LG GR-262SVQ Owner’s Manual

INSTALLATION
CONTENTS
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FEATURE CHART
OPERATION
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4
5
Starting
Temperature
Ice
Control
Making
Chilled
Compartment
Defrosting
Deodorizer
(Optional)
SUGGESTIONS ON FOOD STORAGE
REVERSIBLE DOOR
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Precaution
How to
reverse
CLEANING
the door
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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 ITS PERFORMANCE
AND RELIABILITY.
BEFORE USING YOUR
REFRIGERATOR, PLEASE READ THIS BOOKLET CAREFULLY.
IT PROVIDES EXACT INSTRUCTIONS FOR
MAINTENANCE,
INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND
AND ALSO SUPPLIES SOME USEFUL HINTS.
INSTALLATION
SELECT A GOOD LOCATION
1. Place your
2. Avoid
refrigerator where
placing
the
sources, direct
it is easy to
NEXT
1.
use.
3. Air must circulate
properly
around your
area
wall, allow at least 10 inches (25 cm) or
greater clearance above the refrigerator and 2
(5 cm)
or more
refrigerator
from the wall.
vibrations, the refrigerator
as
the ice cube box,
3. Connect the power supply cord (or plug) to the
outlet. Don't double up with other appliances
on
should be elevated 1 inch
(2.5 cm) from the floor, especially if the floor
carpeted.
4. To avoid
during shipping
refrigerator thoroughly.
evaporating tray cover, etc., in their proper
places. They are packed together to prevent
possible damage during shipping.
in the
inches
all dust accumulated
2. Install accessories such
refrigerator to ensure efficient operation.
If your refrigerator is placed in a recessed
The
Wipe off
and clean your
heat
refrigerator
sunlight or moisture.
near
the
same
outlet.
4. Prior to use, let the refrigerator run for 2-3
hours. Check the flow of cold air in the freezer
is
compartment
must be
taken
level. If necessary, adjust the leveling screw(s)
compensate for unevenness of the floor.
use.
to
easily, the front should be
slightly higher than the rear. Leveling screw(s)
can be turned easily by tipping the cabinet
slightly. Turn the leveling screw(s) clockwise to
raise the refrigerator, counterclockwise to
To close the doors
lower it.
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to
ensure
proper cooling has
is now ready for
place.Your refrigerator
FEATURE CHART
FREEZER
COMPARTMENT
Twisting Ice Serve (Option)
General Type Ice Making
or
Freezer
Freezer Door Rack
Temperature
Control Knob
REFRIGERATOR
COMPARTMENT
Egg Storage Rack
Chilled
Compartment
Refrigerator Temperature
Electronic Control
(GR-292 only)
Lamp
Deodorizer
(Optional)
Refrigerator
Vegetable Drawer
keep fruits
and vegetables, etc.
fresh and crisp.
Door Rack
Used to
Leveling Screws
Cover Lower
(Optional)
NOTE
All
parts shown may
not be included with every model.
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OPERATION
STARTING
When your refrigerator is first installed, allow it 2-3 hours to stabilize at normal
prior to filling it with fresh or frozen foods.
If
operation
is
interrupted, wait
5 minutes before
operating temperatures
restarting.
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
REFRIGERATOR
setting of the temperature control
refrigerator compartment is NORMAL.
The default
You
can
set the
button for the
refrigerator temperature using
the
Refrigerator
Temperature Control.
Whenever
Ref.
Temp Control
The
pressing
the button, the LED emit
light.
temperature of the compartment is highered
as
the LED
luminesce from MIN to MAX.
You
can select the desired set
minimum and maximum.
For the economic
electricity,
point
in five
(5) steps between
set the LED to the MIN
[TEMPERATURE
CONTROL 5
position.
STEPS]
FREEZER
setting of the temperature control knob for the freezer
compartment is the MID point.
The default
TEMP.CONTROL
For colder temperatures, adjust the control knob to MAX, and for
temperatures, adjust the control knob to MIN position.
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warmer
OPERATION
ICE MAKING
Determine which type
General
ice-making system
you have.
Type
Ice
To make ice
cubes, fill the ice tray with
place it on the ice cube box. Then insert the ice
cube box in the freezer compartment.
To
Ice Cube Box
ice cubes, hold the tray at its ends and
remove
twist
Trays
water and
gently.
Twisting Ice Serve Type
To make ice
insert in its
cubes, fill the ice tray with
water and
Ice
position.
Trays
Ice Cube Box
To
remove
turn
ice cubes, hold the knob of the tray and
ice cubes drop in the ice cube
gently. Then,
box.
You
can remove the Twisting Ice Serve to make the
freezer compartment larger.
