LG GM86SDS User Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL

FRENCH DOOR

FRIDGE

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

GM86SDS

www.lg.com

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2 TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

	3	PRODUCT FEATURES		25 HOW TO USE
			25		Before Use
	4	IMPORTANT SAFETY	26		Control Panel
			26		- Control Panel Features
		INSTRUCTIONS
			28		In-Door Ice Bin
			28		- Detaching the In-Door Ice Bin
	7	COMPONENTS	28		- Assembling the In-Door Ice Bin
			29		Automatic Icemaker
	7	Fridge Exterior
			29		- Turning the Automatic Icemaker On or Off
	8	Fridge Interior
			30		- When You Should Turn the Icemaker Off
	9		30		- Normal Sounds You May Hear
		INSTALLATION	30		- Preparing for Vacation
	9	Installation Overview	31		Ice and Water Dispenser
			31		- Dispenser
	10	Unpacking Your Fridge
			31		- Using the Dispenser
	10	Choosing the Proper Location
			31		- Locking the Dispenser
	10	- Flooring
			31		- Cleaning the Dispenser Stand
	11	- Ambient Temperature
			32		Storing Food
	11	- Measuring the Clearances
			32		- Food Preservation Location
	11	Removing/Assembling the Fridge Door
			33		- Food Storage Tips
		Handles
	12	Removing/Assembling the Freezer	33		- Storing Frozen Food
		Drawer Handle	34		Humidity Controlled Crisper and
	12	Removing/Assembling the Doors and			Glide’N’Serve
		Drawers	35		Detaching and Assembling the Storage Bins
	13	- Removing the Left Fridge Door	36		Door-In-Door
	14	- Removing the Right Fridge Door	38		Adjusting the Fridge Shelves
	15	- Assembling the Right Fridge Door
	16	- Assembling the Left Fridge Door		39 MAINTENANCE
	17	- Removing the Freezer Drawers
	19	- Assembling the Freezer Drawers	39		Cleaning
	20	Connecting the Water Line	40		Replacing the Water Filter
	20	- Before You Begin
	20	- Water Pressure		42 SMART DIAGNOSIS™
	21	- What You Will Need
	21	- Water Line Installation Instructions	42		Using Smart Diagnosis™
	23	Turning On the Power
	24	Leveling and Door Alignment		43 TROUBLESHOOTING
	24	- Leveling
	24	- Door Alignment

PRODUCT FEATURES 3

PRODUCT FEATURES

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

FILTERED WATER AND ICE DISPENSER

The water dispenser dispenses fresh, chilled water.

The ice dispenser dispenses cubed and crushed ice.

Door Alarm

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

Humidity Controlled crisper

The Humidity Controlled Crisper is designed to help keep your fruits and vegetables fresh and crisp. You can control the amount of humidity in the crisper by adjusting the setting between Low and High.

GLIDE‘N’SERVE

Glide‘N’Serve provides storage space with a variable temperature control that keeps the compartment colder than the fridge. It is a convenient place to store sandwiches or meat to be cooked.

Auto Closing Hinge

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

EXPRESS FREEZE

Ice production can be increased by approximately 20 percent when the freezer section is maintained at the coldest temperature for a 24-hour period.

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4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.

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 WARNING or CAUTION. These words mean:

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

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

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

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

yy 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.

yy Do not use an uncertified power outlet.

yy Unplug the power plug immediately in the event of a blackout or thunderstorm. yy Plug in the power plug with the power cord facing downward.

Installation

yy Contact an authorized service center before you install or relocate the fridge.

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

yy Prior to use, ensure that you are connecting this product to a dedicated, grounded electrical outlet rated for use with this product (220V, 50Hz, AC only). It is the user’s responsibility to replace a standard 2-prong wall outlet with a standard 3-prong wall outlet.

yy Do not install the fridge where there may be a danger of the unit falling.

