LG GC-A207NIS Manual

Introduction

Installation

Operation

Suggestion on food storage

Care and maintenance

Table of contents

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Important safety instruction	3
Identification of parts	4
Where to install	5
Door removal	6
Door replacement	7
Height adjustment	7
Starting	8
Adjusting the temperatures and functions	8

Ice making

Wine holder

Egg box (Applicable to some models only)

Humidity control in the vegetable compartment

Deodoriser

Location of foods

Storing foods

How to dismantle parts

General information

Cleaning

Trouble shooting

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Introduction

Entry
The model and serial numbers are found on the inner case or back of refrigerator
compartment of this unit. These numbers are 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
	Before use, this refrigerator must be properly installed and located in accordance with
	the installation instructions in this document.
	Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip plug firmly and
	pull it straight out from the outlet.
	When moving your appliance away from the wall, be careful not to roll over the power
	cord or to damage it in any way.
	After your refrigerator is in operation, do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer
	compartment, particularly when your hands are damp or wet. Skin could adhere to
	these extremely cold surfaces.
	Unplug the power cord from the power outlet for cleaning or other requirements. Never
	touch it with wet hands because you can get an electric shock or be hurt.
	Never damage, process, severely bend, pull out, or twist the power cord because
	damage to the power cord may cause a fire or electric shock. Should you have doubts
	on whether the appliance is properly grounded, please contact an electrician.
	Never place glass products in the freezer as they may break due to expansion when their
	contents are frozen.
	Never put your hands within the ice storage bin of the automatic ice maker. You could
	be hurt by the operation of the automatic ice maker.
	The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without
	supervision.
	Young childeren should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
	appliance.
	Never climb, sit, stand or hang on the refreshment center door. These actions may
	damage the refrigerator and even tip it over, causing severe personal injury.
Don’t use an	If possible, connect the refrigerator to its own individual electrical outlet to prevent it and
extension cord	other appliances or household lights from causing an overload that could cause a power
	outage.
Accessibility of	The refrigerator-freezer should be so positioned that the supply plug is accessible for
Supply Plug	quick disconnection when accident happens.
Supply Cord	If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service
Replacement	agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
Warning	Do not modify or extend the Power Cord length.
	It will cause electric shock or fire.

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	Introduction
Child entrapment	DANGER : Risk of child entrapment.
warning	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.
	The appliance is not intended for use by young children or disadvantaged persons
	without supervision.
	Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

Don’t store Don’t store or use gasoline or other flammable vapor and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

Grounding (Earthing) In the event of an electric short circuit, grounding (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.

Identification of parts

Freezer	Refrigerator
compartment	compartment	Milk product corner
		Lamp
Ice separation		Shelf
		Door rack
handle
Ice making
compartment		Wine holder (Plastic or wire)
Ice box
		Shelf
		Egg box
Drawer		Lamp
		Vegetable drawer
		Door rack
Drawer		Vegetable
		drawer/Meat drawer
		Humidity switch
		Lower cover

NOTE

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

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Installation

	Where to install
Select a good	1. Place your appliance where it is easy to
location	use.
	2. Avoid placing the unit near heat sources,
	direct sunlight or moisture.
	3. Air must circulate properly around your
	appliance to ensure efficient operation. If
	your appliance is placed in a recessed
	area in the wall, allow at least a 4 inches
	(10cm) or greater clearance above the	More than
	appliance, 2 inches (5cm) or more to each	5 cm
	side and 2 inches (5cm) or more to back.	to side
	The appliance should be elevated 1 inch
	(2.5 cm) from the floor, especially if it is
	carpeted.

4.To avoid vibrations, the appliance must be leveled.

5.Don't install the appliance below 5∞C. It may cause affect the performance.

Disposal of the This appliance contains fluid (refrigerant, lubricant)and is made of parts and old appliance materials which are reusable and/or recyclable.

All the important materials should be sent to the collection center of waste material and can be reused after rework (recycling). For take back, please contact with the local agency.

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Installation

	Door removal
Warning	Electric Shock Hazard
	Disconnect electrical supply to refrigerator before installing.
	Failure to do so could result in death or serious
	injury.
	If your access door is too narrow for the
	refrigerator remove the refrigerator door and		Lower
	pass the refrigerator laterally.		cover
Remove lower	Remove the lower cover by lifting upward.		Hinge
cover			cover
Remove the	1) Removing the hinge cover by loosening the
freezer	screws. Separate all connection wires except
compartment	for the earth line after.	Upper hinge
door			Upper
		Keeper	hinge

2) Remove the keeper by rotating it to counter clockwise ( ) and then lifting the upper hinge up ( ).

NOTE

•When removing the upper hinge, be careful that the door does not fall forwards.

3)Remove the freezer compartment door by

	lifting it upward.
			Lower hinge
Remove the	1) Loosen the hinge cover screws and remove
refrigerator	the cover. Removeconnection wire if any,
door	except for the earth line.
		Connection
		wires
	2) Remove keeper by rotating it clockwise ( )	Upper hinge	Keeper
	and then remove upper hinge by lifting it up
	( ).

	3) Remove refrigerator compartment door by
	lifting up.
Pass the	Pass the refrigerator laterally through access
refrigerator	door as shown in the right figure.
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Installation

Door replacement

Mount them in the reverse sequence of removal after they pass through the access door.

Height adjustment

If the freezer

Level the door by inserting flat ( - type) driver into the groove of the left height adjusting

compartment door

screw and rotate it to the arrow direction (

).

is lower than the

refrigerator

compartment door

If the freezer

Level the door by inserting flat ( - type) driver into the groove of the right height

compartment door

adjusting screw and rotate it to the arrow direction (

).

is higher than the

refrigerator

compartment door

After leveling the	The refrigerator doors will close smoothly by heightening the front side by adjusting
door height	the height adjusting screw. If the doors do not close correctly, performance may be
	affected.

Next 1. Wipe off all dust accumulated during shipping and clean your appliance thoroughly.

2.Install accessories such as the wine corner, cover evaporating tray, etc., in their proper places. They are packed together to prevent possible damage during shipping.

3.Connect the power supply cord (or plug) to the outlet. Don't double up with other appliances on the same outlet.

4.Prior to use, let the appliance run for 2-3 hours. Check the flow of cold air in the freezer compartment to ensure proper cooling has taken place. Your appliance is now ready for use.

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