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OWNER’S MANUAL BOTTOM FREEZER REFRIGERATOR Please read this owner's manual thoroughly before operating and keep it handy for reference at all times. GLD8859BX www.lg.com...
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Big Fresh Zone PRODUCT FEATURES - Removal of the Big Fresh Zone drawer - Refitting the Big Fresh Zone drawer IMPORTANT SAFETY How to remove and refit the vegetable INSTRUCTIONS Extra Space Tilting Fresh Basket Tilting Fresh Basket Disassembly COMPONENTS Dairy Corner...
PRODUCT FEATURES 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.
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.
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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. Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
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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. WARNiNg Power NEVER unplug your fridge by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull it straight out from the outlet.
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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. Use two or more people to move and install the fridge. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
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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. In the event of a refrigerant leak, move flammable objects away from the fridge.
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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. For your safety, this appliance must be properly grounded. Have the wall outlet and the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.
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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. Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment with wet or damp hands, when your fridge is in operation.
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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. If you are throwing away your old fridge, make sure the CFC coolant is removed for proper disposal by a qualified servicer.
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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. Close the doors carefully when children are around. Keep fingers out of pinch point areas;...
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,...
COMPONENTS Refrigerator Interior (Applicable to some models only) LED interior lamps Pure N Fresh Filter The interior lamps light up the inside of the fridge. Shelf Dairy Product Bin Dairy Product Bin Used to preserve dairy Used to preserve products. dairy products.
iNSTALLATiON INSTALLATION Installation Overview Please read the following installation instructions first after purchasing this product or transporting it to another location. 1 Unpacking your 2 Choosing the proper 3 Leveling and Door refrigerator location Alignment SUGGESTION FOR ENERGY SAVING Please do not keep the door open for a long time, close door in the shortest time. Too much food are not advised to be put in.
iNSTALLATiON Unpacking Your Refrigerator Choosing the Proper Location The refrigerator should always be WARNiNg plugged into its own individual properly grounded electrical outlet rated for Use two or more people to move and install 230 Volts, 50 Hz, AC only, and fused the refrigerator.
iNSTALLATiON Turning On The Power Ambient Temperature Install this appliance in an indoor area where Plug in the refrigerator. the temperature is between 55°F (13°C) and 110°F (43°C). If the temperature around the CAUTiON appliance is too low or high, the cooling ability may be adversely affected.
iNSTALLATiON Turn around to release lock and raise Remove the door by raising it from the lower hinge. hinge up. Upper hinge Keeper Lower hinge Disassemble Door, raising it from Hinge Center. Height Adjustment Leveling the doors may not be possible when the floor is not leveled, or is of weak or poor construction.
iNSTALLATiON If the heights of the Freezer doors Method 2, only allows a maximum of 3mm of adjustment) are different (1) Use the wider side of the number Method 1 is recommended. spanner to turn locking nut ( For freezer doors, use spanner clockwise to unscrew the locking nut.
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 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.
HOW TO USE Control Panel (Applicable to some models only) Control Panel Features Express Freeze This function increases both ice making and freezing capabilities. 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.
HOW TO USE Control Panel Features (continued) CAUTiON Display Mode (For Store Use Only) The Display Mode disables all cooling in the refrigerator and freezer sections to conserve energy while on display in a retail store. When activated OFF will display on the control panel and the display will remain on for 20 seconds.
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HOW TO USE 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.
HOW TO USE Storing Frozen Food Food Storage Tips * The following tips may not be applicable NOTE depending on the model. Check a freezer food guide or a reliable cookbook for further information about preparing Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight food for freezing or food storage times.
HOW TO USE Storing Frozen Food (continued) Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves Packaging The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable Successful freezing depends on correct to meet your individual storage needs. Your packaging. When you close and seal the model may have either glass or wire shelves. package, it must not allow air or moisture in or out.
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.
HOW TO USE Big Fresh Zone Refitting the Big Fresh Zone drawer Removal of the Big Fresh Zone drawer. 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 Pull the drawer back to the end of its while lowering it at the same time.
