LG GC-409GQ, GR-369GQ Owner’s Manual [fr]

FRIDGE-FREEZER

User’s Guide

Please read this User's Guide carefully before operating and keep it handy for reference at all times.

REFRIGERATEUR-

CONGELATEUR

Manuel de l utilisateur

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FRIGORIFICO-

CONGELADOR

Instrucciones de uso

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		Table of Contents
Introduction		Registration	4
		Important Safety Instruction	4
Installation		Identification of Parts	6
		Installation	7
Operation		Starting	7
		Temperature Control	8
		Quick Freeze	8
		Vacation	9
		Self Test	9
		Door Alarm	9
		Ice Making	9
		Defrosting	9
Suggestion On		Water Dispenser	10
		Storing Food	12
Food storage
Care and		General Information	13
Maintenance		Lamp Replacement	13
Trouble Shooting		Cleaning	14
		Trouble Shooting	16
To Reverse the		Precaution	18
Doors		How to Reverse the Doors	18
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Introduction

Registration

Introduction The model and serial number are found on the rear of this unit. This number is 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. Staple your receipt here.

Date of Purchase	:
Dealer Purchased From	:
Dealer Address	:
Dealer Phone No.	:
Model No.	:
Serial No.	:

Important Safety Instruction

Precaution This fridge-freezer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instruction before it is used.

Never unplug your fridge-freezer by pulling on the power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet.

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

After your fridge-freezer is in operation, do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment, particularly when hands are damp or wet. Skin may adhere to these extremely cold surfaces.

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		Introduction
		Important Safety Instruction
Precaution		Pull out the power plug prior to cleaning the fridge-
		freezer.
		Never damage, serverely bend, pull out, or twist the
		power cord because power cord damage may cause a
		fire or electronic shock.
		Never place glass products in the freezer because they
		may be broken when their inner contents are frozen.
Do not modify or		It will cause electric shock or fire.
extend the Power
Cord length
Don't Use an		If possible, connect the fridge-freezer to its own
Extension Cord		individual electrical outlet to prevent it and other
		appliances or household lights from causing an overload.
Accessibility of		The supply plug of the refrigerator-freezer should be
Supply Plug		placed in easy accessible position for quick disconnection
		in emergency.
Supply Cord		If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
Replacement		manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified
		person in order to avoid a hazard.
Danger
		Risk of child entrapment.
		Before you throw away your old refrigerator or
		freezer:
		Take off the doors.
		Leave the shelves in place so that children may not
		easily climb inside.
Don't store
		Don't store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors
		and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Grounding		In the event of an electric short circuit, grounding
(Earthing)		(earthing) reduces the risk of electric shock by providing
		an escape wire for the electric current. In order to
		prevent possible electric shock, this appliance must be
		grounded. Improper use of the grounding plug can result
		in an electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or
		service person if the grounding instructions are not
		completely understood, or if you have doubts on
		whether the appliance is properly grounded.

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Introduction

Identification of Parts

	Freezer Temperature
	Control	Utility Corner
		(movable, 1 or 2)
	Removable	Door Basket
	Glass Shelf(2 or 3)
		(2, 3, 4)
	Lamp
	Multi-air Flow Duct	Egg Tray(1 or 2)
	Fresh Zone	Water Tank
	(Optional)
		(optional)
	Refrigerator	2 Bottle
	Temperature Control
		Door Basket
	Vegetable Drawer
	Used to keep fruits
	and vegetables, etc.
	fresh and crisp.
		Handle
	Ice Cube Tray	(user install)
	Freezer
	Compartment
	Removable
	Plinth

Leveling Screw

	NOTE				If you found some parts missing from your unit,
					they may be parts only used in other models.

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Installation

Installation	1. Select a good location.
		Place your fridge-freezer where it is easy to use.
	2.	Avoid placing the unit near heat sources,
		direct sunlight or moisture.
	3.	There must be proper air circulation around your
		fridge-freezer to keep it operating efficiently.
	4.	To avoid vibration, the unit must be leveled.
		If required, adjust the leveling screws to compensate
		for the uneven floor.
		The front should be slightly higher than the rear to aid
		in door closing.
		Leveling screws can be turned easily by tipping the
		cabinet slightly.
		Turn the leveling screws counterclockwise(					) to
	5.	raise the unit, clockwise(		) to lower it.
		Clean your fridge-freezer thoroughly and wipe off all
		dust accumulated during shipping.
	6.	Install accessories such as ice cube box, etc., in their
		proper places.They are packed together to prevent
		possible damage during shipment.
	7.	Connect the power supply cord (or plug) to the outlet.
		Don't double up with other appliances on the same
		outlet.
	8.	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.
Starting	When your fridge-freezer is installed, allow it 2-3 hours to
	stabilize at normal operating temperature prior to filling
	it with fresh or frozen foods.
	If power plug is disconnected, allow 5 minutes delay
	before restarting.
	Your fridge-freezer is now ready for use.
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QUICK FREEZE

QUICK FREEZE

Operation

Temperature Control

Your fridge-freezer has two controls that let you regulate the temperature in the fridge and freezer compartments.

