LG F31GDA User Manual

Order Number

: GETEC-C1-16-277

FCC Part 18

Test Report Number

: GETEC-E3-16-032 Page 1 / 1

APPENDIX H

: USER’S MANUAL

EUT Type: Refrigerator

FCC ID.: BEJF31GDA

OWNER’S MANUAL

FRENCH DOOR
REFRIGERATOR

Please read this owner's manual thoroughly before
operating and keep it handy for reference at all times.

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ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

3 PRODUCT FEATURES

4 IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

7 COMPONENTS

7 Refrigerator Exterior
8 Refrigerator Interior

9 INSTALLATION

9 Installation Overview
10 Specifications
11 Unpacking the Refrigerator
11 Choosing the Proper Location
11 - Flooring
12 - Ambient Temperature
12 - Measuring the Clearances
12 Removing/Assembling the Doors
17 Connecting the Water Line
17 - Before You Begin
18 - Water Pressure
18 - What You Will Need
19 - Water Line Installation Instructions
20 Turning On the Power
21 Leveling
21 Door Alignment
21 - Adjusting Door Height

22 HOW TO USE

22 Before Use
23 Interior LED Display
23 - Interior Display Features
25 -Using the Interior Display
26 Smart Features
30 In-Door Ice Bin
30 - Detaching the In-Door Ice Bin
30 - Assembling the In-Door Ice Bin
31 Automatic Icemaker
33 Ice and Water Dispenser

34 Storing Food
34 - Food Preservation Location
35 - Food Storage Tips
35 - Storing Frozen Food
36 Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves
36 - Detaching the Shelf
36 - Assembling the Shelf
37 - When Closing the Door
37 CustomChill™ Pantry
37 - Setting the CustomChill™ Pantry
38 Crisper Drawers
38 - Removing the Crisper Drawers
38 - Assembling the Crisper Drawers
39 - Removing the Crisper Support Box
39 - Assembling the Crisper Support Box
40 FRESHSteel Container
40 Knock-On Door-in-Door™
41 EasyLift Bin
41 Freezer Drawer
41 - Removing the Freezer Drawer
42 - Assembling the Freezer Drawer
42 - Removing the Drawer Support
43 - Assembling the Drawer Support
43 Refrigerator/Freezer Door Bins

44 MAINTENANCE

44 Cleaning
45 Replacing the Fresh Air Filter
46 Replacing the Water Filter

50 SMART DIAGNOSIS

50 Using Smart Diagnosis™

51 TROUBLESHOOTING

62 WARRANTY

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PRODUCT FEATURES

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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 at 30 second intervals until it is closed.

ICE PLUS

Ice production can be increased by approximately 20 percent when the
freezer section is maintained at the coldest temperature for a 24-hour
period.

AUTO CLOSING HINGE

The refrigerator doors close automatically with a slight push. (The door only
closes automatically when it is open at an angle less than 30°.)

MEASURED FILL DISPENSER

Select from the Measured Fill menu on the dispenser to quickly dispense
pre-measured amounts automatically.

KNOCK-ON DOOR-IN-DOOR

See at a glance if you have enough mustard or cold soft drinks without
opening the door and allowing the cold air to escape.
See at a glance if you have enough mustard or cold soft drinks without
opening the door and allowing the cold air to escape.

AUTO DOOR OPENING

When your hands are full of groceries, open the refrigerator door
automatically by placing a foot near the Auto Door sensor.

FOLD-DOWN BIN RAILS

Use the metal bars on the DID bins as either bin dividers or as rails to keep
tall items secure.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.

This guide contains many important safety messages. Always

read and obey

all safety messages.

WARNING

You can be killed or seriously injured if you do not follow instructions.

CAUTION

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate injury, or product damage.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using your product, basic safety
precautions should be followed, including the following:

Power

NEVER unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull it

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straight out from the outlet.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a

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similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion
damage along its length or at either the plug or connector end.
Do not use an uncertified power outlet.

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Unplug the power plug immediately in the event of a blackout or thunderstorm.

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Plug in the power plug with the power cord facing downward.

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Installation

Contact an authorized service center before you install or relocate the refrigerator.

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When moving your refrigerator away from the wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the power

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cord.
Prior to use, ensure that you are connecting this product to a dedicated, grounded electrical outlet

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rated for use with this product (115V, 60Hz, AC only). It is the user’s responsibility to replace a
standard 2-prong wall outlet with a standard 3-prong wall outlet.
Do not install the refrigerator where there may be a danger of the unit falling.

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Use

DO NOT allow children to climb, stand, or hang on the refrigerator doors or on the shelves in the

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refrigerator. They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves.
Do not hang on to or place heavy objects on the refrigerator’s dispenser.

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Do not place heavy or dangerous objects (bottles with liquid) on the refrigerator.

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Do not put live animals inside the refrigerator.

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Do not allow children to climb into the product when it is in use.

