LG GF-201PL User Manual

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F R E E Z E R
OWNER’S MANUAL
LG Electronics
http://www.lge.com
Please read this manual thoroughly before operating your set. Retain it for future reference. Record model name and serial number of the set.
P/N 3828JP8005D
P/N 3828JP8005D
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We would like to thank you for using Freezer Non CFC LG. This new freezer is manufactured with great care and using the latest technology and we believe that you will be fully satisfied with its performance and reliability. Before operating your set, please read this booklet carefully. Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your freezer properly that will ensure trouble free use of the freezer for many years to come.
BEFORE CALLING
FOR SERVICE
Corner (Frozen Food Storage Corner)
Evaporator (6 Rack)
Steel Shelf
Tray Drip (Frozen Food Storage Corner)
Levelling screw
PLACING AND LEVELING
1. Place your freezer in a location that suits your working convenience.
2. Avoid placing unit in a narrow recess or near any heat sources, direct sunlight or moisture.
3. Air must circulate properly around your appliance to ensure efficient operation. Allow at least a clearance of 10 cm distance from the wall at the rear and 10 cm distance between wall and each of the unit side.
4. To avoid any vibration, the unit must be leveled side to side. The front should be slightly higher than than the rear to aid in door closing. Leveling screws can be turned easily by tipping the cabinet slightly and adjustment can be made with your finger to raise or lower the cabinet.
5. The appliance should be so positioned that the supply plug is accessible for quick disconnection when accident happens.
Temperature Control Dial (Located On The Back Plate)
Magnetic Door Seal
Door Rack (Frozen Food Storage Corner)
Freezing Corner
10 cm or more
10 cm or more
OFTEN SERVICE CALLS CAN BE AVOIDED !
IF YOU FEEL FREEZER IS NOT OPERATING PROPERLY
CHECK THIS POSSIBLE CAUSES FIRST
Occurrence Possible cause Solution
Freezer not * Plug at wall outlet is disconnected * Make sure plug is tightly pushed into outlet
functioning * Power outage. Check house lights * Call local electric company.
* A House fuse blown or circuit * Change fuse or call electrician
breaker tripped
* Freezer control is set too warm * Set freezer control to a colder setting until
the freezer temperature satisfactory
* Freezer location too near to the wall * Move the freezer so that it has adequate air
Not Cold or heat sources circulation or not close to heat sources
* Door are opened too frequently or * Open the door less often and close the
too long or slightly open door completely.
* Large amounts of warm or hot food * Wait until freezer has a change to reach its
may have been stored recently selected temperature
* Floor is uneven or weak * Leveling the height and be sure floor is
Abnormal solid and can adequately support freezer.
Noise * Item placed on the top or left at * Remove items
Back side of freezer
Odor * Interior needs to be cleaned * Clean interior with sponge, warm water and Formation baking soda
* Food with strong odor is in the freezer * Cover food completely
Moisture * The weather is hot and humid which * This is normal Collects on increases the rate of frost build up the inside and internal sweating . Walls * Door are opened too frequently or * Open the door less often and move package
too long or slightly open that keep door from closing
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GENERAL CLEANING
1. It is important that your freezer be kept clean to prevent undesireable odor. Spilled food should be wiped up immediately, since it may acidify and stain plastic surfaces if allowed to settle
2. Before cleaning, unplug the power cord from the outlet and take out all the food from Freezer
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Before operating this appliance please review this list : a. In order to prevent possible electric shock cause by the current leakage, this appliance must be grounded. b. Please connect the ground wire (installed on back side of cabinet) to ground or water pipe from steel.
Wash interior and all compartments use mixing liquid with composition 1 table spoon of sodium bicarbonate and 0,5 litre warm water. Rinse and dry. Water squirt
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gun is not allowed.
Use a lukewarm solution of mild soap or detergent to clean the durable finish of your freezer. Wipe with a
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clean damp cloth and then dry..
Avoid using detergen or soap to clean the interior prevent undesireable odor. Thinner, gasoline and boiled water are not allowed since they can damage the plastic parts. Never use metalic scouring pads, brushes, coarse abrasive cleaners, strong alkaline
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solution, flamable or toxic cleaning liquids on any surface.
