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Has strong-smelling food been put inside without
being wrapped ?
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Food smells like plastic.
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The deodorizing function will not remove all odor.
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Either wrap or seal such foods.
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Sometimes the normal operating sound of the
refrigerator gets louder.
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A sound like running water is emitted.
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A knocking sound.
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A sound like something is boiling (a bubbling sound).
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A sizzling sound like when meat is being cooked.
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A sound like something stuck in a machine.
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A whirring sound.
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A cracking sound. (This is heard inside the refrigerator
when the door is opened.
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A hissing sound right after the door is closed.
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This is the sound of a temporary drop in air pressure when
the air that entered into the refrigerator is suddenly cooled.
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This is the sound of the plastic creaking due to a change in
temperature (when the door is opened).
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After installation, the refrigerator operates at full power to cool
its interior, so it will make a louder sound.
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This is the sound of the cooling fluid (refrigerant) flowing
through the cooling device. This sound might also be heard
when the compressor has stopped.
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This is the sound of parts, such as the motor, which control
the temperature inside the refrigerator running.
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This is because many plastic parts are used inside
the refrigerator. As your food cools, the odor will gradually
go away.
Unpleasant
odor inside the
refrigerator.
Very weak electrical
shock is felt when
touching the main body.
The refrigerator
is noisy.
Some kind of sound
is being made.
(These sounds are
not a sign of
malfunction.)
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The front and back of
the refrigerator is warm.
Warm wind blows
out from the bottom.
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The heat exhaust pipe and fan release the heat inside
the refrigerator, so they might become hot.
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The refrigerator occasionally accumulates static
electricity, but this is not a safety concern.
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If this becomes an annoyance, earthing the refrigerator
main body is recommended.
The door feels
heavy when trying
to open it right
after being closed.
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This is caused by a temporary drop in air pressure
due to the suddenly cooling of the air entering inside
the refrigerator.
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The door might feel heavy for a moment, but it will soon feel
normal again.
When one door is
The panel display keeps
changing
● This indicates that the refrigerator is runnning is store-display mode.
● The refrigerator will not cool while running in store-display mode.
● Turn off the store-display mode by.
1. Power off and Power on the refrigerator again.
2. After that the refrigerator will return to normal mode.
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closed, the other
door opens.
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The compartments are connected by a cold air
pathway, so the air pressure from the closing of one
door might cause the other door to open temporarily.
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Closing the doors slowly will eliminate this problem.
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The temperature in these locations might reach 50 ºC to 60 ºC
immediately after your refrigerator is installed. This is not
abnormal.
The refrigerator
is noisy.
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Is the floor stable ?
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Is there any object between the refrigerator leg and
the floor where it is installed ?
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Is the rear face touching a wall, etc. ?
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Did the leg adjuster cover come off ?
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Install the refrigerator on a stable, level floor, or in a place
with a stable board under it.
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Install the refrigerator in a location with enough
space around it.
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Securely attach the leg adjuster cover.
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Are there ice cubes in the Ice Bank ?
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Is the “Child Lock” lamp on ?
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Is the “Water” lamp is on to select water dispensing ?
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Is the “Ice Maker” lamp off ?
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Activate the Automatic Ice Maker and use this function.
Check the “Ice Maker” lamp is on to make sure that
the Automatic Ice Maker is activated.
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Fill up the Water Tank with water to the "Full" line.
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If there is enough water, Push the Water Tank into the
"Tank Position".
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Is the “Tank Empty” lamp on ?
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Wait until ice cubes are made and try again.
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Reset the “Child Lock” function.
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Touch “Cubes” or “Crushed” button to select
ice dispensing.
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Ged rid of the food or crushed ice by using a spoon, etc.
Do not use your fingers, since the Ice Dispenser may revolve
and result in injury.
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Is the water in the Water Tank frozen ?
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Is the ice dispensing duct is stopped up with food
or fine crushed ice ?
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Take away these articles and store in other locations in the
refrigerator.
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Are any other articles such as food, etc. than ice stored
in the Ice Bank ?
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If frozen, set the temperature of the refrigerator
compartment to level 1 or 2.
Ice is not dispensed.
Ice Dispenser and Water Dispenser
Point to be checked
Detailed Check Points and Countermeasures Page
Troubleshooting
General Problems
Problem
Point to be checked
Detailed Check Points and Countermeasures Page
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