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Installation Instructions
Suitable Installation Place
Where there is little or no heat,
Where the floor is solid and level Where ventilation is good
moisture

• Unstable installation causes vibration • More than 10 cm from 3 sides of wall • Direct sun lays, side heat of stove and
and noise of refrigerator. (left, right and back) is good enough gas range can weaken the
for ventilation. refrigerating power.
• Wooden floor or carpet can be
discolored under the refrigerator. • Insufficient space causes noise of • Avoid a place near the faucet or sink
vibration, weakening of refrigerating with much moisture and where water
• Doors look hanged down due to the
power and waste of electricity. can splash. Rust and corrosion, short-
twist of refrigerator unless it is leveled.
circuit are surely made.
• Use hard board or plank on the
concrete/cement floor.

Grounding
Grounding terminal is the green one connected to the power cord in the back of refrigerator.

Grounding is necessary water can splash easily ; there is much moisture ; any wet and/or watery
where bathroom etc. basement etc. places.

Grounding by using
Bury copper plate to whitch grounding wire is connected 25 cm deep in the ground.
grounding wire

Grounding by using short- Short-circuit breaker is a must where the floor is always wet, for example, fish shop,
circuit breake restaurant kitchen etc.

Side
Grounding is not necessary in case of using side-grounded outlet. Grounded
outlet Grounding wire
water pipe, gas pipe, telephone line,
You should not connect the
lightening-rod.
ground wire to
There can be explosion or fire.

Correct usage of Refrigerator Installation Process

Plug in the refrigerator * See page 2 for Attatch the height adjustable legs to their holes in
right after installation. details. the left and right bottom of refrigerator.
Adjust the height by turning the legs until they touch the
Set the temperature to floor.
“MAX” to perform * When the surrounding • Let the right adjustable leg touch the floor firmly,
preparatory run for 2 or 3 temperature is hot in while the left,
hours. midsummer, do not open smoothly.
When the inside is cold and shut the doors too
enough, put the foods in. often after installation.

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2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING
NO NO
Never install the refrigerator Do not allow children to
where there is much moisture hang on the doors.
and water can splash.
BE SURE TO KEEP NO/NEVER DO NOT DISASSEMBLE DO NOT TOUCH UNPLUG GROUND • The refrigerator may
• It can be a danger of short be tipped over to hurt
WARNING ■ Improper use can cause physical damage - personal injury. circuit or fire. children.

ATTENTION ■ Improper use can cause injury or material damage to the household

If the power cord of refrigerator is damaged, have it replaced by a repair shop by the manufacture, as special
tools are required. NEVER USE NEVER USE
Allow 6 cm or more clearance between wall and side and rear plate of the refrigerator for good fresh air When you smell something strange Never use plug if it is loose.
circulation. burning out of refrigerator,
• There can be electric shock
unplug it to stop running.
or fire by short circuit.
WARNING • It’s very dangerous to
keep the abnormal
VENTILATION EXCLUSIVE refrigerator running on
and on.
In case of gas leak, ventilate the room POWER OUTLET
instead of unplugging the Use exclusive power outlet for
refrigerator. the refrigerator only.
• Several plugs in an outlet may NEVER USE NEVER EAT
• Explosion or fire may cause fire. Never use any spray near the Never eat deteriorated food stored
happen. Do not use a double outlet or refrigerator. too long in the refrigerator or in
extension cord. the out-of-order refrigerator.
• It can cause danger of
explosion. • You can be food-poisoned.
ATTENTION DISCARDING
Do not eat any frozen food immediately When discarding the refrigerator,
from the freezer compartment. remove the door packing.
• It can get you cold-burns. • Children may be trapped inside it.
NEVER STORE NEVER
CLEAN PLUG This refrigerator is for DISASSEMBLE
storing only foods. Do not repair the
Unplug and clean it with dry
cloth if dirty. • Do not store medicines, refrigerator on your own.
flammable things, and • It can work abnormally
• Dusty and dirty CURTAIN

study sample, etc. and cause bigger trouble.

plug may cause fire.

NO NO
Never install the refrigerator Do not put heavy things NEVER TOUCH NEVER TOUCH
where there is much moisture or water contained tanks Do not use any sharp tools Do not pull and/or push
and water can splash. on top of refrigerator. when cleaning the inside. the plug with wet hand.
• It can be a danger of short • It’s dangerous when they • The cooling system can be • There can be danger of
circuit or fire. fall down and fire by damaged or there may be electric shock.
short circuit can happen. electric shock.

