LG SXS Refrigerator User manual

P/NO : MFL31095405 Printed in Korea
LG Twin Tower, 20, Yoido-Dong,
Youngdungpo-Gu, Seoul, 150-721, Korea.
http://www.lge.com

Table of contents
Entry
Important safety instruction
Identification of parts
Where to locate
Door removal
Height adjustment
Starting
Adjusting the temperatures and functions
Refreshment center (Applicable to some models only
Ice making
Humidity control in the vegetable compartment
Convert into a vegetable or meat compartment (Applicable to some models only
Deodorizer (Applicable to some models only
Shelf (Applicable to some models only
Wine holder (Applicable to some models only
Egg box
Location of foods
Storing foods
How to dismantle parts
General information
Cleaning
Trouble shooting
Introduction
Installation
Operation
Suggestion on
food storage
Care and
maintenance
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6
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12
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Entry
The model and serial numbers are found on the inner case or back of refrigerator
compartment of this unit. These numbers are unique to this unit and not
available to others. You should record requested information here and retain
this guide as a permanent record of your purchase. Staple your receipt here.
Date of purchase :
Dealer purchased from :
Dealer address :
Dealer phone no. :
Model no. :
Serial no. :
This refrigerator must be properly installed and located in accordance with the
installation instructions before it is used.
Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip plug firmly
and pull straight out from the outlet.
When moving your appliance away from the wall, be careful not to roll over or
damage the power cord.
After your refrigerator is in operation, do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer
compartment, particularly when hands are damp or wet. Skin may adhere to these
extremely cold surfaces.
Unplug the power cord from the power plug for cleaning or other cares. Never touch
it with wet hands because you can get an electric shock or be hurt.
Never damage, process, severely bend, pull out, or twist power cord because power
cord damage may cause a fire or electric shock. You have doubts on whether the
appliance is properly grounded.
Never place glass products in the freezer because they may be broken when their
inner matters are frozen.
The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without
supervision.
Young childeren should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
If possible, connect the refrigerator to its own individual electrical outlet to prevent it and
other appliances or household lights from causing an overload that could cause a power
outage.
The refrigerator-freezer should be so positioned that the supply plug is accessible for
quick disconnection when accident happens.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service
agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
Do not modify or extend the Power Cord length.
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It will cause electric shock or fire.
Don’t use an
extension cord
Accessibility of
Supply Plug
Supply Cord
Replacement
Warning
Introduction
3
Important safety instruction

4
Identification of parts
DANGER : 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.
The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without
supervision.
Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Don’t store or use gasoline or other flammable vapor and liquids in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance.
In the event of an electric short circuit, grounding (earthing) reduces the risk of electric
shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current.
In order to prevent possible electric shock, this appliance must be grounded
improper use of the grounding plug can result in an electric shock. Consult a qualified
electrician or service person if the grounding instructions are not completely
understood, or if you have doubts on whether the appliance is properly grounded.
Child entrapment
warning
Don’t store
Grounding (Earthing)
Introduction
•
If you find some parts missing from your unit, they may be parts only used in other
models.
NOTE
Freezer
compartment
Refrigerator
compartment
Door rack
Ice making
compartment
Ice separation handle
Shelf
Door rack
Ice box
Door rack
Drawer (1 or 2)
Lower cover
Milk product corner
Lamp
Nano-Carbon (Optional)
Door rack
Can Server (Optional)
Door rack
Shelf
Shelf (Folding or Normal)
Refreshment center
(Optional)
Egg box
Vegetable drawer
Miracle Zone (Optional)
Fresh compartment
(Optional)
Conversion switch
(Meats/Vegetables)
(Optional)
Humidity switch
Wine holder
(Plastic or wire)

