LG LFX25960SB User Manual OWNERS LFX21960

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26

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27
27

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17

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18--28

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18

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28

And

29--30

Cleaning

General

19

Circulation

27

Drawer

Out

Filter

17

Cover

Air

26

Door Basket

Ice Bin

9--16

Proper

26

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Leveling And Door Alignment

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26

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26

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6

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24

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29

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of hazards
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messages

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result

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on the

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foods

frozen

ice crystals or

still contain

in.
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they

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that

have

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still cold---below

...Thawed
meats, poultry or fish that have any offground
odor or off-color should not be refrozen
and should not be
eaten.
Thawed ice cream should be discarded.If the odor
or color of any food is poor or questionable, dispose of it.
The food may be dangerous to eat.
Even partial thawing and refreezing reduces the eating
of foods, particularly fruits,
and prepared
quality
vegetables
foods. The eating quality
of red meats
is affected less than
that
of many other foods. Use refrozen
foods
as soon as
possible to save as much of their quality as you can.

a qualified

a burned-out light bulb, unplug
the
replacing
breaker
or fuse
refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit
box in order to avoid contact with a live wire filament. (A
burned-out
light bulb may break when
being
replaced.)
NOTE: Setting either or both
controls
to the OFF position
does not remove
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to
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to the electrical
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read carefully.

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is removed for proper disposal by a
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release
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refrigerant, you can be subject to fines and imprisonment

that
used
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the best performance
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provides
house
circuits
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wiring
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still

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increase

refrigerator.

of

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a

appliance

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type

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of the

A

Refrigerator

B

Filter (Inside)

C

Modular

D

Refrigerator

E

Bins

(Keeps
and crisper)

(p. 24)

Shelves (p. 21)
(p. 22)

Crisper
fruits

F Ice

(p. 26)

and

vegetable

Room (p.18)

(Ice

Maker

and

Ice

Bucket)

Turbo

The

J

Durabase (p.25)

K

Divider

(p. 25)

L

Ice Bin

(p. 24)

M

Water

Tank

Cover

N

Snack

O

Egg Box(p.24)

Q

Dairy

Pan

Bin

(p. 22)

(p. 23)

Bottle Holder (p. 21)

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7

are included

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Basket

Door

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parts

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locations

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(p. 27)

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guide covers several different

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or all

more familiar

to become

page

(p. 24)

for

may

your

some

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your

convenience.

model.

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more people

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to aid

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legs clockwise (

or other

in back

injury.

be slightly higher than
the
Leveling legs can be turned
the cabinet slightly.
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the leveling
closing.

by tipping

) to raise the

counterclockwise

Remove tape and any temporary
refrigerator before using. Do not
type labels, the modeland serial

TechSheet

number

to back

is attached

that

is between

from your
any warninglabel, or the

labels
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of

wall

cooling

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sharp
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see

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for

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cleaning

floor. Always

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when

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it,

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as

floor

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refrigerator

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materials

flammable

gasoline, away
to do

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and

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could occur.

or

such as

refrigerator.

so can result

in

death,

explosion,

run for at least
the flow of

it. Check

or fire.

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wipe

dust

all

off

drawers,

bin,

They are packed
during shipment.

2 or 3 hours
cold air

to ensure proper
compartment
is now ready for use.

when

etc.

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you work
may

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receive

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in

before
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cooling.Your

with

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grille,

injured.

or foot or

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places.
damage

proper
possible

prevent

food

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the

When moving

not wiggle

w

and

as ice

such
their

in

refrigerator

your

putting
freezer

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or service,

refrigerator thoroughly

accessories

Install

refrigerator

the

high,

during shipping.

togetherto

position.

shipping

needs.

Your

the unit near

placing
moisture.

or

accumulated

Instructions

Safety

Important

installed

are

reinstall shelves

storage

Avoid

CAUTION:

shelves,
shelves

Please

the
or

low

of at least 2 inch
from
the ceiling and 1
side walls for better
cooling
efficiency, ease of
air circulation and electrical connections.
proper

1. Clean your

These

more information,
section.
Refrigerator

the appliance is too
be adversely
affected.

NEXT

instruments,
rubbing alcohol, flammable
cleaners
to remove tape or glue.
the surface of your refrigerator. For
damage

use

not

fluids,

the temperature

where

110\302\260F (43\302\260C.) If

the

direct sunlight

dry.

and

unit,
it.

clearance

from

installation,

w

may

ability

the

Allow
inch

To remove any remaining tape or glue, rub the area
briskly with your thumb. Tape or glue residue can alsobe
removed
a small amount of liquid dish
easily
by rubbing
over
the
adhesive
with
soap
your
fingers.
Wipe with warm
water

around

lower
area

an

in

55\302\260F(13\302\260C)

temperature

refrigerator.

) to

(

this appliance

Install

2.

