LG GR-G4726JVC Owner’s Manual

INSTALLATION
CONTENTS
INNER PARTS
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4
OPERATIONS......................................................... 5
Starting
Controls For
Refrigerator Compartment
Controls For Freezer
Green lon Door
Ice
compartment
Cooling
Making (Optional)
Vitamin
Vegetable Drawer(Optional)
Fresh Zone
Defrosting
Deodorizer
(Optional)
SUGGESTIONS ON FOOD STORAGE
CLEANING
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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10
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LAMP REPLACEMENT....................................... 11
IMPORTANT WARNINGS
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BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
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INSTALLATION
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
MAINTENANCE,
INSTALLATION, OPERATION
AND
AND ALSO SUPPLIES SOME USEFUL HINTS.
INSTALLATION
1. Select
a
good location.
refrigerator where
Place your
NEXT
it is easy to
1. Clean your refrigerator thoroughly and wipe
off all dust accumulated during shipping.
use.
2. Avoid
direct
3. To
placing the unit near heat
sunlight or moisture.
ensure
sources,
2. Install accessories such
proper air circulation around the
fridge -freezer, please maintain sufficient
shipment.
space on both the sides as well as top and
maintain at least 2 inches (5 cm) from the
rear
3. You have
model with
bar-type handle,
according to instruction
card.
vibrations, the unit
required, adjust the leveling
compensate for
must be level. If
screws
unevenness
4. Connect the power supply cord (or plug) to
the outlet. Don't double up with other
to
of the floor.
appliances
The front should be
slightly higher than the
rear to aid in door closing.
Leveling screws can be turned easily by
tipping the cabinet slightly.
Turn the leveling screws clockwise(
) to
raise the unit, counterclockwise(
) to
the
on
same
outlet.
5. Prior to
storing food, leave your
onfor2or3hours.
refrigerator
Check the flow of cold air in the freezer
lower it.
5. Don't install this
cause
a
assemble the handle
wall.
4. To avoid
ice cube box, etc.,
as
in their proper places.They are packed
together to prevent possible damage during
appliance below 5 °C. It may
refrigerator.
the debasement of the
3
compartment
to ensure proper
refrigerator is
now
ready for
cooling. Your
use.
INNER PARTS
Cover Multi
NOT
E
This
guide covers several different models. The refrigerator you
purchased may have some or all of the features shown above.
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have
OPERATIONS
STARTING
When your
prior
If
to
refrigerator is
filling it with fresh
operation
is
interrupted,
first
or
installed, allow it
2-3 hours to stabilize at normal
operating temperatures
frozen foods.
wait 5 minutes before
restarting.
CONTROLS FOR REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT
Your
refrigerator
has two controls that let you
regulate
the
temperature in the freezer and refrigerator compartments.
The default
setting of the temperature control button for the
refrigerator compartment is NORMAL. You can set the
refrigerator temperature using the Electro Temp Control.
Whenever pressing the button, the LED emit light. The
temperature of the compartment goes down
as
the LED
luminesce from MIN to MAX.
You
can
select the desired set
point
in five
(5) steps
between
minimum and maximum.
CONTROLS FOR FREEZER COMPARTMENT
?COLDAIRCONTROL-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8Settingat"8",the
freezer compartment becomes colder. But the refrigerator
compartment becomes warmer because less cold air flows into the
refrigerator compartment.
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In cold weather the unit
colder
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freezer,
operates less and the freezer compartment has
tendency
to
warm
up. For
If you take a lot of foods in the freezer or open its door frequently, its temperature is apt to be
somewhat higher. In this case, set the COLD AIR CONTROL dial between 7 and 8 to cool it. Return
the COLD AIR CONTROL dial to the
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a
turn the COLD AIR CONTROL to "7"~"8".
original position
to cut down the
consumption
of energy.
In hot weather or to put much foods in the refrigerator compartment, the refrigerator
compartment has tendency to warm up.
