LG GR-B24FWVFC, GR-M24FBGHC Product Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

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HOUSEHOLD
REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER

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

GR-B24FWAHL / GR-B24FWSHL
GR-B24FWVFC
GR-M24FBGHC

P/No. : MFL67567714

www.lg.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

3 PRODUCT FEATURES

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4 IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

8 COMPONENTS

8 Refrigerator Exterior
9 Refrigerator Interior

10 INSTALLATION

10 Installation Overview
11 Unpacking Your Refrigerator
11 Choosing the Proper Location
11 - Flooring
12 - Ambient Temperature
12 Turning On the Power
12 How to Remove the Refrigerator

Door
13 How to Remove the Freezer Door
13 Height Adjustment
13 - Fridge Door Height Adjustment
14 - When the Freezer Door is Lower

22 Big Fresh Zone
22 - Removal of the Big Fresh Zone

drawer

22 - Refitting the Big Fresh Zone

drawer

23 How to disassemble and assemble

the vegetable box
24 Extra Space
24 Fridge Basket
24 In & Out Carrier
25 Tilting Fresh Basket
25 Dairy Corner
25 Door-In-Door
26 - Door-In-Door Shelf Disassembly
27 Adjustable Moving Basket
27 Ice Maker
28 Fresh Zone
28 Freezer Drawer
28 - Freezer Drawer Removal
29 - Refitting the Freezer Drawer
29 Freezer/Fridge Basket

30 MAINTENANCE

30 Cleaning

15 HOW TO USE

15 Before Use
16 Control Panel
16 - Control Panel Features
17 Storing Food
17 - Food Storage Location
19 - Food Storage Tips
19 - Storing Frozen Food
20 Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves
20 - Detaching the Shelf
20 - Refitting the Shelf
21 - Using the Folding Shelf
21 - When Closing the Door

32 SMART DIAGNOSIS

32 Using Smart Diagnosis

33 TROUBLESHOOTING

39 SPECIFICATION

PRODUCT FEATURES

PRODUCT FEATURES

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

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DOOR ALARM

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

AUTO CLOSING HINGE

The refrigerator doors 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 before automatically resuming normal
operation. The freezer display temperature will not change when
Express Freezing is engaged. It will also enhance ice production
whilst it is on.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.

This guide contains many important safety messages. Always
messages.

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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:

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

WARNING

CAUTION

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

read and obey

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

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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

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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.

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

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

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all safety

Installation

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

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

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

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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. Installation on

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a non sturdy timber floor may cause difficulty in door alignment and cause the cabinet
to deform.

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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.

Use

DO NOT allow children to climb, stand, or hang on the refrigerator doors or shelves in the

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refrigerator. They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves.
Where fitted, do not place heavy objects on the dispenser of the refrigerator or hang onto it.

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

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Do not put live animals inside of the refrigerator.

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

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

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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

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

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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

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- 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 or mobile applications (storage of medicine or test

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materials or on ships, etc).
Unplug the power plug before cleaning or repairing the refrigerator.

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If the refrigerator is fitted with light bulbs and require replacing, unplug the refrigerator or turn off

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the power before doing so.
Do not modify or extend the power cord.

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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smoke.
Turn the power off if dust or water from above or below penetrates into the refrigerator. Call a

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service agent.
Do not disassemble or modify the refrigerator.

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

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

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In refrigerators with automatic icemakers, avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector

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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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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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.

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

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

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your refrigerator is in operation.
Do not put glass containers, glass bottles or beverage cans in the freezer.

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

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appliance.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,

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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 foods that have thawed completely. It may result in serious health

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

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proper disposal by a qualified servicer. If you release CFC coolant, 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

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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 power outlet and

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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.

CAUTION

Installation

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

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

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materials (plastic) out of reach of children.

Use

Close the doors carefully when children are around.

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

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necessarily small. Be careful closing doors when children are in the area.
If food is stacked or stored poorly on the shelves, it may fall and cause injury when the

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door is opened.
Do not move refrigerator while the refrigerator is operating. A Compressor rattling noise

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may occur as a result and will only stop when the compressor cycles off, or when the
power to the unit is turned off and back on again. (This is normal and will not impact on
the performance or the life of the compressor. The rattling will stop after the compressor
comes to a rest.)

Maintenance

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

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

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before connecting.

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.

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WARNING

Use drinkable water for ice making.

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WARNING

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

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of obstruction.
Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process,

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other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

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Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the

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appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
The refrigerant and insulation blowing gas used in the appliance require special

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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
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.

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in size

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COMPONENTS

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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

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model.

Refrigerator Exterior (Applicable to some models only)

LED Display

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

Door in Door
release Button

Refrigerator

Freezer

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Refrigerator Interior (Applicable to some models only)

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LED interior lamps

The interior lamps light up
the inside of the refrigerator.

Fridge Basket

Shelf

Big Fresh Zone

Tilting Fresh
Basket

Ice Maker

Freezer Basket

Hygiene Fresh filter

Shelf

DrawerDrawer

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Dairy Product Bin

Used to preserve
dairy products.

Folding Shelf

Door-In-Door

Big Fresh Zone

Extra Space

Fresh Zone

Freezer Basket

INSTALLATION

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INSTALLATION

Installation Overview

Please read the following installation instructions first after purchasing this product or

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transporting it to another location.

