LG GR-S592GTA Owner’s Manual

REFRIGERATORFREEZER
OWNER'S MANUAL
INSTALLATION
CONTENTS
INNER PARTS
OPERATIONS
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Starting
Temperature
control
Icebeam door
Ice
cooling
Making
Fresh Zone
Defrosting
Deodorizer(Optional)
F.I.R
Lamp(Option)
SUGGESTIONS ON FOOD STORAGE
CLEANING
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GENERAL INFORMATION
LAMP REPLACEMENT
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IMPORTANT WARNINGS
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BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
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THIS REFRIGERATOR IS MANUFACTURED WITH GREAT
CARE, AND UTILIZES THE LATEST
IN TECHNOLOGY.
WE ARE CONFIDENT THAT YOU WILL BE FULLY SATISFIED WITH IT'S PERFORMANCE
AND RELIABILITY.
BEFORE YOU START YOUR
REFRIGERATOR, PLEASE READ THIS BOOKLET CAREFULLY.
IT PROVIDES EXACT INSTRUCTIONS FOR
INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND
AND ALSO SUPPLIES SOME USEFUL HINTS.
MAINTENANCE,
INSTALLATION
1. Select
a
good location.
refrigerator where
NEXT
Place your
it is easy to
1. Clean your refrigerator thoroughly and wipe
off all dust accumulated during shipping.
use.
2. Avoid
direct
placing the unit near
sunlight or moisture.
heat sources,
2. Install accessories such
3. There must be proper air circulation around
your refrigerator to keep it operating
efficiently.
If your refrigerator
area
in the
greater
placed
wall, allow
or more
in
a
recessed
at least 10 inches
clearance above the
2 inches
together to
shipment.
3. You have
is
refrigerator
or
vibrations, the unit
compensate for
the
unevenness
The front should be
screws
appliances
5. Prior to
appliance
Your
to
below 5 °C. It may
the debasement of the
same
storing food,
compartment
than the
lower it.
cause
the
on
outlet.
leave your
refrigerator
Check the flow of cold air in the freezer
of the floor.
to aid in door
5. Don't install this
bar-type handle,
according to instruction
onfor2or3hours.
to
slightly higher
closing.
Leveling screws can be turned easily by
tipping the cabinet slightly.
Turn the leveling screws clockwise(
)
raise the unit, counterclockwise(
) to
rear
model with
card.
must be level.
leveling
a
4. Connect the power supply cord (or plug) to
the outlet. Don't double up with other
from the wall.
required, adjust
box, etc.,
and
refrigerator should be elevated 1 inch
from the floor, especially if it is carpeted.
If
ice cube
places.They are packed
prevent possible damage during
assemble the handle
The
4. To avoid
as
in their proper
refrigerator.
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to
ensure
refrigerator
is
now
proper
ready
cooling.
for
use.
INNER PARTS
FREEZER
COMPARTMENT
Lamp
Shelf
Freezer
Temperature
Control Dial
Twisting Ice
Serve(Option)
Freezer Door Rack
or
General
Type
Making
Ice
REFRIGERATOR
COMPARTMENT
Egg Storage
Rack
Deodorizer
Refrigerator
Temperature
Electronic Control
Fresh Zone
Lamp
Shelves
Vegetable Drawer
Used to keep fruits
and vegetables, etc.
fresh and crisp.
Leveling
Screw
Base Cover
NOTE
If you find out some parts which
to other models.
applied
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are
not in your
unit, the parts
are
OPERATIONS
STARTING
When your
refrigerator is
prior to filling it with fresh
If
operation
is
interrupted,
first
or
installed, allow it
2-3 hours to stabilize at normal
operating temperatures
frozen foods.
wait 5 minutes before
restarting.
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
REFRIGERATOR
The default
for the
setting of the temperature control
refrigerator compartment is NORMAL.
You
button
can set the refrigerator temperature using
Refrigerator Temperature Control.
Whenever
pressing
the
the
button, the LED emit light.
The temperature of the compartment goes down
the LED luminesce from MIN to MAX.
You
can
select the desired set
point
in five
as
(5) steps
between minimum and maximum.
FREEZER
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The higher number the control setting is, the lower the
temperature of the Freezer compartment becomes.