3. After cleaning, do not place the unit and all compartments to direct sunlight or heat sources.
4. We suggest to polish the cutter side of the unit with soft wax regularly, especially when placing on garage or any place that could be much dew happen.
5. Wipe up excess moisture with a sponge or cloth to prevent water or liquid getting into any electrical part and causing an electric shock.
6. Magnetic gasket shall to be cleaned, especially on bottom side to prevent mushrooms on your gasket.
7. Leave it dry before use
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2. Do not use an extension cords If possible, connect the freezer to its own individual electrical outlet and do not use
an extension cord.
3. Starting
When your freezer is first installed, allow it to stabilize at normal operating temperature for 30 minutes. If operation are interupted, wait 5 minutes before restarting.
4. Suply cord replacement
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
5. Grounding
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or service person if the grounding instruction are not completely understood, or if you have doubts on whether the appliance is properly grounded.
6. Vacation time
During average long vacation, it is better to not operate the freezer. Remove all food, disconnect the power cord, clean the interior thoroughly, and leave door open to prevent odor formation
7. Power failure Most power failure that are corrected in an hour or two will not effect your freezer temperature. However you should minimize the number of door openings while the power is off.
8. Cleaning 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.
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STORING FOODS
TEMPERATURE CONTROL & DEFROSTING
This instrument is very suitable for keeping half frozen food and fresh food to be frozen
“F” area : frozen area “S1, S2” area : half frozen area
Caution :
1. On “S1, S2” : Do not place ice cream and milk
2. It is very importan for placing all the foods properly otherwise every increasing of the temperature when defrosting, will shorter life time of the food.
3. Never keep too much food in freezer because they can block
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air circulation.
4. When storing the food, cover it with vinyl wrap or store in container with a lid. This prevents moisture from evaporating, and helps food to keep its taste and nutrients.
5. Allow hot food to cool prior to storing, placing hot food in freezer could spoil other food, and lead to higher energy consumption.
6. Do not store bottles in the freezer - they may break when frozen.
7. Do not refreeze food that has been thawed. This causes loss of taste and nutrient.
8. Never keep too much food in door rack because they must push againts by freezer rack so that the door cannot be fully closed.
1. TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Freezer temperature will change according to stored food quantity, how recent you open the unit door and room temperature. There will be “OFF, MIN, MID, MAX” mark on temperature controller knob to enhance you to chose the requirement temperature.
“OFF”position : not operate “MIN” position : highest frozer temperature, warmest area “MID” position : best temperature for keeping the food on Fridge “F” area “MAX”position : lowest frozen temperature, coldest..
2. DEFROSTING
- You should do defrosting regularly, in order to keep the unit works efficiently.
- If you want to do defrosting, just turn the knob to “OFF” position so defrost water will
run out to tray drip. It is better to do total defrosting regularly one a month by unplug power cord from the power outlet..
- For faster defrosting, place 1 or 2 pan with warm water on the unit.
- Always wrap the food when defrosting otherwise straightway consume the food.
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
9. Avoid open the unit door recently and try not adding the food while froozen processing Opening the door lets warm air enter the freezer, and cause temperature to rise.
10. Do not store carbonate package and carbonate drink to be frozen.
11. Do not touch any cold surface with hand especially when still wet. For ice, it shall not directly be used, due to can burn the skin.
12. Freezer will keep food temperature along 1-2 hours while electricity doesn’t work out, as long the door still closed. But if the situation predicted takes longer time, just take out the food. For fresh food, cook it before restored.
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1. Please read this guide thoroughly before operating this unit.
2. This freezer is just for domestic used otherwise it will avoid warranty.
3. Any improper operation or damage, just take out the plug and call the service.
4. Always unplug power cord when defrosting, cleaning and fixing the unit.
5. If you move the freezer, remove or securely fasten down all loose items inside the freezer. To avoid damaging the height adjusting screws, turn them all the way into the base.
6. Close the unit door completely to get best cooling result
Do not ever use sharp and metal tools to remove ice and frost or
to take out ice and food on evaporator. A punctured evaporator
will cause serious problems and avoid warranty.
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