Frame
You should
the ice Trays and Ice Cube Box
the frame out toword the right side.
remove
first, then pull
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OPERATION
CHILLED COMPARTMENT
When the door is
opened, the warmer air doesn't influence
can keep food fresher in it.
the fresh meat. You
DEFROSTING
Defrosting
takes
place automatically.
The defrosted water flows down to the
refrigerator and
is
DEODORIZER
By using
a
odor of food in the fresh food
is
guaranteed.
compartment is deodorized with
no
harm to you and the food.
use
As the catalyst is located in
need to touch it.
Do not
is located in the lower back side of the
(OPTIONAL)
catalyst, deodorizing performance
Unpleasant
How to
evaporating tray which
evaporated automatically.
cooling
air outlet for
puncture the cooling air outlet with
a
circulating
air in fresh food
compartment, there is
sharp tip because the deodorizing catalyst may
no
be
damaged.
When
storing
be absorbed
food with a strong odor,
by other foods.
wrap it
or
store it in
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a
container with
a
lid because the odor may
SUGGESTIONS ON FOOD STORAGE
STORING FOOD
Store fresh food in the refrigerator compartment. How food is frozen and thawed is
factor
in maintaining its freshness and flavor.
Do not store food which goes bad
easily
at low
temperatures, such
as
an
important
bananas, pineapples, and
melons.
Allow hot food to cool
lead to
higher
prior
to
storing. Placing
hot food in the
refrigerator
could
spoil other food
and
electric bills!
storing, cover food with vinyl wrap or store in a container with
evaporating and helps food to keep its taste and nutrients.
When
Do not block air vents with food. Smooth circulation of chilled air
a
lid. This
prevents moisture from
keeps refrigerator temperatures
even.
Do not open the door
to rise.
frequently. Opening
the door lets
warm
air enter the
refrigerator, causing
temperatures
FREEZER COMPARTMENT
Do not store bottles in the freezer
compartment
-
they may
break when frozen.
Do not refreeze food that has been thawed. This deteriorates taste and nutrition.
When
storing
frozen food like ice
cream
for
a
long period, place
it
on
the freezer
shelf,
not in the door rack.
Avoid
storing
any food close to the bottom
area
of the freezer shelf to
keep efficient
air circulation.
REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT
Avoid placing moist food
with chilled air.
deep
inside
refrigerator shelves,
it could freeze upon direct contact
Always clean food prior to refrigeration. Vegetables and fruits should be washed
and packed food should be wiped clean to prevent adjacent food from spoiling.
When
storing eggs in their storage rack, ensure that they
position, which keeps them fresh longer.
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are
fresh.
Always
and
wiped,
store them in
a
upright
REVERSIBLE DOOR
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PRECAUTION
1. The door
can
be reversed if
required by location
Converting
Door is
Optional
or user
preference.
2. Before
reversing the door, remove all foods and accessories
(shelves, trays, bins, etc.) Which are not attached to the
refrigerator.
3. Use
a
phillips driver, bolt driver, torque wrench,
remove or
4. Be careful not to
disassembleling
assembly.
5. Don't
spanner to
or
attach the bolt.
drop the refrigerator when assembling or
hinge and the adjustable screw
the lower
lay the refrigerator down
6. Be careful not to
drop the
while
working
doors when
on
removing
it,
as
or
this will
replacing
cause a
malfunction and
damage.
them.
HOW TO REVERSE THE DOOR
(when converting from the left-opening type to right opening type)
1
Remove the cap ? and upper
Remove
the
3 Refrigerator
hinge ?
2 Remove the Freezer Door ?
center hinge ? and the
Door ?
4
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Remove the lower
hinge †
REVERSIBLE DOOR
Reverse the
5 adjustable
position of the
assembly ‡
6
screw
Move the cap and bracket to the
7 opposite
side of the refrigerator door
the door stopper
9 Assemble
side
for the
correct
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Reverse the
upper
pin position
Assemble the lower
Move
the cap
8 assemble
the
10
of the
to the
center
hinge †
opposite side and
hinge.
Move the cap to the
freezer door
opposite side
of the
Assemble the upper hinge and replace
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cap
hinge
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CLEANING
It is
important that
your
refrigerator
be
kept clean
INTERIOR PARTS
to
Wash compartment shelves,
racks, storage trays, and magnetic door seals
prevent undesirable odors. Spilled food should be
door
wiped up immediately, since it may acidify and
stain plastic surfaces if allowed to settle.
etc. with the
Never
use
abrasive
metallic
cleaners,
scouring pads, brushes,
or
strong
detergent
baking
and
coarse
alkaline solutions
on
WARNING
Before you clean, remember that damp objects will
stick or adhere to extremely cold surfaces. Do not
touch frozen surfaces with wet or damp hands.