Fridge	• Initially set the TEMP. CONTROL	MAX
	at "4". Then adjust the	7
		6
	compartment temperature
			MIN
	according to your desire.
			1
	• If you want an inside	3	2
	temperature slightly less cold or	TEMP. CONTROL
	colder, turn the knob towards
	MIN or MAX, respectively.
	When the surrounding temperature is low, adjust the
	TEMP. CONTROL 'MIN'.

Freezer • Freezer temperature control is on the top of the fridgefreezer. Initially set the Freeze Temp at mid-point. By pressing the Freezer Temp button, you can adjust the temperature of the Freezer as indicated by the numbers of lamps lit.(the setting is composed of five steps, 5 lamps lit indicates coldest.)

•When you starting the Fridge-Freezer or connecting the power plug to the outlet, temperature setting is automatically set to the mid-point.

FREEZE TEMP

VACATION

Quick Freeze • This function is used when you want to freeze the foods quickly. Press the 'QUICK FREEZE' button once, and then the quick freeze operation starts with the lamp lit.

The quick freeze operation takes about 3 hours. When its operation ends, it

automatically returns to the normal state.

If you want to stop the quick freeze operation, press the 'QUICK FREEZE' button once more, the lamp goes out, and the quick freeze operation stops and the

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Operation

Vacation This function makes the fridge-freezer work in a power saving mode which is useful for when

VACATION

For better functioning, you should set

CONTROL to "MIN".

Self Test This function allows you to check for problems. If you think you have a fridge-freezer, then press the button:

-If the indicate lights move up or problem with your fridge-freezer.

-If the indicate lights do not move up please leave the power connected service agent.

Door Alarm When the door of the fridge is left the alarm sounds.

Ice Making

						• To remove ice cubes, hold the
						ends and twist gently.
		Tip				To remove ice cubes easily,
						before twisting.
Defrosting
						Defrosting takes place
						The defrosting water flows down to the evaporating tray
						and is evaporated automatically.

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Operation

Water Dispenser (optional)

Features

DISPENSER PAD

GRILLE

DRIP TRAY

HANDLE TANK

CAP TANK(SMALL)

CAP TANK(BIG)

WATER TANK

VALVE ASSEMBLY

Install Please assemble the VALVE ASSEMBLY after correctly adjusting it with a DOOR HOLE.

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							Operation
Filling of							1. After turning the HANDLE Tank backward with the
WATER TANK							WATER TANK installed at the DOOR, Open the CAP
							TANK (SMALL) and then fill water using a kettle etc.
							* Fill water while watching a sight glass on the front
							of the WATER TANK.
							* Water up to 4.5 can be filled.
							2. Press and fix the CAP TANK(SMALL).
							3. After filling spring water, fix the HANDLE TANK at a
							proper position.
	Drinking						1. Press the Dispenser Pad with a cup.
							2. If pressing the Pad, water inside of the Dispenser is
							supplied.
							3. If slowly removing a cup from the Pad, water will not
							fall down.
		Caution					Do not use other beverage (milk, juice, carbonated
							beverage etc) than spring water. Especially beverage
							including grain must not be used (may result in
							failure).

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Suggestionsonfoodstorage

Storing Food • Do not store food which goes bad easily at low temperature, such as banana, and melon.

•Allow hot food to cool prior to storing. Placing hot food in the fridge-freezer could spoil other food, and lead to higher electric bills.

•When storing the food, use a container with a lid. This prevents moisture from evaporating, and helps food to keep its taste and nutrients.

•Do not block air vents with food. Smooth circulation of cold air keeps fridge-freezer temperature even.

•Do not open the door frequently. Opening the door lets warm air enter the fridge-freezer, and cause temperature to rise.

•To adjust the temperature control easily, do not store food near the temperature control dial.

•Never keep too many foods in door rack, as this may stop the door from fully closing.

•Do not store bottles in the freezer compartment - they may break when frozen.

•Do not refreeze food that has been thawed. This causes loss of taste and nutrition.

NOTE If you keep the fridge-freezer in a hot, and humid place, frequently open its door or put a lot of vegetables in it, dew may form in it, which has no effect on its performance.

Remove the dew with dust cloth free from care.

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Care and Maintenance

General Information

Power Failure • 1~2 hour power failure does no harm to the foods stores. Try to avoid opening and closing the door too frequently.

If You Move • Take out foods from the fridge-freezer and firmly fix the loose items with tape.

