LG GR-3992EW User Manual [en, es]

FRIDGE-FREEZER

User's Guide

Please read this User's Guide carefully before
operating and keep it handy for reference at all times.

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Table of Contents

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Introduction

Installation

Operation

Suggestion On

Food storage

Registration

Important Safety Instruction

Identification of Parts

Installation

Starting

Temperature Control

Refrigerator

Freezer

Function

Super Freezer

Vacation

Lock

Self Test

Ice Making

Defrosting

Storing Food

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Care and

Maintenance

Trouble Shooting

To Reverse

the Doors

General Information

Lamp Replacement

Cleaning

Trouble Shooting

To Reverse the Doors

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Introduction

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Registration

Introduction

Precaution

The model and serial number are found on the rear of
this unit. This number is unique to this unit and not
available to others. You should record requested
information here and retain this guide as a permanent
record of your purchase. Staple your receipt here.

Date of Purchase

Dealer Purchased From

Dealer Address

Dealer Phone No.

Model No. :

Serial No.

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Important Safety Instruction

This fridge-freezer must be properly installed and
located in accordance with the Installation
Instruction before it is used.

Never unplug your fridge-freezer by pulling on the
power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight

out from the outlet.

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

After your fridge-freezer is in operation, do not
touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment,
particularly when hands are damp or wet. Skin may

adhere to these extremely cold surfaces.

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

Introduction

Important Safety Instruction

Don't Use an

Extension Cord

If possible, connect the fridge-freezer to its own individual
electrical outlet to prevent it and other appliances or household
lights from causing an overload.

Accessibility of

Supply Plug

The supply plug of the refrigerator-freezer should be placed in
easy accessible position for quick disconnection in emergency.

Supply Cord

Replacement

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.

Don't store

Don't store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and
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he vicinity of this or any other appliance.

Grounding

(Earthing)

In the event of an electric short circuit, grounding (earthing)
reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for
the electric current. In order to prevent possible electric shock,
this appliance must be grounded. Improper use of the
grounding plug can result in an electric shock. Consult a
qualified electrician or service person if the grounding
instructions are not completely understood, or if you have
doubts on whether the appliance is properly grounded.

Danger

Risk of child entrapment. 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.

It will cause electric shock or fire.

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Precaution

Pull out the power plug prior to cleaning the fridge­freezer.
Never damage, serverely bend, pull out, or twist the
power cord because power cord damage may cause a
fire or electronic shock. Never place glass products in the
freezer because they may be broken when their inner
contents are frozen.

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Identification of Parts

Note

If you find some parts missing from your unit, they
may be parts only used in other models.

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Introduction

Egg Tray(1 or 2)

Removable

Glass Shelf(2 or 3)

Lamp

Multi-air Flow Duct

Fresh Zone (Optional)

Refrigerator

Temperatur

Vegetable Drawer

Used to keep fruits

and vegetables, etc.

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fresh and crisp.

(1 or 2)

Ice Cube Tray

Freezer

Compartment

Removable

Plinth

Rotatable
Door Basket
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Utility Corner
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Bottle Holder

Handle

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Door Basket

Leveling Screw

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1.

Select a good location.
Place your fridge-freezer where it is easy to use.

2.

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

3.

There must be proper air circulation around your
fridge-freezer to keep it operating efficiently.

4.

To avoid vibration, the unit must be leveled.
If required, adjust the leveling screws to compensate
for the uneven 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 counterclockwise( ) to
raise the unit, clockwise( ) to lower it.

5.

Clean your fridge-freezer thoroughly and wipe off all
dust accumulated during shipping.

6.

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

7.

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

8.

To ensure proper air circulation around the fridge ­freezer, please maintain sufficient space on both the
sides as well as top and maintain at least 2 inches (5
cm) from the rear wall.

When your fridge-freezer is installed, allow it 2-3 hours to
stabilize at normal operating temperature prior to filling
it with fresh or frozen foods.
If power plug is disconnected, allow 5 minutes delay
before restarting.
Your fridge-freezer is now ready for use.

Installation

Starting

Installation

TEMP. CONTROL

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Operation

Temperature Control

Your fridge-freezer has two controls that let you regulate
the temperature in the fridge and freezer compartments.

Refrigerator

Freezer

• Initially set the TEMP. CONTROL at
"4". Then adjust the compartment
temperature according to your
desire.

• If you want an inside temperature
slightly less cold or colder, turn the
knob towards MIN or MAX,
respectively. When the surrounding
temperature is low, adjust the TEMP. CONTROL 'MIN'.