REFRIGERATOR

YOUR

UNPACKING

should

front

door

in

refrigerator.

so can result

be level. If required,
legs to compensate for unevenness
the unit must

vibration,

the leveling

adjust
of the

metal

refrigerator.

shock.

into air vents,
You may be injured

sticks

HOW TO REMOVE DOOR HANDLES (LFX25960**/LFX21960**
Models)
To

move

NOTE:

Handle appearance
illustrations
on this

1. Removing
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allow

the

both

with

tightly

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if

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disassemble

the

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must

the

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the

keyhole

allow

mounting

door
with
right

door

handle

or

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first.

both

mounted
hands

(1)(this

(2) on the back of
the handle to separate

slots

screws

on

slots

on back of

Handle

tightly

the handle to
require some force).
handle

push

Keyhole

force.

against

and slide
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The

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mounted

or

assemble

you

2. Removing Freezer Drawer
handle

handles.

handlecould be

handle, you

the

door

(3).

pull with reasonable

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refrigertor

from

you

When

CAUTION:

the

may

(1)(this

hit it with a hammer
while removing or attaching.

damaged

to remove

hands

(2) on the back of
the handle to separate
screws

mounting

necessary

Handle

slots

keyhole

handle

be

may

page.

and slide the handle up
require some force).
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door, it
from

vary

may

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the

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a house

through

refrigerator

on door

may

the
from

(3).

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on

back

handle

9

of

REPLACE DOOR HANDLES(LFX25960**/LFX21960**
Models)

HOW TO

Handle

NOTE:

appearance
on

illustrations

this

may vary
page.

from

the Refrigerator DoorHandle
slots (1) on the top and
keyhole
of the back of the handle with
the
of the
(2) mounted on the front

1. Reinstalling
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bottom

screws

door.
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the

keyhole
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the

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it

handle against the
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sure

making

handle with both
the front of

against

firmly

slidethe handle down

door front,
(2) go into
hands,

the

press

the door and
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mounted

(3).

on door

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the Freezer

2. Reinstalling
Align

keyhole

slots

sides

of the

back of

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Drawer Handle

(4) on the
the
on

right

and

mounted

on

door

left

with the
front of the

handle
the

drawer.
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making

keyhole
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it

firmly

the

handle against the
that the screws
slots (4).

sure

handle with both
the front of
against

drawer front,
(5) go into the

the

slidethe handle to

the

left

hands,

press

the drawer and
(6).

slots
on back of

Keyhole

handle
10

INSTALLATION

REFRIGERATOR

HOW TO REMOVE
To move refrigerator
Handle

NOTE:

wrench and

door,

may vary from

If

the

set screws

it

maybe

illustrations

to remove

necessary
on

this

with

the

3/32\"

handle

mounting

removed,use a 1/4\"

Allen Wrench

side of
wrench

Freezer Drawer Handle
the set screws located on the lower
the
handle
with the 3/32\" Allen
and remove
the handle.

NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners
need to be tightened or removed,use a 1/4\"
Allen

page.

Mounting

Set Screw

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Loosen

refrigerator and

Fasteners

fasteners

wrench.

2. Removing

Models)

Allen

remove the handle.

need to be tightened or
Allen

(LFX25970**/LFX21970**

Refrigerator Handle
the

NOTE:

a house

through

appearance

1. Removing
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Loosen

HANDLES

DOOR

wrench.

11

freezerdoor handles.

HOW
NOTE:

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may vary

appearance

1. Replacing
the

from

on

illustrations

this

Refrigerator Door Handle
handle on the door by adjusting handle
to

footprints

HANDLES (LFX25970**/LFX21970** Models)

DOOR

REPLACE

TO

fit mounting

screws

with the

NOTE:

If

the

3/32\" Allen

handle

fastners

and

the

tighten

set

wrench.

mounting

tightened or removed use a

fasteners
1/4\"

Allen

need to be
wrench.

Mounting

Fasteners

Freezer Drawer Handle
the handle
on the door by adjusting
to fit mounting
fastners and tighten
on the bottom of the handle with a

2. Replacing
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footprints

screws
Allen wrench.

NOTE:

If

the

handle

mounting

tightened or removed use a

fasteners
1/4\"

Allen

handle
the

set

3/32\"

need to be
wrench.

12

page.

INSTALLATION

REFRIGERATOR

REMOVING AND REPLACINGREFRIGERATORDOORS

1.

Refrigerator

w CAUTION:

Before you begin, unplug

Removing

u

Left

Door -

1. Disconnect

Door

Use

water

flat

tip

supply

screwdriver

tube by pushing back on the disconnect
cover
screw (1).
hinge
to pry back hooks on front
underside

door switch wire harness

tube.

w CAUTION:When

hinge

lifting

up from middle

8. Place

door, insidefacing

u

Door

Right

bins from

doors.

(2).

free of

hinge pin
up,

latch, be

and

remove

down

onto

cover

screw

ring (4).
of cover

- FIG.1

(3).

Lift

up

cover.

cover.

Remove

5. Disconnectthe three wire harnesses
(5). Remove
6. Rotate hinge lever (7) counterclockwise
and
remove.
7. Lift door

food and

Remove

refrigerator.

FIG.2

2. Open door.Loosentop
3. Disconnect
4. Pull out the

the

the

careful

screw

grounding

Lift top
that

(6).

hinge (8) free of
door does
not fall

lever

hinge

latch (9).

forward.

door.

a non-scratching

surface.

- FIG.3

1. Open door. Loosentop
2. Disconnect door switch

hinge
wire

(1). Lift up cover
Remove
cover.
(2).
Remove
the grounding
screw

(3).

harness

3. Disconnectwire harness
(5).
(6).
4. Rotate hinge lever (7) clockwiseand
remove.
Lift top hinge (8) free of hinge
w CAUTION:When
free of latch, be careful
that
door does
not
lifting
hinge
5. Lift door up from middle hinge pin (10) and remove
door.
6. Place door, inside
facing
up, down onto a non-scratching surface.

