LG GR-T622AT Owner's manual

REFRIGERATORFREEZER
OWNER'S MANUAL
PLEASE
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL THOROUGHLY
BEFORE OPERATING AND KEEP IT HANDY
FOR REFERENCE AT ALL TIMES.
P/NO. 3828JD8499N
INSTALLATION
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CONTENTS
FEATURES CHART
OPERATION
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Starting
Temperature
Ice Making
Control
Disassembly
and
Adjustment
SUGGESTIONS ON FOOD STORAGE
CLEANING
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GENERAL INFORMATION
LAMP REPLACEMENT
REPLACEMENT OF
DOOR OPENING TYPE
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IMPORTANT WARNINGS
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(OPTION)
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
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THIS REFRIGERATOR IS MANUFACTURED WITH GREAT CARE AND UTILIZES THE LATEST
TECHNOLOGY.
WE ARE CONFIDENT THAT YOU WILL BE FULLY SATISFIED WITH ITS PERFORMANCE AND
RELIABILITY.
BEFORE YOU START YOUR
REFRIGERATOR, PLEASE READ THIS BOOKLET CAREFULLY.
IT PROVIDES EXACT INSTRUCTIONS FOR
INSTALLATION, OPERATION
MAINTENANCE, AND ALSO SUPPLIES SOME USEFUL HINTS.
AND
INSTALLATION
1. Avoid
placing the unit near
sunlight or moisture.
direct
heat sources,
NEXT
1. Clean your refrigerator thoroughly and
all dust accumulated during shipping.
2. There must be proper air circulation around
your refrigerator to keep it operating efficiently.
or more
In the
on
as ice cube bin,
drawers, shelves, etc., in their proper places.
They are packed together to prevent possible
and 2 inches
damage during shipment.
from the wall.
case
the
refrigerator
the
refrigerator
needs to be
3. Connect the power supply cord (or plug) to the
outlet. Don't double up with other appliances
placed
carpet, it also should be elevated
1 inch
from the floor.
on
the
same
outlet. The best solution is to
have the
than
10 inches
more
refrigerator on a single-outlet circuit.
Moreover, the appliance is so positioned that
the plug is accessible.
Clearance
Clearance
4. Let your refrigerator run for 2
before putting food in it.
or
3 hours
Check the flow of cold air in the freezer
compartment
Your
more
than
2 inches
3. To avoid
If
vibration, the unit
required, adjust
compensate for
the
must be level.
leveling
unevenness
screws
to
of the floor.
The front should be
slightly higher than the
closing.
Leveling screws can be turned easily by
tipping the cabinet slightly.
Turn the leveling screws clockwise(
) to raise
the unit, counterclockwise(
) to lower it.
rear
to aid in door
4. Install this
If the
low
appliance
between 10 °C and 43 °C.
temperature around the appliance is
or
high, cooling ability
off
2. Install accessories such
If your refrigerator is placed in a recessed area
in the wall, allow at least 10 inches or greater
clearance above the
wipe
too
may lessen.
3
to ensure proper
refrigerator
is
now
ready
cooling.
for
use.
FEATURES CHART
FREEZER
COMPARTMENT
Freezer Shelf
(Steel
or
Lamp (Optional)
Plastic)
Freezer Door Bin
General
Ice
Type
Tray (Optional)
Freezer
Door Cooling
On the refrigerator door,
the cold air passageway is
installed to supply
cold air to the doorside of
the refrigerator
Temperature
Control Dial
compartment.
Temperature
Control Dial
Egg Tray
Lamp
Can Server
Dairy
Shelves
Corner
Wine Rack
Can
Snack Corner
(Optional)
Storage (Optional)
Guide Bottle
Adjustable
Crisper
keep fruits
and vegetables
fresh and crisp.
Door Bin
Used to
Refrigerator
Door
Rack
Leveling
(Inside)
Screw
Kick Plate
1. Bend
down.
2. Push the kick
plate toward
refrigerator.
<Three protecting parts> should be
beneath the bottom plate while pushing
the kick plate.
the
3.
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OPERATION
STARTING
When your
refrigerator is first installed, allow to run 2-3 hours to
to filling it with fresh or frozen foods.
operation is interrupted, wait 5 minutes before restarting.
stabilize at normal
operating
temperature prior
If
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
REFRIGERATOR
Your
refrigerator has two controls that let you regulate
refrigerator compartments.
the
temperature in the
freezer and
Initially
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set the REFRIGERATOR CONTROL at 5 and the FREEZER
CONTROL at 2.
Leave it at this
Then
REFRIGERATOR CONTROL
setting for 24 hours (one day) to stabilize.
adjust the compartment temperature according to your desire.
