LG GRL218ASL User 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.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

3 PRODUCT FEATURES

4 IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

7 COMPONENTS

7 Refrigerator Exterior 8 Refrigerator Interior 8 - Key Parts and Components 9 - Special Features

10 INSTALLATION

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 11 - Removing the Handles 11 - Assembling the Handles 12 Removing/Assembling the Freezer

Drawer Handle 12 - Removing the Handles 12 - Assembling the Handles

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 18 - Assembling the Freezer Drawers 19 Connecting the Water Line 19 - Before You Begin 19 - Water Pressure 19 Turning On The Power 20 Leveling and Door Alignment

21 HOW TO USE

21 Before Use 22 Control Panel 22 - Control Panel Features 24 In-Door Ice Bin 24 - Detaching the In-Door Ice Bin 24 - Assembling the In-Door Ice Bin 25 Automatic Icemaker

Turning the Automatic Icemaker On or Off

25 - 26 - When You Should Turn the Icemaker Off 26 - Normal Sounds You May Hear 26 - Preparing for Vacation 27 Ice and Water Dispenser 27 - Dispenser 27 - Using the Dispenser 27 - Locking the Dispenser Selector buttons 27 - Cleaning the Dispenser Tray 28 Storing Food 28 - Food Preservation Location 29 - Food Storage Tips 29 - Storing Frozen Food 30 Humidity Controlled Crisper and

Glide’N’Serve

31 Detaching and Assembling the Storage

Bins

32 Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves

33 MAINTENANCE

33 Cleaning 34 Light bulb replacement 35 Power interruptions 35 When you go on vacation 35 When you move 36 Replacing the Water Filter

37 SMART DIAGNOSIS

38 TROUBLESHOOTING

This product must only be used with a 240v 50Hz mains supply.

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 water. The ice dispenser dispenses cubed and crushed ice.

DOOR ALARM

The Door Alarm function sounds 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 for as long as possible. You can control the amount of humidity in the crisper by adjusting the setting between VEGETABLE and FRUIT.

AUTO CLOSING HINGE

The refrigerator doors and freezer drawers close automatically with a slight push. (The door only closes automatically when it is open at an angle less than 30°.)

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 cause serious injury and death, 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

CAUTION

You can be killed or seriously injured if you do not 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 severe thunderstorm to avoid

electrical surges. 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 it falling or toppling over.

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 on or out of use.

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

service center before use. Do not touch or disassemble the electric outlet of the refrigerator. 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 or any source of heat or flame.

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.

This refrigerator is intended for normal indoor domestic use. Do not install this unit in direct

sunlight, or under any outdoor shelter, verandah or patio. This Refrigerator is designed for normal domestic, indoor use only. It is not designed for Mobile

applications such as a mobile home, caravan, or leisure water craft. Do not use this product for special purposes (storage of medicine or test materials, etc).

Unplug the power plug before cleaning or maintaining 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 cannot 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 extension cord or a multi outlet power board.

Disconnect the power cord immediately if you hear any abnormal noise, smell a strange odor or

detect smoke. Turn the power off if water or dust penetrates into the refrigerator. Call for an authorised Service

Repairer. 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 carbonated beverages in the freezer.

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 refrigerant is removed for proper

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

Disposed 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.

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. This unit should only be used for domestic household applications only and should not be used for mobile applications. Avoid installing it where it is exposed to direct sunlight and temperatures below 6 degrees and above 32 degrees celcius.

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 do not store or place food properly, beware that it may fall and cause injury.

Maintenance

Mild dishwashing liquids can be added to water to aid cleaning with a soft cloth.

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

prior to installing.

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 1m2 in size for every 8g of R600a refrigerant inside the 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.

SAVE THESE INSTUCTIONS

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

LED Display

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

Express freezing

When this feature is activated, the freezer section will run at the coldest temperature for a 24-hour period to increase ice production.

Filtered Water and Ice Dispenser

Dispenses fresh, chilled, filtered water through the door. The ice dispenser offers cubed or crushed ice.

Door Alarm

A warning alarm sounds at 30-second intervals when the refrigerator or freezer door is left open for more than 60 seconds..

COMPONENTS

Refrigerator Interior

Key Parts and Components

LED Interior Lamps

The interior lamps light up the inside of the refrigerator.

Fixed Door

Bins

Can Storage Bin

Used to preserve chilled food or drinks.

Adjustable Refrigerator Shelf

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

Modular Door Bins

Interchangeable bins that can be arranged to suit your storage needs.

Fixed Door Bins

Special Features

COMPONENTS

Utility Bin

Store the utility bin on interior shelf, not on door shelf.

CAUTION : Do not use the utility

bin as an ice storage bin in the freezer compartment. The utility bin can easily break if it freezes.

SpacePlus Ice System

Mullion

Folds in when the left door is opened.

Glide’N’Serve

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

Smart Diagnosis Speaker

Hold your phone to this speaker when activating Smart Diagnosis. Refer to the Smart Diagnosis section for more details.

Crispers

Controls humidity and helps vegetables and fruit to stay crisp.

Auto Closing Hinge

The refrigerator doors and freezer drawers close automatically when you push them slightly. (The door only closes automatically when it is open at an angle of less than 30°.)

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. The refrigerator has rollers. Wind in the leveling feet and 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, behind the base grille.

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

Select a place where a water supply can

be easily connected for the automatic icemaker.

NOTE

The water pressure must be between 150kpa to 500kpa on models without a water filter, and 200kpa ~ 500kpa on models with a water filter when connecting to the refrigerators connection point. If in doubt, contact a plumber to check and install a water pressure reduction valve if necessary.

The refrigerator should always be plugged

into its own individual properly grounded electrical outlet rated for 240 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.

Flooring

To avoid noise and vibration, the unit must be leveled and installed on a solidly constructed floor. If required, adjust the front 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 13°C and 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.

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.

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 key and remove the handle.

Only if required, loosen the mounting

fasteners door and handle using a remove the mounting fasteners.

that connect to the refrigerator

/4 in. Allen key,

2” (5.08 cm)

Assembling the Handles

If already removed, assemble the

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

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 key.

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 key and remove the handle.

Loosen the mounting fasteners that

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

Assembling the Handles

Assemble the mounting fasteners at

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

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 key.

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, base grille or bottom of the refrigerator. You may be injured or receive an electrical shock.

Be careful when handling the hinge, base

grille and stopper. It may result in injury. Remove 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.

The water supply to the left hand door

dispenser 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 and essential only when detaching the left refrigerator door.

INSTALLATION

After disconnecting the water feed tube,

open the left door. Remove the 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

screw

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

Open the door. Remove the top hinge

cover screw located at the bottom of the front side of the cover

Detach the wire harness .

. Lift the hook (not visible),

, with a flat-head screwdriver.

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 top 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

Install the grounding screw and connect

the wire harness

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