LG GR-572SLF Owner’s Manual

INSTALLATION
CONTENTS
INNER PARTS
OPERATIONS
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Starting
Temperature
Ice
control
Making
Chilled Room
Defrosting
Deodorizer
F.I.R
(optional)
Lamp (optional)
SUGGESTIONS ON FOOD STORAGE
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
INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE, AND ALSO SUPPLIES SOME USEFUL HINTS.
INSTALLATION
SELECT A GOOD LOCATION
1. Place your
refrigerator
2. Avoid
placing the unit
sunlight or moisture.
where it is easy to
NEXT
1. Clean your refrigerator thoroughly and
all dust accumulated during shipping.
use.
heat sources, direct
near
2. Install accessories such
and 2 inches
refrigerator should
floor, especially if it
4. To avoid
the
or
be elevated 1 inch from
is
for 2
carpeted.
cause
appliance
or
leave your
refrigerator
3 hours.
compartment to ensure proper cooling.
Your refrigerator is now ready for use.
below 5 °C. It may
the debasement of the
to
outlet.
storing food,
Check the flow of cold air in the freezer
must be level.
If required, adjust the leveling screws to
compensate for unevenness of the floor.
The front should be slightly higher than the rear
to aid in door closing.
Leveling screws can be turned easily by tipping
the cabinet slightly.
Turn the leveling screws clockwise(
) to raise
the unit, counterclockwise(
) to lower it.
5. Don't install this
same
4. Prior to
vibrations, the unit
box, etc., in
3. Connect the power supply cord (or plug) to the
outlet. Don't double up with other appliances on
from the wall.
The
the
refrigerator
off
places.They are packed together
prevent possible damage during shipment.
If your refrigerator is placed in a recessed area
in the wall, allow at least 10 inches or greater
more
ice cube
their proper
3. There must be proper air circulation around
your refrigerator to keep it operating efficiently.
clearance above the
as
wipe
refrigerator.
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on
INNER PARTS
FREEZER
COMPARTMENT
Freezer
Lamp
Freezer Shelf
Freezer
Temperature
Control Dial
Ice
Twisting
Serve(Option)
Freezer Door Rack
or
General
Type
Making
Ice
REFRIGERATOR
COMPARTMENT
Egg Storage
Rack
Deodorizer
(Optional)
F.I.R
Lamp
(Optional)
Refrigerator
Door Rack
Lamp
Chilled Room
Refrigerator
Temperature
Control Dial
Shelves
Leveling
Multi Flow Duct
Vegetable Drawer
Used to keep fruits
and vegetables, etc.
fresh and crisp.
NOTE
Screw
Base Cover
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If you find out some parts which
to other models.
applied
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are
not in your
unit, the parts
are
STARTING
When your refrigerator is first installed, allow it 2-3 hours to stabilize at normal
prior to filling it with fresh or frozen foods.
If
operation
is
interrupted,
wait 5 minutes before
operating temperatures
restarting.
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
REFRIGERATOR
Your
COLDEST
refrigerator has two controls that let you regulate the temperature
refrigerator compartments.
in the
freezer and
Initially, dials are setted at mid-point. For colder temperatures, adjust
Refrigerator Compartment dial to the "COLDEST", and for warmer
temperatures adjust the dial to the "COLD".
COLD
TEMP. CONTROL
FREEZER
FREEZER CONTROL
FREEZER MIN
FREEZERCONTROL-1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Setting at "7", the freezer compartment becomes colder.
But the refrigerator compartment becomes warmer because less cold air flows
into the refrigerator compartment.
NORMAL
FREEZER MAX
In cold weather the unit
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tendency to
For colder
warm
freezer,
operates
less and the freezer
compartment
has
a
up.
turn the FREEZER CONTROL to "6"~"7".
If you take a lot of foods in the freezer or open its door frequently, its temperature is apt to be somewhat
higher. In this case, set the FREEZER CONTROL dial between 6 and 7 to cool it. Return the FREEZER
CONTROL dial to the original position to cut down the consumption of energy.
In hot weather or to put much foods in the refrigerator compartment, the refrigerator compartment has
tendency to warm up.
For colder refrigerator, turn the FREEZER CONTROL to "2"~"4"to direct more cold air into the refrigerator
compartment, and the refrigerator compartment dial to the "COLDEST".
Setting at "6"~"7"of the FREEZER CONTROL, the refrigerator compartment will not be cold enough.
Setting
Setting
the Freezer Knob at
will
satisfy
a
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the Freezer Knob at NORMAL will have sufficient
Knob at NORMAL.
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freezing effect,
so
it is recommended to set the
OPERATIONS
ICE MAKING
Determine which
General
type ice-making system you
Type
To make ice
place
To
have.
remove
twist
TIP
Twisting
cubes, fill the ice tray with
water and
it in the freezer.
ice
cubes, hold the tray
at its ends and
gently.
To
remove
the
ice cubes
tray
before
Ice Serve
Type
To make ice
insert in its
easily,
twisting.
run
cubes, fill the ice tray with
water
on
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 the ice cube
box.