•Turn the leveling screws until they stop before moving the fridge-freezer. Otherwise the screw may scratch the floor or the fridge-freezer cannot move.

Anti Condensation • The Anti-Condensation pipe Pipe is installed around the front

side of fridge-freezer as well

as on the partition between fridge compartment and freezer compartment to prevent dewing.

• Especially after installation or when ambient temperature

is high, the fridge-freezer may feel hot, which is quite normal.

Lamp Replacement

1.Unplug the power cord from the outlet.

2.Remove fridge shelves.

3.To remove the lamp cover, insert

type driver in the underside

of the lamp cover and pull it out forwards.

4.Turn the lamp counterclockwise.

5.Assemble in reverse order of

disassembly. Replacement lamp must be the

same specification as original.

•You must check the O-RING,

which is made by rubber and prevent electric spark.

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Care and Maintenance

Cleaning

Before Cleaning Be sure to unplug the power.

Exterior Clean the outside of the fridge-freezer with a soft cloth soaked with hot water or liquid detergent. If you use a detergent, be sure to wipe it with a clean wet cloth.

Interior

As above.

After Cleaning Check that the power cord is not damaged, power plug has not overheated, and that the power plug is tightly inserted into the outlet.

w Warning	Be sure to dry the appliance with a cloth after washing
	it with water.
	Do not use abrasive, petroleum, benzene, thinner,
	hydrochloride acid, boiling water, rough brush, etc, as
	they may damage parts of the fridge-freezer.

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	Care and Maintenance
GRILLE and DRIP	1. After removing the HOLE part of the GRILLE with the
TRAY	finger, slowly pull the DRIP TRAY out.
	2. After discharging Drip Water inside of the DRIP TRAY,
	clean and fully rinse the GRILLE and the DRIP TRAY.
	3. Wipe moisture out around the DOOR part and the
	DRIP TRAY using a clean cloth.
Exterior Dispenser	Wipe moisture etc out outside of Dispenser and on the
	Dispenser Pad using a cloth.
Water Tank	1. Lift the WATER TANK up by pressing the fixing LEVER
	on the bottom of WATER TANK and then remove it.
	2.After removing the CAP TANK (BIG), clean and fully
	rinse the inside/outside part of the WATER TANK by
	using neutral cleansing agent.
Cap Tank(Big &	Clean and fully rinse the Cap Tank (Big & Small) by using
Small)	neutral cleansing agent.
	Especially for the groove part of the CAP TANK, it is
	convenient to cleanse it by using a small brush.
Valve Assembly	Clean and fully rinse the VALVE ASSEMBLY by using a
	small brush. Rinse it while operating the bottom part of
	the valve assembly. Always fix the Sealing Rubber
	separated for cleansing at the existing position (may
	result in water leakage).

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Trouble Shooting
		Before calling for service, check 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.
Problem		Possible Causes
Fridge-Freezer		• Power plug may be unplugged from the electric
does not operate		outlet.
		Plug it in securely.
		• House fuse has blown or circuit breaker has
		tripped.
		Check and/or replace fuse and reset circuit breaker.
		• Power cut.
		Check house lights.
Fridge or Freezer		• Temperature control not set on proper position.
Compartment		Refer to Temperature Control section.
Temperature too		• Appliance is placed close to heat source.
warm		• Warm weather-frequent door openings.
		• Door left open for a long time.
		• Package holding door open or blocking air duct in
		freezer compartment.
Vibration or		• The floor on which the fridge-freezer is installed
Rattling or		may be uneven or the fridge-freezer may be
Abnormal Noise		unstable.
		Make it even by rotating the leveling screw.
		• Unnecessary objects placed in the back side of the
		fridge-freezer.
Frost or Ice		• Door may have been left ajar or package holding
Crystals on frozen		door open.
Food		• Too frequent or too long door openings.
		• Frost within package is normal.
Moisture forms on		• This phenomenon is likely to occur in a wet space.
Cabinet Surface		Wipe it with a dry towel.
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Trouble Shooting

Problem	Possible Causes
Moisture collects	• Too frequent or too long door openings.
inside	• In humid weather, air carries moisture into fridge when
	doors are opened.
Fridge has odor	• Foods with strong odors should be tightly covered or
	wrapped.
	• Check for spoiled food.
	• Interior needs cleaning.
	Refer to CLEANING section
Door not closing	• Food package is keeping door open.
properly	Move packages that keep door from closing.
	• Fridge-freezer is not level.
	Adjust the leveling screws.
	• The floor on which the fridge-freezer is installed
	may be uneven or the fridge-freezer may be
	unstable.
	Slightly raise the front side with the leveling screw.
Interior light does	• No power at outlet.
not work	• Light lamp needs replacing.
	Refer to the Lamp Replacement section.

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