LG GC-B399BQA, GC-B359BQA Owner’s Manual
FRIDGE-FREEZER
User’s Guide
REFRIGERATEURCONGELATEUR
FRIGORIFICOCONGELADOR
Instrucciones de uso
Manuel de l’utilisateur
Table of Contents
Introduction
Installation
Operation
Registration
Important Safety Instruction
Identification of Parts
Installation
Starting
Temperature Control
Refrigerator
Freezer
Function
Super Freezer
Vacation
Lock
Self Test
Ice Making
Defrosting
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Suggestion On
Food storage
Care and
Maintenance
Trouble Shooting
To Reverse
the Doors
Storing Food
General Information
Lamp Replacement
Cleaning
Trouble Shooting
Precaution
How to Reverse the Door
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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
BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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, or
CAUTION. These words mean:
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how
to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
You will be killed or seriously injured if
you don’t follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if
you don’t follow instructions.
Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury, or
product damage only.
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Introduction
Important Safety Instruction
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons when using your product, basic safety
precautions should be followed, including the
following. Read all instructions before using this
appliance.
1. When connecting the power
The dedicated outlet should be used.
• Using several devices at one outlet
may cause fire.
• The electric leakage breaker may
damage food and the dispenser may
be leaked.
Do not allow the power plug to face upward or to
be squeezed at the back of the fridge-freezer.
Water may be flown into or the plug
may be damaged, which causes fire or
electric shock.
Do not allow the power cord bent or pressed by the
heavy object to be damaged.
It may damage the power cord to cause
fire or electric shock.
Do not extend or modify the length of the power
plug.
It causes electric shock or fire by the
electric damage of the power cord or
others.
Unplug the power plug when cleaning, handling or
replacing the interior lamp of the fridge-freezer.
• It may cause electric shock or injury.
• When replacing the interior lamp of
the fridge-freezer, make sure that the
rubber ring for preventing the electric
spark within the socket is not taken off.
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Important Safety Instruction
Do not pull out the cord or touch the power plug
with wet hands.
• It may cause electric shock or injury.
Remove water or dust from the power plug and
insert it with the ends of the pins securely
connected.
Dust, water or unstable connection may
fire or electric shock.
Make sure of grounding.
The incorrect grounding may cause
breakdown and electric shock.
When the power cord or the power plug is
damaged or the holes of the outlet are loosed, do
not use them.
It may cause electric shock or short circuit
to make fire.
2. When using the fridge-freezer
Do not place the heavy object or the dangerous
object (container with liquid) on the fridge-freezer.
It may be dropped to cause injury, fire or
electric shock when opening or closing
the door.
Do not cling to the door or the shelves of the door
or the home bar of the freezer or the cool chamber.
It may make the fridge-freezer fallen
down or damage the hands. Especially,
do not allow the children to do the
above.
Introduction
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Do not install the fridge-freezer in the wet place or
the place which water or rain splashes.
Deterioration of insulation of electric
parts may cause electric leakage.
Do not use or store inflammable materials ether,
benzene, alcohol, medicine, LP gas, spray or
cosmetics near or in the fridge-freezer.
It may cause explosion or fire.
Do not place the lit candle within the fridge-freezer
to deodorize.
It may cause explosion or fire.
Do not store the medicine or the academic materials
at the fridge-freezer.
When the material with the strict
temperature control is stored, it may be
deteriorated or it may make an
unexpected reaction to cause any risk.
Do not use the combustible spray near the fridgefreezer.
It may cause fire.
Important Safety Instruction
Introduction
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Avoid the heating devices.
It may cause fire.
Do not place flower vase, cup, cosmetics, medicine
or any container with water on the fridge-freezer.
It may cause fire, electric shock or
injury by dropping down.
Use the submerged fridge-freezer after checking it.
It may cause electric shock or fire.
When gas is leaked, do not touch the fridge-freezer
or the outlet and ventilate the room immediately.
• The explosion by spark may cause
fire or burn.