13

lever
fall

latch (9).

forward.

2.

the

Reinsalling

Door

Refrigerator

u Right Door

1. Lower

door

the

2. Fit

onto

middle hinge

top hinge (8)
hinge
counterclockwise
to secure
over

3. Install

the

grounding

screw

lever

pin

(10).

latch (9)

hinge.
(6) and

and

into

place.

Insert

connect the three wire

door switch wire harness (2).
tab
on door switch side of cover under
tighten cover screw (1).

lever (7)

hinge

harnesses

under lever

latch.

lever

Rotate

(5).

4. Connect

5.

Hook

and

u

of wire

opening

in

cabinet

Position

top.

cover (3)

into

place.

Insert

Door

Left

1. Lower

the door

2.

hinge

Fit
to

edge

top
secure

onto middle

(8) over

hinge

pin

hinge lever latch

(10).
(9)

and

into place.

Insert hinge lever

(7)

under

lever

lever clockwise

latch. Rotate

hinge.

3. Install the grounding
4. Connect door switch

screw

(6) and

wire harness

connect

the three

(2).Pushthe water

wire

supply

harnesses

tube

(5).

into the

hall

on

the

top case

and

pull

it out

on the

backplate.

5. Insert the water
(Fully

6. Hook
and

insert
tab

tube
supply
(4) into the connector tube until you see only one scale mark.
the tube over 5/8\"(15mm)).
on door switch side of cover (3) under
of wire opening in cabinet
edge
top. Position

tighten cover screw

cover

into

place.

(1).

Correct

Incorrect

14

Insert

HOW

THE

INSTALL

AND

REMOVE

TO

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With

PULLOUT DRAWER
To

IMPORTANT:

avoid

possible

property damage, you
following

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Remove

people

of the door and

pull

it

rails.

the

from

it

or

to perform

the

Drawer

Pullout

drawer

lower basket
(If you

product

hold both sides

hands,

instructions.

1. Removing
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the

or

injury

two

need

will

both

up to separate

the

tilt

both

open to

(1) by
door,

it

hangers
the

the

left and

screws(2)

from

basket
be

will

rail

the

system.

easier.)

with your
right

Remove

extension.

full

lifting

rail

of the

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lift

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both

both rails

center bar and push

hold the

hands,
fitted

it in

to let

simultaneously.

cover

rail

on

both

sides.

w

CAUTION:
handle.

When you remove

the

personal
w

CAUTION:
not

If

it may

it

could

hold

cause

injury.

When

to damage

laying

the floor

edges on hinge side.

15

the drawer, do not

off and

come

the drawer

or

hurt

your

down, be careful
feet

by the

sharp

HOW

INSTALL

AND

REMOVE

TO

THE

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Make

a

you have

sure

rail

right

for each

cover

side.

PULLOUT DRAWER
Right

avoid

IMPORTANT:

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property

damage, you

possible
will

or

injury

two

need

people

product

or

to perform

Cover

Rail

the

instructions.

following

Left

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both

let both

Drawer

Pullout

2. Installing

hold the

hands,

rails out to

Rail Cover

center bar and push it

extension

full

out

to

simultaneously.

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the

top holes

the door supports

of the
to

rail

the top

with

cover

the

assemble

holes of

covers.

rail

Assembly Hole

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door

supports

(1)

into

rail

tabs

(2).

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the

drawer

lower basket

\342\200\242
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door

into

final

position

and

tighten

the screws

(4)

pulled out to
in

the

full

extension,

insert

the

rail assembly.

(3).

w WARNING:

To prevent

entrapment or suffocation
play inside of drawer.
w WARNING:

16

DO NOT

risk.

and pet
NOT allow them

child

accidental

DO

to

step or sit down on freezer door.

LEVELING

3. Open both

ALIGNMENT

DOOR

AND

they

Leveling

has

front

two

legs---one
and
one on the left. Adjust
to alter tilt
right
legs
to-back or side-to-side. If your
seems
refrigerator
or
want
the
doors
to
close
easier,
unsteady
you
refrigerator'stilt using the instructions below:

1.

the

Plug

leveling

cord

power

refrigerator's

on the

outlet. Move the refrigerator
the base cover.

into

its

final

4.

adjust the

a 3-prong

into

the

remove

1. Open the

Remove

remove
To

Drawer.

Freezer

is open
on
legs
top of

replace
cover

(Drawer

not shown

for

clarity.)

clearance

to

cover.

into position

turns,

more
refrigerator slightly
clockwise.
It
leveling legs
and
should
turn
both
you

fresh

new

slight

is uniquely designed with
Either door can be openedor
of one
another.
You may have to
on doors to get them
to close

refrigerator

food doors.
pressure

completely.

Door Alignment

cover

base

that

cover.

independently

there is sufficient

sure

necessary.

closed

cover

drawer

2. Once

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base

both

more

the base

NOTE:Your
two

exert
To

if

Re-adjust

5. Reinstall

grounded

position.

not,

turning

by

check to make

tilt the

leveling legs the same amount.

front-

from

If

several

take

may

and

again

easily.

rear

to the

Your refrigerator

doors

close

and insert and

If the
space
instructions

legs.

tighten

1. With

one

between
your
below to align
hand,

doors is uneven,
the doors:

lift up

the door you

use

pliers to insert

want

the

follow

to

raise

at

middle hinge.

