LG GM-L26ANSJP Owner's Manual

ENGLISH

ESPAÑOL

OWNER’S MANUAL

BOTTOM FREEZER REFRIGERATOR

Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference.

MANUAL DE USUARIO

REFRIGERADOR CON CONGELADOR INFERIOR

Lea detenidamente este manual antes de empezar a utilizar el refrigerador y guárdelo como referencia para el futuro.

Model Name/Nombre de Modelo **=color number/número de color

GM-B258R4S GM-L26ANSJP

P/No. MFL67417302

www.lg.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS

English Version 2 Spanish Version 42

Important Safety Instructions 3-4

Requirements for Ground Connection 4

Parts and Features 5-6

Refrigerator Installation 7-13

Unpacking 7 Installation 7 Installation of Base Grille 7 How to remove and install Handle 8 How to remove and Install the Refrigerator Doors 9-12 How to remove and Install Pull-Out Drawer 12-13 Closing and Aligning the doors 14

Using your Refrigerator 14-26

Control Panel Features 15 The LED Display 16 Adjusting the temperatures and display 17 Operating the dispenser 18 Setting the functions 19 Spaceplus Ice System 20 Automatic Icemaker 21 Adjusting Control Settings 22 Food Storage Guide 22 Storing Frozen Food 22-23 Refrigerator Section 23-26 Refrigerator Shelves 23-24 Pantry 24 Crisper Humidity Control 24 OptiBin Crispers 25 Crisper cover with interior lattice 25 Door Racks 25 Dairy Compartment 26 Egg Compartment 26 Dispenser Drip Tray 26 Freezer Section 26 Ice Bin 26 DuraBase 26 Durabase Divider 26 Glide Out Drawer 26 Tilting Door 26

Refrigerator Care and Cleaning 27-32

Refrigerator Cleaning 27 Outside 27 Inside Walls 27 Door Lining & Gaskets 27 Plastic Parts (Covers and Panel) 27 Back Cover 27 Replacing Lights 27 Power Interruptions 28 When Going on Vacation 28 When Moving 28 Water Filter 29-30 Performance Data Sheet 31-32

Connecting the Water Line 33-35 Troubleshooting Guide 36-40

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY MESSAGES

This manual contains several important safety notices. Always read and obey all of the following safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol is a warning to potential dangers that could cause death, injury or damage to you, others or the product. All safety messages will follow after this warning symbol and the word “DANGER”, “CAUTION” or “WARNING”. These words mean:

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

All safety messages inform you of potential danger, advise you on how to reduce the risk of injury and tell you what can occur if the instructions are not followed.

To reduce the risk of ﬁre, electrical shock or personal injury, the following precaution measures should be followed:

•NEVER disconnect the refrigerator by pulling the power cord, always grip the plug ﬁrmly and disconnect it directly from the outlet.

•Immediately repair or replace all faulty or damaged service cables. Do not use cords that have cracks or abrasion damage on the length of the cord or on the plug.

•When moving your refrigerator, take care not to roll over the electrical cord.

•DO NOT store or use gasoline or other combustible liquids or vapors in proximity with this or any other electrical appliance.

•DO NOT permit children to climb, stand or swing from the doors or shelves of the refrigerator. This can cause serious injury to them and damage to the product.

•Keep your ﬁngers away from areas in which they can become caught, such as the doors, hinges and cabinets. Be careful closing the doors when children are near.

•Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning or repairing. NOTE: We strongly recommend that any repair services be performed by a qualiﬁed professional.

•Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, unplug the refrigerator or shut down the circuit breaker to avoid contact with a live wire (the bulb could break while being replaced). NOTE: Setting the control to the OFF position does not disconnect the power from the light bulb circuit.

You may be killed or suffer fatal damage if you do not follow instructions.

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

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor injury or damage to the product.

WARNING

•For your safety, this product should be properly grounded. Have a qualiﬁed professional check the electrical circuit and outlet to ensure a proper ground connection.

•Read all instructions before utilizing the product. Utilize this product only as explicitly expressed in this guide.

