LG GS-L668PNL User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

REFRIGERATO

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

MFL69124626

Rev.00_052716

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................03

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

Compartments .......................................................................................... 11

Notes for Movement and Transport .......................................................... 12

Notes for Installation ................................................................................. 12

Removing the Door ................................................................................... 12

Refitting the Door ...................................................................................... 14

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

Connecting the Water Line (For Plumbed models Only) .......................... 15

OPERATION ............................................................................18

Parts and Functions .................................................................................. 18

Notes for Operation ................................................................................. 22

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

Water Dispenser Tank (Non plumbed models only) ................................. 25

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

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

Door in Door (Optional) ............................................................................ 28

Fresh Vegetable Drawer (Optional) .......................................................... 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 FUNCTION .................................................................30

Application Installation .............................................................................. 30

Product Registration ................................................................................. 30

Using the Tag On Function ....................................................................... 30

Using Smart Diagnosis™ ......................................................................... 31

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

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

Replacing the Pure N Fresh Filter (Optional) ........................................... 33

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

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

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

Replacing the Water Filter (For Plumbed models Only) ........................... 35

TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................36

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 the 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

To reduce the risk of explosion, re, death, electric

shock, injury or scalding to persons when using this product, follow basic precautions, including the following:

CAUTION

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

WARNING

To reduce the risk of explosion, re, 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.

Important Safety Instructions

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 equipmentgrounding 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 multiple socket outlets or extension power cable.

•Do not modify or extend the power cord.

•Avoid using any extension cords or double adaptor. The appliance should be connected to a dedicated power line which is separately fused.

•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 rm and level oor.

•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 or 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.

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.

•In case of ood, disconnect the power plug and contact the LG Electronics customer information centre.

•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. Do not allow any persons to swing from any of the doors as it can cause the unit to topple over and cause serious 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, liquid lled containers,

combustible substances, or ammable objects (such as candles

and lamps) 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 very eco-friendly gas (isobutane, R600a) as the refrigerant. Although it uses a small amount of the gas, it is still combustible gas. Gas leakage during

appliance transport, installation or operation can cause re,

explosion or injury if sparks are caused.

•Do not use or store ammable 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.

Maintenance

•Disconnect the power cord before cleaning the appliance or

replacing the inside lamp (where tted).

•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 rmly and pull straight out from the socket

outlet.

•Do not spray water inside or outside 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 a qualied 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.

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 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. Consult with service agent or

a similarly qualied person before disposing of them.

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

•If a leak is detected, avoid any naked ames 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 ammable

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.

•The amount of refrigerant in your particular appliance is shown on

the identication plate inside the appliance.

•Never start up an appliance showing any signs of damage. If in doubt, consult your dealer.

•Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a

ammable propellant in this appliance.

•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.

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.

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 or bottles 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, as this may result in injury.

•Make sure your hands and feet do not get stuck when opening and closing the appliance door or the door in door.

•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 store an excessive amount of water bottles or containers for side dishes on the door baskets. The basket may break or your hand may bump into the surrounding structure, causing injury.

•Keep food organized inside the appliance.

•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.

•Supervise a child or a person with poor cognitive skills to ensure they use the appliance safely.Do not damage the pipes of the refrigerant circuit.

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

•Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they are cold. They may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes.

•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.

Maintenance

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

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

•Dispose of the ice inside the ice bin in the freezer compartment during an extended power outage.

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

INSTALLATION

Compartments

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Spanner Ring Sheet

•The appearance or components of the product may differ from model to model.

Notes for Movement and Transport

•Remove all food from inside the appliance.

Then, transport the appliance only after xing

fragile parts such as shelves and the door handle with tape. Failure to do so may cause appliance damage.

•Pull the power plug out, insert and x it into the power plug hook at the rear or on top of the appliance. Failure to do so may cause damage

to the power plug or oor scratch.

•When transporting the appliance, more than two people should transport the appliance carefully. Dropping the appliance, which is extremely heavy, may cause personal injury or appliance failure.

•When transporting the appliance over a long distance, keep the appliance upright. The appliance may fall over, causing malfunctions. Never transport the appliance laying down as it can cause a refrigerant circulation malfunction when it is turned back on again.

Notes for Installation

•Install the appliance on a solid and at area.

–If the appliance is installed on an uneven

oor, it can cause vibration and noise

causing the appliance to fall resulting in injury. It could also cause the doors not to close correctly and introduce moisture inside the unit during operation.

–If the appliance front or rear is not level,

adjust the front feet so that it can be

corrected. Severe cases may need the oor

to be packed out with strips of thin timber.

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

•Connect the power supply cord (or plug) to the outlet. Don't double up with other appliances on the same outlet.

•After connecting the power supply cord (or plug) to the outlet, Wait two or three hours before you put food into the appliance. If you add food before the appliance has cooled completely, your food may spoil.

•Models with handles should be located at least 55 mm from the wall on the hinge side to open door by 90°.

•Allow over 55 mm clearance to the right, left, back and top when installing.

Removing the Door

When it is necessary to move the appliance through a narrow opening, removing the doors is the recommended procedure.

WARNING

•Disconnect the power cord, house fuse or circuit breaker before installing or service the appliance. Failure to follow these instructions

may result in death, re or electric shock.

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

[For freezer door only]

Collet Tube connector

ter tube

[For both freezer and fridge]

Hold the 2 tube connectors at the bottom of

the appliance with your ngers and pull them

out so that the hoses can then be carefully removed by following the instructions in step 2.

While pressing the collet part of the tube

connector, remove the connected water tube.

Remove the screw of the hinge cover on top of

the appliance by rotating it counterclockwise.

While pressing ① hook of the link of the

electrical connectors, remove the link by pulling it in both directions.

Remove the hinge lever by tapping the

end of it toward the outside edge of the cabinet.

CAUTION

•When removing the upper hinge, be sure to support the door as it will fall forwards. It is recommended that 2 people carry out the door

removal and retting

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