2. With

other

hand,

snap

ring

as

shown.

additional snap rings until
(Three snap rings are provided

3. Insert

leg clockwiseto
or
counterclockwise
to
refrigerator

2. Turn

the leveling

several

turns

of

the

leveling

raise

that

lower

leg to adjust

side

it. It may

the

tilt

of the
take

of

the

refrigerator.

NOTE: Having someone push backwardagainst the
of the refrigerator
takes some weight off the
to adjust
the legs.
leveling
legs. This makes it easier

top

17

the
with

doors
the

are aligned.
refrigerator.)

USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
THE CONTROLS

SETTING

Filter
displays

Temperature
\342\200\242
Your

you regulate the

pad on the

temperature in

that

dispenser

to the

lets

and refrigerator

freezer

the

compartments.

CONTROL at

set the REFRIGERATOR
37\302\260F(3\302\260C)
Initially
and
the FREEZER
CONTROL at 0\302\260F
it at
(--18\302\260C). Leave

24 hours (one day)

the compartment

Then

to stabilize.

adjust

temperature as desired.

have

power is connected

the filter
changed
the filter display,

of use

6 months

after

Reset

press and hold
Button 3 seconds or more and the filter

will be

initialized

to

reset

Auto

a

with

filter is

or off

the room discoveredfrom

Light Sensor

light is

and

turn on
light

the

of

lamp is on

dispenser

Light /

sound.

set
off

display

6 months.

by brightness

automatically

mode,

only)

light

dispenser

will

automatically

brightness of room detected by

to the

according

of

light senser.

the

(LFX25970**/LFX21970**

\"Auto\"

or

Filter

the

only)

(LFX25970**/LFX21970**

Light

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The

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If the

buzzing

The average life

NOTE :

(LFX25970**/LFX21970**)

left to

months

moment

the

from

filter

refrigerator.

\342\200\242
If you
want

\342\200\242

this setting for

the

exchange
has a control

refrigerator

the number of

in months

\342\200\242
It

sensor.

Alarm

is connected to the refrigerator,
door
OFF and door alarm display will
show
. When
button, the display will
you touch
to
and door alram function
is now activated.
change
\342\200\242
When
either
or the freezer door is left open
refrigerator
for more than 60 seconds, the alarm
will ding
to let you
know the door is open.
\342\200\242
When
will stop
you close the door, the door alarm
dinging.
\342\200\242
If you
want
to disable the door alarm
touch
function,
button then the door alarm
will switched
to
.
display
\342\200\242
When

the

is

alarm

(LFX25960**/LFX21960**)
\342\200\242

time

Every

the

button,

you touch
temperature

the freezer

you touch
temperature

the refrigerator temperatureadjust

"5\"

"-1\"

"0\".
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time

Every

the

"42\"
button,

changes

changes

temperatureadjust
in

in

order

a circulating

"3\"
order

a circulating

of

of

"37\".
Excessive

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When

touch.

a

Please keep displaycleanand dry.
NOTE:
This is to prevent the unintended working
error
when
touching
again. When 10 seconds has passed
sincefinal touch, the existed display blinks once and
then
the
touch.
key starts to work by second
(LFX25960**/LFX21960**
only)
malfunction.

stop this function
time.
\342\200\242
This
function
imcreases
both
can

you

\342\200\242
If you

want

one

Lock

to activate

buttons,

press and

hold

more.

sign

be

refrigerator,

will

to

Function

and

displayed

other

lock

for 3

button

seconds

the Lock

or

Function

now

than

manually

by touching

the Lock

\342\200\242
To disable

for 3

button

button

will

while

Lock

work

even

Function

is

the

Ambient

more

icemaking and

freezing

water, crushed ice, or cubed iceby
as you desire.
touching
\342\200\242
There
could be some dripping
after
dispensing.
It is recommended
to hold your cup for a couple
of seconds after dispensing.

than

is desinged not to
while either refrigerator door is left

hold

open.

18

is

to convert

button

and

seconds or more.

operate

(-9\302\260C) is

indicated

with HI.

Mode Switch Function(\302\260F<->\302\260C)

Temperature
want

15F

between

and temperature more

121\302\260F (49\302\260C)

button

\342\200\242
If you

than

less

with LO

Dispenser

select

button

hold

and

Window.

Display

Temperature

is displayed
Temperature
only
16\302\260F~ 120\302\260F (-9\302\260C~ 49\302\260C).
Temperature

dispenser

press

\342\200\242

\342\200\242

: The

Function,

seconds or more.

indicated

NOTE

to the

connected

initially

Off.

including dispenser

capabilities.

\342\200\242
You can

is

enabled.

you

button

is

power

Function

enabled.
\342\200\242
No buttons
other

touch the \"ICE PLUS\" button, the graphic
for 24hours.
[ ] will light up in the display and it continues
It will automatically
shut off after 24hours have passed.

Or

the

Lock

is

Ice Plus
\342\200\242
When

set

Lock

control display is operated by
moisture on the display may cause
The

CAUTION:

w

power

initially

\302\260F
to \302\260C
or

button

vice

versa,

simultaneously

press and
for 5

Saving Mode

Power

Display

This function

Press

and

OFF. When

turn ON, then

will then

door is

it

Then,

opened.

display into power saving mode until
ICE PLUS buttons simultaneously

the

places
FREEZER

the

the

not

w

CAUTIONS

Throw away

the first

dispensed

Keep children away
may play with

Never

use
glasses

thin

could

break

Sometimes

has

prevent

food

loss due to

be

could

done

in

or

or deep
inside

stuck

used

for

a

When

the

be formed

FREEZER

and

the lack of

cooling

ICE

air.

