LG GR-B267DBZA Owner’s Manual

Table of Contents
Introduction
Entry
Important Safety
Instruction
Identification of Parts
Installation
Where to Install
Door Removal
Mount the freezer and
Feed Water
Pipe
refrigerator compartment
Installation
Height Adjustment
Operation
Getting
started
Designation
Adjusting
of Functional
the
Adjustment Board
Temperatures
Automatic Ice maker &
and Functions
Dispenser
Home bar
Shelf
Egg
Box
Convert into
a
Vegetable
Deodorizer
Suggestion
on
food
storage
Care and
maintenance
Location of Foods
Storing
Foods
How to Dismantle Parts
General Information
Cleaning
Trouble
Shooting
or
fresh compartment
Entry
The model and serial numbers
are
found
on
compartment of this unit. These numbers
available to others. You should record
this
guide
as a
the inner
are
case
unique
of the
refrigerator
to this unit and not
requested information
here and retain
permanent record of your purchase. Staple your receipt here.
Date of Purchase
:
Dealer Purchased From
:
Dealer Address
:
Dealer Phone No.
:
Model No.
:
Serial No.
:
Important Safety
Instruction
Before it is used, this refrigerator must be properly installed and located in accordance
with the installation instructions in this document.
Never unplug your refrigerator by
it straight out from the outlet.
pulling
on
the power cord.
Always grip plug firmly
and
pull
When moving your appliance away from the wall, be careful not to roll
cord or to damage it in any way.
After your
refrigerator
is in
operation,
over
the power
do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer
are damp or wet. Skin could adhere to
compartment, particularly when your hands
these
extremely cold
surfaces.
Unplug the power cord from the power outlet for cleaning or other requirements. Never
touch it with wet hands because you can get an electric shock or be hurt.
Never damage, process, severely bend, pull out, or twist the power cord because
damage the power cord may cause a fire or electric shock. You have doubts on whether
the appliance is properly grounded.
Never place glass products in the freezer because
when their contents are frozen.
they may
be broken due to
expansion
Never allow your hands within the ice storage bin of the automatic ice maker. You could
be hurt by the operation of the automatic ice maker.
Never allow anyone to climb, sit, stand or hang
may damage the refrigerator and even tip it over,
Don't use an
extension cord
If
on
the Home Bar door. These actions
causing
severe
personal injury.
possible, connect the refrigerator to its own individual electrical outlet to prevent it and
appliances or household lights from causing an overload that could cause a power
other
outage.
Power cord
replacement
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
the manufacturer or its service agent.
replaced by
a
special
cord
or
assembly
from
Introduction
Child entrapment
DANGER: Risk of child entrapment.
Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer:
Take off the doors but leave the shelves in place so that children may not
inside.
warning
easily climb
appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without
supervision.
Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
The
Don't store
Don't store or use gasoline
any other appliance.
Grounding (Earthing)
In the event of
an
or
other flammable vapor and
liquids
in the
vicinity
of this
or
electric short circuit, grounding (earthing) reduces the risk of electric
an escape wire for the electric current.
shock by providing
In order to prevent
possible electric shock, this appliance must be grounded
Improper
grounding plug can result in an electric shock. 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.
use
of the
Identification of Parts
Freezer
Compartment
Refrigerator
Compartment
Dairy Compartment
Door Rack
Lamp (Upper)
Automatic
Ice Maker
Shelf
Wine
Storage
(Optional)
Lamp
Rack
Door Rack
Shelf
(Slide Type)
Snack Drawer
Home Bar
Shelf
Egg
Box
Lamp (Lower)
Door Rack
Drawer
Vegetable
Door Rack
Drawer
Vegetable
Door Rack
Door Rack
Drawer/Fresh Drawer
Support
Support
Deodorizer
Height
Adjusting screw
Conversion Switch
(Vegetable Drawer/
Fresh Drawer)
Lower Cover
NOTE
?