Display Panel For Temperature Control

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Operation

• The initial Temperature of the Freezer Compartment is

-18°C . You can now adjust the temperature of the
compartment as you want.

< LED 88 Type >

< LED BAR Type >

• When you press the temperature control buttons, the
temperature of Freezer compartment is repeated in the
following order.

LED 88 Type Freezer Compartment :

-18°C → -19°C → -20°C → -21°C → -22°C → -23°C

→ -15°C → -16°C → -17°C

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LED BAR Type Freezer Compartment :

-19°C → -21°C→ -23°C → -15°C → -17°C

The actual inner temperature varies depending on the
food status, as the indicated setting temperature is a
target temperature, not actual temperature within
refrigerator.

Refrigeration function is weak in the initial time.
Please adjust temperature as above after using
refrigerator for minimum 2~3 days.

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Operation

Function

Super Freezer

Vacation

• Please select this function for prompt freezer.

• This function is used when you want to freeze the
foods quickly. Press the ‘SUPER FRZ’ (Super Freezer)
button once, and then the quick freeze operation starts
with the lamp on.

• The Super Freeze operation takes about 3 hours. When
its operation ends, it automatically returns to the
previous temperature setting. If you want to stop the
quick freeze operation, press the ‘SUPER FRZ’ button
once more, the lamp goes out, and the Super Freeze
operation stops and the refrigerator returns to the
previous temperature setting.

• This function makes the fridge-freezer work in a power
saving mode which is useful for when you are away on
holiday, by reducing energy consumption as much as
possible.
Pressing ‘VACATION’ starts operation with lamp on
and pressing it again stops the operation.

Defrosting

Defrosting takes place automatically.
The defrosting water flows down to the evaporating tray

and is evaporated automatically.

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Operation

Lock

Self Test

Ice Making

• Pressing this button stops operation of other buttons.

• ”Locking” or “Un-Locking” is repeated whenever
pressing the ‘CHILD LOCK’ button. (For “Locking” or
“Un-Locking” press the ‘CHILD LOCK’ button for 2 secs.)

• When ‘CHILD LOCK’ is activated, pressing the other

buttons would not work.

This function allows you to check for operational
problems. If you think you have a problem with your
fridge-freezer, then press the temperature control
button:

- If the indicate lights move up or down, then there is no

problem with your fridge-freezer.

- If the indicate lights do not move up or down, then

please leave the power connected and call your nearest
service agent.

• To make ice cubes, fill the ice
tray to the water level and place
it in the freezer.

• If ice cubes are required fast,
press the “SUPER FRZ.”button.

• To remove ice cubes, hold the
tray at its ends and twist gently.

Tip

To remove ice cubes easily, run water on the tray
before twisting.

Suggestions on food storage

Note

If you keep the fridge-freezer in a hot, and humid
place, frequently open its door or put a lot of
vegetables in it, dew may form in it, which has no
effect on its performance.

Remove the dew with dust cloth free from care.

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Storing Food

Storing Food

• Do not store food which goes bad easily at low

temperature, such as banana, and melon.

• Allow hot food to cool prior to storing. Placing hot

food in the fridge-freezer could spoil other food, and
lead to higher electric bills.

• When storing the food, use a container with a lid. This

prevents moisture from evaporating, and helps food to
keep its taste and nutrients.

• Do not block air vents with food. Smooth circulation of

cold air keeps fridge-freezer temperature even.

• Do not open the door frequently. Opening the door

lets warm air enter the fridge-freezer, and cause
temperature to rise.

• To adjust the temperature control easily, do not store

food near the temperature control dial.

• Never keep too many foods in door rack, as this may

stop the door from fully closing.

• Do not store bottles in the freezer compartment - they

may break when frozen.

• Do not refreeze food that has been thawed. This

causes loss of taste and nutrition.

Anti-Condensation

Pipe

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Care and Maintenance

General Information

Power Failure

If You Move

Anti

Condensation

Pipe

• 1~2 hour power failure does no harm to the foods

stores. Try to avoid opening and closing the door too
frequently.

• Take out foods from the fridge-freezer and firmly fix

the loose items with tape.

• Turn the leveling screws until they stop before moving

the fridge-freezer. Otherwise the screw may scratch
the floor or the fridge-freezer cannot move.

• The Anti-Condensation

pipe is installed around the
front side of fridge-freezer
as well as on the partition
between fridge
compartment and freezer
compartment to prevent
dewing.

• Especially after installation

or when ambient
temperature is high, the fridge-freezer may feel hot,
which is quite normal.