Ice Room Door

long

the controls.
ice

the

bucket

may damage

the icemaker.

way..

opposite

and

door

chute..

dispenser

yourself.

injure

to level the ice in it.
icemaker,causingthe

icemaker

to misread

the amount of

glass.

dispenser

chute and, thus the

refrigerator

could

fail.

chute.
Keep the glass at a proper distancefrom
dispenser
A glass too close to the outlet may hinder ice from
out.
coming
after
it.
Keep the ice room door closed tightly
opening
If the
ice room door were not closed
the cold air in the ice room would come into
tightly,
and freeze food. This couldcause the ice maker
not to produce
refrigerator
compartment

Close the ice room

the
20 seconds

IceBucket

7 glass of

not been

tools out of the ice room

something

narrow

use

Ice

LEDs

sounds.

ice.

producing

Never

remain on for

dispenser.

damage

ice bucket occasionally
the ice piles up near the

the

Shake

pressed

All

glass or crockery to collect ice
may be broken.
a glass
before dispensing water.

it is

your hands and

Keep
You

and

sounds.

the next time

cubes.

into
if

Ding
off until

saving mode, press the

Ding

air circulation to

and the first

made,

refrigerator

the

or

crystal

splash

may

the

if

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NOTE:

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visit

1-877-714-7481.
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water

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front
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29

engaging

top shelf

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instrument,
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bulbs

are cool to the touch.
to remove. Insert new

counterclockwise

5. Assemblein

OUTSIDE
Waxing

Make
Turn

harsh cleaners.

surfaces

all

or reconnect

in refrigerator

the

instructions.

for removal

Refrigerator

Bulbs

or disconnect

Refrigerator,

Unplug

2. If necessary,
3. Using a flat

as shelves,

in Using

sections

to

Refer

Light

fit your
Be
refrigerator.
of the same size, shape

breaker.

power.

parts, such

all removable

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Remove

control to the OFF position
to the light circuit.

Refrigerator

change

unplug

breaker

power

and wattage.

GENERAL CLEANINGTIPS
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remove

power

NOTE: Not all appliance
bulbs will
sure to replace the bulb with one

or fire.

explosion,

sections defrost
clean
both sections about once
However,
odors. Wipe up spills immediately.
prevent

to

month

in

freezer

and

refrigerator

automatically.

a

result

so can

do

to

Failure

the

Moving

does not

either
bulb,
at the circuit

light

reverse

the

order

rear tabs

by snapping

followed

by

bulb(s).

the Lamp Cover
the

front

tabs.

freezer light

To change

1.

2. Usinga flat
in

the

front

instrument,

form outlet.

cord

power

refrigerator

Unplug

WHEN YOU GO ON VACATION

Rotate downward to

as shown.

loose

lamp cover

pry the

gently

1. Use up

rear tabs.

3. Make sure the bulb
counterclockwise

is cool

to the

touch.

the

Turn

2. Empty

bulb

If

cover up to snap

front

bulb.

appliance
into

slots

into

place.

in

freezer

follow these

leave,

1. Remove

ceiling.

to turn

choose

you

bin.

ice

the

the refrigerator

from the

2. Dependingon your
(refrigerator control)
Clean

OFF.

to

rubber or

prop them

open

odor and

mold

WHEN YOU
When

you

follow

these

are

it and

wipe

(refrigerator

the

of both doors to
get in. This stops

tops

for air to
enough
from building
up.
far

MOVE
moving your
to prepare

food from

frozen food in
2. Depending

the

well.

dry

wood blocksto

refrigerator to a new
it

steps

1. Remove all

control

the thermostat
See the Setting

set

model,

refrigerator,

4. Tape

you

refrigerator.

Controls section.

3.

before

off

steps.

food

all

items.

freeze other

and

perishables

any

to remove.

4. Replacewith a new 60-watt
5. Insert tabs on back of cover
Push

away,

before you leave.

the

remove

to leave the refrigerator on while
you
follow these steps to prepare
your refrigerator

choose

If you

are

the

for

the

refrigerator

home,

move.

pack all

and

ice.

dry

on your model, turn the thermostat
control
control) to OFF. See the Settingthe

Controlssection.

3.

Unplug

4. Clean,

the

refrigerator.

wipe and

thoroughly.

dry

out all removable parts, wrap them
well
and
them together so they don't shift and rattle during
move.
Refer to sections in Using
your
Refrigerator

5. Take

tape
the

for

removal instructions.

6. Dependingon the model,raisethe
refrigerator
w CAUTION:

Lamp may

DO NOT place fingers
be hot.

leveling
See
the

of cover.

inside

POWER INTERRUPTIONS
If
all

the

power

refrigerator

cold and
2.

