LG GM-589NI, GM-589SP User Manual

BOTTOM FREEZER

REFRIGERATOR

User’s Guide

Please read this guide thoroughly

before operating and keep it handy for

reference at all times.

Models

GM-589**

P/No. 3828JL8025B

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Instructions		3 - 4
Grounding Requirements		5
Parts and Features		6 - 7
Refrigerator Installation	8	- 16
Unpacking Your Refrigerator		8
Installation		8
Base Grille		8
Removing, Reversing and Replacing
Your Refrigerator Doors	9	- 15
Pull out Drawer		12
Door Closing and Alignment		16
Using Your Refrigerator	17 - 26
Ensuring Proper Air Circulation		17
Multi Flow		17
Setting the Controls	17 - 18
Adjusting Control Settings		18
Food Storage Guide		19
Storing Frozen Food		19
Refrigerator Shelves		20
Deli Fresh / Snack Pan		21
Crisper Humidity Control		21
Optibin Crisper		21
Crisper cover with lattice on inner surface		22
Door Racks		22
Design-A-Door		22

Dairy Bin	23
Freezer Wire Door Racks	23
Ice Bin	23
DuraBase	23
DuraBase Divider	24
Drawer Tray	24
Tilting Door	24
Pull out Drawer Basket	24
Can Dispenser	25
Triple Twist Ice Tray	25
Freezer Shelf	25
Filter	26
Care and Cleaning	27 - 28
General Cleaning Tips	27
Outside	27
Inside Walls	27
Door Liner and Gaskets	27
Plastic Parts	27
Condenser Coils	27
Light Bulb Replacement	27 - 28
Power Interruptions	28
When you go on vacation	28
About the Custom Cube Icemaker	29
Connecting the Water Line	30 - 32
Troubleshooting Guide	33 - 36

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

DANGER: RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT

Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous... even if they will sit for “just a few days”. If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please follow the instructions at right to help prevent accidents.

BEFORE YOU THROW AWAY YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR OR FREEZER

Take off the doors.

Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.

CFC & HCFC DISPOSAL

Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system that used CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons). CFCs are believed to harm stratospheric ozone.

If you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make sure the CFC refrigerant is removed for proper disposal by a qualified servicer. If you intentionally release this CFC refrigerant, you can be subject to fines and imprisonment under provisions of enviromental legislation.

Ensure that none of the pipes on the back of the appliances are damaged prior to disposal.

Refrigeration from late nineties have a cooling system that used HCFC's (Hydrochloroflurocarbons). (134a) These gases must be reclaimed.

If you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make sure the HCFC's refrigerant is removed for proper disposal by a qualified servicer. If you intentionally release this HCFC's refrigerant, you can be subject to fines and imprisonment under provisions of enviromental legislation.

Ensure that none of the pipes on the back of the appliances are damaged prior to disposal.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY MESSAGES

This guide contains many important safety messages. Always read and obey all safety messages. 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 DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION. These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

WARNING

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

All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your product, basic safety

precautions should be followed, including the following:

NEVER unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull it straight out from the outlet. After switching off at power point.

Repair or replace immediately all electric service cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either the plug or connector end.

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

DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

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

Keep fingers out of “pinch point” areas; clearances between the doors and cabinet are necessarily small. Be careful when you open the doors when children are in the area.

Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning or making any repairs. NOTE: We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a qualified individual.

Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, unplug the refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit breaker or fuse box in order to avoid contact with a live wire filament. (A burnedout light bulb may break when being replaced.) NOTE: Setting either or both controls to the OFF position does not remove power to the light circuit.

Do not store bottles in the freezer compartment - they may break when frozen, causing damage.

For personal 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.

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this use and care guide.

After your refrigerator is in operation, do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment when hands are damp or wet. Skin may adhere to the extremely cold surfaces.

In refrigerators 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 refrigerator is plugged in.

The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.

Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS

IMPORTANT: Please read carefully.

TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, this appliance must be properly grounded (earthed). Have the wall outlet and the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.

