ENGLISH OWNER’S MANUAL BOTTOM FREEZER REFRIGERATOR Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. Model Name GM-F238SS P/No. MFL61987630 www.lg.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions Requirements for Ground Connection Parts and Features Refrigerator Installation Unpacking Installation Installation of Base Grille How to remove and install Handle How to remove and Install the Refrigerator Doors How to remove and Install Pull-Out Drawer Closing and Aligning the doors Using your Refrigerator Ensuring Proper Air Circulation Multi Flow Door Alarm Setting the controls Adjusting Control Settings Water Dispenser Food Storage Guide Storing Froz
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY MESSAGES This manual contains several important safety notices. Always read and obey all of the following safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol is a warning to potential dangers that could cause death, injury or damage to you, others or the product. All safety messages will follow after this warning symbol and the word “DANGER”, “CAUTION” or “WARNING”.
CAUTION This appliance is not intended for use by children, persons with physical or mental disabilities, persons with reduced sensory or mental capacity, or persons with lack of experience or know-how, unless they have supervision or instruction in relation to the use of the appliance by the person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to assure that they do not play with the appliance.
PARTS AND FEATURES Drawer Model A L B K C D J E F I G Read this section to familiarize yourself with the parts and features of your new refrigerator. NOTE: This guide covers different models. Your refrigerator could have some or all of the features and parts listed below. The location of some of the parts may not correspond to that of your model.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION 2. Install the refrigerator in an area between 55 °F (13 °C) and 110 °F (43 °C). If the surrounding temperature is lower or higher than previously mentioned, it can adversely affect the unit. WARNING EXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARD Use the assistance of two or more persons to move or install the refrigerator. Not following these instructions may cause injury to the back and other parts of the body. ONCE INSTALLED 1.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION TOOLS YOU MAY NEED 10 mm (.375 in) 6.35 mm (1/4 in) 9.52 mm (3/8 in) Hex Socket Wrench Phillips Screwdriver Flat Head Screwdriver 6.35 mm (1/4 in) 2.38 mm (3/32 in) Allen Wrench NOTE: It is always recommended that the doors be removed when it is necessary to move the refrigerator through a narrow opening. If it is necessary to remove the handles follow the directions below. NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page. DOOR HANDLE REMOVING 1.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL REFRIGERATOR DOOR 1. Removing Refrigerator Doors Remove the left-side door first. NOTE: Handle, top hinge and hinge cover appearance may vary from illustrations on this page. WARNING • Disconnect electrical supply to the refrigerator before installing. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury. • Do not put hands or feet or metal sticks into the air vents, base grille, or bottom of the refrigerator.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL REFRIGERATOR DOOR (CONT.) 2. Refrigerator Door Reinstallation Install the right-side door first. XX Right Door • Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin (1). • Make sure the door is aligned with the cabinet. • Fit the top hinge (2) over the hinge lever latch (3) and into place. Rotate the lever (4) counterclockwise to secure the hinge. • Hook the tab on the door-switch side of the cover (5) under the edge of the wire opening in the cabinet top.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE PULL OUT DRAWER CAUTION: When laying down the drawer, be careful not to damage the floor or hurt your feet with the sharp edges on hinge side. 1. Removing Pull out Drawer • With both hands, hold both sides of the door (Fig. 4) and pull it up to separate it from the rails. (Fig. 5) IMPORTANT: To avoid possible injury, product or property damage, you will need two persons to perform the following instructions. Fig.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE PULL OUT DRAWER (CONT.) 2. Installing Pull out Drawer • Compare the left and right rail covers on each side. (Fig. 11) Fig. 11 Right Rail IMPORTANT: To avoid possible injury, product or property damage, you will need two people to perform the following instructions. Left Rail • With both hands, hold the center of the bar and pull it out to let both rails out to full extension simultaneously. (Fig. 8) Fig.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION CLOSING AND ALIGNING THE DOORS Aligning the Doors If the spacing between the doors is uneven, follow the instructions below to align them: Closing the Doors Your refrigerator has two front leveling screws, one on the right and one on the left. If your refrigerator seems unstable or if you would like the doors to close more easily, simply adjust the inclination of the refrigerator by following the instructions below: 1.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR ENSURING PROPER AIR CIRCULATION In order to obtain stable temperature, the air must flow between the freezer and refrigerator sections. As shown in the illustration below, the cold air enters through the bottom part and circulates upward. This air returns below the freezer floor and the rest of the air enters the refrigerator section through the top vent.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR • WATER DISPENSER Dispenser Lock: Press and hold the LOCK button for 3 seconds to lock the dispenser When it is locked, the dispenser will not operate. To unlock, press and hold the LOCK button for 3 seconds. Dispenser Switch NOTE: The average life of the filter is 6 months. WARNING: If a door is open, the dispenser does not work. Push the dispenser pad with a glass until you hear a click to get cold water.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR FOOD STORAGE GUIDE ITEMS Packaging Recommendations: • Use sealed plastic containers. • Use plastic containers with a smooth surface. • Package with aluminum foil of high resistance. • Wrap with paper layered with plastic. • Use water proof plastic. • Use recommended plastic bags to store frozen foods. HOW TO STORE Storing Fresh Food Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight and moisture-proof material unless otherwise noted.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR SECTION Sliding Shelves (in some models) You can slide some of the shelves in your refrigerator towards inside or outside like explained below. REFRIGERATOR SHELVES The shelving of your refrigerator can be adjusted to comply with your storage necessities; Depending on the model you have in can include glass shelving or wired shelving. The storing of your foods together and adjusting the shelving to different heights will ease to help you locate what you need.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR OPTIBIN CRISPERS (in some models) CAUTION: Be careful when you handle the glass The OptiBin crisper maintains fruits and vegetables fresh allowing you to easily control the humidity inside the drawers. The Optibin crispers include 1) a front humidity control and 2) a system that allows you to preserve or avoid humidity. 1 cover because it could loose. Removing the Interior Lattice 2 • Remove the cover (See “Removing the Vegetable Drawer Cover”).
