LG GR-J318LSJ Owner's Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL

FRENCH DOOR

REFRIGERATOR

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

GR-J318LSJ

www.lg.com

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2TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

	3	PRODUCT FEATURES		25 HOW TO USE
			25		Before Use
	4	IMPORTANT SAFETY	26		Control Panel
			26		- Control Panel Features
		INSTRUCTIONS
			28		In-Door Ice Bin
			28		- Detaching the In-Door Ice Bin
	7	COMPONENTS	28		- Assembling the In-Door Ice Bin
			29		Automatic Icemaker
	7	Refrigerator Exterior
			29		- Turning the Automatic Icemaker On or Off
	8	Refrigerator Interior
			30		- When You Should Turn the Icemaker Off
	9		30		- Normal Sounds You May Hear
		INSTALLATION	30		- Preparing for Vacation
	9	Installation Overview	31		Ice and Water Dispenser
			31		- Dispenser
	10	Unpacking Your Refrigerator
			31		- Using the Dispenser
	10	Choosing the Proper Location
			31		- Locking the Dispenser
	10	- Flooring
			31		- Cleaning the Dispenser Stand
	11	- Ambient Temperature
			32		Storing Food
	11	- Measuring the Clearances
			32		- Food Preservation Location
	11	Removing/Assembling the Refrigerator
			33		- Food Storage Tips
		Door Handles
	12	Removing/Assembling the Freezer	33		- Storing Frozen Food
		Drawer Handle	34		Humidity Controlled Crisper and
	12	Removing/Assembling the Doors and			Glide’N’Serve
		Drawers	35		Detaching and Assembling the Storage Bins
	12	- Removing the Left Refrigerator Door	36		Door-In-Door
	14	- Removing the Right Refrigerator Door	38		Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves
	15	- Assembling the Right Refrigerator Door
	16	- Assembling the Left Refrigerator Door		39 MAINTENANCE
	17	- Removing the Freezer Drawers
	19	- Assembling the Freezer Drawers
			39		Cleaning
	20	Connecting the Water Line	40		Replacing the Hygiene Fresh
	20	- Before You Begin	40		Replacing the Water Filter
	20	- Water Pressure
	20	- What You Will Need		42 SMART DIAGNOSIS
	21	- Water Line Installation Instructions
			42		Using Smart Diagnosis
	23	Turning On the Power
	24	Leveling and Door Alignment
	24	- Leveling		43 TROUBLESHOOTING
	24	- Door Alignment

PRODUCT FEATURES 3

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 Low and High.

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.

ICE PLUS

Ice production can be increased by approximately 20 percent when the freezer section is maintained at the coldest temperature for a 24-hour period.

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4IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.

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 WARNING or CAUTION. These words mean:

DANGER You mightbe killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

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

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

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

yNEVER unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull it straight out from the outlet.

yIf 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.

yDo not use an uncertified power outlet.

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

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

Installation

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

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

yConnect 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.

yDo not install the refrigerator where there may be a danger of falling.

yConnect to potable water supply only.

Use

yDO 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.

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

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

yDo not put live animals inside of the refrigerator.

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

yIn 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 5

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.

yIn the event of a refrigerant leak, move flammable objects away from the refrigerator. Ventilate sufficiently and contact an authorized service center.

yDo 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.

yThis 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.

yDo not use this product for special purposes (storage of medicine or test materials or for ships, etc).

yUnplug the power plug before cleaning or repairing the refrigerator.

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

yDo not modify or extend the power cord.

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

yFor 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.

yDo 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.

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

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

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

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

yDo not disassemble or modify the refrigerator.

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

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

yIn 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.

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

yDo not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment with wet or damp hands, when your refrigerator is in operation.

yDo not put glass containers, glass bottles or soda in the freezer.

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

yThis 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.

yDo not refreeze frozen food that have thawed completely. It may result in a serious health issue.

yIf 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.

yJunked 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.

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6IMPORTANT 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

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

yDo not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

yDo not damage the refrigerant circuit.

yDo not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.

yThe 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.

yYour refrigerator is equipped with a LED lamp which should be replaced only by qualified personnel from the LG Electronics authorized service center.

yIf the lamp has to be replaced, the new lamp will be of the same specification as the used one.

yDo not not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process; only those recommended by the manufacturer.

CAUTION

Installation

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

yBe careful when you unpack and install the refrigerator. Immediately dispose of packing materials (plastic) out of reach of children.

yUse new hose connections supplied with the appliance; do not use old ones.

Use

yClose the door carefully when children are around.

yKeep 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.

yIf you store food properly, beware that it may fall and cause injury.

Maintenance

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

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

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COMPONENTS 7

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

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Filtered Water and

Ice Dispenser

Dispenses purified water and ice.

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.

Handle

Opens and closes the door.

Button

Refrigerator

Preserves food.

LED Light

LED lights up under the refrigerator door.