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OPERATIONS
CHILLED ROOM
When the door is
the chilled
room.
opened,
So you
the
can
The shelf and inserted chilled
position.
If it is
air don't influence in
warmer
store food
room
moved, the chilled
more
must be
room
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
refrigerator
and is
DEODORIZER
evaporating tray which
evaporated automatically.
located in the lower back side of the
(OPTIONAL)
By using an "TiO2 catalyst," deodorizing
performance is guaranteed.
Unpleasant odor of food in fresh food
compartment is deodorized with no harm
to you
and the food.
TiO2
TiO2
How to
use
As the
need
catalyst is located
for any handling.
Do not
prick the cooling
in
cooling
air outlet for
air outlet with
When
storing food with a strong odor,
passed on to other foods.
Re-Using
Used
Catalyst
Catalyst
of the
a
sharp tip
wrap it
or
length
air in fresh food
because the
store it in
catalyst
strong, the
catalyst can be revived and re-used.
Separate deodorizer in ceiling of refrigerator
compartment, dry using hair drier to remove
moisture or malodor and oxidize under sunlight
decomposing malodor by ultraviolet.
some
circulating
and the odor is
to
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a
compartment,
deodorizing catalyst
container with
a
there is
may be
no
damaged.
lid because odor may be
OPERATIONS
F.I.R LAMP
(OPTIONAL)
Feature
Far Infrared
emitted from Far Infrared
Rays
form without
original
the nucleic
By increasing
long time.
Ray Lamp
restrains the
dryness
of the foods and
keeps
its
transforming.
More effective food
acid, Far Infrared Rays also keeps the
aroma
and the smell of the food for
a
storage.
It is useful to store the food without
seasoning
such
as
salt
or
sugar, and the food needed to keep as low temperature with
the raw food uncooked heating or no disinfecting.
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(Sliced)
:
Raw
It is useful to
Fish, Meat, Poultry and
keep
the
original
so on
taste of the food
restraining excessive fermentation and overripe
Vegetable with spices, Yogurt, and so on
by
F.I.R's the
of the foods.
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It is useful to store the unsuited foods in the Freezer among
or that go bad easily.
the cooked foods
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Boiled
Egg,
Bamboo
Shoots, Vegetable for seasoning, and
so on
Operating
When the
refrigerator begins to operate, F.I.R Lamp
During the refrigerator's operating, the on and
off of the F. I. R Lamp is automatically controlled by the
refrigerator inner temperature.
Therefore it is not necessary to handle F.I.R Lamp.
turns
on.
F.I.R
Lamp
is coated with
results of F.I.R
If F.I.R
Lamp
Lamp's
is veiled
special
materials for the vest
effect decreases.
or
covered, the F.I.R Lamp's effect
decreases.
If you store the foods wrapped in the
effective F.I.R results.
vinyl
or
wrapper, not in the vessel with lid, the foods will
When you check the F.I.R Lamp operation, don't touch F.I.R
with the high temperature of its surface.
CAUTION
During
fingers
F.I.R
Lamp
because you may burn your
Lamp operation, don't touch F.I.R Lamp
high temperature of its surface.
with the
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get
more
fingers
because you may burn your
SUGGESTIONS ON FOOD STORAGE
STORING FOOD
Store fresh food in the
in
Do not store food which goes bad
Allow hot food to cool
to
higher
How food is frozen and thawed is
refrigerator compartment.
prior
to
easily
at low
storing. Placing
temperatures,
hot food in the
such
as
factor
important
bananas, pineapples, and melons.
refrigerator
could
spoil
other
food, and lead
electric bills!
When
storing the food, cover it with vinyl wrap or store in a container
evaporating, and helps food to keep its taste and nutrients.
from
an
its freshness and flavor.
maintaining
Do not block air vents with food. Smooth circulation of chilled air
Do not open the door
temperatures to rise.
frequently. Opening
the door lets
warm
with
a
lid. This
prevents
moisture
keeps refrigerator temperatures
air enter the
refrigerator,
and
even.
cause
FREEZER COMPARTMENT
Do not store bottles in the freezer
compartment
-
Do not refreeze food that has been thawed. This
When
storing
frozen food like ice
cream
for
a
they
may break when frozen.
causes
loss of taste and nutrition.
long period, place
it
on
the freezer
shelf,
not in the door
rack.
REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT
Avoid
placing
moist food
deep
inside
refrigerator shelves,
it could freeze upon direct contact with chilled
air.
Refrigerator
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
Shelf
in the
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
clean food
food should be
When
Vegetable
Drawer
refrigerator.
prior to refrigeration. Vegetables and fruits should
wiped clean, to prevent adjacent food from spoiling.
storing eggs in their storage rack,
position, which keeps them fresh longer.
ensure
that
they
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are
be washed and
fresh, and always
wiped,
and
store them in
a
packed
up-right
CLEANING
It is important that you refrigerator be kept clean to
prevent undesirable odors. Spilled food should be
wipe up immediately, since it may acidify and stain
plastic surfaces if allowed to settle.
