LG GR-L258DS 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.

P/No. : MFL37933590

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Instructions	3–9
Parts and Features	10
Refrigerator Installation	11–18
Unpacking Your Refrigerator	11
Installation	11
Base Cover	11
Removing and Replacing
Your Refrigerator Handles
and Doors	12–15
How to Remove and Reinstall
the Pullout Drawer	16–17
Leveling and Door Alignment	18
Using Your Refrigerator	19–28
Ensuring Proper Air Circulation 19
Multi-Flow	19
Control Panel Features	19
The LED Display	20
Operating the Dispenser	20
Adjusting the Temperatures
and Display	21
Setting the Functions	22
In-Door Ice Bin	23
Adjusting Control Settings	24
Food Storage Guide	24
Storing Frozen Food	25

Refrigerator section
Refrigerator Shelves	25
Crisper Humidity Control	26
Removing Crisper	26
Modular Door Bin	26
Dispenser Drip Tray	26
Freezer section
DuraBase	27
DuraBase Divider	27
Pull out Drawer	27
Replacing the Water Filter	28
Care and Cleaning	29–30
General Cleaning Tips	29
Outside	29
Inside Walls	29
Door Liner and Gaskets	29
Plastic Parts	29
Condenser Coils	29
Power Interruptions	30
When you go on vacation	30
When you move	30
About the Automatic Icemaker 31
Connecting the Water Line	32–34
Troubleshooting Guide	35–38

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This product is exclusive use at 240V/50Hz.

You should purchase transformer of more than 2.0KVA when you want to use it at the 110V area.

You can't use it anywhere except 50Hz area.

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SAFETY MESSAGES

BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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:

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

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

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

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

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

w DANGER: RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT

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.

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.

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w WARNING

•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.

•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.

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

•Don’t touch the lamp, in case of light on the long time, Because it can be very hot.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS

IMPORTANT: Please read carefully.

TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY

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Electrical Shock Hazard

FOR PERSONAL 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.

RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD

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.

Use a receptacle which cannot be turned off with a switch or pull chain. Do not use an extension cord.

Where a standard two-prong wall outlet is encountered, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall outlet.

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

NOTE: Before performing any type of installation, cleaning,or removing a light bulb, turn the control

(Thermostat, Refrigerator Control or Freezer

Control, depending on the model)to OFF and then disconnect the refrigerator from the electrical source. When you are finished,reconnect the refrigerator to the electrical source and reset the control (Thermostat, Refrigerator Control or

Freezer Control, depending on the model) to the desired setting.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Don’t use an extension cord

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

Accessibility of Supply Plug

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

Supply Cord Replacement

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

FEED WATER PIPE INSTALLATION

Before installation

•Automatic ice maker can be installed only by manufacturer.

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

•If water pressure does not reach the rating

147 kPa (1.5 kgf/cm2) or below, it is necessary to purchase a separate pressure pump for normal automatic icing and cool water feed.

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

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

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•Connect to potable water supply only.

•Refer to instructions with water filter kit for installation.

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•The refrigerant and insulation blowing gas used in the appliance require special disposal procedures.

When disposal, please consult with service agent or a similarly qualified person.

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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.

1. When connecting the power

The dedicated outlet should be used.

•Using several devices at one outlet may cause fire.

•The electric leakage breaker may damage food

and the dispenser may be leaked.

Prevent the power cord from being squeezed or imprinted if the refrigerator is pushed in after the power plug is extracted during the installation.

When moving your appliance away from the wall, be careful not to roll over the power cord or to damage it in any way.

It becomes the cause of fire or electric shock.

Do not allow the power plug to face upward or to be squeezed at the back of the refrigerator.

Water may be flown into or the plug may be damaged, which causes fire or electric shock.

Do not allow the power cord bent or pressed by the heavy object to

be damaged.

It may damage the power cord to cause fire or electric shock.

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Do not extend or modify the length of the power plug.

It causes electric shock or fire by the electric damage of the power cord or others.

Unplug the power plug when cleaning, handling or replacing the interior lamp of the refrigerator.

•It may cause electric shock or injury.

•When replacing the interior lamp of the refrigerator,

make sure that the rubber ring for preventing the electric spark within the socket is not taken off.

Do not pull out the cord or touch the power plug with wet hands.

It may cause electric shock or injury.

Unplug the power cord from the power outlet for cleaning or other requirements.

It may cause electric shock or injury.

Remove water or dust from the power plug and insert it with the ends of the pins securely connected.

Dust, water or unstable connection may fire or electric shock.

Pull out the power plug not by grasping

the cord but the plug of its end.

It may cause electric shock or short circuit to fire.

Make sure of grounding.

Consult a qualified electrician or service person if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if you have doubts on whether

the appliance is properly grounded.

The incorrect grounding
may cause breakdown	Grounding
and electric shock.	Conductor
	Copper	More than
		75cm
	flat

Be sure to use grounded exclusive proper voltage consent for the power plug.

Be sure to use grounded extension consents when extension consents are used.

It becomes the cause of fire.

When the power cord or the power plug is damaged or the holes of

the outlet are loosed, do not use them.

It may cause electric shock or short circuit to make fire.

Wait for 5 minutes or longer when reconnecting the plug.

It may cause the operation of the freezer to fail.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

2. When using the refrigerator

Do not place the heavy object or the dangerous object

(container with liquid) on the refrigerator.

It may be dropped to cause injury, fire or electric shock when opening or closing the door.

Do not cling to the door or the shelves of the door or the home bar of the freezer or the cool chamber.

It may make the refrigerator fallen down or damage the hands. Especially, do not allow the children to do the above.

Do not install the refrigerator in the wet place or the place which

water or rain splashes.