•Once the refrigerator is operating, avoid touching cold surfaces of the freezer with damp or wet hands; the skin could become adhered to these surfaces.

•In refrigerators with an automatic ice dispenser, avoid contact with moving parts of the ejector mechanism or with the heating mechanism that discharges the cubes. DO NOT place your ﬁngers or hands in the ice dispenser mechanism while the refrigerator is connected.

•DO NOT refreeze foods which have already thawed.

“...You can refreeze food that has thawed if they contain ice crystals or are cold and below 40 °F (4 °C)”.

“...Ground beef, perishable food or seafood that is discolored or has an unpleasant odor should not be frozen or consumed. Consumption of melted ice cream should also be avoided. If the odor or color of food is questionable, discard it. The food may be dangerous to consume”.

“Partial thawing or refreezing reduces the quality of the food, especially fruit, vegetables and prepared meals. The quality of red meat is less affected than other foods. Use refrozen products as soon as possible in order to maintain their quality”.

•Do not keep bottles in the freezer compartment, they

could explode after freezing and cause damage.

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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CAUTION

This appliance is not intended for use by children, persons with physical or mental disabilities, persons with reduced sensory or mental capacity, or persons with lack of experience or know-how, unless they have supervision or instruction in relation to the use of the appliance by the person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to assure that they do not play with the appliance.

DANGER: CHILDREN MAY BECOME TRAPPED

Children becoming trapped or suffocated is not a problem of the past. Discarded and abandoned refrigerators are a hazard, even if they remain there “for just a few days”. If you would like to dispose of your old refrigerator, please follow the instructions below to prevent any accidents.

BEFORE DISPOSING YOUR REFRIGERATOR OR FREEZER WHEN NO LONGER IN USE:

• Remove the doors.

• Leave the shelves in place so that children

cannot easily become stuck in them.

CFC DISPOSAL

Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system that uses CFC’s (chloroﬂuorocarbons). CFC affects the stratospheric layer of the ozone.

If you decide to throw out your old refrigerator, ensure that CFC contaminants are properly disposed of by a qualiﬁed professional. If you intentionally remove the CFC refrigerant, you could be subject to ﬁnes or prison in accordance with environmental legislation in effect.

REQUIREMENTS FOR GROUND CONNECTION

IMPORTANT: Attentively read the following.

TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY

WARNING

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY, this appliance must

be properly grounded. Have a qualiﬁed electrician check your wall outlet to ensure that the plug is grounded properly.

3 prong grounding type wall receptacle

NOTE: Before installation, cleaning or replacing light bulbs, you must disconnect the appliance from the power source. When ﬁnished, plug the appliance back in and adjust the thermostat to the desired position.

USE OF EXTENSION CABLES

We do not recommend the use of extension cables.

However, if you still choose to utilize an extension cable, it is absolutely necessary that it is listed in the UL (in the United States) or CSA (in Canada), that it supports three-pronged plugs and that the electrical current support a minimum of 15 A and 120 V.

The use of an extension cable will increase the amount of space needed behind the refrigerator.

3 prong grounding Ensure proper plug ground exists before use

RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD

Your refrigerator must always be plugged to its own outlet which is adequately grounded. The energy current should only be 115 V ~ 60 Hz, AC ó 127 V ~ 60 Hz, AC (according to the National rating). This provides the best performance and prevents an overload which could cause a ﬁre from the overheating of the cables. It is recommended that a separate circuit be used for this appliance, as well as a receptacle that cannot be disconnected with a switch.

Do not use an extension cable. It is your responsibility and obligation to replace two-prong outlets with that of an adequately grounded three-prong outlet.

Do not, under any circumstance, cut or extract the third prong from the plug.

WARNING

REPLACING ELECTRICAL CABLE

If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by our service center or qualiﬁed LG technician to avoid any risk.

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SPECIAL FEATURES

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CONTROL PANEL LED DISPLAY SCREEN

Simple electronic controls are user-friendly. The LED screen shows refrigerator and freezer temperatures, displays water ﬁlter status, dispenser information, and more.

ICE PLUS

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When this feature is activated, the freezer section will run at the coldest temperature for a 24- hour period to increase ice production.

