LG GR-J268LSJV Owner’s Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

BOTTOM FREEZER REFRIGERATOR

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

GR-J268LSJV

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

3 PRODUCT FEATURES

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

7 COMPONENTS

7 Refrigerator Exterior 8 Refrigerator Interior

9 INSTALLATION

9 Installation Overview 10 Unpacking Your Refrigerator 10 Choosing the Proper Location 10 - Flooring 11 - Ambient Temperature 11 - Measuring the Clearances 11 Removing/Assembling the Refrigerator

Door Handles

12 Removing/Assembling the Freezer

Drawer Handle

12 Removing/Assembling the Doors and

Drawers 12 - Removing the Left Refrigerator Door 14 - Removing the Right Refrigerator Door 15 - Assembling the Right Refrigerator Door 16 - Assembling the Left Refrigerator Door 17 - Removing the Freezer Drawers 19 - Assembling the Freezer Drawers 20 Connecting the Water Line 20 - Before You Begin 20 - Water Pressure 20 - What You Will Need 21 - Water Line Installation Instructions 23 Turning On the Power 24 Leveling and Door Alignment 24 - Leveling 24 - Door Alignment

25 HOW TO USE

25 Before Use 26 Control Panel 26 - Control Panel Features 28 In-Door Ice Bin 28 - Detaching the In-Door Ice Bin 28 - Assembling the In-Door Ice Bin 29 Automatic Icemaker

- Turning the Automatic Icemaker On or Off

29 30 - When You Should Turn the Icemaker Off 30 - Normal Sounds You May Hear 30 - Preparing for Vacation 31 Ice and Water Dispenser 31 - Dispenser 31 - Using the Dispenser 31 - Locking the Dispenser 31 - Cleaning the Dispenser Stand 32 Storing Food 32 - Food Preservation Location 33 - Food Storage Tips 33 - Storing Frozen Food 34 Humidity Controlled Crisper and

Glide’N’Serve Detaching and Assembling the Storage Bins

35 36

Door-In-Door

38 Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves

39 MAINTENANCE

39 Cleaning 40 Replacing the Hygiene Fresh 40 Replacing the Water Filter

42 SMART DIAGNOSIS

42 Using Smart Diagnosis

43 TROUBLESHOOTING

PRODUCT FEATURES

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

FILTERED WATER AND ICE DISPENSER

The water dispenser dispenses fresh, chilled water. The ice dispenser dispenses cubed and crushed ice.

DOOR ALARM

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

HUMIDITY CONTROLLED CRISPER

The Humidity Controlled Crisper is designed to help keep your fruits and vegetables fresh and crisp. You can control the amount of humidity in the crisper by adjusting the setting between VEGETABLE and FRUIT.

GLIDE‘N’SERVE

Glide‘N’Serve provides storage space with a variable temperature control that keeps the compartment colder than the refrigerator. It is a convenient place to store sandwiches or meat to be cooked.

EXPRESS FREEZING

The freezer section is maintained at the coldest temperature for a 24-hour period. It will also enhance ice production whilst it is on.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.

This guide contains many important safety messages. Always

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:

WARNING

DANGER

CAUTION

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

You might 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.

read and obey

all safety messages.

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 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 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.

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

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

Installation

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

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

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

Connect to potable water supply only.

Use

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. Do not place heavy objects on the dispenser of the refrigerator or hang onto it.

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

Do not put live animals inside of the refrigerator.

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

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

center before use. Do not touch or disassemble the electric outlet of the refrigerator.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

In the event of a refrigerant leak, move flammable objects away from the refrigerator. Ventilate

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

- 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 (storage of medicine or test materials or for ships, etc).

Unplug the power plug before cleaning or repairing the refrigerator.

When you replace the light bulb in the refrigerator, unplug the refrigerator or turn off the power.

Do not modify or extend the power cord.

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

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

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

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

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

Turn the power off if water or dust penetrates into the refrigerator. Call a service agent.

Do not disassemble or modify the refrigerator.

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

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

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 ice-making mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in.

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

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

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

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

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, 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 food that have thawed completely. It may result in a serious health issue.

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

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

Junked or abandoned refrigerators are dangerous, even if they are sitting for only a few days. 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 outlet and ventilate 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

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

Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those

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

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

are of the type recommended by the manufacturer. 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.

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 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.

in size for every 8g of R600a refrigerant inside the

CAUTION

Installation

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

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

(plastic) out of reach of children.

Use

Close the door carefully when children are around.

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

small. Be careful closing doors when children are in the area. If you store food properly, beware that it may fall and cause injury.

