LG GC-L268NSXM User manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL

FRIDGE & FREEZER

Read this owner’s manual thoroughly before operating the appliance and keep it handy for reference at all times.

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MFL70761720

Rev.02_061120

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..............................................................3

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE ..................................................... 3

WARNING .........................................................................................................3

CAUTION ..........................................................................................................8

INSTALLATION .............................................................................10

Before Installation ...........................................................................................10

Removing Doors for Entrance ......................................................................... 11

Connecting the Water Line ..............................................................................14

Levelling and Door Alignment .........................................................................15

Turning on the Power ......................................................................................16

Moving the Appliance For Relocation .............................................................16

OPERATION ................................................................................. 17

Before Use ......................................................................................................17

Product Features.............................................................................................19

Control Panel ..................................................................................................22

Water and Ice Dispenser .................................................................................23

Automatic Icemaker ........................................................................................24

Fridge Shelves ................................................................................................26

Vegetable Drawer............................................................................................27

Glide N’ Serve .................................................................................................28

Door Baskets...................................................................................................28

Door-in-Door Compartment.............................................................................28

InstaView Function ..........................................................................................29

This manual may contain images or content different from the model you purchased. This manual is subject to revision by the manufacturer.

SMART FUNCTIONS .................................................................... 30

LG ThinQ Application ......................................................................................30

Smart Diagnosis ..............................................................................................31

MAINTENANCE ............................................................................ 33

Cleaning the Exterior and Interior ..................................................................33

Water Filter ......................................................................................................34

TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................. 35

Before Calling for Service ...............................................................................35

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE

Safety Messages

The following safety guidelines are intended to prevent unforeseen risks or damage from unsafe or incorrect operation of the appliance.

The guidelines are separated into ‘WARNING’ and ‘CAUTION’ as described below.

This symbol is displayed to indicate matters and operations that can cause risk. Read the part with this symbol carefully and follow the instructions in order to avoid risk.

WARNING

This indicates that the failure to follow the instructions can cause serious injury or death.

CAUTION

This indicates that the failure to follow the instructions can cause the minor injury or damage to the product.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of explosion, fire, death, electric shock, injury or scalding to persons when using this product, follow basic precautions, including the following:

Technical Safety

• 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.

• If the power cord is damaged or the hole of the socket outlet is loose, do not use the power cord and contact an authorized service centre.

• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

• Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process.

• Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.

• Do not use electrical appliances inside the refrigerator.

• The refrigerant and insulation blowing gas used in the appliance require special disposal procedures. Consult with service agent or a similarly qualified person before disposing of them.

• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications only. It should not be used for commercial, or catering purposes, or in any mobile application such as a caravan or boat.

• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.

This symbol alerts you to flammable materials that can ignite and cause a fire if you do not take care.

• This appliance contains a small amount of isobutane refrigerant (R600a), 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.

• When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.

• Do not locate multiple portable outlet-sockets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance.

• Disconnect the power cord before cleaning the appliance or replacing the inside lamp (where fitted).

• Securely plug the power plug in the socket outlet after completely removing any moisture and dust.

• Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the power cable. Always grip the power plug firmly and pull straight out from the socket outlet.

• Do not spray water or inflammable substances (toothpaste, alcohol, thinner, benzene, flammable liquid, abrasive, etc.) over the interior or exterior of the appliance to clean it.

• Do not clean the appliance with brushes, cloths or sponges with rough surfaces or which are made of metallic material.

• Only qualified service personnel from LG Electronics service centre should disassemble, repair, or modify the appliance. Contact an LG Electronics customer information centre if you move and install the appliance in a different location.

• Do not use a hair drier to dry the inside of the appliance or place a candle inside to remove the odours.

• Do not tilt the appliance to pull or push it when transporting.

• Make sure not to get a body part such as a hand or foot stuck while moving the appliance.

Risk of Fire and Flammable Materials

• 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 is used should correspond to the amount of refrigerant used. The room must be 1 m² in size for every 8 g of R600a refrigerant inside the appliance.

• Refrigerant leaking out of the pipes could ignite or cause an explosion.

• The amount of refrigerant in your particular appliance is shown on the identification plate inside the appliance.

Installation

• This appliance should only be transported by two or more people holding the appliance securely.

• Install the appliance on a firm and level floor.

• Do not install the appliance in a damp and dusty place. Do not install or store the appliance in any outdoor area, or any area that is subject to weathering conditions such as direct sunlight, wind, rain, or temperatures below freezing.

• Do not place the appliance in direct sunlight or expose it to the heat from heating appliances such as stoves or heaters.