• Because this fridge-freezer uses
natural gas (isobutene, R600a) as
the environment-friendly
refrigerant, even a small amount
(80~90g) is combustible. When the gas is leaked by the
severe damage during delivering, installing or using the
fridge-freezer, any spark may cause fire or burn.
Do not spray water at the outside or the inside of
the fridge-freezer or do not clean it with benzene or
thinner.
Deterioration of insulation of electric
parts may cause electric shock or fire.
Important Safety Instruction
Introduction
Important Safety Instruction
When any strange smell or smoke is detected from
the fridge-freezer, disconnect the power plug
immediately and contact to the service center.
It may cause fire.
Do not allow any person except the qualified
engineer to disassemble, repair or alter the fridgefreezer.
It may cause injury, electric shock or
fire.
Do not use the fridge-freezer for non-domestic
purpose (storing medicine or testing material, using
at the ship, etc.).
It may cause an unexpected risk such
as fire, electric shock, deterioration of
stored material or chemical reaction.
When disposing the fridge-freezer, remove the
packing materials from the door.
It may cause to lock out the child.
Install the fridge-freezer on the solid and level floor.
Installing it on the unstable place may
cause death by falling down the
fridge-freezer when opening or
closing the door.
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Introduction
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Do not insert the hands or the metal stick into the
exit of cool air, the cover, the bottom of the fridgefreezer, the heatproof grill (exhaust hole) at the
backside.
It may cause electric shock or injury.
When you want to dispose the fridge-freezer,
contact to the down-block office.
When you want to dispose the large
living waste such as
electric home appliance and furniture,
you’d better contact the local downblock office.
Violating this direction may cause injury or damage
house or furniture. Always be careful, please.
Do not touch food or containers at
the freezer with wet hands.
It may cause frostbite.
Wait for 5 minutes or longer when
reconnecting the plug.
It may cause the operation of the
freezer to fail.
Do not put bottle in the freezer.
It may freeze the contents to break the
bottle to cause injury.
Pull out the power plug not by
grasping the cord but the plug of its
end.
It may cause electric shock or short
circuit to fire.
Important Safety Instruction
Introduction
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Do not install the fridge-freezer in the wet place or
the place which water or rain splashes.
Deterioration of insulation of electric
parts may cause electric leakage.
Do not insert the hands into the bottom of the
fridge-freezer.
The iron plate of the bottom may
cause injury.
Carry the fridge-freezer with the handle bar at the
bottom of the front and the top of the rear.
Otherwise, your hands may be slipped
to cause injury.
Because opening or closing the door of the fridgefreezer may cause injury to the person around it, be
careful, please.
Opening or closing the door may
cause feet or hands to be caught in
the chink in door or the child to be get
hurt by the corner.
Do not put any living animal in the
fridge-freezer.
Important Safety Instruction
Introduction
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• 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.
• Pull out the power plug prior to cleaning the fridgefreezer.
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 directly spray water inside or outside the
fridge/freezer.
There is a risk of explosion or fire.
• Do not insert the power plug with wet hands.
You may receive an electric shock.
• Do not put a container filled with water on top of
the appliance.
If the water spills on to any electrical parts, it may lead
to fire or electric shock.
• Do not install the fridge/freezer in a damp place,
where it could be splashed with water.
Incorrect insulation of the electrical parts may cause an
electric shock or file.
Important Safety Instruction
Precaution
Introduction
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• Do not disassemble, repair or alter the appliance.
It may cause fire or abnormal operations, which may
lead to injury.
• Pull the power plug out of the socket before
replacing the interior light in the refrigerator.
Otherwise, there is a risk of electric shock.
It will cause electric shock or fire.
If possible, connect the fridge-freezer to its own individu
al
electrical outlet to prevent it and other appliances or
household lights from causing an overload.
The supply plug of the refrigerator-freezer should be
placed in easy accessible position for quick disconnection
in emergency.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified
person in order to avoid a hazard.
Don't store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors
and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
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.
