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USER MANUAL GN-202YC LG

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REFRIGERATOR- FREEZER

OWNER'S MANUAL

PLEASE

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING AND KEEP IT HANDY FOR REFERENCE AT ALL TIMES.

CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION .... 3

INSTALLATION 9

INNER PARTS 10

OPERATIONS 11

Starting

Controls For Refrigerator Compartment

Controls For Freezer Compartment

Ice Making

Convertible Corner

Vegetable Drawer

Defrosting

Deodorizer(Optional)

SUGGESTIONS ON FOOD STORAGE .... 14

CLEANING 15

GENERAL INFORMATION 15

LAMP REPLACEMENT 16

IMPORTANT WARNINGS .... 17

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE .... 18

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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 hazards that can kill or 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 DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. These words mean:

DANGER

You will be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.

WARNING

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.

CAUTION

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 can happen if the instructions are not followed.

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.

1. When connecting the power

The dedicated outlet should be used.

• Using several devices at one outlet may cause fire.
• The electric leakage breaker may damage food and the dispenser may be leaked.

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Do not allow the power plug to face upward

or to be squeezed at the back of the refrigerator.

Water may be flown into or the plug may be damaged, which causes fire or electric shock.

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Do not allow the power cord bent or pressed by the heavy object to be damaged.

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

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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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

1. When connecting the power

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 refrigerator, make sure that the rubber ring for preventing the electric spark within the socket is not taken off.

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

• It may cause electric shock or injury.

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

Dust, water or unstable connection may fire or electric shock.

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Make sure of grounding.

The incorrect grounding may cause breakdown and electric shock.

Ground Wire Copper Flat More than 30 inches

When the power cord or the power plug is damaged or the holes of the outlet are loosed, do not use them.

It may cause electric shock or short circuit to make fire.

2. When using the refrigerator

Do not place the heavy object or the dangerous object

(container with liquid) on the refrigerator.

It may be dropped to cause injury, fire or electric shock when opening or closing the door.

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Do not cling to the door or the shelves of the door or the home bar of the freezer or the cool chamber.

It may make the refrigerator fallen down or damage the hands. Especially, do not allow the children to do the above.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

2. When using the refrigerator

Do not install the refrigerator in the wet place or the place which water or rain splashes.

Deterioration of insulation of electric parts may cause electric leakage.

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Do not use or store inflammable materials ether, benzene, alcohol, medicine, LP gas,

spray or cosmetics near or in the refrigerator.

It may cause explosion or fire.

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Do not place the lit candle within the refrigerator to deodorize.

It may cause explosion or fire.

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Do not store the medicine or the academic materials at the refrigerator.

When the material with the strict temperature control is stored, it may be deteriorated or it may make an unexpected reaction to cause any risk.

Do not use the combustible spray near the refrigerator.

It may cause fire.

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Avoid the heating devices.

It may cause fire.

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Do not place flower vase, cup, cosmetics, medicine or any container

with water on the refrigerator.

It may cause fire, electric shock or injury by dropping down.

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Use the submerged refrigerator after checking it.

It may cause electric shock or fire.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

2. When using the refrigerator

Do not spray water at the outside or the inside of the refrigerator or do not clean it with benzene or thinner.

Deterioration of insulation of electric parts may cause electric shock or fire.

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When any strange smell or smoke is detected from the refrigerator, disconnect

the power plug immediately and contact to the service center. It may cause fire.

Service center

Do not allow any person except the qualified engineer to disassemble, repair or alter the refrigerator.

It may cause injury, electric shock or fire.

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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.

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When disposing the refrigerator, remove the packing materials from the door.

It may cause to lock out the child.

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Install the refrigerator on the solid and level floor.

Installing it on the unstable place may cause death by falling down the refrigerator when opening or closing the door.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

2. When using the refrigerator

Do not insert the hands or the metal stick into the exit of cool air, the cover, the bottom of the refrigerator, the heatproof grill (exhaust hole) at the backside.

It may cause electric shock or injury.

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When you want to dispose the refrigerator, contact to the down-block office.

When you want to dispose the large living waste such as electric home appliance and furniture, you'd better contact the local down-block office.

Down-block office

CAUTION

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.

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Wait for 5 minutes or longer when reconnecting the plug.

It may cause the operation of the freezer to fail.

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Do not put bottle in the freezer.

It may freeze the contents to break the bottle to cause injury.

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Pull out the power plug not by grasping the cord but the plug of its

end.

It may cause electric shock or short circuit to fire.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

CAUTION

Violating this direction may cause injury or damage house or furniture. Always be careful, please.

