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USER MANUAL GB5240AVCZ LG

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46OWNER’S MANUAL REFRIGERATOR-

FREEZER Please read this owner’s manual thoroughly before

operating and keep it handy for reference at all times.

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

GREEN AND YELLOW:EARTH BLUE:NEUTRAL BROWN:LIVE This appliance must be earthed Green and Yellow (Earth) Fuse Brown(Live)Blue(Neutral)Cord grip As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:The wire which is coloured Green and Yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol( ) or coloured Green or Green and Yellow.The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black.The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Red.If a 13 amp(BS 1363) plug is used, t a 13 amp BS 1362 fuse. 2

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Important Safety Instruction

Suggestion for energy saving

Identification of Parts

The model and serial numbers are found on the inner case on the back or one side of the refrigerator compartment of this unit. These numbers

are unique to this unit and are not available to others. You should record

requested information here and retain this guide as a permanent record of

your purchase. Staple your receipt here. Before it is used, this refrigerator must be properly installed and located in accordance with the installation instructions in this document. This Refrigerator is intended for Domestic indoor use only.Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip plug rmly and pull it straight out from the outlet.When moving your appliance away from the wall, be careful not to roll over the power cord or to damage it in any way.After your refrigerator is in operation, do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment, particularly when your hands are damp or wet. Skin could adhere to these extremely cold surfaces.Unplug the power cord from the power outlet for cleaning or other maintenance. Never touch the appliance with wet hands as you may receive an electric shock or injure yourself. Never damage, press, severely bend, pull or twist the power cord as damage to the cord may cause re or electric shock. Never touch the cord if you are uncertain if the appliance is correctly earthed. Never place glass items in the freezer as they may break due to expansion of their contents on freezing.Never put your hands into the storage bin of the automatic ice maker as you could be injured during its operation.The appliance is not intended for use by young children or inrm persons without supervision.Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.Never allow anyone to climb, sit, stand or hang on the refreshment centre door. These actions may damage the refrigerator and even tip it over, causing severe personal injury.It is advised that this appliance should be connected through an independent power socket to prevent it and other appliances from overloading the circuit and causing a power outage.The appliance should be positioned so that the supply plug is easily accessible for quick disconnection should an accident occur. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualied person in order to avoid a hazard. Entry

Important safety instructions

Dealer purchased from :

WARNING ENGLISHENGLISH

5 DANGER: Risk of child entrapment.Before you dispose of your old refrigerator please remove doors but leave the shelves in place so that children cannot climb inside.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 responsible for their safety.Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable vapour and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.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 earthed. Improper connection of the earthing plug can cause electric shock. Consult a qualied electrician or service engineer if the earthing instructions are not completely understood, or if you have doubts as to whether the appliance is properly earthed. Keep ventilation openings in the room where the appliance is installed 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 damage the refrigerant circuit.Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.Disposal procedures. If disposing of this appliance, please consult with a service agent or a similarly qualied person for more details. This appliance may contain (Check the rating/compliance label for the refriger-

ant type and amount. Applicable to some models only) a small amount of

isobutane refrigerant (R600a),

natural gas with high environmental compatibility, 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. Refrigerant squirting out

of the pipes could ignite or cause an eye injury. If a leak is detected, avoid any

naked ames 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 ammable 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 1m

for every 8g of R600a refrigerant inside the appliance. The amount of refriger-

ant in your particular appliance is shown on the identication plate inside

the appliance. Never start up an appliance showing any signs of damage. If in

doubt, consult your dealer.

WARNING WARNING W ARNING WARNING ENGLISHIntroduction

If you nd some parts missing from your unit, they may be parts only used in other models. (i.e. the

“OPTI-Zone” is not included in all models)

Identification of Parts

If you nd some parts missing from your unit, they may be parts only used in other models. (i.e. the

“OPTI-Zone” is not included in all models)

If you nd some parts missing from your unit, they may be parts only used in other models. (i.e. the

“OPTI-Zone” is not included in all models)

Identification of Parts

If you nd some parts missing from your unit, they may be parts only used in other models. (i.e. the

“OPTI-Zone” is not included in all models)

ENGLISHENGLISHIntroduction

Identification of Parts

If you find some parts missing from your unit, they may be parts only used in other models.

If you find some parts missing from your unit, they may be parts only used in other models.

ENGLISHENGLISHIntroduction

If you find some parts missing from your unit, they may be parts only used in other models.

ENGLISH1. Select a good location.

Place your fridge-freezer 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 vibration, the unit must be leveled.