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 WARNING WARNING
UNPLUG UNPLUG DOOR HANDLES FOOD STORAGE
Unplug first when exchanging the If not using refrigerator for a Opening and shutting When you store foods in the
bulb and/or cleaning the long time, unplug and take all doors, hold door handles, pockets, push in to the
refrigerator. the foods out. not other part. pocket bottom.
• In case of power failure, • Your fingers may be • Tall bottles may fall down
foods may decay and other jammed to be hurt. or the pockets can be broken.
accident (short circuit, fire etc.)
can happen.

POWER FAILURE HAND OVER

UNPLUG GROUNDING In case of power failure, open and shut Handing over this refrigerator, you’d
Grip the whole plug body to pull Be sure to ground. the doors as seldom as possible. better give user’s guide together to him/her.
when you unplug.
• There is a danger of • Cold air comes out and fresh • New user may not know well how to use this
• Holding only the wire can cause electric shock due to storage, impossible. refrigerator.
electric spark or short circuit. short circuit or mal-
function.

WARNING DRIVE / RUN CAUTION

After you unpluged refrigerator, wait 5 If there is water or oil on the floor
minutes or more to around refrigerator, wipe it out.
MOVING/ CARRYING MOVING / CARRYING plug in again.
• There is danger of
When you move the refrigerator, take Lift the refrigerator up enough not to
all the foods out and empty the ice scratch a soft floor. • If you plug in again slipping over to be hurt.
box and evaporation dish of water. immediately, electric parts
• Front and rear wheels under the can be damaged.
• Foods may be damaged and refrigerator may scratch the floor.
you can slip on watery floor.

ATTENTION FORBIDDEN
Foods should not protrude from shelves. Do not store bottles, cans
MOVING/ CARRYING INSTALLATION or canned food in the freezer
Grip two handle bars front bottom and Place on a solid and level floor. • They can fall down and/
compartment.
formed handle top back of refrigerator. or be broken when opening
• Unstable installation causes the door. CURTAIN

• They can be broken or

• Gripping other parts distortion of cabinet and doors. exploded by expansion of
can be slippery and
freezing.
dangerous.

DO NOT TOUCH DO NOT TOUCH

HEIGHT HEIGHT Do not touch cold surfaces of foods or Do not reach out your hands or
ADJUSTING FEET ADJUSTING FEET food containers in the freezer legs under the refrigerator (when
When turning up the feet, When moving and carrying compartment directly. cleaning under the refrigerator.
lift the set a little. the set, turn the feet up.
• They are in the state of like frozen metal, • You can be hurt by
• It is hard to turn them up • If the feet touch the floor, they can so skin can adhere to these cold surfaces. rough edges and parts
unless the set is lifted. be broken or the floor may be (Especially when your hands are wet under the refrigerator.
scratched. and damp.)

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3. It looks out of order, but not.
Before calling for service, check the followings. Refrigerator Is Not wroug or Out of Order In These Cases...
Foods freeze in the fresh food compartment
MOISTURE IS FORMING ON IT SOUNDS WATER-FLOWING DOORS ARE NOT
■ Has the temperature been on “MAX” continuously? the cabinet surface ! in the refrigerator opened easily.
■ Is the surrounding temperature less than 5˚C?
■ Were the wet or watery foods such as vegetables placed just in front of the cold air duct? • Moisture can be formed • The sound can be heard • Such case happens when you
during the rainy season or when the compressor stops. open the door right after closing
continuous hot and humid The system can make such a it.
Refrigerator never gets cold. days. sound when the refrigerant is Do not try to open the doors ;
Wipe out the surface with dry active wait about 30 seconds or so.
■ Is there any power failure?
cloth.
■ Is the plug loose from the wall outlet?

• Front part of cabinet may feel warm because of the hot-pipe to

Refrigerator does not get cold enough. Front feels warm. prevent the forming of moisture.