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR DAIRY COMPARTMENT (in some models) WARNING: There is enough space for the children • To remove the dairy compartment, simply lift it and pull straight out (1). • To replace the dairy compartment, slide it in above the desired location and push down until it stops (2). 1 to play. WARNING: In order to prevent accidents, such as suffocation, DO NOT let children and pets play inside the durabase.
REFRIGERATOR CARE AND CLEANING BACK COVER WARNING WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Before you begin, either unplug the refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit breaker or fuse box. Do not use flammable cleaners. Not following these instructions can cause death, explosion or fire. NOTE: Back Cover should only be removed by a qualified technician. The refrigerator, as well as the freezer, do their own de-freezing.
REFRIGERATOR CARE AND CLEANING POWER INTERRUPTIONS 4. Turn the bulb counter clockwise and remove it. 5. Install the new light bulb. 6. Take the cover (1), lock the hooks (2) from the rear part of the light bulb and push it upwards (3). 1. 2. 3. • 2 • • 1 REMEMBER: In a power failure, a full freezer stays cold longer than a partially filled one. A freezer full of meat stays cold longer than a freezer full of baked goods.
REFRIGERATOR CARE AND CLEANING FILTER It is recommended that you replace the filter when the water filter indicator light turns on or your water dispenser or ice maker decreases noticeably. 4. Replace with a new cartridge. Take the new cartridge out of its packaging and remove protective cover from the o-rings. With cartridge knob in the vertical position, push the new filter cartridge into the cover until it stops.
ABOUT THE AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER YOU MUST TURN THE SWITCH TO O (OFF) NOTE: The automatic Ice maker is only included in some models. Check your specifications of your refrigerator. • When the water supply is interrupted for many hours. • When the ice container is left out of its place for more than one or two minutes. • When the refrigerator will not be in use for various days. WARNING PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD Avoid contact with any moving parts of the ejector mechanism.
CONNECTING THE WATER LINE BEFORE START To determine how much pipe material is needed, measures the distances between the valves located behind the refrigerator and the source of water and add to that 8 feet (2,4 m). Make sure there is sufficient pipe material to allow the free movement of the refrigerator from the wall The water source is not guaranteed by the refrigerator manufacturer. Follow instructions carefully in order to reduce damage.
CONNECTING THE WATER LINE 3. DRILL A HOLE FOR THE VALVE 7. CONNECT PIPELINE TO VALVE Drill a 1/4” (6,35 mm) diameter hole in the water pipeline. Remove jagged edges produces after perforation. Make sure water does not reach the drill. Not performing the 1/4” (6,35 mm) perforation can lead to a low or smaller ice production. Place the compression nut and the copper pipe ferule at the end of the pipe and connect to the valve. Make sure the pipe is completely inserted into the valve. Tighten nut carefully.
CONNECTING THE WATER LINE 10. OPEN THE BYPASS VALVE • Remove the plastic flexible cap from the refrigerator connection. • Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) on to the end of the tubing. • Insert the end of the tubing into the connection as far as possible. While holding the tubing, tighten the fitting. Tighten all connections containing leaks. Place access cover back on compressor. 11. CONNECT TO REFRIGERATOR Fix pipeline in a way that it does not vibrate on the refrigerator or wall.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE UNDERSTANDING SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR Your new refrigerator might produce certain noises that • You will hear a bell sound caused by the flow of the your previous refrigerator did not. It is normal if you worry. refrigerant, water pipe or objects located on the superior Most of the new sounds you will be hearing are actually part of the refrigerator. normal and expected.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Causes Solutions STRANGE SOUNDS OR SNOOZING/ VIBRATIONS • The refrigerator is not correctly • You need to adjust the leveling screws due the positioned. floor is unleveled or weak. Read the Installation section. IT LOOKS LIKE THE COMPRESSOR MOTOR STAYS ON TOO LONG • The replaced refrigerator was an • Modern refrigerators with a bigger storage older model. capacity require longer periods of operation.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem THERE´S WATER IN THE DRAINING BIN Possible Causes Solutions • The refrigerator is in defrosting • The water will evaporate. It is normal that some cycle. water falls on the bin. • It’s more humid than usual. • It might take a while for the water to evaporate. This is normal when the weather is hot and humid. THE REFRIGERATOR SEEMS TO MAKE TOO MUCH NOISE • The sounds may be normal for your • Refer to the Understanding Sounds You May Hear refrigerator. section.
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