Installation
Select a good
location
Where to locate
1. Place your appliance where it is easy to use.
2. Avoid placing the unit near heat sources,
direct sunlight or moisture.
3. Air must circulate properly around your
appliance to ensure efficient operation.
If your appliance is placed in a recessed
area in the wall, allow at least a 12 Inches
(30 cm) or greater clearance above the
appliance and 2 inches (5 cm) or more
from the wall. The appliance should be
elevated 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the floor,
especially if it is carpeted.
4. To avoid vibrations, the appliance must be leveled.
5. Don't install the appliance below 5°C. It may cause affect the performance.
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More than
5 cm
to side
This appliance contains fluid (refrigerant, lubricant)and is made of parts and
materials which are reusable and/or recyclable.
All the important materials should be sent to the collection center of waste
material and can be reused after rework (recycling). For take back, please contact
with the local agency.
Disposal of the
old appliance

Installation
6
Pass the refrigerator laterally through access
door as shown in the right figure.
Pass the
refrigerator
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2
3
4
5
Max
FRZ
TEMP
REF
TEMP
Min5
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3
2
1Max
Door removal
Failure to do so could result in death or
serious injury.
If your access door is too narrow for the refrigerator to pass through, remove
the refrigerator door and pass the refrigerator laterally.
Electric Shock Hazard
Disconnect electrical supply to refrigerator
before installing.
Remove the lower cover by lifting upward.
Remove lower
cover
Warning
Remove the
freezer
compartment
door
Remove the
refrigerator
door
1) Removing the hinge cover by loosening the
screws. Separate all connection wires except
for the earth line after.
2) Remove the keeper by rotating it counter
clockwise ( ) and then lifting the upper
hinge up ( ).
3) Remove the freezer compartment door by lifting
it upward.
1) Loosen the hinge cover screws and remove
the cover. Remove connection wire, if any,
except for the earth line.
2) Remove keeper by rotating it clockwise (  )
and then remove the upper hinge by lifting
it up (  ).
3) Remove the refrigerator compartment door
by lifting it up.
•
If a tube end is deformed or abraded, cut the part away.
NOTE
•
When removing the upper hinge, be careful that
the door does not fall forwards .
NOTE
Lower cover
Lower hinge
Lower hinge
Keeper
Connection
wires
Connection
wires
Hinge
cover
Upper hinge
Upper hinge
Keeper Upper hinge
Earth line

Installation
7
Height adjustment
Level the door by inserting flat ( - type) driver into the groove of the left height adjusting
screw and rotate it clockwise ().
Level the door by inserting flat ( - type) driver into the groove of the right height
adjusting screw and rotate it clockwise ().
The refrigerator doors will close smoothly by heightening the front side by adjusting
the height adjusting screw. If the doors do not close correctly, performance may be
affected.
If the freezer
compartment door
is lower than the
refrigerator
compartment door
If the freezer
compartment door
is higher than the
refrigerator
compartment door
After leveling the
door height


Next
1. Wipe off all dust accumulated during shipping and clean your appliance thoroughly.
2. Install accessories such as the ice cube box, cover evaporating tray, etc., in their
proper places. They are packed together to prevent possible damage during shipping.
3. Connect the power supply cord (or plug) to the outlet. Don't double up with other
appliances on the same outlet.

Operation
8
Starting
Adjusting the temperatures and functions
When your refrigerator is first installed, allow it to stabilize at normal operating
temperatures for 2-3 hours prior to filling it with fresh or frozen foods.
If operation is interrupted, wait 5 minutes before restarting.
Express freezer. Lock button.
Temperature adjustment button
for refrigerator compartment.
Temperature adjustment button
for freezer compartment.
Refresh ent Center
Button
Refresh ent Center
•
Your model may not include every option.
•
The control display is operated by touch. Excessive moisture on the display may cause a
malfunction. Please keep display clean and dry.
NOTE

Operation
9
You can adjust temperature of and freezer room and refrigerator room.
Freezer Compartment te perature adjust ent
Refrigerator Compartment te perature adjust ent
❇Whenever pressing button, setting is repeated in the order of (Middle) ➔
(Middle Strong) ➔ (Strong) ➔ (Weak) ➔ (Middle Weak).
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The actual inner temperature varies depending on the food status, as the
indicated setting temperature is a target temperature, not actual temperature
within refrigerator.
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Refrigeration function is weak in the initial time. Please adjust temperature as
above after using refrigerator for minimum 2~3 days.
How to adjust the
temperature in
the freezer
compartment
How to adjust the
temperature in
the refrigerator
compartment
Please select this function for
prompt freezer.
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OFF➝ON➝OFF is repeated
whenever pressing
button.
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The arrow mark graphic remains
at the On status after flickering 4 times when selecting Special Refrigeration On.

