LG GT-279BWL, GT-279WDC Owner’s Manual

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Owner’s Manual

REFRIGERATOR-

FREEZER

Please read this manual and safety instructions carefully

before operating your refrigerator and retain it for future reference

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P/No : MFL68683002_Rev.04

CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION .. 3

INSTALLATION .............................................	10
FEATURE CHART ..........................................	11
OPERATION ....................................................	12
Starting
Before SettingTheTemperature
Temperature Control
Ice Making
Defrosting
Pull Out Tray (Some Models)
Deodorizer (Some Models)
SUGGESTIONS ON FOOD STORAGE......	15
CLEANING .....................................................	16
GENERAL INFORMATION ........................	16
LAMP REPLACEMENT ...............................	17
IMPORTANT WARNINGS............................	17
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE ...........	18
SMART DIAGNOSIS..............................................	19

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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 hazard that can 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:

WARNING CAUTION

Death or serious injury can occur 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 canhappen if the instructions are not followed.

WARNING

Keep ventilation openings, 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 compartment 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 your local city council or a similarly qualified person.

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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

•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 supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by LG Electronics Service Agent in order to avoid a hazard

•This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

•This product uses an LED Lamp which can not be replaced by the user. Please contact authorized service centre for the lamp replacement.

•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.

•Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload refrigerating appliances.

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

•This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:

-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.

WARNING

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. This appliance is intended for domestic, indoor use only.

1. When connecting the power

Do not use with a multiple outlet board.

•Using several devices from one power outlet may cause fire.

• The electric leakage breaker may trip and cause food to spoil and

contaminate the refrigerator.

Do not allow the power plug to face upward or to be compressed at

the back of the refrigerator.

This could damage the plug causing fire and electric shock.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

1. When connecting the power

Do not allow the power cord to be bent, kinked, or crushed by heavy objects.

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

Unplug the power plug when cleaning or

handling the refrigerator.

•Not doing so may cause electric shock or injury.

•The interior lamp is an LED type and can only be

replaced by an authorised LG Service provider

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

Dust, water or an unstable connection into the wall may cause fire and electric shock.

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

the outlet are damaged or worn, do not use them.

It may cause electric shock or short circuit and cause a fire.

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

It can cause electric shock and/

or fire and damage the refrigerator.

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

• It may cause electric shock or injury.

Make sure of grounding.

Make sure that the earth pin on the power plug is not missing or damaged. Poor earthing can cause a malfunction, and electric shock.

2. When using the refrigerator

Do not place heavy, or dangerous objects or any containers containing

fluids on top of the

refrigerator.

It may fall or spill and cause injury, fire or electric shock when opening or closing the door.

Do not swing on any of the doors, or step on the door shelves for any reason.

It may cause the refrigerator to lean and fall over causing serious injury or death. Do not allow children to play with the refrigerator or any of its parts.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

2. When using the refrigerator

Do not install the refrigerator outdoors, in direct Sunlight, or where it

can be exposed to environmental conditions, or in wet place or area.

This could cause malfunction, corrosion, fire and electric shock.

Do not place a lit candle within the

refrigerator to deodorize.

It may cause explosion or fire.

Do not use any combustible spray near the refrigerator.

It may cause fire and affect the refrigerator's finish.

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 medicine, scientific material, paint or living compounds inside the refrigerator.

Such materials can cause

dangers and hazards, and result in malfunction

or serious injury. Storing strict temperature

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unstable and adversely compromise the affect of their purpose.

Avoid placing the refrigerator near

any heating devices or sources.

It may cause damage, malfunction, and fire.

Do not use the refrigerator if it has been submerged in water

without having it checked

by a qualified electrician.

It may cause electric shock or fire.

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