Use

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

yy Do not hang on to or place heavy objects on the fridge’s dispenser.

yy Do not place heavy or dangerous objects (bottles with liquid) on the fridge. yy Do not put live animals inside the fridge.

yy Do not allow children to climb into the product when it is in use.

yy In the event of a gas leak (propane/LPG), ensure adequate ventilation and contact an authorized service center before resuming use. Do not touch or disassemble the electric outlet of the fridge.

yy In the event of a refrigerant leak, move flammable objects away from the fridge. Ensure adequate ventilation and contact an authorized service center.

yy 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.

yy Do not overfill or pack items too tightly into door bins. Doing so may cause damage to the bin or personal injury if items are removed with excessive force.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5

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:

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

-staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;

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

-bed and breakfast type environments;

-catering and similar non-retail applications.

yy This product is not to be used for special purposes such as the storage of medicine or test materials or for use on ships, etc.

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

yy When you replace the light bulb in the fridge, unplug the fridge or turn off the power. yy Do not modify or extend the power cord.

yy Do not use a dryer to dry the interior. Do not light a candle to remove interior odors.

yy 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.

yy Do not use an outlet that can be turned off with a 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.

yy Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. yy Do not use an adapter plug and plug the power plug into a multi-outlet extension cord.

yy Disconnect the power cord immediately if you hear a noise, smell a strange odor or detect smoke coming from the appliance.

yy Turn the power off if water or dust penetrates into the fridge. Call a service agent. yy Do not disassemble or modify the fridge.

yy Do not put hands, feet, or metal objects below or behind the fridge. yy Do not operate the fridge or touch the power cord with wet hands.

yy 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.

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

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

yy Do not put glass containers, glass bottles or soda in the freezer.

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

yy 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.

yy Do not refreeze frozen food that has thawed completely. Doing so may result in a serious health issue.

yy 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.

yy Junked or abandoned fridges are dangerous, even if they are sitting for only a few days. When disposing of 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.

yy If connected to a circuit protected by fuses, use time delay fuse.

yy 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 (50~90g) is combustible. If gas leaks from severe damage during delivering, installing or using the fridge, any spark may cause fire or burns.

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6 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

yy The refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance with the Installer Instructions that were taped to the front of the refrigerator.

yy Be careful when you unpack and install the refrigerator. Immediately dispose of packing materials (plastic) out of reach of children.

Use

yy Close the door carefully when children are around.

yy 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.

yy If you store food properly, beware that it may fall and cause injury.

Maintenance

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

yy Wipe foreign objects (dust, water, etc) off the prongs of the power plug and contact areas regularly.

WARNING

yy Connect to potable water supply only.

WARNING

yy Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.

yy Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

yy Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

yy Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.

yy 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 1m2 in size for every 8g of R600a refrigerant inside the appliance. The amount of 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

COMPONENTS 7

COMPONENTS

Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features of your fridge.

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

Fridge Exterior

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Filtered Water and Ice Dispenser

Dispenses purified water and ice.

LED Display

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

Control Panel

Sets the fridge and freezer temperatures, the water filter condition and the dispenser mode.

Ez Handle

Easily opens the freezer door.

Handle

Opens and closes the door.

Button

Fridge

Preserves food.

LED Light

LED lights up when the freezer door is opened.

Freezer

Preserves frozen food.

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	8 COMPONENTS
	Fridge Interior
	LED interior lamps	Adjustable Fridge Shelf
	The interior lamps light up the
		The shelves in your fridge are
	inside of the fridge.
		adjustable to meet your individual
	Water filter	storage needs.
	Purifies water.	Door-In-Door Case
	NOTE
		A convenient storage area for
	The filter should be replaced every 6 months.
		frequently-used items that require
	Please refer to the “Replacing the filter”	easy access.
	section in this manual for details.
	* This function may not	Cheese & Butter Bin
	be available, depending	Cheese & Butter and
	on the model.	Condiment bins, that
		are specially designed
		for these items, making
		spreading butter and
	Indoor Ice Bin	slicing cheese easier.
	Ice cubes are
	automatically produced.
	Crisper	Condiment Bin
	Controls humidity and
	helps vegetables and
	fruit to stay crisp.
	Fixed Door Bin	Pullout Drawer
		Used for extra storage
	Used to preserve	within the freezer
	chilled food or drinks.	compartment.
	Auto Closing Hinge	Glide‘N’Serve
	The fridge doors and freezer	Allows you to store food
	drawers close automatically	items at a different
	when you push them slightly.	temperature than the
	(The door only closes	regular fridge area.
	automatically when it is open
	at an angle of less than 30°.)

