OWNER’S MANUAL HOUSEHOLD REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER Please read this owner's manual thoroughly before operating and keep it handy for reference at all times. www.lg.
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 4 PRODUCT FEATURES IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 22 - Using the Folding Shelf 22 - When Closing the Door 23 Big Fresh Zone 23 -R emoval of the Big Fresh Zone drawer 23 - Refitting the Big Fresh Zone drawer 24 How to disassemble and assemble the vegetable box 8 COMPONENTS 8 Refrigerator Exterior 25 Extra Space 9 Refrigerator Interior 25 Fridge Basket 25 Smart Divider 26 Tilting Fresh Basket 26 Dairy Corner 26 Door-In-Door 27 - Door-
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 refrigerator malfunctioning that could occur if a refrigerator door or freezer door remains open. If a refrigerator 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 refrigerator 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. Use yy DO NOT allow children to climb, stand, or hang on the refrigerator doors or shelves in the refrigerator. They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves.
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. yy When dispensing ice from the dispenser, do not use crystal ceramics. yy Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment with wet or damp hands, when your refrigerator is in operation.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 7 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. WARNING yy Use drinkable water for ice making. WARNING yy Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
COMPONENTS COMPONENTS Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features of your refrigerator. Page references are included for your convenience. *The appearance and specifications of the actual product may differ depending on the model. Refrigerator Exterior (Applicable to some models only) LED Display Displays the refrigerator and freezer’s target temperature, the water filter condition and the dispenser status.
COMPONENTS 9 Refrigerator Interior (Applicable to some models only) Hygiene Fresh filter LED interior lamps The interior lamps light up the inside of the refrigerator. Shelf Fridge Basket Dairy Product Bin Used to preserve dairy products.
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Installation Overview Please read the following installation instructions first after purchasing this product or transporting it to another location.
INSTALLATION Unpacking Your Refrigerator WARNING yyUse two or more people to move and install the refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. yyYour refrigerator is heavy. When moving the refrigerator for cleaning or service, be sure to protect the floor. Always pull the refrigerator straight out when moving it. Do not wiggle or walk the refrigerator 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 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. How to Remove the Refrigerator Door (TURN OFF THE MAIN POWER. Same procedure for left and right doors) 1 Place your appliance where it is easy to 1 Remove the refrigerator door hinge Ambient Temperature use. cover.
INSTALLATION 13 How to Remove the Freezer Door (TURN OFF THE MAIN POWER. Same procedure for left and right doors) 1 Pull the drawer open to full extension. Remove the basket by lifting the basket from the rail system. 1 Remove the inner hinge bolt. 2 Remove the screws left and right rails. 1 on both the 2 Twist the hinge to raise the pivoting end so that the door can be lifted off. 3 Grasp the drawer on each side and pull it up to separate it from the rails.
INSTALLATION Height Adjustment When the Freezer Door is Lower Leveling the doors may not be possible when the floor is not leveled, or is of weak or poor construction. The refrigerator is heavy and should be installed on a rigid and solid surface. Some Timber flooring may cause levelling difficulties if it flexes excesively. yy Method 1 is recommended. yy Use spanner adjustment.
INSTALLATION 15 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. (3) After adjusting door height, firmly tighten the Locking nut ( ) counter-clockwise until secured.
HOW TO USE HOW TO USE Before use Clean the refrigerator. Clean your refrigerator thoroughly and wipe off all dust that may have accumulated during shipping. Caution yy 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,. yy Do not peel off the model or serial number label or the technical information on the rear surface of the refrigerator.
HOW TO USE 17 Control Panel (Applicable to some models only) Control Panel Features Note The displayed temperature is the target temperature, and not the actual temperature of the refrigerator. The actual refrigerator temperature depends on the food inside the refrigerator as well as ambient temperatures and how often the doors are opened and closed. CustomChill Drawer Press the Select/Lock button repeatedly to toggle through the four temperature settings.
HOW TO USE Storing Food Food Preservation Location (Applicable to some models only) Each compartment inside the refrigerator 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. Smart Divider You can put a big volume bevergae by folding the divider. Tilting Fresh Basket Preserve short term ready to eat vegetables.
HOW TO USE 19 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 largesized 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. CustomChill Store meat and seafood, cold drinks, deli snacks, or chilled wine.
