LG GM-L26ANSJP Owner's Manual

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

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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

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.

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.

WARNING

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.

•Do not keep bottles in the freezer compartment, they could explode after freezing and cause damage.

•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”.

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

3 prong
grounding	proper
plug	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.

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.

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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PARTS AND FEATURES

SPECIAL FEATURES

1CONTROL 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.

2ICE PLUS

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

3FILTERED WATER AND ICE DISPENSER

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

4DOOR ALARM

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

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5	SPACEPLUS ICE SYSTEM
	The icemaker automatically produces 80–130
	ice cubes in a 24-hour period to keep the ice	5
	dispenser fully supplied. The in-door design
	creates more shelf space.
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6	CRISPERS	7
	LG’s crispers preserve humidity and help
	vegetables stay crisp.	8
7	GLIDE‘N’SERVE	9
	Provides storage space with a variable
	temperature control that keeps the
	compartment colder than refrigerator.

8MULLION

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

9AUTO CLOSING HINGE

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

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.

	1	ADJUSTABLE REFRIGERATOR SHELVING	4	LED INTERIOR LAMPS
		The refrigerator compartment shelves are		Refrigerator interior is lit by the LED array.
		adjustable to allow flexibility for storage needs.	5	CAN STORAGE BIN
	2	GALLON STORAGE BINS
			6	FIXED DOOR BINS
		Three interchangeable bins can be arranged

to

suit your storage needs.

3REMOVABLE ICE STORAGE BIN

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

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REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

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.

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.

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

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.

2" (5.08 cm)

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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

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.

XX 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.

Collet

(3) (2)

		(4)
		(6)	(5)
	(7)
(1)	(8)	(9)

XX 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.

(11)

(10)

(12) (13)

(14)

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HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL

REFRIGERATOR DOOR (CONT.)

2. Refrigerator Door Reinstallation

Install the right-side door first.

XX 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).

XX 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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(5)

(6)

(4)	(9)	(11)	(13)	(12)
(3)	(8)
(2)
			(10)

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•Insert the water supply tube into the connector.

•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.

CAUTION

Collet

Tube

Insert Line

Clip

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.

Correct

Incorrect

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)

Fig.1

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

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.

Fig.3

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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)

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)

Fig.1

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

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.

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

Fig.3

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

Fig.4

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)

Fig.1

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REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

• Hook door supports into rail tabs. (Fig. 2)	• Hook door supports into rail tabs. (Fig. 2)
Fig.2
1	1

2

2

Fig.2

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

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

Fig.3

• With the drawer pulled out to full extension, insert the drawer and ice bin in the rail. (Fig. 4)

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)

Fig.1

Fig.3

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

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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