Durabase® and Durabase® Divider

The Durabase is a storage space recommended for the preservation of large food items. The Durabase Divider is used to organize the Durabase area into sections. It can be adjusted from side to side to accommodate items of different sizes.

INSTALLATION 9

INSTALLATION

Installation Overview

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

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1 Unpacking your

2 Choosing the proper

3 Disassembling/Assembling

fridge

location

4 Connecting the water	5 Leveling and Door
supply and water line	Alignment

Note

Connect to potable water supply only.

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10 INSTALLATION

Unpacking Your Fridge

WARNING

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

yyYour 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.

yyKeep 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

yy Select a place where a water supply can be easily connected for the automatic icemaker.

Note

The water pressure must be 20 – 120 psi or 138 – 827 kPa or 1.4 – 8.4 kgf/cm². If the fridge is installed in an area with low water pressure (below 20 psi), you can install a booster pump to compensate for the low pressure.

yy The fridge should always be plugged into its own individual properly grounded

electrical outlet rated for 220 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.

Warning

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not install the fridge in a wet or damp area.

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 the 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. (See Leveling and Door AlIgnment.)

Note

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

INSTALLATION 11

Ambient Temperature

Install this appliance in an area where the temperature is between 13°C and 43°C. If the temperature around the appliance is too low or high, cooling ability may be adversely affected.

Measuring the Clearances

Too small of a distance from adjacent items may result in lowered freezing capability and increased electricity consumption charges.

Allow at least 24 inches (61 cm) in front of the fridge to open the doors, and at least 2 inches (5.08 cm) between the back of the fridge and the wall.

24” (61 cm)

Removing/Assembling the

Fridge Door Handles

Note

When it is necessary to move the fridge through a narrow opening, removing the doors is the recommended procedure.

If it is necessary to remove the handles, follow the directions below.

Removing the Handles

1Loosen the set screws with a 3/32 in. Allen wrench and remove the handle.

2Loosen the mounting fasteners that

connect to the fridge door and handle

using a 1/4 in. Allen wrench, and remove the mounting fasteners.

2” (5.08 cm)

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Assembling the Handles

1Assemble the mounting fasteners at

both ends of the handle using a 1/4 in. Allen wrench.

2Place the handle on the door by fitting

the handle footprints over the mounting

fasteners and tightening the set screws with a 3/32 in. Allen wrench.

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12 INSTALLATION

Removing/Assembling the

Freezer Drawer Handle

Removing the Handles

1Loosen the set screws located on the

lower side of the handle with a 1/8 in. Allen wrench and remove the handle.

2Loosen the mounting fasteners that

connect to the freezer drawer and handle using a 1/4 in. Allen wrench, and remove the mounting fasteners.

Assembling the Handles

1Assemble the mounting fasteners at both ends of the handle using a 1/4 in. Allen wrench.

2Place the handle on the door by fitting

the handle footprints over the mounting fasteners and tightening the set screws with a 1/8 in. Allen wrench.

Warning

When assembling or disassembling the handle:

yy Grasp the handle tightly to avoid dropping it.

yy Do not swing the handle into nearby people or animals.

yy Make sure that the bracket hole of the handle fits properly into the stopper bolt of the door. Assemble the set screws to fix the handle into place.

yy Make sure that there is not a gap between the door and handle after assembling the handle.

Removing/Assembling the

Doors and Drawers

When it is necessary to move the fridge through a narrow opening, removing the doors is the recommended procedure.

Warning

yy If your entrance door is too narrow for the fridge to pass through, remove the

fridge doors and move the fridge sideways through the doorway.