If

the

will be out for
doors
closed

When

and

24 hours or less, keep
to help foods stay

will be out for

all frozen
food locker.

a) Remove

more

than

hours:

24

food and store it

in a

frozen

30

more

rolls

easily

legs all the way so they
Door Closing section.
and

tape

front

of the

OR screw

in

the

don't scrape the floor.

the power

cord to the

cabinet.

you get to your new home, put everything
refer to the Installing Your
Refrigerator

preparation

frozen.

power

it

7. Tape the doorsshut
refrigerator

1.

so

instructions.

back
section

for

NOTE: If

size is smaller or larger than
you
can
you
regulate the size with the cube size
cube

the

expected,

button.
Personal
with the

contact

Avoid

or

mechanism,

the cubes. DO
automatic

NOT

icemaking

is plugged

moving parts

the

of

heating

element

place
fingers
mechanism

while

the

with

Hazard

Injury

the
indicator
Every time you press the cube size button,
one
The
the
up
light.
higher
light position, the
the
cubes
will
be.
at
the highest position
larger
Pressing
returns
the
indicator
to the lowest position.

moves

ejector

that releases

or hands on the
the refrigerator

WHEN YOU

in.

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
A

hours to begin

12 to 24

water

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the

ice bucket

the

refrigerator

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making

the

supply

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shut

be

will

off

for

more than

is removed for

hours.

several
a

minute

or two.

take

may

refrigerator

newly-installed

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ICEMAKER

THE

SET

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not

will

NORMAL SOUNDS YOU
NOTE: Keeping
before the water

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be

used

MAY

for several

days.

HEAR

the power switch
in the I (on)
position
line is connected can damagethe

icemaker.
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and

cubes droppinginto the bin
pipes as the icemaker refills.

the sound of

will hear

water

in the

running

FOR

PREPARING

VACATION

Automatic
off Arm

Shut

Cube Size
Indicator

The

Select

icemaker

will

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the

cubes

six

produce

Switch

Power

Size

Cube

Light

per cycle---

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approximately 100--130cubes in a 24-hour period,
room
depending on freezer compartment
temperature,
number of door openings and other
temperature,
operating conditions.
If the
is used before the water connectionis
refrigerator
made
to the icemaker, set the powerswitch
to O (off).
When the refrigerator has
supply, set the power switch

been connected the

The icemaker will
A newly-installed

refrigerator may

begin

cubes.

to

line

away the

Be sure

Shut

When the

If

ice

when

cools

to freezing.

12 to

24 hours to

it

take

to allow

batches

of ice

with

the sweep

the water

interferes

bin

is not

taste

of the

off Arm.
fills

icemaker

normal

cloudy,

few

first

nothing

Arm, the
is

water

with

I (on).

clear.

Automatic

It

ice

making

Throw

fill

to the
will

for several

level of the
stop

producing

cubes to be

used frequently,
old
stale, and shrink.

ice

Shut

Automatic

off

ice.

stuck together.
cubes

will

you

become

31

Maker

off

with

ice

in the

Ice

leak onto the floor.
turn off the ice maker due to a long
the
ice bin.
empty all the ice within

can

vacation,

water

to

to

the ICE

turn

ice

melt and

Bin

,

YOU BEGIN

BEFORE

This water

is not

installation

line

instructions

to

carefully

warranted

by

the

hammer

banging

(water

and

burns

prevent

the water line to
If

use

you

sure

make

(off)

position.

Do

the

in

the

pipes)

the

do

product damage,

water

not

temperatures

up

a compression
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the

icemaker

fall

below

tubing

in

areas

where

must

installations

freezing.

be

in

accordance

with

NOTE:Wear

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COLDWATER
included in

LINE.
many

local plumbing

plumbing

to

1/4
to connect

water

the

Install the

WILL NEED
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Tubing,

Copper

supply.

outer

the refrigerator
Be sure both
are cut square.

1.

The water pressure must
a
p.s.i. on modelswithout
and between 40 and 120 p.s.i.on models

filter

water
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Power

water supply.
20 and 120

2.

be

VALVE

THE

CHOOSE

frequently

used

SUPPLY

the

pressure

on

LOCATION

pipe, make the
top or side,
at the bottom,
to avoid
sediment
from
the water
any

water

rather than
drawing off

a

the

pipe.

.

3.

and

THE

DRILL

Drill

wrench.

blade

OFF THE MAIN WATER
nearest faucet to relieve

on the

horizontal

adjustable

Straight-

the nearest

on

line.

connectionto

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1/2
or

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local

Choose a location for the valve
that is easily accessible. It is best
to connect into the side of a
vertical water pipe. When
it is
to
connect
into
a
necessary

filter.

drill

purchasing,

with your

the line.

water
with

valve

shutoff

SHUT
Turn

installation.

between

complies

INSTRUCTIONS

water

drinking

ends of the tubing
To determine how much tubing you need: measure
the distancefrom the water valve on the back of the
to the water supply pipe.Then
add
8 feet
refrigerator
Be
sure
there
is
sufficient
extra
(2.4 m).
tubing (about 8 feet
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coiled
into
3
turns
of
about
10
to
[2.4m]
[25 cm] diameter)
allow the refrigerator
to move
out from the wall after
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A cold

valve

kits. Before

codes.

INSTALLATION

diameter

supply

make surea saddle-type

valves are

shutoff

Saddle-type

water

protection.

eye

YOU

a

a minimum

with

inlet

inside diameter of 5/32 at
the point of connection to the

code requirements.

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use

to

have

should

valve

water

using any electrical device (such as a power
be sure the device is doubleinstallation,
drill)
during
insulated
or grounded in a manner
to prevent the hazard
of
electric
or
is
shock,
battery-powered.

