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OWNER’S MANUAL REFRIGERATOR Please read this owner's manual thoroughly before operating and keep it handy for reference at all times. www.lg.com...
Table of contents Introduction Entry Basic safety precautions Identification of parts Installation Where to install Door removal Door replacement Feed water pipe installation Height adjustment Operation Starting Adjusting the temperatures and functions Health Guard Refrigerator home bar Shelf Folding shelf Egg box Deodorizer Freezer/Fridge basket...
Introduction Entry The model and serial numbers are found on the inner case or Right side of refrigerator compartment of this unit. These numbers are unique to this unit and not available to others. You should record requested information here and retain this guide as a permanent record of your purchase.
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Introduction WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your product, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following. Read all instructions before using this appliance. 1. When connecting the power The dedicated outlet should be used. •...
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Introduction Do not pull out the cord or touch the power plug with wet hands. It may cause electric shock or injury. Remove water or dust from the power plug and insert it with the ends of the pins securely connected. Dust, water or unstable connection may fire or electric shock.
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Introduction 2. When using the refrigerator Do not place the heavy object or the dangerous object (container with liquid) on the refrigerator. It may be dropped to cause injury, fire or electric shock when opening or closing the door. Do not install the refrigerator in the wet place or the place which water or rain splashes.
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Introduction Do not use the combustible spray near the refrigerator. It may cause fire. Install in places away from the fire such as the place where flammable gas is leaked. It may cause fire. Do not place flower vase, cup, cosmetics, medicine or any container with water on the refrigerator.
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Introduction Do not spray water at the outside or the inside of the refrigerator or do not clean it with benzene or thinner. Deterioration of insulation of electric parts may cause electric shock or fire. Service When any strange smell or smoke is detected from the center refrigerator, disconnect the power plug immediately and contact to the service center.
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Introduction Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction. Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer. Do not damage the refrigerant circuit. 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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Introduction Do not touch food or containers at the freezer with wet hands. It may cause frostbite. Do not put ice in thin crystal cup or ceramic ware. It may break cup or ceramic ware to cause injury. When the electricity is off, remove ice from the ice bucket (only for the model with the dispenser).
Introduction Because opening or closing the door or the home bar of the refrigerator may cause injury to the person around it, be careful, please. Opening or closing the door may cause feet or hands to be caught in the chink in door or the child to be get hurt by the corner.
Installation Where to Install Select a good 1. Place your appliance where it is easy to location use. 2. Avoid placing the unit near heat sources, direct sunlight or moisture. 3. To ensure proper air circulation around the fridge -freezer, please maintain sufficient space on both the sides as well as top and maintain at least 2 inches (5 cm) from the rear wall.
Installation Door removal Lower cover Electric Shock Hazard WARNING Disconnect electrical supply to refrigerator before installing. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury. Feed water tube If your access door is too narrow for the refrigerator to pass through, remove the refrigerator door and pass the refrigerator laterally.
Installation Pass the Pass the refrigerator laterally through the access refrigerator door as shown in the right figure. TEMP TEMP Door replacement Mount them in the reverse sequence of removal after they pass through the access door. Feed water pipe installation Before Automatic ice maker operation needs water pressure of 147~834 kPa installation...
Installation Height adjustment Height difference When the floor is - When the height of the door may not be not leveled leveled when the floor is not leveled. When the freezer door is lower – Use the (-) driver or spanner to turn the groove or nut of the height adjustment screw on the left to the counterclockwise direction to level the door.
Operation Starting When your refrigerator is first installed, allow it to stabilize at normal operating temperatures for 2-3 hours prior to filling it with fresh or frozen foods. If operation is interrupted, wait 5 minutes before restarting. Adjusting the temperatures and functions Refreshment Center Function display board NOTE...
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Operation You can adjust temperature of and freezer room and refrigerator room. Freezer Freezer Compartment temperature adjustment control Setting temperature Refrigerator Refrigerator Compartment temperature adjustment control Setting temperature The actual inner temperature varies depending on the food status, as the indicated setting temperature is a target temperature, not actual temperature within refrigerator.
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Operation Dispenser use Select among crushed ice, water, and cubed ice and press the push switch with a glass or other container. Crushed Ice Water Cubed Ice Light the crushed ice Light the water lamp by Light the cubed ice lamp by pressing the pressing the selection lamp by pressing the...
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Operation - Do not disassemble the ice maker unless it is WARNING necessary. - Hold the ice storage bin using both hands so that it does not fall. - Do not touch the ice dispenser with your hand or tool. - Because the ice maker can operate by opening the freezer door, please take precaution.
Operation Health Guard Health Guard provides the antibacterial function of removing virus or bacteria as well as Health Guard the deodorizer function of removing the odor within the refrigerator. The performance test of the Health Guard has been done and proved through a public certification organization ( Intertek •...
