LG GR-F258JTK Owner’s Manual

BOTTOM FREEZER REFRIGERATOR

User’s Guide

Please read this guide thoroughly before operating and keep it handy for reference at all times.

P/No. 3828JD8992R

TABLE OF CONTENTS

English Version 2

Safety Instructions 3–4

Parts and Features 5

Refrigerator Installation 6–13

Unpacking Your Refrigerator 6 Installation 6 Base Cover 6 Removing and Replacing

Your Refrigerator Handles and Doors 7–12

Leveling and Door Alignment 13

Using Your Refrigerator 14–23

Ensuring Proper Air Circulation 14 Multi-Flow 14 Setting the Controls 14 Adjusting Control Settings 15 Food Storage Guide 15 Storing Frozen Food 16

Refrigerator section

Water Dispenser 16 Refrigerator Shelves 17 Bottle Holder (Optional) 17 Optibin Crisper 18 Crisper Humidity Control 18 Removing Crisper 18 Crisper Cover with Lattice on

inner Surface 19 Glide N Serve 20 Modular Door Bin 20

Dairy Bin (Optional) 21 Egg Box (Optional) 21

Freezer section

Tilting Door 21 Ice Bin 21 Tilt-Out Door Basket (Optional) 22 Durabase 22 Durabase Divider 22 Pull out Drawer 22 Filter 23

Care and Cleaning 24–25

General Cleaning Tips 24 Outside 24 Inside Walls 24 Door Liner and Gaskets 24 Plastic Parts 24 Condenser Coils 24 Light Bulb Replacement 24–25 Power Interruptions 25 When you go on vacation 25 When you move 25

About the Automatic Icemaker 26

Connecting the Water Line 27–29

Troubleshooting Guide 30-33

Specifications 34

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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:

WARNING

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 pinch point areas; 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 position does not remove power to the 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.

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

DANGER

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

WARNING

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.

CAUTION

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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

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.

DANGER:

RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT

CFC DISPOSAL

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

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.

PARTS AND FEATURES

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

NOTE: This guide covers several different models. The refrigerator you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed below. The locations of the features shown below may not match your model.

Refrigerator Light Filter (Inside) Modular Door Bin Shelves Optibin Crisper

(Keeps fruits and vegetable fresh and crisper) Glide N Serve Customcube Icemaker

Ice Bin Pull out Drawer Durabase Divider Tilt-Out Door Basket (Optional) Dairy Bin (Optional) Egg Box (Optional) Bottle Holder (Optional)

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator.

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

WARNING

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.

WARNING

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from refrigerator.

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

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

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.

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 require some force).

• The keyhole slots (2) on the back of the handle allow the handle to separate from the mounting screws (3).

Screws

mounted

on door

Screws

mounted

on door

Keyhole slots on back of handle

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

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

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

REMOVING AND REPLACING REFRIGERATOR DOORS

1. Removing Refrigerator Door NOTE: Handle appearance may vary.

IMPORTANT: Before you begin, turn the refrigerator OFF and unplug it. Remove food and any bins from doors.

Left Door

• Disconnect water supply tube by pushing back on the disconnect ring (1).

• Loosen the cover screw (2).

• Disconnect door switch wire (3).

• Attach the tube on the door with door.

• Pull out the tube.

CAUTION: If a tube end is deformed or worn out, cut the damaged portion away.

• Disconnect 3 wire harness (4).

• Remove the ground screw (5).

• Rotate the lever hinge (6) counter clockwise and lift off the top hinge (7).

• Raising it up enough to clear the middle hinge pins.

• Place the door on a non-scratching surface with the inside up.

CAUTION: When removing top hinge, be careful that the door does not fall forward.

Right Door

• Loosen the cover screw (1).

• Disconnect door switch wire (2).

• Disconnect wire harness (4).

• Remove the ground screw (5).

• Rotate the lever hinge (6) clockwise and lift off the top hinge (7).

• Raising it up enough to clear the middle hinge pins.

• Place the door on a non-scratching surface with the inside up.

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

2. Replacing Refrigerator Door

Right Door

• Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin (8). Make sure the door is aligned with the cabinet.

• Replace the top hinge by rotating the hinge lever (6) counter clockwise to secure hinge. Make sure the gasket on the door is flush against the cabinet and is not folded. Support the door on the handle side while securing hinge. Make sure the door is straight and the gap between the doors is even.

• Install the ground screw (5) and connect the wire harness (4).

• Connect the door switch wire (2).

• Tighten the cover screw (1).

Left Door

• Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin(8). Make sure the door is aligned with the cabinet.

• Replace the top hinge by rotating the hinge lever (6) clockwise to secure hinge. Make sure the gasket on the door is flush against the cabinet and is not folded. Support the door on the handle side while tightening. And make sure the door is straight and the gap between the doors is even.

• Insert the water supply tube (3) into the connector tube until you see only one scale mark. (Fully insert the tube over 5/8”(15mm)).

• Install the ground screw (5) and connect the 3 wire harness (4).

• Connect the door switch wire (2).

• Tighten the cover screw (1).

CAUTION: Be careful of missing the washer[part (9)]. Because it can be easily taken off.

Correct

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REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE PULLOUT DRAWER

IMPORTANT: To avoid possible injury or product

or property damage, you will need two people to perform the following instructions.

1. Removing Pullout Drawer

• Pull the drawer open to full extension. Remove the lower basket (1) by lifting basket from rail system. (If you tilt the door, it will be easier.)

• Press both hangers with your thumbs to lift it up.

• Separate the left and right rail cover

• Remove the screws(2) of the rail on both sides.

• With both hands, hold both sides of the door

and pull it up to separate it from the rails.

• With both hands, hold the center bar and push it in to let both rails fitted simultaneously.

w CAUTION: When you remove the drawer, do

not hold the handle. If it may come off and it could cause personal injury.

w CAUTION: When laying the drawer down, be

careful not to damage the floor or hurt your feet by the sharp edges on hinge side.

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