3-pins grounding type wall receptacle

3-pins grounding plug

Ensure proper ground exists before use.

3-pins grounding type wall receptacle

3-pins grounding plug

Ensure proper ground exists before use.

ACCESSIBILITY OF SUPPLY CORD

When you decide the placement of your refrigerator,

as a stationary appliance, it should have its plug accesible at all times.

Where a standard two-prong wall outlet is encountered, it is your personal responsability and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded three-ping wall outlet.

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

NOTE: Before performing any type of installation, cleaning, or removing a light bulb, turn the control (Thermostat, Refrigerator Control or Freezer Control, depending on the model) to OFF and then disconnect the refrigerator from the electrical source. When you are finished, reconnect the refrigerator to the electrical source and reset the control (Thermostat, Refrigerator Control or Freezer Control, depending on the model) to the desired setting.

DO NOT USE EXTENSION CORDS

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord.

POWER CORD REPLACEMENT

Ifi the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or similary qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.I

RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHODS

(Plug type depending on region)

The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual properly grounded electrical outlet rated for 230-240 Volts, 50 Hz, AC only, and fused at 10 amperes.

This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits which could case a fire hazard from overheated wires.

It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided.

Use a receptacle which can not be turned off with a switch or pull chain. Do not use an extension cord.

PARTS AND FEATURES

A	K
B	L
	L
C	M
	M
D
E	N
E
F	O
F
G	P
	P
H
	Q
I
J	R
J

Use this section to become more familiar with the parts and features.

NOTE: This guide covers several different models. The refrigerator you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed below. The locations of the features shown below may not match your model.

A	Digital Sensor Control	K Filter (inside)*
B	Refrigerator Light	L Dairy Bin
C	Shelves	M Design-A-Door
D	Deli Fresh / Snack Pan*	N Egg Box
E Can Dispenser*		O Refrigerator Door Rack
F Optibin Crisper		P Freezer Light

Keeps fruits and vegetable fresh and crisper

Q Wire Basket

G Triple Twist Ice Tray

R Freezer Door Rack (Tilting)

H Ice Bin

*on some models

IDurabase

JDivider

PARTS AND FEATURES

A
B	I
	I
C	J
	J
D
	K
E	L
	L
F	M
G
H
	N

Use this section to become more familiar with the parts and features.

A	Digital Sensor Control	I	Dairy Bin
B	Refrigerator Light	J	Design-A-Door
C Shelves		K	Wire Freezer Shelf
D Snack Pan		L	Refrigerator Door Rack
E	Optibin Crisper	M Freezer Light
	Keeps fruits and vegetable fresh and crisp	N Freezer Door Rack
		N Freezer Door Rack

FIce Trays

GIce Bin

HWire Durabase

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install

refrigerator.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

UNPACKING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

INSTALLATION

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

2.To avoid vibration, the unit must be level. If required, adjust the leveling screws to compensate for unevenness of the floor. The front should be slightly higher than the rear to aid in door closing. Leveling screws can be turned easily by tipping the cabinet

slightly. Turn the leveling screws clockwise ( ) to raise the unit, counterclockwise () to lower it.

Remove tape and any temporary labels from your refrigerator before using. Do not remove any warningtype labels, the model and serial number label, or the TechSheet that is attached to back wall of the refrigerator.

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 detergent 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 refrigerator. For more information, see the Important Safety Instructions section.

Refrigerator shelves are installed in the shipping position.

Please reinstall shelves according to your individual storage needs.

When Moving Your Refrigerator:

Your refrigerator is heavy. When moving the refrigerator for cleaning or service, be sure to protect the floor. Always pull the refrigerator straight out when moving it. Do not wiggle or walk the refrigerator when trying to move it, as floor damage could occur.

WARNING

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from refrigerator.

3.Install this appliance in an area where the temperature is between 46°F (8°C) and 110°F (43°C.) If the temperature around the appliance is too low or high, cooling ability may be adversely affected.

