LG GR-F218JVKA User manual

English Version	2	Glide N Serve		20
French Version	36	Modular Door Bin		20
Spanish Version	72	Dairy Bin (Optional)		21
Safety Instructions	3--4	Egg Box (Optional)		21
Parts and Features	5	u Freezer section
Refrigerator Installation	6--12	Tilting Door		21
Unpacking Your Refrigerator	6	Ice Bin		21
Installation	6	Tilt-Out Door Basket (Optional)		22
Base Cover	6	Durabase		22
Removing and Replacing		Durabase Divider		22
Your Refrigerator Handles		Pull out Drawer		22
and Doors	7--12
Leveling and Door Alignment	13	Filter		23
Using Your Refrigerator	14--23	Care and Cleaning	24--25
Ensuring Proper Air Circulation 14		General Cleaning Tips		24
Multi-Flow	14	Outside		24
Setting the Controls	14	Inside Walls		24
Adjusting Control Settings	15	Door Liner and Gaskets		24
Food Storage Guide	15	Plastic Parts		24
Storing Frozen Food	16	Condenser Coils		24
u Refrigerator section		Light Bulb Replacement	24--25
Water Dispenser	16	Power Interruptions		25
Refrigerator Shelves	17	When you go on vacation		25
Bottle Holder (Optional)	17	When you move		25
Optibin Crisper	18	About the Automatic Icemaker		26
Crisper Humidity Control	18	Connecting the Water Line	27--29
Removing Crisper	18--19	Troubleshooting Guide	30-33
Crisper Cover with Lattice on
inner Surface	19

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position does not remove power to the

This guide contains many important safety messages. Always read and obey all safety messages.

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 DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION. These words mean:

You will be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.

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

All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your product, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

?NEVER unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull it straight out from the outlet.

?Repair or replace immediately all electric service

cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either the plug or connector end.

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

?DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

?DO NOT allow children to climb, stand or hang on

the refrigerator doors or shelves in the refrigerator. They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves.

? Keep fingers out of pinchpointareas; clearances between the doors and cabinet are necessarily small. Be careful closing doors when children are in the area.

?Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning or making any repairs.

NOTE: We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a qualified individual.

?Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, unplug the refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit breaker or fuse box in order to avoid contact with a

live wire filament. (A burned-out light bulb may break when being replaced.)

NOTE: Setting either or both controls to the OFF light circuit.

?This refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance with the Attention Installer Instructions that were taped to the front of the refrigerator.

?After your refrigerator is in operation, do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment when hands are damp or wet. Skin may adhere to the extremely cold surfaces.

?In refrigerators with automatic icemakers, avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector mechanism, or with the heating element that releases the cubes. DO NOT place fingers or hands on the automatic icemaking mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in.

?DO NOT refreeze frozen foods which have thawed

completely. The United States Department of

Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No. 69 says:

...You may safely refreeze frozen foods that have thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are still cold---below 4°C.

...Thawed ground meats, poultry or fish that have any off-odor or off-color should not be refrozen

and should not be eaten. Thawed ice cream should be discarded. If the odor or color of any

food is poor or questionable, get rid of it. The food may be dangerous to eat.

Even partial thawing and refreezing reduces the eating quality of foods, particularly fruits, vegetables and prepared foods. The eating quality of red meats is affected less than that of many other foods. Use

refrozen foods as soon as possible to save as much of their quality as you can.

?Do not modify or extend the Power Cord length. It will cause electric shock

or fire.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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person in order to avoid a

rid of

Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous...even if they will sit for just a few days. If you are getting

your old refrigerator, please follow the instructions at right to help prevent accidents.

Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system that used CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons). CFCs are believed to harm stratospheric ozone.

Don't use an extension cord

If possible, connect the refrigerator to its own individual electrical outlet to prevent it and other appliances or household lights from causing an overload that could cause a power outage.

Accessibility of Supply Plug

The refrigerator-freezer should be so positioned that the supply plug is accessible for quick disconnection when accident happens.

Supply Cord Replacement

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified

hazard.

FEED WATER PIPE INSTALLATION

Before installation

?Automatic ice maker can be installed only by manufacturer.

?Automatic ice maker operation needs water pressure of 147~834kPa (1.5~8.5kgf/cm2) (That is, an instant paper cup (180 cc) will be fully filled within 3 sec.).

BEFORE YOU THROWAWAY

YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR

OR FREEZER

?Take off the doors.

?Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.

If you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make sure the CFC refrigerant is removed for proper disposal by a qualified servicer. If you intentionally release this CFC refrigerant, you can be subject to fines and imprisonment under provisions of environmental legislation.

?If water pressure does not reach the rating 147 kPa (1.5 kgf/cm2) or below, it is necessary to purchase a separate pressure pump for normal automatic icing and cool water feed.

?Keep the total length of the feed water pipe tube within 8 m and be careful for the tube not be bent. If the tube is 8 m or longer it may cause trouble in water feed owing to the drain water pressure.

?Install the feed water pipe tube at a place free from heat.

wWARNING

?Connect to potable water supply only.

?Refer to instructions with water filter kit for installation.

wWARNING

?The 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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warm water and dry.

w CAUTION: Avoid

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

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.

INSTALLATION

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

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

3.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.

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

NEXT

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.

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.

wWARNING

?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.

BASE COVER

To remove the base cover

1.Open the Freezer Drawer. (Drawer not shown for clarity.)

2.Once drawer is open there is sufficient

clearance to remove screws on top of cover.

To replace base cover:

? Place cover into position and insert and tighten

screws.

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HOW TO REMOVE DOOR HANDLES

To move refrigerator through a house door, it maybe necessary to remove the refrigerator 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	Screws
be damaged if you hit it with a	mounted
hammer while removing or	on door
attaching.
w CAUTION: When you
assemble or disassemble
handle, you must push or pull
with reasonable force.

2. Removing Freezer Drawer
Handle	Screws
? Press the handle against door	mounted
	on door
first.
? Grasp the handle tightly with
both hands and slide the
handle to right (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).

Keyhole slots on back of

handle

Keyhole slots on back of

handle

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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).

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).

Screws mounted on door

Screws mounted on door

Keyhole slots on back of

handle

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