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In the event of a gas leak (propane/LPG), ensure adequate ventilation and contact an authorized service

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center before resuming use. Do not touch or disassemble the electric outlet of the refrigerator.
In the event of a refrigerant leak, move flammable objects away from the refrigerator. Ensure adequate

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ventilation and contact an authorized service center.
Do not use or place flammable substances (chemicals, medicine, cosmetics, etc) near the refrigerator

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or store them inside the refrigerator. Do not place the refrigerator in the vicinity of flammable gas.
Do not overfill or pack items too tightly into door bins. Doing so may cause damage to the bin or

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personal injury if items are removed with excessive force.

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 WARNING or CAUTION. These words mean:

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Do not hit the glass door panel with excessive force. Do not allow hard objects like cookware or

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glass bottles to hit the glass door panel. The glass could break, resulting in a risk of personal injury or
product damage.

This product is not to be used for special purposes such as the storage of medicine or test materials

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or for use on ships, etc.
Unplug the power plug before cleaning or repairing the refrigerator.

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When you replace the light bulb in the refrigerator, unplug the refrigerator or turn off the power.

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Do not modify or extend the power cord.

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Do not use a dryer to dry the interior. Do not light a candle to remove interior odors.

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For your safety, this appliance must be properly grounded. Have the wall outlet and the circuit

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checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.
Do not use an outlet that can be turned off with a switch. Do not use an extension cord. It is the

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user’s responsibility to replace a standard 2-prong wall outlet with a standard 3-prong wall outlet.
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.

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Do not use an adapter plug and plug the power plug into a multi-outlet extension cord.

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Disconnect the power cord immediately if you hear a noise, smell a strange odor or detect smoke

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coming from the appliance.
Turn the power off if water or dust penetrates into the refrigerator. Call a service agent.

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Do not disassemble or modify the refrigerator.

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Do not put hands, feet, or metal objects below or behind the refrigerator.

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Do not operate the refrigerator or touch the power cord with wet hands.

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In refrigerators with automatic icemakers, avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector

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mechanism or with the heating element that releases the cubes. Do not place fingers or hands on the
automatic ice-making mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in.

When dispensing ice from the dispenser, do not use crystal ceramics.

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Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment with wet or damp hands, when your

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refrigerator is in operation.
Do not put glass containers, glass bottles or soda in the freezer.

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This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory

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or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Do not refreeze frozen food that has thawed completely. Doing so may result in a serious health

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issue.
If you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make sure the CFC coolant is removed for proper

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disposal by a qualified servicer. If you release CFC coolant, you may be fined or imprisoned in
accordance with the relevant environmental law.

Junked or abandoned refrigerators are dangerous, even if they are sitting for only a few days. When

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disposing of the refrigerator, remove the packing materials from the door or take off the doors but
leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.

If connected to a circuit protected by fuses, use time delay fuse.

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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.

WARNING

This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using your product, basic safety
precautions should be followed, including the following:

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CAUTION

Installation

The refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance with the Installer Instructions that were

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taped to the front of the refrigerator.
Be careful when you unpack and install the refrigerator. Immediately dispose of plastic and other

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packing materials out of reach of children.
The appliance must be positioned for easy access to a power source.

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Use

Close the door carefully when children are around.

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Keep fingers out of pinch point areas; clearances between the doors and cabinets are

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necessarily small. Be careful closing doors when children are nearby.
If you store food improperly, be aware that it may fall and cause injury.

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Do not use aerosols near the refrigerator.

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Do not store articles on the top of the appliance.

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Maintenance

Do not use strong detergents like wax or thinners for cleaning. Clean with a soft cloth.

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Wipe foreign objects (such as dust and water) off the prongs of the power plug and contact

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areas regularly.
Do not store, disassemble or repair the refrigerator by yourself.

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Remove any dust or foreign matter from the power plug pins.

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Do not use a wet or damp cloth when cleaning the plug.

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If the refrigerator is disconnected from the power supply, you should wait for at least five

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minutes before plugging it back in.
If you notice a chemical or burning plastic smell or see smoke, unplug the refrigerator

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immediately and contact your LG Electronics Service Center.

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:

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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COMPONENTS

Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features of your refrigerator.
*The appearance and specifications of the actual product may differ depending on the model.

Refrigerator Exterior

Interior LED Display

Displays the refrigerator and
freezer’s target temperature,
the air filter condition and the
network connection status.

Refrigerator

Preserves food.

Freezer

Preserves frozen food.

Dispenser Control Panel

Displays the icemaker and
dispenser modes and the water
filter status.

Filtered Water and
Ice Dispenser

Dispenses purified water and ice.

Knock-On
Door-in-Door

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Refrigerator Interior

LED Interior Lamp

The interior lamps light up
the inside of the refrigerator.

Adjustable Refrigerator Shelf

The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable
to meet your individual storage needs.

Refrigerator
Bin

Crisper

Freezer Bin

FreshSteel Container

CustomChill™
Pantry

Freezer
Drawer

Freezer
Drawer

Indoor Ice Bin

Ice cubes are
automatically
produced.

Knock-On
Door-in-Door™

See what's inside the
Door-in-Door compartment
without opening the door.
Keeps the cold air inside
and saves energy.

Condiment Bin

Crisper

Freezer Bin