LG LS312BBSLN Owner’s Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL

FRIDGE & FREEZER

Before beginning installation, read these instructions carefully. This will simplify installation and ensure that the product is installed correctly and safely. Leave these instructions near the product after installation for future reference.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

This manual may contain images or content that may be different from the model you purchased.

This manual is subject to revision by the manufacturer.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE...........................................................	4
WARNING............................................................................................................	4
CAUTION .............................................................................................................	9
INSTALLATION
Before Installation ...........................................................................................	11
Removing the Fridge and Freezer Door........................................................	12
Levelling and Door Alignment........................................................................	13
Turning on the Power......................................................................................	15
Moving the Appliance for Relocation ............................................................	15
OPERATION
Before Use ........................................................................................................	16
Product Features..............................................................................................	18
Control Panel ....................................................................................................	21
InstaView...........................................................................................................	22
Door in Door .....................................................................................................	22
Drawer...............................................................................................................	23
Shelf ...................................................................................................................	24
Icemaker ...........................................................................................................	24
Door Basket ......................................................................................................	26
SMART FUNCTIONS
LG ThinQ Application.......................................................................................	27
Smart Diagnosis ...............................................................................................	28
MAINTENANCE
Cleaning ............................................................................................................	30
TROUBLESHOOTING
Before Calling for Service................................................................................	31

APPENDIX

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Information.......................................................................................................

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EN 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE

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.

Safety Messages

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.

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:

Technical Safety

•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

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5 EN

responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the 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.

•

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.

•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.

•Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

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

•Do not locate multiple portable outlet sockets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance.

•Securely plug the power plug in the outlet socket 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 outlet socket.

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

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

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

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

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

•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 electrical appliances inside the refrigerator.

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

•Disconnect the power cord before cleaning the appliance interior or exterior.

•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.

Risk of Fire and Flammable Materials

•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.

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

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 7 EN

•The amount of refrigerant in your particular appliance is shown on the identification plate inside the appliance.

Installation

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

•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.

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

•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.

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

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

•Do not modify or extend the power cable.

•Ensure that the outlet socket 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 outlet socket that is installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

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

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

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

•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 cord rating or higher and use the multi socket outlet only for the appliance.

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.

•If water penetrates electrical parts of the appliance, disconnect power plug and contact an 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.

•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.

•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.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 9 EN

•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 put animals, such as pets into the appliance.

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

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

Disposal

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

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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 hang from the appliance doors, storage room, shelf or climb up into it.

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

•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.

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

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

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

Maintenance

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

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

•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.

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INSTALLATION 11 EN

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 between the back of the appliance and the wall when installing the appliance.

D E F G

-	Type A (mm)	Type B (mm)

A	912	912

B	1790	1790

C	927	738

D	797	615

E	877	690

F	927	738

G	1384	1180

H	1713	1750

NOTE

•You can determine what type of appliance it is by looking at the label inside the appliance.

Ambient Temperature

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

•The internal temperatures 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	Ambient Temperature
	Range ºC

SN (Extended	+10	- +32
Temperate)

N (Temperate)	+16	- +32

ST (Subtropical)	+16 - +38		/ +18 - +38**

T (Tropical)	+10	- +43* / +16 - +43 /
	+18	- +43**

*Australia, India, Kenya

**Argentina

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.

aSpanner A*1

bSpanner B*1

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EN 12 INSTALLATION

Removing the Fridge and Freezer Door

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, removing the doors, or cleaning the appliance. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death, fire or electric shock.

Removing the Freezer Door

1 Remove the screw from the hinge cover at the top of the appliance. Lift the hook, located at the bottom of the front side of the cover, with a flat-head screwdriver.

2 Disconnect all wire harnesses a. Unscrew the ground wire b.

3 Rotate the hinge lever ecounterclockwise. Lift the top hinge dfree of the hinge lever latch 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.

4 Lift the freezer door until it is free of the bottom hinge assembly.

CAUTION

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

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Removing the Fridge Door

1 Disconnect all wire harnesses a.

Refitting the Fridge and Freezer Door

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

2 Rotate the hinge lever bclockwise. Lift the top hinge cfree of the hinge lever latch d .

Levelling and Door Alignment

Before Beginning

When the appliance doors appear to be uneven, follow the instructions below to align the doors.

NOTE

•The spanner may differ depending on the model. You will be provided with either spanner type A or B.