-
Use
a
soda solution or a mild
water. Rinse and dry.
warm
any surface.
EXTERIOR
-
Always remove power cord from the wall outlet
prior to cleaning in the vicinity of electrical
parts (lamps, switches, controls, etc.).
Wipe up excess moisture with a sponge or
cloth to prevent water or liquid from getting into
any electrical part and causing a electric
shock. Do not use flammable or toxic cleaning
liquids.
lukewarm solution of mild soap
detergent to clean the durable finish of your
refrigerator. Wipe with a clean, damp cloth and
then dry.
INTERIOR Regular cleaning of the interior and
or
-
interior parts is recommended. If you have the No
Frost model which defrosts automatically, leave
both doors open during the entire cleaning process.
Disconnect the power supply, and remove food and
all compartment shelves, storage trays etc.
Wash all
compartments with
solution. Rinse and
a
baking
soda
dry.
GENERAL INFORMATION
VACATION TIME
IF YOU MOVE
If you move, empty the refrigerator (freezer)
and wash a mild solution of baking
soda and water. (2 TBS soda to 1 quart water)
During average length vacations, you will probably
find it best to leave the refrigerator in operation.
Place freezable items in freezer for longer life.
When you plan to be away for an extended period,
all
remove
interior
to
completely
Be
the soda is completely dissolved to avoid
the inside of the refrigerator (freezer).
Secure any loose items, such as racks, bins, ice
trays, etc. Do not try to move a loaded refrigerator.
food, disconnect the power cord, clean the
thoroughly,
sure
scratching
and leave each door OPEN
prevent odor formation.
POWER FAILURE
ANTI-CONDENSATION PIPE
The outside wall of the refrigerator cabinet
Most power failures are corrected in an hour or two
and will not affect your refrigerator temperatures.
However, you should minimize the number of door
sometimes
get warm,
especially just after
openings while the power is off. During power failures
of longer duration, place a block of dry ice
on top of your frozen packages.
This is due to the
DRY ICE WARNING
which pumps hot
When
outer cabinet wall.
installation.
Don't be alarmed.
anti-condensation
to
using dry ice, provide adequate ventilation.
Dry ice is frozen carbon dioxide (CO2).
When it vaporizes, it can displace oxygen, causing
dizziness, light-headedness, unconsciousness, and
death by suffocation.
Open a window and do not breathe the vapors.
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pipe,
refrigerant
prevent sweating on the
may
LAMP REPLACEMENT
1.
Unplug
the power cord from the outlet.
2. Remove
3. To
refrigerator shelves.
remove
the
lamp cover, insert a slotted driver at the
lamp cover and pull it out forwards.
of
one
under hole of the
4. Turn the
lamp counterclockwise.
5. Assemble in
order of
reverse
Replacement
disassembly.
same specification
bulb must be the
as
original.
IMPORTANT WARNINGS
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD
ABOUT GROUNDING
Use this
In the event of
(EARTHING)
dedicated circuit; that is,
an outlet that is the only outlet on the circuit.
Overloading a circuit causes low voltage,
electric short circuit, grounding
(earthing) reduces the risk of electric shock by
providing an escape wire for the electric current.
malfunction, possible damage to the equipment,
and poor cooling capacity.
Check your local electric code or consult a
qualified electrician if you have questions.
In order to prevent possible electric shock, this
appliance must be grounded.
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in
an electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or
service person if the grounding instructions are not
completely understood, or if you have doubts on
whether the appliance is properly grounded.
appliance
on a
ACCESSIBILITY SUPPLY PLUG
The
refrigerator-freezer should be so positioned
supply plug is accessible for quick
an
that the
disconnection if
an
accident
happens.
SUPPLY CORD REPLACEMENT
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer or replacement or a similarly
qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
VERY DANGEROUS ATTRACTION
An
empty refrigerator
can
be
a
This
dangerous
either gaskets,
appliance
must be
grounded (earthed).
DON'T WAIT! DO IT NOW!
attraction to children. Remove
latches, lids or the entire door from your unused
appliance,or take some other action to make it
harmless.
Do not store inflammable materials, explosives,
or chemicals in the refrigerator.
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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
:
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
house fuse blown
REFRIGERATOR DOES
Has
NOT OPERATE
Has the power cord plug been removed
from 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
or
circuit breaker
Refrigerator is installed in a weak or
leveling screw needs adjusting.
tripped?
or
loosened
uneven
place,
or
Unnecessary objects placed
REFRIGERATOR
Foods with
HAS ODOR
or
DEW FORMS ON THE
CABINET SURFACE
strong odors
wrapped.
Interior needs cleaning.
Not unusual
should be
refrigerator.
tightly
covered
during periods of high humidity.
ajar.
Door may have been left
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behind the