HOW TO USE How to remove and refit the How to refit vegetable box vegetable box Lift the vegetable box drawer assembly on How to remove vegetable box to an angle and place it into the refrigerator compartment ready for fitting. While the refrigerator doors are wide open, take out all the shelves from the refrigerator compartment.
HOW TO USE Extra Space Tilting Fresh Basket Store small foods like eggs, ham, cheese, etc. Ideal for storing vegetables soon to be eaten. Multi-collection Multi-collection corner supporter corner supporter To open, lift the latch and gently pull the basket back. Open and close pushing or pulling grips.
HOW TO USE Tilting Fresh Basket Door-In-Door (Applicable to Disassembly some models only) The Door-In-Door compartment allows for easy Raise magicspace cover up and take it out. access of commonly used food items. The inner Door-In-Door includes two door bins, Cheese &...
HOW TO USE Door-In-Door Shelf Disassembly Remove screws on both sides of magic (Applicable to some models only) space cover. Raise magicspace cover up and take it out. Hold the bottom of lower basket and raise it up to take it out. Left : two separate units Right : single unit type...
HOW TO USE Adjustable Moving Basket Ice Maker To make ice cubes, fill the ice tray with It can be moved up and down as necessary, and water and insert in its position. used conveniently. To move Adjustable Moving Basket up or ice Trays down, remove all items from the basket first.
HOW TO USE Fresh Zone Freezer Drawer Removal Put food in the fresh zone and keep the cap Pull out the Freezer drawer to the end of tightly closed for storage. its travel (as per below fig)and remove all It is possible to keep fresh some food for of the contents.
HOW TO USE Freezer/Fridge basket Refitting the Freezer Drawer You can store small packaged frozen food Insert both rollers into the guides with (Freezer basket), small packaged refrigerated the front of the drawer slightly raised and food or beverages (Fridge basket) such as milk, gently push in.
MAiNTENANCE MAINTENANCE Cleaning Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically; however, clean both sections about once a month to prevent odors. Wipe up spills immediately. Always unplug the refrigeration before cleaning. General Cleaning Tips WARNiNg Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. Use non-flammable cleaner.
MAiNTENANCE Replacing the Pure N Fresh filter Inside Walls (allow freezer to warm up so the cloth will not stick) It is recommended that you replace the Pure N To help remove odors, you can wash the inside Fresh filter: of the refrigerator with a mixture of baking soda and warm water.
LG service center. Only use the Smart Diagnosis feature when Press and hold the Freezer Temperature instructed to do so by the LG call center agent. button for three The transmission sounds that you will hear are seconds while normal and sound similar to a fax machine.
TROUBLESHOOTiNg TROUBLESHOOTING Review the Troubleshooting section before calling for service; doing so will save you both time and money. Problem Possible Causes Solutions Refrigerator and The refrigerator display control Cancel the OFF mode so that the unit Freezer section is set to OFF (some models). commences operation.
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TROUBLESHOOTiNg Problem Possible Causes Solutions Refrigerator or Refrigerator was recently It may take up to 24 hours for each compartment Freezer section is installed. to reach the desired temperature. too warm. Air vents are blocked. Rearrange items to allow air to flow throughout the compartment.
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TROUBLESHOOTiNg Problem Possible Causes Solutions Interior moisture Doors are opened often or for When the doors are opened often or for long buildup. long periods of time. periods of time, warm, humid air enters the compartment. This raises the temperature and moisture level within the compartment.
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TROUBLESHOOTiNg Problem Possible Causes Solutions Frost or ice Condensation from food with a This is normal for food items with a high water crystals on frozen high water content has frozen content. food (inside of inside of the food package. sealed package).
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TROUBLESHOOTiNg Problem Possible Causes Solutions Pulsating or Your refrigerator is designed Normal Operation High-Pitched to run more efficiently to keep Sound your food items at the desired temperature. The high efficiency compressor may cause your new refrigerator to run longer than your old one, but it is still more energy efficient than previous models.
• You can take your appliance either to the shop where you purchased the product, or contact your local government waste office for details of your nearest authorised WEEE collection point. For the most up to date information for your country please see www.lg.com/global/recycling...
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