■ Has the temperature been on “MIN” continuously? Set the temperature to “MID” or “MAX”.
■ Has hot food put in? Check food storage state. Cracking sound comes • When you open the door the parts inside shrink and expand a little
■ Is the inside filled with too much food? out of the inside. due to temperature change, such sound can be heard.
■ Is either door open or did you open and close the doors too often?
■ Is there a gas range or a stove near the refrigerator? Is the refrigerator in direct sun-light? Check the installation place.
• When you shut the fresh food compartment door quickly, the
Refrigerator is noisy. Freezer compartment door freezer compartment door is opened and shut slightly of itself.
Check!
is opened and shut slightly. That’s because of the condensed air in the fresh food
■ Is the floor firm and level or the refrigerator levelled well ? compartment run to the freezer compartment.
■ Is the back of refrigerator touching the wall ?
Tiny frostwork forms inside • When the surroundings is hot and humid, if you open and shut the
of the fresh food doors frequently such happens. When you store watery food in the
compartment air clung to the inside.

Water is flowing out when

Moisture collects inside. Something smells.
moving the refrigerator.

■ Check if either door is open. ■ Have you dried and emptied ■ Air ducts blocked with foods ?
the evaporator dish?
■ Did you leave the doors open ■ Is strong odoring food stored
too long or is moist food put unwrapped ? Check the food
with its lid off ? storage state.
Moisture disappears naturally
* The vegetable cases are
if doors are closed, but it’s
closed, so deodorazing is
better to wipe it off with dry
almost impossible.
cloth.

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4. NAME OF EACH PART & FUNCTION

TEMPERATURE
FREEZER COMPARTMENT
CONTROL LEVER
SHELF
OF FREEZER COMPARTMENT

• Use the lever when you control the • Provided to make ice or to store frozen food.
temperature of freezer compartment.
• Set the lever to which you want to choose
temperature(MIN, MED, MAX, WINTER).

FREEZER
COMPARTMENT POCKETS
ANTI-MICROBE
DEODORIZER • Use when storing dried fish, dumpling skin,
red pepper powder bean, pizza, spices etc.
• Anti-Microbe deodorizer, which is • Do not store bottled drinks or foods that
permanent and no need to replace or will be kept for so long.
repair, gets rid of odor.

FRESH FOOD
FRESH CASE COMPARTMENT POCKETS

EGG POCKET
• Stores food at 0~1°C to keep it of its own • Storing eggs, cheese, etc.
natural taste and nutrient.
Push the case backward completely, or BOTTLE POCKET
it may touch the door to be broken. • Storing big bottled drinks, juice, etc.
MULTI-PURPOSE POCKET
• Storing short bottled food, packed drinks
FRESH FOOD COMPARTMENT and spice
SHELF containers, etc.
BOTTLE POCKET
• Provided to store day to day food. • Storing beer bottles, little bottled drinks,
etc.

HIGH HUMIDITY
VEGETABLE CASE FRONT COVER

• It keeps vegetables fresh at optimal • Don’t let the children step on it for it can be
humidity. broken.
Rollers are installed for easy drawing.

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HOW TO USE WATER DISPENSER 5. TEMPERATURE CONTROL

DISPENSER LEVER CAP TEMPERATURE CONTROL OF FREEZER COMPARTMENT

SPILL SHELF WATER TANK 1 2
• For ordinary use. • Use only in winter season when
surround temperature is below 10°C.
• Use when surround temperature is over
10°C. • Do not use when surround temperature
is over 10°C.

MIN MED MAX WINTER MIN MED MAX WINTER

OUTSIDE INSIDE

1 2 3 4 For ordinary use Winter

Pull out the water Open the cap. Fill the tank with Press the rim of a cup
tank. water. or a glass smoothly
against the lever.
TEMPERATURE CONTROL OF FRESH FOOD COMPARTMENT
1 2
“TEMP” Button “SUPER” Mode
• Middle Mode (“MED” light up) starts • Use only in winter season when
when the refrigerator is frist plugged in. surround temperature is below 10°C.
HOW TO CARE AND CLEAN WATER DISPENSER • By pressing this button, indicators • Do not use when surround temperature
change from “MIN” to “SUPER”. is over 10°C.
1 2 3
Remove water tank from Remove cap and spout Clean the inside of tank
the door cap. and caps.
TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTON OF TEMPERATURE INDICATOR OF
FRESH FOOD COMPARTMENT FRESH FOOD COMPARTMENT

•Be careful not to lose or

•Holding the tank’s grip, pull damage the parts of spout
it upwards and forwsrsd. cap.

