LG GR-F258UTK manual

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    P/No. MFL37933574 BOTT OM FREEZER REFRIGERA T OR User ’ s Guide Please read this guide thoroughly before operating and keep it handy for reference at all times. CONGÉLA TEUR INFÉRIEUR RÉFRIGÉRA TEUR Guide d’Utilisation et d’Entretien Veuillez lire ce manuel en entier avant de mettre en marche l'unité et conservez-le à portée de la[...]

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    2 T ABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Instructions 3–9 Parts and Features 10 Refrigerator Installation 11–18 Unpacking Your Refrigerator 11 Installation 11 Base Cover 11 Removing and Replacing Your Refrigerator Handles and Doors 12–17 Leveling and Door Alignment 18 Using Your Refrigerator 19–26 Ensuring Proper Air Circulation 19 Multi-Flow 19 Setting[...]

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    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 hazards that can kill or 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 DAN[...]

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    GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS 4 IMPORTANT: Please read carefully. TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual properly grounded electrical outlet rated for 220 Volts, 50 Hz, AC only, and fused at 15 amperes. This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house wiri[...]

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    IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5 Don’t use an extension cord If possible, connect the refrigerator to its own individual electrical outlet to prevent it and other appliances or household lights from causing an overload that could cause a power outage. Accessibility of Supply Plug The refrigerator-freezer should be so positioned that the supply pl[...]

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    w w W ARNING 6 Do not extend or modify the length of the power plug. It causes electric shock or fire by the electric damage of the power cord or others. Unplug the power plug when cleaning, handling or replacing the interior lamp of the refrigerator. • It may cause electric shock or injury. • When replacing the interior lamp of the refrigerato[...]

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    IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 7 Opening and closing the door of the refrigerator vigorously may cause the stored food in the refrigerator basket to fall by shock and hurt the foot, so take precautions. Do not use or store inflammable materials ether, benzene, alcohol, medicine, LP gas, spray or cosmetics near or in the refrigerator. It may cause e[...]

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    IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 8 Do not use the refrigerator for non-domestic purpose (storing medicine or testing material, using at the ship, etc.). It may cause an unexpected risk such as fire, electric shock, deterioration of stored material or chemical reaction. Do not allow any person except the qualified engineer to disassemble, repair or al[...]

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    w w CAUTION 9 Violating this direction may cause injury or damage house or furniture. Always be careful, please. Do not touch food or containers at the freezer with wet hands. It may cause frostbite. Do not put ice in thin crystal cup or ceramic ware. It may break cup or ceramic ware to cause injury. Supply the automatic ice maker with drinkable wa[...]

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    P ARTS AND FEA TURES Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features.Page references are included for your convenience. NOTE: This guide covers several different models. The refrigerator you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed below. The locations of the features shown below may not match your model. Refrigerat[...]

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    UNPACKING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Remove tape and any temporary labels from your refrigerator before using. Do not remove any warning-type labels, the model and serial number label, or the TechSheet that is attached to back wall of the refrigerator. To remove any remaining tape or glue, rub the area briskly with your thumb. Tape or glue residue can also [...]

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    REFRIGERA TOR INST ALLA TION HOW TO REMOVE DOOR HANDLES To move refrigerator through a house door, it maybe necessary to remove refrigerator and freezer door handles. NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page. 1. Removing Refrigerator Handle • Loosen the set screws with the 3/32” Allen wrench and remove the handle. NOTE: [...]

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    REFRIGERA TOR INST ALLA TION HOW TO REPLACE DOOR HANDLES NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page. 1. Replacing Refrigerator Door Handle • Place the handle on the door by adjusting handle footprints to fit mounting fastners and tighten the set screws with the 3/32” Allen wrench. NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners nee[...]

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    REFRIGERA TOR INST ALLA TION REMOVING AND REPLACING REFRIGERATOR DOORS To remove the left refrigerator door: Pull the water tube out of the fitting while pressing the release ring on the fitting. When you pull out the tube, first you have to push the collet by opposite direction of arrow in the upper picture and tube pull out by direction of arrow.[...]

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    REFRIGERA TOR INST ALLA TION Replacing Refrigerator Door: ❿ ❿ Right Door • Lower the door onto middle hinge pin (9). • Fit top hinge (7) over hinge lever latch (8) and into place. Rotate lever (6) counterclockwise to secure hinge. • Install the grounding screw (5) and connect wire harnesses (4). • Hook tab on door switch side of cover u[...]

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    HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE PULLOUT DRAWER IMPORTANT: To avoid possible injury or product or property damage, you will need two people to perform the following instructions. 1. Removing Pullout Drawer • Pull the drawer open to full extension. Remove the lower basket (1) by lifting basket from rail system. (If you tilt the door, it will be easie[...]

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    REFRIGERA TOR INST ALLA TION HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE PULLOUT DRAWER IMPORTANT: To avoid possible injury or product or property damage, you will need two people to perform the following instructions. 2. Installing Pullout Drawer • With both hands, hold the center bar and push it out to let both rails out to full extension simultaneously. •[...]

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    REFRIGERA TOR INST ALLA TION LEVELING AND DOOR ALIGNMENT Leveling After installing, secure the product with the LEG not to move left or right. Your refrigerator has two front leveling screws— one on the right and one on the left. If your refrigerator seems unsteady or you want the doors to close easier, adjust the refrigerator’s tilt using the [...]