• Be careful not to expose the rear of the appliance when installing.

• Install the appliance in a place where is easy to unplug the power plug of the appliance.

• Be careful not to let the appliance door fall during assembly or disassembly.

• Be careful not to pinch, crush, or damage the power cable during assembly or disassembly of the appliance door.

• Be careful not to point the power plug up or let the appliance lean against the power plug.

• Do not connect a plug adapter or other accessories to the power plug.

• Do not modify or extend the power cable.

• Ensure that the socket outlet is properly grounded, and that the earth pin on the power cord is not damaged or removed from the power plug. For more details on grounding, inquire at an LG Electronics customer information centre.

• This appliance is equipped with a power cord having an equipment- grounding conductor and a grounding power plug. The power plug must be plugged into an appropriate socket outlet that is installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

• Never start up an appliance showing any signs of damage. If in doubt, consult your dealer.

• Dispose of all packaging materials (such as plastic bags and styrofoam) away from children. The packaging materials can cause suffocation.

• Do not plug the appliance into a multi socket adapter which does not have a power cable (mounted).

• The appliance should be connected to a dedicated power line which is separately fused.

• Do not use a multi socket outlet which is not properly grounded (portable). In case of using a properly-grounded multi socket outlet (portable), use the multi socket outlet with the current capacity of the power code rating or higher and use the multi socket outlet only for the appliance.

Operation

• Do not use the appliance for any purpose (storage of medical or experimental materials or shipping) other than any domestic household food storage use.

• If water penetrates electrical parts of the appliance, disconnect power plug and contact an LG Electronics customer information centre.

• Unplug the power plug during a severe thunderstorm or lightening or when not in use for a long period of time.

• Do not touch the power plug or the appliance controls with wet hands.

• Do not bend the power cable excessively or place a heavy object on it.

• Immediately unplug the power plug and contact an LG Electronics customer information centre if you detect a strange sound, odour, or smoke coming from the appliance.

• Do not place hands or metallic objects inside the area emitting the cold air, cover or heat releasing grille on the back.

• Do not apply excessive force or impact to the back cover of the appliance.

• Be careful of nearby children when you open or close the appliance door. The door may bump the child and cause injury.

• Avoid the danger of children getting trapped inside the appliance. A child trapped inside the appliance can cause suffocation.

• Do not put animals, such as pets into the appliance.

• Do not place heavy or fragile objects, containers filled with liquid, combustible substances, flammable objects (such candles, lamps, etc.), or heating devices (such as stoves, heaters, etc.) on the appliance.

• Do not place any electronic appliance (such as heater and mobile phone) inside the appliance.

• If there is a gas leakage (isobutane, propane, natural gas, etc.), do not touch the appliance or power plug and ventilate the area immediately. This appliance uses a refrigerant gas (isobutane, R600a). Although it uses a small amount of the gas, it is still combustible gas. Gas leakage during appliance transport, installation or operation can cause fire, explosion or injury if sparks are caused.

• Do not use or store flammable or combustible substances (ether, benzene, alcohol, chemical, LPG, combustible spray, insecticide, air freshener, cosmetics, etc.) near the appliance.

Disposal

• When discarding the appliance, remove the door gasket while leaving the shelves and baskets in place and keep children away from the appliance.

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of minor injury to persons, malfunction, or damage to the product or property when using this product, follow basic precautions, including the following:

Operation

• Do not touch frozen food or the metal parts in the freezer compartment with wet or damp hands. It may cause frostbite.

• Do not place glass containers, bottles or cans (especially those containing carbonated drinks) in the freezer compartment, shelves or ice bin that will be exposed to temperatures below freezing.

• The tempered glass on the front side of the appliance door or the shelves can be damaged by an impact. If it is broken, do not touch it with hands.

• Do not hang from the appliance doors, storage room, shelf or climb up into it.

• Do not store an excessive amount of water bottles or containers for side dishes on the door baskets.

• Do not open or close the appliance door with excessive force.

• If the hinge of the appliance door is damaged or operates improperly, stop using the appliance and contact an authorized service centre.

• Prevent animals from nibbling on the power cable or water hose.

• Never eat frozen foods immediately after they have been taken out in the freezer compartment.

• Do not use a thin crystal cup or chinaware when dispensing.

• Make sure not to get a hand or foot stuck upon opening or closing the appliance door or door-in-door.

Maintenance

• Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they are cold. They may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes.

• Do not insert the shelves upside down. The shelves may fall.

• To remove frost from the appliance, contact an LG Electronics customer information centre.