Lamp Replacement

1. Unplug the power cord from the

outlet.

2. Remove fridge shelves.

3. To remove the lamp cover, insert

type driver in the underside of
the lamp cover and pull it out
forwards.

4. Turn the lamp counterclockwise.

5. Assemble in reverse order of

disassembly.
Replacement lamp must be the same specification as
original.

• You must check the O-RING, which is made by

rubber and prevent electric spark.

Cleaning

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Care and Maintenance

Before Cleaning

Exterior

Interior

After Cleaning

Warning

Be sure to unplug the power.

Clean the outside of the fridge-freezer with a soft cloth
soaked with hot water or liquid detergent. If you use a
detergent, be sure to wipe it with a clean wet cloth.

As above.

Check that the power cord is not damaged, power plug
has not overheated, and that the power plug is tightly
inserted into the outlet.

Be sure to dry the appliance with a cloth after washing
it with water.
Do not use abrasive, petroleum, benzene, thinner,
hydrochloride acid, boiling water, rough brush, etc, as
they may damage parts of the fridge-freezer.

Trouble Shooting

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Trouble Shooting

Before calling for service, check this list.
It may save you both time and expense.
This list includes common occur

the result of defective workmanship or materials in
this appliance.

rences that are not

Problem

Fridge-Freezer

does not operate

Fridge or Freezer

Compartment

Temperature too

warm

Vibration or

Rattling or

Abnormal Noise

Possible Causes

• Power plug may be unplugged from the electric
outlet.

Plug it in securely.

• House fuse has blown or circuit breaker has
tripped.

Check and/or replace fuse and reset circuit breaker.

• Power cut.

Check house lights.

• Temperature control not set on proper position.

Refer to Temperature Control section.

• Appliance is placed close to heat source.

• Warm weather-frequent door openings.

• Door left open for a long time.

• Package holding door open or blocking air duct in
freezer compartment.

• The floor on which the fridge-freezer is installed
may be uneven or the fridge-freezer may be
unstable.

Make it even by rotating the leveling screw.

• Unnecessary objects placed in the back side of the
fridge-freezer.

Frost or Ice

Crystals on frozen

Food

Moisture forms on

Cabinet Surface

• Door may have been left ajar or package holding
door open.

• Too frequent or too long door openings.

• Frost within package is normal.

• This phenomenon is likely to occur in a wet space.

Wipe it with a dry towel.

Problem Possible Causes

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Trouble Shooting

Moisture collects

inside

Fridge has odor

Door not closing

properly

Interior light does

not work

• Too frequent or too long door openings.

• In humid weather, air carries moisture into fridge when

doors are opened.

• Foods with strong odors should be tightly covered or

wrapped.

• Check for spoiled food.

• Interior needs cleaning.

Refer to CLEANING section

• Food package is keeping door open.

Move packages that keep door from closing.

• Fridge-freezer is not level.

Adjust the leveling screws.

• The floor on which the fridge-freezer is installed
may be uneven or the fridge-freezer may be
unstable.

Slightly raise the front side with the leveling screw.

• No power at outlet.

• Light lamp needs replacing.

Refer to the Lamp Replacement section

Disposal of your old appliance

1. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a

product it means the product is covered by the European
Directive 2002/96/EC.

2. All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of
separately from the municipal waste stream via designated
collection facilities appointed by the government or the local
authorities.

3. The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent
potential negative consequences for the environment and
human health.

4. For more detailed information about disposal of your old
appliance, please contact your city office, waste disposal
service or the shop where you purchased the product.

To Reverse the Doors

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Your fridge-freezer is designed with reversible doors, so that they may open from either
the left or right hand side to suit your kitchen design.

Precaution

1.

Before reversing the door, first of all, you should take out food and accessories like
shelves

or trays which are not fixed in the fridge-freezer.

2.

Use Torque Wrench or Spanner to fix or remove the bolt.

3.

Do not lay the fridge-freezer down. This will
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4.

Be careful not to drop the doors in disassembling
or assembling.

How to Reverse the Door

1. Separate the screw after separating the nut on the

left of the refrigerator door handle , then separate th
refrigerator door handle . Separate the freezer door handle

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in the order in which you separating the refrigerato
door handle . (The hidden handle does not need this
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2. Separate the screw and bottom cover , then separate

the cap of bottom cover and install it on the

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corresponding position on the right side. Separate the
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on the hinge lower. Separate the freezer door , then
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, then install the door stop on the corresponding position
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Reversing the doors is not covered by the warranty.