1.Clean your refrigerator thoroughly and wipe off all dust accumulated during shipping.

2.Install accessories such as ice cube bin, drawers, shelves, etc., in their proper places. They are packed together to prevent possible damage during shipment.

3.Let your refrigerator run for 2 or 3 hours before putting food in it. Check the flow of cold air in the freezer compartment to ensure proper cooling. Your refrigerator is now ready for use.

CAUTION:

Be careful when you work with hinge, base grille, stopper etc. You may be injured.

Do not put hands or metal objects into air vents, base grille or bottom of refrigerator. You may be injured or receive an electrical shock.

BASE GRILLE

To remove the base grille:

1.Grasp the grille with both hands.

2.Pull the grille toward yourself.

To install the base grille:

1.Place clips in openings in the metal panel.

2.Push the grille toward the refrigerator until it snaps into place.

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion or fire.

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

REMOVING, REVERSING AND REPLACING

REFRIGERATOR DOORS (OPTIONAL)

NOTE: See the Parts and Features section on pages 6-7 to match your model.

NOTE: Replacing refrigerator doors option not apply on water dispenser models.

TOOLS NEEDED: 10mm hex-head socket wrench, No. 2 Phillips screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver,10mm open-end wrench, flat 2-inch putty knife.

IMPORTANT: Before you begin, turn the refrigerator OFF and unplug it. Remove food and any adjustable door or utility bins from doors.

HOW TO REVERSE DOOR OPENING DIRECTION

(when converting from the left-opening type to rightopening type)

1. Removing Refrigerator Door

Remove the top hinge cover (1).

Remove the 3 screws and lift off the top hinge (2).

Lift the Refrigerator door (3) slightly and remove it.

Pry off the cover (4) using a putty knife and attach it on the right.

Loosen the screw (5), remove the stoppers (6), and attach them on the left (on the opposite side).

Loosen the pin (8) and remove it.

Loosen the 2 screws (9) and the 2 screws (10), and lift off the middle hinge (11).

Pry off the cover (7) using a putty knife and attach it on the right.

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

To move refrigerator through a house door, it maybe necessary to remove the refrigerator door handles.

NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page.

3.Removing Refrigerator Handle

Grasp the handle tightly with both hands and slide the handle up (1)(this may require some force).

The keyhole slots (2) on the back of the handle allow the handle to separate from the mounting screws (3).

!CAUTION: It could be damaged and broken when you hit with hammer while you remove and attach the handle.

!CAUTION: When you assemble or disassemble handle, you must push and pull with moment force.

NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page.

4. Replacing Refrigerator Door Handle

Align keyhole slots (1) on the top and bottom of the back of the handle with the screws (2) mounted on the front of the door.

Press the handle against the door front, making sure that the screws (2) go into the keyhole slots (1).

Holding the handle with both hands, press it firmly against the front of the door and slide the handle down (3).

Screws

mounted

on door

Screws

mounted

on door

Keyhole slots

2 on back of

handle

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

3. Installing Refrigerator Door

Install the middle hinge (1) on the opposite side with the screws (2) and the screws (3).

Install the door (4) so that it fits onto the middle hinge pin (5).

Install the top hinge (6) with screws.

Reinstall top hinge cover (7).

4. After Completing the Job

Make sure that the four corners of the door gasket are not folded over. To ensure a good seal, apply a small amount of silicon grease on the gasket.

Corner

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE

RELEASE DRAWER

IMPORTANT: To avoid possible injury, product or property damage, you will need two people to perform the following instructions.

1. Removing Pullout Drawer

Pull the drawer open to full extension. Remove the screw (1) from each side of rail system.

Remove the lower basket (2) by lifting basket from rail system.

Lift the top of door to unhook door supports from rail system. Lift door out to remove.

2. Installing Pullout Drawer

Pull both rails (1) out to full extension.

Hook the door supports (2) into the rail tabs (3), as illustrated, and lower door into final position.

With the drawer pulled out to full extension, insert the lower basket (4) in rail assembly.

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