LG GR-B24FWAHL Product Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

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HOUSEHOLD
REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER

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

GR-M24F****/GR-B24****

P/No. : MFL67567714

www.lg.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

3 PRODUCT FEATURES

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4 IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

8 COMPONENTS

8 Refrigerator Exterior
9 Refrigerator Interior

10 INSTALLATION

10 Installation Overview
11 Unpacking Your Refrigerator
11 Choosing the Proper Location
11 - Flooring
12 - Ambient Temperature
12 Turning On the Power
12 How to Remove the Refrigerator

Door
13 How to Remove the Freezer Door
13 Height Adjustment
13 - Fridge Door Height Adjustment
14 - When the Freezer Door is Lower

22 Big Fresh Zone
22 - Removal of the Big Fresh Zone

drawer
22 - Refitting the Big Fresh Zone drawer
23 How to disassemble and assemble

the vegetable box
24 Extra Space
24 Fridge Basket
24 In & Out Carrier
25 Tilting Fresh Basket
25 Dairy Corner
25 Door-In-Door
26 - Door-In-Door Shelf Disassembly
27 Adjustable Moving Basket
27 Ice Maker
28 Fresh Zone
28 Freezer Drawer
28 - Freezer Drawer Removal
29 - Refitting the Freezer Drawer
29 Freezer/Fridge Basket

30 MAINTENANCE

30 Cleaning

15 HOW TO USE

15 Before Use
16 Control Panel
16 - Control Panel Features
17 Storing Food
17 - Food Storage Location
19 - Food Storage Tips
19 - Storing Frozen Food
20 Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves
20 - Detaching the Shelf
20 - Refitting the Shelf
21 - Using the Folding Shelf
21 - When Closing the Door

32 SMART DIAGNOSIS

32 Using Smart Diagnosis

33 TROUBLESHOOTING

39 SPECIFICATION

PRODUCT FEATURES

PRODUCT FEATURES

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

DOOR ALARM

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

AUTO CLOSING HINGE

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

EXPRESS FREEZING

The freezer section is maintained at the coldest temperature for a
24-hour period before automatically resuming normal operation. The
freezer display temperature will not change when Express Freezing
is engaged. It will also enhance ice production whilst it is on.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.

This guide contains many important safety messages. Always
messages.

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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:

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

WARNING

CAUTION

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

read and obey

all safety

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

NEVER unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly

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and pull it straight out from the outlet.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent

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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.

Do not use an uncertified power outlet.

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Unplug the power plug immediately in the event of a blackout or thunderstorm.

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Plug in the power plug with the power cord facing downward.

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Installation

Contact an authorized service center when you install or relocate the refrigerator.

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When moving your refrigerator away from the wall, be careful not to roll over or damage

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the power cord.
Connect this product to a dedicated grounded electric outlet conforming with the rating

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prior to use. It is the user’s responsibility to replace a standard 2-prong wall outlet with a
standard 3-prong wall outlet.

Do not install the refrigerator where there may be a danger of it falling. Installation on a non

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sturdy timber floor may cause difficulty in door alignment and cause the cabinet to deform.

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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.

Use

DO NOT allow children to climb, stand, or hang on the refrigerator doors or shelves in the

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refrigerator. They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves.
Where fitted, do not place heavy objects on the dispenser of the refrigerator or hang onto it.

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Do not place heavy or dangerous objects (bottles or vases with liquid) on the refrigerator.

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Do not put live animals inside of the refrigerator.

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Do not allow children to climb into the product when it is in or out of use.

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In the event of a gas leak (propane/LPG), ventilate sufficiently and contact an authorized service

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center before use. Do not touch or disassemble the electric outlet of the refrigerator.
In the event of a refrigerant leak, move flammable objects away from the refrigerator. Ventilate

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sufficiently and contact an authorized service center.
Do not use or place flammable substances (chemicals, medicine, cosmetics, etc) near the

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refrigerator or store them inside the refrigerator. Do not place the refrigerator in the vicinity of
flammable gas.

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

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- 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.
Do not use this product for special purposes or mobile applications (storage of medicine or test

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materials or on ships, etc).
Unplug the power plug before cleaning or repairing the refrigerator.

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If the refrigerator is fitted with light bulbs and require replacing, unplug the refrigerator or turn

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off the power before doing so.
Do not modify or extend the power cord.

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Do not use a hair dryer to dry the interior. Do not light a candle to remove any interior odor.

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For your safety, this appliance must be properly grounded. Have the wall outlet and the circuit

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checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.
Do not use an outlet that can be turned off via a remote switch. Do not use an extension cord. It

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is the user’s responsibility to replace a standard 2-prong wall outlet with a standard 3-prong wall
outlet.

Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.

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Do not use an adapter plug and plug the power plug into a multi-outlet extension cord.

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Disconnect the power cord immediately if you hear a noise, smell a strange odor or detect

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smoke.
Turn the power off if dust or water from above or below penetrates into the refrigerator. Call a

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service agent.
Do not disassemble or modify the refrigerator.

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Do not put hands, feet, or metal objects below or behind the refrigerator.

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Do not operate the refrigerator or touch the power cord with wet hands.

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In refrigerators with automatic icemakers, avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector

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mechanism or with the heating element that releases the cubes. Do not place fingers or hands
on the automatic ice-making mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in.

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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.