Deterioration of insulation of electric parts may cause electric leakage.

Prevent children from entering the product.

It may endanger the life of a child if the child enters the refrigerator.

Opening and closing the door of the refrigerator vigorously may cause the stored food in the refrigerator basket to fall by shock and hurt the foot, so take precautions.

Do not use drier to dry the inside, nor light a candle to remove odor.

It may cause explosion or fire.

Do not use or store inflammable materials ether, benzene, alcohol, medicine, LP gas, spray or cosmetics

near or in the refrigerator.

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Do not store the medicine or the academic materials at the refrigerator.

When the material with the strict temperature control is stored, it may be deteriorated or it may make an unexpected reaction to cause any risk.

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Do not use the combustible spray near the refrigerator.

It may cause fire.

Install in places away from the fire such as the place where flammable gas is leaked.

It may cause fire.

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Service center

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Do not place flower vase, cup, cosmetics, medicine or any container with water on the refrigerator.

It may cause fire, electric shock or injury by dropping down.

Use the submerged refrigerator after checking it.

It may cause electric shock or fire.

In case of thunder and lightning, or not in use for a long period of time,

detach the power plug.

There is a danger of electric shock or fire.

When gas is leaked, do not touch the refrigerator or the outlet and ventilate the room immediately.

•The explosion by spark may cause fire or burn.

•Because this refrigerator uses natural gas (isobutene, R600a) as the environment-friendly refrigerant, even a small amount (50~60g) is combustible. When the gas is leaked by the severe damage during

delivering, installing or using the refrigerator, any spark may cause fire or burn.

Do not spray water at the outside or the inside of the refrigerator or do not clean it with benzene or

thinner.

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parts may cause electric shock or fire.

When any strange smell or smoke is detected from the refrigerator, power plug get rid of electric outlet

immediately and contact to the service center.

It may cause fire.

Do not allow any person except the qualified engineer to disassemble, repair or alter the refrigerator.

It may cause injury, electric shock or fire.

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.

It may cause to lock out the child.

Do not use the refrigerator for non-domestic purpose (storing medicine or testing material, using at the ship, etc.).

It may cause an unexpected risk such as fire, electric shock, deterioration of stored material or chemical reaction.

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 use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

Install the refrigerator on the solid and level floor.

Installing it on the unstable place may cause death by falling down the refrigerator when opening or closing the door.

Do not insert the hands or the metal stick into the exit of cool air, the cover, the bottom of the refrigerator, the heatproof grill (exhaust hole) at the backside.

It may cause electric shock or injury.

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w CAUTION

Violating this direction may cause injury or damage house or furniture. Always be careful, please.

Do not insert the hands into the ice bucket or the ice dispenser.

Operating the ice maker may cause injury.

Do not touch food or containers at the freezer with wet hands.

It may cause frostbite.

Do not put ice in thin crystal cup or ceramic ware.

It may break cup or ceramic ware to cause injury.

Do not place the food in disorder inside the refrigerator.

The food may fall during opening and closing the door of the refrigerator and hurt people.

Do not insert the hands into the bottom of the refrigerator.

The iron plate of the bottom may cause injury.

Supply the automatic ice maker with
drinkable water only
(only for the model	Drinkable
with the dispenser).	water
Otherwise, it may cause
any risk.

Do not put bottle in the freezer.

It may freeze the contents to break the bottle to cause injury.

Carry the refrigerator with the handle bar at the bottom of the front and the top of the rear.

Otherwise, your hands may be slipped to cause injury.

Because the product is heavy, carrying it alone may hurt people or accidents may occur.

Because opening or closing the door of the refrigerator may cause injury to the person around it, be careful, please.

Opening or closing the door may cause feet or hands to be caught in the chink in door or the child to be get hurt by the corner.

Do not put any living animal in the refrigerator.

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	PARTS AND FEATURES
B	A
D
E	C
F
G	I
H

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.

A		H	Divider (p. 27)
B	Filter (Inside) (p. 28)	I	Durabase (p. 27)

CModular Door Bins (p. 26)

DIn Door Ice bin(p. 23)

EShelves (p. 25)

Crisper (p. 26)

(Keeps fruits and vegetable fresh and crisper)

G Pull out Drawer (p. 27)

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REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

w 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.

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.

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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.

INSTALLATION

•To minimize noise and vibration, the refrigerator MUST be installed on a solidly constructed floor.

•Carpeting and soft tile surfaces are not recommended.

•Never install the refrigerator on a platform or weakly supported structure.

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.

2" (5 cm)

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1.Clean your

all dust accumulated

2.Install accessories drawers, shelves, etc They are packed damage during

w 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.

Please reinstall shelves according to your individual storage needs.

•To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not install the refrigerator in a wet or damp area.

•Select a place where a water supply can be easily connected for the automatic icemaker.

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

3.Let your refrigerator before putting food in air in the freezer cooling. Your

BASE COVER

To remove the base

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

2.Once drawer is open there is sufficient clearance to remove screws on top of cover.

To replace base cover:

• Place cover into position and insert and tighten screws

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REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

HOW TO REMOVE DOOR HANDLES

To move refrigerator through a house door, it maybe necessary to remove the refrigerator door handles.

NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page.

1.Removing Refrigerator Handle

•Grasp the handle tightly with both hands and slide the handle up (1)(this may require some force).

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

wCAUTION: It could be damaged and broken when you hit with hammer while you remove and attach the handle.

wCAUTION: When you assemble or disassemble handle, you must push and pull with moment 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).

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	Screws	Keyhole slots
	mounted 3
		2 on back of
	on door	handle

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Screws mounted 3 on door

1

2 Keyhole slots on back of handle

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