4
If you found some parts missing from your unit, they may be
models. (i.c. the "Home Bar" is not included in all models)
parts only used in other
Installation
Where to lnstall
Unstable installation may cause vibration and
noise. If the floor to install the refrigerator on
Strong
and
even
floor
is not even, make the refrigerator level by
rotating the height adjusting screw. Carpet
or
floorcloth
on
which
a
refrigerator
is
Height
installed may be discolored by heat from the
bottom of the refrigerator. So, it is necessary
to
thick
pad
below the
refrigerator.
the
refrigerator at a proper
things. Too small a
distance from adjacent items may result in
lowered freezing capability and increased
electricity charges consumption.
keep
distance from other
Where feed
Select
pipe can
be easily
connected in
a
Please
A proper
distance from
adjacent items
water
place
be
a
where
place
easily
a
feed water
pipe
can
connected between the automatic
ice maker and
a
A wet
dry place
or
be rusted
dispenser.
place, refrigerator may
or electricity may be leaking
near-water
Bottom Pad
Where is free
from heat or coal
Places where ambient temperature are
high, freezing capability is deteriorated and
gas
electric
charge
is increased.
Coal gas and smoke may discolor the
appearance of refrigerator.
NOTE
?
Install the
Too
high
refrigerator
or
between the
5
at a
low ambient
place where
the ambient
temperature may
dispenser and
cause
temperature is 5˚C~43˚C.
Also, the tube
functional troubles.
automatic ice maker may be frozen.
Installation
Door Removal
If your access door is too narrow for the refrigerator to pass the
the refrigerator door and pass the refrigerator
through,
laterally.
Remove lower
cover and
then feed water
remove
Lower
Cover
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.
Feed Water Tube
pipe
NOTE
?
If
a
tube end is deformed
or
abraded,
cut the
part away.
Hinge
Remove the
freezer
all connection wires except for the
earth line after removing the hinge cover by
loosening the screws.
compartment
door
2)
Remove the
keeper by rotating it to counted
clockwise (∀) and then lifting the upper
hinge up (# ).
Connection
Cover
1) Separate
wires
Upper
Hinge
Earth Line
Upper
Hinge
Keeper
2
NOTE
?
3)
In
removing
the upper
hinge,
be careful
so
that the door does not to fall
over
frontward.
Remove the freezer compartment door by
it upward. This time, the door should
be lifted enough for the feed water pipe tube
to be completely pulled out.
lifting
Lower
Hinge
NOTE
?
Move the
laying
Remove the
refrigerator compartment
it down but be careful not to
door
passing through the access door
damage the feed water pipe tube.
1) Loosen
the hinge cover screws and remove
Remove all connection wires, if
any, except for the earth line
the
refrigerator
door
2)
cover.
Remove keeper by rotating it clockwise (∀)
and then remove the upper hinge by lifting
Connection
wires
Upper
Hinge
itup(#).
2
3)
Remove the refrigerator compartment door
by lifting it up.
Lower
Hinge
6
Keeper
and
Installation
Pass the
Pass the
door
refrigerator
as
refrigerator laterally through
right figure.
the
Mount the freezer and
compartment doors
Mount them in the
door.
Feed water
Before
installation
∃
∃
∃
Warning
7
access
shown in the
reverse
pipe
refrigerator
sequence of removal after
they pass through
the
access
Installation
Automatic ice maker operation needs water pressure of 147~834kPa (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 12 m and be careful for the
tube not be bent straightly. If the tube is 12 m or longer it may cause trouble in
water feed owing to the drain water pressure.
∃
Install the feed water
∃
Connect to
potable
pipe
water
tube at
a
place
supply only.
free from heat.
Height Adjustment
If the freezer
compartment door
Make them level by inserting flat ( type) driver into the groove of the left
and rotating it clockwise (∀).
-
height adjusting
screw
is lower than the
refrigerator
compartment door
∀
If the freezer
compartment door
is higher than the
refrigerator
compartment door
Make them level by
adjusting screw and
inserting flat ( type) driver
rotating it clockwise (∀).
-
into the groove of the
right height
∀
After
leveling the
height
door
Refrigerator door will close smoothly by heightening the front side by adjusting the
height adjusting screw. If the door does not close well because of bad Open/Close,
performance may be affected.
Operation
Getting Started
When your
refrigerator is first installed, allow it to stabilize at normal operating
temperatures for 2~3hours prior to filling it with fresh or frozen foods.
If
operation
is
interrupted,
Designation
of Functional
3
2
1
FR
9
9
wait 5 minutes before
POVVER
FREEZE
restarting.
