LG LRDCS2603 Series User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
Read this owner’s manual thoroughly before operating the
appliance and keep it handy for reference at all times.
ENGLISH
LRDCS2603*
Copyright © 2019 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
MFL67851408
Rev.00_112019
www.lg.com
BOTTOM FREEZER
REFRIGERATOR

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS LIMITED WARRANTY46
8 PRODUCT OVERVIEW
11 INSTALLATION
25 OPERATION
32 SMART FUNCTIONS
33 MAINTENANCE
38 TROUBLESHOOTING
4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
4 WARNING
7 CAUTION
8 Product Features
11 Before Installing
12 Choosing the Proper Location
14 Removing/Assembling the Handles
15 Removing/Assembling the Doors and Drawers
18 Reversing Door Opening Direction
20 Connecting the Water Line
24 Leveling
24 Turning on the Power
25
26
27
27
28
29
30
30
30
31
46
50
Before Use
Control Panel
Sabbath Mode
Automatic Icemaker
Storing Food
Humidity Controlled Crispers
Glide‘N’Serve
Refrigerator Shelves
Door Bins
Durabase
For USA
For Canada
32 Smart Functions (Smart Diagnosis)
33 Cleaning
34 Water Filter
38 FAQs
39 Before Calling for Service

4SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
WARNING
Installation
WARNING
Safety Messages
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and
follow all safety messages.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury,
and tell you what may happen if the instructions are not followed.
• To reduce the risk of explosion, re, death, electric shock, scalding or injury to persons when using this
product, follow basic precautions, including the following:
• To reduce the risk of injury to persons, adhere to all industry recommended safety procedures including
the use of long-sleeved gloves and safety glasses.
• Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has
missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug.
• Only connect this product to a dedicated grounded electrical outlet rated for use with this product (115
V, 60 Hz AC only). It is the user’s responsibility to replace a standard 2-prong wall outlet with a standard
3-prong wall outlet.
• Do not use an outlet that can be turned o with a switch. Do not use an extension cord.
• The appliance must be positioned for easy access to a power source.
• When moving the refrigerator, be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord.
• Contact an authorized service center when installing or relocating the refrigerator.
• Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
• Keep packing materials out of the reach of children. Packaging material can be dangerous for children.
There is a risk of suocation.
• Do not install the refrigerator in a damp or dusty place where insulation on electrical parts may
deteriorate.
• Do not place the refrigerator in direct sunlight or expose it to the heat from heating appliances such as
stoves or heaters.
• Do not bend or pinch the power cord excessively or place heavy objects on it.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or injure you and others. All safety messages
will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word WARNING or CAUTION.
WARNING
CAUTION
You may be killed or seriously injured if you do not follow instructions.
You may be injured or cause damage to the product if you do not follow instructions.
These words mean:

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Operation
• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as :
- sta kitchen areas in shops, oces 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 product is not to be used for special purposes such as the storage of medicine or test materials or
for use on ships, etc.
• DO NOT allow children to climb, stand, or hang on the refrigerator doors or on the shelves in the
refrigerator. They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves.
• Do not allow children to climb into the refrigerator. They could be trapped and suocated.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the refrigerator.
• Keep ngers out of pinch point areas; clearances between the doors and cabinets are necessarily small.
Be careful closing doors when children are nearby.
• Do not touch frozen food or the metal parts in the freezer compartment with wet or damp hands. Doing
so may cause frostbite.
• Do not refreeze frozen food that has thawed completely. Doing so may result in a serious health hazard.
• Do not use an adapter plug or plug the power plug into a multi-outlet extension cord.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly
qualied person in order to avoid a hazard.
• Do not operate the refrigerator or touch the power cord with wet hands.
• Do not modify or extend the power cord.
• Do not use an uncertied power outlet. Do not plug appliance into a damaged wall outlet.
• Do not put hands, feet or other objects into the air vents or bottom of the refrigerator. Doing so could
result in personal injury or electric shock.
• In the event of a gas leak (propane/LPG), ensure the area is adequately ventilated and contact an
authorized service center before resuming use. Do not touch the refrigerator or power cord of the
refrigerator.
• Disconnect the power cord immediately and contact an authorized service center if there is a strange
noise, odor, or smoke coming from the appliance.
• Do not use any fuse (such as copper, steel wire, etc.) other than a standard fuse.
• Do not place or use an electrical appliance inside the refrigerator, unless it is of a type recommended by
the manufacturer.
• Do not put animals inside the appliance.
• Do not place heavy or fragile objects, liquid lled containers, combustible substances, or ammable
objects (such as candles and lamps) on the appliance.
• Avoid contact with any moving parts of the ejector mechanism or with the heater that releases the ice
cubes.
• If connected to a circuit protected by fuses, use time delay fuse.
• Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
• Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
• Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are
of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a ammable propellant in this appliance.
• DO NOT place ngers in the automatic icemaker when the refrigerator is plugged in.
• When dispensing ice from the dispenser, do not use a fragile container.

6SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Maintenance
Disposal
Grounding Instructions
• Do not use a hair dryer to dry the inside of the refrigerator.
• Do not light a candle to remove odors in the refrigerator.
• In the event of a refrigerant leak, move ammable objects away from the refrigerator. Ensure the area is
adequately ventilated and contact an authorized service center.
• Keep ammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from the refrigerator.
• 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.
• Unplug the power plug before cleaning or repairing the refrigerator.
• The refrigerator and freezer compartment lights are interior LED lighting, and service should be
performed by a qualied technician.
• Unplug the power plug immediately in the event of a blackout or thunderstorm.
• Turn the power o if water or dust penetrates into the refrigerator. Call a service agent.
• Do not store glass containers or soda in the freezer compartment. Contents may expand when frozen,
break the container and cause injury.
• Do not store, disassemble or repair the appliance yourself or allow unqualied personnel to do so.
• Do not bend or pinch the power cord excessively or place heavy objects on it.
• Junked or abandoned refrigerators are dangerous, even if they are sitting for only a few days. When
disposing of the refrigerator, remove the packing materials from the door or take o the doors but leave
the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.
• If disposing of a refrigerator, make sure the refrigerant and insulation foam are removed for proper
disposal by a qualied servicer. If you release the refrigerant or throw away the insulation foam, you
may be ned or imprisoned in accordance with the relevant environmental law. Insulation foam contains
ammable blowing gas.
• When discarding the appliance, remove the door gasket while leaving the shelves and baskets in place,
and keep children away from the appliance.
• Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check
with a qualied electrician or service personnel if you are in doubt whether the appliance is properly
grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance; if it will not t the outlet, have a proper
outlet installed by a qualied electrician.
• Have a certied electrician check the wall outlet and wiring for proper grounding.
• Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug rmly and pull straight
out from the outlet. Failure to do so may damage the power cord, resulting in a risk of re and electric
shock.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Risk of Fire and Flammable Materials
This appliance contains a small amount of isobutane refrigerant (R600a), which is combustible.
When transporting and installing the appliance, care should be taken to ensure that no parts
of the refrigerating circuit are damaged. Refrigerant squirting out of the pipes could ignite or
cause an eye injury. If a leak is detected, avoid any naked ames or potential sources of
ignition and air the room in which the appliance is standing for several minutes.
In order to avoid the creation of a ammable gas air mixture if a leak in the refrigerating
circuit occurs, the size of the room in which the appliance may be sited depends on the
amount of refrigerant used. The room must be 10.8 square feet (1 square meter) in size for
every 8g of R600a refrigerant inside the appliance. The amount of refrigerant in your
particular appliance is shown on the identication plate inside the appliance. Never start up an
appliance showing any signs of damage. If in doubt, consult your dealer.
CAUTION
CAUTION
• To reduce the risk of minor or moderate injury to persons, malfunction, or damage to the product or
property when using this product, follow basic precautions, including the following:
Installation
Operation
Maintenance
• Do not install the refrigerator where there may be a danger of the unit falling.
• The refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance with the Installation Instructions.
• Do not use aerosols near the refrigerator.
• This appliance is intended to be used only in domestic and similar applications.
• Do not strike or apply excessive force to any glass surface. Do not touch glass surfaces if they are
cracked or broken.
• Do not overll or pack items too tightly into door bins. Doing so may cause damage to the bin or
personal injury if items are removed with excessive force.
• Do not hang on to or place heavy objects on the refrigerator’s dispenser.
• Do not use strong detergents like wax or thinners for cleaning. Clean with a soft cloth.
• Remove foreign objects (such as dust and water) o the prongs of the power plug and contact areas. Do
not use a wet or damp cloth when cleaning the plug.
• Do not spray water directly on the inside or outside of the refrigerator.
• Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they are cold. They may break if exposed to
sudden temperature changes
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

8PRODUCT OVERVIEW
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Product Features
Exterior
The images in this guide may be dierent from the actual components and accessories, which are subject
to change by the manufacturer without prior notice for product improvement purposes.
Refrigerator
Fresh food compartment
Handle
Opens and closes the refrigerator door.
Freezer
Frozen food compartment