- Spanner Type A

CAUTION

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

3 Lift the fridge door until it is free of the bottom hinge assembly.

Levelling the Appliance

CAUTION

The appliance has two front levelling legs. Adjust the legs to alter the tilt from front to back or side to side. If the appliance seems unsteady, or the doors do not close easily, adjust the appliance’s tilt using the instructions below.

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

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Use the spanner ato adjust the height by turning the levelling leg to the left to raise it or to the right to lower it.

2 Use the spanner b to adjust the height by turning the adjustment hinge pin to the left or to the right.

Door Alignment for Freezer and Fridge Door

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

1 Open the door and use the spanner a to loosen the keeper nut by turning it to the left.

CAUTION

•Do not adjust the height of the appliance door more than 3 mm.

3 Use the spanner ato fasten the keeper nut by turning it to the right.

NOTE

•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 excessively.

Door Alignment for Upper Freezer Door

The upper freezer door is only available on some models.

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Open the upper freezer door and use the spanner c to rotate the door hinge bolt.

over a long distance, keep the appliance upright.

5 After installing the appliance, connect the power plug into a mains outlet socket and switch it on.

Turning on the Power

Connecting the Appliance

After installing the appliance, connect the power plug into the outlet socket.

NOTE

•After connecting the power supply cord (or plug) to the outlet, wait 3 or 4 hours before you put food into the appliance. If you add food before the appliance has cooled completely, your food may spoil.

Moving the Appliance for Relocation

Preparing for Relocation

Remove all food from inside the appliance.

Pull the power plug out, insert and fix it into the power plug hook at the rear or on top of the appliance.

Tape parts such as shelves and the door handle to prevent from falling off while moving the appliance.

Move the appliance with more than two people carefully. When transporting the appliance

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OPERATION

Before Use

the repair technician from the our information centre may have difficulty finding the problem.

Notes for Operation

•Users should keep in mind that frost can form if the door is not closed completely or if the humidity is high during the summer.

•Ensure there is sufficient space between food stored on the shelf or door basket to allow the door to close completely.

•Opening the door for long periods can cause a significant increase of the temperature in the compartments of the appliance.

•If the refrigerating appliance is left empty for long periods, switch off, defrost, clean, dry, and leave the door open to prevent mould developing within the appliance.

Door Open Alarm

The alarm sounds 3 times in 30 second intervals if the door is left open or not completely closed for 1 minute.

NOTE

•Contact the LG Electronics customer information centre if the alarm sound continues after 30 seconds even after closing all doors.

Suggestion for Energy Saving

•Ensure there is sufficient space between stored foods. This allows cold air to be circulated evenly and lowers electricity bills.

•Store hot food only after it has cooled in order to prevent dew or frost.

•When storing food in the freezer compartment, set the freezer temperature lower than the temperature indicated on the food.

•Do not set the temperature of the appliance lower than needed.

•Do not put food near the temperature sensor of the fridge compartment. Keep a distance of at least 3 cm from the sensor.

•Note that a temperature rise after defrosting has a permissible range in the appliance specifications. If you wish to minimise the impact on the food storage due to a temperature rise, seal or wrap the stored food in several layers.

•The automatic defrosting system in the appliance ensures that the compartment remains free of ice buildup under normal operating conditions.

Failure Detection

The appliance can automatically detect problems during the operation.

NOTE

•If a problem is detected, the appliance may not operate and an error code is displayed even when any button is pressed.

•If an error code is indicated on the display, do not turn off the power. Immediately contact the LG Electronics customer information centre and report the error code. If you turn off the power,

Storing Foods Effectively

•Store frozen food or refrigerated food inside sealed containers.

•Check the expiration date and label (storage instructions) before storing food in the appliance.

•Do not store food for a long period of time (more than 4 weeks) if it spoils easily at a low temperature.

•Do not place unfrozen food in direct contact with food that is already frozen. It could be necessary to reduce the quantity to be frozen if freezing every day is anticipated.

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OPERATION 17 EN

•Place the refrigerated food or frozen food in each fridge or freezer compartment immediately after purchasing.

•Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the refrigerator, so that it is not in contact with or drip onto other food.

•Refrigerated foods and other food items can be stored on top of the vegetable drawer.

•Avoid refreezing any food which has been completely thawed. Freezing any food which has been completely thawed again will lower its taste and nutrition.

•Do not overfill the appliance. Cold air can not circulate properly if the appliance is overfilled.

•Cool hot food before storing. If too much hot food is placed inside, the internal temperature of the appliance can increase and negatively affect other foods stored in the appliance.