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

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Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment with wet or damp hands, when your

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refrigerator is in operation.
Do not put glass containers, glass bottles or beverage cans in the freezer.

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

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appliance.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,

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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.

Do not refreeze frozen foods that have thawed completely. It may result in serious health

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issues.
If you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make sure the CFC coolant is removed for proper

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disposal by a qualified servicer. If you release CFC coolant, you may be fined or imprisoned in
accordance with the relevant environmental law.

Disposed or abandoned refrigerators are dangerous, even if they are sitting for only a few days.

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When disposing the refrigerator, 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.

If the refrigerant gas has leaked, do not touch the refrigerator or the power outlet and ventilate

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the room immediately. A spark could trigger an explosion causing a fire or burns. Because this
refrigerator uses natural gas (isobutene, R600a) as the environment-friendly refrigerant, even
a small amount (50~60g) is combustible. If gas leaks from severe damage during delivering,
installing or using the refrigerator, any spark may cause fire or burns.

CAUTION

Installation

The refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance with the Installer Instructions that were

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taped to the front of the refrigerator.
Be careful when you unpack and install the refrigerator. Immediately dispose of packing

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materials (plastic) out of reach of children.

Use

Close the doors carefully when children are around.

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Keep fingers out of pinch point areas; clearances between the doors and cabinets are

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necessarily small. Be careful closing doors when children are in the area.
If food is stacked or stored poorly on the shelves, it may fall and cause injury when the door is

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opened.
Do not move refrigerator while the refrigerator is operating. A Compressor rattling noise may

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occur as a result and will only stop when the compressor cycles off, or when the power to the
unit is turned off and back on again. (This is normal and will not impact on the performance or
the life of the compressor. The rattling will stop after the compressor comes to a rest.)

Maintenance

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

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

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before connecting.

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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.

WARNING

Use drinkable water for ice making.

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WARNING

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

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obstruction.
Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other

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than those recommended by the manufacturer.
Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

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Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance,

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unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
The refrigerant and insulation blowing gas used in the appliance require special disposal

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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 1m
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.

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in size for every 8g of R600a

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COMPONENTS

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COMPONENTS

Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features of your refrigerator.
Page references are included for your convenience.

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

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Refrigerator Exterior (Applicable to some models only)

LED Display

Displays the refrigerator
and freezer’s target
temperature, the water
filter condition and the
dispenser status.

Door in Door release
Button

Refrigerator

Freezer

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Refrigerator Interior (Applicable to some models only)

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LED interior lamps

The interior lamps light up
the inside of the refrigerator.

Fridge Basket

Shelf

Big Fresh Zone

Tilting Fresh
Basket

Ice Maker

Freezer Basket

Hygiene Fresh filter

Shelf

DrawerDrawer

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Dairy Product Bin

Used to preserve
dairy products.

Folding Shelf

Door-In-Door

Big Fresh Zone

Extra Space

Fresh Zone

Freezer Basket

INSTALLATION

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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

refrigerator

2 Choosing the

proper location

3 Leveling and Door

Alignment

INSTALLATION

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Unpacking Your Refrigerator

WARNING

Use two or more people to move and

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install the refrigerator. Failure to do so
can result in back or other injury.

Your refrigerator is heavy. When moving

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the refrigerator for cleaning or service,
be sure to protect the floor. Always
pull the refrigerator straight out when
moving it. Do not wiggle or walk the
refrigerator when trying to move it, as
floor damage could occur. Wind the
leveling feet up first so that the unit is
on its rollers.

Keep flammable materials and vapors,

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such as gasoline, away from the
refrigerator. Failure to do so can result
in fire, explosion, or death.

Remove tape and any temporary labels
from your refrigerator before using. Do
not remove any warning-type labels, the
model and serial number label, or the Tech
Sheet that is located under the front of the
refrigerator.

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
refrigerator.

Refrigerator shelves are installed in the
shipping position. Please reinstall shelves
according to your individual storage needs.

Choosing the Proper Location

The refrigerator should always be

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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 refrigerator in a wet or
damp area. do not install in any outdoor
or sheltered outdoor location or direct
sunlight.

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 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. Poorly constructed timber flooring
can cause a limit in door adjustment and
the cabinet to become out of shape. (See
Leveling and door AlIgnment.)

NOTE

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

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Ambient Temperature

Install this appliance in an indoor area where
the temperature is between 55°F (13°C)
and 110°F (43°C). If the temperature around
the appliance is too low or high, the cooling
ability may be adversely affected.

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Place your appliance where it is easy to

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use.

Avoid placing the unit near heat sources,

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direct sunlight or moisture.

To ensure proper air circulation around

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the fridge -freezer, please maintain
sufficient space on both the sides as
well as top and maintain at least 2
inches (5.08 cm) from the rear wall.

To avoid vibrations, the appliance must

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be leveled.

Don’t install the appliance below 41°F

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(5°C). It may affect the performance.

Turning On The Power

Plug in the refrigerator.

CAUTION

Connect to a rated power outlet.

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Have a certified electrician check

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the wall outlet and wiring for
proper grounding.

Do not damage or cut off the

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ground terminal of the power plug.

How to Remove the
Refrigerator Door
(TURN OFF THE MAIN
POWER. Same procedure for
left and right doors)

Remove the refrigerator door hinge

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cover. (left side)

24” (61 cm)

2” (5.08 cm)

Disassemble connection plugs and

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ground wires.