LG | GR-J287PGHV | LG GR-J287PGHV Owner’s Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
SXS
REFRIGERATOR
Please read this owner's manual thoroughly before
operating and keep it handy for reference at all times.
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Table of contents
Introduction
Installation
Operation
Suggestion on
food storage
Care and
maintenance
Entry
3
Basic safety precautions
3
Identification of parts
11
Where to install
12
Door removal
13
Door replacement
14
Feed water pipe installation
14
Height adjustment
15
Starting
16
Adjusting the temperatures and functions
16
Health Guard
20
Refrigerator home bar
25
Shelf
26
Folding shelf
26
Egg box
27
Deodorizer
27
Freezer/Fridge basket
27
Fresh compartment
28
Vacuum fresh compartment
29
Location of foods
30
Storing foods
31
General information
32
Cleaning
32
Trouble shooting
33
38
It is normal…
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This product is exclusive use at 230V/50Hz.
You should purchase transformer of more than 2.0KVA when you
want to use it at the 110V area.
Introduction
Entry
The model and serial numbers are found on the inner case or Right side of
refrigerator compartment of this unit. These numbers are unique to this unit and
not available to others. You should record requested information here and retain
this guide as a permanent record of your purchase. Staple your receipt here.
Date of purchase
Dealer purchased from
Dealer address
Dealer phone no.
Model no.
Serial no.
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Basic safety precautions
This guide contains many important safety messages.
Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol. It alerts you to safety messages that inform you
of hazards that can kill or hurt you or others or cause damage to the product. All
safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the hazard signal
word DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. These words mean:
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
You will be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow
instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow
instructions.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury, or product
damage only.
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of
injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
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Introduction
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your
product, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following.
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
1. When connecting the power
The dedicated outlet should be used.
• Using several devices at one outlet may cause fire.
• The electric leakage breaker may damage food and the
dispenser may be leaked.
Do not allow the power plug to face upward or to be
squeezed at the back of the refrigerator.
Water may be flown into or the plug may be damaged, which
causes fire or electric shock.
Prevent the power cord from being squeezed or imprinted if the refrigerator is
pushed in after the power plug is extracted during the installation.
When moving your appliance away from the wall, be careful not to roll over the
power cord or to damage it in any way.
It becomes the cause of fire or electric shock.
Do not allow the power cord bent or pressed by the heavy
object to be damaged.
It may damage the power cord to cause fire or electric shock.
Do not extend or modify the length of the power plug.
It causes electric shock or fire by the electric damage of the
power cord or others.
Unplug the power plug when cleaning, handling or
replacing the interior lamp of the refrigerator.
• It may cause electric shock or injury.
• When replacing the interior lamp of the refrigerator, make
sure that the rubber ring for preventing the electric spark
within the socket is not taken off.
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Introduction
Do not pull out the cord or touch the power plug with wet
hands.
It may cause electric shock or injury.
Remove water or dust from the power plug and insert it
with the ends of the pins securely connected.
Dust, water or unstable connection may fire or electric shock.
Unplug the power cord from the power outlet for cleaning or other
requirements.
It may cause electric shock or injury.
Pull out the power plug not by grasping the cord but the
plug of its end.
It may cause electric shock or short circuit to fire.
Make sure of grounding.
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.
The incorrect grounding may cause breakdown and electric
shock.
Ground
Wire
Copper
Flat
More than
30 inches
Be sure to use grounded exclusive proper voltage consent for the power plug.
Be sure to use grounded extension consents when extension consents are used.
It becomes the cause of fire.
When the power cord or the power plug is damaged or
the holes of the outlet are loosed, do not use them.
It may cause electric shock or short circuit to make fire.
Wait for 5 minutes or longer when reconnecting the plug.
It may cause the operation of the freezer to fail.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its
service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
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Introduction
2. When using the refrigerator
Do not place the heavy object or the dangerous object
(container with liquid) on the refrigerator.
It may be dropped to cause injury, fire or electric shock when
opening or closing the door.
Do not install the refrigerator in the wet place or the place
which water or rain splashes.
Deterioration of insulation of electric parts may cause electric
leakage.
Do not cling to the door or the shelves of the door or the
home bar of the freezer or the cool chamber.
It may make the refrigerator fallen down or damage the hands.
Especially, do not allow the children to do the above.
Prevent children from entering the product.
It may endanger the life of a child if the child enters the
refrigerator.
Opening and closing the door of the refrigerator vigorously may cause the
stored food in the refrigerator basket to fall by shock and hurt the foot, so take
precautions.
Do not use or store inflammable materials ether,
benzene, alcohol, medicine, LP gas, spray or
cosmetics near or in the refrigerator.
It may cause explosion or fire.
Do not use drier to dry the inside, nor light a candle to
remove odor.
It may cause explosion or fire.
Do not store the medicine or the academic materials at
the refrigerator.
When the material with the strict temperature control is
stored, it may be deteriorated or it may make an
unexpected reaction to cause any risk.
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Introduction
Do not use the combustible spray near the refrigerator.
It may cause fire.
Install in places away from the fire such as the place
where flammable gas is leaked.
It may cause fire.
Do not place flower vase, cup, cosmetics, medicine or
any container with water on the refrigerator.
It may cause fire, electric shock or injury by dropping down.
In case of thunder and lightning, or not in use for a long
period of time, detach the power plug.
There is a danger of electric shock or fire.
Use the submerged refrigerator after checking it.
It may cause electric shock or fire.
When gas is leaked, do not touch the refrigerator or
the outlet and ventilate the room immediately.
• The explosion by spark may cause fire or burn.
• Because this refrigerator uses natural gas (isobutene,
R600a) as the environment-friendly refrigerant, even a
small amount (80~90g) is combustible. When the gas is
leaked by the severe damage during delivering, installing
or using the refrigerator, any spark may cause fire or burn.
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Introduction
Do not spray water at the outside or the inside of the
refrigerator or do not clean it with benzene or thinner.
Deterioration of insulation of electric parts may cause electric
shock or fire.
When any strange smell or smoke is detected from the
refrigerator, disconnect the power plug immediately
and contact to the service center.