WHAT

can

fitting.
to connect

valve

shutoff

When

All

valve.

existing
copper water
line has a flared
at the
fitting
will
need
an
end, you
adapter
(available at
plumbing supply stores) to
connect
the water line to the refrigerator OR you
cut off the flared
fitting with a tube cutter and then

supply
hook

the

and

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If your

lead
to
plumber

line.

water

hot

in house
and
parts

tubing to

copper
valve

shutoff

the cold water line. The

install

not

the

connect

refrigerator before connecting the water
the icemaker power switch is in the O

your

line,

nuts and

refrigerator water

plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator
to water leakage or flooding.
Call
a qualified
correct water hammer before installing
the
line to the refrigerator.
To

diameter

outer

2 ferrules (sleeves)to

water damage.
Water

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1/4

compression

manufacturer. Followthese
minimize the risk of expensive

or icemaker

refrigerator

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Two

a

HOLE

FOR THE

VALVE

the water
a self-

1/4\342\200\262\342\200\262
hole
in

pipe (even if using
piercing valve) using a

Phillips-

screwdriver .

sharp bit.

Remove

any

burrs

the
resulting from drilling
hole in the pipe. Take care
not
to allow
water to drain
into
the
drill. Failure to drill a 1/4\342\200\262\342\200\262
hole
may result
reduced
ice production
or smaller cubes.

32

in

7. CONNECT THE TUBINGTOTHE

INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION

(CONTINUED)

4.

the compression

Place

for copper

Fasten the
the

Pipe

valve

shutoff

to the

tubing

it to the shutoff
inserted
into the

connect

VALVE

SHUTOFF

THE

FASTEN

nut

the

onto

cold water

fully

pipe with

and

ferrule

end

of the

(sleeve)

valve. Tighten

and

tubing

the

sure

Make

valve.

VALVE

the

tubing

compression

nut securely.

clamp.

pipe

Clamp

Saddle-Type

Compression

Valve

Shutoff

Nut

Packing

Saddle-Type

Water Pipe

Valve

Shutoff

Nut

Vertical Cold

Outlet

Ferrule

(sleeve)

Valve

NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Plumbing
248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddlevalves

NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing
Codes
248CMR
shall be adhered to. Saddle valves
are
in Massachusetts.
illegal and use is not permitted
Consult with your licensed
plumber.
5.

Codes
are

8.

THE PIPE CLAMP

TIGHTEN

clamp

screws

until

the

washer

sealing

and

begins to swell.

NOTE: Do not
the tubing.
Pipe

water

overtighten

or you

may crush
Washer

the

Clamp Screw

6.

ROUTE

THE

Route the

tubing

TUBING
between

the

cold water line

and the

refrigerator.

Route
the tubing through a hole drilled
floor (behind the refrigerator
or adjacent
as close to the wall as possible.

NOTE: Be sure there is sufficient
8 feet coiledinto 3 turns of about
allow the refrigerator to move out
installation.

extra

10
from

in the

base

tubing

wall or

cabinet)
(about

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diameter)

the

the
flush

use is

your

not

permitted

licensed

plumber.

OUT THE TUBING
main
out

water
the

supply on

tubing

until

is clear.

Shut the water off at the water
valve after about one quart
of
water
has been flushed through

End

Inlet

Clamp

with

FLUSH
Turn

the

Tighten

and

illegal

Consult

to

wall after

33

tubing.

the

in Massachusetts.

is

9. CONNECT THE TUBINGTOTHE

10. TURN THE WATER
VALVE
SHUTOFF

REFRIGERATOR

and

Removing

Valve Cover

Replacing

NOTE:Beforemaking
the
connection
refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator
plugged
1. Place

the

into

wall

of

the tube

shown

THE

leak.
access

compartment

cover.

is not

cord

power

AT

onto

tubing.

Ferrule

as

to the

that

connections

the compressor

Reattach

a ferrule(sleeve)

and

Compression

2. Insert

Tighten any

ON

outlet.

a compressionnut

the end

LINE

WATER

THE

CONNECTING

in

the

into

(sleeve)

and

valve

the

figure

Nut

fasten

with

wrench

11.

below.

PLUG

IN THE

Arrange

the

against the

Push the

coil

REFRIGERATOR
of tubing

back of

so

that

not vibrate
or against the wall.

it does

the

refrigerator
back
to the

refrigerator

wall.

Tubing

Check to see
water line connections.

w CAUTION:

if water

dripping

occurs

12. START

at

Set

the

THE ICEMAKER
icemaker

power

The icemakerwill
NOTE:Water

valve

SVC guide

connector

separating the connectorwhich
of
Valve, press the portion
with

finger

as

shown

in

the

is connected

pull the
picture

and

the

not

switch to the
to operate
begin

its operating temperature
will then begin operation

When
in the

power

connector

1

34

switch is

in

the

of

until

15\302\260F(--9\302\260C) or

automatically

I (on)

ON position.

position.

if

the

it reaches

below.
icemaker

It

YOU

SOUNDS

UNDERSTANDING

new refrigerator may make sounds that
didn't make. Because the sounds are new to
Your

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The

HEAR

MAY

one

your

old

you,
new

you
sounds

might be concerned about them. Most of the
are normal. Hard surfaces, like the floor, walls and

what

may

be

The

depending

cycling on and off.
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noises
Rattling
may come from the
water line, or items stored on top of
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is designed to run
refrigerator
The

refrigerator
you
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refrigerator.

