LG GS-L6012PZ Owner’s Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL

FRIDGE& FREEZER

Read this owner’s manual thoroughly before operating the appliance and keep it handy for reference at all times.

EN ENGLISH

MFL69124651

Rev.02_042420

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..........................................................3

INSTALLATION ...........................................................................11

Before Installation ........................................................................................... 11

Dimensions and Clearances ........................................................................... 11

Ambient Temperature ...................................................................................... 11

Removing the Doors .......................................................................................12

Adjusting the Height of the Door .....................................................................14

Connecting the Water Line (For Plumbed models Only) .................................14

Connecting the Appliance ...............................................................................16

Moving the Appliance ...................................................................................... 16

OPERATION ................................................................................ 17

Parts and Functions ........................................................................................17

Notes for Operation .........................................................................................21

Using Control Panel ........................................................................................23

Water Dispenser Tank (Non plumbed models only) ........................................24

Water and Ice Dispenser .................................................................................26

Automatic Icemaker ........................................................................................26

Door in Door ( * ) .............................................................................................28

Fresh Vegetable Drawer( * )............................................................................29

InstaView Function ( * ) ...................................................................................29

Other Functions...............................................................................................29

This manual may contain images or content different from the model you purchased. This manual is subject to revision by the manufacturer.

SMART FUNCTIONS ..................................................................30

LG ThinQ Application ......................................................................................30

Smart Diagnosis ..............................................................................................31

MAINTENANCE ........................................................................... 33

Notes for Cleaning ..........................................................................................33

Cleaning the Condenser Cover .......................................................................33

Cleaning the Door Basket ...............................................................................34

Cleaning the Shelf ...........................................................................................34

Cleaning the Vegetable Drawer ......................................................................34

Cleaning the Water Dispenser ........................................................................35

Replacing the Water Filter (For Plumbed models Only) ..................................36

TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................37

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The following safety guidelines are intended to prevent unforeseen risks or damage from unsafe or incorrect operation of the appliance.

The guidelines are separated into ‘WARNING’ and ‘CAUTION’ as described below.

This symbol is displayed to indicate matters and operations that can cause risk. Read the part with this symbol carefully and follow the instructions in order to avoid risk.

WARNING

This indicates that the failure to follow the instructions can cause serious injury or death.

CAUTION

This indicates that the failure to follow the instructions can cause the minor injury or damage to the product.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

To reduce the risk of explosion, fire, death, electric shock, injury or scalding to persons when using this product, follow basic precautions, including the following:

Children in the Household

• 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.

• If the appliance is equipped with a lock (some models only), keep the key out of reach of children.

Installation

• This appliance should only be transported by two or more people holding the appliance securely.

• Ensure that the socket outlet is properly grounded, and that the earth pin on the power cord is not damaged or removed from the power plug. For more details on grounding, inquire at an LG Electronics customer information centre.

• This appliance is equipped with a power cord having an equipment- grounding conductor and a grounding power plug. The power plug must be plugged into an appropriate socket outlet that is installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

• If the power cord is damaged or the hole of the socket outlet is loose, do not use the power cord and contact an authorized service centre.

• Do not plug the appliance into a multi socket adapter which does not have a power cable (mounted).

• Do not modify or extend the power cable.

• The appliance should be connected to a dedicated power line which is separately fused.

• Do not use a multi socket outlet which is not properly grounded (portable). In case of using a properly-grounded multi socket outlet (portable), use the multi socket outlet with the current capacity of the power code rating or higher and use the multi socket outlet only for the appliance.

• Install the appliance in a place where is easy to unplug the power plug of the appliance.

• Be careful not to point the power plug up or let the appliance lean against the power plug.

• Install the appliance on a firm and level floor.

• Do not install the appliance in a damp and dusty place. Do not install or store the appliance in any outdoor area, or any area that is subject to weathering conditions such as direct sunlight, wind, rain, or temperatures below freezing.

• Do not place the appliance in direct sunlight or expose it to the heat from heating appliances such as stoves or heaters.