Adjustment
Board
Operation
Adjust
How to
adjust the
temperature in
the
Temperature and
Functions
This lamp indicates the temperature status
of the freezer compartment.
the freezer
∃
compartment
∃
At first
powering or
2(Proper) will be lit.
after
button will
Pressing
power failure,
a
move
the
temperature setting through 2(Proper)
(Proper Strong) 3(Strong)
(Strongest)
1(Weak)
(Proper Weak) in sequence.
Generally, 2(Proper) is good for food storing. Select an appropriate
1(Weak),(proper Weak) or (Proper Strong), 3(Strong), and (Strongest)
according to the storing amount and using frequency.
This lamp indicates the temperature status
of the refrigerator compartment
At first powering or after a power failure,
2(Proper) will be lit.
button will move the
Pressing
temperature setting through 2(Proper)
(Proper Strong)
3(Strong)
(Strongest)
1(Weak)
(Proper Weak) in sequence.
Generally, 2(Proper) is good for food
storing.
Select an appropriate one among 1(Weak),
(Proper Weak) or(Proper Strong), 3(Strong) and (Strongest) according to
the storing amount and using frequency.
∃
How to
adjust
the
temperature in
one
among
∃
refrigerator
compartment
∃
∃
NOTE
?
Set the
temperature adjusting board
may be varied according to the
lowered getting to 3.
?
Detach the
surface and
Power freeze
∃
∃
the front surface of function
button operates power
Pressing
freeze function, with the lamp ON.
One pressing of the button switches the
status from setting to release, or reversely.
Power freeze will be automatically released,
though no release action is taken, after a
certain time passes.
This
use
lamp
compartment as inner temperature
temperature is increasingly
environment. Inner
This lamp indicates that the power freeze
function is in operation. The power freeze
function is used to freeze food or make ice
faster in the freezer compartment.
∃
Dispenser
protective tape on
light more clear.
to a desirous
using
display
board to make the
POVVER
FREEZE
POWER
FRZ
indicates the selection between
water and ice.
selection
∃
∃
At the first powering
will be lit.
or
after
Crushed ice, water,
selected with the
or
cubed ice
button.
a
power failure,
can
be
SELECT
10
Operation
An alarm will
Door open alarm
ring 3
ring
This alarm will
times if the
refrigerator
at 30 sec. and
function makes alarm sound
only, having
no
sound does not stop even after the freezer
closed, contact the service center.
Self-diagnosis
(fault detection)
The
Self-diagnosis
When
function
function operates when something is wrong with the unit.
in the unit, pressing any of the buttons will have no effect.
an error occurs
Immediately
contact the service center without
power is OFF, it takes much
the problem.
longer
turning the power OFF. If the
engineer to find the cause of
for the service
Automatic ice maker and
Dispenser
Water is cooled while stored in the water tank in the
How ice/cold
water is
opened for more than 1 minute.
opened. 'Door Open Alarm'
separate indicating function. If the alarm
and refrigerator compartment doors are
door is left
stop when the door is
then sent to the
supplied
dispenser divided
dispenser.
and
refrigerator compartment,
Ice is made in the automatic ice maker and sent to the
into crushed
or
cubed form ice.
NOTE
It is normal that the water is not very cold
?
enough
at first. If you want colder
water, add ice into the glass.
How to
use
∃
dispenser
Select one among crushed ice, water, and cubed ice and
switch with a glass or other container.
Crushed Ice
Light the water
indicating lamp by
pressing the selection
button.
?
Crushed ice will be
dispensed by pressing the
push switch with a glass.
11
?
button.
Water will be
dispensed
by pressing the push
switch with a glass.
the
push
Cubed Ice
Water
Light the crushed ice
indicating lamp by
pressing the selection
slightly press
Light the cubed ice
indicating lamp by
pressing the
?
selection button.
Cubed ice will be dispensed
by pressing
switch with
a
the
push
glass.
Operation
NOTE
?
Crushed ice will be
is connected
?
Place
on
?
automatically selected
after
a
power failure
or
when the power
plug
again.
glasses or other containers
near
the ice outlet otherwise ice is
likely to
be
dropped
the floor.
A snap sound will be heard in 5 seconds after ice is
fully dispensed.
This sound is made when the ice outlet is closed.
?
Please leave your
glass near the ice outlet for 2~3seconds after releasing your glass
pressing the push switch to allow any left over water or ice to be dispansed.
Please wipe away water dropped below the dispenser by removing the water collector
from
?
cover.
?
