LG GK-B405PL Owner’s Manual

OWNER'S MANUAL

KIMCHI REFRIGERATOR

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

EN ENGLISH

GK-B405PL

MFL67704811

Rev.07_030821

www.lg.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

PRODUCT FEATURES .....................................................................10

INSTALLATION ................................................................................. 11

Compartments ......................................................................................................11

Notes for Movement and Transport ......................................................................12

Notes for Installation .............................................................................................12

Dimensions and Clearances ................................................................................13

Ambient Temperature ...........................................................................................13

Leveling ................................................................................................................14

OPERATION .....................................................................................15

Before use ............................................................................................................15

Parts and Functions (Applicable to some models only) ........................................16

Control Panel (Applicable to some models only) ..................................................18

Notes for Operation ..............................................................................................21

Storing Food .........................................................................................................22

Recycling the Fresh Air Filter of the top compartments ........................................25

Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves .......................................................................26

CustomChill Drawer .............................................................................................27

This manual may contain images or content different from the model you purchased.

This manual is subject to revision by the manufacturer.

SMART FUNCTIONS ........................................................................28

LG ThinQ Application ............................................................................................28

Smart Diagnosis ...................................................................................................30

MAINTENANCE ................................................................................31

Cleaning ...............................................................................................................31

TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................33

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

To reduce the risk of explosion, re, 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.

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

•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 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 equipmentgrounding 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.

•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 outlet power board when connecting this appliance. it should be plugged into a single outlet wall socket.

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

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

•Install the appliance on a rm and level oor.

•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.

4EN4

•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 connect a plug adapter or other accessories to the power plug.

•Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

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

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

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

•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 qualied 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

ammable propellant in this 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 identication plate inside the appliance.

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

5EN5

Risk of Fire and Flammable Materials

This symbol alerts you to ammable materials that can ignite and cause a re 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.

•If a leak is detected, avoid any naked ames 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 ammable 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.

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

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

Children in the Household

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

Operation

•Do not use the appliance for any purpose (storage of medical or experimental materials or medication that requires strict temperature control) other than any domestic household food storage use.

•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.

6EN6

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

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

•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.

•Do not put animals, such as pets into 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 place heavy or fragile objects, containers lled with liquid,

combustible substances, ammable objects (such candles, lamps,

etc.), or heating devices (such as stoves, heaters, etc.) on 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 re, explosion or injury if sparks are caused.

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

•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.

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

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

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Maintenance

•Disconnect the power cord before cleaning the appliance or

replacing the inside lamp (where tted).

•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 rmly and pull straight out from the socket

outlet.

•Do not spray water or inammable substances (toothpaste, alcohol,

thinner, benzene, ammable 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 qualied 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.

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:

Installation

•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.

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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.

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

•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.

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

•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 insert the shelves upside down. The shelves may fall.

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

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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 refrigerator malfunctioning that could occur if a refrigerator door or freezer door remains open. If a refrigerator 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 refrigerator doors close automatically with a slight push. (The door only closes automatically when it is open at an angle less than 30°.)

INSTALLATION

Compartments

Owner’s Manual

Kimchi storage contaner 1

(AKC67523415, 11.7L)

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

Kimchi storage contaner 2

(AKC67523721, 11.3L)

Kimchi storage contaner 3

(AKC67523722, 17.1L)

Notes for Movement and Transport

•Remove all food from inside the appliance.

Then, transport the appliance only after xing

fragile parts such as shelves and the door handle with tape. Failure to do so may cause appliance damage.

•Pull the power plug out, insert and x it into the power plug hook at the rear or on top of the appliance. Failure to do so may cause damage

to the power plug or oor scratch.

•When transporting the appliance, more than two people should transport the appliance carefully. Dropping the appliance, which is extremely heavy, may cause personal injury or appliance failure.

•When transporting the appliance over a long distance, keep the appliance upright. The appliance may fall over, causing malfunctions. Never transport the appliance laying down as it can cause a refrigerant circulation malfunction when it is turned back on again.

Notes for Installation

•Install the appliance on a solid and at area.

−If the appliance is installed on an uneven

oor, it can cause vibration and noise causing

the appliance to fall resulting in injury. It could also cause the doors not to close correctly and introduce moisture inside the unit during operation.

−If the appliance front or rear is not level, adjust the front feet so that it can be

corrected. Severe cases may need the oor

to be packed out with strips of thin timber.

•Avoid placing the unit near heat sources, direct sunlight or moisture.

•Connect the power supply cord (or plug) to the outlet. Don’t double up with other appliances on the same outlet.

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

•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.

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