LG LRKNS1400V Owner’s Manual

OWNER'S MANUAL

REFRIGERATOR

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

LRKNS1400V

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2 TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

	3	PRODUCT FEATURES		34	SMART FUNCTIONS
			34		LG ThinQ Application
	4	SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	37		Smart Diagnosis™ Feature
	4	IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS		38	MAINTENANCE
	8	PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS	38		Cleaning
	9	PRODUCT OVERVIEW		40	TROUBLESHOOTING
			40		Before Calling for Service
	9	Exterior
	10	Interior	46		LIMITED WARRANTY
	11	Kimchi Storage Containers
	12	INSTALLATION

12Installation Overview

13Unpacking the Refrigerator

13Choosing the Proper Location

14Removing/Assembling Doors and Drawers

18Leveling and Door Alignment

18Turning on the Power

19 OPERATION

19Before Use

20Control Panel

29Storing Food

32Left/Right Compartments

33CustomChill Drawers

33Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves

PRODUCT FEATURES 3

PRODUCT FEATURES

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

DOOR ALARM

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

AUTO-CLOSING HINGE

The refrigerator doors and freezer drawers close automatically with a slight push. (The door only closes automatically when it is open at an angle less than 30°.)

CUSTOMCHILL™ DRAWERS

The CustomChill™ drawers provide storage space with a variable temperature control that keeps the compartment either colder or warmer than the refrigerator. Use them to store meat and seafood, produce, rice or grain.

CONVENIENT MULTIPURPOSE COMPARTMENTS

The temperatures of the drawers can be set for kimchi, produce, meat, fish, rice or grain. Use the left and right compartments at the top of the appliance to refrigerate fresh food or kimchi.

FERMENT AND STORE KIMCHI IN ONE APPLIANCE

The separate compartments have individual temperature controls that can be set for either fermenting or storing kimchi.

EASY-TO-USE KIMCHI CONTAINERS

The kimchi containers are easy to use and seal in air, to keep kimchi fresh for a long time.

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4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and follow all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or injure you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word WARNING or CAUTION. These words mean:

WARNING

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

CAUTION

You may be injured or cause damage to the product if you do not follow instructions.

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

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

INSTALLATION

••To reduce the risk of injury to persons, adhere to all industry recommended safety procedures including the use of long-sleeved gloves and safety glasses.

••Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug.

••Only connect this product to a dedicated grounded electrical outlet rated for use with this product (115 V, 60 Hz, AC only). It is the user’s responsibility to replace a standard 2-prong wall outlet with a standard 3-prong wall outlet.

••Do not use an outlet that can be turned off with a switch. Do not use an extension cord.

••The appliance must be positioned for easy access to a power source.

••When moving the refrigerator, be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord.

••Contact an authorized service center when installing or relocating the refrigerator.

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

••Keep packing materials out of the reach of children. Packaging material can be dangerous for children. There is a risk of suffocation.

••Do not install the refrigerator in a damp or dusty place where insulation on electrical parts may deteriorate.

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

••Do not bend or pinch the power cord excessively or place heavy objects on it.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5

OPERATION

••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.

••This product is not to be used for special purposes such as the storage of medicine or test materials or for use on ships, etc.

••DO NOT allow children to climb, stand, or hang on the refrigerator doors or on the shelves in the refrigerator. They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves.

••Do not allow children to climb into the refrigerator. They could be trapped and suffocated.

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

••Keep fingers out of pinch point areas; clearances between the doors and cabinets are necessarily small. Be careful closing doors when children are nearby.

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

••Do not refreeze frozen food that has thawed completely. Doing so may result in a serious health hazard.

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

••Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either the plug or connector end. Immediately have all power cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged repaired or replaced by qualified service personnel.

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

••Do not modify or extend the power cord.

••Do not use an uncertified power outlet. Do not plug appliance into a damaged wall outlet.

••Do not put hands, feet or other objects into the air vents or bottom of the refrigerator. Doing so could result in personal injury or electric shock.