If cubed ice is selected
crushed ice that is
Automatic ice
maker
∃
∃
following
dispansed.
crushed
ice, there may still be
some
left
over
The automatic ice maker can automatically make 8 pieces of ice cube at a time, 80
pieces a day. But these quantities may be varied according to various conditions
including how many times the refrigerator door opens and closes.
Ice
making stops when
the ice storage bin is full.
NOTE
?
It is normal that
a
noise is
produced
when ice made is
dropped
into the ice
storage
bin.
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 ice maker
does not operate
∃
smoothly
∃
When the ice maker produces too small or lumped 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.
Power failure
Ice meet 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
∃
compartment.
12
a
newly
installed
refrigerator
to make ice in the freezer
Cautions
Throw away the ice (about 20
after refrigerator installation.
pieces)
The first ice and water may include
and water
particles
or
water box. This is necessary in case that the
(about
7
glasses)
odor from the feed water
refrigerator
first made
pipe
or
has not been used for
a
feed
long
time.
Keep
children away from the dispenser.
push switch incorrectly bad or
Children may
damage lamps.
Be careful that food is not block the ice
passage.
If foods are
at the entrance of ice
placed
passage, ice may not be dispensed. The ice
passage may also be covered with ice
powder
if
remove
the ice
splinter ice is
powder
used
This time,
only.
accumulated.
beverage cans or other foods in ice storage
rapid cooling.
Such actions may damage the automatic ice maker.
Never store
Never
Such
use
thin
glasses
or
Never touch
Touch may
Never
containers may be broken.
glass before filling water or other beverages.
splashed if ice is added to existing liquid in a glass.
a
a
hand
or
other tools
part breakage
cause a
remove
the ice maker
Sometimes level the surface
Ice is
to collect ice.
crystal glass or crockery
Put ice first into
Water may be
bin for the purpose of
or
on
ice outlet.
hand
injury.
cover.
that the ice storage bin is
so
fully filled
with ice.
the ice maker. So, such status may be considered, by the ice
piled up just
that
the
ice
maker,
storage bin is fully filled and ice making operation may stop.
near
If discolored ice is
dispensed, immediately contact Service Center, stopping
use.
Never
use
Ice may be
too narrow or
jammed
deep glass.
in ice passage and, thus, the
refrigerator may
Keep the glass at a proper distance from ice outlet.
glass too close to the outlet may hinder ice from coming
A
Please don't stain the
ants can't
interrupt
area near
the normal
be failed.
out.
to door switch with any sweet food so that
operation
of door switch.
Operation
Home Bar
How to
Gently pull
use
(In select Models Only)
the handle of the home bar
to open it.
∃
∃
You
the home bar without
can access
opening the refrigerator door, thus saving
electricity.
The Inner lamp is lit in the refrigerator
compartment when the home bar door
opens. So it is easy to
see
item in the
compartment.
Use the home
bar door as a
stand
∃
You
the home bar door as a stand
and such but never use
the home bar door as a chopping board
and take care not to damage it with sharp
can use
to pour
beverages
objects.
∃
Never take out
the inner home
bar cover
Never
heavy
∃
place
∃
matters on
the home bar
door or allow
children to hang
on it.
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Never rest your
it.
arms or
press down
The Home bar will not function
without the cover.
Not
only
damaged,
on
properly
the home bar door may be
but also children may get hurt.
Operation
Shelf
Slide type shelf allows you to place or take
or put it in more conveniently.
Slide type
food out
tempered
glass shelf
(In select models
only)
Attachable wine
(In select
models only)
corner
Bottles
can
corner.
This
be stored
laterally
with this wine
be attached to any shelf.
can
Wine holder
adjustment :
be separated by pulling
out
and
installed by placing it at
straight
Wine holder
it
can
the end of the shelf you want and
pushing it inward.
Shelf
height
adjustment
The
Refrigerator compartment shelf is movable so that you can place
height according to the space you need for different food items..
How to separate a shelf :
delivery, shelves are fixed with
At
so
that
they
cannot be moved
distribution. So,
remove
a
shelf
keepers first,
lift
its links
on
the
lower the front side of
on
1
2
:
Position the shelf at the desired
hang
height and
grooves.This time,
the shelf and hang it
1
the grooves.
2
NOTE
?
Make the shelf horizontal. Otherwise it
may fall off.
15
a
keepers
during
the shelf up (∀), and then separate it
pushing it down (#).