It may cause fire.
Service
center
Do not allow any person except the qualified engineer
to disassemble, repair or alter the refrigerator.
It may cause injury, electric shock or fire.
Do not use the refrigerator for non-domestic purpose
(storing medicine or testing material, using at the ship,
etc.).
It may cause an unexpected risk such as fire, electric shock,
deterioration of stored material or chemical reaction.
When disposing the refrigerator, remove the packing
materials from the door or take off the doors but leave the
shelves in place so that children may not easily climb
inside.
It may cause to lock out the child.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
Install the refrigerator on the solid and level floor.
Installing it on the unstable place may cause death by falling
down the refrigerator when opening or closing the door.
Do not insert the hands or the metal stick into the exit
of cool air, the cover, the bottom of the refrigerator,
the heatproof grill (exhaust hole) at the backside.
It may cause electric shock or injury.
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Introduction
Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in
structure, clear of obstruction.
Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting
process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the
appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
The refrigerant and insulation blowing gas used in the appliance require
special disposal procedures. When disposal, please consult with service
agent or a similarly qualified person.
This appliance contains a small amount of isobutane refrigerant (R600a),
natural gas with high environmental compatibility, but it is also combustible.
When transporting and installing the appliance, care should be taken to
ensure that no parts of the refrigerating circuit are damaged. Refrigerant
squirting out of the pipes could ignite or cause an eye injury. If a leak is
detected, avoid any naked flames or potential sources of ignition and air the
room in which the appliance is standing for several minutes.
In order to avoid the creation of a flammable gas air mixture if a leak in the
refrigerating circuit occurs, the size of the room in which the appliance may be
sited depends on the amount of refrigerant used. The room must be 1m2 in size
for every 8g of R600a refrigerant inside the appliance. The amount of refrigerant in
your particular appliance is shown on the identification plate inside the appliance.
Never start up an appliance showing any signs of damage. If in doubt, consult your
dealer.
CAUTION
Violating this direction may cause injury or damage house or furniture.
Always be careful, please.
Do not insert the hands into the ice bucket or the ice
dispenser.
Operating the ice maker may cause injury.
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Introduction
Do not touch food or containers at the freezer with wet
hands.
It may cause frostbite.
Do not put ice in thin crystal cup or ceramic ware.
It may break cup or ceramic ware to cause injury.
When the electricity is off, remove ice from the ice bucket
(only for the model with the dispenser).
The long-time power failure may thaw ice to damage the floor.
When the long-time power failure is expected, remove ice
from the ice bucket.
Supply the automatic ice maker with drinkable water
only (only for the model with the dispenser).
Otherwise, it may cause any risk.
Drinkable
water
Do not remove the cover of the automatic ice maker.
(Only for the models with automatic ice maker)
The operation mechanic parts of the ice maker may hurt people.
Do not place the food in disorder inside the refrigerator.
The food may fall during opening and closing the door of the refrigerator and hurt
people.
Do not put bottle in the freezer.
It may freeze the contents to break the bottle to cause injury.
Do not insert the hands into the bottom of the
refrigerator.
The iron plate of the bottom may cause injury.
Carry the refrigerator with the handle bar at the bottom
of the front and the top of the rear.
Otherwise, your hands may be slipped to cause injury.
Because the product is heavy, carrying it alone may hurt
people or accidents may occur.
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Introduction
Because opening or closing the door or the home bar
of the refrigerator may cause injury to the person
around it, be careful, please.
Opening or closing the door may cause feet or hands to be
caught in the chink in door or the child to be get hurt by the
corner.
Do not put any living animal in the refrigerator.
Identification of parts
Freezer
Compartment
Refrigerator
Compartment
Dairy Corner
LED Lamp
LED Lamp
Automatic
Icemaker
Health Guard
Shelf
Shelf
Folding Shelf
Refreshment center
Shelf
Egg Box
Vacuum fresh
compartment
Deodorizer
Door rack
Door Rack
Fresh compartment
Drawer (2)
Door rack
Door Rack
Lower cover
NOTE
•
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Parts, features, and options vary by model. Your model may not include every option.
Installation
Where to Install
1. Place your appliance where it is easy to
use.
Select a good
location
2. Avoid placing the unit near heat sources,
direct sunlight or moisture.
3. To ensure proper air circulation around the
fridge -freezer, please maintain sufficient
space on both the sides as well as top and
maintain at least 2 inches (5 cm) from the
rear wall.
4. To avoid vibrations, the appliance must
be leveled.
5. Don't install the appliance below 5∞C. It may cause affect the performance.
This appliance contains fluid (refrigerant, lubricant)and is made of parts and materials
which are reusable and/or recyclable.
All the important materials should be sent to the collection center of waste material
and can be reused after rework (recycling). For take back, please contact with the
local agency.
Disposal of the
old appliance
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Installation
Door removal
Lower cover
WARNING
Electric Shock Hazard
Disconnect electrical supply to refrigerator before
installing. Failure to do so could result in death or
serious injury.
Feed water tube
If your access door is too narrow for the
refrigerator to pass through, remove the refrigerator door and pass the
refrigerator laterally.
Remove lower
cover and
then feed water
tube
Remove the lower cover by lifting upward and then pull up the feed water tube
while pressing area shown in the figure to the right.
NOTE
•
Remove the
freezer
compartment
door
If a tube end is deformed or abraded, cut the part away.
Hinge
cover
1) Removing the hinge cover by loosening the
screws. Separate all connection wires.
Connection
wires
Upper hinge
Ground Line
2) Remove the keeper by rotating it counter
clockwise () and then lifting the upper hinge up
().
Keeper
Upper hinge
NOTE
•
When removing the upper hinge, be careful that
the door does not fall forwards .
3) Remove the freezer compartment door by
lifting it upward. This time, the door should
be lifted enough for the feed water pipe tube
to be completely pulled out.
Lower hinge
NOTE
•
Remove the
refrigerator
door
Move the refrigerator compartment door passing through the access door and lay
it down, but be careful not to damage the feed water pipe tube.