Important Safety Instruction
Accessibility of
Supply Plug
Do not modify or
extend the Power
Cord length
Supply Cord
Replacement
Don't store
Grounding
(Earthing)
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 Use on
Extension Cord
If possible, connect the fridge-freezer to its own
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individual electrical outlet to prevent it and other
appliances or household lights from causing an
overload.
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This appliance contains a small amount of isobutane
refrigerant (R600a), natural gas with high
environmental compatibility, but it is also
combustible. When transporting and installing the
appliance, care should be taken to ensure that no
parts of the refrigerating circuit are damaged.
Refrigerant squirting out of the pipes could ignite or
cause an eye injury. If a leak is detected, avoid any
naked flames or potential sources of ignition and air
the room in which the appliance is standing for
several minutes.
In order to avoid the creation of a flammable gas air
mixture if a leak in the refrigerating circuit occurs, the size
of the room in which the appliance may be sited depends
on the amount of refrigerant used. The room must be
1m2in size for every 8g of R600a refrigerant inside the
appliance. The amount of refrigerant in your particular
appliance is shown on the identification plate inside the
appliance.
Never start up an appliance showing any signs of
damage. If in doubt, consult your dealer.
Important Safety Instruction
Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure
or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
Do not use mechanical devices or other means to
accelerate the defrosting process, other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
Do not use electrical appliances inside the food
storage compartments of the appliance, unless they
are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
The refrigerant and insulation blowing gas used in the
appliance require special disposal procedures. When
disposal, please consult with service agent or a
similarly qualified person.
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• If the wall socket is loose, do not insert the power
plug.
It may cause electric shock or fire.
• Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the
power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull it
straight out from the outlet.
You may disconnect a wire and cause a short circuit.
• Do not use a wet or damp cloth when cleaning the
plug. Remove any foreign matter from the power
plug pins.
Otherwise, there is a risk of fire.
• Do not put your hands into the bottom area of the
appliance.
Any Sharp edges may cause personal injury..
• After unplugging the appliance, wait for at least
five minutes before plugging it again to the wall
socket.
Abnormal operation of the freezer may cause material
damage.
• If the appliance is not to be used for a long time,
pull out the power plug.
Any deterioration in the insulation may cause fire.
• Do not let children touch or play with the control
panel on the front of the appliance.
• The refrigerant used in fridge/freezer and the
gases in the insulation material require special
disposal procedures. Ensure that none of the pipes
on the back of the appliances are damaged prior
to disposal.
Important Safety Instruction
Introduction
Identification of Parts
Egg Tray(1 or 2)
Removable
Glass Shelf(2 or 3)
Lamp
Multi-air Flow Duct
Fresh Zone (Optional)
Refrigerator
Temperatur
Vegetable Drawer
Used to keep fruits
and vegetables, etc.
e Control
fresh and crisp.
(1 or 2)
Ice Cube Tray
Freezer
Compartment
Removable
Plinth
Rotatable
Door Basket
(3 or 5)
Utility Corner
(movable)
Bottle Holder
Handle
(Optional)
2
Bottle
Door Basket
Leveling Screw
Note
If you find 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
raise the unit, clockwise( ) to lower it.
5.
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.
Starting
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.
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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Operation
Temperature Control
Your fridge-freezer has two controls that let you regulate
the temperature in the fridge and freezer compartments.
Refrigerator
Freezer
• Initially set the TEMP. CONTROL at
"4". Then adjust the compartment
temperature according to your
desire.
• If you want an inside temperature
slightly less cold or colder, turn the
COLD WARM
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6
5
4
TEMP. CONTROL
2
3
knob towards WARM or COLD,
respectively. When the surrounding
temperature is low, adjust the TEMP. CONTROL 'WARM'.
Display Panel For Temperature Control
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Operation
• The initial Temperature of the Freezer Compartment is
-18°C . You can now adjust the temperature of the
compartment as you want.
< LED 88 Type >
< LED BAR Type >
• When you press the temperature control buttons, the
temperature of Freezer compartment is repeated in the
following order.