How to install
it at
proper
Operation
Egg
You
Box
the egg box to
can move
according
a
place you
want and select another form of box
to the amount of eggs.
[Normal]
[For Many Eggs]
NOTE
?
?
Never
use
the egg box
Convert into
∃
as an
ice
storage bin. It
Never store the egg box in the freezer
a
Vegetable or
The Bottom drawer in the
refrigerator
can
break.
compartment
can
or
fresh
compartment.
Fresh compartment
be converted into
a
vegetable
or
fresh
compartment
The Fresh compartment maintains the temperature at a lower point than the
refrigerator compartment so that meat or fish can be stored fresh longer.
NOTE
?
Vegetables
or
fruits
are
compartment. So, be
?
16
If
possible,
do not
frozen if the conversion switch is set to fresh
sure
to check it before
place food
storing
foods.
around the cool air feed hole.
Deodorizer
(In select Models Only)
This system efficiently absorbs strong odors
by using the optical catalyst. This system
does hot have any affect
How to
use
the
deodorizing
system
∃
Since it is installed
the
∃
on
stored food.
already
installed onto the cool air intake duct from the from
refrigerator compartment, you
Please
need
no
separate installation.
closed containers to store food with pungent odors.
Otherwise, this oder can be absorbed by other food in the compartment.
use
Suggestion
Location of Foods
Identification of
(Refer to 4pages,
Automatic ice
maker
Automatically
Wine rack
Parts)
made ice is stored.
Store wine.
Store small foods such
Snack Drawer
Freezer
as
bread, snacks, etc.
Store various frozen foods such
ice cream, frozen snacks, etc.
compartment
as
meat, fish,
shelf
Freezer
∃
compartment
∃
door rack
Store small packaged frozen food.
Temperature is likely to increase as
opens.
So, do not store
ice cream.
Freezer
∃
compartment
long-term
door
food such
as
Store meat, fish, chicken, etc. after wrapping
them with aluminum.
drawer
Dairy
compartment
Egg
Store
dairy products
such
as
butter, cheese,
etc.
box
Place this egg box in the proper location.
Store
Home bar
frequently
beverage, etc..
Refrigerator
compartment
accessed foods such
as
Store side dishes or other foods at a proper
distance from each other for effective
shelf
cooling.
Refrigerator
compartment
Store small
such as milk,
packaged food
juice, beer, etc..
or
beverages
door rack
Vegetable
compartment
Store
Vegetable
compartment/fre
sh compartment
vegetables
or
fruits.
Store vegetable, fruits, meat to thaw, fish, etc.
setting the conversion switch as necessary.
Be
conversion
corner
18
to check the conversion switch
before storing foods.
sure
setting
on
Food storage
Suggestion on Food storage
Foods
Storing
∃
∃
Store fresh food in the refrigerator compartment. How food is frozen and thawed is
important factor in maintaining its freshness and flavor.
Do not store food which goes bad
easily
at low
temperatures, such
as
an
bananas, and
melons.
∃
prior to storing, placing hot food in the refrigerator could spoil
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.
Please keep a distance at least 15 mm from the air vents to food.
Do not open the door frequently. Opening the door lets warm air enter the refrigerator,
Allow hot food to cool
other food, and lead to
∃
∃
∃
and
∃
so
Freezer
∃
compartment
∃
∃
cause
Never
temperatures
keep
to rise.
too much food in door rack because
that the door cannot be
fully
they may push against by
Do not store bottles in the freezer compartment
Do not refreeze food that has been thawed. This
When
storing
inner racks
closed.
frozen food like ice
cream
for
a
-
they may
causes
break when frozen.
loss of taste and nutrient.
long period, place
it
on
the freezer
shelf, not in the door rack.
Refrigerator
compartment
∃
Avoid
placing
moist food in top
refrigerator shelves,
it could freeze from direct
contact with chilled air.
∃
∃
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
?
If you
the refrigerator in a hot and humid place, and frequently open the door or
vegetables in it, moisture may form in it which has no effect on its
performance. Just wipe the moisture with a cloth free.
put
19
a
keep
lot of
Care and Maintenance
How to Dismantle Parts
NOTE
?
Dismantling is done in the reverse sequence of assembly.
sure to unplug the power plug before dismantling and assembly.
Never apply severe force to dismantle parts. Parts may be damaged.
