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Care and maintenance
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.
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
•You must check the O-RING, which is made by rubber and prevent electric spark.
•Don’t touch lamp, in case of light on the long time.
CAUTION
•Please do not use a dishwasher to clean the lower drawers; the high temperature
may cause damage to the baskets which make them unusable. 
NOTE
Regular cleaning is recommended. Wash all compartments a baking soda solution or a
mild detergent and warm water. Rinse and dry.
  
						

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Care and maintenance
Trouble shooting
Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you both time and expense.
This list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective
workmanship or materials in this appliance.
Possible cause
Refrigerator control is off.
Refrigerator is in defrost cycle.
Plug at wall outlet is disconnected.
Power outage. Check house lights.
Refrigerator is larger than the previous
one you owned.
Room or outside weather is hot.
Refrigerator has recently been
disconnected for a period of time.
Large amounts of warm or hot food
may have been stored recently.
Doors are opened too frequently or too
long. 
Refrigerator or freezer door may be
slightly open.
Refrigerator control is set too cold.
Refrigerator or freezer gasket is dirty,
worn, cracked, or poorly fitted.
Thermostat is keeping the refrigerator
at a constant temperature.
Solution
Set refrigerator control. See setting the
controls. 
This is normal for a fully automatic
defrosting refrigerator. The defrost
cycle occurs periodically.
Make sure plug is tightly pushed into
outlet.
Call local electric company.
This is normal. Larger, more efficient
units run longer in these conditions. 
It is normal for the refrigerator to work
longer under these conditions.
It takes some hours for the refrigerator
to cool down completely.
Warm food will cause the refrigerator to
run longeruntil the desired temperature
is reached.
Warm air entering the refrigerator
causes it to run longer. Open the door
less often. 
Make sure the refrigerator is level.
Keep food and containers from
blocking door. See problem section.
OPENING/CLOSING of doors. 
Set the refrigerator control to a
warmer setting until the refrigerator
temperature is satisfactory.
Clean or change gasket. Leaks in the
door seal will cause refrigerator to run
longer in order to maintain desired
temperatures.
This is normal. Refrigerator goes on and
off to keep the temperature constant.
Runing of 
refrigerator
Refrigerator
compressor
does not run.
Refrigerator
runs too much
or too long Occurrence
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Refrigerator
compressor
does not run.
Occurrence
Temperatures are
too cold
Temperature in the
freezer is too cold
but the refrigerator
temperature is
satisfactory.
Temperature in the
refrigerator
is  too warm but
the freezer
temperature is
satisfactory.
Temperatures in
the refrigerator
or freezer are
too warm.
Temperatures
are too warm
Meat stored in
fresh meat
drawer freezes.Food stored in
drawers freezes.
Possible cause
Thermostat is keeping the  refrigerator
at a constant temperature.
Freezer control is set too cold
Doors are opened too frequently or too
long.
Door is slightly open. 
Large amounts of warm or hot food
may have been stored recently.
Refrigerator has recently been
disconnected for a period of time.
Refrigerator control is set too warm. Refrigerator control is set too warm.
Refrigerator control has some effect on
freezer temperature.  Freezer control is set too warm. Refrigerator control is set too cold.
Refrigerator control is set too cold.
Meat should be stored at a temperature
just below the freezing point of water(32˚F,
0 ˚C) for maximum fresh storage time.
Solution
This is normal. The refrigerator goes on
and off to keep the temperature constant.
Set the refrigerator control to a colder
setting. A refrigerator requires some hours to
cool down completely. Wait until the refrigerator or freezer
has a chance to reach its selected 
temperature. Warm air enters the refrigerator/ freezer
whenever the door is opened.
Open the door less often. Set the freezer or refrigerator control to a
colder  setting until the freezer or
refrigerator temperature is satisfactory.  Set the freezer or refrigerator control to
a colder setting until the freezer or
refrigerator temperature is satisfactory. It is normal for ice crystals to form due
to the moisture content of meat. Set the refrigerator control to a
warmer setting
See above solution. Set the freezer control to a warmer
setting until the freezer temperature is
satisfactory.
Close the door completely.
Temperature in the
refrigerator is too
cold and the 
freezer
temperature 
is  satisfactory.
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Sound and noise
Occurrence
Louder sound
levels when
refrigerator is on.
Louder sound
levels when
compressor 
comes on.
Moisture collects
on the inside walls
of the refrigerator.
Water/Moisture
/Ice outside 
refrigerator
Moisture forms
on the outside of
the refrigerator
or between doors.
Vibrating or
rattling noise.
Water/Moisture
/Ice inside
refrigerator
Possible cause
Today’s refrigerators have increased
storage capacity and maintain more
even temperatures.
Refrigerator is touching wall or cabinets.
The weather is hot and humid which
increases the rate of frost buildup
and internal sweating.
Door is slightly open.
Door is opened too often or too long.
Weather is humid.
Door is slightly open,causing cold air
from the inside the refrigerator to meet
warm air from the outside. Floor is uneven or weak.  
Refrigerator rocks on the floor when it is
moved slightly.
Refrigerator operates at higher pressures
during the start of the ON cycle.
Items placed on the  top of the refrigerator 
are vibrating.
Dishes are vibrating on the shelves in
the refrigerator.
Solution
This time, close the door completely. This is normal in humid weather. 
When humidity is lower, the moisture
should disappear. See problem section opening/closing of
doors. Move refrigerator so that it does not
touch the wall or refrigerator.
This is normal. It is normal for dishes to vibrate slightly.
Move dishes slightly. 
Make sure refrigerator is level and firmly
set on floor. Be sure floor is level and solid and can
adequately support refrigerator.
Remove items. It is normal for sound levels to be higher.
This is normal. The sound will level off as
the refrigerator continues to run. 
Open the door less often.
  