If required, adjust the leveling screws to

compensate for the uneven 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 counterclockwise ( )

to raise the unit, clockwise ( ) to lower it.

5. Clean your fridge-freezer thoroughly and wipe

off all dust accumulated during shipping.

6. Install accessories such as ice cube box, etc., in

their proper places. They are packed together to

prevent possible damage during shipment.

7. Connect the power supply cord (or plug) to the

outlet. Don't double up with other appliances

When your fridge-freezer is installed, allow it 2-3

hours to stabilize at normal operating temperature

prior to filling it with fresh or frozen foods.

If power plug is disconnected, allow 5 minutes

delay before restarting.

Your fridge-freezer is now ready for use.

The appliance is designed to operate at the limited

range of ambient temperature, depending on

climate zones. Do not use the appliance at the

temperature out of the limit. Climate class of your

appliance is indicated on the label with technical

description inside the fridge compartment.

If a large quantity of food is to be placed in the

freezer compartment,

1. The upper drawer of freezer compartment,

twist ice maker kit shall be taken out of the

appliance and the food shall be stacked directly

2. The middle drawer of freezer compartment shall

be taken out of the appliance and food shall be

stacked directly on the wire shelf.

Freezer compartment provides wire self on default to

maximize food storage capacity. And also the drawer

is provided to convenient usage for watery meat or

half-liquid state food.

ENGLISHAuto Ice maker Personal lnjury HazardDO NOT insert your hands in to the lcemaker inoperation. It may cause to injure you.

A Newly-installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24hours to begin making ice. OPERATION INSTUCTIONS • Set the icemaker power switch to O(OFF) andshut off the water supply to the refrigerator. PREPARING FOR VACATION

1. The automatic icemaker can automatically make8 cubes at a time, 60~80 pieces per day.This quantity may vary bycircumstance,including ambienttemperature,door opening, freezer load. Etc. 2. Throw away the first few batches of ice to allow the water line to clear. 3. Ice making stops when the ice storage bin is full. 4. If you don’t want to use the automatic icemaker, turn the icemaker switch to OFF.If you want to use automatic icemaker again,change the switch to ON. 5. If ice is not used frequently, old ice cubes will become cloudy, taste stale, and shrink. Note The sound produced when the ice drops in theice storage bin is normal. Not caused by thedefective product.• If ice is not used frequently, old ice cubes willbecome cloudy, taste stale, and shrink.• Do not store ice (cubes) longer then two weeks. w

• When the water supply will be shut off for severaldays.• When the ice storage bin is removed for more than aminute or two.• When the refrigerator will not be used for several day.

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Pump can generate some noise, while the cool water is taken from the tank (e.g. Bottle, water tank). 14

WARNING WARNING WARNING Operation ENGLISHDISPOSAL OF YOUR OLD APPLIANCE 1. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC.2. All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities.3. The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health. 4. For more detailed information about disposal of your old appliance, please contact your city oce, waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Don’t separate the screw and tube from the capassembly tank. Please clean the out surface. 1. Turn the knob shutter to open. And pull out the water tank assembly. 2. After unlocking the clamp and remove it, clean and fully rinse the inside/outside part of thewater tank by using neutral cleansing agent. Water Tank Clean and fully rinse the cap assembly tank & captank by using neutral cleansing agent. Especially for the groove part of the cap tank, it isconvenient to cleanse it by using a small brush. Cap assembly tank & Cap tank

Cleaning Be sure to unplug the power. Before Cleaning Clean the outside of the fridge-freezer with a softcloth soaked with hot water or liquid detergent. If you use a detergent, be sure to wipe it with aclean wet cloth. Exterior Same as above. Interior Wipe moisture out of dispenser and on thedispenser pad using a cloth. Exterior Dispenser Check that the power cord is not damaged, powerplug has not overheated, and that the power plugis tightly inserted into the outlet. After Cleaning Wipe moisture out around the door part and thedrip tray using a clean cloth. Drip Tray

Be sure to dry the appliance with a cloth afterwashing it with water.Do not use abrasive, petroleum, benzene,thinner, hydrochloride acid, boiling water, roughbrush, etc, as they may damage parts of thefridge-freezer. Care and Maintenance In case of a power outage, you should remove ice from the freezer to avoid ooding the room 15

ADVERTENCIA PRECAUCIÓN ESPAÑA ESPAÑAThe model and serial number of the refrigerator

is located on the back or one side of the refrigerator.

Record it below should you ever need service.