Be
Freezer
Separate the lamp by pulling it
slightly lifting the lamp cover (∀ ).
compartment
lamp
out
(#)
while
1
Turn the bulb counterclockwise. Max. 240 V
60 W bulb for refrigerator is used and can be
purchased at a service center.
.
Dispenser lamp
2
Remove the cover by inserting a flat (- type)
driver into the front groove and pulling it out,
and then remove the ramp. Max. 240 V 15 W
bulb for refrigerator is used and can be
purchased at a service center.
1
Freezer
Lift the front side
compartment
(∀)
and
pull
it out
(#).
2
shelf
1
Door rack and
Lift the door rack holding both sides
pull it out to (#) direction.
support
Ice
storage bin
(∀)
and
2
Hold the ice storage bin as shown in the right
figure and pull it out (#) while slightly lifting it
(∀ ).
∃
∃
∃
It is recommended not to dismantle the ice
storage bin unless it is necessary.
Be sure to use both hands when removing
the ice storage bin, not to drop it on the floor.
If the ice
rotate the
After
dispenser
storage bin does
rotating
not fit
well, slightly
device.
Water collector has no self-drainage function.
So it should be cleaned regularly.Remove the
cover by pressing the left side of water
collector cover and dry it with a cloth.Press
the point marked as shown in the figure to
the right to remove the water collector cover.
is used
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2
1
Care and Maintenance
To
Upper lamp in
refrigerator
compartment
remove
cover
the
pull the lamp
pressing the bottom
cover
lamp
upwards. Turn the
lamp
cover,
forwards while
side of the
bulb counterclockwise.
Max. 240 V 60 W bulb for
and
lamp in
refrigerator
compartment
Lower
can
be
Separate
purchased
the
lamp
refrigerator
is used
at a service center.
by holding both
pulling it it forwards.
cover
lower sides of it and
Turn the bulb counterclockwise. Max. 240
V 30 W bulb for
be
Home bar
purchased
refrigerator
is used and
can
at a service center.
the upper rack of the home bar
and then pull out the home bar cover (∀).
∃
Separate
∃
The Home bar
pulling
it
corner can
be removed
1
by
upwards.
NOTE
?
Be
sure
to remove
parts
on
the
snack drawer and home bar
Vegetable
compartment
∃
can
∃
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remove
the
be removed.
To install the cover,
touches the back wall.
push
vegetable compartment,
1
vegetable compartment cover ( # )
backside lifted up (∀ ), and the cover
Pull out the
with its
cover
refrigerator door to
cover.
it
fully
until it
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General Information
Vacation time
During average length vacations, you will probably find it best to leave the refrigerator
operation. Place freezable items in freezer for longer storage.
When you plan not to operate, keep it running remove all food, disconnect the power
cord, clean the interior thoroughly, and leave each door OPEN to prevent odor
in
formation.
Power failure
Most power failures
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.
During power failures of longer duration, place a block of dry ice on top of your frozen
packages.
If you
move
Remove
To avoid
Anti
condensation
pipe
or securely fasten down all loose items inside the refrigerator.
damaging the height adjusting screws, turn them all the way into
The outside wall of the
refrigerator
cabinet may sometimes get warm,
the base.
especially just
after installation.
Don't be alarmed. This is due to the anti-condensation
refrigerator to prevent "sweating"
on
pipe,
which pumps hot air
the outer cabinet wall.
Cleaning
It is
important
that your
food should be
refrigerator be kept clean to prevent undesirable odors. Spilled
wiped up immediately, since it may acidify and stain plastic surfaces if
left uncleaned.
Exterior
Use
a
lukewarm solution of mild soap
refrigerator.
Wipe with a clean damp
Interior
After
cloth and then
Regular cleaning is recommended.
or a mild detergent and warm
solution
or
detergent
to clean the durable finish of your
dry.
Wash all compartments with
water. Rinse and
cleaning
verify that the power cord is not damaged, power
power plug is inserted well into the power outlet.
Warning
Always
Please
remove
electrical parts
power cord from the wall outlet
a
baking
soda
dry.
prior
outlet is not overheated,
to
cleaning
in the
vicinity
or
of
(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.
Care and Maintenance
Trouble
Shooting
Before
for service, review this list. It may save you both time and expense.
common occurrences that are not the result of defective
calling
This list includes
workmanship
Occurrence
or
materials in this
appliance.