1) Loosen the hinge cover screws and
remove the cover. Remove connection
wire.
Connection
wires
Upper hinge
2) Remove keeper by rotating it clockwise
() and then remove the upper hinge
by lifting it up ( ).
3) Remove the refrigerator compartment
door by lifting it up.
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Lower hinge
Keeper
Installation
Pass the refrigerator laterally through the access
door as shown in the right figure.
Pass the
refrigerator
Max
5
4
3
2
1
Min
1
FRZ
TEMP
2
REF
TEMP
3
4
5
Max
Door replacement
Mount them in the reverse sequence of removal after they pass through the access
door.
Feed water pipe installation
Before
installation
Automatic ice maker operation needs water pressure of 147~834 kPa
(1.5~8.5 kgf/cm2) (That is, an instant paper cup (180 cc) will be fully filled
within 3 sec.).
If water pressure does not reach the rating 147 kPa (1.5 kgf/cm2) or below, it is
necessary to purchase a separate pressure pump for normal automatic icing and cool
water feed.
Keep the total length of the feed water pipe tube within 8 m and be careful for the
tube not be bent. If the tube is 8 m or longer it may cause trouble in water feed owing
to the drain water pressure.
Install the feed water pipe tube at a place free from heat.
Connect to potable water supply only.
Refer to instructions with water filter kit for installation.
WARNING
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Installation
Height adjustment
When the floor is
not leveled
Height difference
- When the height of the door may not be
leveled when the floor is not leveled.
When the freezer door is lower – Use the (-) driver or spanner to turn the
groove or nut of the height adjustment
screw on the left to the counterclockwise
direction to level the door.
When the fridge door is lower – Use the (-) driver or spanner to turn the
groove or nut of the height adjustment
screw on the right to the clockwise
direction to level the door.
When using
the driver
When using
the spanner
When the fridge door is lower than the freezer door while using the
refrigerator, level the doors.
When the fridge
door is lower than
the freezer door
1. Use the tool for adjustment on
the wide side to turn nut (
)
in the clockwise direction to loosen
the keeper nut.
2. Use the tool for adjustment on
the narrow side to turn the
adjustment hinge pin in
(
)clockwise direction or
(
) counterclockwise direction
to adjust the height of the fridge
and freezer doors.
Height difference
Keeper nut
Tool for
adjustment
Up
Adjustment
hinge pin
Down
3. After aligning the height of the door, turn the keeper nut in counterclockwise
direction tightly.
CAUTION
Do not force too hard to level the height. The hinge pin can be pulled out.
(Adjustable range of height is a maximum of 2" (5 cm))
After leveling the
door height
The refrigerator doors will close smoothly by heightening the front side by adjusting
the height adjusting screw. If the doors do not close correctly, performance may be
affected.
Next
1. Wipe off all dust accumulated during shipping and clean your appliance thoroughly.
2. Install accessories such as the ice cube box, cover evaporating tray, etc., in their
proper places. They are packed together to prevent possible damage during shipping.
3. Connect the power supply cord (or plug) to the outlet. Don't double up with other
appliances on the same outlet.
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Operation
Starting
When your refrigerator is first installed, allow it to stabilize at normal operating
temperatures for 2-3 hours prior to filling it with fresh or frozen foods.
If operation is interrupted, wait 5 minutes before restarting.
Adjusting the temperatures and functions
Refreshment Center
Function display board
NOTE
•
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Your model may not include every option.
Operation
You can adjust temperature of and freezer room and refrigerator room.
Freezer
control
Freezer Compartment temperature adjustment
Setting
temperature
Refrigerator
control
Refrigerator Compartment temperature adjustment
Setting
temperature
The actual inner temperature varies depending on the food status, as the
indicated setting temperature is a target temperature, not actual temperature
within refrigerator.
Refrigeration function is weak in the initial time. Please adjust temperature as
above after using refrigerator for minimum 2~3 days.
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Operation
Dispenser use
Select among crushed ice, water, and cubed ice and press the push switch with a
glass or other container.
Crushed Ice
Light the crushed ice
lamp by pressing the
selection button.
•
After dispenser
is used
Water
Light the water lamp by
pressing the selection
button.
Cubed Ice
Light the cubed ice
lamp by pressing the
selection button.
Reference : Hold your cup in place for a couple of seconds after dispensing ice or water so
the last few drops go in to your cup instead of the floor.
The water collector has no self-drainage function, so it
should be cleaned regularly. Remove the cover by pulling
the front of the water collector cover and dry it with a
cloth.
ON/OFF Switch
Automatic
icemaker
lcemaker
Water Amount Indicator
Lights
Automatic
Shutoff Arm
* This Zone only
Must control by Service man.
The automatic icemaker can automatically make 6 cubes at a time, 70~120
pieces per day. This quantity may vary by circumstance, including ambient
temperature, door opening, freezer load. etc.
Icemaking stops when the ice storage bin is full.
If you don't want to use the automatic icemaker, turn the icemaker switch to
OFF.If you want to use automatic icemaker again, change the switch to ON.
NOTE
•
It is normal that a noise is produced when ice drops into the ice storage bin.
WARNING
•
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Do not insert your hands in to the Icemaker in operation.
It may cause to injure you.
Operation
WARNING
- Do not disassemble the ice maker unless it is
necessary.
- Hold the ice storage bin using both hands so that it
does not fall.
- Do not touch the ice dispenser with your hand or tool.
- Because the ice maker can operate by opening the
freezer door, please take precaution.
- When you want to use the ice bucket space as the storage space, make sure
to use it by turning off the ice maker after removing the ice bucket.
Ice is lumped together
When ice is lumped together, take the ice lumps out of the ice storage bin,
break them into small pieces, and then place them into the ice storage bin
again.
When the ice maker produces too small or lumped together ice, the amount
of water supplied to the ice maker need to adjusted. Contact the service
center.
❈ If ice is not used frequently, it may lump together.
When ice maker
does not operate
smoothly
Power failure
Ice may drop into the freezer compartment. Take the ice storage bin out and
discard all the ice then dry it and place it back. After the machine is powered
again, crushed ice will be automatically selected.