• Be careful not to expose the rear of the appliance when installing.

• Be careful not to let the appliance door fall during assembly or disassembly.

• Be careful not to pinch, crush, or damage the power cable during assembly or disassembly of the appliance door.

• Do not connect a plug adapter or other accessories to the power plug.

Operation

• Do not use the appliance for any purpose (storage of medical or experimental materials or shipping) other than any domestic household food storage use.

• Unplug the power plug during a severe thunderstorm or lightening or when not in use for a long period of time.

• Do not touch the power plug or the appliance controls with wet hands.

• Do not bend the power cable excessively or place a heavy object on it.

• If water penetrates electrical parts of the appliance, disconnect power plug and contact an LG Electronics customer information centre.

• Do not place hands or metallic objects inside the area emitting the cold air, cover or heat releasing grille on the back.

• Do not apply excessive force or impact to the back cover of the appliance.

• Do not put animals, such as pets into the appliance.

• Be careful of nearby children when you open or close the appliance door. The door may bump the child and cause injury.

• Avoid the danger of children getting trapped inside the appliance. A child trapped inside the appliance can cause suffocation.

• Do not place heavy or fragile objects, containers filled with liquid, combustible substances, flammable objects (such candles, lamps, etc.), or heating devices (such as stoves, heaters, etc.) on the appliance.

• If there is a gas leakage (isobutane, propane, natural gas, etc.), do not touch the appliance or power plug and ventilate the area immediately. This appliance uses a refrigerant gas (isobutane,R600a). Although it uses a small amount of the gas, it is still combustible gas. Gas leakage during appliance transport, installation or operation can cause fire, explosion or injury if sparks are caused.

• Do not use or store flammable or combustible substances (ether, benzene, alcohol, chemical, LPG, combustible spray, insecticide, air freshener, cosmetics, etc.) near the appliance.

• Immediately unplug the power plug and contact an LG Electronics customer information centre if you detect a strange sound, odour, or smoke coming from the appliance.

• Fill with potable water only into icemaker or dispenser water tank.

• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

• Do not place any electronic appliance (such as heater and mobile phone) inside the appliance.

Maintenance

• Disconnect the power cord before cleaning the appliance or replacing the inside lamp (where fitted).

• Securely plug the power plug in the socket outlet after completely removing any moisture and dust.

• Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the power cable. Always grip the power plug firmly and pull straight out from the socket outlet.

• Do not spray water or inflammable substances (toothpaste, alcohol, thinner, benzene, flammable liquid, abrasive, etc.) over the interior or exterior of the appliance to clean it.

• Do not clean the appliance with brushes, cloths or sponges with rough surfaces or which are made of metallic material.

• Only qualified service personnel from LG Electronics service centre should disassemble, repair, or modify the appliance. Contact an LG Electronics customer information centre if you move and install the appliance in a different location.

• Do not use a hair drier to dry the inside of the appliance or place a candle inside to remove the odours.

• Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process.

• Connect the water supply line (for plumbed models only) to a potable water source only. Otherwise, impurities in the water may cause illness.

Disposal

• When discarding the appliance, remove the door gasket while leaving the shelves and baskets in place and keep children away from the appliance.

• Dispose of all packaging materials (such as plastic bags and styrofoam) away from children. The packaging materials can cause suffocation.

Technical Safety

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

• Do not use electrical appliances inside the refrigerator.

• The refrigerant and insulation blowing gas used in the appliance require special disposal procedures. Consult with service agent or a similarly qualified person before disposing of them.

• Refrigerant leaking out of the pipes could ignite or cause an explosion.

• 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.

• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications only. It should not be used for commercial, or catering purposes, or in any mobile application such as a caravan or boat.

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

Risk of Fire and Flammable Materials

This symbol alerts you to flammable materials that can ignite and cause a fire if you do not take care.

• This appliance contains a small amount of isobutane refrigerant (R600a), 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.

• 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 is used should correspond to the amount of refrigerant used. The room must be 1 m² in size for every 8 g of R600a refrigerant inside the appliance.

