LG GC-249V Owner’s Manual

P.NO: MFL38422663

GC-249V
GC-269V
GC-279SL

REFRIGERATOR

OPERATION MANUAL

Please read the manual carefully before
using the refrigerator. After reading the
manual, please keep it for reference when
necessary.

CONTENT

NAME OF PARTS .......................................................................................2

MOVEMENT & TRANSPORTATION ........................................................3

EARTH CONNECTION ..............................................................................3

INSTALLATION ......................................................................................... 4

SAFETY GUARDS .................................................................................. 5-6

HOW TO USE ...........................................................................................7-8

BEST WAYS TO STORE FOOD .............................................................9-10

WAYS TO DISASSEMBLE SPARE PARTS ..............................................11

CLEANING THE REFRIGERATOR .........................................................12

DOES THE REFRIGERATOR HAVE A MALFUNCTION .......................13

THIS IS NOT A MALFUNCTION ..............................................................14

APPENDIX ..................................................................................................15

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NAME OF PARTS

Note: The figure is only for reference.

Temperature control

Refrigerator Shelf

Fruit & vegetable

compartment cover

Fruit & vegetable
compartment

Evaporator

Freezing
compartment drawer

Adjustable foot

Bottle rack

Multi-functional rack

Egg tray

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MOVEMENT & TRANSPORTATION

● BEFORE TRANSPORTATION

1.Remove all the food from the refrigerator,
secure the spare parts such as the shelves
by adhesive tape.

2.Fasten the adjustable foot to the direction.

Adjustable Foot

Note:Please fasten the adjustable foot to the direction before transportation, otherwise the oor

will be scraped or the foot will be blocked from moving.

● DURING TRANSPORTATION

1. Hold tightly the adjustable foot at the
bottom of the refrigerator and the
upper handle at the back.

2. During transportation, please note
that the refrigerator should not be
tilted.

3. When transporting to a more distant
place, the refrigerator should be
placed vertically on the vehicle.
(Otherwise problem will exist)

EARTH CONNECTION

Note: 1.The earth wire of this electrical appliance has been connected to the power plug ,please do
not change the power plug on your own.

2.Plug your refrigerator into a standard 220V household outlet,make sure the socket is
properly earthed.

3.If you receive an electrical shock by touching any part of the refrigerator,you should stop

using the refrigerator immediately and contact the specied maintenance service unit or

the retail shop of this product at once.

ACCESSIBLITY OF SUPPLY PLUG

The refrigerator-freezer should be positioned that the supply plug is accessible for quick

disconnection when accident happens.

POWER CORD REPLACEMENT

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

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INSTALLATION

Installing on a firm and flat surface

- Unstable installation is the main reason
of vibration and noise.

- When the refrigerator is installed unstably,
it can be stabilized by adjusting the
adjustable foot.

- Slightly rising the front part of the
refrigerator allow you to close the door
very easily.

- When installed on a carpet or oor,please put
a rm mat under the refrigerator otherwise

the bottom part will change colour.

Keep an appropriate distance between
the wall

- To ensure proper air circulation around the fridge­freezer, please maintain sufficient space on both
the sides as well As top and maintain at least 2
inches (5 cm) from the rear wall.

- A smaller gap will restrict the operation of the

refrigerator,which may result in an increase in
power.

Installing in a less humid environment

- Do not install the refrigerator in a humid place
or where water can easily be splashed.

- If the refrigerator is installed in a humid
environment,it will go moldy.This will lower
insulation property and cause electricity leakage

Avoid installing near heat and gas

- High temperature will lower the refrigeration

and increase the power consumption.

- Installing near gas or smoke will change the

surface colour of the refrigerator.

Keep distance

Slightly rise
the front part

Adjustable Foot

More than
5cm rear

Humidity

mat

SAFETY GUARDS

● Please use the exclusive power socket.

- If the refrigerator uses the same power socket
as other electrical appliances,the socket could
be overloaded abnormally and fire may be
resulted,which may cause a fire.

Use a exclusive
power socket

● Please note that the back of the

refrigerator should not touch the

power plug.

- The power plug being pressed could be
easily damaged and this may cause fire or
electric shock.

● Please unplug the refrigerator first

before cleaning.Do not do this with
wet hands.

- This may probably cause electric shock.

● Please unplug the refrigerator before

changing the light bulb.

- Changing the light bulb as the refrigerator

is operating may cause an electric shock.

● Please do not put heavy things on top

of the refrigerator.

- When you open the door, the heavy things

could easily fall down and hurt you.

● Please do not climb on the door.

- The refrigerator could be turned over and

hurt small children.

● Please do not store flammable

things like ether,benzene,alcohol
and liquefied gas in the refrigerator.

- Flammable things like ether,benzene,alcohol
and liquefied gas may cause fire.

ether

benzene

alcohol

● Please do not store medicine or

academic information in the
refrigerator.