Do not install the refrigerator in the wet place or the place which water or rain

splashes.

Deterioration of insulation of electric parts may cause electric leakage.

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Do not insert the hands into the bottom of the refrigerator.

The iron plate of the bottom may cause injury.

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Carry the refrigerator with the handle bar at the bottom of the front and the top of the

rear.

Otherwise, your hands may be slipped to cause injury.

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Because opening or closing the door of the refrigerator may cause injury to the person around it, be careful, please.

Opening or closing the door may cause feet or hands to be caught in the chink in door or the child to be get hurt by the corner.

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Do not put any living animal in the refrigerator.

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THIS REFRIGERATOR IS MANUFACTURED WITH GREAT CARE, AND UTILIZES THE LATEST IN TECHNOLOGY.

WE ARE CONFIDENT THAT YOU WILL BE FULLY SATISFIED WITH IT'S PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY.

BEFORE YOU START YOUR REFRIGERATOR, PLEASE READ THIS BOOKLET CAREFULLY.

IT PROVIDES EXACT INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND

MAINTENANCE, AND ALSO SUPPLIES SOME USEFUL HINTS.

INSTALLATION

1. Select a good location.
   Place your refrigerator where it is easy to use.
2. Avoid placing the unit near heat sources, direct sunlight or moisture.
3. To ensure proper air circulation around the fridge -freezer, please maintain sufficient space on both the sides as well as top and maintain at least 2 inches (5 cm) from the rear wall.
4. To avoid vibrations, the unit must be level. If required, adjust the leveling screws to compensate for unevenness of the floor. The front should be slightly higher than the rear to aid in door closing. Leveling screws can be turned easily by tipping the cabinet slightly.
   Turn the leveling screws clockwise( ) to raise the unit, counterclockwise( ) to lower it.
5. Don't install this appliance below 5 °C. It may cause the debasement of the refrigerator.

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1. Clean your refrigerator thoroughly and wipe off all dust accumulated during shipping.
2. Install accessories such as ice cube box, etc., in their proper places. They are packed together to prevent possible damage during shipment.
3. You have a model with bar-type handle, assemble the handle according to instruction card.
4. Connect the power supply cord (or plug) to the outlet. Don't double up with other appliances on the same outlet.
5. Prior to storing food, leave your refrigerator on for 2 or 3 hours.
   Check the flow of cold air in the freezer compartment to ensure proper cooling.
   Your refrigerator is now ready for use.

FREEZER COMPARTMENT Lamp Twisting Ice Serve Type Ice Making Shelf REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT Deodorizer (Optional) Shelves Lamp Convertible Room Vegetable Drawer Vitamin Kit (Optional) Freezer Temperature Control Dial Freezer Door Rack Refrigerator Door Rack Levelling Screw Base Cover

- This guide covers several different models. The refrigerator you have purchased may have some or all of the features shown above.

OPERATIONS

STARTING

When your refrigerator is first installed, allow it 2-3 hours to stabilize at normal operating temperatures prior to filling it with fresh or frozen foods.

If operation is interrupted, wait 5 minutes before restarting.

CONTROLS FOR REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT

REF. TEMP. CONTROL MIN MAX

Ref. Temp Control Button

The default setting of the temperature control button for the refrigerator compartment is NORMAL.

To control the refrigerator temperature, press the REF. TEMP CONTROL button.

When the button is pressed, the LEDs light.

The temperature is set in 5 steps, from MIN to MAX.

CONTROLS FOR FREEZER COMPARTMENT

FREEZER CONTROL 1 FREEZER MIN 3 NORMAL 7 FREEZER MAX 4 3 2

• The higher number the control setting is, the lower the temperature of the freezer compartment becomes.
• Since the temperature of the refrigerator and freezer compartments is controlled with a fixed amount of cooled air, the refrigerator compartment will be warmer if the freezer compartment becomes colder.
• When the freezer compartment is not cold enough in winter, adjust the control for the freezer to High(4\~7).

- Setting the Freezer Knob at 📋 will satisfy 4 STAR. Setting the Freezer Knob at NORMAL will have sufficient freezing effect, so it is recommended to set the Knob at NORMAL.

OPERATIONS

ICE MAKING

Twisting Ice Serve Type

• To make ice cubes, fill the ice tray with water and insert in its position.
• To remove ice cubes, hold the lever of the tray and pull turn gently. Then, ice cubes drop in to the ice cube box.

