LG GR-F218JQKA Owner’s Manual

English Version	2
Spanish Version	36
French Version	70
Warranty (U.S.A.)	3
Warranty (CANADA)	4
Safety Instructions	5--6
Grounding Requirements	6
Parts And Features	7
Refrigerator Installation	8--15
Unpacking Your Refrigerator	8
Installation	8
Removing And Replacing
Your Refrigerator Handles And Doors	9--14
Leveling And Door Alignment	15
Base Cover	15
Using Your Refrigerator	16--25
Ensuring Proper Air Circulation	16
Multi-Flow	16
Setting The Controls	16
Adjusting Control Settings	17
Food Storage Guide	17
Storing Frozen Food	18
u Refrigerator Section
Water Dispenser	18
Refrigerator Shelves	19
Bottle Holder	19
Optibin Crisper	20
Crisper Humidity Control	20
Removing Crisper	20

Crisper Cover With Lattice On Inner

Surface	21
Glide'N'Serve	22
Modular Door Bin	22
Dairy Bin	23
Egg Box	23
u Freezer Section
Tilting Door	23
Ice Bin	23
Tilt-Out Door Basket	24
Durabase	24
Durabase Divider	24
Pull Out Drawer	24
Filter	25
Care And Cleaning	26--27
General Cleaning Tips	26
Outside	26
Inside Walls	26
Door Liner And Gaskets	26
Plastic Parts	26
Condenser Coils	26
Light Bulb Replacement	26--27
Power Interruptions	27
When You Go On Vacation	27
When You Move	27
About The Automatic Icemaker	28
Connecting The Water Line	29--31
Troubleshooting Guide	32--35

CONTRACT, TORT,

Your LG Refrigerator will be will repaired or replaced, at LG's option, if it proves to be defective in material or

workmanship under normal use, during the warranty period ("Warranty Period") set forth below, effective from the date ("Date of Purchase") of original consumer purchase of the product. This warranty is good only to the original purchaser

of the product and effective only when used in the United States, including Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. Territories.

WARRANTY PERIOD:

REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER

LABOR: One Year from the Date of Purchase. PARTS: One Year from the Date of Purchase.

SEALED SYSTEM (Compressor, Condenser, and

Evaporator)

LABOR: One Year from the Date of Purchase.

PARTS: Seven years from the Date of Purchase.

Replacement Units and Repair Parts are warranted

for the remaining portion of the original unit's warranty period.

HOW SERVICE IS HANDLED:

In-Home Service (Except Model GR051):

Please retain dealer's dated bill of sale or delivery ticket as evidence of the Date of Purchase for proof of warranty, and submit a copy of the bill of sale to the service person at the time warranty service is

provided.

Please call 1-800-243-0000 and choose the

appropriate option to locate your nearest LG

Authorized Service Center. (Phones are answered

24 hours a day, 365 days per year.)

Or visit our website at: http://www.lgservice.com

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TO THE EXTENT ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS REQUIRED BY LAW, IT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIOD ABOVE. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR ITS U.S. DISTRIBUTOR SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE,

INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOST REVENUES OR PROFITS, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE WHETHER BASED IN OR OTHERWISE. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusion or limitation may

not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to

state.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO:

?Service trips to your home to deliver, pick up, and/or install the product, instruct, or replace house fuses or correct wiring, or correction of unauthorized repairs.

?Damages or operating problems that result from misuse, abuse, operation outside environmental specifications or contrary to the

requirements of precautions in the Operating Guide, accident, vermin, fire, flood, improper installation, acts of God, unauthorized modification or alteration, incorrect electrical current or voltage, or commercial use, or use for other than intended purpose.

?Repairs when your LG refrigerator is used in other than normal, single-family household use.

The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances shall be borne by the consumer.

CUSTOMER INTERACTIVE CENTER NUMBERS

To obtain Customer Assistance, Product Information, or Dealer or Authorized Service Center location:

TO CONTACT LG ELECTRONICS BY MAIL:

LG Customer Interactive Center

P. O. Box 240007

201 James Record Road

Huntsville, Alabama 35824

ATTN: CIC

Call 1-800-243-0000 (24 hours a day, 365 days per year) and select the appropriate option from the menu.

Or visit our website at: http://www.lgservice.com

LIMITED WARRANTY (CANADA)

LG REFRIGERATOR

LG Electronics will repair or at its option replace, without charge, your product which proves to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use, during the warranty period listed below from the date of original purchase. This warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product during the warranty period as long as it is in any Canadian Province.

WARRANTY PERIOD

MODEL# : LFD21860**/LFD25860**

LABOR : 2 Years

PARTS : 2 Years

SEALED SYSTEM : Labor/ 2 Years, Parts/ 5 Years (Compressor, condenser, and evaporator)

HOW SERVICE IS HANDLED : Call 1-888-542-2623 (1-888-LG-CANADA) and choose the appropriate prompt. Please have product type (refrigerator) and ZIP Code ready. See our website at http://www.lg.ca

This warranty provides in-home service.