1 Unpacking your

refrigerator

2 Choosing the

proper location

3 Leveling and Door

Alignment

INSTALLATION

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Unpacking Your Refrigerator

WARNING

Use two or more people to move and

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

Your refrigerator is heavy. When

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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.
Wind the leveling feet up first so that
the unit is on its rollers.

Keep flammable materials and vapors,

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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

The refrigerator should always

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be plugged into its own individual
properly grounded electrical outlet
rated for 220 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 install in any
outdoor or sheltered outdoor location
or direct sunlight.

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. Poorly
constructed timber flooring can cause a
limit in door adjustment and the cabinet to
become out of shape. (See Leveling and
door AlIgnment.)

NOTE

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

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Ambient Temperature

Install this appliance in an indoor area
where the temperature is between
55°F (13°C) and 110°F (43°C). If the
temperature around the appliance is too

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low or high, the cooling ability may be
adversely affected.

Place your appliance where it is easy

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to use.

Avoid placing the unit near heat

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sources, direct sunlight or moisture.

To ensure proper air circulation around

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the fridge -freezer, please maintain
sufficient space on both the sides as
well as top and maintain at least 2
inches (5.08 cm) from the rear wall.

To avoid vibrations, the appliance

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must be leveled.

Don’t install the appliance below 41°F

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(5°C). It may affect the performance.

Turning On The Power

Plug in the refrigerator.

CAUTION

Connect to a rated power outlet.

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Have a certified electrician check

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the wall outlet and wiring for
proper grounding.

Do not damage or cut off the

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ground terminal of the power
plug.

How to Remove the
Refrigerator Door
(TURN OFF THE MAIN
POWER. Same procedure for
left and right doors)

Remove the refrigerator door hinge

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cover. (left side)

24” (61 cm)

2” (5.08 cm)

Disassemble connection plugs and

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ground wires.

Turn 1 around to release lock and

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raise hinge up.

Keeper

Upper hinge

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Remove the door by

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raising it from the
lower hinge.

Height Adjustment

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Lower hinge

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Disassemble Door, raising it from

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Hinge Center.

CAUTION

Remove it after you open Door to
90 degrees.

How to Remove the Freezer
Door (TURN OFF THE MAIN
POWER. Same procedure for
left and right doors)

Remove the inner hinge bolt.

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Leveling the doors may not be possible
when the floor is not leveled, or is of weak
or poor construction. The refrigerator is
heavy and should be installed on a rigid
and solid surface. Some Timber flooring
may cause levelling difficulties if it flexes
excesively.

Fridge Door Height Adjustment

If the left door is lower, lift the door

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and screw a door hinge bolt using a
spanner as illustrated in the figure.

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Use

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spanner in refrigerator.
(GR-*24****)
If the right door is lower, lift the right
door and insert an additional 3 snap
ring using a long nose plier until both
doors are level. (GR-M24F****)

Height difference

Refrigerator

door

Twist the hinge to raise the pivoting

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end so that the door can be lifted
off.

Freezer door

GR-*24****

Refrigerator

door

Freezer door

GR-M24F****

Refrigerator

door

Freezer door

GR-B24F****

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When the Freezer Door is Lower

Method 1 is recommended.

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Use spa

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adjustment.

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nner

for freezer door

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Height difference

(Method 1 recommended.)

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Open the door and adjust the level
by using the nut on the adjustable
round foot of the lower side first
by using the supplied number
spanner as per the below diagram.

Raising

Door Up

(Method 2)

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(1) Using the large side of the number 2

spanner, rotate the locking nut
( ) clockwise to unlock it before
adjusting the Adjust-Hinge pin.

Nut Releasing

(2) Rotate the Adjust-hinge pin either

) clockwise or ( ) counter-

(
clockwise using the narrow side of the
spanner spanner to adjust the level
difference between the refrigerator
door and freezer door (this method
provides limited adjustment).

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Lower Door Down

Release Locking Nut

Adjust Hinge Pin

Spanner

Lower Door

Down

Raising Door Up

(3) After adjusting door height, firmly

tighten the Locking nut (
counter-clockwise
until secured.

Nut Tightening

)

CAUTION

Do not adjust the hinge pin height
level too much. The hinge pin
can fall out. (Range of height
adjustment : Max. 3mm)

HOW TO USE

Before use

Clean the refrigerator.

Clean your refrigerator thoroughly and wipe off all dust that may have
accumulated during shipping.

Do not scratch the refrigerator with a sharp object or use a

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detergent that contains alcohol, a flammable liquid or an abrasive
when removing any tape or adhesive from the refrigerator,.
Do not peel off the model or serial number label or the technical

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information on the rear surface of the refrigerator.

Remove adhesive residue by wiping it off with your thumb or
dishwashing detergent.

Connect the power supply.

Check if the power supply is connected before use.
Read the “Turning On The Power” section. (Your plug type might be
different from the picture.)

CAUTION

NOTE

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Wait for the refrigerator to cool.

Allow your refrigerator to run for at least three to four hours
before putting food in it. Check the flow of cold air in the freezer
compartment to ensure proper cooling.

CAUTION

Putting food in the refrigerator before it has cooled could
cause the food to spoil, or a bad odor could remain inside the
refrigerator.

The refrigerator makes a loud noise after initial operation.

This is normal. The loudness will decrease as the temperature lowers.

Before Plugging in, open the refrigerator doors to ventilate the
interior.

The inside of the refrigerator may smell like plastic at first. Remove
any adhesive tape from inside the refrigerator and open the
refrigerator doors for ventilation until any odors have subsided.