Maintenance

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

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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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.

Refrigerator Exterior

Handle

Opens and closes

Filtered Water and Ice Dispenser

Dispenses purified water and ice.

the door.

Button

LED Display

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

Control Panel

Sets the refrigerator and freezer temperatures, the water filter condition and the dispenser mode.

Ez Handle

Easily opens the freezer door.

Refrigerator

Preserves food.

LED Light

LED lights up under the refrigerator door.

Freezer

Preserves frozen food.

COMPONENTS

Refrigerator Interior

LED interior lamps

The interior lamps light up the inside of the refrigerator.

Water filter

Purifies water.

NOTE

The filter should be replaced every 6 months. Please refer to the “Replacing the filter” section in this manual for details. * This function may

not be available, depending on the model.

Indoor Ice Bin

Ice cubes are automatically produced.

Crisper

Controls humidity and helps vegetables and fruit to stay crisp.

Fixed Door Bin

Used to preserve chilled food or drinks.

Pullout Drawer

Used for extra storage within the freezer compartment.

Adjustable Refrigerator Shelf

The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet your individual storage needs.

Door-In-Door Case

The convenience of a “soft cool” storage area and ease in spreading product stored in this area.

Cheese & Butter Bin

Cheese & Butter and Condiment bins, that are specially designed for food that can be stored at a warmer temperature. This makes spreading butter and slicing cheese easier.

Condiment Bin

Glide‘N’Serve

Allows you to store food items at a different temperature than the regular refrigerator area.

Durabase® and Durabase® Divider

The Durabase is a storage space recommended for the preservation of large food items. The Durabase Divider is used to organize the Durabase area into sections. It can be adjusted from side to side to accommodate items of different sizes.

INSTALLATION

Installation Overview

Please read the following installation instructions first after purchasing this product or transporting it to another location.

1 Unpacking your

refrigerator

4 Connecting the water

supply and water line

2 Choosing the proper

5 Leveling and Door

NOTE

Connect to potable water supply only.

location

3 Disassembling/Assembling

Alignment

INSTALLATION

Unpacking Your Refrigerator

WARNING

Use two or more people to move and

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

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.

Keep flammable materials and vapors,

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.

Choosing the Proper Location

Select a place where a water supply can

be easily connected for the automatic icemaker.

NOTE

The water pressure must be between 20 and 120 psi (140 and 830 kPa) on models without a water filter and between 40 and 120 psi (280 and 830 kPa) on models with a water filter.

The refrigerator should always be

plugged into its own individual properly grounded electrical outlet rated for 230 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 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.

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. (See Leveling and door AlIgnment.)

NOTE

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

INSTALLATION

Ambient Temperature

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.

Measuring the Clearances

Too small of a distance from adjacent items may result in lowered freezing capability and increased electricity consumption charges. Allow at least 24 inches (61 cm) in front of the refrigerator to open the doors, and at least 2 inches (5.08 cm) between the back of the refrigerator and the wall.

24” (61 cm)

Removing/Assembling the Refrigerator Door Handles

NOTE

Removing the doors is always recommended when it is necessary to move the refrigerator through a narrow opening. If it is necessary to remove the handles, follow the directions below.

Removing the Handles

Loosen the set screws with a 3/32 in.

Allen wrench and remove the handle.

Loosen the mounting fasteners that

connect to the refrigerator door and handle using a 1/4 in. Allen wrench, remove the mounting fasteners.

2” (5.08 cm)

Assembling the Handles

Assemble the mounting fasteners at

both ends of the handle using a 1/4 in. Allen wrench.

Place the handle on the door by fitting

the handle footprints over the mounting fasteners and tightening the set screws with a 3/32 in. Allen wrench.

INSTALLATION

Removing/Assembling the Freezer Drawer Handle

Removing the Handles

Loosen the set screws located on the

lower side of the handle with a 1/8 in. Allen wrench and remove the handle.

Loosen the mounting fasteners that

connect to the freezer drawer and handle using a 1/4 in. Allen wrench, and remove the mounting fasteners.

Assembling the Handles

Assemble the mounting fasteners at

both ends of the handle using a 1/4 in. Allen wrench.

Place the handle on the door by fitting

the handle footprints over the mounting fasteners and tightening the set screws with a 1/8 in. Allen wrench.

WARNING

When the customer takes apart the handle or assemble it from a refrigerator, please be cautious of following things.