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Since the
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When the freezer compartment is not cold enough in
winter, adjust the control for the freezer to High (7~9).
temperature of the refrigerator and freezer
compartments is controlled with a fixed amount of cooled
air, the refrigerator compartment will be warmer if the
freezer compartment becomes colder.
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OPERATIONS
ICEBEAM DOOR COOLING
To
provide cool air everywhere,
placed on the four sides.
there
Cool air vent
are
cool air vents
Refrigerator provides cool air everywhere and the cooling fan
cooling effects better when you newly put food, as a
result the cooling time is shortened.
makes
If water of foreign substances enter the cool air vent while
cleaning, efficiency will be lowered. In addition, if gasket is
damaged, efficiency may be lowered owing to the escape of
cool air.
ICE MAKING
Determine which
General
type ice-making system you have.
Type
To make ice
place
To
ice
remove
twist
water and
cubes, hold the tray
at its ends and
gently.
To
TIP
cubes, fill the ice tray with
it in the freezer.
remove
ice cubes
easily,
run
water
on
the
tray before twisting.
Twisting Ice Serve Type
To make ice
insert in its
cubes, fill the ice tray with
water and
position.
Ice
Trays
Ice Cube Box
To
remove
turn
ice
cubes,
gently. Then,
hold the knob of the
ice cubes
drop
tray
and
in the ice cube box.
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OPERATIONS
FRESH ZONE
When the door is
the fresh
opened,
So you
zone.
the
can
The shelf and inserted fresh
If it is
position.
air don't influence in
warmer
store food
zone
moved, the fresh
more
must be
zone
fresh in it.
placed
at its
can't fill the role of it.
DEFROSTING
Defrosting
takes
place automatically.
The defrosted water flows down to the
evaporating tray
refrigerator and
which located in the lower back side of the
is
evaporated automatically.
DEODORIZER(OPTIONAL)
By using an "TiO2 catalyst," deodorizing performance
guaranteed.
Unpleasant
odor of food in fresh food
deodorized with
no
is
compartment is
harm to you and the food.
TiO2
How to
use
As the
for any
catalyst is
handling.
Do not
prick the cooling
located in
cooling
air outlet for
air outlet with
When
storing food with a strong odor,
passed on to other foods.
Re-Using
Used
Catalyst
of the
some
a
circulating
sharp tip
wrap it
or
air in fresh food
because the
store it in
a
catalyst
length
and the odor is
strong,
the
catalyst
can
be revived and re-used.
Separate
dry using
deodorizer in
hair drier to
oxidize under
ceiling
remove
of
refrigerator compartment,
moisture
sunlight to decomposing
or
malodor and
malodor
by
ultraviolet.
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compartment, there is
deodorizing catalyst
container with
a
may be
no
need
damaged.
lid because odor may be
OPERATIONS
F.I.R
LAMP(OPTION)
Feature
Far Infrared
original
Rays
emitted from Far Infrared
form without
the nucleic
By increasing
long time.
restrains the
Ray Lamp
dryness
of the foods and
keeps
its
transforming.
More effective food
acid, Far Infrared Rays also keeps the
aroma
and the smell of the food for
a
storage.
It is useful to store the food without
seasoning
such
as
salt
or
sugar, and the food needed to keep as low temperature with
the raw food uncooked heating or no disinfecting.
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(Sliced)
:
Raw
Fish, Meat, Poultry and
It is useful to
the
so on
taste of the food
keep
by F.I.R's the
original
restraining excessive fermentation and overripe of the foods.
Vegetable with spices, Yogurt, and so on
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It is useful to store the unsuited foods in the Freezer among
or that go bad easily.
the cooked foods
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Boiled
Egg,
Bamboo
Shoots, Vegetable for seasoning, and
so on.
Operating
When the
refrigerator begins to operate, F.I.R Lamp
During the refrigerator's operating, the on and
off of the F. I. R Lamp is automatically controlled by the
refrigerator inner temperature.
Therefore it is not necessary to handle F.I.R Lamp.
turns
on.
F.I.R
Lamp
is coated with
results of F.I.R
If F.I.R
Lamp
is veiled
special
materials for the vest
effect decreases.