REFRIGERATOR CONTROL
The
higher the
number
setting,
-
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
the colder the
refrigerator compartment will
become.
To turn the
refrigerator off,
turn the dial to the
right to
the word "off".
FREEZER
FREEZER CONTROL
1
FREEZER. MIN
2
NORMAL
2
3
FREEZER. MAX
3
1
In cold weather the unit
For
a
If you
colder
put
a
a
colder
or
warm
-
at
operates less and the freezer compartment has
lot of food in the freezer
In hot weather
For
1, 2, 3
3, the freezer compartment becomes colder.
But the refrigerator compartment becomes warmer because less cold air flows
into the refrigerator compartment.
Setting
a
tendency to warm
up.
turn the FREEZER CONTROL to 3.
freezer,
higher. In this case,
the original position
tendency to
FREEZER CONTROL
or
open its door
frequently,
its
temperature is apt to be somewhat
set the FREEZER CONTROL dial at 3 to cool it. Return the FREEZER CONTROL dial to
to cut down the
if
a
consumption
lot of food is put in the
of energy.
refrigerator compartment,
the
refrigerator compartment has
up.
refrigerator,
turn the FREEZER CONTROL to 1 to direct more cold air into the
compartment, and the REFRIGERATOR CONTROL to 6~8.
If the FREEZER CONTROL is set at 3, the refrigerator compartment will
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not be cold
refrigerator
enough.
a
OPERATION
ICE MAKING (For General
If the
tray is filled with
remove
For
water to the
Ice
Type
highest level,
Maker)
it will be difficult to
ice cubes.
quick freeze, adjust
the freezer dial to 3.
TO REMOVE ICE CUBES, TWIST THE TRAY.
Do not warp the ice tray.
Doing so may result in damage to the
To
tray.
ice cubes
remove
it into water before
easily, pour water on
removing ice cubes.
the
tray
or
soak
DEFROSTING
Defrosting
takes
place automatically.
Defrosted water flows down to the
refrigerator
and is
which is located in the lower back side of the
evaporating tray
evaporated automatically.
ADJUSTING THE CRISPER HUMIDITY CONTROL
You
can
control the amount of
crispers. Adjust
MIN
(open)
humidity in the moisture-sealed
setting between MAX and MIN.
the control to any
lets moist air out of the
MAX
(closed) keeps
leafy vegetables.
crisper
moist air in the
for best
crisper
storage of fruits.
for best
storage of fresh,
FREEZER SHELF
Remove the ice
and
pull
tray. Lift the front side of the shelf slightly
it forward to
remove
it.
SNACK CORNER
While
Lift it
holding it with one hand, pull
slightly and pull it out.
it forward
slightly.
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SUGGESTIONS ON FOOD STORAGE
STORING FOOD
Store fresh food in the
factor in
maintaining
refrigerator compartment.
How food is frozen and defrosted is
important
an
freshness and flavor.
Do not store food which
spoils easily
Allow hot food to cool
prior
lead to
bills!
high electricity
to
at low
temperatures, such
storing. Placing
hot food in the
as
bananas, pineapples, and melons.
refrigerator
could
spoil
When storing, wrap food in vinyl, or place in a covered container. This prevents
evaporating, and helps food to keep its taste and nutritional value.
Do not block air vents with food. Smooth circulation of chilled air
the
keeps
other
food, and
moisture from
refrigerator temperature
even.
Do not open the door
to rise.
frequently. Opening
the door lets
warm
air enter the
refrigerator, causing
temperature
To
adjust
the
temperature control easily, do
not store food near the
temperature control dial.
FREEZER COMPARTMENT
Do not store bottles in the freezer
compartment
-
they
Do not refreeze food that has been defrosted. This
When
storing
frozen
food, like ice
cream, for
a
may break when frozen.
causes
loss of taste and nutritional value.
long period, place
it
on
the freezer
shelf,
not in the
door rack.
REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT
Avoid
placing
moist food
chilled air. To avoid
Always
packed
NOTE
clean food
on
deep
interior
this, it is better
refrigerator shelves,
it could freeze upon direct contact with
to store food in a covered container.
prior to refrigeration. Vegetables and fruits should be
wiped clean, to prevent other food from spoiling.
washed and
wiped,
and
food should be
If you keep the refrigerator in a hot and humid place, frequently opening the door
putting a lot of vegetables in it may cause dew to form. This has no effect on its
performance. Remove the dew with a dry, dust-free cloth.
