OWNER’S MANUAL BOTTOM FREEZER FRIDGE Please read this owner’s manual thoroughly before operating and keep it handy for reference at all times. GR-M24FWCHL / GR-B24FWSHL www.lg.
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 4 PRODUCT FEATURES IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 21 Big Fresh Zone 21 - Removal of the Big Fresh Zone drawer 21 - Refitting the Big Fresh Zone drawer 22 How to disassemble and assemble the vegetable box 23 Extra Space 23 Fridge Basket 23 In & Out Carrier 24 Tilting Fresh Basket 24 Dairy Corner 24 Door-In-Door 7 COMPONENTS 7 Fridge Exterior 8 Fridge Interior 9 25 - Door-In-Door Shelf Disassembly INSTALLATION 26 Adjustable Moving Baske
PRODUCT FEATURES 3 PRODUCT FEATURES * Depending on the model, some of the following functions may not be available. Door Alarm The Door Alarm function is designed to prevent fridge malfunctioning that could occur if a fridge door or freezer door remains open. If a fridge door or freezer door is left open for more than 60 seconds, a warning alarm sounds in 30 second intervals until it is closed. Auto Closing Hinge The fridge doors close automatically with a slight push.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE. This guide contains many important safety messages. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. It alerts you to safety messages that inform you of hazards that can kill or hurt you or others, or cause damage to the product. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the hazard signal word WARNING or CAUTION.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using your product, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using your product, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following. CAUTION Installation yy The fridge must be properly installed in accordance with the Installer Instructions that were taped to the front of the fridge. yy Be careful when you unpack and install the fridge.
COMPONENTS 7 COMPONENTS Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features of your fridge. Page references are included for your convenience. *The appearance and specifications of the actual product may differ depending on the model. Fridge Exterior (Applicable to some models only) LED Display Displays the fridge and freezer’s target temperature, the water filter condition and the dispenser status.
COMPONENTS Fridge Interior (Applicable to some models only) Hygiene Fresh filter LED interior lamps The interior lamps light up the inside of the fridge. Shelf Dairy Product Bin Fridge Basket Used to preserve dairy products.
INSTALLATION 9 INSTALLATION Installation Overview Please read the following installation instructions first after purchasing this product or transporting it to another location.
INSTALLATION Unpacking Your Fridge WARNING yyUse two or more people to move and install the fridge. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. yyYour fridge is heavy. When moving the fridge for cleaning or service, be sure to protect the floor. Always pull the fridge straight out when moving it. Do not wiggle or walk the fridge when trying to move it, as floor damage could occur. Wind the leveling feet up first so that the unit is on its rollers.
INSTALLATION Ambient Temperature Turning On The Power Install this appliance in an indoor area where the temperature is between 55°F (13°C) and 110°F (43°C). If the temperature around the appliance is too low or high, the cooling ability may be adversely affected. Plug in the fridge. 1 Place your appliance where it is easy to use. 2 Avoid placing the unit near heat sources, direct sunlight or moisture.
3 INSTALLATION Turn 1 around to release lock and raise hinge up. Keeper Upper hinge 3 Remove the door by raising it from the lower hinge. Lower hinge Height Adjustment 4 Disassemble Door, raising it from Hinge Center. Leveling the doors may not be possible when the floor is not leveled, or is of weak or poor construction. The fridge is heavy and should be installed on a rigid and solid surface. Some Timber flooring may cause levelling difficulties if it flexes excesively.
INSTALLATION When the Freezer Door is Lower yy Method 1 is recommended. yy Use spanner 2 for freezer door adjustment. 13 2 (Method 2) (1) Using the large side of the number 2 spanner, rotate the locking nut ( ) clockwise to unlock it before adjusting the Adjust-Hinge pin. Nut Releasing Height difference 1 (Method 1 recommended.
HOW TO USE HOW TO USE Before use Clean the fridge. Clean your fridge thoroughly and wipe off all dust that may have accumulated during shipping. Caution yy Do not scratch the fridge 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 fridge,. yy Do not peel off the model or serial number label or the technical information on the rear surface of the fridge.
