
or abrasive cleaners to re ove tape or glue.
NOTE: Do not re ove any warning-type labels,
the odel and serial nu ber label, or the tech
sheet that is taped to the back of the refrigerator.
• Thoroughly clean your refrigerator and wipe off all
dust that ay have accu ulated during shipping.
• Install accessories such as the ice cube bin,
drawers, and shelves, in their proper places.
They are packed together to prevent possible
da age during ship ent.
• Adjust the desired te perature for the
refrigerator and freezer (see Adjusting the
Te perature and Functions).
• 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 co part ent to ensure proper
cooling. Your refrigerator is now ready for use.
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LEVELING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS (CONT.)
DOOR ALIGNMENT
• Use the wrench (Included with the User Manual)
to adjust the bolt in the door hinge to adjust the
height. (counter clockwise to raise or clockwise
to lower)