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

yy Disconnect the electrical supply to the fridge before installing. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death.

yy Do not put hands, feet or other objects into the air vents or bottom of the fridge. You may be injured or receive an electrical shock.

yy Be careful when handling the hinge and stopper, to avoid injury.

yy Remove food and bins before detaching the doors and drawers.

	INSTALLATION 13
Removing the Left Fridge Door	4 Rotate the hinge lever counterclockwise
	. Lift the top hinge free of the hinge
1 The water supply is connected to the	lever latch.

upper right part of the rear surface of the fridge. Remove the ring in the joint area. Hold the water supply connection and gently push the Collet to detach the water supply line as shown inand .

Hinge Lever Latch

Collet

	Caution
	When lifting the hinge free of the latch, be
	careful that the door does not fall forward.
Note
Detachment of the water supply line is
applicable only when detaching the left	5 Lift the door from the middle hinge pin and
fridge door.	remove the door.

2 Remove the screw from the hinge

cover at the top of the fridge. Lift the hook (not visible), located at the bottom of the front side of the cover with a flat-head screwdriver.

Caution

Place the door, inside facing up, on a non-scratching surface.

3Remove the cover and pull out the tube . Disconnect all wire harnesses .

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14		INSTALLATION
Removing the Right Fridge Door			3 Rotate the hinge lever clockwise.
1	Remove the top hinge cover screw .		Lift the top hinge free of the hinge
			lever latch.

Lift the hook (not visible), located at the bottom of the front side of the cover , with a flat-head screwdriver.

Hinge Lever Latch

Caution

When lifting the hinge free of the hinge lever latch, be careful that the door

does not fall forward.

2 Detach the wire harness .

4 Lift the door from the middle hinge pin and remove the door.

Caution

Place the door on the floor, inside facing up, on a non-scratching surface.

INSTALLATION 15

Assembling the Right Fridge Door

Install the right-side door first.

3 Connect the wire harness .

1 Make sure that the plastic sleeve is

inserted in the bottom of the door. Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin as shown in the figure.

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2Fit the hinge over the hinge lever latch

and slot it into place. Rotate the lever counterclockwise to secure the hinge.

4Make sure that the door-switch located

inside the cover is tightly connected. Position the cover in its place. Insert and tighten the cover screw .

Hinge Lever Latch

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	16 INSTALLATION
	Assembling the Left Fridge Door	4 Push the water supply tube into the hole
	Install the left fridge door after the right door is	on the top case and pull it through the
		backplate.
	installed.
	1 Make sure that the plastic sleeve is
	inserted in the bottom of the door. Install
	the fridge door onto the middle hinge.

2Fit the hinge over the hinge lever latch and slot it into place. Rotate the lever clockwise and fasten the hinge.

5Hold the water supply connection and

gently push in the collet to connect the

water supply line as shown in and . Insert the tube at least 5/8 inch (15 mm) into the connector. Assemble the clip to the joint part for fastening.

Collet

Hinge Lever Latch

6 Make sure that the door-switch located

inside the cover is tightly connected. Place 3 Connect all the wire harnesses. the cover in its position and tighten the

cover screw .

INSTALLATION 17

Note

Collet

Tube

Insert Line

Clip

1)Gently press the Collet and insert the tube until only one line shows on the tube.

(Correct)

(Incorrect)

2)Pull the tube to make sure that the tube is tightly fastened and then insert the clip.

Removing the Freezer Drawers

In the following figures, the Pullout Drawer located above the freezer drawer is not shown for clarity.

Caution

yyUse two or more people to remove and install the freezer drawer. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

yyDo not hold the handle when removing or replacing the drawer. The handle may come off and it could cause personal injury.

yyBe careful of sharp hinges on both sides of the drawer.

yyWhen you lay the drawer down, be careful not to damage the floor.

yyDo not sit or stand on the freezer drawer.

yyTo prevent accidents, keep children and pets away from the drawer. Do not leave the drawer open. If the Durabase® storage bin is removed from the freezer drawer, there is sufficient space for a small child or pet to crawl inside.

(Durabase®)

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