Smart Grid Function - LG GS73SDS Series Owner's Manual

36 SMART FUNCTIONS

Smart Grid Function

When the refrigerator operates in Smart Grid
mode, the Smart Refrigerator function can control
energy usage or delay the operation of some
functions to save energy during peak usage
periods.
• You can override the Smart Grid function
any time (using the Smart Grid button or
application).
• To use the Smart Grid function, you need to
register your application with your electric utility
company, provided that, your electric utility
company supports the function. In other words,
the Smart Grid function will not be available if
your electric utility company does not support
the function or does not have the capability to
support the function.
Smart Grid Application Features
• Smart Saving_Demand Response
− You can lower energy usage based on
Demand Response (DR) signals from the
utility company. If the refrigerator is operating
in Smart Saving mode according to the DR
signal, you can see a pop up.
• Smart Saving_Demand Response
− Lower energy usage based on time period.
Using the Smart Grid Function
This feature responds to notification events from
your utility company to run high energy consuming
tasks during off-peak periods when demand is
lower. These notification events are known as
Demand Response signals.
If the refrigerator receives a Demand Response
signal from the utility company, the refrigerator will
turn on the Grid LED on the refrigerator display
and control its power consumption according to
the signal. The refrigerator will respond to the
signals received from the utility company as long
as product performance is maintained.
If the refrigerator receives a Demand Response
signal, the refrigerator will operate in Delay
Appliance Load (DAL) or Temporary Appliance
Load Reduction (TALR) mode.
Delay Appliance Load (DAL)
The refrigerator responds to a DAL signal by
providing a moderate load reduction for the
duration of the delay period.
This mode controls functions that consume a lot
of energy such as adjusting the cooling system,
running the defrost cycle, and making ice.
• When the refrigerator operates in DAL mode,
the Grid LED is illuminated on the refrigerator
display.
• DAL mode is automatically deactivated after
the period stipulated by the DAL signal (max.
4 hours) or when you override the Smart Grid
function.
Temporary Appliance Load Reduction
(TALR)
The refrigerator responds to a TALR signal by
aggressively reducing the load for a short time
period, typically 10 minutes. This mode reduces
energy consumption by stopping the compressor
and controlling the functions that consume a lot of
energy such as the defrost cycle and fan.
• When the refrigerator operates in TALR mode,
the Grid LED is illuminated on the refrigerator
display.
• TALR mode is automatically deactivated after
the received duration (max. 10 minutes), or
when you override the Smart Grid function.
The mode is immediately deactivated and the
refrigerator returns to its normal state when the
door is opened or closed, or the dispenser is
used.
Override Smart Grid Mode
To ignore the Demand Response signal from
the utility company and override the Smart Grid
function, push the Smart Grid button while the
refrigerator is in Smart Grid mode.
When you override the Smart Grid function, the
refrigerator ignores the Demand Response signal
and is no longer controlled by the utility company
until the next Demand Response signal is sent.
You can also override the Smart Grid function
using the smart phone app.