For colder refrigerator, turn the COLD AIR CONTROL to "2"~"4"to direct more cold air into the
refrigerator compartment, and the REF TEMP CONTROL TO MAX.
Setting at "7"~"8"of the COLD AIR CONTROL, the refrigerator compartment will not be cold enough.
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Setting
Setting
the Freezer Knob at
will
satisfy 4
STAR.
the Freezer Knob at NORMAL will have sufficient
Knob at NORMAL.
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freezing effect,
so
it is recommended to set the
OPERATIONS
Cool air vent
GREEN ION DOOR COOLING
The anion
helps
coating
in the
cover
multi
stored foods remain fresh
purifies the
longer.
air and
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
Choose the
General
(OPTIONAL)
type of ice-making system you have.
Type
Ice
To make ice
place
it
on
cubes, fill the ice tray with
water and
the Ice cube box. Then insert the ice cube
box in the freezer
To
remove
twist
gently.
ice
compartment.
cubes, hold the tray
at its ends and
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Trays
Ice Cube Box
OPERATIONS
Twisting Ice Serve Type
To make ice
cubes, fill the ice tray with
insert in its
position.
To
ice
remove
turn
water and
cubes, hold the knob of the tray and
gently. Then,
ice cubes
drop
in the ice cube box.
Ice
Trays
Ice Cube Box
You
can remove
Twisting
Ice Serve to
use
freezer
Frame
compartment larger.
You should
then
pull
remove
Ice
the frame out
Trays and
right side.
Ice Cube Box first
VITAMIN VEGETABLE DRAWER
Vitamin KIT used to
Please
keep
fruits
more
try to keep the kit from getting
(OPTIONAL)
fresher.
wet
as
this would
decrease its effectiveness.
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Vitamin KIT
OPERATIONS
FRESH ZONE
When the door is
opened,
in the fresh
So you
zone.
the
can
air doesn't influence
warmer
keep
food fresher in it.
DEFROSTING
Defrosting
takes
place automatically.
The defrosted water flows down to the
refrigerator and
is
DEODORIZER
need for any
cooling
air outlet for
prick the cooling
air outlet with
storing food with a strong odor,
passed on to other foods.
circulating
a
sharp tip
wrap it
or
store it in
deodorizer, take down while pulling it
type driver into the inside
inserting
shown in the figure at right.
remove
as
harm to you and the food.
air in fresh food
because the
the
forward after
hole
no
compartment, there is
no
handling.
When
To
compartment is deodorized with
use
As the deodorizer located in
Do not
is located in the lower back side of the
(OPTIONAL)
odor of food in fresh food
Unpleasant
How to
evaporating tray which
evaporated automatically.
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a
deodorizing
container with
deodorizer may be
a
damaged.
lid because odor may be
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
melons.
Allow hot food to cool prior to
lead to higher electric bills!
easily
at low
storing. Placing
temperatures, such
hot food in the
as
important
bananas, pineapples, and
refrigerator
could
When storing the food, cover it with vinyl wrap or store in a container with
moisture from evaporating, and helps food to keep its taste and nutrients.
Do not block air vents with food. Smooth circulation of chilled air
an
a
spoil
other
lid. This
food, and
prevents
keeps refrigerator temperatures
even.
Do not open the door
to rise.
frequently. Opening
the door lets
warm
air enter the
refrigerator,
and
cause
temperatures
FREEZER COMPARTMENT
Do not store bottles in the freezer
compartment
-
Do not refreeze food that has been thawed. This
When
rack.
storing
frozen food like ice
Loading for Freezing
freezing:
-
cream
for
a
they
may break when frozen.
causes
loss of taste and nutrition.
long period, place
It is recommended to load
newly
it
on
the freezer
introduced foods
Newly Introduced
on
the
shelf,
not in the door
following position
for
Food
REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT
Avoid
placing
moist food
on
deep
interior
shelves, it could freeze upon direct
refrigerator
contact with chilled
Refrigerator
air. To avoid this it is better to store food in the covered
Shelf
container.