Prompt freezer function automatically turns off after a fixed time passes.
Express freezer
This button stops operation of
different button.
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Locking or Release is repeated
whenever the is pressed
more than 3 seconds.

If you use the ALARM/LOCK button, none of the other buttons will work until you
unlock them.
Lock
LOCK
ON OFF
UNLOCK

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Operation
The other
functions
Ambient temperature display window.
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Temperature is displayed only by –9°C ~ 49°C.

Temperature less than -10°C is indicated with ‘LO’ and temperature more than 50°C
is indicated with ‘HI’.
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Temperature may differ from the actual ambient temperature as it is monitors
on the upper part of refrigerator (top of door).
Door open warning

3 times of warning sounds at the interval of 30 seconds if a minute passes with the
door of refrigerator and the hombar door opened or completely closed.
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Please contact with the local service center if warning continue to sound even after
closing the door.
Diagnosis (failure detection) function

Diagnosis function automatically detects failure when failure is found in product during
the use of refrigerator.
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If failure occurs at product, it does not operate though pressing any button and normal
indication is not done. In this case, do not turn power off but immediately contact with
the local service center. A lot of time are need for service engineer to detect the failed
part if turning it off.

Operation
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Refreshment center (Applicable to some models only)
Open the refreshment center door.
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You can access the refreshment center
without opening refrigerator door and thus
saving electricity.
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Inner lamp is lit in refrigerator compartment
when the refreshment center door opens.
Thus it is easy to identify the contents.
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Never use the refreshment center door as a
chopping board and take care not to damage it
with sharp tools.
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Never rest your arms or severely press on it.
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The refreshment center can not function
normally without the cover.
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Not only can the refreshment center door may
be damaged, but also children may be hurt.
How to use
Never place
heavy items on
the refreshment
center door or
allow children to
hang it on.
Never take out
the inner
refreshment
center cover
Use the
refreshment
center door as a
stand

Operation
12
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Fill water in ice making box of the ice
making corner.
If water is fully filled the ice will not be
separated well and water can be
dropped to make ice lumped.
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Ice will be dropped into the ice storage
bin by rotating ice separation handle of
ice making compartment.
When making Ice
Ice Making
Ice Making Box
•Rotating the ice separation handle before ice is fully frozen may cause the
remaining water drop into the ice storage bin to lump the ice together.
NOTE

Operation
13
Humidity control in the vegetable compartment
The humidity can be controlled by adjusting the humidity control switch to the
left/right when storing vegetables or fruits.
HIGH LOW
HIGH
LOW
HIGH LOW
HUMIDITY CONTROL
HIGH LOW
HUMIDITY CONTROL
High humidity
Low humidity
Convert into a vegetable or meat compartment
(Applicable to some models only)
The meat compartment maintains the temperature at a lower point than the
refrigerator compartment so that meat or fish can be stored fresh longer.
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The bottom drawer in the refrigerator can be converted into a vegetable or meat
compartment
•Vegetables or fruits are frozen if the conversion switch is set to meats
compartment. So, be sure to check it before storing foods.
NOTE
Deodorizer (Applicable to some models only)
This system efficiently absorbs strong odors
by using the optical catalyst. This system does
hot have any affect on stored food.
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Since it is installed already installed onto the cool air intake duct from the from
the refrigerator compartment, you need no separate installation.
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Please use closed containers to store food with pungent odors.
Otherwise, this oder can be absorbed by other food in the compartment.
How to use the
deodorizing
system
1
2
Pull the right part of the cover of deodorization
agent ahead and take the whole out while
moving it to the right .
How to recycle and use deodorization agent
The deodorization agent continues to be used
through recycle if well drying it with a hair dryer.
Nano-Carbon
Deodorization
System (only for
model applicable
to Nano-Carbon)