Hold the handle with your own hand to

make sure not to drop the handle to the floor or instep while taking apart the handle from a refrigerator. Do not swing the handle towards people or

animals after taking apart the handle. Insert the bracket hole of the handle into

the stopper bolt of the door exactly, and then assemble the set screws to fix the handle. Check if there’s any gap between the door

and handle after fixing the handle.

Removing/Assembling the Doors and Drawers

Removing the doors is always recommended when it is necessary to move the refrigerator through a narrow opening.

WARNING

If your entrance door is too narrow for the

refrigerator to pass through, remove the refrigerator doors and move the refrigerator sideways through the doorway.

Use two or more people to remove and

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

Disconnect the electrical supply to the

refrigerator before installing. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death.

Do not put hands, feet or other objects into

the air vents or bottom of the refrigerator. You may be injured or receive an electrical shock.

Be careful when handling the hinge and

stopper. It may result in injury. Remove food and bins from the doors and

drawers before detaching.

Removing the Left Refrigerator Door

The water supply is connected to the

upper right part of the rear surface of the refrigerator. Remove the ring in the joint area. Hold the water supply connection and gently push the Collet to detach the water supply line as shown in and .

Collet

NOTE

Detachment of the water supply line is applicable only when detaching the left refrigerator door.

INSTALLATION

Remove the screw from the hinge cover

at the top of the refrigerator. Lift the hook (not visible), located at the bottom of the front side of the cover with a flat-head screwdriver.

Remove the cover and pull out the tube .

Disconnect all wire harnesses

Lift the door from the middle hinge pin and

remove the door.

CAUTION

Place the door, inside facing up, on a non-scratching surface.

Rotate the hinge lever counterclockwise

. Lift the top hinge free of the hinge

lever latch.

Hinge Lever Latch

CAUTION

When lifting the hinge free of the latch, be careful that the door does not fall forward.

INSTALLATION

Removing the Right Refrigerator Door

Remove the top hinge cover screw .

Lift the hook (not visible), located at the bottom of the front side of the cover with a flat-head screwdriver.

Detach the wire harness .

Lift the door from the middle hinge pin and

remove the door.

CAUTION

Place the door on the floor, inside facing up, on a non-scratching surface.

Rotate the hinge lever clockwise.

Lift the top hinge lever latch.

CAUTION

When lifting the hinge free of the hinge lever latch, be careful that the door does not fall forward.

free of the hinge

Hinge Lever Latch

Assembling the Right Refrigerator Door

INSTALLATION

Install the right-side door first.

Make sure that the plastic sleeve is

inserted in the bottom of the door. Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin as shown in the figure.

Fit the hinge over the hinge lever latch

and slot it into place. Rotate the lever counterclockwise to secure the hinge.

Hinge Lever Latch

Make sure that the door-switch located

inside the cover is tightly connected. Position the cover in its place. Insert and tighten the cover screw .

Connect the wire harness .

INSTALLATION

Assembling the Left Refrigerator Door

Install the left refrigerator door after the right door is installed.

Make sure that the plastic sleeve is

inserted in the bottom of the door. Install the refrigerator door onto the middle hinge.

Fit the hinge over the hinge lever latch

and slot it into place. Rotate the lever clockwise

and fasten the hinge.

Push the water supply tube into the hole

on the top case and pull it through the backplate.

Hold the water supply connection and

gently push in the collet to connect the water supply line as shown in . Insert the tube at least 5/8 inch (15 mm) into the connector. Assemble the clip to the joint part for fastening.

and

Hinge Lever Latch

Connect all the wire harnesses.

Collet

Make sure that the door-switch located

inside the cover is tightly connected. Place the cover in its position and tighten the cover screw .

INSTALLATION

NOTE

Collet

Tube

Insert Line

Clip

1) Gently press the Collet and insert the tube until only one line shows on the tube.

(Correct)

(Incorrect)

2) Pull the tube to make sure that the tube is tightly fastened and then insert the clip.

Removing the Freezer Drawers

The top, middle and bottom drawers are all removed in the same way. In the following figures, the Pullout Drawer located above the freezer drawer is not shown for clarity.

CAUTION

Use two or more people to remove and

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

Do not hold the handle when removing

or replacing the drawer. The handle may come off and it could cause personal injury.

Be careful of sharp hinges on both sides

of the drawer. When you lay the drawer down, be

careful not to damage the floor. Do not sit or stand on the freezer drawer.

To prevent accidents, keep children

and pets away from the drawer. Do not leave the drawer open. If the Durabase storage bin is removed from the freezer drawer, there is sufficient space inside for a small child or a pet to get into.

(Durabase®)

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