LG GF-L677SL Owner’s Manual

OWNER'S MANUAL

FRIDGE & FREEZER

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

EN ENGLISH

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MFL70761716

Rev.02_123120

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...............................................................	3
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.....................................................	3
WARNING.........................................................................................................	3
CAUTION...........................................................................................................	8
INSTALLATION.............................................................................	10
Before Installation............................................................................................	10
Removing Doors for Entrance.........................................................................	10
Connecting the Water Line..............................................................................	13
Leveling and Door Alignment...........................................................................	14
Turning on the Power......................................................................................	15
Moving the Appliance For Relocation .............................................................	15
OPERATION..................................................................................	16
Before Use.......................................................................................................	16
Product Features.............................................................................................	18
Control Panel...................................................................................................	21
Water and Ice Dispenser.................................................................................	22
Automatic Icemaker.........................................................................................	23
Fridge Shelves.................................................................................................	25
Vegetable Drawer............................................................................................	26
Glide N’ Serve..................................................................................................	26
Door Baskets...................................................................................................	27
SMART FUNCTIONS....................................................................	28
LG ThinQ Application.......................................................................................	28
Smart Diagnosis..............................................................................................	29
MAINTENANCE.............................................................................	31
Cleaning the Exterior and Interior ...................................................................	31
Air Filter...........................................................................................................	32
Water Filter......................................................................................................	33
TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................................	34

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

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 outlet socket 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 outlet socket 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 outlet socket.

•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.

•Do not plug the appliance into multiple outlet sockets, power boards, or an extension power cable.

•Do not use an extension cord or double adapter.

•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 outlet socket 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 equipmentgrounding conductor and a grounding power plug. The power plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet socket 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.

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.

•Fill with potable water only into icemaker or dispenser water tank.

Maintenance

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

•Securely plug the power plug in the outlet socket 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 outlet socket.

•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.

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.

	G F E
	B
	H
C
-	Size
A	908 mm
B	1772 mm
C	792 mm
D	20 mm
E	708 mm
F	772 mm
G	1103 mm
H	1590 mm

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	Ambient Temperature
Climate Class	Range ºC
	Range ºC

SN (Extended	+10	- +32
Temperate)	+10	- +32
Temperate)
N (Temperate)	+16	- +32

ST (Subtropical)	+16	- +38

T (Tropical)	+16	- +43 / +10 - +43*

*Australia, India, Kenya

NOTE

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

Accessories

•The appearance or components of the appliance may differ from model to model.

Spanner	Water Filter

Water Tube

Tube Connector

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

1	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.

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.

2 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.

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.

	EN
2	Disconnect all the wire harnesses C. Unscrew
	the ground wire D.

Not straight Damaged Stretched

•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.

Collet

Water tube

Insert line

NOTE

•The ground wire is only present on some models.

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

3	Rotate the hinge lever E clockwise. Lift the
	top hinge F free of the hinge lever latch G.

4	Lift the right fridge door H until it is free of the
	middle hinge assembly I.

Removing the Right Fridge Door

1 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.

Removing the Freezer Drawers

For models with two freezer drawers, remove both

drawers in the same way.

1 Pull the drawer open to full extension.

2 Gently lift and pull out the ice bin A.

3	Lift the front of the drawer up, then pull it
	straight out.

4	Remove the screws from the rails at both
	ends.

5	Grip both sides of the drawer and pull it up to
	remove it from the rails.

CAUTION

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

6	Hold both rails and push them in
	simultaneously.

Refitting the Doors and Drawers

Mount the doors and drawers in the sequence of their removal once the appliance has been passed through all access doors.

Connecting the Water Line

Water Supply Requirements

A cold water supply with water pressure between 138 kPa and 827 kPa (1.4-8.4 kgf/cm²) is requried to operate the water dispenser. If the appliance

is installed in an area with low water pressure (below 138 kPa), you can install a booster pump to compensate for the low pressure.

If a reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected to your cold water supply, the water pressure to the reverse osmosis system needs to be a minimum of 138 kPa to 827 kPa (1.4-8.4 kgf/ cm²)

WARNING

•Unplug the appliance before carrying out any work on connecting the water line. Failure to do so may cause electric shock.

•Only connect the water line to a cold water supply. Failure to do so may cause the water filter to malfunction. Water hammer (water banging in the pipes) in house plumbing can cause damage to appliance parts and can lead to water leakage or flooding.

•Connecting the water line must only be installed by a qualified plumber and in accordance with local legislation and regulations governing water quality.

NOTE

•This water line installation is not covered by the appliance warranty.

Connecting to the Appliance

1	Unscrew the metal threaded collar nut at the
	back of the appliance and place it over one
	end of the water tube.
2	Firmly push the water tube onto the water inlet
	valve and tighten up the collar nut.

	EN
2	Press and hold the Water Filter button for
	three seconds. This resets the Replacement
	Filter icon. The new water filter has been
	activated.
3	Place a cup under the water dispenser
	to verify that water is flowing through the
	appliance.
4	Check the connecting tube and joints for leaks
	once again.
5	The water filter should be fixed at a
	appropriate place where it is easy to reach for

replacement purposes.

Connecting to the Water Tap

1 Push the water tube into the hole of the tap connector supplied in the accessories. The pipe should be held firmly whilst the connector is pushed onto the pipe.

2 Ensure that the rubber washer is fitted to the inside of the tap connector before screwing it onto the tap.

Checking the Water Connection

1 Turn on the water supply and switch on the appliance. Carefully check all fittings for possible leaks due to poorly fitted hoses.

Leveling and Door

Alignment

Before Beginning

When the appliance doors appear to be uneven, use the spanner (included with the owner’s manual) to raise and lower the doors to align properly.

NOTE

•The spanner (included with the owner’s manual) may differ depending on the model.

Leveling the appliance

The appliance has two front levelling legs. Adjust the legs to alter the tilt from front-to-back or side to side. If the appliance seems unsteady, or the doors do not close easily, adjust the appliance’s tilt using the instructions below.

Turn the leveling leg to the left to raise that side of the appliance or to the right to lower it.

Door Alignment for Left Fridge Door

The left door has an adjustable hinge nut, located on the middle door hinge. If the gap between the doors is uneven, adjust hinge nut.

Open the door and use the spanner to turn the hinge nut to adjust the height. Turn the hinge nut to the right to raise the door or to the left to lower it.

Door Alignment for Right Fridge Door (Standard Door Model)

The right door has an adjustable hinge nut, located on the middle door hinge. If the gap between the doors is uneven, adjust the the hinge nut.

Open the door and use the spanner to turn the hinge nut to adjust the height. Turn the hinge nut to the right to raise the door or to the left to lower it.

Turning on the Power

Connecting the Appliance

After installing the apopliance connect the power plug into a outlet socket.

NOTE

•After connecting the power supply cord (or plug) to the outlet, wait 2 or 3 hours before you put food into the appliance. If you add food before the appliance has cooled completely, your food may spoil.

Moving the Appliance For

Relocation

Preparing for Relocation

1	Remove all food from inside the appliance.
2	Pull the power plug out, insert and fix it into
	the power plug hook at the rear or on top of
	the appliance.
3	Tape parts such as shelves and the door
	handle to prevent from falling off while moving
	the appliance.
4	Move the appliance with more than two people
	carefully. When transporting the appliance
	over a long distance, keep the appliance
	upright.
5	After installing the appliance, connect the
	power plug into a socket out to switch on the

appliance.

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