No other express warranty is applicable to this product. THE DURATION OFANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES,

INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN. LG ELECTRONICS USA, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVIENCE, LOSS ORANY OTHER DAMAGES, DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL, ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PRODUCT OR FOR ANY BREACH OFANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED

WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITYAPPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT.

Some provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts; so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives

you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from province to province.

THE ABOVE WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO:

1.Service trips to your home to deliver and pickup, install, instruct, or replace house fuses or correct wiring, plumbing, or correction of unauthorized repairs.

2.Damage to the product caused by accident, vermin, fire, flood, alteration, misues, abuse, improper installation, or acts of God.

3.Commercial use or use for other than the intended purpose.

Therefore, these costs are the responsibility of the consumer.

CUSTOMERASSISTANCE NUMBERS:

To Prove Warranty Coverage:		Retain your Sales Receipt to prove date of purchase.
		A copy of your Sales Receipt must be submitted at the time
		warranty service is provided.
To Obtain Product, Customer, or		Call 1-888-542-2623 (1-888-LG-CANADA) and choose the
ServiceAssistance	by phone:	appropriate prompt.
	or by Internet:	http://www.lg.ca
To Obtain Nearest Authorized		Call 1-888-542-2623 (1-888-LG-CANADA) and choose the
Service Center, Parts Distributor,		appropriate prompt. Please have your product type
or Sales Dealer	by phone:	(refrigerator) and ZIP Code ready.
	or by Internet:	http://www.lg.ca

ease of

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install

refrigerator.

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

UNPACKING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

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 TechSheet that is attached to back wall 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. For

more information, see the Important Safety Instructions section.

Refrigerator shelves are installed in the shipping position.

Please reinstall shelves according to your individual storage needs.

When Moving Your Refrigerator

Your refrigerator is heavy. When moving 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.

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as

gasoline, away from refrigerator.

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

INSTALLATION

1.To avoid vibration, the unit must be leveled. 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 clockwise ( ) to raise the unit, counterclockwise

()tolowerit.

2.Install this appliance in an 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,

cooling ability may be adversely affected.

3.Allow the clearance of at least 2 inch from the ceiling and 1

inch from the side walls for better cooling efficiency, installation, proper air circulation and electrical connections.

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

1.Clean your refrigerator thoroughly and wipe off all dust accumulated during shipping.

2.Install accessories such as ice cube bin, drawers,

shelves, etc., in their proper places. They are packed together to prevent possible damage during shipment.

3.Let your refrigerator run for at least 2 or 3 hours before putting food in it. Check the flow of cold air in the freezer compartment to ensure proper cooling. Your

refrigerator is now ready for use.

w WARNING

?Be careful when you work with hinge, base grille,

stopper etc. You may be injured.

?Do not put hands or foot or metal sticks into air vents,

base grille, or bottom of refrigerator. You may be injured

or receive an electrical shock.

HOW TO REMOVE DOOR HANDLES

To move refrigerator through a house door, it maybe necessary to remove refrigerator and freezer door handles.

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

1. Removing Refrigerator Handle

? Grasp the handle tightly with both hands and slide the handle up (1)(this may

require some force).

?The keyhole slots (2) on the back of the handle allow the handle to separate from

the mounting screws (3).

w CAUTION: The handle could be

damaged if you hit it with a hammer

while removing or attaching.

w CAUTION: When you assemble or disassemble handle, you must push or pull with reasonable force.

Screws mounted on door

Keyhole

slots on

back of

handle

2.Removing Freezer Drawer Handle

?Press the handle against door first.

?Grasp the handle tightly with both hands and slide the handle to right (1)(this may

Screws mounted on door

require some force).

?The keyhole slots (2) on the back of the handle allow the handle to separate from

the mounting screws (3).

Keyhole

slots on

back of

handle

HOW TO REPLACE DOOR HANDLES

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

1. Replacing Refrigerator Door Handle

? Align keyhole slots (1) on the top and

bottom of the back of the handle with the screws (2) mounted on the front of the door.

?Press the handle against the door front, making sure that the screws (2) go into the keyhole slots (1).

?Holding the handle with both hands, press it firmly against the front of the door and slide the handle down (3).

Screws

mounted

on door

Screws

mounted

on door

2. Replacing Freezer Drawer Handle

? Align keyhole slots (4) on the right and

left sides of the back of the handle with the screws (5) mounted on the front of the drawer.

?Press the handle against the drawer front, making sure that the screws (5) go into the keyhole slots (4).

?Holding the handle with both hands, press it firmly against the front of the drawer and slide the handle to the left

(6).

Keyhole

slots on

back of

handle

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