The unit is newly installed
It takes about 12 hours for a newly installed refrigerator to make ice in the
freezer compartment.
Please select this function for
prompt freezer.
Express freezer
OFF➝ ON➝ OFF is repeated
whenever pressing
button.
Prompt freezer function automatically
turns off after a fixed time passes.
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On
Off
Operation
Health Guard
Health Guard
Health Guard provides the antibacterial function of removing virus or bacteria as well as
the deodorizer function of removing the odor within the refrigerator.
The performance test of the Health Guard has been done and proved through a public
certification organization ( Intertek ).
• The filter can be used for 1-2 years. (This may vary based on the environment of the
filter the consumer uses in.)
CAUTION
- When the user switches to AUTO or POWER mode, the LED near the filter
will be turned on. Open the refrigerator door to check whether the LED near
the filter is turned on. Do not insert the finger or any other alien object inside
the fan. It can cause an injury or malfunction.
CAUTION
- Do not wash the Health Guard as it can deteriorate the performance.
- If the user continues to use the Health Guard past the time to replace, the
antibacterial and deodorizing performance can be deteriorated.
- This filter may not be effective for all bacteria or virus types.
- This is effective for the bacteria growing on inside the refrigerator and not on
the food.
When the Replace lamp is on,
replace the filter.
How to remove
the old filter
- When the “Replace” lamp is turned on,
replace the filter to maintain the
performance of the Health Guard function.
- To replace the filter, press the
button
on the display panel on the front side of the
door and switch to OFF mode.
- Hold the filter cover and rotate
counterclockwise to separate the
filter cover. Disassemble the Health
Guard inserted inside the filter
cover.
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Notification
to replace the
filter during
use
When
switching
to OFF
mode
Operation
Install the new filter.
- Insert the new Health Guard in the
filter cover so that the white part of
the filter and the BACK label is visible.
How to install the
new filter
Be careful not to switch the direction of the Health
Guard inserted on the filter cover.
CAUTION
- Align the filter cover where it
was originally located and then
turn clockwise about 30 degrees
to install the filter cover.
Setting the time
to replace (Reset)
Close the refrigerator door and press
the
button on the display panel for
more than 5 seconds to check that the
Replace lamp is turned off.
Notification
to replace
the filter
Reset time
to replace
To use the Health Guard, press the
button on the display panel to
switch to AUTO or POWER mode.
(Every time the user presses the button, the function of Health Guard will
switch in the order of OFF Æ AUTO Æ POWER Æ OFF.)
Switch to use
mode
OFF
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AUTO
POWER
OFF
Operation
This button stops operation of different button.
Lock
The other
functions
Locking or Release is repeated
whenever the
is pressed
more than 3 seconds.
If you use the
button, none of
the other buttons will work until you
unlock them.
LOCK
UNLOCK
Door open warning
3 times of warning sounds at the interval of 30 seconds if a minute passes
with the door of refrigerator and the hombar door opened or completely
closed.
Please contact with the local service center if warning continue to sound
even after closing the door.
Diagnosis (failure detection) function
Diagnosis function automatically detects failure when failure is found in
product during the use of refrigerator.
If failure occurs at product, it does not operate though pressing any button
and normal indication is not done. In this case, do not turn power off but
immediately contact with the local service center. A lot of time are need for
service engineer to detect the failed part if turning it off.
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Operation
Ice is lumped together
When ice is lumped together, take the ice lumps out of the ice storage bin,
break them into small pieces, and then place them into the ice storage bin
again.
When the ice maker produces too small or lumped together ice, the amount
of water supplied to the ice maker need to adjusted. Contact the service
center.
❈ If ice is not used frequently, it may lump together.
When ice maker
does not operate
smoothly
Power failure
Ice may drop into the freezer compartment. Take the ice storage bin out and
discard all the ice then dry it and place it back. After the machine is powered
again, crushed ice will be automatically selected.
The unit is newly installed
It takes about 12 hours for a newly installed refrigerator to make ice in the
freezer compartment.
The other
functions
Door open warning
3 times of warning sounds at the interval of 30 seconds if a minute passes
with the door of refrigerator and the hombar door opened or completely
closed.
Please contact with the local service center if warning continue to sound
even after closing the door.
Diagnosis (failure detection) function
Diagnosis function automatically detects failure when failure is found in
product during the use of refrigerator.
If failure occurs at product, it does not operate though pressing any button
and normal indication is not done. In this case, do not turn power off but
immediately contact with the local service center. A lot of time are need for
service engineer to detect the failed part if turning it off.
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Operation
Water is cooled while stored in the water tank in freezer door, and then sent to
the dispenser.
Ice is made in the automatic ice maker and sent to the dispenser divided into
crushed or cubed form ice.
How ice/cold
water is supplied
NOTE
•
It is normal that the water is not very cold at first. If you want colder water,
add ice into the glass.
Throw away the ice (about 20 pieces) and water (about 7 glasses) first
made after refrigerator installation.
The first ice and water may include particles or odor from the feed water pipe
or feed water box. This is necessary in case that the refrigerator has not been
used for a long time.
CAUTION
Keep children away from the dispenser.
Children may push switch incorrectly bad or damage lamps.
Be careful that food is not block the ice passage.
If foods are placed at the entrance of ice passage, ice may not be dispensed.
The ice passage may also be covered with ice powder if splinter ice is used
only. This time, remove the ice powder accumulated.
Never store beverage cans or other foods in ice storage bin for the
purpose of rapid cooling.
Such actions may damage the automatic ice maker.
Never use thin crystal glass or crockery to collect ice.
Such glasses or containers may be broken.
Put ice first into a glass before filling water or other beverages.
Water may be splashed if ice is added to existing liquid in a glass.
Never touch a hand or other tools on ice outlet.
Touch may cause a part breakage or hand injury.
Never remove the ice maker cover.
Sometimes level the surface so that the ice storage bin is fully filled with
ice.
Ice is piled up just near the ice maker. So, such status may be considered, by
the ice maker, that the ice storage bin is fully filled and ice making operation
may stop.