- Things which require strict

temperature control should
not be stored in the refrigerator,
otherwise they will go bad or
produce accidental effect.

CAUTION

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

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● Please keep away from fire.

- Can cause re.

● In case of a gas leak,please do not

touch the refrigerator and the power
socket, you should open the windows
and the door for ventilation.

- As a spark may cause

a explosion and

lead to re.

● Please do not place water container

such as vases,glasses,cosmetic or
medicine on top of the refrigerator.

- Liquid spilt over
the refrigerator
will reduce the
insulation effect,
and may cause
an electric shock

or re.

● Please do not store bottles in the

freezing compartment.

- As bottles in the freezing compartment,

liquid inside will be frozen and the
bottle will break.

● Please do not install in a humid place
or where water can easily be splashed.

- This will reduce the insulation effect and may
cause an electric shock.

● Please unplug the refrigerator if it is

not to be used for a long time.

- Reduced insulation may cause an

electric shock or re.

● During transportation,please hold the

adjustable feet at the bottom of the
refrigerator and the upper handle at
the back.

- Otherwise,the refrigerator may fall down.

● When the refrigerator is

unplugged, please wait for ve

minutes before you plug it again.

- Otherwise the compressor will be

overloaded.

SAFETY GUARDS

after 5 minutes

HOW TO USE

Initial operation

●Clean the inner part of the refrigerator before using.

●Do not put foods into the refrigerator until it has been plugged in for 3 hours.

Temperature control

●The thermostat used for controlling the temperature inside the refrigerator is located on the
top of the refrigerator.

●The figure on the thermostat does not stand for a practical value. The smaller the figure is,
the higher the temperature inside the refrigerator is.

●Temperature control

Position Function

0 Stop

1-2 Warm

3-4 Normal

5-6 Cold

7 Quick freezing

Thermostat knob

Lamp cover

* Power failure

If power failure is known in advance,please

● Turn the thermostat to "7" two hours before power failure.

● Place more ice cubes in the refrigerator compartment.

● Do not place anymore food in the refrigerator.

● Do not open the door more than necessary.

Note

● Power failure leads to the rising of the freezing compartment's temperature,this may shorten
the storage of foods and decline the quality.

● If the power supply is off for too long,be sure to get rid of any water or ice underside the
drawer of the freezing compartment before reconnection of the power supply, so as to avoid
the foods and the ice freezing together.

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HOW TO USE

Defrost

As the refrigerator operates, the moisture from foods
or in the air may be frosted on to the inner part of the
refrigerator and the surface of evaporator. Too thick
frost will affect the operation of the refrigerator, so
regularly defrosting is necessary. Usually, defrosting
is necessary when the thickness reaches 5 mm.

●Refrigerator compartment

Defrosts automatically, moisture on the inner side runs
into the drip tray through the drain pipe. The heat gene­ rated by compressor evaporates the water automatically.

- keep the drain pipe straight so that water can inpour
into the drip tray. When it's blocked,take out the drain
cover,clean it and then replace it.

Freezing compartment

Before defrosting—turn the thermostat knob to "0",open the door,take out foods and drawers in
the freezing compartment,foods may be put into refrigerator compartment temporarily.
Defrosting—remove the frost on the inner side of the freezing compartment and on the surface
of the evaporator with the ice scraper,then wipe off the water with a dry cloth.
After defrost—turn the thermostat knob to the former position.

Ice making

● Fill the ice tray with water to 4/5 of its

capacity and place it into the freezing
compartment,turn the thermostat knob
to "6".

● Twist the both sides of the ice tray so
as to remove the ice cubes easily.

Drain pipe

Note:

Ice scraper

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Freezing compartment

BEST WAYS TO STORE FOOD

Refrigerator compartment

The refrigerator compartment is used to store foods that are not required to be frozen,the

storage life is shorter.

The following foods storage position is provided for your reference.

①②

position:egg﹑butter etc.

③④

position: cheese﹑can﹑sauce etc.

⑥

position: beverage﹑bottled food etc.

⑦

position: can﹑sweetmeat etc.

⑧

position: bread﹑can﹑milk etc.

⑨

position: acid milk﹑sausage﹑meat﹑fish etc.

position: vegetable﹑fruit etc.

⑤

Store frozen food or need frozen food in the freezer compartment, those food have a long storage period.

1.Food applicable to freezing:meat,frozen meat,sausage,fowl, venison,fish,bread,cake and so on.

2.Food unable to be frozen:egg,acidophilus milk,mayonnalse,lettuce,radish,capsicum,onion and so on.

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BEST WAYS TO STORE FOOD

Storing the food

● Store foods which are easily frozen
on the outer position of the
refrigerator shelf.

- If foods which are easily frozen
or contain a lot water are stored on
the inner part of the refrigerator
shelf, it will be frozen owing to low
temperature.

● Store the foods or other things after

cleaning and wiping.

