OWNER’S MANUAL BOTTOM FREEZER REFRIGERATOR Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. Model Name/Nombre de Modelo GM-B208ST www.lg.com P/No. MFL61987631...
TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions Glide ‘N’ Serve Requirements for Ground Connection Crisper Humidity Control When Connecting the Power OptiBin Crispers When Using Refrigerator Crisper cover with interior lattice Door Racks Parts and Features Dairy Compartment Egg Compartment Refrigerator Installation 12-18 Freezer Section Unpacking...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY MESSAGES BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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 DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION.
WARNING • Repair or replace immediately all electric service • Keep fingers out of pinch point areas; clearances cords that have become frayed or otherwise between the doors and cabinet are necessarily damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or small.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Don’t use an extension cord If possible, connect the refrigerator to its own individual electrical outlet to prevent it and other appliances or household lights from causing an overload that could cause a power outage. Accessibility of Supply Plug The refrigerator-freezer should be so positioned that the supply plug is accessible for quick disconnection...
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WARNING Do not extend or modify the length of the Unplug the power plug when cleaning, power plug. handling the refrigerator. • It may cause electric shock or injury. It causes electric shock or fire by the electric damage of the power cord or others. Do not pull out the cord or touch the power Remove water or dust from the power plug plug with wet hands.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2. When using the refrigerator Do not install the refrigerator in the wet place Do not place the heavy object or the or the place which water or rain splashes. dangerous object (container with liquid) on Deterioration of insulation of electric parts the refrigerator.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not place flower vase, cup, cosmetics, In case of thunder and lightning, or not in use medicine or any container with water for a long period of time, detach the power on the refrigerator. plug. It may cause fire, electric shock or There is a danger of electric shock or fire.
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CAUTION Violating this direction may cause injury or damage house or furniture. Always be careful, please. Do not place the food in disorder inside the Do not touch food or containers at the freezer refrigerator. with wet hands. The food may fall during opening and closing It may cause frostbite.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING 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.
PARTS AND FEATURES Drawer Model Read this section to familiarize yourself with the parts and features of your new refrigerator. NOTE: This guide covers different models. Your refrigerator could have some or all of the features and parts listed below. The location of some of the parts may not correspond to that of your model. Refrigerator Temperature Control Freezer Light Refrigerator Light...
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION INSTALLATION WARNING • To minimize noise and vibration, the refrigerator MUST be installed on a solidly constructed floor. EXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARD • Carpeting and soft tile surfaces are not Use two or more people to move and install recommended.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS For moving the refrigerator through a house door, it might be necessary to remove refrigerator and freezer door handles. IMPORTANT: Before starting, turn off and unplug the refrigerator. Remove all food and the racks from the doors. TOOLS YOU MIGHT NEED OR USE 10 mm 1/4 in...
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REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION • Loose the grounding screw (7) and the pins (8) located over the hinge, after, lift the hinge and remove it (9). • Place the hinge lid (6) and install both screws (7). Be sure the door is correctly assembled. •...
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REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION • Place the hinge’s lid (11) and screw the two screws (12). 4. To install the handle of the refrigerator Check that the door is well installed. • Install the mounting screws over the door (1) place the handle over them (2) and tight the screws up (3).
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION 6. To install the freezer handle • Remove the screws (2) from both sides of the rail track. • Install the mounting screws over the door (1) place the handle over them (2) and tight the screws up (3). •...
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REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION • With both hands, hold the center of the bar and push • Push the drawer down into position and tighten the it in so that it is fit to both rails simultaneously. screws (3). • With the drawer fully extended, insert the lower basket CAUTION: When removing the drawer, do not hold over the front part of the rail assembly and then the...
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION CLOSING AND ALIGNING THE DOORS Aligning the Doors If the spacing between the doors is uneven, follow the instructions below to align them: Closing the Doors Your refrigerator has two front leveling screws, one on 1. With one hand, lift up the door you want to raise at the right and one on the left.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR ENSURING PROPER AIR CIRCULATION CAUTION WHEN CLOSING THE DOOR In order to obtain stable temperature, the air must flow between the freezer and refrigerator sections. As shown in the illustration below, the cold air enters through the bottom part and circulates upward. This air returns below the freezer floor and the rest of the air enters the refrigerator section through the top vent.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR ADJUSTING CONTROL SETTINGS FOOD STORAGE GUIDE Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding food. It is best to wait 24 hours before adding ITEMS HOW TO STORE food to the refrigerator. The mid-settings indicated in the Storing Fresh Food Wrap or store food in the previous section should be correct for normal household refrigerator usage.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Packaging Recommendations: REFRIGERATOR SECTION • Use sealed plastic containers. REFRIGERATOR SHELVES • Use plastic containers with a smooth surface. • Package with aluminum foil of high resistance. The shelving of your refrigerator can be adjusted to • Wrap with paper layered with plastic. comply with your storage necessities;...
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Sliding Shelves (in some models) CRISPER HUMIDITY CONTROL (in some models) You can slide some of the shelves in your refrigerator You can control the amount of humidity in the towards inside or outside like explained below. moisture-sealed crispers.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR OPTIBIN CRISPERS (in some models) CAUTION: Be careful when you handle the glass The OptiBin crisper maintains fruits and vegetables cover because it could loose. fresh allowing you to easily control the humidity inside the drawers. The Optibin crispers include 1) a front Removing the Interior Lattice humidity control and 2) a system that allows you to preserve or avoid humidity.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR DAIRY COMPARTMENT (in some models) DURABASE DIVIDER (in some models) • To remove the dairy compartment, simply lift it and Allows organizing the Durabase pull straight out (1). area in 2 sections. • To replace the dairy compartment, slide it in above For moving the divider, just move the desired location and push down until it stops (2).
REFRIGERATOR CARE AND CLEANING BACK COVER WARNING WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Before you begin, either unplug the refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit breaker or fuse box. Do not use flammable cleaners. Not following these instructions can cause death, explosion or fire. NOTE: Back Cover should only be removed by a qualified Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost...
REFRIGERATOR CARE AND CLEANING POWER INTERRUPTIONS WHEN YOU MOVE When you are moving your refrigerator to a new 1. In case of a black out, call your electric company home, follow these steps to prepare it for the and ask how long it will last. move.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE UNDERSTANDING SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR Your new refrigerator might produce certain noises that • You will hear a bell sound caused by the flow of the your previous refrigerator did not. It is normal if you worry. refrigerant, water pipe or objects located on the superior Most of the new sounds you will be hearing are actually part of the refrigerator.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Causes Solutions STRANGE SOUNDS • The refrigerator is not correctly • You need to adjust the leveling screws due the OR SNOOZING/ positioned. floor is unleveled or weak. Read the Installation VIBRATIONS section. • The replaced refrigerator was an •...
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Causes Solutions • When you open the door, the warm air enters • The door opens itself as soon as in the refrigerator. When this air is cooled down THE DOORS ARE you close it. it occupies less volume and creates a vacuum HARD TO OPEN effect.