If discolored ice is dispensed, immediately contact service center,
stopping use.
Never use too narrow or deep glass.
Ice may be jammed in ice passage and, thus, the refrigerator may be failed.
Keep the glass at a proper distance from ice outlet.
A glass too close to the outlet may hinder ice from coming out.
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Operation
Refrigerator Home Bar
Using the Family
Home Bar
Press the mid left part of the Home Bar until you hear a
click sound.
• You can store more food in the larger Home Bar.
• With the larger storage room, you can organize your
foods better.
Disassembling
the Family Home
Bar Cover
Separate the Home Bar upper cover by pulling it slightly upwards. Then, remove the lower cover upwards.
Disassembling
the Family Home
Bar Basket
Press until
you hear
the "Click"
sound
2
2
1
3
2
3
1. Separate the Home Bar upper cover by pulling it slightly upwards.
Then, hold the basket slightly upwards.
2. While holding the basket, lift the left side of the cover.
Place your hand behind the cover and push it forward.
3. Tilt the basket sideways and remove it.
Assembling the
Family Home Bar
Basket
2
2
2
1
3
3
1. Insert the basket by tilting it sideways
2. Holding the basket slightly upwards, align the cover with the inner rails.
Secure both sides until you hear a click sound.
3. Place the basket in its correct position. Then, insert the drawer.
Using the Family
Home Bar Basket
When storing tall items
2
1
3
2
3
2
1. Remove the drawer and the cover in the same way as the disassembly method.
2. Lower the basket.
3. You can store foods by just using the basket.
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Operation
Shelf
How to use
You can store side dish or refrigerated food on the
shelf with sufficient space in between the
containers.
How to
disassemble
1. Hold the front part of the shelf and pull it out until it
gets blocked by the hooking part.
2. When you cannot pull out the shelf any more, lift it
up slightly.
3. While holding the shelf slightly, tilt the shelf to pull it
out.
Folding Shelf
Adjust the shelf according to the height and size of the food. Maximize your room
utilization.
1. Slightly lift the front of the shelf.
Press it backwards.
2. If you want to store even larger foods, pull the
handle beneath the shelf upwards.
3. If you want to restore the shelf to its original
form, pull the shelf handle. Pull it forward until
you hear to click sound. The triangle mark on
the shelf should match the triangle mark on the
side rails.
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Operation
Egg box
You can move the egg box to wherever you want.
[Type-1]
[Type-2]
NOTE
•
•
Never use the egg box as an ice storage bin. It can be broken.
Never store the egg box in the freezer compartment or fresh compartment.
Deodorizer
How to use
With the Nano charcoal deodorizer system, you can deodorize the refrigerator and
the deodorizer can be reused.
Unscrew the deodorizer cover using (+) driver, and then
separate it while pulling the deodorizer cover.
How to
disassemble
How to reuse the deodorizer
You can reuse the deodorizer continuously by drying it
well with the hair dryer.
Freezer/Fridge basket
You can store small packaged frozen food (Freezer basket), small packaged refrigerated
food or beverages (Fridge basket) such as milk, beer etc.
But, do not store ice cream or food to store for a long period of time (Freezer basket)
etc.
How to use
How to
disassemble
Hold the basket with both hands and slightly lift up the
front part to pull it out.
Hold the basket with both hands and
reassemble one side at a time by
pushing it in.
How to
reassemble
Two stars section ** (Applicable to some models only)
Freezer basket
(two stars section)
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Two stars section means the space stored at -12°C~-18°C
Freezer foods for short-terms storage.
Operation
Fresh compartment
You can store fruits or vegetables.
How to use
How to
disassemble the
upper fresh
compartment
1. Hold the front handle of the fresh compartment and pull
it out until it gets blocked by the hooking part.
How to
disassemble the
lower fresh
compartment
When pulling out the lower fresh compartment
2. When you cannot pull out the fresh compartment any
more, lift it up slightly to pull it out completely to the
front side (outer side).
* The fresh compartment can be reassembled in the
reverse order.
1. Hold the front handle of the fresh compartment and pull
it forward.
2. When you cannot pull out the fresh compartment any
more, lift it up slightly to pull it out to the front side.
When inserting the lower fresh compartment
* When inserting the fresh compartment, always lift the cover
up to push it in.
- Always disassemble the fresh compartment using two hands.
You can be injured from the weight of the compartment when filled with food.
- When disassembling/reassembling the fresh compartment of the fridge, open the
refrigerator door fully.
WARNING
Hold the cover with both hands and pull it out.
* When disassembling the cover, always
disassemble the fresh compartment first.
How to
disassemble
upper/lower fresh
compartment
cover
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Operation
Vacuum fresh compartment
Keep Vegetables and Fruits Fresh Longer.
- Store vegetables and fruits in the bigger vegetable drawer with enhanced sealing
capability. The new Magic Crisper feature can maintain the vegetable drawer in
optimal humidity by absorbing moisture when humidity is high and releasing
moisture when humidity is low. You can also check when moisture is formed
and evaporated through the blue moisture visualization window.
How to use
1. Push the sealed vegetable drawer completely until it fully reaches the end.
2. Press the button on the vegetable drawer twice or three times. (Air is
released outside the vegetable drawer as many times as you press the
button, which enhances the sealing capability.)
* The Magic Crisper on the upper side inside the vegetable drawer helps to
keep vegetables and fruits fresh, maintaining optimal humidity through the
humidification process (moisture absorption and damp proof).
How to
disassemble the
vacuum fresh
compartment
1. Pull the vacuum fresh compartment to the front and slightly lift it up to pull it out.
2. Hold the Case of vacuum fresh compartment with both hands and slightly lift it up.
* To disassemble the case, you must first remove foods on the case.
3. Pull it out to the front.
How to
reassemble the
Vacuum fresh
compartment
1. Align the top of the case to the side rails and push while slightly holding it up.
2. Align the bottom of the case on top of the rails and push while slightly holding it up.
3. Push the compartment fully inside.
• You can disassemble/reassemble the freezer drawer in the same method.