Ice Trays Ice Cube Box

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CONVERTIBLE CORNER

• When the door is opened, the warmer air can't influence in the fresh zone. So you can store food more fresh in it.
• Inserted convertible room must be placed at its position. If door is opened, it can't fill the role of it.

How to use

• Vegetable Corner or Fresh Corner can be used through the control of knob.
• Check the position of knob prior to store the food.
• Do not locate the knob on the middle point.

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VEGETABLE DRAWER

Magic Crispers

• Magic Crispers provide fresher-tasting fruit and vegetables by letting you easily keep humidity inside the drawer.
• A lattice on the underside of the cover to efficiently hold or release moisture.
  • Sealing structure keep the humidity.

Vitamin Kit (Optional)

• Vitamin Kit used to keep fruits more fresher.
- Please try to keep the kit from getting wet as this would decrease its effectiveness.

Vitamin Kit

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OPERATIONS

DEFROSTING

• Defrosting takes place automatically.
- The defrosted water flows down to the evaporating tray which located in the lower back side of the refrigerator and is evaporated automatically.

DEODORIZER (OPTIONAL)

- Unpleasant odor of food in fresh food compartment is deodorized with no harm to you and the food.

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How to use

• As Deodorizer is located in cooling air inlet for circulating air in fresh food compartment, there is no need for any handling.
• Do not prick the cooling air inlet with a sharp tip because Deodorizer may be damaged.
• When storing food with a strong odor, wrap it or store it in a container with a lid because odor may be passed on to other foods.

Re-Using of Deodorizer

• Used some length and the odor is strong, Deodorizer can be revived and re-used.
- Separate Deodorizer in ceiling of refrigerator compartment, using hair drier to remove moisture or malodor and oxidize under sunlight to decomposing malodor by ultraviolet.

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SUGGESTIONS ON FOOD STORAGE

STORING FOOD

• Store fresh food in the refrigerator compartment. How food is frozen and thawed is an important factor in maintaining its freshness and flavor.
• Do not store food which goes bad easily at low temperatures, such as bananas, pineapples, and melons.
• Allow hot food to cool prior to storing. Placing hot food in the refrigerator could spoil other food, and lead to higher electric bills!
• When storing the food, cover it with vinyl wrap or store in a container with a lid. This prevents moisture from evaporating, and helps food to keep its taste and nutrients.
• Do not block air vents with food. Smooth circulation of chilled air keeps refrigerator temperatures even.
• Do not open the door frequently. Opening the door lets warm air enter the refrigerator, and cause temperatures to rise.

FREEZER COMPARTMENT

• Do not store bottles in the freezer compartment - they may break when frozen.
• Do not refreeze food that has been thawed. This causes loss of taste and nutrition.
• When storing frozen food like ice cream for a long period, place it on the freezer shelf, not in the door rack.
• Loading for Freezing - It is recommended to load newly introduced foods on the following position for freezing:

Newly Introduced Food

REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT

• Avoid placing moist food on deep interior refrigerator shelves, it could freeze upon direct contact with chilled air. To avoid this it is better to store food in the covered container.
• It is desirable to store moist food (especially vegetable and fruit) in the vegetable storage compartment. If it is necessary to store on a shelf of the refrigerator, put it close to the door away from the back wall of the

refrigerator to avoid being frozen by the cool circulating in the refrigerator.

Refrigerator Shelf Vegetable Drawer

• Always clean food prior to refrigeration. Vegetables and fruits should be washed and wiped, and packed food should be wiped clean, to prevent adjacent food from spoiling.
• When storing eggs in their storage rack, ensure that they are fresh, and always store them in a upright position, which keeps them fresh longer.

CLEANING

It is important that you refrigerator be kept clean to prevent undesirable odors. Spilled food should be wipe up immediately, since it may acidify and stain plastic surfaces if allowed to settle.

Never use metallic scouring pads, brushes, coarse abrasive cleaners or strong alkaline solutions on any surface.

Before you clean, however, remember that damp objects will stick or adhere to extremely cold surfaces. Do not touch frozen surfaces with wet or damp hands.

EXTERIOR - Use a lukewarm solution of mild soap or dish washable solution to clean the durable finish of your refrigerator. Wipe with a clean, damp cloth and then dry.

INTERIOR - Regular cleaning of the interior and interior parts is recommended. Use a lukewarm solution of mild soap or dish washable solution to clean the durable finish of your refrigerator. Wipe with a clean, damp cloth and then dry.

INTERIOR PARTS - Wash compartment shelves, door racks, storage trays and magnetic door seals etc. Use a lukewarm solution of mild soap or dish washable solution to clean the durable finish of your refrigerator. Wipe with a clean, damp cloth and then dry.