						

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Odors in refrigerator
Occurrence
Door(s) will not
close.
Door(s) will not
close.
Drawers are
difficult to move.
Dispenser
Dispenser will not
dispense ice
Opening/Closing of
doors/Drawers
Possible cause
Food is touching shelf on top of the
drawer
Track that drawer slides on is dirty.
Ice storage bin is empty.
Freezer temperature is set too warm.
Household water line valve is not open.
Refrigerator or freezer door is not 
closed.
Refrigerator is not level. It rocks on the
floor when it is moved slightly.
Floor is uneven or weak. 
Refrigerator rocks on the floor when it
is moved slightly. 
Refrigerator is touching wall or cabinets. Interior needs to be cleaned.
Food with strong odor is in the refrigerator.
Some containers and wrapping materials
produce odors.
Food package is keeping door open.
Door was closed too hard, causing other
door to open slightly.
Solution
Be sure both doors are closed. Open household water line valve and
allow sufficient time for ice to be made.
When ice is made, dispenser should
operate.
Turn the freezer control to a higher
setting so that ice cubes will be made.
When the first supply of ice is made,
the dispenser should operate.
Clean drawer and track. Be sure floor is level and can adequately
support refrigerator. 
Contact carpenter to correct sagging or
sloping floor. 
Move refrigerator.
.
Keep less food in drawer. Adjust the height adjusting screw.
Use a different container or brand of
wrapping 
materials.
Move packages that keep door from
closing.
Close both doors gently. Cover food completely. Clean interior with sponge,warm water
and baking soda.
When the first supply of ice is dropped
into the bin, the dispenser should operate.
  
						

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Dispenser will
not dispense
ice.
Ice dispenser
is jammed.
Occurrence
Water has an
odd taste
and/or odor. Dispenser will
not dispense
water.
Possible cause
Water has been in the tank for too long.
Unit not properly connected to cold
water line. 
This sound is normally made when automatically made ice is dropped into ice storage
bin. Volume may vary according to refrigerator’s location.
This sound is normally made when ice maker is supplied with water after dropping
the automatically made ice.
Please thoroughly read ‘Automatic ice maker and dispenser’ in this manual. Ice cubes are frozen together. Ice has melted and frozen around auger
due to infrequent use, temperature
fluctuations and/or  power outrages.
Ice cubes are jammed between the ice
maker arm and back of the bin.
Ice cubes that have been purchased or
made in some other  way have been
used in the dispenser.
Household water line valve is not open.
See problem “Ice maker is not making
any ice.” 
Refrigerator or freezer door is not closed.
Solution
Be sure both doors are closed.
Draw and discard 7 glasses of water
to freshen the supply. Draw and discard
an additional 7 glasses to completely rinse
out tank.
Connect unit to cold water line which
supplies water to kitchen faucet. Open household water line valve. Use the dispenser often so that cubes do
not freeze together.
Only the ice cubes made by the ice maker
should be used with the dispenser. Remove the ice cubes that are jamming
the dispenser.Remove ice storage bin, and thaw and
the contents. Clean bin, wipe dry and
replace in proper position.
When new ice is made, dispenser should
operate. 
Sound of ice
dropping
Sound of water
supply
Other
DISPOSAL OF YOUR OLD APPLIANCE
1. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol  is attached to a
product it means  the product is covered by the European Directive
2002/96/EC.
2. 
All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately
from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities
appointed by the government or the local authorities.
3. The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment and human health.   
4. For more detailed information about disposal of your old appliance,
please contact your city office, waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product.  
  