- Store vegetables and fruits after

cleaning and wiping. Packed food like
bottle should be stored after wiping to
avoid polluting the other foods.

● Storing the heated food after cooling.

- Storing the heated food directly in
the refrigerator will affect the other
foods inside and will also waste the
power.

● In the low temperature mode,do not

store the food which can easily be
rotten for a long time.

● Store food after packing or

putting into tight container.

- Packing the food before storing
can prevent drying. This can also
reduce odour when storing the
food for a longer time.

● Do not store bottles in the Freezing

Compartment.

- If bottles are stored in the Freezing

compartment, the liquid inside will
be frozen and break the bottle.

- The volume of liquid such as juice or

water should not exceeding 80% of

the container's volume.

Refrigerator
shelf

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WAYS TO DISASSEMBLE SPARE PARTS

Refrigerator shelf

Slightly rise the front part of the
shelf, then pull outward.

Freezing compartment drawer

Pull outward.Rise it slightly and
then take it out.

Refrigerating compartment door rack

Grasp both sides,lift upward
and then pull outward.

Bottom cover

Remove the two screws which
hold the bottom cover, grasp
the both sides and then pull
outward.

Lamp

- Lamp data:240V/15W

- Replacement:

1. Unplug the refrigerator.

2. Press the backside of the lamp cover
(shown as arrow①), and pull outward.

3. Remove the faulty lamp and
install a new one.

4. Reload the lamp cover.

CLEANING THE REFRIGERATOR

Before cleaning

- Unplug the refrigerator rst to

ensure safety.

Cleaning

● Shelf and door rack

- These can easily become
dirty. The inside of the
refrigerator must be
kept clean.

● Surface of refrigerator

- Clean it with a soft cloth using a

soapy cleanser, then dry with a
clean cloth.

● Magnetic door seal

- If the door seal is dirty or covered in
juice for a long time, the effectiveness
of magnetic door seal will be reduced.

- Regular cleaning is necessary.

● Fruit & Vegetable Compartment

- Water can accumulate in this area.

Too much water will rot the food,
therefore the compartment should be
taken out and cleaned regularly.

● Do not shower the refrigerator
with water

- This will reduce the insulation
and cause an electrical shock.

● Please do not clean the refrigerator

with the following things:

- Cleaning powder, petrol

benzene,hydrochloric,
boiling water and brush
etc.as they will damage
the surface of
refrigerator. Therefore
please do not use them.

After cleaning please check whether:

- If the wire is damaged.

- If the power plug is not overheating.

- If the power plug is inserted properly.

Clean
regularly

Wipe regularly

neutral
detergent

Clean the
stored water

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DOES THE REFRIGERATOR HAVE A MALFUNCTION

If the refrigerator still does not work properly after checking the following tasks, please unplug the refrigerator and
immediately contact the specified maintenance service unit or the retail shop of this product.

Situation

The refrigerator does not
operate

Inefficient cooling

Food stored in the refrigerator

compartment becomes frozen

Please check

Is there a power failure?

Is the power plug inserted into the socket?

Is it 220V?

Does the thermostat knob turn to position "0"?

Is the temperature control in the refrigerator
compartment turned to too low mode?
Is there any direct sunshine or heaters near by?

Have you put some heated goods directly into the

refrigerator?

Have you stored too much food?
Have you frequently opened the door of the

refrigerator?

Have you kept an appropriate distance between

the refrigerator and the wall?

Is the temperature control in the refrigerator
compartment turned to too high mode?

Have you put the foods against the inner side?

Too much noise, abnormal sound

Has the refrigerator been installed on a unstable

or uneven floor?

Has the back of the refrigerator been too
close to the wall?

Note:

Have you put other things on the top of the

refrigerator?

It is normal that the noise is very loud when the

refrigerator starts or stops operation.

There is a sound when the refrigerator is installed

on the floor board.

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● The refrigerator dew forming on
the surface.

- If the refrigerator is installed in a
humid environment or if it is
raining,there can be dew forming
on the surface of the refrigerator.
This is because moisture in the air
touches the surface of the
refrigerator.

- Please wipe it with a clean soft cloth.

● Your hear a sound likes flowing
water.

- It is the sound produced when the
compressor stops operating.

- It is the sound of owing refrigerant

in the freezing system.

- Sound can be produced by the
contraction and expansion of the
parts due to temperature changes
inside the refrigerator.

● The surface of refrigerator is
warm.

- A high temperature pipe which
prevents dewing is installed inside
the refrigerator when the refrigerator
begins to operate or when it is
summer,the surface will become
warm. Please do not worry because
this is a normal effect.

● The inner side of refrigerator
compartment has dew forming.

- This is because the refrigerator is
installed in a humid environment
or the door is opened too long.

- Foods with a high water content
are not packed well before storing.

THIS IS NOT A MALFUNCTION

wipe with a
clean soft
cloth

Sound of water

sound of owing

refrigerant

normal
effect

HOT

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GC-279SL

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