It is desirable to store moist food
and
fruit)
(especially vegetable
vegetable storage compartment. If it is
store on a shelf of the refrigerator, put it
in the
Vegetable
necessary to
close to the door away from the back wall of the
refrigerator to avoid being frozen by the cool circulating in the
Always
packed
When
Drawer
refrigerator.
clean food
food
prior to refrigeration. Vegetables and fruits should be washed
should be wiped clean, to prevent adjacent food from spoiling.
storing
right position,
eggs in their storage rack, ensure that
which keeps them fresh longer.
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they
are
fresh, and always
and
wiped,
and
store them in
a
up-
CLEANING
It is
important
that you
refrigerator
be
kept
clean to
INTERIOR PARTS
Wash compartment shelves,
racks, storage trays and magnetic door seals
-
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
-
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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a
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
thoroughly,
to
odor formation.
prevent
To avoid
all the way into the base.
food, disconnect the power cord, clean
the interior
ANTI-CONDENSATION PIPE
and leave each door OPEN
The outside wall of the
sometimes
POWER FAILURE
Don't be alarmed.
This is due to the anticondensation
pipe, which
refrigerant to
prevent "sweating" on the
However, you should minimize the number of door
pumps hot
while the power is off.
During power
longer duration, place a block of dry
top of your frozen packages.
failures of
refrigerator cabinet
get warm, especially just
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
ice
on
outer cabinet wall.
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after
may
LAMP REPLACEMENT
NOTE
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Dismantling is done in the reverse sequence of assembly.
Be sure to unplug the power plug before dismantling and assembly.
Never apply severe force to dismantle parts. Parts may be damaged.
FREEZER LAMP
1. Unplug the power cord from the outlet.
2. Remove the room lamp lid by taking down while
pulling
its back
projection.
3. Remove the
lamp by turning
it counterclockwise and
replace
new
one.
4. Assemble in
be the
same
order of
reverse
specification
as
disassembly. Replacement
original.
bulb must
REFRIGERATOR LAMP
1. Unplug the power cord from the outlet.
2. Remove refrigerator shelves.
3. To remove the lamp cover, insert driver at under hole of the lamp cover and
pull it out forwards.
4. Turn the lamp counterclockwise.
5. Assemble in reverse order of disassembly. Replacement bulb must be the
same specification as original.
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
an
prevent possible electric shock, this
must be
ACCESSIBILITY OF SUPPLY PLUG
appliance
The
Improper
the
electric shock. Consult
refrigerator-freezer should be so positioned that
supply plug is accessible for quick disconnection
when accident happens.
use
grounded.
of the
service person
grounding plug can result in an
a qualified electrician or
if the grounding instructions are not
completely understood, or if you have doubts
appliance is properly grounded.
SUPPLY CORD REPLACEMENT
whether the
If the
Do not modify
Cord length.
supply cord
the manufacturer
qualified
is
damaged,
it must be
its service
agent
or
person in order to avoid
a
or a
replaced by
similarly
hazard.
It will
empty refrigerator
can
be
a
cause
This
VERY DANGEROUS ATTRACTION
An
(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
or
extend the Power
electric shock
appliance
on
or
must be
fire.
grounded (earthed).
DON'T WAIT! DO IT NOW!
dangerous
gaskets,
attraction to children. Remove either
latches, lids
appliance,
or
or
the entire door from your unused
some other action to make it
take
Do not store inflammable materials, explosives
or chemicals in the refrigerator.
harmless.
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IMPORTANT WARNINGS
Disposal
This
of the old
appliance
contains fluid
appliance
recyclable.
(refrigerant, lubricant)
and is made of
parts and materials which
are
reusable
and/or
All the
rework
important materials should be sent to the collection center of waste
(recycling). For take back, please contact with the local agency.
material and
can
be reused after
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
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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