Possible Cause
Solution
Normal
Operations
Refrigerator
Refrigerator
compressor
does not run.
Refrigerator
control is off.
Set
Refrigerator
is in defrost
This is normal for
Power outage. Check house
Refrigerator
runs
or
too
one
long
Room
or
Make sure
outlet.
plug
is
tightly pushed
into
Call local electric company.
lights.
is larger than the
you owned.
Refrigerator
too much
control.
a fully automatic
defrosting refrigerator. The defrost
cycle occurs periodically.
cycle.
at wall outlet is disconnected.
Plug
refrigerator
previous
outside weather is hot.
This is normal. Larger,
units run longer.
more
efficient
It is normal for the refrigerator to work
under these conditions.
longer
Refrigerator has recently been
disconnected for a period of time.
It takes
a
few hours for the refrigerator
to come down to room
refrigerator
temperature completely.
Automatic ice maker is
Operation of the ice maker causes
refrigerator to run slightly longer.
operating.
the
Large amounts of warm or hot food
may have been stored recently.
Warm food will cause the refrigerator
to run longer until the desired
temperature is reached.
Doors
Warm air entering the
causes it to run more.
less often.
are
opened
too
frequently
or
too
long.
Refrigerator or
slightly open.
freezer door may be
refrigerator
Open the door
Make
sure the refrigerator is level.
Keep food and containers from
blocking the door. See problem
section. OPENING/CLOSING of Doors.
Refrigerator
control is set too cold.
Set the
refrigerator control to a
setting until the refrigerator
temperature is satisfactory.
warmer
Refrigerator
worn,
or
cracked,
freezer
or
gasket is dirty,
poorly fitted.
Clean or change gasket. Leaks in the
door seal will cause the refrigerator to
run longer in order to maintain desired
temperatures.
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Care and Maintenance
Occurrence
Possible Cause
Refrigerator
Thermostat is
at a constant
compressor
does not run.
Temperatures
keeping
the
Solution
refrigerator
temperature.
This is normal. The Refrigerator goes on
and off to keep the temperature constant.
are
too cold
Temperature in
the
freezer is too cold
but the Refrigerator
Temperature is
Set the freezer control to a warmer
freezer temperature is
Freezer control is set too cold
setting until the
satisfactory.
Satisfactory.
in the
is too
cold and the freezer
Temperature
refrigerator
Refrigerator control
Set the
is set too cold.
warmer
refrigerator control
setting
to a
temperature
is
satisfactory.
Food stored in
drawers freezes.
Refrigerator control
Meat stored in
fresh meat
drawer freezes.
See above solution.
is set too cold.
Meat should be stored at a temperature
below the freezing point of water ( 32˚F,
0˚C) for maximum fresh storage time.
just
It is normal for ice
crystals
to form due
to the moisture content of meat.
Temperatures
are
too
warm
Temperatures in
the refrigerator
or
freezer
Freezer control is set too
Set the freezer or refrigerator control to
a colder setting until the freezer or
refrigerator temperature is satisfactory.
warm.
are
too warm.
Refrigerator control
Refrigerator control
is set too warm.
has some effect
on
freezer temperature.
Doors
are
opened
too
frequently
or
too
long.
Door is
slightly open.
Set the freezer or refrigerator control to a
colder setting until the freezer or
refrigerator temperature is satisfactory.
Warm air enters the refrigerator/ freezer
whenever the door is opened.
Open the door less often.
Close the door
Large amounts of warm or hot food
may have been stored recently.
completely.
Wait until the refrigerator or freezer
has had a chance to reach its selected
temperature.
Refrigerator has recently been
disconnected for a period of time.
Temperature in the
refrigerator
is too warm but
the freezer
temperature is
satisfactory.
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Refrigerator control
is set too
warm.
A
refrigerator requires
completely.
some
hours to
cool down
Set the
setting.
refrigerator
control to
a
colder
Care and Maintenance
Possible Cause
Occurrence
Solution
Sound and Noise
Louder sound
levels when
Refrigerator is on.
Today's refrigerators
storage capacity and
even
Louder sound
levels when
have increased
maintain more
It is normal for sound levels to be
higher.
temperatures.
Refrigerator operates at higher pressures
during the start of the ON cycle.
This is normal. The sound will level off
the refrigerator continues to run.
as
compressor
comes on.