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Operation Install the new filter. How to install the new filter - Insert the new Health Guard in the filter cover so that the white part of the filter and the BACK label is visible. Be careful not to switch the direction of the Health CAUTION Guard inserted on the filter cover.
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Operation This button stops operation of different button. Lock Locking or Release is repeated whenever the is pressed more than 3 seconds. If you use the button, none of the other buttons will work until you LOCK UNLOCK unlock them. The other Door open warning functions...
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Operation When ice maker Ice is lumped together does not operate When ice is lumped together, take the ice lumps out of the ice storage bin, smoothly break them into small pieces, and then place them into the ice storage bin again.
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Operation How ice/cold Water is cooled while stored in the water tank in freezer door, and then sent to water is supplied the dispenser. Ice is made in the automatic ice maker and sent to the dispenser divided into crushed or cubed form ice. NOTE It is normal that the water is not very cold at first.
Operation Refrigerator Home Bar Press the mid left part of the Home Bar until you hear a Using the Family Press until Home Bar click sound. you hear the "Click" • You can store more food in the larger Home Bar. sound •...
Operation Shelf How to use You can store side dish or refrigerated food on the shelf with sufficient space in between the containers. How to 1. Hold the front part of the shelf and pull it out until it disassemble gets blocked by the hooking part.
Operation Egg box You can move the egg box to wherever you want. [Type-1] [Type-2] NOTE Never use the egg box as an ice storage bin. It can be broken. • Never store the egg box in the freezer compartment or fresh compartment. •...
Operation Fresh compartment How to use You can store fruits or vegetables. How to 1. Hold the front handle of the fresh compartment and pull disassemble the it out until it gets blocked by the hooking part. upper fresh compartment 2.
Operation Vacuum fresh compartment How to use Keep Vegetables and Fruits Fresh Longer. - Store vegetables and fruits in the bigger vegetable drawer with enhanced sealing capability. The new Magic Crisper feature can maintain the vegetable drawer in optimal humidity by absorbing moisture when humidity is high and releasing moisture when humidity is low.
Suggestion on food storage Location of foods (Refer to identification of parts) Freezer Store various frozen foods such as meat, fish, compartment ice cream, frozen snacks, etc.. shelf Freezer Store small packed frozen food. Temperature is likely to increase as door compartment opens.
Suggestion on food storage Storing foods Store fresh food in the refrigerator compartment. How food is frozen and thawed is an important factor in maintaining its freshness and flavor. Do not store food which goes bad easily at low temperatures, such as bananas, and melons.
Care and maintenance General information Vacation time During average length vacations, you will probably find it best to leave the refrigerator in operation. Place freezable items in freezer for longer life. When you plan not to operate, remove all food, disconnect the power cord, clean the interior thoroughly, and leave each door OPEN to prevent odor formation.
Care and maintenance Trouble shooting Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you both time and expense. This list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance. Occurrence Possible cause Solution Runing of refrigerator...
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Care and maintenance Occurrence Possible cause Solution Refrigerator Thermostat is keeping the refrigerator This is normal. The refrigerator goes on compressor at a constant temperature. and off to keep the temperature constant. does not run. Temperatures are too cold Temperature in the Set the freezer control to a warmer Freezer control is set too cold freezer is too cold...
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Care and maintenance Possible cause Solution Occurrence Sound and noise Louder sound Today’s refrigerators have increased It is normal for sound levels to be higher. levels when storage capacity and maintain more refrigerator is on. even temperatures. Louder sound Refrigerator operates at higher pressures This is normal.
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Care and maintenance Occurrence Possible cause Solution Odors in refrigerator Clean interior with sponge,warm water Interior needs to be cleaned. and baking soda. Cover food completely. Food with strong odor is in the refrigerator. Some containers and wrapping materials Use a different container or brand of produce odors.
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Care and maintenance Occurrence Possible cause Solution Ice has melted and frozen around auger Remove ice storage bin, and thaw and Dispenser will not dispense due to infrequent use, temperature the contents. Clean bin, wipe dry and ice. fluctuations and/or power outrages. replace in proper position.
Care and maintenance It is Normal... The following occurrences are normal. Occurrence Solution Noise This is the sound of various parts expanding/contracting When you hear "Tak" or "Took" sound or various control devices operating depending on the temperature change within the refrigerator. When you hear This is the count of compressor or fan operating when "Deureureuk~", "Dulkuk"...
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Care and maintenance DISPOSAL OF YOUR OLD APPLIANCE 1. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the e-waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2011. 2. All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities.
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LG Electronics India Pvt, Ltd., warrants to the end-user customer that the LG refrigerator is free from defects in material or workmanship, under normal domestic use, for a period commencing on the data of purchase and enduring for the warranty period as stipulated, subject...
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