FILTERED WATER AND ICE DISPENSER

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The water dispenser offers fresh, chilled, ﬁltered water through the door. The ice dispenser offers cubed or crushed ice.

DOOR ALARM

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A warning alarm sounds at 30-second intervals when the refrigerator or freezer door is left open for more than 60 seconds.

SPACEPLUS ICE SYSTEM

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The icemaker automatically produces 80–130 ice cubes in a 24-hour period to keep the ice dispenser fully supplied. The in-door design creates more shelf space.

CRISPERS

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LG’s crispers preserve humidity and help vegetables stay crisp.

Provides storage space with a variable temperature control that keeps the compartment colder than refrigerator.

GLIDE‘N’SERVE

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MULLION

The door mullion folds in when the left door is opened.

AUTO CLOSING HINGE

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When you slightly push the door of the refrigerator, it is automatically closed. (The door is automatically closed within 30° of the opening angle.)

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.

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PARTS AND FEATURES

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KEY PARTS AND COMPONENTS

In addition to the special features and components outlined in the Special Features section, there are several other important components that are referenced in this manual.

ADJUSTABLE REFRIGERATOR SHELVING

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The refrigerator compartment shelves are adjustable to allow ﬂexibility for storage needs.

GALLON STORAGE BINS

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Three interchangeable bins can be arranged to suit your storage needs.

REMOVABLE ICE STORAGE BIN

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The ice storage bin can be removed to ﬁll ice buckets, coolers, or pitchers.

LED INTERIOR LAMPS

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Refrigerator interior is lit by the LED array.

CAN STORAGE BIN

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FIXED DOOR BINS

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REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

2" (5.08 cm)

WARNING

EXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARD

Use the assistance of two or more persons to move or install the refrigerator. Not following these instructions may cause injury to the back and other parts of the body.

UNPACKING

Before installing your refrigerator, remove any tape or temporary stickers. Do not remove any stickers that feature warnings, the model serial number or the technical label of the product located on the back of the refrigerator.

To remove adhesive tape residue, rub it well with your ﬁngers and a little liquid detergent. Clean with warm water and let dry.

Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, ﬂammable liquids or abrasive cleaning products to remove the adhesive tape or glue. These products can damage the surface of your refrigerator. For more information, see the section on “Important Safety Instructions”.

The shelves come already installed in their factory position. Remove the shelves and replace them according to your spacing needs.

Moving Your Refrigerator:

Your refrigerator is extremely heavy. Make sure you protect the ﬂoor when moving your refrigerator for cleaning or servicing. Always pull your refrigerator straight out when moving it. Do not shift from side to side or “walk” the refrigerator when attempting to move it as this can cause damage to the ﬂoor.

3. Install the refrigerator in an area between 55 °F (13 °C) and 110 °F (43 °C). If the surrounding temperature

is lower or higher than previously mentioned, it can adversely affect the unit.

CAUTION: Avoid placing the unit near heat

sources, direct sunlight or humidity.

ONCE INSTALLED

1. Carefully clean your refrigerator and remove and dust

accumulated during shipping.

2. Install accessories such as the ice bin, door racks,

shelves, etc., in their proper places. These are already packed to prevent any possible damage during shipping.

3. Leave your refrigerator on for 2 to 3 hours before

storing food inside. Verify that there is a ﬂow of cold air in the freezer compartment to ensure proper cooling. Your refrigerator is now ready for use.

WARNING:

•Take care when working with the hinges, base cover and stops, etc. You may injure yourself.

•DO not place your hands or any tools in the air vents, the base cover or in the bottom of the refrigerator. This may cause injury or electrical shock.

INSTALLATION OF BASE GRILLE

Uninstalling or Replacing the Base Grille

1. Remove the 2 screws from the bottom front part of

your refrigerator (see Figure A).

2. Take off the cover.

Figure A

WARNING

EXPLOSION HAZARD

Keep all ﬂammable materials and vapors (such as gasoline) away from the refrigerator. Not following these instructions may cause death, explosion or ﬁre

INSTALLATION

1. Avoid placing the unit near heat sources, direct

sunlight, or humidity.