LED 88 Type Freezer Compartment :
-18°C → -19°C → -20°C → -21°C → -22°C → -23°C
→ -15°C → -16°C → -17°C
Note
LED BAR Type Freezer Compartment :
-19°C → -21°C→ -23°C → -15°C → -17°C
The actual inner temperature varies depending on the
food status, as the indicated setting temperature is a
target temperature, not actual temperature within
refrigerator.
Refrigeration function is weak in the initial time.
Please adjust temperature as above after using
refrigerator for minimum 2~3 days.
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Operation
Function
Super Freezer
Vacation
• Please select this function for prompt freezer.
• This function is used when you want to freeze the
foods quickly. Press the ‘SUPER FRZ.’ (Super Freezer)
button once, and then the quick freeze operation starts
with the lamp on.
• The Super Freeze operation takes about 3 hours. When
its operation ends, it automatically returns to the
previous temperature setting. If you want to stop the
quick freeze operation, press the ‘SUPER FRZ.’ button
once more, the lamp goes out, and the Super Freeze
operation stops and the refrigerator returns to the
previous temperature setting.
• This function makes the fridge-freezer work in a power
saving mode which is useful for when you are away on
holiday, by reducing energy consumption as much as
possible.
Pressing ‘VACATION’ starts operation with lamp on
and pressing it again stops the operation.
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Operation
Lock
Self Test
Ice Making
• Pressing this button stops operation of other buttons.
• ”Locking” or “Un-Locking” is repeated whenever
pressing the ‘CHILD LOCK’ button. (For “Locking” or
“Un-Locking” press the ‘CHILD LOCK’ button for 2 secs.)
• When ‘CHILD LOCK’ is activated, pressing the other
buttons would not work.
This function allows you to check for operational
problems. If you think you have a problem with your
fridge-freezer, then press the temperature control
button:
- If the indicate lights move up or down, then there is no
problem with your fridge-freezer.
- If the indicate lights do not move up or down, then
please leave the power connected and call your nearest
service agent.
• To make ice cubes, fill the ice
tray to the water level and place
it in the freezer.
• If ice cubes are required fast,
press the ‘SUPER FRZ.’button.
• To remove ice cubes, hold the
tray at its ends and twist gently.
Tip
Defrosting
To remove ice cubes easily, run water on the tray
before twisting.
Defrosting takes place automatically.
The defrosting water flows down to the evaporating tray
and is evaporated automatically.
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Suggestions on food storage
Storing Food
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.
Note
• Do not refreeze food that has been thawed. This
causes loss of taste and nutrition.
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
If You Move
Anti
Condensation
Pipe
• 1~2 hour power failure does no harm to the foods
stores. Try to avoid opening and closing the door too
frequently.
• 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.
• The Anti-Condensation
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.
Anti-Condensation
Pipe
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
Exterior
Interior
After Cleaning
Be sure to unplug the power.
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.
As above.
Check that the power cord is not damaged, power plug
has not overheated, and that the power plug is tightly
inserted into the outlet.
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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Trouble Shooting
Trouble Shooting
Before calling for service, check this list.
It may save you both time and expense.
This list includes common occur
the result of defective workmanship or materials in
this appliance.
rences that are not
Problem
Fridge-Freezer
does not operate
Fridge or Freezer
Compartment
Temperature too
warm
Vibration or
Rattling or
Abnormal Noise
Possible Causes
• Power plug may be unplugged from the electric
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.
• Temperature control not set on proper position.
Refer to Temperature Control section.
• Appliance is placed close to heat source.
• Warm weather-frequent door openings.
• Door left open for a long time.
• Package holding door open or blocking air duct in
freezer compartment.
• The floor on which the fridge-freezer is installed
may be uneven or the fridge-freezer may be
unstable.
Make it even by rotating the leveling screw.
• Unnecessary objects placed in the back side of the
fridge-freezer.
Frost or Ice
Crystals on frozen
Food
Moisture forms on
Cabinet Surface
• Door may have been left ajar or package holding
door open.
• Too frequent or too long door openings.
• Frost within package is normal.
• This phenomenon is likely to occur in a wet space.
Wipe it with a dry towel.
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