HOW TO USE Food Storage Tips * The following tips may not be applicable depending on the model. Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight and moisture-proof material unless otherwise noted. This prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator. 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 21 Storing Frozen Food (continued) Packaging 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 refrigerator and could also dry out frozen food. Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet your individual storage needs. Your model may have either glass or wire shelves.
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 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 23 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 The Moisture (balance) keeper helps optimize humidity in the vegetable compartment. 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. 1 Pull the drawer back to the end of its travel. 2 Push it in gently while lowering it at the same time.
HOW TO USE How to disassemble and assemble the vegetable box How to assemble vegetable box How to disassemble vegetable box into the refrigeration chamber. 1 Lift the vegetable box askew and push 1 While the refrigeration chamber door is wide open, take out all the shelves from 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.
HOW TO USE 25 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 Smart Divider Efficiently utilize the divider according to the volume of the beverage bottle. 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.
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 refrigerator door with the dairy corner left open, the refrigerator 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 27 Door-In-Door Shelf Disassembly (Applicable to some models only) 4 Remove screws on both sides of magic space cover. 1 Raise magicspace cover up and take it out. 5 Hold the bottom of lower basket and raise it up to take it out. 2 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. yy To move Adjustable Moving Basket up or down, remove all items from the basket first. Ice Maker yy Pour the water up to the level line of the ice tray. yy If you have full water, it is difficult to separate the ice. Water line yy Hold the center of basket gently with upward pressure 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 29 CustomChill Drawer Freezer Drawer Removal The CustomChill Drawer provides storage space with a variable temperature control that can be adjusted to keep the compartment either colder or warmer than the refrigerator. 1 Pull out the Freezer drawer to the end of its travel (as per below fig)and remove all of the contents. Use it to store meat and seafood, cold drinks, deli snacks, or chilled wine. yy There is a cold air locking cover in CustomChill.
HOW TO USE Refitting the Freezer Drawer Freezer/Fridge basket 1 Insert both rollers into the guides with 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. the front of the drawer slightly raised and gently push in. while lowering the drawer to the correct level.
MAINTENANCE 31 MAINTENANCE Cleaning yy Both the refrigerator 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 refrigerator 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 refrigerator 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 refrigerator. Door Liners and Gaskets Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water.
SMART DIAGNOSIS 33 SMART DIAGNOSIS Should you experience any problems with your refrigerator, it has the capability of transmitting data via your telephone to the LG service center. This gives you the capability of speaking directly to our trained specialists. The specialist records the data transmitted from your machine and uses it to analyze the issue, providing a fast and effective diagnosis. If you experience problems with your refrigerator, 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 Possible Causes Refrigerator and Freezer section are not cooling. The refrigerator display control is set to OFF (some models). Solutions Cancel the OFF mode so that the unit 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 35 Problem Possible Causes Cooling System Refrigerator is installed in a runs too much. hot location. Condenser / back cover is clogged. Refrigerator or Refrigerator was recently Freezer section installed. is too warm. Solutions The compressor will run longer under warm conditions. At normal room temperatures 70°F(21°C) expect your compressor to run about 40% to 80% of the time. Under warmer conditions, expect it to run even more often.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Interior moisture buildup. Food is freezing in the refrigerator compartment. 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. To lessen the effect, reduce the frequency and duration of door openings. Doors not closed correctly.
TROUBLESHOOTING 37 Problem Frost or ice crystals form on frozen food (outside of package). Possible Causes Solutions Door is opened frequently 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. Increased moisture will lead to frost and condensation. To lessen the effect, reduce the frequency and duration of door openings. Door is not closing properly.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Whooshing Possible Causes Evaporator fan motor is circulating air through the refrigerator and freezer compartments. Solutions Normal Operation Air is being forced over the Normal Operation condenser by the condenser fan. Gurgling Refrigerant flowing through the cooling system. Normal Operation Popping Contraction and expansion of the inside walls due to changes in temperature. Normal Operation Sizzling Water dripping on the defrost heater during a defrost cycle.
TROUBLESHOOTING 39 Problem Possible Causes Solutions Doors will not close correctly or pop open. Food packages are blocking the door open. Rearrange food containers to clear the door and door shelves. Ice bin, crisper cover, pans, shelves, door bins, or baskets are out of position. Push bins all the way in and put crisper cover, pans, shelves and baskets into their correct positions. See the Using Your Refrigerator section for more information.
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