Freezer

Preserves frozen food.

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8COMPONENTS

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.

F-Basket

Area in the freezer that allows you to fill smaller items for quick cooling.

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 9

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

2 Choosing the proper

3 Disassembling/Assembling

refrigerator

location

4 Connecting the water	5 Leveling and Door
supply and water line	Alignment

NOTE

Connect to potable water supply only.

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10 INSTALLATION

Unpacking Your Refrigerator

WARNING

yUse two or more people to move and install the refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

yYour 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.

yKeep 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.

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

ySelect 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.

yThe refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual properly grounded electrical outlet rated for 115 Volts, 60 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.

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 11

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.

Do not store the refrigerator in Direct Sunlight or sheltered outdoor areas.

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.

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( 61cm) in front of the refrigerator to open the door, and at least 2 inches (5cm) between the back of the refrigerator and the wall, 4 inches (10cm) between side and top of the refrigerator and the wall.

Removing the Handles

1Loosen the set screws with a 3/32 in. Allen wrench and remove the handle.

2Only if required, loosen the mounting

fasteners that connect to the refrigerator

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

24” (61 cm)

2” (5 cm)

Assembling the Handles

1 If already removed, assemble the

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

4” (10 cm)	2 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.

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12 INSTALLATION

Removing/Assembling the

Freezer Drawer Handle

Removing the Handles

1Loosen the set screws located on the lower side of the handle with a 1/8 in. Allen wrench and remove the handle.

2Loosen 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

1Assemble the mounting fasteners at both ends of the handle using a 1/4 in. Allen wrench.

2Place 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.

yHold 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.

yDo not swing the handle towards people or animals after taking apart the handle.

yInsert the bracket hole of the handle into the stopper bolt of the door exactly, and then assemble the set screws to fix the handle.

yCheck 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

yIf your entrance door is too narrow for the refrigerator to pass through, remove the refrigerator doors and move the refrigerator sideways through the doorway.

yUse two or more people to remove and install the refrigerator doors. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

yDisconnect the electrical supply to the refrigerator before installing. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death.

yDo 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.

yBe careful when handling the hinge and stopper. It may result in injury.

yRemove food and bins from the doors and drawers before detaching.

Removing the Left Refrigerator Door

Turn off water supply & disconnect the joiner as per the diagram below.

1The 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 inand .

Collet

NOTE

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

	INSTALLATION 13
2 After disconnecting the water feed tube,	5 Lift the door from the middle hinge pin and
open the left door. Remove the screw	remove the door.
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.

CAUTION

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

3Remove the cover and pull out the tube . Disconnect all wire harnesses .

4Rotate the hinge lever counterclockwise

. Lift the top hinge free of the hinge lever latch.

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Hinge Lever Latch

CAUTION

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

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Removing the Right Refrigerator	4 Lift the door from the middle hinge pin and
Door	remove the door.
1 Open the 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.
	CAUTION
	Place the door on the floor, inside
	facing up, on a non-scratching surface.

2 Detach the wire harness .

3Rotate the hinge lever clockwise.

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 15
	Assembling the Right Refrigerator Door
	Install the right-side door first.	4 Make sure that the door-switch located
	1 Make sure that the plastic sleeve is	inside the cover is tightly connected.
	inserted in the bottom of the door. Lower	Position the cover in its place. Insert and
		tighten the cover screw .
	the door onto the middle hinge pin as
	shown in the figure.

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2Fit the top hinge over the hinge lever latch and slot it into place. Rotate the lever counterclockwise to secure the hinge.

Hinge Lever Latch

3Install the grounding screw and connect the wire harness .

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Assembling the Left Refrigerator	4 Push the water supply tube into the hole
Door	on the top case and pull it through the
Install the left refrigerator door after the right	backplate.
door is installed.
1 Make sure that the plastic sleeve is
inserted in the bottom of the door. Install
the refrigerator door onto the middle hinge.

2Fit the hinge over the hinge lever latch and slot it into place. Rotate the lever clockwise and fasten the hinge.

5Hold the water supply connection and

gently push in the collet to connect the

water supply line as shown in and

. Insert the tube at least 5/8 inch (15 mm) into the connector. Assemble the clip to the joint part for fastening.

Collet

Hinge Lever Latch

		6 Make sure that the door-switch located
	3 Install the grounding screw and connect all	inside the cover is tightly connected. Place
		the cover in its position and tighten the
	the wire harnesses.
		cover screw .

INSTALLATION 17

NOTE

Collet

Tube

Insert Line

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

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.

yUse two or more people to remove and install the freezer drawer. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

yDo not hold the handle when removing or replacing the drawer. The handle may come off and it could cause personal injury.

yBe careful of sharp hinges on both sides of the drawer.

yWhen you lay the drawer down, be careful not to damage the floor.

yDo not sit or stand on the freezer drawer.

yTo 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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