LG GF-D725BML Product Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

BOTTOM FREEZER FRIDGE

Please read this owner’s manual thoroughly before operating and keep it handy for reference at all times.

GF-D725BML

MFL68302753_Rev.02

www.lg.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS

3 PRODUCT FEATURES

4 IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

7 COMPONENTS

7 Fridge Exterior 8 Fridge Interior

9 INSTALLATION

9 Installation Overview 10 Unpacking Your Fridge 10 Choosing the Proper Location 10 - Flooring 11 - Dimensions and Clearances 11 - Ambient Temperature 11 Turning On the Power 11 How to Remove the Fridge Door 12 How to Remove the Freezer Door 12 Height Adjustment 12 - Fridge Door Height Adjustment 13 - When the Freezer Door is Lower

14 HOW TO USE

14 Before Use 15 Control Panel 15 - Control Panel Features 17 Storing Food 17 - Food Preservation Location 19 - Food Storage Tips 19 - Storing Frozen Food 20 Adjusting the Fridge Shelves 20 - Detaching the Shelf 20 - Refitting the Shelf 21 - Using the Folding Shelf 21 - When Closing the Door

22 Big Fresh Zone 22 - Removal of the Big Fresh Zone drawer 22 - Refitting the Big Fresh Zone drawer 23 How to disassemble and assemble the

vegetable box 24 Extra Space 24 Tilting Fresh Basket 25 - Tilting Fresh Basket Disassembly 25 Dairy Corner 25 Door-In-Door 26 - Door-In-Door Shelf Disassembly 27 Adjustable Moving Basket 27 Ice Maker 28 Freezer Drawer 28 - Freezer Drawer Removal 29 - Refitting the Freezer Drawer 29 Freezer/Fridge Basket

30 SMART FUNCTIONS

30 Using LG SmartThinQ Application 32 Using Smart Diagnosis™

33 MAINTENANCE

33 Cleaning 34 Replacing the Pure N Fresh filter

35 TROUBLESHOOTING

PRODUCT FEATURES

* Depending on the model, some of the following functions may not be available.

DOOR ALARM

The Door Alarm function is designed to prevent fridge malfunctioning that could occur if a fridge door or freezer door remains open. If a fridge door or freezer door is left open for more than 60 seconds, a warning alarm sounds in 30 second intervals until it is closed.

AUTO CLOSING HINGE

The fridge doors close automatically with a slight push. (The door only closes automatically when it is open at an angle less than 30°.)

EXPRESS FREEZE

The freezer section is maintained at the coldest temperature for a 24-hour period before automatically resuming normal operation. The freezer display temperature will not change when Express Freeze is engaged. It will also enhance ice production whilst it is on.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.

This guide contains many important safety messages. Always

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 WARNING or CAUTION. These words mean:

WARNING

CAUTION

You can be killed or seriously injured if you do not follow instructions.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury, or product damage.

read and obey

all safety messages.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using your product, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following.

Power

•NEVER unplug your fridge by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull it straight out from the outlet.

•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. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either the plug or connector end.

•Do not use an uncertified power outlet.

•Unplug the power plug immediately in the event of a blackout or thunderstorm.

•Plug in the power plug with the power cord facing downward.

Installation

•Contact an authorized service center when you install or relocate the fridge.

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

•Connect this product to a dedicated grounded electric outlet conforming with the rating prior to use. It is the user’s responsibility to replace a standard 2-prong wall outlet with a standard 3-prong wall outlet.

•Do not install the fridge where there may be a danger of it falling. Installation on a non sturdy timber floor may cause difficulty in door alignment and cause the cabinet to deform.

Use

•DO NOT allow children to climb, stand, or hang on the fridge doors or shelves in the fridge. They could damage the fridge and seriously injure themselves.

•Where fitted, do not place heavy objects on the dispenser of the fridge or hang onto it.

•Do not place heavy or dangerous objects (bottles or vases with liquid) on the fridge.

•Do not put live animals inside of the fridge.

•Do not allow children to climb into the product when it is in or out of use.