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Clean the spill shelf. Set the tank.
“FUZZY” DISPLAY FUZZY CONTROL BUTTON
“FUZZY” display lights on when Temperature is controlled automatically by fuzzy control or
“FUZZY” button is pressed. artificial intelligence control system.
•Check if the tank is well positioned. During the “FUZZY” mode, “TEMP” This mode goes on without time limit until you push the button
•Pressing the arrow mark part, •Fill the tank with clean water and button (Temperature control) does again to stop.
pull out spill shelf and wipe check if it leaks. not work. If you want to stop the fuzzy mode, push the button once again, then it returns to
out the water with dlry cloth. •Drain out 1-2 cups of water. previous set mode.

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6. CARE & CLEANING 7. Helpful Hints
When you replace the light bulbs
Before Cleaning • When the outside(cabinet, doors) is stained with cooking oil or dirt, wipe it
out quickly. Light bulb of freezer compartment Light bulb of fresh food compartment
• To keep the inside sanitary without odor or dirt, regular cleaning required at
least once a month. 1. Unplug the refrigerator. 1. Unplug the refrigerator.

• Spills of cooking oil, butter etc. can cause the parts of plastics to crack. 2. Pull the light shield down forward, turn to take 2. Pull out the shelf.
the bulb out. 3. Insert your finger into the groove under the light
3. Replace it with the same size and type of bulb. bulb and turn to take it out.
In Cleaning • Don’t pour water to the refrigerator directly. 4. Replace it with the same size and type of bulb.
• Cleaning the inside, don’t use chemical(alkaline) detergent, wax, gasoline,
alcohol, benzen, thinner, hot(boiling) water, scrubber etc., cleaning the * Call the service center when you get the light bulbs or it is difficult for you to replace it.
doors and cabinet, avoid solvent, abrasives, spray-on cleaners etc.
• Instead, use soft cloth with dish washer and clean up with water, dry with a In case of power failure When not using for a long time
soft cloth.
■ Do not open and shut the doors, if possible, then no problem storing the ■ Clean the inside and leave the doors open
food 2~3 hours long even in the midsummer. for 2~3 days in order to
After Cleaning • See to the followings after cleaning. If something’s wrong, call for Dry the
prevent mold refrigerater
service. for 3~2 days

■ In case of predicted power failure, do not store development or odor

• Is the power cord peeled? any more food and make as much ice as you
On the freezer
compartment
shelf. saturation.
• Is the plug hot unusually? can to put it on the upper shelf of fresh food
• Did you plug in the outlet firmly? compartment. The inside would be kept cold.

Front & Rear • When cleaning the floor under refrigerator or the behind, shorten the
Rollers hight adjusting feet until the front rollers touch the floor enough and
move the refrigerator.
8. Efficient Storage of Foods
Be sure to wrap foods - fish, meat, etc. - to be stored in the freezer compartment to avoid odor.
• After cleaning, level the refrigerator by turning the feet.
(See 4 page).
Keep foods clean ! Cool down to room temperature ! Divide foods into one-time serving !
■ Be suWipe the packed foods, ■ If hot food is put in immediately, ■ Dividing food into one-time
EVAPORATION New evaporating system, no need to clean at ordinary use.
wash vegetables. the temperature inside rises up, serving and storage makes it
DISH If it has to be cleaned due to strong odor at midsummer, see the keeping foods fresh impossible, easy to take out, enhancing
following instruction. resulting in waste of electricity. refrigerating power. Frozed food
1) Unplug the refrigerator. Wipe out can be thawed easily.
divide!
2) Unscrew the cover below back of refrigerator and clean the dish.
Hot Food
3) After cleaning the dish, screw the cover and check if anything
wrong.
* While cleaning, be careful not to be hurt by hot pipes, compressor Wrap foods ! Do not fill the inside up ! Open and shut doors quickly !
etc. and not to breake system parts. ■ Make sure to wrap foods such ■ Too much food will interfere with ■ Frequent opening and shutting
as Kimchi and fish in order to cold air circulation. Do not place doors causes loss of cold air,
prevent drying and odor. watery food close waste of electricity
to the cold air weakening of
ducts. refrigerating
power.

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NO FROST 3D COOLING REFRIGERATOR
FR-590NW / FR-590NWIX

Code: P482-1
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