HOW TO USE 15 Control Panel (Applicable to some models only) Control Panel Features Express Freeze This function increases both ice making and freezing capabilities. yy When you touch the Express Freeze button, the graphic will illuminate in the display and will continue for 3 hours. The function will automatically disable itself after 3 hours. yy You can stop this function manually by touching the button one more time.
HOW TO USE Storing Food Food Preservation Location (Applicable to some models only) Each compartment inside the fridge is designed to store different types of food. Store your food in the optimal space to enjoy the freshest taste. Fridge Basket Store beverages, water, etc. Big Fresh Zone Preserve vegetables and fruits. Tilting Fresh Basket Preserve short term ready to eat vegetables. Ice Maker If necessary, preserve ices made in icemaker.
HOW TO USE 17 Food Preservation Location (Applicable to some models only) (continued) Dairy Product Bin Store diary foods such as butter, cheese, etc. Folding Shelf Fold a shelf to store large-sized container or food. Door-In-Door Preserve frequently-taken out foods such as beverages, snacks, etc. Extra Space Preserve small foods such as eggs, ham, etc. Fresh Zone It is possible to keep fresh some food for long-term storage for a long time without the odor mixed with other food.
HOW TO USE Food Storage Tips * The following tips may not be applicable depending on the model. Wrap or store food in the fridge in airtight and moisture-proof material unless otherwise noted. This prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the fridge. For dated products, check use by dates to ensure freshness. Food How to Butter or Margarine Keep opened butter in a covered dish or closed compartment. When storing an extra supply, wrap in freezer packaging and freeze.
HOW TO USE 19 Storing Frozen Food (continued) Adjusting the Fridge Shelves Packaging The shelves in your fridge are adjustable to meet your individual storage needs. Your model may have either glass or wire shelves. Successful freezing depends on correct packaging. When you close and seal the package, it must not allow air or moisture in or out. If it does, you could have food odor and taste transfer throughout the fridge and could also dry out frozen food.
HOW TO USE Using the Folding Shelf When Closing the Door You can store taller items, such as containers or bottles, by simply pushing the front half of the shelf underneath the back half of the shelf. Pull the front of the shelf firmly toward you to return to a full shelf. Caution Caution yy Do not clean glass shelves with warm water while they are cold. Shelves may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes or impact. yy Glass shelves are heavy. Use special care when removing them.
HOW TO USE 21 Big Fresh Zone Refitting the Big Fresh Zone drawer Removal of the Big Fresh Zone drawer. 1 Insert the left and right roller of the drawer into the guides whilst the draw is slightly lifted at the front. and push it in gently while lowering it at the same time. 2 Push it in gently while lowering it at the same time. 1 Pull the drawer back to the end of its travel. 2 Lift the front of the draw up and remove it from its guide.
HOW TO USE How to disassemble and assemble the vegetable box How to assemble vegetable box 1 Lift the vegetable box askew and push into the refrigeration chamber. 2 Lift the vegetable box horizontally with the height as high as the vegetable box in the refrigeration chamber and put it down on the floor. (It is to avoid contact with the side of the refrigeration chamber.) 3 If there is a gap in the back side as in the drawing, slightly lift the vegetable box and push.
HOW TO USE 23 Extra Space Fridge Basket Store small foods like eggs, ham, cheese, etc. Preserve drinks like small packs, milk, beer, juice etc. Multi-collection corner supporter In & Out Carrier yy Open and close pushing or pulling grips. Caution yy Be careful when handling and storing larger eggs. They can be broken if the cover is not completely closed and the drawer is pushed in. yy Observe the above diagrams when removing and refitting the MultiCollection corner after cleaning.
HOW TO USE Tilting Fresh Basket Dairy Corner Ideal for storing vegetables soon to be eaten. You can store dairy products such as butter, cheese etc. If you close the fridge door with the dairy corner left open, the fridge door may not close properly. It could also result in damage to the lid. To open, lift the latch and gently pull the basket back. Door-In-Door (Applicable to some models only) < OPEN > To close, push the basket in until a “click” sound is heard.