						

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Care and maintenance
It is Normal...
The following occurrences are normal. 
Noise
Occurrence
When you hear Tak or
Took sound
When you hear
Deureureuk~, Dulkuk or
Woong sound
When you hear Kureureuk
sound of water flowing
When you hear the sound of
wind such as Shoo~ or
Shik right after you close
the door
When you hear the
vibrating sound
When you hear a loud
sound after installing the
product for the first time
Solution
This is the sound of various parts expanding/contracting
or various control devices operating depending on the
temperature change within the refrigerator. 
This is the count of compressor or fan operating when
the operation of the refrigerator is starting or ending. This
is the same phenomenon of the sound generated when
starting or turning off the engine of a car. 
This is the sound of refrigerant changing the condition in
the freezer/fridge. When the liquid changes to gas, you
will hear the sound of water flowing and when gas
changes to liquid, you will hear the Kureureuk sound. 
This is the sound generated when the internal pressure is
temporarily lowered when the warm air entered through
the fridge or freezer is cooled fast. 
If the refrigerator is installed on wooden floor or wooden
wall, or if the refrigerator is not leveled properly, the
sound can be loud from the vibration. 
When you operate the refrigerator for the first time, the
refrigerator will operate at high speed to cool fast and the
sound can seem louder. When the internal temperature
falls below a certain level, the noise will subside. 
Door openWhen the door is slightly
opened after closing the
doorDepending on the fore or speed of closing the fridge or
freezer door, the door can open slightly and then get
closed. 
Be careful not to close the door to hard. 
When external air flows into the cool inner surface of the
refrigerator, icing/dew drops can be formed. 
Especially, this will happen more easily when you open
and close the refrigerator door more frequently. 
Also if the humidity of the installed location is high or
during the rainy season or on a rainy day, dew drops can
form on the outer side of the refrigerator. This is a
natural phenomenon that occurs during the humid
weather. Wipe the water drops with a dry cloth. 
Heat pipes are installed around the front part of the
refrigerator and on the divider of the freezer and fridge to
prevent the dew drops from forming. The refrigerator
may feel warmer after the installation or during the hot
summer, but this is not a problem and you can be rest
assured. 
Icing/
Dew dropsWhen there is icing or
dew drops formed on the
inner or outer side of the
refrigerator
TemperatureWhen the front side of the
refrigerator is warm
  
						

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Care and maintenance
When replacing PANEL…….
1. Avoid damaging the Panel. If damaged, it may cause personal injury.
2. When using glass as a material for panel, tempered glass must be used. Ordinary
glass may cause personal injury if broken.
3. The total weight of the Panels (A, B, C, D) to be replaced should not weigh more
than 15kg. If it overweight, the hinge strength may be decreased, resulting in door
Sagging etc.
4. The thickness of the Panel in the
Trim assembly is 3.2~3.5 mm.
5. Size of Panel (Width x Height)
Panel (A) : 380 mm x 502.5 mm
Panel (B) : 380 mm x 806 mm
Panel (C) : 504 mm x 502.5 mm
Panel (D) : 504 mm x 806 mm (Be sure to read before replacing Panel.)
When replacing Panels (A, B, C, D), contact a qualified service
representative to perform this operation, and follow these important steps.
TrimTrim
Panel A
Panel B
Panel C
Panel D
3.2~3.5 mm
Trim
Panel
Caution to use
refrigeratorIn changing glass of the door, glass on the front door can be broken,
resulting personal injury. So handle with care.
  
						

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