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
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Interior
LED Interior Lighting
Lights up the inside of the refrigerator.
Humidity Controlled Crisper
Helps vegetables and fruit to stay crisp and controls humidity.
Adjustable Refrigerator Shelf
The refrigerator shelves are adjustable to meet individual storage needs.
Glide’N’Serve
Store food items at a dierent temperature than the regular refrigerator area.
Automatic Icemaker (Freezer)*
Produces and stores ice automatically in the freezer compartment.
Ice Bin
Stores ice produced by the automatic icemaker.
Water Filter*
Puries water.
Replace the water lter every six months. See the Replacing the Water Filter section in this manual for
details.

10 PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Pullout Drawer
Provides extra storage within the freezer compartment.
Durabase and Durabase Divider
Provides storage for large food items.
Product Specications
*The appearance and specications listed in this manual may vary due to constant product improvements.
Description
Net weight
Standard-depth, bottom freezer
226 lb (102.5 kg)
Electrical requirements: 115 V, 60 Hz
Min. / Max. water pressure: 20 - 120 psi (138 - 827 kPa)
Model LRDCS2603*

11INSTALLATION
ENGLISH
INSTALLATION
Before Installing
Installation Overview
Please read the following installation instructions rst after purchasing this product or transporting it to
another location.
Unpacking the Refrigerator
Choosing the Proper Location
Disassembling/Assembling
Connecting the Water Line
Leveling
WARNING
• Connect to potable water supply only.

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Unpacking the Refrigerator
Water
Electricity
Flooring
Ambient Temperature
WARNING
WARNING
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE
• Use two or more people to move and install the
refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in back
injury or other injury.
• The refrigerator is heavy. Protect the oor when
moving the refrigerator for cleaning or service.
Always pull the refrigerator straight out when
moving it. Do not wiggle or walk the refrigerator
when trying to move it, as oor damage could
occur.
• Keep ammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from the refrigerator. Failure to
do so can result in re, explosion, or death.
• The water pressure must be 20 - 120 psi or 138 -
827 kPa or 1.4 - 8.4 kgf/cm2. If the refrigerator is
installed in an area with low water pressure
(below 20 psi or 138 kPa or 1.4 kgf/cm2), you can
install a booster pump to compensate for the
low pressure.
• Installing on carpeting, soft tile surfaces, a
platform or weakly supported structure is not
recommended.
• Do not overload house wiring and cause a re
hazard by plugging in multiple appliances in the
same outlet with the refrigerator.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not install
the refrigerator in a wet or damp area.
Water supply must be easily connected for the
automatic icemaker.
Use an individual, grounded outlet:115 Volts, 60
Hz, AC, 15 Amps minimum.
To avoid noise and vibration, the unit must be
installed and leveled on a solidly constructed oor.
If required, adjust the leveling legs to compensate
for the unevenness of the oor.
Install this appliance in an area where the
temperature is between 55 °F (13 °C) and 110 °F
(43 °C).
If the temperature around the appliance is too low
or high, cooling ability may be adversely aected.
• Remove tape and any temporary labels from
your refrigerator before using. Do not remove
any warning labels, the model and serial number
label
• To remove any remaining tape or glue, rub the
area briskly with your thumb. Tape or glue
residue can also be easily removed by rubbing a
small amount of liquid dish soap over the
adhesive with your ngers. Wipe with warm
water and dry.
• Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol,
ammable uids, or abrasive cleaners to remove
tape or glue. These products can damage the
surface of your refrigerator.
• Reinstall or adjust shelves as needed.
Refrigerator shelves are installed in the shipping
position. Reinstall shelves according to your
individual storage needs.
Choosing the Proper
Location