HOW TO USE 25 Door-In-Door Shelf Disassembly (Applicable to some models only) 1 2 4 Remove screws on both sides of magic space cover. 5 Hold the bottom of lower basket and raise it up to take it out. Raise magicspace cover up and take it out. Hold the bottom of daily basket and raise it up to take it out. Hold both ends of the basket and lift up the front part of the basket. 3 Move floating basket to the top compartment from magic space cover from which daily corner is removed.
HOW TO USE Adjustable Moving Basket It can be moved up and down as necessary, and used conveniently. Ice Maker yy To make ice cubes, fill the ice tray with water and insert in its position. yy To move Adjustable Moving Basket up or down, remove all items from the basket first. Ice Trays yy Hold the center of basket gently with upward pressure Ice Cube Box yy Press the levers on both sides at the bottom of the lower section upward, and then move it up or down.
HOW TO USE 27 Fresh Zone Freezer Drawer Removal yy Put food in the fresh zone and keep the cap tightly closed for storage. 1 Pull out the Freezer drawer to the end of its travel (as per below fig)and remove all of the contents. 2 When the drawer is fully extended, lift up the front and continue to pull it out (as per below fig). yy It is possible to keep fresh some food for long-term storage for a long time without the odor mixed with other food.
HOW TO USE Refitting the Freezer Drawer Freezer/Fridge basket 1 You can store small packaged frozen food (Freezer basket), small packaged refrigerated food or beverages (Fridge basket) such as milk, water, juice, beer etc. Do Not store ice cream or foods intended for long term storage in the Freezer Basket. Insert both rollers into the guides with the front of the drawer slightly raised and gently push in. while lowering the drawer to the correct level.
MAINTENANCE 29 MAINTENANCE Cleaning yy Both the fridge and freezer sections defrost automatically; however, clean both sections about once a month to prevent odors. yy Wipe up spills immediately. yy Always unplug the refrigeration before cleaning. General Cleaning Tips yy Unplug fridge or disconnect power. yy Remove all removable parts, such as shelves, crispers, etc. yy Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in only warm water. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners.
MAINTENANCE Inside Walls (allow freezer to warm up so the cloth will not stick) To help remove odors, you can wash the inside of the fridge with a mixture of baking soda and warm water. Mix 2 tablespoons of baking soda to 1 litre of warm water. Be sure the baking soda is completely dissolved so it does not scratch the surfaces of the fridge. Door Liners and Gaskets Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water.
SMART DIAGNOSIS 31 SMART DIAGNOSIS 3 Hold the mouthpiece of your phone in front of the speaker that is located on the right hinge of the fridge door, when instructed to do so by the call center. 4 Press and hold the Freezer Temperature button for three seconds while continuing to hold your phone to the speaker. Using Smart Diagnosis 5 After you hear three beeps, release the Freezer Temperature button. First, call to the LG service center.
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Review the Troubleshooting section before calling for service; doing so will save you both time and money. Problem Fridge and Freezer section are not cooling. Cooling System runs too much. Possible Causes Solutions The fridge display control is set Cancel the OFF mode so that the unit to OFF (some models). commences operation. Refer to the Setting the Controls section for proper temperature settings, or call Customer Service if OFF remains on the Display panel.
TROUBLESHOOTING 33 Problem Possible Causes Solutions Fridge or Freezer Fridge was recently installed. section is too warm. Air vents are blocked. It may take up to 24 hours for each compartment to reach the desired temperature. 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Interior moisture buildup. Food is freezing in the fridge compartment. Frost or ice crystals form on frozen food (outside of package). Fridge or Freezer section is too cold. Possible Causes Solutions 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING 35 Problem Possible Causes Solutions Frost or ice Condensation from food with a crystals on frozen high water content has frozen food (inside of inside of the food package. sealed package). Food has been left in the freezer for a long period of time. This is normal for food items with a high water content. Clicking The defrost control will click when the automatic defrost cycle begins and ends.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Pulsating or High-Pitched Sound Possible Causes Solutions Your fridge is designed to Normal Operation run more efficiently to keep your food items at the desired temperature. The high efficiency compressor may cause your new fridge to run longer than your old one, but it is still more energy efficient than previous models. While the fridge is running, it is normal to hear a pulsating or high-pitched sound.
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