Lamp's
or
covered, the F.I.R Lamp's effect
decreases.
If you store the foods wrapped in the
effective F.I.R results.
vinyl
or
wrapper, not in the vessel with
If you want to check the F.I.R Lamp operation, don't touch F.I.R
the high temperature of its surface.
Lamp
lid, the foods will get
more
because you may burn your
fingers with
PRECAUTION
During
F.I.R
with the
Lamp operation, don't touch
high temperature of its surface.
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F.I.R
Lamp
because you may burn your
fingers
SUGGESTIONS ON FOOD STORAGE
STORING FOOD
Store fresh food in the
maintaining
refrigerator compartment.
How food is frozen and thawed is
an
important
factor in
its freshness and flavor.
Do not store food which goes bad
Allow hot food to cool
prior
to
easily
at low
storing. Placing
temperatures, such
hot food in the
as
bananas, pineapples, and melons.
refrigerator
could
spoil
other
food, and lead
to
electric bills!
higher
When
storing the food, cover it with vinyl wrap or
evaporating, and helps food to keep its taste and
store in
a
container with
Do not block air vents with food. Smooth circulation of chilled air
Do not open the door
temperatures to rise.
frequently. Opening
a
lid. This
prevents moisture from
nutrients.
the door lets
warm
keeps refrigerator temperatures
air enter the
refrigerator,
and
even.
cause
FREEZER COMPARTMENT
Do not store bottles in the freezer
compartment they may break when frozen.
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Do not refreeze food that has been thawed. This
When
storing
frozen food like ice
cream
for
a
causes
loss of taste and nutrition.
long period, place
it
on
the freezer
shelf,
not in the door rack.
REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT
Avoid
placing
Always
moist food
clean food
food should be
deep
inside
and fruits should be washed and
prior refrigeration. Vegetables
wiped clean, to prevent adjacent food
When
storing eggs in their storage rack, ensure
position, which keeps them fresh longer.
NOTE
If you keep
vegetables
that
from
they
the
in
it could freeze upon direct contact with chilled air.
refrigerator shelves,
to
wiped,
and
packed
spoiling.
are
fresh, and always
store them in
a
up-right
refrigerator in a hot, and humid place, frequently open its door or put a lot of
it, dew may form in it, which has no effect on its performance. Remove the
dew with dust cloth free from
care.
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CLEANING
It is
important
that you
refrigerator
be
kept
clean to
INTERIOR PARTS
Wash compartment shelves,
racks, storage trays and magnetic door seals
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prevent undesirable odors. Spilled food should be
door
wipe up immediately, since it may acidify
plastic surfaces if allowed to settle.
etc. Use a lukewarm solution of mild soap or dish
washable solution to clean the durable finish of
Never
metallic
use
abrasive cleaners
and stain
scouring pads, brushes,
or
strong
Wipe
your refrigerator.
and then dry.
coarse
alkaline solutions
on
any surface.
damp
EXTERIOR
or
Always
cleaning
to
or
Use
a
Wipe
lukewarm solution of mild soap
finish of your refrigerator.
cloth and then dry.
interior
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power cord from the wall outlet prior
in the vicinity of electrical parts(lamps,
switches, controls, etc.).
Wipe
Regular cleaning
with
a
clean, damp
a
excess
flammable
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of the interior and
parts is recommended. Use
up
moisture with
a
sponge
or
cloth to
prevent water or liquid from getting into any electrical
part and causing electric shock. Do not use
dish washable solution to clean the durable
INTERIOR
clean, damp cloth
remove
hands.
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WARNING
Before you clean, however, remember that damp
objects will stick or adhere to extremely cold
surfaces. Do not touch frozen surfaces with wet
with
lukewarm
solution of mild soap or dish washable solution to
clean the durable finish of your refrigerator. Wipe
with a clean, damp cloth and then dry.
or
toxic
cleaning liquids.
Caution for
Cleaning
Not in
Surface active
use :
Anticorrosive, All
sorts of
agent, Car wax,
oil, Gasoline, Acids, Wax.
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Usable Detergent
Vegetable dish washable solution, Soapy water
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When careless
using,
it
can occur a
color
change.