• Dispose of the ice inside the ice bin in the freezer compartment during an extended power outage.

INSTALLATION

Before Installation

Dimensions and Clearances

• Too small of a distance from adjacent items may

result in the degradation of freezing capability and increased electricity costs. Allow over 50 mm of clearance between the back of the appliance and the wall when installing the appliance.

- Type (a) Type (b)

A 908 mm 908 mm B 1772 mm 1772 mm C 921 mm 886 mm D 763 mm 728 mm

E 805 mm 770 mm

F 857 mm 822 mm G 1232 mm 1197 mm H 1713 mm 1713 mm

NOTE

• You can determine what type of appliance it is by looking at the label inside the appliance.

Ambient Temperature

• The appliance is designed to operate within a limited range of ambient temperatures, depending on the climate zone. Do not use the appliance at a temperature exceeding the limit.

• The internal temperature could be affected by the location of the appliance, the ambient temperature, the frequency of door opening and so on.

• The climate class can be found on the rating label.

Climate Class

SN (Extended Temperate)

N (Temperate) +16 - +32 ST (Subtropical) +16 - +38 T (Tropical) +16 - +43 / +10 - +43*

*Australia, India, Kenya

Ambient Temperature Range ºC

+10 - +32

NOTE

• The appliances rated from SN to T are intended to be used at an ambient temperature between 10 ºC and 43 ºC.

Accessories

*1:This feature is only available on some models.

a b c

d e f

Spanner A*1

Spanner B*1

C-Clip (Snap Ring)*1

Water Filter

Water Tube*1

Tube Connector and Clip*1

Tube Connector and Valve*1

Removing Doors for Entrance

When it is necessary to move the appliance through a narrow opening, removing the doors is the recommended procedure.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of electric shock, injury to persons, and death, follow basic precautions, including the following:

• Disconnect the power cord, house fuse or circuit breaker before installing or servicing the appliance.

• Use two or more people to remove and install the fridge doors and freezer drawer.

• Be careful of sharp hinges on both sides of the drawer.

• When you lay the drawer down, be careful not to damage the floor.

• Do not sit or stand on the freezer drawer.

• To prevent accidents, keep children and pets away from the drawer. Do not leave the drawer open. If the basket is removed from the freezer drawer, there is sufficient space for a small child or pet to crawl inside.

Removing the Left Fridge Door

Remove the ring in the joint area. Hold the

water supply connection and gently push the collet a to detach the water supply line as shown.

Remove the screw from the hinge cover at the

top of the appliance. Lift the hook, located at the bottom of the front side of the cover, with a flat-head screwdriver.

Pull out the tube b. Disconnect all wire

harnesses c. Unscrew the ground wire d.

Rotate the hinge lever e counterclockwise.

Lift the top hinge f free of the hinge lever latch g.

Lift the left fridge door h until it is free of the

middle hinge assembly i.

CAUTION

• When removing the upper hinge, be sure to support the door as it will fall forwards. It is recommended that two or more people carry out the door removal and refitting.

• When lifting the hinge free of the latch, be careful that the door does not fall forward.

• Place the door on a non-scratching surface with the inner side facing up.

NOTE

• When moving the left fridge door, be careful not to damage the water tubes. The doors should be laid down on a blanket in a safe area once they have been removed.

• If the water tube end is damaged, it should be trimmed to ensure it does not leak when refitted.

Removing the Right Fridge Door

Remove the top hinge cover screw a. Lift the

hook (not visible), located at the bottom of the front side of the cover b, with a flat-head screwdriver.

Not straight

• While pressing the collet toward the tube connector, gently insert the water tube until only one line is visible. Pull on the water tube to make sure that the tube is tightly fastened.

Water tube

Insert line

Damaged Stretched

Collet

Disconnect all the wire harnesses c. Unscrew

the ground wire d.

NOTE

• The ground wire is only present on some models.

• The number of wire harnesses may vary depending on the model.

Rotate the hinge lever e clockwise. Lift the

top hinge f free of the hinge lever latch g.

Lift the right fridge door h until it is free of the

middle hinge assembly i.

Removing the Freezer Drawers

For models with two freezer drawers, remove both drawers in the same way.

Remove the screws from the rails at both

ends.

Grip both sides of the drawer and pull it up to

remove it from the rails.

Pull the drawer open to full extension.

Gently lift and pull out the ice bin a.

Lift the front of the drawer up, then pull it

straight out.

CAUTION

• Do not hold the handle when removing or replacing the drawer. The handle may come off, causing personal injury.

Hold both rails and push them in

simultaneously.

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