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Dimensions and Clearances
• Check the dimensions of the appliance and the installation path to ensure there is sucient room to
move the refrigerator through doors or narrow openings.
• If an opening is too narrow to t the refrigerator through, remove the refrigerator doors. See Removing/
Assembling the Doors and Drawers in this manual.
• The installation location chosen for the refrigerator should allow space behind the unit for connections
and airow and space in front to open the doors and drawers.
• Too small of a distance from adjacent items may result in lowered freezing capability and increased
electricity consumption charges. Allow at least 27 inches (686 mm) in front of the refrigerator to open the
doors, and at least 2 inches (51 mm) between the back of the refrigerator and the wall.
Dimension/Clearance
Depth without Handle
Width
Height to Top of Case
Height to Top of Hinge
Clearance
Depth without Door
Depth with Handle
Depth (Total with Freezer Drawer Open)
Depth (Total with Door Open 90°)
Front Clearance
34” (864 mm)
32 4/5” (833 mm)
68 1/2” (1740 mm)
69 4/5” (1774 mm)
2” (51 mm)
29 4/9” (748 mm)
35” (889 mm)
53 1/3” (1355 mm)
63 1/4” (1606 mm)
33 7/8” (860 mm)
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Removing/Assembling the
Handles
When moving the refrigerator through a narrow
opening, removing the doors is preferred.
The appearance of the handles may vary from
what is shown.
WARNING
• When assembling or disassembling the
refrigerator handles, grasp the handle rmly to
avoid dropping it.
• Do not swing the handle into nearby people or
animals.
• Make sure that the bracket hole of the handle
ts properly into the stopper bolt of the door.
Assemble the set screws to x the handle into
place.
• Make sure that there is not a gap between the
door and handle after assembling the handle.
Tools Needed
• 3/32 in. Allen wrench
• 1/8 in. Allen wrench
• 1/4 in. Allen wrench
Loosen the set screws with a 3/32 in. Allen
wrench and remove the handle.
Loosen the set screws located on the lower
side of the handle with a 1/8 in. Allen wrench
and remove the handle.
Assemble the mounting fasteners at both
ends of the handle with a 1/4 in. Allen wrench.
Assemble the mounting fasteners at both
ends of the handle with a 1/4 in. Allen wrench.
Loosen the mounting fasteners that
connect to the refrigerator door and handle
using a ¼ in. Allen wrench, and remove the
mounting fasteners.
Loosen the mounting fasteners with a 1/4
in. Allen wrench, and remove the mounting
fasteners.
Place the handle on the door by tting the
handle footprints over the mounting
fasteners and tightening the set screws
with a 1/8 in. Allen wrench.
Place the handle on the door by tting the
handle footprints over the mounting
Removing the Refrigerator Handles
Removing the Refrigerator Handles
Assembling the Freezer Drawer
Handle
Removing the Refrigerator Handles
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fasteners and tightening the set screws
with a 3/32 in. Allen wrench.

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Removing/Assembling the
Doors and Drawers
If the entrance door is too narrow for the
refrigerator to pass through, remove the
refrigerator doors and move the refrigerator
sideways through the doorway.
CAUTION
CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING
• Use two or more people to remove and install
the refrigerator doors and freezer drawer.
• Disconnect the electrical supply to the
refrigerator before installing.
• Do not put hands, feet or other objects into the
air vents or bottom of the refrigerator.
• Be careful when handling the hinge and stopper.
• Remove food and bins before detaching the
doors and drawers.
• Do not hold the handle when removing or
replacing the doors and drawer as the handle
may come o.
• When lifting the hinge, be careful that the door
does not fall forward.
• Place the door, inside facing up, on a non-
scratching surface.
• Use two or more people to remove and install
the refrigerator doors and freezer drawer.
• Be careful of sharp hinges on both sides of the
drawer.
• When you lay the drawer down, be careful not to
damage the oor.
• Do not sit or stand on the freezer drawer.
• To prevent accidents, keep children and pets
away from the drawer. Do not leave the drawer
open. If the Durabase® storage bin is removed
from the freezer drawer, there is sucient space
for a small child or pet to crawl inside.
Tools Needed
• 3/32 in. Allen wrench
• 1/8 in. Allen wrench
• 1/4 in. Allen wrench
• 5 mm (3/16 in) Allen wrench
Remove the top hinge cover screws . Lift the
hook (not visible), located at the bottom of the
front side of the cover . with a athead
screwdriver.
Lift the door from the middle hinge pin and
remove the door.
Rotate the hinge lever clockwise. Lift the
top hinge free of the hinge lever latch .
Removing the Refrigerator Door
Removing the Freezer Drawers
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Pull the drawer open to full extension.
Gently lift and pull out the ice bin.
Grasp the drawer on each side and hook the
drawer supports into the rail tabs located on
both sides.
Lift the front of the drawer up, then pull it
straight out.
Hold both rails and push them in
simultaneously.
Remove the Durabase basket from the rails.
Remove the screws from the rails at both
ends. Pull out both rails simultaneously, until they
are fully extended.
Grip both sides of the drawer and pull it up to
remove it from the rails.
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CAUTION
• Do not hold the handle when removing or
replacing the drawer. The handle may come o,
causing personal injury.
Assembling the Freezer Drawer