••In the event of a gas leak (propane/LPG), ensure the area is adequately ventilated and contact an authorized service center before resuming use. Do not touch the refrigerator or power cord of the refrigerator.

••Disconnect the power cord immediately and contact an authorized service center if there is a strange noise, odor, or smoke coming from the appliance.

••Do not use any fuse (such as copper, steel wire, etc.) other than a standard fuse.

••Do not place or use an electrical appliance inside the refrigerator, unless it is of a type recommended by the manufacturer.

••Do not put live animals inside the appliance.

••Do not place heavy or fragile objects, liquid filled containers, combustible substances, or flammable objects

(such as candles and lamps) on the appliance.

••If connected to a circuit protected by fuses, use time delay fuse.

••Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or 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 use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.

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

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MAINTENANCE

••Do not use a hair dryer to dry the inside of the refrigerator.

••Do not light a candle to remove odors in the refrigerator.

••In the event of a refrigerant leak, move flammable objects away from the refrigerator. Ensure the area is adequately ventilated and contact an authorized service center.

••Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from the refrigerator.

••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 must not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be performed by children without supervision.

••Unplug the power plug before cleaning or repairing the refrigerator.

••The refrigerator and freezer compartment lights are interior LED lighting, and service should be performed by a qualified technician.

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

••Turn the power off if water or dust penetrates into the refrigerator. Call a service agent.

••Do not store, disassemble or repair the appliance yourself or allow unqualified personnel to do so.

DISPOSAL

••Junked or abandoned refrigerators are dangerous, even if they are sitting for only a few days. When disposing of 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 disposing of a refrigerator, make sure the refrigerant is removed for proper disposal by a qualified servicer. If you release the refrigerant, you may be fined or imprisoned in accordance with the relevant environmental law. Insulation foam contains flammable blowing gas.

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

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

••Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if you are in doubt whether the appliance is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance; if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

••Have a qualified electrician check the wall outlet and wiring for proper grounding.

••Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet. Failure to do so may damage the power cord, resulting in a risk of fire and electric shock.

RISK OF FIRE AND FLAMMABLE MATERIALS

This appliance contains a small amount of isobutane refrigerant (R600a), which is 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 out 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 10.8 square feet (1 square meter) in size 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.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 7

CAUTION

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

INSTALLATION

••Do not install the refrigerator where there may be a danger of the unit falling.

••The refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance with the Installation Instructions.

OPERATION

••Do not use aerosols near the refrigerator.

••This appliance is intended to be used only in domestic and similar applications.

••Do not strike or apply excessive force to any glass surface. Do not touch glass surfaces if they are cracked or broken.

••Do not overfill or pack items too tightly into door bins. Doing so may cause damage to the bin or personal injury if items are removed with excessive force.

••Do not overfill the appliance with food. Doing so may cause personal injury or property damage.

MAINTENANCE

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

••Remove foreign objects (such as dust and water) off the prongs of the power plug and contact areas. Do not use a wet or damp cloth when cleaning the plug.

••Do not spray water directly on the inside or outside of the refrigerator.

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

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8 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

The appearance and specifications listed in this manual may vary due to constant product improvements.

Electrical requirements: 115 V, 60 Hz

Model LRKNS1400V

Description	Refrigerator
Net weight	266 lb (121 kg)

PRODUCT OVERVIEW 9

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The images in this guide may be different from the actual components and accessories, which are subject to change by the manufacturer without prior notice for product improvement purposes.

Exterior

1

2

4

3

1 Left and right compartments

3 Middle/bottom drawer switch

Refrigerate fresh food or store kimchi.

See page 28 for more information on using the left and right compartments.

••Kimchi containers for left and right compartments only included on some models.

••Frost proof covers for left and right compartments only included on some models.

Detects the opening/closing of the middle/bottom drawers.

••An alarm sounds if the drawer is not completely closed.

••The door sensor is tilted to accommodate the different locations of the middle and lower drawers.

2 Control panel

4 CustomChill™ drawers

Set controls using temperature or food type.

