OPERATION 15 OPERATION Before Use ry Clean the refrigerator. i Clean the refrigerator thoroughly and wipe off all dust that accumulated ) during shipping. 4» CAUTION » Do not scratch the refrigerator with a sharp object or use a detergent that contains alcohol, a flammable liquid or an abrasive when removing any tape or adhesive from the refrigerator. Remove adhesive residue by wiping it off with your thumb or dish detergent.
16 OPERATION Control Panel Depending on the model, some of the following functions may not be available. The control panel may differ from model to model. Control Panel Features Freezer Fridge | “Expressionless | Express Cool 1 Boyfriend “Bra Fut Ho 33s Freezer Temperature © Express Freeze Indicates the set temperature of the freezer This function can quickly freeze a large compartment in Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit amount of ice or frozen foods.
OPERATION 17 © Eco Friendly pacemaker This function sets the refrigerator to the This is where ice is manually produced and power saving mode to reduce energy stored. consumption when you are away from home for a few days. NOTE o Press the Eco Friendly button to tum To create more space in the freezer, remove the the function off or on. The LED stays lit ice tray or ice storage bin when the function is on.
18 OPERATION Removing Ice 4 Rotate the ice separation handle on the ice maker clockwise Na 2 Lift the ice storage bin slightly and remove. 4» CAUTION » Be careful when handling the ice as the edges of the ice may be sharp. NOTE = If you open and close the freezer door frequently, it may take longer for water to freeze. » The time it takes for water to freeze may vary according to the season. + The temperature inside the appliance can take up to 24 hours to stabilize after initial installation.
OPERATION 19 Storing Food Where to Store Food Each compartment inside the refrigerator is designed to store different types of food. Store food in the optimal space to enjoy the freshest taste. © Adjustable Refrigerator Shelf Adjustable shelves to meet individual storage needs. @ Crisper Preserves vegetables and fruit. © Refrigerator Door Bin Stores drinks such as juice and soda, as well as condiments, salad dressings and other food items. © Freezer Drawer Long-term storage space in the freezer.
20 OPERATION 4» CAUTION + Da not overfill or pack items too tightly into door bins. Doing so may cause damage to the bin or personal injury if items are removed with excessive force. « Do not store glass containers in the freezer. Contents may expand when frozen, break the container and cause injury. NOTE » |f you are leaving home for a short period, like a short vacation, the refrigerator should be left on. Refrigerated foods that are able to be frozen will stay preserved longer if stored in the freezer.
OPERATION 21 Storing Frozen Food Check a freezer guide or a reliable cookbook for further information about preparing food for freezing or food storage times. Freezing Your freezer will not quick-freeze a large quantity of food. Do not put more unfrozen food into the freezer than will freeze within 24 hours (no more than 2 to 3 pounds of food per cubic foot of freezer space). Leave enough space in the freezer for air to circulate around packages.
22 SMART FUNCTIONS SMART FUNCTIONS Smart Diagnosis™ Function « For appliances with the @ or & logo Should you experience any problems with the appliance, it has the capability of transmitting data via your telephone to the LG Customer Information Center. NFC or WI-Fi equipped models can also transmit data to a smartphone using the LG Smartphone application. Smart Diagnosis™ through the Customer Information Center This gives you the capability of speaking directly to our trained specialists.
MAINTENANCE 23 MAINTENANCE Cleaning £4» WARNING » Use non-flammable cleaner. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. 4» CAUTION + Do not use an abrasive cloth or sponge when cleaning the interior and exterior of the refrigerator. « Do not place your hand on the bottom surface of the refrigerator when opening and closing the doors. General Cleaning Tips » Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically; however, clean both sections once a month to prevent odors.
24 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions Q: What are the best temperature settings for my freezer and refrigerator? A: The default setting for the freezer is 0° Fahrenheit (-18° Celsius). The default setting for the refrigerator is 37° Fahrenheit (3° Celsius). Adjust these settings as necessary to keep food at desired temperatures. Milk should be cold when stored on the inner shelf of the refrigerator. Ice cream should be firm and ice cubes should not melt in the freezer.
TROUBLESHOOTING 25 Before Calling for Service Review this section before calling for service; doing so will save you both time and money. Cooling The refrigerator control Is set to ro « Turn the control ON. Refer to the Setting the Controls section for proper temperature OFF (some models). settings. « Demo Mode: allows the lights and control display ta Work normally While disabling cooling; to save energy while Refrigerator Is set to Demo Mode.
26 TROUBLESHOOTING Cooling Interior moisture buildup. Doors are opened often or for long periods of time. = When the doors are opened often or for long periods of time, warm, humid air enters the compartment. This raises the temperature and moisture level within the compartment. To lessen the effect, reduce the frequency and duration of door openings. Doors are not closed correctly. = See the "Doors will not close correctly or pop open’ section Weather is humid.
TROUBLESHOOTING 27 Cooling Fo a Doors are opened often or for long periods of time. = When the doors are opened often or for long periods of time, warm, humid air enters the compartment. This raises the temperature and moisture level within the compartment. To lessen the effect, reduce the frequency and duration of door openings. Unitas installed in a hot location. « The refrigerator should not be operated:in tempera fires above 110 °F.
28 TROUBLESHOOTING Making Ice Fo a Doors are opened often or for long periods of ime. » If the doors of the unit are opened often, ambient air will warm the refrigerator which will proven the unit from maintaining the set temperature. Lowering the refrigerator temperature can help, as well as not opening the doors as frequently. Ice tray is « If the doors are not properly closed. ice not making production will be affected See the ‘Doors enough ice. [Doors are not closed completely.
TROUBLESHOOTING 29 Parts & Features Fo Food packages are blocking the door open. + Rearrange food containers to clear the door and door shelves. Ice bin, crisper cover, shelves, door bins, or drawers are out of + Push bins all the way in and put crisper: cover, shelves and drawers into their Doors will iti correct positions: See the Operation: not close position. section for more information; co ly or The doors were removed during op open. . . pop ope product installation and not .
30 TROUBLESHOOTING ro a The defrost control will click when the automatic defrost cycle Clicking begins and ends. The thermostat 9 control (or refrigerator control on some models) will also click when cycling on and off. « Normal Operation Rattling noses may come from the flow of refrigerant or items i stared on top of or around the * Normal Operation refrigerator. Floor is weak or uneven or leveling legs Rattling Refrigerator is not resting solidly need to be adjusted. See the Leveling and on the floor.