Vibrating or
rattling noise.
Floor is
uneven or
Refrigerator rocks
moved slightly.
Items
are
placed on
vibrating.
weak.
on the floor when it is
the top of the
Dishes are vibrating
the refrigerator.
Refrigerator
is
on
touching
refrigerator
the shelves in
wall
or
cabinets.
Be
sure
floor is level and solid and
can
adequately support refrigerator.
Remove items.
It is normal for dishes to vibrate slightly.
Move dishes slightly.
Make sure refrigerator is level and firmly
set on floor.
Move refrigerator so that it does not
touch the wall or refrigerator.
Water/Moisture
/Ice Inside
Refrigerator
Moisture collects
the inside walls
of the refrigerator.
on
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
doors.
Door is
opened
too often or too
long.
Open
Opening/Closing
of
the door less often.
Water/Moisture/Ice
Outside
Refrigerator
Moisture forms
the outside of
the refrigerator
between doors.
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
on
or
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completely.
Care and Maintenance
Occurrence
Possible Cause
Solution
Odors in Refrigerator
Clean interior with sponge,warm water
and baking soda.
Interior needs to be cleaned.
Food with strong odor is in the
Some containers and
produce odors.
refrigerator.
wrapping
materials
Cover food
Use
completely.
different container
wrapping materials.
a
or
brand of
Opening/Closing of
Doors/Drawers
Door(s)
will not
close.
Food
Door(s)
will not
close.
Door was closed too hard,
door to open slightly.
package
is
causing
Refrigerator is not level. It rocks
floor when it is moved slightly.
Floor is
uneven or
Refrigerator rocks
is moved slightly.
Move
door open.
keeping
other
on
the
weak.
on the floor when it
packages
closing.
that
Close both doors
gently.
Adjust
Be
the
Refrigerator
Drawers are
difficult to move.
Food is
drawer
is
touching
touching
wall
shelf
Track that drawer slides
or
on
on
is
cabinets.
height adjusting
floor is level and
sure
support refrigerator.
Contact carpenter to
sloping
Move
keep
door from
screw.
can
correct
adequately
sagging
or
floor.
refrigerator..
less food in drawer.
top of the
Keep
dirty.
Clean drawer and track.
Dispenser
Dispenser will not
dispense ice
When the first
into the bin, the
Ice storage bin is empty.
Freezer temperature is set too
warm.
Household water line valve is not open.
supply of ice is dropped
dispenser should operate.
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 and
allow sufficient time for ice to be made.
When ice is made, dispenser should
Open
operate.
Refrigerator
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or
freezer door is not closed.
Be
sure
both doors
are
closed.
Care and Maintenance
Occurrence
Possible Cause
Dispenser will
not dispense
Ice has melted and frozen around auger
due to infrequent use,
temperature fluctuations and/or power
ice.
Solution
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 cubes are jammed between the ice
maker arm and back of the bin.
Ice dispenser
is jammed.
Ice cubes
are
frozen
together.
Remove the ice cubes that
the dispenser.
are
Use the
that cubes do
dispenser often
together.
so
jamming
not freeze
Ice cubes that have been purchased or
made in some other way have been
used in the dispenser.
Household water line valve is not open.
See problem "Ice maker is not making
any ice."
Dispenser will
not dispense
water.
Refrigerator
or
freezer door is not closed.
Water has been in the tank for too
Water has an
odd taste
and/or odor.
long.
the ice cubes made by the ice
maker should be used with the
Only
dispenser.
Open
Be
household water line valve.
sure
both doors
are
closed.
Draw and discard 7
glasses of water
supply. Draw and discard
7 glasses to
to freshen the
an
additional
rinse out tank.
completely
Unit not
properly connected
water line.
Sound of ice
to cold
Connect unit to cold water line which
water to kitchen faucet.
supplies
This sound is normally made when automatically made ice is dropped into
ice storage bin. Volume may vary according to refrigerator's location.
dropping
Sound of water
This sound is normally made when ice maker is
dropping the automatically made ice.
supply
Other
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Please
thoroughly
supplied
read 'Automatic ice maker and
with water after
Dispenser'
in this manual.
LG Twin Tower, 20,
Yoido-Dong,
Youngdungpo-Gu, Seoul, 150-721,
http://www.lge.co.kr
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:
3828JD8186A(Rev. 00)
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