If droplets form beneath the
wrapped with plastic wrap.
cover
of the
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vegetable drawer, keep vegetables
or
or
fruits
CLEANING
It is important that your refrigerator be kept
clean to prevent undesirable odors. Spilled food
INTERIOR PARTS Wash compartment
shelves, door racks, storage trays ,and
should be wiped up immediately, since it may
acidify and stain plastic surfaces if allowed to
solution
set.
Rinse and
Never
coarse
-
or a
dry.
metallic scouring pads, brushes,
abrasive cleaners, or strong alkaline
use
solutions
Before you
WARNING
any surface.
on
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 parts and causing an
clean, however, remember that
will stick or adhere to extremely
cold surfaces. Do not touch frozen surfaces with
damp objects
wet or
door seals with a baking soda
mild detergent and warm water.
magnetic
damp
EXTERIOR
hands.
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.
-
electrical short circuit. Do not
or
toxic
use
flammable
cleaning liquids.
INTERIOR Regular cleaning of the interior and
interior parts is recommended. Wash all
-
compartments with
Rinse and
a
baking
soda solution.
dry.
GENERAL INFORMATION
VACATION TIME
IF YOU MOVE
you will
Remove
During average length vacations,
probably find it best to leave the refrigerator in
operation. Place freezable items in freezer for
longer storage. When you plan to be away for
an extended period,
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Disconnect the power cord
Dial knob to off position.
or
set
or
securely
fasten down all loose items
inside the refrigerator.
To avoid damaging the
refrigerator
The outside wall of the
Leave the shelves in the unit to discourage
children from playing in the unit.
sometimes
cabinet may
warm,
especially just after
installation. Don't be
refrigerator
Leave the doors open and block them to
that they cannot be closed.
corrected in
an
hour
Anti-Condensation
Pipe
pipe, which pumps hot
refrigerant to prevent
sweating on the outer
POWER FAILURE
are
get
alarmed. This is due to
the anti-condensation
ensure
Most power failures
screws, turn
ANTI-CONDENSATION PIPE
Remove all food and other items from the unit.
Clean the unit thoroughly.
two and will not affect your
leveling
them all the way into the base.
or
cabinet wall.
refrigerator
temperatures. However, you should minimize
the number of door
openings while the power
During power failures of longer duration,
place a block of dry ice on top of your frozen
packages.
is
off.
CAUTION
Dry ice is very cold! Do not allow it to touch bare skin. It is well below 0 °F and will
immediate frostbite and damage to the skin and other tissue.
cause
Dry ice is frozen carbon dioxide. Use only in a well ventilated area. As the ice releases
carbon dioxide vapor, it could cause light-headedness, fainting, suffocation, or death.
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LAMP REPLACEMENT
FREEZER LAMP
1.
Unplug
the power cord from the outlet.
2. Remove the
room
lamp lid by taking down while pulling it forward
inserting finger into the inside hole as shown
with your hand after
the figure at right.
3. Remove the
it counterclockwise and
lamp by turning
replace
in
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
3.
shelves.
refrigerator
Upper Refrigerator Lamp.
Release the hooks
on
shield downward to
4. Turn the
lamp
5. Assemble in
be the
same
both ends of the
remove
lamp
shield and
pull
the
it.
counterclockwise.
order of
reverse
specification
as
disassembly. Replacement
original.(Max 40 W)
bulb must
IMPORTANT WARNINGS
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD
ABOUT GROUNDING
If
In the event of
connect the
possible,
refrigerator
to its own
individual electrical outlet to
prevent it and
other
lights
an
appliances
or
household
overload that could
cause a
from
an
(EARTHING)
electric short
circuit,
grounding (earthing) reduces the risk of electric
shock by providing an escape wire for the
causing
electric current.
power outage.
In order to
prevent possible electric shock, this
must be
POWER CORD REPLACEMENT
appliance
If the
grounding plug can result in
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.
supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer or its service
agent or a similarly qualified person in order
avoid
a
Improper
an
to
hazard.
CHILD ENTRAPMENT WARNING
DANGER
:
Risk of child
entrapment. Before you
throw away your old
freezer:
refrigerator
use
grounded.
of the
electric shock. Consult
This
appliance
must be
grounded (earthed).
or
DON'T WAIT! DO IT NOW!
Take off the doors.
Leave the shelves in
children may not
place so that
easily climb inside.
NEVER STORE EXPLOSIVES AND CHEMICALS
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REPLACEMENT OF DOOR OPENING TYPE (OPTION)
PRECAUTION
1. Before
replacing
the door
opening type,
out of food and accessories like shelves
in the
2. Use
a
first of all, you should take
or trays, which are not fixed
refrigerator.
'+'Driver, Bolt Driver, Torque Wrench
remove
or
Spanner to
fix
or
the bolt.