GENERAL INFORMATION
VACATION TIME
During average length
find it best to leave the
IF YOU MOVE
vacations, you will probably
Remove
refrigerator in operation.
Place freezable items in freezer for longer life.
When you plan to be away for an extended period,
remove
all
To avoid
all the way into the base.
food, disconnect the power cord, clean
ANTI-CONDENSATION PIPE
the interior thoroughly, and leave each door OPEN
to
prevent
odor formation.
The outside wall of the
sometimes
POWER FAILURE
Don't be alarmed.
This is due to the anticondensation
pipe, which
pumps hot refrigerant to
prevent "sweating" on the
However, you should minimize the number of door
failures of
while the power is off.
longer duration, place
top of your frozen packages.
refrigerator cabinet
get warm, especially just
may
after
installation.
Most power failures are corrected in an hour or two
and will not affect your refrigerator temperatures.
openings
securely fasten down all loose items
refrigerator.
damaging the leveling screw(s), turn them
or
inside the
During
a
power
block of dry ice
on
outer cabinet wall.
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Anti-Condensation
Pipe
LAMP REPLACEMENT
FREEZER LAMP
To
the
remove
lamp
shield inside the freezer
behind the shield and
pull
it forward
as
compartment, reach
shown in the
figure
on
the
right.
REFRIGERATOR LAMP
To
the
remove
down while
forward
as
lamp shield inside the refrigerator compartment, pull
pressing the triangular area with your thumb and pull it
shown in the figure on the right.
it
IMPORTANT WARNINGS
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD
ABOUT GROUNDING
If
In the event of
possible,
connect the
refrigerator
individual electrical outlet to
appliances
or
household
overload that could
from
power
causing
an
outage.
In order to
appliance
ACCESSIBILITY OF SUPPLY PLUG
The
should be
refrigerator-freezer
supply plug is accessible
when accident happens.
the
supply cord
the manufacturer
qualified
is
or
completely understood, or if you have doubts
appliance is properly grounded.
its service
This
it must be
replaced by
agent or a similarly
person in order to avoid
can
a
be
a
appliance
must be
grounded (earthed).
DON'T WAIT! DO IT NOW!
Do not store inflammable materials, explosives
or chemicals in the refrigerator.
dangerous
gaskets,
The
latches, lids
children
the entire door from your unused
take some other action to make it
or
or
on
hazard.
attraction to children. Remove either
appliance,
grounding plug can result in an
a qualified electrician or
if the grounding instructions are not
whether the
damaged,
empty refrigerator
grounded.
of the
service person
VERY DANGEROUS ATTRACTION
An
prevent possible electric shock, this
electric shock. Consult
that
SUPPLY CORD REPLACEMENT
If the
an
must be
Improper use
positioned
quick disconnection
for
so
(EARTHING)
electric short
circuit, grounding
(earthing) reduces the risk of electric shock by
providing an escape wire for the electric current.
own
prevent it and other
lights
cause a
to its
appliance is not intended for
or
by young
supervision.
use
infirm persons without
Young children should be supervised to ensure
they do not play with the appliance.
harmless.
that
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BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
SERVICE CALLS CAN OFTEN BE AVOIDED!
IF YOU FEEL YOUR REFRIGERATOR IS NOT OPERATING
CAUSES FIRST
PROPERLY, CHECK THESE POSSIBLE
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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
REFRIGERATOR DOES
Has
NOT OPERATE
Has the power cord plug been removed
the electrical wall outlet?
REFRIGERATOR OR FREEZER
Temperature control not set on proper position.
Appliance is placed close to wall or heat source.
Warm weather-frequent door openings.
Door left open for a long time.
Large amount of foods are kept in the refrigerator.
COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE
TOO WARM
ABNORMAL
NOISE(S)
a
house fuse blown
or
circuit breaker
tripped?
or
loosened from
Refrigerator is installed in a weak or uneven place, or
leveling screw needs adjusting.
Unnecessary objects placed in the back side of the
refrigerator.
REFRIGERATOR
Foods with
HAS ODOR
wrapped.
strong
Interior needs
odors should be
covered
cleaning.
DEW FORMS ON THE
Not unusual
CABINET SURFACE
Door may have been left
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tightly
during periods of high humidity.
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