WARNING

Always remove power cord from the wall outlet prior to cleaning in the vicinity of electrical parts(lamps, switches, controls, etc.).

Wipe up excess moisture with a sponge or cloth to prevent water or liquid from getting into any electrical part and causing electric shock. Do not use flammable or toxic cleaning liquids.

• Caution for Cleaning Not in use: Surface active agent, Car wax, Anticorrosive, All sorts of oil, Gasoline, Acids, Wax.
• Usable Detergent Vegetable dish washable solution, Soapy water.
• When careless using, it can occur a color change.

GENERAL INFORMATION

VACATION TIME

During average length vacations, you will probably find it best to leave the refrigerator in operation.

Place freezable items in freezer for longer life.

When you plan to be away for an extended period, remove all food, disconnect the power cord, clean the interior thoroughly, and leave each door OPEN to prevent odor formation.

POWER FAILURE

Most power failures are corrected in an hour or two and will not affect your refrigerator temperatures. However, you should minimize the number of door openings while the power is off. During power failures of longer duration, place a block of dry ice on top of your frozen packages.

IF YOU MOVE

Remove or securely fasten down all loose items inside the refrigerator.

To avoid damaging the leveling screw(s), turn them all the way into the base.

ANTI-CONDENSATION PIPE

The outside wall of the refrigerator cabinet may sometimes get warm,

especially just after installation.

Don't be alarmed.

This is due to the anti-condensation pipe, which pumps hot refrigerant to prevent "sweating" on the outer cabinet wall.

Anti-Condensation Pipe

Caution

Electrical Shock Hazard

Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, either unplug the refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit breaker or fuse box.

NOTE: Moving the control to the OFF position does not remove power to the light circuit.

LAMP REPLACEMENT

- Not all appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator. Be sure to replace the bulb with one of the same size, shape and wattage.

FREEZER LAMP

• Unplug the power cord from the outlet.
• Remove the room lamp lid by loosening 1 screw and take down while pulling it forward with both hands as shown in figure.
• Remove the lamp by turning it counterclockwise.

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REFRIGERATOR LAMP

• Unplug the power cord from the outlet.
• Remove refrigerator shelves.
• Remove the room lamp lid by pulling it forward.
• Make sure the bulbs are cool to the touch. Remove the lamp by turning it counterclockwise.

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IMPORTANT WARNINGS

DO NOT 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 plug is accessible for quick disconnection when accident happens.

SUPPLY CORD REPLACEMENT

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

ABOUT GROUNDING (EARTHING)

In the event of an electric short circuit, grounding (earthing) reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current.

In order to prevent possible electric shock, this appliance must be grounded.

Improper use of the grounding plug can result in an electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or service person if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if you have doubts on whether the appliance is properly grounded.

DO NOT MODIFY OR EXTEND THE POWER CORD LENGTH.

It will cause electric shock or fire.

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An empty refrigerator can be a dangerous attraction to children. Remove either gaskets, latches, lids or the entire door from your unused appliance, or take some other action to make it harmless.

This appliance must be grounded (earthed). DON'T WAIT! DO IT NOW!

Do not store inflammable materials, explosives or chemicals in the refrigerator.

Disposal of the old appliance

This appliance contains fluid (refrigerant, lubricant) and is made of parts and materials which are reusable and/or recyclable.

All the important materials should be sent to the collection center of waste material and can be reused after rework (recycling). For take back, please contact with the local agency.

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE

SERVICE CALLS CAN OFTEN BE AVOIDED!

IF YOU FEEL YOUR REFRIGERATOR IS NOT OPERATING PROPERLY, CHECK THESE POSSIBLE CAUSES FIRST :

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE	CAUSES
REFRIGERATOR DOES NOT OPERATE	Has a house fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped?Has the power cord plug been removed or loosened from the electrical wall outlet?
REFRIGERATOR OR FREEZER COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE TOO WARM	Temperature control not set on proper position.Appliance is placed close to wall or heat source.Warm weather-frequent door openings.Door left open for a long time.Large amount of foods are kept in the refrigerator.
ABNORMAL NOISE(S)	Refrigerator is installed in a weak or uneven place, or leveling screw needs adjusting.Unnecessary objects placed in the back side of the refrigerator.
REFRIGERATOR HAS ODOR	Foods with strong odors should be tightly covered or wrapped.Interior needs cleaning.
DEW FORMS ON THE CABINET SURFACE	Not unusual during periods of high humidity.Door may have been left ajar.

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