• Always disassemble the fresh compartment using two hands. (You can be
injured from the weight of the compartment when filled with food.)
• When disassembling/reassembling the fresh compartment or vacuum fresh
compartment of the fridge, open the refrigerator door fully.
WARNING
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Suggestion on food storage
Location of foods
(Refer to identification of parts)
Freezer
compartment
shelf
Store various frozen foods such as meat, fish,
ice cream, frozen snacks, etc..
Freezer
compartment
door rack
Freezer
compartment
drawer
Store small packed frozen food.
Temperature is likely to increase as door
opens. So, do not store long-term food such
ice cream, etc..
Store meat, fish, chicken, etc.. after
wrapping them with thin foil.
Store dry.
Dairy corner
Store milk products such as butter, cheese,
etc..
Egg box
Place this egg box in the proper location.
Refreshment
center
Store foods of frequent use such as beverage,
etc..
Refrigerator
compartment
shelf
Store side dishes or other foods at a proper
distance.
Refrigerator
compartment
door rack
Store small packed food or beverages such
as milk, juice, beer, etc..
Store vegetables or fruits.
Vegetable drawer
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Suggestion on food storage
Storing foods
Store fresh food in the refrigerator compartment. How food is frozen and thawed
is an important factor in maintaining its freshness and flavor.
Do not store food which goes bad easily at low temperatures, such as bananas,
and melons.
Allow hot food to cool prior to storing, placing hot food in the refrigerator could
spoil other food, and lead to higher energy consumption.
When storing the food, cover it with vinyl wrap or store in a container with a lid.
This prevents moisture from evaporating, and helps food to keep its taste and
nutrients.
Do not block air vents with food. Smooth circulation of chilled air keeps
refrigerator temperatures even.
Do not open the door frequently. Opening the door lets warm air enter the
refrigerator, and cause temperatures to rise.
Never keep too much food in door rack because they may push against by inner
racks so that the door cannot be fully closed.
Freezer
compartment
Do not store bottles in the freezer compartment - they may break when frozen.
Do not refreeze food that has been thawed. This causes loss of taste and
nutrient.
When storing frozen food like ice cream for a long period, place it on the freezer
shelf, not in the door rack.
Do not touch the cold foods or containers- especially made of metallic -, with wet
hands and place glass products in the freezer compartment.
- That’s why you may have chilblains and they may be broken when their inner
matters are frozen, causing personal injury.
Refrigerator
compartment
Do not put the wet food on the top shelf of the cooling room. It may be frozen by
getting the cool air directly.
Always clean food prior to refrigeration. Vegetables and fruits should be washed
and wiped, and packed food should be wiped, to prevent adjacent food from
spoiling.
When storing eggs in their storage rack or box, ensure that they are fresh, and
always store them in an upright position, which keeps them fresh longer.
NOTE
•
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If you keep the refrigerator in a hot and humid place, frequent openning of the door
or storing a lot of vegetables in it may cause dew to form which has no effect on its
performance. Remove the dew with dust cloth free from care.
Care and maintenance
General information
Vacation time
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 not to operate, remove all food, disconnect the power cord, clean the
interior thoroughly, and leave each door OPEN to prevent odor formation.
Power failure
Most power failures that are corrected in an hour or two will not affect your
refrigerator temperatures.
However, you should minimize the number of door openings while the power is off.
If you move
Remove or securely fasten down all loose items inside the refrigerator.
To avoid damaging the height adjusting screws, turn them all the way into the base.
Anti
condensation
pipe
The outside wall of the refrigerator cabinet may sometimes get warm, especially just
after installation.
Don’t be alarmed. This is due to the anti-condensation pipe, which pumps hot
refrigerator to prevent “sweating” on the outer cabinet wall.
CAUTION
•
•
You must check the O-RING, which is made by rubber and prevent electric spark.
Don’t touch the lamp, in case of light on the long time. Because it can be very hot.
Cleaning
It is important that your refrigerator be kept clean to prevent undesirable odors. Spilled
food should be wiped up immediately, since it may acidify and stain plastic surfaces if
allowed to settle.
Exterior
Use a lukewarm solution of mild soap or detergent to clean the durable finish of your
refrigerator.
Wipe with a clean damp cloth and then dry.
Interior
Regular cleaning is recommended. Wash all compartments a baking soda solution or a
mild detergent and warm water. Rinse and dry.
After cleaning
Please verify that the power cord is not damaged, power plug is not overheated, or
power plug is well inserted into the power consent.
WARNING
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 an electric shock.
Never use metallic scouring pads, brushes, coarse abrasive cleaners, strong alkaline
solutions, flammable or toxic cleaning liquids on any surface.
Do not touch frozen surfaces with wet or damp hands, because damp object will stick
or adhere to extremely cold surfaces.
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Care and maintenance
Trouble shooting
Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you both time and expense.
This list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective
workmanship or materials in this appliance.
Occurrence
Possible cause
Solution
Runing of
refrigerator
Refrigerator
compressor
does not run.
Refrigerator
runs too much
or too long
Refrigerator control is off.
Set refrigerator control. See setting the
controls.
Refrigerator is in defrost cycle.
This is normal for a fully automatic
defrosting refrigerator. The defrost
cycle occurs periodically.
Plug at wall outlet is disconnected.
Make sure plug is tightly pushed into
outlet.
Power outage. Check house lights.
Call local electric company.
Refrigerator is larger than the previous
one you owned.
This is normal. Larger, more efficient
units run longer in these conditions.
Room or outside weather is hot.
It is normal for the refrigerator to work
longer under these conditions.
Refrigerator has recently been
disconnected for a period of time.
Large amounts of warm or hot food
may have been stored recently.
It takes some hours for the refrigerator
to cool down completely.
Doors are opened too frequently or too
long.
Warm food will cause the refrigerator to
run longer until the desired temperature
is reached.
Warm air entering the refrigerator
causes it to run longer. Open the door
less often.
Refrigerator or freezer door may be
slightly open.
Make sure the refrigerator is level.
Keep food and containers from
blocking door. See problem section.
OPENING/CLOSING of doors.
Refrigerator control is set too cold.