more

efficiently

new

or high-pitched sound.
hear the evaporator fan motor circulating the
the refrigerator
and freezer compartments.
a pulsating

hear

may

may

through
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As each

to the

the

refrigerant,

the

compressor
may cause your
than
longer
your old one, and

efficiency
to run

high

of

flow

desired temperature.

food items at the

to keep your

them.

making

the automatic defrost
thermostat
control (or
on the model) will also

when

click

will

ends.

when

click

than
cabinets, can makethe soundsseemlouder
they
describes
the kinds of sounds
actually are. The following

and

timer

defrost

cycle begins and
refrigerator control,

ends, you may

cycle

refrigerant

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Contraction

and

hear a

in your

flowing

refrigerator.

inside walls may

of the

expansion

due

sound

gurgling

cause

noise.

a popping

on the defrost heater during
a defrost
cause
a
sound.
cycle may
sizzling
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You
may hear air being forced over the condenser by
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dripping

may

defrost
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can

the

fan.

condenser
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You

air

water

hear

the

into

running

drain

pan

the

icing

the

during

cycle.
hear

occurred

the noise

freezer or the

side

of the

Firmly

plug

the

proper

voltage.

left

from

refrigerator

the

fan at

when doors

are

open.

Checkif...
REFRIGERATOR

DOES

The

Then...

power

supply

household

fuse

u

is unplugged.

cord

NOT

OPERATE

A

has

u Replace the

blown or circuit

breaker tripped.

The refrigerator
position.
Refrigerator

is set

control

to the

OFF

u Refer to
on

is

in the

defrost cycle.

into a

fuse or reset the

the Setting

with

outlet

live

breaker.

circuit

the Controlssection

18.

page

u Wait

cord

about 30

defrost

for

minutes

cycle

to

end.
VIBRATION OR

The

RATTLINGNOISE

floor.

is

refrigerator

not

resting

solidly on

the

u

Floor

is weak

need

adjusting.

See

LIGHTS

DO

NOT

The

power

supply

cord is

unplugged.

u

WORK
Light

bulb

is loose

in

the

u

socket.

or uneven
section

Installation

the

Firmly

plug

proper

voltage.

Turn

the

cord

refrigerator

position and

unplug

remove the bulb

Light bulb

refrigerator

has burned out.

and

or leveling legs
on page

into a
control
the

live

8.
with

outlet

to the

OFF

refrigerator.

Gently

and reinsert.Then plug in
reset the refrigerator control.
bulb of the same
appliance

u Replacewith an
available
at your
wattage, size and shape
local hardware store. (See the Changing
the Light Bulb(s) section on pages 29--30.)
Turn

the

temperature

position and
replacement.

35

unplug

control
the

to the

refrigerator

OFF

prior to

Checkif...
COMPRESSOR

MOTOR

The

SEEMS

TO RUN TOO

Then...

was

that

refrigerator

The

room

is hotter

temperature

MUCH

was an

replaced

older model.

u Modern refrigerators with more storage
space
require more operating time.
u The motor will run longer under warm

normal.

than

conditions. At

room

normal

expect your motor to

temperatures,
40% to 80%

about

run

of the time. Underwarmer
The
food

often or a largeamount
added.

door is opened
has just been

of

u

expect

it to

Adding

food

the

and

conditions,

often.

more

even

run

warms

the door

opening

refrigerator.

refrigerator.

for the refrigerator to run longer
cool the refrigerator
back
down.
a large amount of food warms the
See
the Food
Storage Guide

energy,

try

It is normal
in order to

Adding

section on page 21. In
to

the refrigerator
so it is easy

soonas
The
the

was

refrigerator

refrigerator

in

plugged

recently

and

set correctly.

control was

refrigerator will
cool completely.

u See

The doorsare not

u

closed

completely.

as

the

u The

The refrigerator
control
is not set correctly for
the surrounding conditions.

the

up to

take

Control

Adjusting

firmly shut.

doors

the

shut all the

If

section
will not

they

close

will not

Doors

see

way,

24 hours to

Settings

21.

on page
Push

to conserve

order

everything
you need out of
at once,
keep food organized
to find and close the door
food
is removed.
get

completely below.
coils are

The condenser

u

dirty.

This
motor

condenser coils. Refer
Cleaning section on

29--30.
DOORSWILL
NOT

The

is not

refrigerator

u See

level.

Food packages are blocking
The ice

bin,

the

cover,

crisper

bins or baskets are out

pans,

of

door

open.

shelves,

door

u Rearrangefood
door shelves.

u

Push

all the

bins

section

gaskets after
or seems

refrigerator

wobbles

The doors

were removed

installation

and not properly

during

unstable.
product

u

u

replaced.

Level the
and Door
Remove

FROZEN

FOOD

not

The door is

opened

closing

u

When

18--28.

surface

that they

of paraffin

coat

the

section

doors

service

qualified

Doors

is allowed

36

on pages
the

wax on

the

refrigerator. Refer to the Leveling
Alignment section on page 17.
and
the doors according to
replace

handles

u See

properly.

often.

their

cleaning.

and

The door is

crisper

put

the Removing and ReplacingRefrigerator
or call a

OR ICE

and

in

shelves and baskets into
See the Using Your
positions.

Refrigerator

The

way

door and

to clear

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