•In the event of a gas leak (propane/LPG), ventilate sufficiently and contact an authorized service center before use. Do not touch or disassemble the electric outlet of the fridge.

•In the event of a refrigerant leak, move flammable objects away from the fridge. Ventilate sufficiently and contact an authorized service center.

•Do not use or place flammable substances (chemicals, medicine, cosmetics, etc) near the fridge or store them inside the fridge. Do not place the fridge in the vicinity of flammable gas.

•The tempered glass on door can be broken by impact. Do not touch the broken parts. You may be injured.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using your product, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following.

•This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as

- staff kitchen areas, offices and other working environments;

- farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;

- bed and breakfast type environments.

•Do not use this product for special purposes or mobile applications (storage of medicine or test materials or on ships, etc).

•Unplug the power plug before cleaning or repairing the fridge.

•If the fridge is fitted with light bulbs and require replacing, unplug the fridge or turn off the power before doing so.

•Do not modify or extend the power cord.

•Do not use a hair dryer to dry the interior. Do not light a candle to remove any interior odor.

•For your safety, this appliance must be properly grounded. Have the wall outlet and the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.

•Do not use an outlet that can be turned off via a remote switch. Do not use an extension cord. It is the user’s responsibility to replace a standard 2-prong wall outlet with a standard 3-prong wall outlet.

•Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.

•Do not use an adapter plug and plug the power plug into a multi-outlet extension cord.

•Disconnect the power cord immediately if you hear a noise, smell a strange odor or detect smoke.

•Turn the power off if dust or water from above or below penetrates into the fridge. Call a service agent.

•Do not disassemble or modify the fridge.

•Do not put hands, feet, or metal objects below or behind the fridge.

•Do not operate the fridge or touch the power cord with wet hands.

•In fridges with automatic icemakers, avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector mechanism or with the heating element that releases the cubes. Do not place fingers or hands on the automatic icemaking mechanism while the fridge is plugged in.

•When dispensing ice from the dispenser, do not use crystal ceramics.

•Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment with wet or damp hands, when your fridge is in operation.

•Do not put glass containers, glass bottles or beverage cans in the freezer.

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

•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 the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

•If the appliance is equipped with a lock (some countries only), keep the key out of reach of children.

•Do not refreeze frozen foods that have thawed completely. It may result in serious health issues.

•If you are throwing away your old fridge, make sure the CFC coolant is removed for proper disposal by a qualified servicer. If you release CFC coolant, you may be fined or imprisoned in accordance with the relevant environmental law.

•Disposed or abandoned fridges are dangerous, even if they are sitting for only a few days. When disposing the fridge, remove the packing materials from the door or take off the doors but leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.

•If the refrigerant gas has leaked, do not touch the fridge or the power outlet and ventilate the room immediately. A spark could trigger an explosion causing a fire or burns. Because this fridge uses natural gas (isobutene, R600a) as the environment-friendly refrigerant, even a small amount (50~60g) is combustible. If gas leaks from severe damage during delivering, installing or using the fridge, any spark may cause fire or burns.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using your product, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following.

CAUTION

Installation

•The fridge must be properly installed in accordance with the Installer Instructions that were taped to

the front of the fridge.

•Be careful when you unpack and install the fridge. Immediately dispose of packing materials (plastic)

out of reach of children.

Use

•Close the doors carefully when children are around.

•Keep fingers out of pinch point areas; clearances between the doors and cabinets are necessarily

small. Be careful closing doors when children are in the area.

•If food is stacked or stored poorly on the shelves, it may fall and cause injury when the door is opened.

•Do not move fridge while the fridge is operating. A Compressor rattling noise may occur as a result

and will only stop when the compressor cycles off, or when the power to the unit is turned off and back on again. (This is normal and will not impact on the performance or the life of the compressor. The rattling will stop after the compressor comes to a rest.)

•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.

Maintenance

•Do not use strong detergents like wax or thinners for cleaning. Clean with a soft fabric.

•Wipe foreign objects (dust, water, etc) off the prongs of the power plug and contact areas before

connecting.