Set the refrigerator control to a
warmer setting until the refrigerator
temperature is satisfactory.
Refrigerator or freezer gasket is dirty,
worn, cracked, or poorly fitted.
Clean or change gasket. Leaks in the
door seal will cause refrigerator to run
longer in order to maintain desired
temperatures.
Thermostat is keeping the refrigerator
at a constant temperature.
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This is normal. Refrigerator goes on and
off to keep the temperature constant.
Care and maintenance
Occurrence
Possible cause
Refrigerator
compressor
does not run.
Thermostat is keeping the refrigerator
at a constant temperature.
This is normal. The refrigerator goes on
and off to keep the temperature constant.
Freezer control is set too cold
Set the freezer control to a warmer
setting until the freezer temperature is
satisfactory.
Refrigerator control is set too cold.
Set the refrigerator control to a
warmer setting
Refrigerator control is set too cold.
See above solution.
Meat should be stored at a temperature
just below the freezing point of water (32˚F,
0˚C) for maximum fresh storage time.
It is normal for ice crystals to form due
to the moisture content of meat.
Freezer control is set too warm.
Set the freezer or refrigerator control to
a colder setting until the freezer or
refrigerator temperature is satisfactory.
Refrigerator control is set too warm.
Refrigerator control has some effect on
freezer temperature.
Set the freezer or refrigerator control to a
colder setting until the freezer or
refrigerator temperature is satisfactory.
Doors are opened too frequently or too
long.
Warm air enters the refrigerator/ freezer
whenever the door is opened.
Open the door less often.
Door is slightly open.
Close the door completely.
Large amounts of warm or hot food
may have been stored recently.
Wait until the refrigerator or freezer
has a chance to reach its selected
temperature.
Refrigerator has recently been
disconnected for a period of time.
A refrigerator requires some hours to
cool down completely.
Refrigerator control is set too warm.
Set the refrigerator control to a colder
setting.
Solution
Temperatures are
too cold
Temperature in the
freezer is too cold
but the refrigerator
temperature is
satisfactory.
Temperature in the
refrigerator is too
cold and the freezer
temperature
is satisfactory.
Food stored in
drawers freezes.
Meat stored in
fresh meat
drawer freezes.
Temperatures
are too warm
Temperatures in
the refrigerator
or freezer are
too warm.
Temperature in the
refrigerator
is too warm but
the freezer
temperature is
satisfactory.
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Care and maintenance
Possible cause
Occurrence
Solution
Sound and noise
Louder sound
levels when
refrigerator is on.
Today’s refrigerators have increased
storage capacity and maintain more
even temperatures.
It is normal for sound levels to be higher.
Louder sound
levels when
compressor
comes on.
Refrigerator operates at higher pressures
during the start of the ON cycle.
This is normal. The sound will level off as
the refrigerator continues to run.
Vibrating or
rattling noise.
Floor is uneven or weak.
Refrigerator rocks on the floor when it is
moved slightly.
Be sure floor is level and solid and can
adequately support refrigerator.
Items placed on the top of the refrigerator
are vibrating.
Remove items.
Dishes are vibrating on the shelves in
the refrigerator.
It is normal for dishes to vibrate slightly.
Move dishes slightly.
Make sure refrigerator is level and firmly
set on floor.
Refrigerator is touching wall or cabinets.
Move refrigerator so that it does not
touch the wall or refrigerator.
The weather is hot and humid which
increases the rate of frost buildup
and internal sweating.
This is normal.
Door is slightly open.
See problem section opening/closing of
doors.
Door is opened too often or too long.
Open the door less often.
Weather is humid.
This is normal in humid weather.
When humidity is lower, the moisture
should disappear.
Door is slightly open,causing cold air
from the inside the refrigerator to meet
warm air from the outside.
This time, close the door completely.
Water/Moisture
/Ice inside
refrigerator
Moisture collects
on the inside walls
of the refrigerator.
Water/Moisture
/Ice outside
refrigerator
Moisture forms
on the outside of
the refrigerator
or between
doors.
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Care and maintenance
Occurrence
Possible cause
Solution
Odors in refrigerator
Interior needs to be cleaned.
Clean interior with sponge,warm water
and baking soda.
Food with strong odor is in the refrigerator.
Cover food completely.
Some containers and wrapping materials
produce odors.
Use a different container or brand of
wrapping materials.
Door(s) will not
close.
Food package is keeping door open.
Move packages that keep door from
closing.
Door(s) will not
close.
Door was closed too hard, causing other
door to open slightly.
Close both doors gently.
Refrigerator is not level. It rocks on the
floor when it is moved slightly.
Adjust the height adjusting screw.
Floor is uneven or weak.
Refrigerator rocks on the floor when it
is moved slightly.
Be sure floor is level and can adequately
support refrigerator.
Contact carpenter to correct sagging or
sloping floor.
Refrigerator is touching wall or cabinets.
Move refrigerator..
Food is touching shelf on top of the
drawer
Keep less food in drawer.
Track that drawer slides on is dirty.
Clean drawer and track.
Ice storage bin is empty.
When the first supply of ice is dropped
into the bin, the dispenser should operate.
Freezer temperature is set too warm.
Turn the freezer control to a higher
setting so that ice cubes will be made.
When the first supply of ice is made,
the dispenser should operate.
Household water line valve is not open.
Open household water line valve and
allow sufficient time for ice to be made.
When ice is made, dispenser should
operate.
Refrigerator or freezer door is not closed.
Be sure both doors are closed.
Opening/Closing of
doors/Drawers
Drawers are
difficult to move.
Dispenser
Dispenser will not
dispense ice
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Care and maintenance
Occurrence
Possible cause
Dispenser will
not dispense
ice.
Ice has melted and frozen around auger
due to infrequent use, temperature
fluctuations and/or power outrages.
Remove ice storage bin, and thaw and
the contents. Clean bin, wipe dry and
replace in proper position.
When new ice is made, dispenser should
operate.
Ice dispenser
is jammed.
Ice cubes are jammed between the ice
maker arm and back of the bin.
