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Cleaning (To Clean the refrigerator once a month)
Care and Maintenance
● Even if the power plug is plugged in immediately after being unplugged,
the compressor will not run for 10 minutes. However, if the inside is not cold,
it will start running in approximately 30 seconds.
1. Unplug the refrigerator.
2. Take out all the food.
3. Wipe the refrigerator clean.
● It is highly recommended to wiping off smudges immediately.It is also recommended
to clean the areas of the refrigerator which are not easily accessible, once a year
● Use soft cloth with lukewarm water to wipe off smudges. If
it is difficult to remove
smudges, use diluted, ph-balanced washing liquid.
● Neatly clean the door gasket, because it gets dirty easily.
4. If any droplets remain on the surface of the parts, wipe them off.
5. Return all parts to their original locations.
6. Check and clean the power plug, cord and outlet.
7. Plug the power cord into the outlet.
NOTICE
Replace spare parts.
Drain pan.
1. Take 2 screws out.
2. Take the middle hook out.
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Before you call for service, please check the following items:
Troubleshooting
The inside is smelling.
● Is the temperature set to “Coldest”?
nearby the cold air vent? It will be frozen if it is
is placed nearby the cold air vent.
● Has anything hot been placed in the refrigerator?
● Is the door opened and closed too frequently?
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Problem
Things to check
Instructions
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The refrigerator is noisy
● Is the refrigerator touching the wall?
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at all.
● Is the refrigerator plugged in properly?
●Check the fuse box for blown fuse
● Is the temperature set to “Cold”?
● Is the food stored too much?
The refrigerator does not get cold
Food in the refrigerator
compartment freezes.
The refrigerator does not get cold
enough.
● Do not install the refrigerator in a place where it
may come in contact with sunlight.
● Set dial of Temperature control to “Normal” or “Coldest”.
● Keep enough space between food.
● Should close the door firmly closed.
● Do not install the refrigerator in a place where it
may come in contact with heat sources.
● Make food cool enough before putting in the refrigerator
● Do not open & close the door too frequently.
● Should be install the refrigerator by following the
preparing instruction manual.
● Using food wrap or sealed containers.
or tripped circuit breaker.
● Is the refrigerator placed in the direct sunlight?
● Is the refrigerator placed near heat sources?
● Do you place food with moisture or vegetables
● Do you store food with odor without warpping it?
● Make sure the refrigerator is installed frimly.
● Is the door slightly opened?
● Set dial of Temperature control to normal or cold.
● Keep enough space between food,Do not block the
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cold air vent.
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If a door is shut, other doors
may open.
● The two compartments are connected with an air duct.
When closing one of the doors, the other door may be
opened by the air pressure through the duct.
This is a normal phenomenon.
Does the refrigerator make any
abnormal noises (sound)?
● The sound like water flowing and boiling water is the
sound of the cooling liquid (refrigerant
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● A creaking sound comes from the storage
compartment. It is the sound caused
by friction of
the parts due to temperature change.
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There are waving and / or
distortions on the door surface,
the side and the top surface of
●Slight waving and/or distortions are generated in the
manufacturing process of the refrigerator.
They may be conspicuous according to the position of the
light source and/or the brightness etc.,
but there is no problem with the performance.
the refrigerator.
This is not a malfunction of the refrigerator:
Problem
Things to check
Instructions
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The surface of the refrigerator
● The refrigerator is equipped with the dew prevention
and heat radiation tubes.
The back and side plates may be heated especially when
starting up or if the door is frequently opened and closed.
is hot.
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Do not do the following, since parts and paint may be damaged.
1. Do not splash water to the doors and refrigerator body.
● It may cause electric shock or a fire.
● It may cause refrigerant leakage because of pipe rust.
boiling water, brush, acid, benzene, thinner,alcohol and
alkaline detergent, etc.
● It may damage door surface.
● It may crack plastic parts.
3. If the cooking oil smears on the refrigerator,please wipe it off
immediately. Otherwise, the plastic parts might be cracked.
2. Do not use following: Pollishing powder, soap powder,oil
CAUTION