3. Be careful not to
tip over the refrigerator in disassembling or
assembling the Lower Hinge and the Adjustable Screw Asm.Don't lay
the refrigerator down when working it will cause it to malfunction.
4. Be careful not to
freezer
or
drop the door
refrigerator door.
the
in
disassembling
or
assembling
the
5. This
refrigerator, according to the installation position or user's
preference can have the door opening from the right or left.
HOW TO REPLACE THE DOOR OPENING LEFT TO RIGHT
(when converting from the left-opening type
1.
Removing
Freezer Door
Separate
the
Loosen 3
screws
top hinge
and
to
right opening type)
1
(1).
cover
separate off the top hinge
(2).
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2
Lift the freezer door
Separate
and fix it
the
(4) using
right.
cover
the
on
(3) sightly
a
and
separate it.
5
(-)-screwdriver
8
Loosen the screw (5), separate off the stopper
(6), and fix it on the left (on the opposite side).
Separate
and fix it
using
a
off
screw
(9)
and
Loosen the
(14)
screw
(16)
Remove the
Loosen the
hinge (20)
screw
screw
screw(17)
screw
separate
22
it.
14
15 16
and fix the
into the hole
on
pin (15)
and
18
20
the left.
(17).
(18). Separate
and fix it
Loosen the
and
(11) sightly
(12).
on
23
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Take off the Grille
Fix the
Door
separate off the
hinge (10).
Lift the door
the cap
3
4
(8).
Removing Refrigerator
Loosen the
middle
(-)-screwdriver
9
on
Separate
2.
the cover (7)
the right.
11
10
on
on
the
(22)
the bottom
the left.
right.
and fix the
12
stopper (23)
the left.
17
10
REPLACEMENT OF DOOR OPENING TYPE (OPTION)
3.
Freezer Handle
Moving
Loosen 2
screws
Loosen the
screws
(1) (two
Attach the removed 2
(3)
(2),
top and
and
two on the
the
reverse
handle(2),
1
(4)
screws
the
on
the
on
take off the handle
and attach it on the right.
bottom),
Attach the cap
4
(4).
top
on
on
the
3
the left.
opposite
side.
2
1
8
4.
Moving Refrigerator
Loosen 2
Handle
screws(8).
Loosen the
screws(5) (two
on
the
top and
take off the handle(6), and
and attach it on the right.
bottom),
Attach the removed 2
Attach the
cap(7)
on
screws
the
top
(8)
on
on
the
two on the
reverse
the
5
7
handle(6),
the left.
opposite
side.
6
5
11
REPLACEMENT OF DOOR OPENING TYPE (OPTION)
5.
Door
Attaching Refrigerator
Fix the base Grille
Fix the door
(3)
Fix the middle
the
11
(1).
to the bottom
hinge (4)
on
hinge pin.
the
opposite
side with
10
(5).
screw
8
7
6.
Attaching
Freezer Door
Place the washer
Place the door
(8)
(6)
so
to the middle
that it fit
(5)
hinge pin (7).
6
7
into the middle
5
hinge pin (7).
Fix the
Fix
top hinge(10) with
top hinge
cover
4
screws.
(11).
3
1
7. After
Make
are
Completing
sure
that the four
the
job
corners
of the door
not folded. It is recommended to
amount of silicon grease
on
apply
Corner
gasket
a
small
them.
Adjust the leveling screw on the bottom to
highest level so that the front side of the
refrigerator is higher than the rear side.
the
If you need assistance after switching the direction
of the door opening as shown above, call a service
center.
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BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
SERVICE CALLS CAN OFTEN BE AVOIDED!
IF YOU FEEL YOUR REFRIGERATOR IS NOT OPERATING
PROPERLY, CHECK THESE POSSIBLE
CAUSES FIRST:
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
REFRIGERATOR DOES NOT
Has
OPERATE
Has the power cord plug been removed
from the electrical wall outlet?
REFRIGERATOR OR FREEZER
Temperature control not set on proper position.
Appliance is placed close to wall or heat source.
Warm weather-frequent door openings.
Door is not closed entirely.
Door left open for a long time.
Large amount of foods are kept in the refrigerator.
COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE
TOO WARM
ABNORMAL
NOISE(S)
REFRIGERATOR HAS ODOR
a
house fuse blown
or
circuit breaker
tripped?
or
loosened
Refrigerator is installed in a weak or uneven place or
leveling screw needs adjusting.
Unnecessary objects placed in the back side of the
refrigerator.
Foods with
strong odors should be tightly covered
wrapped.
Interior needs
cleaning.
DEW FORMS ON THE CABINET
Not unusual
SURFACE
Door may have been left
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during periods of high humidity.
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