2. To avoid vibration, the unit should be leveled. If needed,

adjust the leveling screws to compensate for an unleveled ﬂoor. The front should be slightly taller than the rear to ensure that the doors close properly. The leveling screws can easily be turned by slightly tilting the front of the refrigerator, turning the leveling screws clockwise ( ) to raise it and counter-clockwise

( ) to lower it.

Installing the Base Grille

1. Align the bottom cover and place in position. Insert

the 2 screws and twist in place (see Figure B).

Figure B

Keep a Proper Distance from Adjacent Objects

Please keep the refrigerator at an adequate distance from other objects. Insufﬁcient spacing can reduce the refrigerator’s freezing efﬁciency and increase electricity consumption.

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REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

TOOLS YOU MAY NEED

10 mm 1/4 in 1/4 in 3/8 in 3/32 in

Hex Socket Wrench Phillips Screwdriver Flat Head Screwdriver Allen Wrench

NOTE: It is always recommended that the doors be removed when it is necessary to move the refrigerator through a narrow opening. If it is necessary to remove the handles follow the directions below.

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

DOOR HANDLE REMOVING

1. Removing Refrigerator Handle

Loosen the set screws with the 3/32 ” Allen wrench

and remove the handle.

•NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need to be

tightened or removed, use a 1/4 ” Allen wrench.

Mounting

Fasteners

Set Screw

Allen Wrench

2. Removing Freezer Drawer Handle

Loosen the set screws located on the lower side of the handle with the 1/8” Allen wrench and remove the handle. NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need to be tightened or removed, use a 1/4 ” Allen wrench.

DOOR HANDLE INSTALLATION

1. Reinstalling Refrigerator Handle

Place the handle on the door by aligning handle footprints to ﬁt mounting fasteners and tighten the set screws with a 3/32 “ Allen wrench.

NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need to be tightened or removed, use a 1/4 ” Allen wrench.

Mounting Fasteners

2. Reinstalling Freezer Drawer Handle

Place the handle on the door by aligning handle footprints to ﬁt mounting fasteners and tighten the set screws on the bottom of the handle with a 1/8” Allen wrench. NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need to be tightened or removed, use a 1/4 ” Allen wrench.

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REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

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HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL REFRIGERATOR DOOR

1. Removing Refrigerator Doors

Remove the left-side door ﬁrst.

NOTE: Handle, top hinge and hinge cover appearance may vary from illustrations on this page.

WARNING

• Disconnect electrical supply to the refrigerator before installing. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury.

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

• Be careful when you work with the hinge, base grille, and stopper. You may be injured.

X Left Door

• Pull the water tube out of the ﬁtting while pressing the release ring on the ﬁtting (1).

NOTE: When you pull out the tube, ﬁrst you have to push the collet by opposite direction of arrow in the upper picture and pull the tube out by direction of arrow.

• Open the door. Remove the top hinge cover screw (2 ).

• Use a ﬂat blade screwdriver to lift the tabs on the front underside of the cover (3). Lift up the cover.

• Remove the cover. Pull out the tube (4).

• Disconnect all wire harness (5).

• Remove the grounding screw(6).

• Rotate hinge lever (7) counterclockwise. Lift the top hinge (8) free of the hinge lever latch (9).

• Place the door on a non-scratching surface with the inside up.

X Right Door

• Open the door. Remove the top hinge cover screw (10).

• Use a ﬂat blade screwdriver to lift the tabs on the front underside of the cover (11). Lift up the cover.

• Rotate hinge lever (12) clockwise. Lift the top hinge (13) free of the hinge lever latch (14).

• Place the door on a non-scratching surface with the inside up.

CAUTION: When lifting the hinge free of the latch, be careful that the door does not fall forward.

•Liftthedoorfromthemiddlehingepinandremovethedoor.

•Placethedoor,insidefacingup,onanonscratchingsurface.

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HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL REFRIGERATOR DOOR (CONT.)

2. Refrigerator Door Reinstallation

Install the right-side door ﬁrst.