• When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.

• Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance.

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of minor injury to persons, malfunction, or damage to the product or property when using this product, follow basic precautions, including the following:

Installation

• Do not tilt the appliance to pull or push it when transporting.

• Make sure not to get a body part such as a hand or foot stuck while moving the appliance.

Operation

• Do not touch frozen food or the metal parts in the freezer compartment with wet or damp hands. It may cause frostbite.

• Do not place glass containers, bottles or cans (especially those containing carbonated drinks) in the freezer compartment, shelves or ice bin that will be exposed to temperatures below freezing.

• The tempered glass on the front side of the appliance door or the shelves can be damaged by an impact. If it is broken, do not touch it with hands.

• Do not place heavy objects on top of the door in door.

• Do not use the door in door as a chopping board and ensure it is not scratched by a sharp tool, as this may cause appliance damage.

• Do not hang from the appliance door, storage room, shelf or fridge door in door or climb up into it.

• Do not store an excessive amount of water bottles or containers for side dishes on the door baskets.

• Prevent animals from nibbling on the power cable or water hose.

• Do not open or close the appliance door with excessive force.

• If the hinge of the appliance door is damaged or operates improperly, stop using the appliance and contact an authorized service centre.

• Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they are cold.

• Never eat frozen foods immediately after they have been taken out in the freezer compartment.

• Do not insert your hands into the mechanical part of the automatic icemaker such as the ice bin or the ice dispenser.

• Do not use a thin crystal cup or chinaware when dispensing.

• Do not remove the cover of the automatic icemaker. Touching any mechanical part of the automatic icemaker. It may result in injury.

• Make sure not to get a hand or foot stuck upon opening or closing the appliance door or door in door.

• Do not open the door of the appliance with the door in door open, or do not open the door in door while the door of the appliance is open. The door in door may be struck by the edge of the appliance and damaged.

Maintenance

• Do not insert the shelves upside down. The shelves may fall.

• To remove frost from the appliance, contact an LG Electronics customer information centre.

INSTALLATION

Before Installation

Dimensions and Clearances

Too small of a distance from adjacent items may result in the degradation of freezing capability and increased electricity costs. Allow over 50 mm of clearance from each adjacent wall when installing the appliance.

D E

- Type A (mm) Type B (mm)

A 912 912

B 1790 1790

C 927 738

D 797 615

E 877 690

F 922 733

G 1384 1180

H 1713 1750

Ambient Temperature

• The appliance is designed to operate within a limited range of ambient temperatures, depending on the climate zone.

• The internal temperature could be affected by the location of the appliance, the ambient temperature, the frequency of door opening and so on.

• The climate class can be found on the rating label.

Climate Class

SN (Extended Temperate)

N (Temperate) +16 - +32

ST (Subtropical) +16 - +38

T (Tropical) +16 - +43 / +10 - +43*

*Australia, India, Kenya

NOTE

• The appliances rated from SN to T are intended to be used at an ambient temperature between 10 ºC and 43 ºC.

Accessories

*1:This feature is only available on some models.

Ambient Temperature Range ºC

+10 - +32

Spanner A*1

Spanner B*1

Water Filter*1

Water Tube*1

Tube Connector and Clip*1

Tube Connector and Valve*1

Removing the Doors

If your entrance door is too narrow for the appliance to pass through, remove the appliance doors and pass the appliance laterally.

WARNING

• Disconnect the power cord, house fuse or circuit breaker before installing or servicing the appliance. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death, fire or electric shock.

Rotate the hinge lever d counterclockwise.

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

Removing the Freezer Door

The water supply line is connected to the

top right part in the back of the appliance. Remove the connected water tube by pressing the collet towards the tube connector.

Remove the screw of the hinge cover

on top of the appliance by rotating it counterclockwise.

Pull out the water supply line a. Disconnect

all wire harnesses b. Unscrew the ground wire c.