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Lower the door into its nal position and
insert the screws in the rails on both sides.
Replace the ice bin in the drawer. Insert the
Durabase basket in the rail assembly.
Insert the drawer into the frame, and push
the drawer back until it clicks into place.
Make sure that the plastic sleeve is inserted in
the bottom of the door. Lower the door onto
the middle hinge pin.
Align the door with the cabinet.
Fit the hinge over the hinge lever latch
and slot it into place. Rotate the lever
counterclockwise to secure the hinge
Replace the hinge cover . Insert and tighten
the cover screws .
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5
4
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2
3
4
CAUTION
• Do not hold the handle when removing or
replacing the drawer. The handle may come o,
causing personal injury.
Assembling the Refrigerator Door

18 INSTALLATION
NOTE
Reversing Door Opening
Direction
• To assist in the installation of the handle on the
right side, place a piece of masking tape near the
top of the handle before removing it.
• The appearance of the handle may vary from
what is shown in the illustrations.
Loosen the set screws with a 3/32 in (2.5
mm) Allen wrench and remove the handle.
Remove the top hinge cover screws .
Lift the hook (not visible), located at the
bottom of the front side of the cover ,
with a at-head screwdriver.
Assemble the mounting fasteners at
both ends of the handle using a 1/4 in.
(6.35 mm) Allen wrench.
Place the handle on the door by tting
the handle footprints over the mounting
fasteners and tightening the set screws
with a 3/32 in (2.5 mm) Allen wrench.
Carefully loosen the plug buttons
with your ngers. The buttons can be
unscrewed with the ngers by rotating
them counter-clockwise and continuing
until they loosen and fall out The buttons
were installed without pressure, and for
this reason, they can be unscrewed using
your index nger, thumb or both. Install the
plug buttons on the left side.
Loosen the mounting fasteners that
connect to the refrigerator door and handle
using a 1/4 in. (6.35 mm) Allen wrench, and
remove the mounting fasteners.
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4
5
3
2
Removing the Refrigerator Handles
Reversing the Doors
Rotate the hinge lever clockwise. Lift the
top hinge free of the hinge lever latch .
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CAUTION
• When lifting the hinge, be careful that the door
does not fall forward.

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Lift the door from the middle hinge pin and
remove the door.
Use a ¼ in (6.35 mm) hex socket wrench to
loosen the hinge pin and remove. Remove
the two allen screw using 5 mm (3/16 in) ,
the phillip screw and the hinge .
With a at-head screwdriver, carefully pry
o and remove the cover over the bolt
holes on the left side of the refrigerator.
Remove the outer lower decorative screw
from the ange on the frame between
the freezer and refrigerator doors (You
will need this hole for the middle hinge
bracket).
Turn the middle hinge bracket upside down
and position it on the left side of the refrigera-
tor and reattach using two allen screw using 5
mm (3/16 in.) and a Phillip screw.
Reattach middle hinge pin using a ¼ in.
(6.35 mm) socket wrench.
Remove the four screws , the hinge
pin insert and the hinge pin brackets
from the bottom right side of the door.
Reinstall the hinge pin brackets , screws
and hinge pin insert on the bottom
left side of the door.
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5
CAUTION
• Place the door, inside facing up, on a non-
scratching surface.
• The bracket has been ipped, but the hinge pin
stays in the same orientation with its hexagonal
end facing upward.
NOTE

20 INSTALLATION
Middle Hinge
Pin
Middle Hinge
Bracket
Insert the decorative screw into the outer
hole on the right side of the ange. Attach
the cover on the right side. Cover is force-
tted.
Assemble the right hinge cap with the two
screws.
Assemble the left hinge cover with the
two screws .
Loosen the two screws and remove the
left hinge cap.
Place the refrigerator door down over the
hinge pin on the middle hinge pin bracket.
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Decorative
Screw
• The left top hinge, right hinge cap and left hinge
cover are provided for reversing doors.
NOTE
Connecting the Water Line
Before Beginning
This water line installation is not covered by the
refrigerator warranty. Follow these instructions
carefully to minimize the risk of expensive water
damage.
If necessary, call a qualied plumber to correct
water hammer before installing the water supply
line to the refrigerator. Water banging in the
pipes, or water hammer in residential plumbing
can cause damage to refrigerator parts and lead to
water leakage or ooding.
• Turn the icemaker OFF if the refrigerator will be
used before the water line is connected.
• Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas
where the ambient temperatures fall below
freezing.
WARNING
• Connect to potable water supply only.
Fit the hinge over the hinge lever latch
and slot it into place. Rotate the lever
clockwise to secure the hinge.
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