LG BOTTOM FREEZER REFRIGERATOR User Manual

LG BOTTOM FREEZER REFRIGERATOR User Manual

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BOTTOM FREEZER
REFRIGERATOR
User's Guide
Please read this guide thoroughly before operating and
keep it handy for reference at all times.
LOD"WKA Z
ZAMRAØALNIKIEM
Instrukcja Uøytkownika
Przed uruchomieniem lodÛwki prosimy dok≥adnie zapoznaÊ
siÍ z t± Instrukcj±, ktÛra powinna byÊ zawsze " pod rÍk± ".
P/No. 3828JL8097F
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  • Page 1 BOTTOM FREEZER REFRIGERATOR User’s Guide Please read this guide thoroughly before operating and keep it handy for reference at all times. LOD”WKA Z ZAMRAØALNIKIEM Instrukcja Uøytkownika Przed uruchomieniem lodÛwki prosimy dok≥adnie zapoznaÊ siÍ z t± Instrukcj±, ktÛra powinna byÊ zawsze " pod rÍk± ". P/No.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS English Version Dairy Bin (Optional) Polish Version Modular Door Bin Safety Instructions 3–4 Egg Box (Optional) Parts and Features u u Freezer section Refrigerator Installation 6–13 Tilting Door Unpacking Your Refrigerator Ice Bin Installation Tilt- Out Door Basket (Optional) 23 Removing and Replacing Durabase Your Refrigerator Handles...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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.
  • Page 4: Risk Of Child Entrapment

    w w DANGER: RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT Child entrapment and suffocation are not BEFORE YOU THROW AWAY problems of the past. Junked or abandoned YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR refrigerators are still dangerous…even if they will OR FREEZER sit for just a few days. If you are getting rid of •...
  • Page 5: Parts And Features

    PARTS AND FEATURES Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features. Page references are included for your convenience. NOTE: This guide covers several different models. The refrigerator you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed below. The locations of the features shown below may not match your model.
  • Page 6: Refrigerator Installation

    REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION INSTALLATION w w WARNING 1. To avoid vibration, the unit must be level. If required, adjust the leveling screws to Excessive Weight Hazard compensate for unevenness of the floor. The front should be slightly higher than the rear to Use two or more people to move and install aid in door closing.
  • Page 7: How To Remove Door Handles

    REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION HOW TO REMOVE DOOR HANDLES To move refrigerator through a house door, it maybe necessary to remove the refrigerator door handles. NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page. 1. Removing Refrigerator Handle • Grasp the handle tightly with both hands and slide the handle up (1)(this may require some force).
  • Page 8 REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION HOW TO REPLACE DOOR HANDLES NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page. 1. Replacing Refrigerator Door Handle • Align keyhole slots (1) on the top and bottom of the back of the handle with the screws (2) mounted on the front of the door.
  • Page 9: Removing And Replacing Refrigerator Doors

    REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION REMOVING AND REPLACING REFRIGERATOR DOORS 1. Removing Refrigerator Door w CAUTION: Before you begin, unplug the refrigerator. Remove food and bins from doors. u u Left Door - FIG.2 1. Disconnect water supply tube by pushing back on the disconnect ring (3). - FIG.1 2.
  • Page 10 REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION 2. Replacing Refrigerator Door u u Right Door 1. Lower the door onto middle hinge pin (9). 2. Fit top hinge (7) over hinge lever latch (8) and into place. Insert hinge lever (6) under lever latch. Rotate lever counterclockwise to secure hinge.
  • Page 11: How To Remove And Install The Pullout Drawer

    REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL • With both hands, hold both sides of the door and pull it up to separate it from the rails. THE PULLOUT DRAWER IMPORTANT: To avoid possible injury or product or property damage, you will need two people to perform the following instructions.
  • Page 12 REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL • Make sure you have a right rail cover for each side. THE PULLOUT DRAWER Right IMPORTANT: To avoid possible injury or product Rail Cover or property damage, you will need two people to perform the following instructions.
  • Page 13: And Doors

    REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION LEVELING AND DOOR ALIGNMENT 3. Open both doors again and check to make sure that they close easily. If not, tilt the Leveling refrigerator slightly more to the rear by turning After installing, secure the product with the LEG both leveling screws clockwise.
  • Page 14: Using Your Refrigerator

    USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR SETTING THE CONTROLS Filter • It displays in months the number of months left • Your refrigerator has a control pad on the to exchange the filter from the moment power is dispenser that lets you regulate the temperature connected to the refrigerator.
  • Page 15 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR w CAUTIONS Throw away the first 20 ice cubes made, and the first 7 glass of dispensed water after installation. This is also recommended if the refrigerator has not been used for a long time. Keep children away from the dispenser. Ice Bucket Children may play with or damage the controls.
  • Page 16: How To Use A New Door Ice Bucket

    USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR HOW TO USE A NEW DOOR ICE BUCKET The ice maker will stop producing ice when ice bucket is full. If you need more ice, please use the extra ice bucket in freezer compartment so icemaker can keep producing ice. How to remove the Door Ice Bucket.
  • Page 17: Adjusting Control Settings

    USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR ADJUSTING CONTROL SETTINGS FOOD STORAGE GUIDE Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight before making final adjustments. It is best to wait and moisture-proof material unless otherwise 24 hours before doing this.
  • Page 18: Storing Frozen Food

    USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR STORING FROZEN FOOD REFRIGERATOR SECTION NOTE: For further information about preparing WATER DISPENSER food for freezing or food storage times, check a freezer guide or a reliable cookbook. Tray can be easily removed by pressing and pulling it. Packaging Successful freezing depends on correct packaging.
  • Page 19: Refrigerator Shelves

    USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR SHELVES w w CAUTION: Make sure that shelves are level from one side to the other. Failure to do so The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to may result in the shelf falling or spilling food. meet your individual storage needs.
  • Page 20: Snack Pan

    USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR SNACK PAN REMOVING CRISPER u u Crispers without rails While holding the chef fresh with one hand, pull it 1. To remove, pull drawer out to full extension. forward slightly. 2. Lift the front of the crisper, then pull straight out. 3.
  • Page 21: Crisper Cover With Lattice On Inner Surface

    USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR To remove crisper door flap: CRISPER COVER WITH LATTICE ON INNER SURFACE 1. Raise the door flap as high as it will open. 2. Press the plastic hinge toward the center of the To remove the lattice on inner surface: door flap with your finger.
  • Page 22: Dairy Bin (Optional)

    USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR DAIRY BIN (Optional) EGG BOX (Optional) 1. To remove the dairy bin, simply lift it and pull Store Egg Box on interior shelf, not on door shelf. straight out. w w CAUTION: Do not use the egg box as an ice 2.
  • Page 23: U U Freezer Section

    USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR FREEZER SECTION TILT-OUT DOOR BASKET (Optional) To remove basket TILTING DOOR 1. Pull one of the brackets upward. The tilting door provides easy access for stored 2. Remove basket from both brackets. foods. To replace basket How to use: 1.
  • Page 24: Durabase

    USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR DURABASE PULL OUT DRAWER 1. To remove the Durabase, push it back to the To separate the drawer, push the front left and end as much as possible. Tilt up the front of right hooks in direction to pull up and remove. the Durabase and pull straight out.
  • Page 25: Filter

    USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR FILTER 2. Replace with a new cartridge. Take the new cartridge out of its packaging It is recommended that you replace the filter and remove protective cover from the o-rings. when the water filter indicator light turns on or With cartridge knob in the vertical position, your water dispenser or ice maker performance push the new filter cartridge into the cover...
  • Page 26: Care And Cleaning

    CARE AND CLEANING PLASTIC PARTS (covers and panels) w w WARNING Do not use window sprays, abrasive cleansers, or flammable fluids. These can scratch or damage the material. CONDENSER COILS Remove base cover. (See the base cover section on page 13.) Use a vacuum cleaner with an extended Explosion Hazard attachment to clean condenser coils.
  • Page 27: Power Interruptions

    CARE AND CLEANING To change the freezer light: WHEN YOU GO ON VACATION 1. Unplug refrigerator power cord form outlet. If you choose to leave the refrigerator on while you are away, follow these steps to 2. Using a flat instrument, gently pry the lamp prepare your refrigerator before you leave.
  • Page 28: About The Automatic Icemaker

    ABOUT THE AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER NOTE: If the cube size is smaller or larger than w w WARNING you expected, you can regulate the size with the cube size button. Personal Injury Hazard Every time you press the cube size button, the indicator moves up on light.
  • Page 29: Connecting The Water Line

    CONNECTING THE WATER LINE • Two 1/4″ ″ outer BEFORE YOU BEGIN diameter This water line installation is not warranted by the compression nuts refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer. Follow and 2 ferrules these instructions carefully to minimize the risk of (sleeves) to connect expensive water damage.
  • Page 30: Installation Instructions

    CONNECTING THE WATER LINE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 7. CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE (CONTINUED) Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for copper tubing onto the end of the 4. FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE tubing and connect it to the shutoff valve. Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into the with the pipe clamp.
  • Page 31 CONNECTING THE WATER LINE 9. CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE 10. TURN THE WATER ON AT THE REFRIGERATOR SHUTOFF VALVE Tighten any connections that leak. Removing and Replacing Valve Cover Reattach the compressor compartment NOTE: Before making the connection to the access cover.
  • Page 32: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE UNDERSTANDING SOUNDS YOU • The defrost timer will click when the automatic defrost cycle begins and ends. The thermostat MAY HEAR control (or refrigerator control, depending on the Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your model) will also click when cycling on and off. old one didn’t make.
  • Page 33 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Check if… Then… COMPRESSOR The refrigerator that was replaced was u Modern refrigerators with more storage MOTOR SEEMS an older model. space require more operating time. TO RUN TOO The room temperature is hotter than u The motor will run longer under warm MUCH normal.
  • Page 34 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Check if… Then… ICE HAS OFF- The icemaker was recently installed. u Discard first few batches of ice to TASTE OR avoid discolored or off-flavored ice. ODOR The ice has been stored for too long. u Throw away old ice and make new supply.
  • Page 35 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Check if… Then… TEMPERATURE The air vents are blocked. Cold air u Locate air vents by using your hand to IS TOO WARM circulates from the freezer to the fresh sense airflow and move all packages OR THERE IS food section and back again through that block vents and restrict airflow.
  • Page 36: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model number GR-L218 Total capacity 557 L Freezer capacity 175 L Refrigerator capacity 382 L Height 1771 mm Width 908 mm Depth 763 mm Weight 137 kg Voltage, frequency 230~240 V, 50 Hz Freezing capacity 9.5 kg/24h Energy cosumption 1.43 kW/24h Efectivity rate Noise level...
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