GN-201QVK - Fridge LG - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL GN-201QVK LG

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LG

Refrigerator

User's Guide

GN-201

GN-171

Please read this User's Guide carefully before operating and keep it handy for reference at all times.

reference at all times.

CONTENTS

INSTALLATION 3

FEATURE CHART 4

OPERATIONS 5

Before Setting The Temperature

Controls For Refrigerator

Ice Making

Defrosting

SUGGESTIONS ON FOOD STORAGE ...... 6

CLEANING 6

GENERAL INFORMATION ...... 7

LAMP REPLACEMENT 7

IMPORTANT WARNINGS .... 7

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE 8

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

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. There must be proper air circulation around your refrigerator to keep it operating efficiently. If your refrigerator is placed in a recessed area in the wall, allow at least 10 inches (25cm) or greater clearance above the refrigerator and 2 inches (5cm) or more from the wall. The refrigerator should be elevated 1 inch (2.5cm) from the floor, especially if it is carpeted.
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 Room Freezer Shelf Ice Bank Ice Tray Chiller Tray Temperature Control knob Defrost Button Utility Box Refrigerator Shelves Vegetable Box Used to keep fruits and vegetables, etc. fresh and crisp. Door Rack Egg Storage Rack Lamp Cover Movable Rack Bottle Rack Leveling Screw

- All parts shown may not be included with every model.

OPERATIONS

BEFORE SETTING THE TEMPERATURE

● The refrigerator has one temperature control knob.
● The default setting of the temperature control for the refrigerator is mid.

CONTROLS FOR REFRIGERATOR

TEMP. CONTROL

Semi-Auto 1 0 3 2

- For colder temperatures, adjust the control knob to 3, and for warmer temperatures, adjust the control knob to 1 position.

ICE MAKING

● To make ice cubes, fill the ice tray with water and place it on the freezer surface.
- To remove ice cubes, hold the tray at its ends and twist gently.

- To remove ice cubes easily, run water on the tray before twisting.

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DEFROSTING

- It is necessary to regularly defrost your refrigerator in order to ensure efficient operation. The frost on the surface of evaporator should not exceed 6 mm before defrosting.

Semiauto Type

● To defrost, press the defrosting button.
- Remove food from the evaporator before you start defrosting operation.
- When defrosting complete, defrosting button will return to normal position automatically. Remove the chiller tray, empty water, dry and put it back to its normal position.

Manual Type

● To defrost, adjust the control knob to OFF position.
- Remove food from the evaporator before you start defrosting operation.
- When defrosting complete, adjust the control knob to normal position. Remove the chiller tray, empty water, dry and put it back to its normal position.

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 open the door frequently. Opening the door lets warm air enter the refrigerator, and cause temperatures to rise.

FREEZER, CHILLER ROOM

• Do not store bottles in the freezer or chiller room - they may break when frozen.
• Do not refreeze food that has been thawed. This causes loss of taste and nutrition.

REFRIGERATOR ROOM

● 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 up-right position, which keeps them fresh longer.
● Door rack - Loading the food on the whole area of door rack would cause no problems in performance.

It is important that your refrigerator be kept clean to prevent undesirable odors. Spilled food should be wiped 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. Cautions for cleaning:
- Do not use flammable or toxic cleaning liquids.
- Do not use: surface active agent. car wax, anticorrosive, all sorts of oil, gasoline, acids, wax.
- Use usable detergent: vegetable dish washable solution, soapy water.
- When careless using, it can occur a color change.

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

1. Unplug the power cord from the outlet.
2. Remove refrigerator shelves.
3. To remove the lamp cover, insert a slotted driver at the left side hole of the lamp cover and twist it.
4. Turn the lamp counterclockwise.
5. Assemble in reverse order of disassembly. Replacement bulb must be the same specification as original.

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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.

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.

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.

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

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

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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?
NOT COLD	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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