X Right Door

• Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin (1).

• Make sure the door is aligned with the cabinet.

• Fit the top hinge (2) over the hinge lever latch (3)

and into place. Rotate the lever (4) counterclockwise to secure the hinge.

• Hook the tab on the door-switch side of the cover (5) under the edge of the wire opening in the cabinet top.

• Position the cover into place.

• Insert and tighten the cover screw (6).

X Left Door

• Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin (7).

• Make sure the door is aligned with the cabinet.

• Fit the top hinge (8) over the hinge lever latch (9)

and into place. Rotate the lever (10) clockwise to secure the hinge.

• Install the grounding screw (11) and connect all the wire harnesses (12).

• Push the water supply tube (13) into the hole on the top case and pull it through the backplate.

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• Insert the water supply tube into the connector.

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Collet

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Tube

• Insert the tube at least 5/8 in. (15 mm) into the connector.

• Hook the tab on the door-switch side of the cover under the edge of the wire opening in the cabinet top.

• Position the cover into place.

• Insert and tighten the cover screw.

HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE PULL OUT DRAWER

1. Removing Pull out Top Drawer TOP DRAWER

IMPORTANT: To avoid possible injury, product or

property damage, you will need two persons to perform the following instructions.

• Pull the drawer open to full lower extension. Remove the durabase by lifting it from rail system. (Fig. 1)

CAUTION

1. Insert the tube until you can see only one of the lines

printed on the tube.

2. After inserting, pull the tube to ascertain that it is

secure.

3. Assemble the clip.

• Remove the screws of the rail on both sides. (Fig. 2)

CAUTION: When removing drawer door, do not

hold it by the handle. The door could fall down and you may be injured. Grasp the door with both hands as pictured below when removing.

CAUTION: When laying down the drawer, be

careful not to damage the ﬂoor or hurt your feet with the sharp edges on hinge side.

• With both hands, hold both sides of the door (Fig. 3) and pull it up to separate it from the rails.

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• With both hands, bend the center bar just enough to allow the gears on both ends to release from their tracks. (Fig. 4)

•2. Removing Pull out Freezer Drawer Removal (Cont.)Fully extend the freezer drawer. Lifting up

and 2 out to remove the Dura Base basket making sure to clear the rail system. (Fig. 1)

•With both hands, hold both sides of the door

(Fig. 3) and pull it up to separate it from the rails.

• With both hands, bend the center bar just enough to allow the gears on both ends to release from their tracks. (Fig. 4)

•Remove the screws of the rail on both sides. (Fig. 2)

CAUTION: Care should be taken to avoid

product or property damage when removing

the freezer door. It maybe necessary to have

assistance with the following insturctions.

CAUTION: To avoid damage do not hold

the handle when removing the door. It could

come off and cause and injury.

HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE PULL OUT DRAWER (CONT.)

3. Freeser Drawer Reintallation

IMPORTANT: To avoid possible injury, product or

property damage, you will need two people to perform the following instructions.

Top Drawer

• To reinstall the freezer drawer, place the bar back

on edge of the gears in the secure holes on the opposite rails and pull out until the drawer rails are fully extended.(Fig. 1)

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• Hook door supports into rail tabs. (Fig. 2)

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• Hook door supports into rail tabs. (Fig. 2)

• Lower door into ﬁnal position and tighten the

screws. (Fig.3)

• With the drawer pulled out to full extension,

insert the drawer and ice bin in the rail. (Fig. 4)

WARNING: To prevent accidental child and pet entrapment or suffocation risk, DO NOT allow them to play inside of drawer.

WARNING: DO NOT step or sit down on Freezer

Drawer.

Bottom Drawer

•To reinstall the freezer drawer, place the bar back on edge of the gears in the secure holes on the opposite rails and pull out until the drawer rails are fully extended. (Fig. 1)

• Lower door into ﬁnal position and tighten the screws. (Fig. 3)

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

WARNING: To prevent accidental child and pet entrapment or suffocation risk, DO NOT allow them to play inside of drawer. WARNING: DO NOT step or sit down on Freezer Drawer.

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