WARNING

•Use drinkable water for ice making.

WARNING

•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.

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 1m 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.

in size for every 8g of R600a refrigerant inside the appliance. The amount of

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

COMPONENTS

Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features of your fridge. Page references are included for your convenience.

*The appearance and specifications of the actual product may differ depending on the model.

Fridge Exterior (Applicable to some models only)

LED Display

Displays the fridge and freezer’s target temperature, the water filter condition and the dispenser status.

Door in Door release Button

Fridge

Freezer

COMPONENTS

Fridge Interior (Applicable to some models only)

LED interior lamps

The interior lamps light up the inside of the fridge.

Dairy Product Bin

Used to preserve dairy products.

Shelf

Door-In-Door

Big Fresh Zone

Tilting Fresh Basket

Ice Maker

Freezer Basket

Pure N Fresh Filter

Shelf

DrawerDrawer

Dairy Product Bin

Used to preserve dairy products.

Folding Shelf

Door-In-Door

Big Fresh Zone

Extra Space

Freezer Basket

INSTALLATION

Installation Overview

Please read the following installation instructions first after purchasing this product or transporting it to another location.

1 Unpacking your

fridge

2 Choosing the proper

location

3 Leveling and Door

Alignment

SUGGESTION FOR ENERGY SAVING

•Please do not keep the door open for a long time, close door in the shortest time.

•Too much food are not advised to be put in. Enough space should be kept for cool air circulating freely.

•Do not set the temperature of fridge lower than needed. Do not put the food near the temperature sensor.

•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.

•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.

•The automatic defrosting system in the appliance ensures that the compartment remains free of ice buildup under normal operating conditions.

INSTALLATION

Unpacking Your Fridge

WARNING

•Use two or more people to move and install the fridge. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

•Your fridge is heavy. When moving the fridge for cleaning or service, be sure to protect the floor. Always pull the fridge straight out when moving it. Do not wiggle or walk the fridge when trying to move it, as floor damage could occur. Wind the leveling feet up first so that the unit is on its rollers.

•Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from the fridge. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death.

Remove tape and any temporary labels from your fridge before using. Do not remove any warningtype labels, the model and serial number label, or the Tech Sheet that is located under the front of the fridge.

To remove any remaining tape or glue, rub the area briskly with your thumb. Tape or glue residue can also be easily removed by rubbing a small amount of liquid dish soap over the adhesive with your fingers. Wipe with warm water and dry.

Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue. These products can damage the surface of your fridge.

Fridge shelves are installed in the shipping position. Please reinstall shelves according to your individual storage needs.

Choosing the Proper Location

•The fridge should always be plugged into its own individual properly grounded electrical outlet rated for 240 Volts, 50 Hz, AC only, and fused at 15 or 20 amperes. This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a fire hazard from overheated wires. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided.

•After installing the appliance, connect the power plug into a socket outlet. Before moving and discarding the appliance, disconnect the plug from the socket outlet.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not install the fridge in a wet or damp area. do not install in any outdoor or sheltered outdoor location or direct sunlight.

Flooring

To avoid noise and vibration, the unit must be leveled and installed on a solidly constructed floor. If required, adjust the leveling legs to compensate for unevenness of the floor. The front should be slightly higher than the rear to aid in door closing. Leveling legs can be turned easily by tipping the cabinet slightly. Turn the leveling legs to the left to raise the unit or to the right to lower it. Poorly constructed timber flooring can cause a limit in door adjustment and the cabinet to become out of shape. (See Leveling and door AlIgnment.)

NOTE

Installing on carpeting, soft tile surfaces, a platform or weakly supported structure is not recommended.

INSTALLATION

Dimensions and Clearances

Too small of a distance from adjacent items may result in degradation of freezing capability and increased electricity costs. Allow over 50mm clearance from each adjacent wall when installing the appliance.

EHFG

- Size A 912 mm B 1797 mm C 758 mm D 20 mm E 733 mm F 738 mm G 996 mm H 1637 mm

Turning On The Power

Plug in the fridge.