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Operation
Egg box (Applicable to some models only)
•Never use the egg box as an ice storage bin. It can be broken.
•Never store the egg box in the freezer compartment or fresh compartment.
NOTE
Shelf (Applicable to some models only)
Wine holder (Applicable to some models only)
You can store taller items such as a gallon container or bottles by simply pushing in
front half of shelf underneath back half of shelf. Pull toward you to return to a full shelf.
Slide-Under
Shelf
In case of inserting the wine holder :
Pull the wine holder downward as in
 after inserting it into the side anchoring
part of the shelf as in  by catching it
upward as in  .
In case of separating the wine holder :
Pull the wine holder inward as in ➃ after
holding it upward as in ➂ by catching it.
Bottles can be stored laterally with
this wine corner.
This can be attached to any shelf.
Wine holder
adjustment
(Type 1)
(Type 2)
3
4
1
2
[Type-1] [Type-2]
You can move the egg box to wherever you want.
Bottles can be stored laterally with this wine
rack.

Suggestion on food storage
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Location of foods
(Refer to identification of parts)
Store wine.
Store small foods such as bread, snacks, etc..
Store various frozen foods such as meat, fish,
ice cream, frozen snacks, etc..

Store small packed frozen food.
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Temperature is likely to increase as door
opens. So, do not store long-term food
such ice cream, etc..
Wine holder
Snack drawer
Freezer
compartment
shelf
Freezer
compartment
door rack
Freezer
compartment
drawer
Milk product
corner
Egg box
Refreshment
center
Refrigerator
compartment
shelf
Refrigerator
compartment
door rack
Vegetable drawer
Vegetable
drawer
/meat drawer
conversion corner

Store meat, fish, chicken, etc.. after
wrapping them with thin foil.
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Store dry .
Store milk products such as butter, cheese,
etc..
Place this egg box in the proper location.
Store foods of frequent use such as beverage,
etc..
Store side dishes or other foods at a proper
distance.
Store small packed food or beverages such
as milk, juice, beer, etc..
Store vegetables or fruits.
Store vegetable, fruits, meat to thaw, raw
fish, etc.. setting the conversion switch as
necessary.
Be sure to check the conversion switch
setting before storing foods.

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Suggestion on food storage
Storing foods
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Store fresh food in the refrigerator compartment. How food is frozen and thawed is an
important factor in maintaining its freshness and flavor.
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Do not store food which goes bad easily at low temperatures, such as bananas, and
melons.
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Allow hot food to cool prior to storing, placing hot food in the refrigerator could spoil
other food, and lead to higher electric bills.
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When storing the food, cover it with vinyl wrap or store in a container with a lid. This
prevents moisture from evaporating, and helps food to keep its taste and nutrients.
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Do not block air vents with food. Smooth circulation of chilled air keeps refrigerator
temperatures even.
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Do not open the door frequently. Opening the door lets warm air enter the refrigerator,
and cause temperatures to rise.
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Never keep too many foods in door rack because they may be interrupted by inner
racks so that the door cannot be fully closed.
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Do not store bottles in the freezer compartment - they may break when frozen.
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Do not refreeze food that has been thawed. This causes loss of taste and nutrition.
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When storing frozen food like ice cream for a long period, place it on the freezer
shelf, not in the door rack.
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Do not touch the cold foods or containers- especially made of metallic -, with wet
hands and place glass products in the freezer compartment.
- That’s why you may have chilblains and they may be broken when their inner matters
are frozen, causing personal injury.
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Avoid placing moist food upmost refrigerator shelves, it could freeze upon direct
contact with chilled air.
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Always clean food prior to refrigeration. Vegetables and fruits should be washed and
wiped, and packed food should be wiped, to prevent adjacent food from spoiling.
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When storing eggs in their storage rack or box, ensure that they are fresh, and always
store them in a up-right position, which keeps them fresh longer.
Freezer
compartment
Refrigerator
compartment
•If you keep the refrigerator in a hot and humid place, frequent openning of the door
or storing a lot of vegetables in it may cause dew to form which has no effect on its
performance. Remove the dew with dust cloth free from care.
NOTE