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    USING YOUR REFRIGERA TOR ENSURING PROPER AIR CIRCULATION In order to ensure proper temperatures, air must flow between the refrigerator and freezer sections. As shown in the illustration below, air enters at top of freezer and circulates down. From bottom of freezer, air is forced up to top of refrigerator. Air enters refrigerator through top vent,[...]

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    USING YOUR REFRIGERA TOR 20 CONDITION/ REASON: ■ REFRIGERATOR section too warm – Door opened often – Large amount of food added – Room temperature very warm ■ FREEZER section too warm/ice not made fast enough – Door opened often – Large amount of food added – Very cold room temperature (can’t cycle often enough) – Heavy ice usag[...]

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    USING YOUR REFRIGERA TOR STORING FROZEN FOOD NOTE: For further information about preparing food for freezing or food storage times, check a freezer guide or a reliable cookbook. Packaging Successful freezing depends on correct packaging. When you close and seal the package, it must not allow air or moisture in or out. If it does, you could have foo[...]

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    USING YOUR REFRIGERA TOR REFRIGERATOR SHELVES The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet your individual storage needs. Your model may have glass or wire shelves. Storing similar food items together in your refrigerator and adjusting the shelves to fit different heights of items will make finding the exact item you want easier; it will[...]

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    USING YOUR REFRIGERA TOR CRISPER HUMIDITY CONTROL You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture-sealed crispers. Store vegetables or fruits requiring more or less humidity in separate crispers. Adjust the control to any setting between HIGH and LOW . • LOW lets moist air out of the crisper for best storage of fruits. • HIGH keeps moist[...]

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    USING YOUR REFRIGERA TOR MODULAR DOOR BIN The door bins are removable for easy cleaning and adjusting. 1. To remove the bin, simply lift the bin up and pull straight out. 2. To replace the bin, slide it in above the desired support button and push down until it stops. w w WARNING : Somebody can be hurt if door bins are not firmly assembled. w w NOT[...]

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    2 3 1 Hook USING YOUR REFRIGERA TOR TILT-OUT DOOR BASKET You can remove foods easily by tilting out the wire basket in the freezer compartment. 1. To remove, pull the bracket upward until you hear a clicking sound and remove the wire rack. 2. To replace, hook the end of the rack in the bracket, and push down until it locks into place. DURABASE 1. T[...]

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    USING YOUR REFRIGERA TOR FILTER It is recommended that you replace the filter when the water filter indicator icon turns on or your water dispenser or ice maker performance decreases noticeably. After changing the water filter cartridge, reset the water filter status display and indicator icon by pressing and holding the Filter Reset button for 3 s[...]

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    CARE AND CLEANING Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically. However,clean both sections about once a month to prevent odors. Wipe up spills immediately. GENERAL CLEANING TIPS • Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. • Remove all removable parts, such as shelves, crispers, etc. Refer to sections in Using Your Refrigerat[...]

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    CARE AND CLEANING To change freezer light 1. Unplug refrigerator power cord form outlet. 2. Using a flat instrument, gently pry the lamp cover loose in the front as shown. Rotate downward to remove the rear tabs. 3. Make sure the bulb is cool to the touch. Turn the bulb counterclockwise to remove. 4. Replace with a new 40-watt appliance bulb. 5. In[...]

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    ABOUT THE AUTOMA TIC ICEMAKER OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice. The icemaker will produce 12 cubes per cycle— approximately 90–130 cubes in a 24- hour period, depending on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of door openings and other operating conditions. If[...]

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    CONNECTING THE W A TER LINE 30 BEFORE YOU BEGIN This water line installation is not warranted by the refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer. Follow these instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive water damage. Water hammer (water banging in the pipes) in house plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator parts and lead to water leakage o[...]

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    CONNECTING THE W A TER LINE 31 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used drinking water line. 1. SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY Turn on the nearest faucet to relieve the pressure on the line. 2. CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION Choose a location for the valve that is easily accessible. It is best to connect into [...]

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    CONNECTING THE W A TER LINE 32 8. FLUSH OUT THE TUBING Turn the main water supply on and flush out the tubing until the water is clear. Shut the water off at the water valve after about one quart of water has been flushed through the tubing. 9. CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE REFRIGERATOR Removing and Replacing Valve Cover NOTE: • Before making the con[...]

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    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE UNDERSTANDING SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one didn’t make. Because the sounds are new to you, you might be concerned about them. Most of the new sounds are normal. Hard surfaces, like the floor, walls and cabinets, can make the sounds seem louder than they actually are. The followi[...]

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    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 34 Check if … The refrigerator that was replaced was an older model. The room temperature is hotter than normal. The door is opened often or a large amount of food has just been added. The refrigerator was recently plugged in and the refrigerator control was set correctly. The refrigerator control is not set correctly for th[...]

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    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 35 Check if … The icemaker was recently installed. The ice has been stored for too long. The food has not been wrapped tightly in either compartment. The water supply contains minerals such as sulfur. The interior of refrigerator needs cleaning. Ice storage bin needs cleaning. The refrigerator is defrosting. It is more humid[...]

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    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 36 Check if … The air vents are blocked. Cold air circulates from the freezer to the fresh food section and back again through air vents in the wall dividing the two sections. The doors are opened often. The control is not set correctly for the surrounding conditions. A large amount of food has just been added to the refrige[...]