•If you set an excessively low temperature for food, it may become frozen. Do not set a temperature lower than the required temperature for the food to be stored correctly.

•If there are chill compartments in the appliance, do not store vegetables and fruits with higher moisture content in the chill compartments as they may freeze due to the lower temperature.

•In the event of a blackout, call the electricity company and ask how long it is going to last.

-You should avoid door openings while the power is off.

-When the power supply gets back to normal, check the condition of the food.

Freezing the Maximum Amount of Food

If large quantities of food are to be stored, all the freezer drawers should be taken out of the appliance and the food should be stacked directly on the freezer shelves in the freezer compartment.

CAUTION

•To remove the drawers, first remove the food from drawers and then pull out the drawers carefully. Not doing so could cause injury or damage to the drawers.

NOTE

•The shape of each drawer may be different, insert in the right position.

Two Star Compartment

•Two star (a) basket or drawer can be used to store ice and food from -12 °C to -18 °C for short periods.

•Two star frozen food compartments are suitable for storing pre-frozen food, storing or making icecream and making ice cubes.

•Two star compartments are not suitable for the freezing of fresh food.

Max Freezing Capacity

•Express Freeze function will allow the freezer to reach its maximum freezing capacity. This generally takes up to 24 hours and automatically switches off.

•Express Freeze must be switched on for 2 hours before fresh products are placed in the freezer compartment.

•To get better air circulation, insert all inner parts like baskets, drawers, and shelves.

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Product Features

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

Exterior

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

aControl Panel

Sets the refrigerator temperature and freezer temperature.

bDoor in Door*1

This is a convenient storage area for frequently-used items that require easy access.

cDoor in Door Lever*1 Opens Door-in-Door.

dInstaView Door in Door*1

The InstaView Door-in-Door compartment allows for easy access to commonly used food items.

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Interior (Two Star a)

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

aLED Lamp

The LED lamps inside the appliance light up when you open the door.

bFreezer Shelf*1

This is where frozen foods such as meat, fish, and ice cream can be stored.

cIcemaker*1

This is where ice is manually produced and stored.

dFreezer Drawer*1

This is for long-term storage of frozen items.

eFreezer Door Basket

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This is where small packaged frozen food or frequently used foods can be stored.

fDoor in Door Compartment*1

This is where foods which are taken out frequently such as beverages and snacks are stored.

gBottle Rack*1

This is where drinks tall bottles or containers are stored.

CAUTION

• Do not store short bottles or containers. The items may fall and cause an injury or appliance damage.

hFridge Shelf

This is where refrigerated foods and other items are stored. Store the foods with higher moisture content at the front of the shelf.

The shelf height can be adjusted by inserting the shelf in another groove of different height. The actual number of shelves will differ from model to model.

iAir Filter*1

This reduces odours inside the fridge compartment.

jSnack Drawer*1

This is where small packages of refrigerated foods are stored.

kTemperature Sensor*1

This sensor senses the temperature of the fridge compartment.

•Maintain the distance between the sensor and food to accurately sense the temperature.

lFresh Vegetable Drawer*1

This is where fruits and vegetables are stored to help maintain freshness by adjusting the humidity controller.

mEgg Box*1

This is where eggs are stored.

•Do not use it as the ice bin or place it on the shelf on top of the fridge or the vegetable drawer.

nVegetable Drawer

This is where fruits and vegetables are stored to remain fresh for as long as possible.

oFridge Door Basket

This is where small packages of refrigerated foods, drinks and sauce containers are stored.

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Control Panel

The actual control panel may differ from model to model.

Control Panel and Functions

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

Hygiene

Fresh

Power

aFridge

Press this button repeatedly to select a desired temperature between 1 °C and 7 °C.

• The initial fridge temperature is 4 °C.

NOTE

•The actual inner temperature varies depending on the food status, as the indicated setting temperature is a target temperature, not actual temperature within the appliance.

bFreezer

Press this button repeatedly to select a desired temperature between -24 °C and -14 °C.

•The initial freezer temperature is -19 °C.

cHygiene Fresh*1

This function reduces odours inside the fridge.

dExpress Freeze

This function can quickly freeze a large amount of ice or frozen foods.

•This function is enabled and disabled in turn each time you press the button.

•This function automatically terminates after a specific period has passed.

eWi-Fi

This button allows the appliance to connect to a home Wi-Fi network. Refer to Smart Functions for information on the initial setup of the LG ThinQ application.

fLock

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