••Appearance and design of display and drawer fronts varies by model.

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Interior

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4
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5

1	Left and right compartment LED lighting	6	Smart Diagnosis™
	Lights up when doors are opened.		Troubleshoots issues based on usage patterns.
2	Flip-up cover		••See Using Smart Functions section for details..
3	Shelf	7	Door bin
4	Drawer bin	8	Kimchi container
			Place food in the kimchi container and close
	Designed to hold kimchi containers.
			securely before storing.
5	Leveling leg	9	Middle compartment
	Adjust screw to level appliance after moving or	10	Bottom compartment
	installing

PRODUCT OVERVIEW 11

Kimchi Storage Containers

	Kimchi storage container	Container	Capacity
	Left/Right	AKC67523411: 6ea	2.3 gal (8.8 L)
	compartments

	Middle	AKC67523717: 4ea	3 gal (11.5 L)
	compartment

Bottom	AKC67523717: 2ea	3 gal (11.5 L)
compartment	AKC67523718: 2ea	1.8 gal (6.7 L)

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12 INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION

Installation Overview

Please read the following installation instructions first after purchasing this product or transporting it to another location.

Unpacking your refrigerator	Choosing the proper location	Disassembling/
		assembling the refrigerator

Leveling and Door Alignment

INSTALLATION 13

Unpacking the Refrigerator

WARNING

••Use two or more people to move and install the refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in back injury or other injury.

••The refrigerator is heavy. Protect the floor when moving the refrigerator for cleaning or service. 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.

••Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from the refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death.

NOTE

••Remove tape and any temporary labels from your refrigerator before using. Do not remove any warning 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.

••Reinstall or adjust shelves as needed. Refrigerator shelves are installed in the shipping position. Reinstall shelves according to your individual storage needs.

Choosing the Proper Location

Electricity

Use an individual, grounded outlet:115 Volts, 60 Hz, AC, 15 Amps minimum.

WARNING

••Do not overload house wiring and cause a fire hazard by plugging in multiple appliances in the same outlet with the refrigerator.

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

Flooring

To avoid noise and vibration, the unit must be installed and leveled on a solidly constructed floor. If required, adjust the leveling legs to compensate for the unevenness of the floor.

NOTE

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

Ambient Temperature

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

If the temperature around the appliance is too low or high, cooling ability may be adversely affected.

1Place your appliance where it is easy to use.

2Avoid placing the unit near heat sources, direct sunlight or moisture.

3To ensure proper air circulation around the refrigerator, allow for space at both sides and at the top. Allow for 2 inches (5 cm) of clearance from the real wall of the enclosure.

4To avoid excessive vibration, the appliance must be leveled.

5Don’t install the appliance in a location where the temperature falls below 41°F (5°C). Doing so may affect product performance.

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2″ (5 cm)

14 INSTALLATION

Dimensions and Clearances

••Check the dimensions of the appliance and the installation path to ensure there is sufficient room to move the refrigerator through doors or narrow openings.

••If an opening is too narrow to fit the refrigerator through, remove the refrigerator doors. See Removing/Assembling the Doors and Drawers in this manual.

••The installation location chosen for the refrigerator should allow space behind the unit for connections and airflow and space in front to open the doors and drawers.

••Too small of a distance from adjacent items may result in lowered freezing capability and increased electricity consumption charges. Allow at least 22.6 inches (575 mm) in front of the refrigerator to open the doors, and at least 2 inches (50.8 mm) between the back of the refrigerator and the wall.

	A	D
		E	F	G	H
B		C

Removing/Assembling Doors

and Drawers

If the entrance door is too narrow for the refrigerator to pass through, remove the refrigerator doors and move the refrigerator sideways through the doorway.

WARNING

••Use two or more people to remove and install the refrigerator doors and freezer drawer.

••Disconnect the electrical supply to the refrigerator before installing.

••Do not put hands, feet or other objects into the air vents or bottom of the refrigerator.

••Be careful when handling the hinge and hinge lever.

