LG GR-G6526JUQ Owner’s Manual

INSTALLATION
CONTENTS
INNER PARTS
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OPERATIONS
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3
4
5-9
Starting
Lamp
Auto-Off Feature
Before
Setting
The
Temperature
Door Alarm
Self Test
Controls For
Super
Refrigerator Compartment
Cool
Child Lock
Controls For Freezer
Green lon Door
Ice
Compartment
Cooling
Making (Optional)
Fresh Zone
(Optional)
Defrosting
Deodorizer
(Optional)
Extra Shelf
(Optional)
Vitamin
Vegetable
Drawer
(Optional)
SUGGESTIONS ON FOOD STORAGE
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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
MAINTENANCE,
INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND
AND ALSO SUPPLIES SOME USEFUL HINTS.
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
sunlight
the unit
or
near
heat sources,
2. Install accessories such
moisture.
3. There must be proper air circulation around
your refrigerator to keep it operating
recessed
area
inches
greater
or
together to
shipment.
If your refrigerator is placed in a
in the wall, allow at least 10
efficiently.
refrigerator
3. You have
or more
refrigerator should be elevated 1 inch
floor, especially if it is carpeted.
If
vibrations, the unit
required, adjust
compensate for
the
appliances
must be level.
leveling
unevenness
screws
5. Prior to
to
appliance
on
the
same
outlet.
storing food, leave your refrigerator
compartment
Your
lower it.
below 5 °C. It may
the debasement of the
bar-type handle,
according to instruction
Check the flow of cold air in the freezer
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
cause
model with
onfor2or3hours.
of the floor.
The front should be
5. Don't install this
a
4. Connect the power supply cord (or plug) to
the outlet. Don't double up with other
from the
4. To avoid
box, etc.,
card.
from the
wall.
The
ice cube
places.They are packed
prevent possible damage during
assemble the handle
clearance above the
and 2 inches
as
in their proper
refrigerator.
3
to
ensure
refrigerator
is
now
proper
ready
cooling.
for
use.
INNER PARTS
Snack
Corner(Optional)
(Cake, Biscuits, Bread)
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
first
or
installed, allow it
2-3 hours to stabilize at normal
wait 5 minutes before
interrupted,
operating temperatures
frozen foods.
restarting.
LAMP AUTO OFF FEATURE
When the door is open for 7 minutes or longer, the lamp inside goes off automatically to
and prevent overheating. However, the alarm sound continues until the door is closed.
save
energy
BEFORE SETTING THE TEMPERATURE
The
temperature of the refrigerator is kept constant regardless of changes in room temperature.
that, once set, the temperature settings(the controls for the refrigerator and
It is recommended
freezer
This
compartments)
has
not be
changed
unless necessary.
temperature control button for the refrigerator compartment and
temperature control dial for the freezer compartment.
refrigerator
one
one
The default
setting
of the
temperature control button for the refrigerator compartment is 'Normal'.
The default
setting
of the
temperature control dial for the freezer compartment is
This
has
temperature
refrigerator
automatically as needed.
a
sensor
in the
refrigerator compartment.
'5'.
It will start and
stop the
compressor
DOOR ALARM
When the door of the
refrigerator or the
remains open, the alarm will
freezer is open for 1
30 seconds.
minute,
an
alarm will sound three. It the door
repeat every
SELF TEST
Your
refrigerator contains a built in diagnostic capability. If it develops a malfunction in certain areas, it will
display an error code to assist the repair technician. While an error code is displayed, other control and
display functions will not operate.
If
an error
code is
displayed,
contact
a
service center. Do not disconnect the power cord from the outlet.
CONTROLS FOR REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT
To control the
Refrigerator temperature,
press the REF TEMP
button.
The
(Min
temperature is
=
set in 5
warmest, MAX
=
steps, from MIN
coldest
to MAX
cooling.
temperature.)
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OPERATIONS
SUPER COOL
The
Super
first turned
operate
Cool feature
operates when the refrigerator is
The compressor and circulating fan
at maximum cooling capacity to quickly lower the
on.
refrigerator temperature.
If
warm
can
food is
placed
It shuts off
into the
be started with the button
Cool will shut off when the
proper level
or
it
can
automatically.
refrigerator, Super cool
the control panel. Super
on
temperature reaches the
be shut off
manually by pressing
the
Super Cool
button.
CHILD LOCK
CHILD LOCK
Press and hold the CHILD LOCK button
for 3seconds to lock the child lock.
When it is
on
locked, the Lock LED will be
operate.
and the other button will not
To
unlock, press and hold the
CHILDLOCK button for 3 seconds.
CONTROLS FOR FREEZER COMPARTMENT
FREEZER CONTROL
1
FREEZER MIN
5
NORMAL
7
FREEZER MAX
65
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The higher number the control setting is, the lower the
temperature of the Freezer compartment becomes.
Since the 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.
When the freezer
adjust the
Setting
the Freezer Knob at
sufficient
freezing effect,
so
will
satisfy 4
STAR.
compartment is
control for the freezer to
Setting
enough
High (6~7).
in
winter,
the Freezer Knob at NORMAL will have
it is recommended to set the Knob at NORMAL.
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not cold
OPERATIONS
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(OPTIONAL)
Choose the
General
type of ice-making system you have.
Type
To make ice
place
To
remove
twist
water and
ice
cubes, hold the tray
at its ends and
gently.