Never
metallic
use
abrasive cleaners
INTERIOR PARTS
door
Wash compartment shelves,
racks, storage trays and magnetic door seals
etc. Use a lukewarm solution of mild soap or dish
washable solution to clean the durable finish of
your refrigerator.
and then dry.
scouring pads, brushes, coarse
strong alkaline solutions on
or
Wipe
any surface.
damp
-
Use
a
or
lukewarm solution of mild soap
Wipe
with
a
clean, damp cloth
Always
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
dish washable solution to clean the durable
finish of your refrigerator.
cloth and then dry.
a
remove
hands.
EXTERIOR
or
with
WARNING
Before you clean, however, remember that damp
objects will stick or adhere to extremely cold
surfaces. Do not touch frozen surfaces with wet
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shock. Do not
clean, damp
use
flammable
or
toxic
cleaning liquids.
Caution for Cleaning
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INTERIOR
interior
-
parts
Regular cleaning
of the interior and
is recommended. Use
a
Not in
lukewarm
use :
Surface active agent, Car wax,
sorts of oil, Gasoline,
Anticorrosive, All
Acids, Wax.
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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Usable Detergent
Vegetable dish washable solution, Soapy
water
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When careless
using,
it
can occur a
color
change.
GENERAL INFORMATION
VACATION TIME
IF YOU MOVE
average length vacations, you will probably
find it best to leave the refrigerator in operation.
inside the
Place freezable items in freezer for
To avoid
During
When you
remove all
the interior
to
prevent
longer
Remove
life.
to be away for an extended period,
food, disconnect the power cord, clean
plan
thoroughly,
securely fasten down all loose items
refrigerator.
damaging the leveling screw(s), turn them
or
all the way into the base.
and leave each door OPEN
ANTI-CONDENSATION PIPE
odor formation.
The outside wall of the
POWER FAILURE
get warm,
especially just after
Most power failures are corrected in an hour or two
and will not affect your refrigerator temperatures.
However, you should minimize the number of door
openings
while the power is off.
failures of
on
top
of
longer duration, place
your frozen packages.
refrigerator
cabinet may
sometimes
installation.
Don't be alarmed.
This is due to the anti-
During
a
power
block of dry ice
condensation
pipe, which
refrigerant to
prevent "sweating" on the
pumps hot
outer cabinet wall.
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Anti-Condensation
Pipe
LAMP REPLACEMENT
FREEZER LAMP
To
remove
the
the shield and
lamp
pull it
shield inside the freezer
forward
as
shown in the
compartment, reach
figure on the right.
behind
REFRIGERATOR LAMP
To
remove
down while
forward
as
the
lamp shield inside the refrigerator compartment, pull
pressing the triangular area with your thumb and pull it
shown in the figure on the right.
it
IMPORTANT WARNINGS
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD
ABOUT GROUNDING
If
In the event of
refrigerator to its own
individual electrical outlet to prevent it and other
appliances or household lights from causing an
overload that could cause a power outage.
possible,
connect the
In order to
appliance
ACCESSIBILITY OF SUPPLY PLUG
The
refrigerator-freezer should be positioned
supply plug is accessible for quick
disconnection when accident happens.
(EARTHING)
electric short
circuit, grounding
(earthing) reduces the risk of electric shock by
providing an escape wire for the electric current.
Improper
an
prevent possible electric shock,
grounded.
this
must be
use
of the
grounding plug can result in an
a qualified electrician or
if the grounding instructions are not
electric shock. Consult
so
service person
that the
completely understood, or if you have doubts
appliance is properly grounded.
on
whether the
SUPPLY CORD REPLACEMENT
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.
This
VERY DANGEROUS ATTRACTION
An
empty refrigerator
can
appliance
must be
grounded (earthed).
DON'T WAIT! DO IT NOW!
be
a dangerous attraction
gaskets, latches, lids or
unused appliance, or take
to children. Remove either
the entire door from your
some other action to make it harmless.
Do not store inflammable
or
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materials, explosives
chemicals in the
refrigerator.
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
a
house fuse blown
circuit breaker
or
plug
been removed
tripped?
or
loosened
from the electrical wall outlet?
REFRIGERATOR OR FREEZER
Temperature
COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE
Appliance
TOO WARM
Warm
is
control not set
placed
Large
ABNORMAL
NOISE(S)
leveling
door
are
is installed in
screw
needs
or
position.
heat
source.
openings.
time.
long
amount of foods
Refrigerator
or
a
proper
close to wall
weather-frequent
Door left open for
on
kept
a
in the
weak
refrigerator.
or uneven
place,
adjusting.
Unnecessary objects placed
in the back side of the
refrigerator.
REFRIGERATOR
Foods with
HAS ODOR
or
strong
odors should be
tightly
covered
wrapped.
Interior needs
cleaning.
DEW FORMS ON THE
Not unusual
CABINET SURFACE
Door may have been left
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during periods
of
ajar.
high humidity.