••Remove food and bins before detaching the doors and drawer.

••Do not hold the handle when removing or replacing the doors and drawer as the handle may come off.

Tools Needed

3/32 in. Allen wrench 1/8 in. Allen wrench 1/4 in. Allen wrench

-Dimensions/ LRKNS1400V

Clearances

A	Width	29	1/2″ (750 mm)
B Height to Top of		70″ (1756 mm)
	Case
C	Height	70	3/4″ (1797 mm)
D	Back Clearance	2″ (50 mm)
E	Depth without Door	26	7/8″ (682 mm)
F	Depth	31	1/2″ (801 mm)
G	Depth (Total with	48	1/2″ (1230 mm)
	Drawer Open)
H	Depth (Total with	41	3/4″ (1060 mm)
	Door Open 90°)

Removing the Left Refrigerator Door

1Remove the screw A from the hinge cover at the top of the refrigerator. Lift the hook (not visible), located at the bottom of the front side of the cover B with a flat-head screwdriver.

A

B

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2 Remove the cover. Disconnect all wire harnesses	Removing the Right Refrigerator
C. Unscrew the ground wire D.	Door
	1 Remove the top hinge cover screw A. Lift the
C	hook (not visible), located at the bottom of the
	front side of the cover B, with a flat-head
	screwdriver.
	A
D
	B
NOTE
••The number of wire harnesses may vary depending
on the model.
3 Rotate the hinge lever E counterclockwise. Lift	2 Detach all the wire harnesses C.
the top hinge F free of the hinge lever latch G.

CAUTION

••When lifting the hinge free of the latch, be careful that the door does not fall forward.

G

F

E

4Lift the door from the middle hinge pin and remove the door.

CAUTION

••Place the door, inside facing up, on a nonscratching surface.

C

NOTE

••The number of wire harnesses may vary depending on the model.

3Rotate the hinge lever D clockwise. Lift the top hinge E free of the hinge lever latch F.

CAUTION

••When lifting the hinge free of the latch, be careful that the door does not fall forward.

F

E

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4Lift the door from the middle hinge pin and remove the door.

CAUTION

••Place the door, inside facing up, on a nonscratching surface.

3 Connect the wire harnesses D.

D

Assembling the Right Refrigerator

Door

CAUTION

••Install the right-side door first.

1Make sure that the plastic sleeve is inserted in the bottom of the door. Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin as shown in the figure.

2Fit the hinge A over the hinge lever latch B and slot it into place. Rotate the lever C counterclockwise to secure the hinge.

A

B

NOTE

••The number of wire harnesses may vary depending on the model.

4Set the hinge cover E in place. Insert and tighten the cover screw F.

F

E

Assembling the Left Refrigerator

Door

CAUTION

••Install the left refrigerator door after the right door is installed.

1Make sure that the plastic sleeve is inserted in the bottom of the door. Install the refrigerator door onto the middle hinge.

C

		INSTALLATION 17
2 Fit the hinge A over the hinge lever latch B and	CustomChill Drawer Disassembly
slot it into place. Rotate the lever C clockwise	1	Open the drawer completely.
and fasten the hinge.
A	2	Lift up the drawer and basket assembly slightly
		until it clears the rail safety stops and pull it
B		forward until it stops.
C	3
		Lift the basket and drawer assembly to remove it.

3 Connect all the wire harnesses and the ground screw.

NOTE

••The number of wire harnesses may vary depending on the model.

To reassemble the drawer, align it with the rails and insert it until it stops, lift it to clear the safety rail stops and push it in completely.

••Open the left and right doors before removing or assembling the middle drawer.

••The baskets cannot be removed separately from the lower or middle drawer. The entire basket and drawer assembly must be removed together.

4Set the cover D in place. Insert and tighten the cover screw E.

E

D

CAUTION

••Take care when removing the lower drawer to avoid injuring your feet.

••The basket and drawer assemblies are heavy. Empty contents before removing or assembling drawers and use proper lifting techniques to avoid injury.

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