LG GR3996EX, GC3986SLQA User Manual

FRIDGE-FREEZER

User's Guide

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

REFRIGERATEURCONGELATEUR

Manuel de l’utilisateur

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FRIGORIFICO-

CONGELADOR

Instrucciones de uso

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Electrical Connections

(In the UK Only)

Important The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

GREEN AND YELLOW:EARTH

BLUE:NEUTRAL

BROWN:LIVE

This appliance must be earthed

	Green and Yellow(Earth)
	Brown(Live)	Fuse
	Blue(Neutral)
		Cord
		grip

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured Green and Yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol(b) or coloured Green or Green and Yellow.

The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black.

The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Red.

If a 13 amp(BS 1363) plug is used, fit a 13 amp BS 1362 fuse.

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	Table of Contents
Introduction	Important Safety Instruction		4
			4
Installation	Identification of Parts		6
	Installation		7
Operation	Starting		7
	Temperature Control		8
	Quick Freeze		8
	Vacation		9
	Self Test		9
	Door Alarm		9
	Ice Making		9
Suggestion On	Defrosting		9
	Storing Food		10
Food storage
Care and	General Information		11
Maintenance	Lamp Replacement		11
Trouble Shooting	Cleaning		12
	Trouble Shooting		13

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	Introduction
		Registration
	Introduction	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.	:

	Important Safety Instruction
Precaution	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.
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		Introduction
		Important Safety Instruction
Precaution		Pull out the power plug prior to cleaning the fridge-freezer.
		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.
Don't Use an		If possible, connect the fridge-freezer to its own individual
Extension Cord		electrical outlet to prevent it and other appliances or household
		lights from causing an overload.
Accessibility of		The supply plug of the refrigerator-freezer should be placed in
Supply Plug		easy accessible position for quick disconnection in emergency.
Supply Cord		If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
Replacement		manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person
		in order to avoid a hazard.
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.
Don't store		Don't store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and
		liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Grounding		In the event of an electric short circuit, grounding (earthing) reduces
(Earthing)		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.

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

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

wDo not damage the refrigerant circuit.

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

wThe 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.

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Introduction

Identification of Parts

Freezer Temperature

Control

Egg Tray(1 or 2)

	Removable	Rotatable
	Glass Shelf(2 or 3)	Door Basket
	Lamp
	Multi-air Flow Duct
	Fresh Zone	Utility Corner
		(movable)
	(optional)
	Fridge Temperature	Bottle Holder
	Control
	Vegetable Drawer
	Used to keep fruits	2	Bottle
	and Vegetable, etc
		Door Basket
	fresh and crisp.
	Ice Cube Tray
	Storage
	Drawer
	Removable
	Plinth	Leveling Screw

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

Installation

Installation	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
	5.	raise the unit, clockwise(		) to lower it.
		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.
Starting	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.
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• This function is used when

you want to freeze the foods

quickly. Press the 'QUICK QUICK FREEZE FREEZE' button once, and

then the quick freeze operation starts with the lamp lit.

The quick freeze operation takes about 3 hours. When its operation ends,

it automatically returns to the normal state.

If you want to stop the quick freeze operation, press the 'QUICK FREEZE' button once more, the lamp goes out, and the quick freeze operation stops and the refrigerator returns to the normal state.

QUICK FREEZE

VACATION

FREEZE TEMP

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• If you want an inside temperature

TEMP. CONTROL

slightly less cold or colder, turn the knob towards MIN or MAX, respectively.

When the surrounding temperature is low, adjust the TEMP. CONTROL 'MIN'.

• Freezer temperature control is on the top of the fridgefreezer. Initially set the Freeze Temp at mid-point. By pressing the Freezer Temp button, you can adjust the temperature of the Freezer as indicated by the numbers of lamps lit.(the setting is composed of five steps,

5 lamps lit indicates coldest.)

Operation

Temperature Control

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

Fridge	• Initially set the TEMP. CONTROL	MAX
	at "4". Then adjust the	7
		6
	compartment temperature
		MIN
	according to your desire.
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Freezer

•When you starting the Fridge-Freezer or connecting the power plug to the outlet, temperature setting is automatically set to the mid-point.

Quick Freeze

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Operation

Vacation	This function makes the fridge-freezer
	work in a power saving mode which is
	useful for when you are away on	VACATION
	holiday, by reducing energey
	consumption as much as possible.
	Pressing 'VACATION' starts operation
	with lamp ON and pressing it again
	stops the operation.
	For better functioning, you should set
	the TEMP. CONTROL to "MIN".
Self Test	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.
Door Alarm	When the door of the fridge is left opened for a while,
	the alarm sounds.
Ice Making	• 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 'QUICK
	FREEZE' 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.
Defrosting	Defrosting takes place automatically.
	The defrosting water flows down to the evaporating tray
	and is evaporated automatically.
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SUGGESTIONSONFOOD STORAGE

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.
	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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Care and Maintenance

General Information

Power Failure • 1~2 hour power failure does no harm to the foods stores. Try to avoid opening and closing the door too frequently.

If You Move • 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.

Anti Condensation	• The Anti-Condensation pipe	Anti-Condensation
Pipe	is installed around the front			Pipe
	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.

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CareandMaintenance

Cleaning

Before Cleaning Be sure to unplug the power.

Exterior 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.

Interior

After Cleaning

w Warning

Disposal of your old appliance

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.

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.

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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 occurrences that are not
		the result of defective workmanship or materials in
		this appliance.
Problem		Possible Causes
Fridge-Freezer		• Power plug may be unplugged from the electric
does not operate		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.
Fridge or Freezer		• Temperature control not set on proper position.
Compartment		Refer to Temperature Control section.
Temperature too		• Appliance is placed close to heat source.
warm		• Warm weather-frequent door openings.
		• Door left open for a long time.
		• Package holding door open or blocking air duct in
		freezer compartment.
Vibration or		• The floor on which the fridge-freezer is installed
Rattling or		may be uneven or the fridge-freezer may be
Abnormal Noise		unstable.
		Make it even by rotating the leveling screw.
		• Unnecessary objects placed in the back side of the
		fridge-freezer.
Frost or Ice		• Door may have been left ajar or package holding
Crystals on frozen		door open.
Food		• Too frequent or too long door openings.
		• Frost within package is normal.
Moisture forms on		• This phenomenon is likely to occur in a wet space.
Cabinet Surface		Wipe it with a dry towel.
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Trouble Shooting

Problem	Possible Causes
Moisture collects	• Too frequent or too long door openings.
inside	• In humid weather, air carries moisture into fridge when
	doors are opened.
Fridge has odor	• Foods with strong odors should be tightly covered or
	wrapped.
	• Check for spoiled food.
	• Interior needs cleaning.
	Refer to CLEANING section
Door not closing	• Food package is keeping door open.
properly	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.
Interior light does	• No power at outlet.
not work	• Light lamp needs replacing.
	Refer to the Lamp Replacement section

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