CAUTION

• When lifting the hinge free of the latch, be careful that the door does not fall forward. It is recommended that two or more people carry out the door removal and refitting.

Remove the door by lifting it off the bottom

hinge pin.

CAUTION

• Place the door on a non-scratching surface with the inner side facing up.

Removing the Fridge Door

Disconnect all wire harnesses a.

Rotate the hinge lever b clockwise. Lift the

top hinge c free of the hinge lever latch d.

NOTE

• Disassembling/Assembling the water lines.

CAUTION

• When lifting the hinge free of the latch, be careful that the door does not fall forward. It is recommended that two or more people carry out the door removal and refitting.

Remove the door by lifting it off the bottom

hinge pin.

CAUTION

• Place the door on a non-scratching surface with the inner side facing up.

Refitting the Fridge and Freezer Doors

Mount the doors in the reverse sequence of their removal once the appliance has been passed through all access doors.

a Collet b Water supply line c Insert line d Clip

• Gently insert the water supply line until only one of the line’s insert lines is visible. Pull on the line to make sure that it is tightly fastened.

Correct

Incorrect

• If the end of the water supply line is damaged, it should be trimmed to ensure it does not leak when refitted.

• e Not straight f Damaged g Stretched

CAUTION

• Install the right fridge door first.

Adjusting the Height of the Door

If the door of the appliance is not level, adjust the difference in the height of appliance door using the following method.

Fasten the keeper nut by turning it

counterclockwise.

NOTE

• Because the hinge pin may fall out, do not adjust the height of the appliance door more than 5 mm.

*Reference

Keeper nut Adjustment hinge pin

Turn the keeper nut clockwise using the

spanner.

To loosen the nut

Adjust the difference in the height of the

appliance door by rotating the adjustment hinge pin clockwise or counterclockwise with an 8 mm spanner.

Down

To tighten the nut

Connecting the Water Line (For Plumbed models Only)

Water Supply Requirements

A cold water supply with water pressure between 138 kPa and 827 kPa (1.4-8.4 kgf/ cm²) is required to operate the water dispenser. If the refrigerator is installed in an area with low water pressure (below 138 kPa), you can install a booster pump to compensate for the low pressure.

If a reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected to your cold water supply, the water pressure to the reverse osmosis system needs to be a minimum of 138 kPa to 827 kPa (1.4-8.4 kgf/cm²)

WARNING

• Unplug the appliance before carrying out any work on connecting the water line. Failure to do so may cause electric shock.

• Only connect the water line to a cold water supply. Failure to do so may cause the water filter to malfunction. Water hammer (water banging in the pipes) in house plumbing can cause damage to appliance parts and can lead to water leakage or flooding.

• Connecting the water line must only be installed by a qualified plumber and in accordance with local legislation and regulations governing water quality.

NOTE

(1)

• This water line installation is not covered by the appliance warranty.

Connecting to the Appliance

Unscrew the metal threaded collar nut at the

back of the appliance and place it over one end of the water tube.

Firmly push the water tube onto the water

inlet valve and tighten up the collar nut.

Cut the tubing end squarely, then check for

and remove any burrs. Push the fitting onto the end of tubing, making sure the end is fully sealed.

(2)

Colored line in the water filter

Tighten the screw cap until the colored line in

the water filter is no longer visible.

Connecting to the Water Filter

There are two types of filters. The methods of connection are different. One has a threaded plastic nut fitting and the other uses a self locking push fit connectors. The filter is marked with the direction of the water flow from the water tap to the appliance.

Unscrew the threaded connector and place it

over the end of the cut section of pipe coming from the appliance. Push the pipe over the end of the filter that the flow arrow points to and tighten up the threaded connector.

Repeat the same process on the other end

of the filter using the remainder of the water tube.

Firmly push the water tube connected from

the appliance into the end that has the arrow pointing outward. Push the tube all the way in (approx. 10-12 mm).

After inserting the tube securely into the filter,

fit the locking clip into position under the pull up collar.

Repeat on the other end of the filter using the

remainder of the water tube.

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