CAUTION

•Connect to a rated power outlet.

•Have a certified electrician check the wall outlet and wiring for proper grounding.

•Do not damage or cut off the ground terminal of the power plug.

How to Remove the Fridge Door (TURN OFF THE MAIN POWER. Same procedure for left and right doors)

Remove the fridge door hinge cover. (left

side)

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 temperatures 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) ST (Subtropical) T (Tropical)

*Australia, India, Kenya

Ambient Temperature Range °C

+10 - +32

+16 - +32 +16 - +38 +16 - +43 / +10 - +43*

Disassemble connection plugs and ground

wires.

NOTE

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

INSTALLATION

Turn 1 around to release lock and raise

hinge up.

Keeper

Disassemble Door, raising it from Hinge

Center.

CAUTION

Remove it after you open Door to 90 degrees.

Upper hinge

How to Remove the Freezer Door (TURN OFF THE MAIN POWER. Same procedure for left and right doors)

Remove the inner hinge bolt.

Remove the door by raising it from the

lower hinge.

Lower hinge

Height Adjustment

Leveling the doors may not be possible when the floor is not leveled, or is of weak or poor construction. The fridge is heavy and should be installed on a rigid and solid surface. Some Timber flooring may cause levelling difficulties if it flexes excesively.

Fridge Door Height Adjustment

•If the left door is lower, lift the door and screw a door hinge bolt using a spanner as illustrated in the figure.

•Use

spanner in fridge.

•If the right door is lower, lift the right door and insert an additional nose plier until both doors are level.

snap ring using a long

Height difference

Twist the hinge to raise the pivoting end

so that the door can be lifted off.

Fridge door

Freezer door

Fridge door

Freezer door

When the Freezer Door is Lower

•Method 1 is recommended.

•Use spanner

for freezer door adjustment.

INSTALLATION

Method 2)

(

(1) Using the large side of the number

spanner, rotate the locking nut ( clockwise to unlock it before adjusting the Adjust-Hinge pin.

Nut Releasing

)

Height difference

(Method 1 recommended.)

Open the door and adjust the level by using the nut on the adjustable round foot of the lower side first by using the supplied number

spanner as per the below

diagram.

Raising

Door Up

Spanner

Lower Door

Down

(2) Rotate the Adjust-hinge pin either (

) clockwise or ( ) counter-clockwise using the narrow side of the spanner spanner to adjust the level difference between the fridge door and freezer door (this method provides limited adjustment).

Release Locking Nut

Adjust Hinge Pin

Lower Door Down

Raising Door Up

(3) After adjusting door height, firmly tighten

the Locking nut (

) counter-clockwise

until secured.

Nut Tightening

CAUTION

Do not adjust the hinge pin height level too much. The hinge pin can fall out. (Range of height adjustment : Max. 3mm)

HOW TO USE

Before use

Clean the fridge.

Clean your fridge thoroughly and wipe off all dust that may have accumulated during shipping.

•Do not scratch the fridge with a sharp object or use a detergent that contains alcohol, a flammable liquid or an abrasive when removing any tape or adhesive from the fridge,.

•Do not peel off the model or serial number label or the technical information on the rear surface of the fridge.

Remove adhesive residue by wiping it off with your thumb or dishwashing detergent.

Connect the power supply.

Check if the power supply is connected before use. Read the “Turning On The Power” section. (Your plug type might be different from the picture.)

CAUTION

NOTE

Wait for the fridge to cool.

Allow your fridge to run for at least three to four hours before putting food in it. Check the flow of cold air in the freezer compartment to ensure proper cooling.

CAUTION

Putting food in the fridge before it has cooled could cause the food to spoil, or a bad odor could remain inside the fridge.

The fridge makes a loud noise after initial operation.

This is normal. The loudness will decrease as the temperature lowers.

Before Plugging in, open the fridge doors to ventilate the interior.

The inside of the fridge may smell like plastic at first. Remove any adhesive tape from inside the fridge and open the fridge doors for ventilation until any odors have subsided.

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