To
T IP
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, hold the knob of the tray and
gently. Then,
ice cubes
drop
in to the ice cube
box.
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OPERATIONS
FRESH
ZONE(OPTIONAL)
When the door is
the fresh
opened,
So you
zone.
the
can
The shelf and inserted fresh
If it is
position.
air can'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)
odor of food in fresh food
Unpleasant
compartment is deodorized with
no
harm
to you and the food.
How to
use
As the deodorizer located in
air in fresh food
cooling
air outlet for
compartment, there is
no
circulating
need for any
handling.
Do not
the
prick the cooling air outlet with a sharp tip
deodorizing deodorizer may be damaged.
When
storing
container with
because
food with
a
a strong odor, wrap it or store it in
lid because odor may be passed on to
other foods.
Re-Using
Used
of the deodorizer
some
length
the deodorizer
Separate
and the odor is
can
deodorizer in
ceiling
of
compartment, using hair drier to
moisture
or
strong,
be revived and re-used.
refrigerator
remove
malodor and oxidize under
decomposing
malodor
by
sunlight to
ultraviolet.
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a
OPERATIONS
EXTRA
SHELF(OPTIONAL)
Pull forward
As shown
slightly,
then
push
pictureA, please pull
down
on a
gently
shelf
holding
the lower
part of it.
As shown
upperside
pictureB, If you push or pull the
of it.your hand can be hurt
shelf
holding
the
It's very convenient to store the food that need to be
<A>
saperated.
Not intended for
heavy
items.
<B>
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
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
on
the
shelf,
not in the door
following position
for
REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT
Avoid
placing
moist food
on
deep
interior
shelves, it could freeze upon direct
refrigerator
contact with chilled
Refrigerator
Shelf
air. To avoid this it is better to store food in the covered
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
clean food
prior
food should be
storing
right position,
Drawer
refrigerator.
refrigeration. Vegetables and fruits should be washed
wiped clean, to prevent adjacent food from spoiling.
to
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,
strong
or
your refrigerator.
and then dry.
coarse
alkaline solutions
on
Wipe
any surface.
damp
-
Use
a
lukewarm solution of mild soap
dish washable solution to clean the durable
finish of your refrigerator.
cloth and then dry.
Wipe with
a
clean, damp
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INTERIOR
interior
-
Regular cleaning
of the interior and
parts is recommended. Use
a
clean, damp cloth
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 electric shock.
Do not use flammable or toxic cleaning liquids.
or
hands.
EXTERIOR
or
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
Caution for
Cleaning
Not in
use :
Surface
active
lukewarm
of
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.
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agent, Car wax, Anticorrosive,
oil, Gasoline, Acids, Wax.
Usable
Detergent Vegetable
solution, Soapy
water
When careless
using,
it
All sorts
dish washable
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
in
remove
all
the interior
to
prevent
To avoid
all the way into the base.
food, disconnect the power cord, clean
thoroughly,
securely fasten down all loose items
refrigerator.
damaging the leveling screw(s), turn them
or
inside the
operation.
Place freezable items in freezer for longer life.
When you plan to be away for an extended period,
refrigerator
ANTI-CONDENSATION PIPE
and leave each door OPEN
odor formation.
The outside wall of the
sometimes
POWER FAILURE
refrigerator cabinet
get warm, especially just after
installation.
Most power failures are corrected in an hour or two
and will not affect your refrigerator temperatures.
This is due to the anti-
However, you should minimize the number of door
condensation
openings while the power is off. During power
failures of longer duration, place a block of dry
top of your frozen packages.
pumps hot
ice
Don't be alarmed.
pipe, which
refrigerant to
prevent "sweating" on the
on
outer cabinet wall.
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may
LAMP REPLACEMENT
NOTE
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.
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REFRIGERATOR LAMP
FREEZER LAMP
To
remove
freezer
the
lamp
shield inside the
To
the lamp shield inside
refrigerator compartment, pull it
down while pressing the triangular
area with your thumb and pull it
forward as shown in the figure on the right.
compartment, reach behind
the shield and
pull it forward as
figure on the right.
shown in the
remove
the
IMPORTANT WARNINGS
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD
ABOUT GROUNDING
If
In the event of
possible,
connect the
individual electrical outlet to
appliances
or
household
overload that could
its
refrigerator to
prevent it and other
lights
cause a
from
power
causing
(EARTHING)
electric short
circuit, grounding
(earthing) reduces the risk of electric shock by
providing an escape wire for the electric current.
own
an
outage.
In order to
appliance
an
prevent possible electric shock, this
must be
grounded.
ACCESSIBILITY OF SUPPLY PLUG
Improper
The
electric shock. Consult
refrigerator-freezer should be so positioned that
the supply plug is accessible for quick disconnection
when accident happens.
use
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.
on
whether the
SUPPLY CORD REPLACEMENT
If the
supply cord
the manufacturer
qualified
is
damaged,
it must be
its service
agent
or
person in order to avoid
a
or a
Do not
replaced by
similarly
Cord
hazard.
It will
An
empty refrigerator
can
be
a
cause
This
VERY DANGEROUS ATTRACTION
modify
length.
or
extend the Power
electric shock
appliance
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.
Disposal
This
of the old
appliance contains
and/or recyclable.
All the
rework
appliance
fluid
(refrigerant, lubricant)
and is made of
parts and materials which
important materials should be sent to the collection center of waste
(recycling). For take back, please contact with the local agency.
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material and
can
are
reusable
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.
ajar.
or