Care and aintenance
17
How to dismantle parts
Separate the lamp by pulling it out ( ➂ ) while
slightly striking (➀) and rotating ( ➁ ) the lamp cover.
Turn the bulb counterclockwise. Max. 40 W bulb for
refrigerator is used and can be purchased at a
service center.
Freezer
compartment
lamp
Freezer
compartment
shelf
Door rack and
support
Lamp in
refrigerator
compartment
To remove the lamp cover, press the protrusion
under the lamp cover to the front and then pull
the lamp cover out.
Turn the bulb counterclockwise. Max. 40 W
bulb for refrigerator is used and can be
purchased at a service center.
To remove a shelf, push the shelf to the left , lift
the left part of the shelf a bit , lift the right part up
➂ , and take it out.
Lift the door rack to  direction holding both
sides and pull it out to direction.
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1
1
2
3
•Dismantling is done in the reverse sequence of assembly.
Be sure to unplug the power plug before dismantling and assembly.
Never apply severe force to dismantle parts. Parts may be damaged.
NOTE
•
Be sure to remove parts from the refrigerator door when removing the vegetable
compartment and
snack corner.
NOTE
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Separate the bin () to upward.
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Separate the upper rack of the refreshment
center and then pull out the refreshment
center cover (  ) .
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The refreshment center can be removed
by pulling it upwards.
Refreshment
center
2
1

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Care and aintenance

To remove the vegetable compartment
cover, pull out the vegetable compartment
a bit to the front , lift the front part of the
vegetable compartment cover as shown by
, and take it out.
Vegetable
compartment cover
(Applicable to some
models only)

Firstly disassemble two baskets in the
R/Room.
Pull them to take out while lightly holding
them up ahead

Vitamin kit
After taking the vegetable room, pull rear
vitamin kits to take out while lightly holding
them up.

Do not assemble vitamins kit or take care so
that children will not swallow their contents.
Vitamin
Vegetable Room
(Applicable to some
models only)
1
2
•
Vitamin kits enable to store vegetables or fruits freshly.
•
Avoid that vitamin kits touch with water as its effect may be reduced if touching with
water.
NOTE
Warning

19
Care and aintenance
General information
Cleaning
During average length vacations, you will probably find it best to leave the refrigerator
in operation. Place freezable items in freezer for longer life.
When you plan not to operate, remove all food, disconnect the power cord, clean the
interior thoroughly, and leave each door OPEN to prevent odor formation.
Vacation time
Power failure
If you move
Anti
condensation
pipe
Most power failures that are corrected in an hour or two will not affect your
refrigerator temperatures.
However, you should minimize the number of door openings while the power is off.
Remove or securely fasten down all loose items inside the refrigerator.
To avoid damaging the height adjusting screws, turn them all the way into the base.
The outside wall of the refrigerator cabinet may sometimes get warm, especially just
after installation.
Don’t be alarmed. This is due to the anti-condensation pipe, which pumps hot
refrigerator to prevent “sweating” on the outer cabinet wall.
Regular cleaning is recommended. Wash all compartments a baking soda solution or a
mild detergent and warm water. Rinse and dry.
Please verify that the power cord is not damaged, power plug is not overheated, or
power plug is well inserted into the power consent.
Always remove power cord from the wall outlet prior to cleaning in the vicinity of
electrical parts (lamps, switches, controls, etc.).
Wipe up excess moisture with a sponge or cloth to prevent water or liquid from
getting into any electrical part and causing an electric shock.
Never use metallic scouring pads, brushes, coarse abrasive cleaners, strong alkaline
solutions, flammable or toxic cleaning liquids on any surface.
Do not touch frozen surfaces with wet or damp hands, because damp object will stick
or adhere to extremely cold surfaces.
It is important that your refrigerator be kept clean to prevent undesirable odors. Spilled
food should be wiped up immediately, since it may acidify and stain plastic surfaces if
allowed to settle.
Use a lukewarm solution of mild soap or detergent to clean the durable finish of your
refrigerator.
Wipe with a clean damp cloth and then dry.
Exterior
Interior
After cleaning
Warning