Remove the ice cubes that are jamming
the dispenser.
Ice cubes are frozen together.
Use the dispenser often so that cubes do
not freeze together.
Ice cubes that have been purchased or
made in some other way have been
used in the dispenser.
Only the ice cubes made by the ice maker
should be used with the dispenser.
Household water line valve is not open.
See problem “Ice maker is not making
any ice.”
Open household water line valve.
Refrigerator or freezer door is not closed.
Be sure both doors are closed.
Water has been in the tank for too long.
Draw and discard 7 glasses of water
to freshen the supply. Draw and discard
an additional 7 glasses to completely rinse
out tank.
Unit not properly connected to cold
water line.
Connect unit to cold water line which
supplies water to kitchen faucet.
Dispenser will
not dispense
water.
Water has an
odd taste
and/or odor.
Solution
This sound is normally made when automatically made ice is dropped into ice storage
bin. Volume may vary according to refrigerator’s location.
Sound of ice
dropping
This sound is normally made when ice maker is supplied with water after dropping
the automatically made ice.
Sound of water
supply
Other
Please thoroughly read ‘Automatic ice maker and dispenser’ in this manual.
Warranty period of Linear Compressor :
Ten(10) years from the date of original retail purchase.
Part only (Consumer will be charged for labor)
Noises associated with normal operation and failure to follow instructions
found in the use and care and installation guides or operating the unit in an
unsuitable environment will not be covered under this warranty.
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Care and maintenance
It is Normal...
The following occurrences are normal.
Occurrence
Noise
Door open
Icing/
Dew drops
Temperature
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Solution
When you hear "Tak" or
"Took" sound
This is the sound of various parts expanding/contracting
or various control devices operating depending on the
temperature change within the refrigerator.
When you hear
"Deureureuk~", "Dulkuk" or
"Woong" sound
This is the count of compressor or fan operating when
the operation of the refrigerator is starting or ending. This
is the same phenomenon of the sound generated when
starting or turning off the engine of a car.
When you hear "Kureureuk"
sound of water flowing
This is the sound of refrigerant changing the condition in
the freezer/fridge. When the liquid changes to gas, you
will hear the sound of water flowing and when gas
changes to liquid, you will hear the "Kureureuk" sound.
When you hear the sound of
wind such as "Shoo~" or
"Shik" right after you close
the door
This is the sound generated when the internal pressure is
temporarily lowered when the warm air entered through
the fridge or freezer is cooled fast.
When you hear the
vibrating sound
If the refrigerator is installed on wooden floor or wooden
wall, or if the refrigerator is not leveled properly, the
sound can be loud from the vibration.
When you hear a loud
sound after installing the
product for the first time
When you operate the refrigerator for the first time, the
refrigerator will operate at high speed to cool fast and the
sound can seem louder. When the internal temperature
falls below a certain level, the noise will subside.
When the door is slightly
opened after closing the
door.
Depending on the fore or speed of closing the fridge or
freezer door, the door can open slightly and then get
closed. Be careful not to close the door to hard.
When closing refrigerator
door, freezer door open
and close.
It is linked between the refrigerator and freezer in order to
make cold air circulation. So, When close the refrigerator
door, air in the refrigerator go into freezer. It makes
freezer door open. Please relax as is not breakdown.
When there is icing or
dew drops formed on the
inner or outer side of the
refrigerator
When external air flows into the cool inner surface of the
refrigerator, icing/dew drops can be formed.
Especially, this will happen more easily when you open
and close the refrigerator door more frequently.
Also if the humidity of the installed location is high or
during the rainy season or on a rainy day, dew drops can
form on the outer side of the refrigerator. This is a
natural phenomenon that occurs during the humid
weather. Wipe the water drops with a dry cloth.
When the front side of the
refrigerator is warm
Heat pipes are installed around the front part of the
refrigerator and on the divider of the freezer and fridge to
prevent the dew drops from forming. The refrigerator
may feel warmer after the installation or during the hot
summer, but this is not a problem and you can be rest
assured.
Care and maintenance
DISPOSAL OF YOUR OLD APPLIANCE
1. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a
product it means the product is covered by the e-waste
(Management and Handling) Rules, 2011.
2. All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately
from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities
appointed by the government or the local authorities.
3. The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment and human health.
4. For more detailed information about disposal of your old appliance,
please contact your city office, waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product.
5. This product does not contain any of the hazardous substances as
specified in the rule 13 (1) and (2) of the e-waste (Management and
Handling) Rules, 2011.
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lgservice@lgindia.com
LG Electronics India Pvt, Ltd., warrants to the end-user customer that the LG refrigerator is free from defects in material or workmanship,
under normal domestic use, for a period commencing on the data of purchase and enduring for the warranty period as stipulated, subject
to the following conditions:
4 YEAR ADDITIONAL WARRANTY ON COMPRESSOR
The 4 year warranty on Compressor will continue even after the expiry of 1 year period from the date of purchase.
This warranty covers Compressor only. Gas/Gas Charging will be charged to the customer. Gas charging is included only when
compressor is defective & inoperative. During the additional warranty period, it does not cover any part such as condenser, freezer,
capillary, suction line, overload protector, relay, thermostat etc.. Standard visiting charges will be applicable within the municipal limit
of town where LG Electronics India Pvt. Ltd. (LGEIL) has it's Authorized Service centre. Service outside municipal limit will attract to
and fro traveling, other incidental expenses in addition to standard visiting charges, as prevailing from time to time.
During the warranty period, only the parts replaced or repaired shall be free of costs, but service charges shall always be payable by
the customer.
※ WARRANTY PERIOD
Refrigerator
Compressor
Linear Compressor (Selected Models Only)
One (1) year from the data
of original retail purchase
Four (4) years from the data
of original retail purchase
Ten (10) year from the data
of original retail purchase
Parts and Labor
Parts only (Customer will be charged for labor)
dealer, and replacement of light bulbs, filters, or any consumable
parts.
7. Noises associated with normal operation and failure to follow instructions found in the use and care and installation guides or operating
the unit in an unsuitable environment will not be covered under this warranty.
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