LG GC-B247SLUV, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ner s manual thoroughly before operating the appliance and keep it handy for reference at all times OWNER S MANUAL FRIDGE FREEZER Copyright 2019 2020 LG Electronics Inc All Rights Reserved MFL69668874 Rev 02_042720 EN ENGLISH ...

Page 2: ... Removing the Door 12 Refitting the Door 12 Adjusting the Height of the Door 13 Connecting the Appliance 14 Moving the Appliance 14 OPERATION 15 Parts and Functions 15 Notes for Operation 19 Using Control Panel 21 Icemaker 23 Door in Door 25 Fresh Vegetable Drawer 26 InstaView Function 26 Other Functions 26 SMART FUNCTIONS 27 LG ThinQ Application 27 Smart Diagnosis 29 MAINTENANCE 30 Notes for Clea...

Page 3: ... the instructions can cause the minor injury or damage to the product IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 Children in the Household This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or men...

Page 4: ...y or extend the power cable 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 code rating or higher and use the multi socket outlet only for the appliance Ins...

Page 5: ...end the power cable excessively or place a heavy object on it If water penetrates electrical parts of the appliance disconnect power plug and contact an LG Electronics customer information centre 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 Do not put...

Page 6: ...not damage the refrigerant circuit Do not place any electronic appliance such as heater and mobile phone inside the appliance Maintenance Disconnect the power cord before cleaning the appliance or replacing the inside lamp where fitted Securely plug the power plug in the socket outlet after completely removing any moisture and dust Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the power cable Always gr...

Page 7: ...nce enclosure or in the built in structure clear of obstruction Do not use electrical appliances inside the refrigerator 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 Refrigerant leaking out of the pipes could ignite or cause an explosion The amount of refriger...

Page 8: ...e size of the room in which the appliance is used should correspond to the amount of refrigerant used The room must be 1 m in size for every 8 g of R600a refrigerant inside the appliance When positioning the appliance ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged Do not locate multiple portable socket outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance CAUTION To reduce the risk of ...

Page 9: ...e door baskets Prevent animals from nibbling on the power cable or water hose 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 Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they are cold Never eat frozen foods immediately after they have bee...

Page 10: ...imited range of ambient temperatures depending on the climate zone The internal temperature 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 Temperate 10 32 N Temperate 16 32 ST Subtropical 16 38 T Tropical 16 43 10 43 Australia...

Page 11: ...e Consult with your retailer Earth grounding construction It is recommended to install the earth to prevent electric shock in case of electricity leakage About connection Connect the earth line to the earth wire assembly screw on the back of the refrigerator Do not connect the earth wire to the following locations Gas pipe It can cause an explosion and can be flammable Telephone earth wire and lig...

Page 12: ... While pressing 1 hook of the link of the electrical connectors remove the link by pulling it in both directions 3 Remove the hinge lever by tapping the end of it toward the outside edge of the cabinet CAUTION When removing the upper hinge be sure to support the door as it will fall forwards It is recommended that two or more people carry out the door removal and refitting 4 Lift the upper hinge f...

Page 13: ... hinge pin clockwise or counterclockwise with an 8 mm spanner Down Up 3 Fasten the keeper nut by turning it counterclockwise To tighten the nut If it is impossible to adjust the height of the appliance door through the above method level the door according to the following guide Method2 If the freezer compartment door is lower than the fridge compartment door Level the door by inserting flat type ...

Page 14: ...ving the Appliance 1 Remove all food from inside the appliance 2 Pull the power plug out insert and fix it into the power plug hook at the rear or on top of the appliance 3 Tape parts such as shelves and the door handle to prevent from falling off while moving the appliance 4 Move the appliance with more than two people carefully When transporting the appliance over a long distance keep the applia...

Page 15: ...together with the main door You can conveniently locate and access your favourite snacks or food items Door in Door Lever This lever opens Door in Door InstaView Door in Door The InstaView Door in Door compartment allows for easy access to commonly used food items NOTE means that this feature varies depending on the model purchased The appearance or components of the appliance may differ from mode...

Page 16: ...16 EN Interior 2 4 6 1 1 3 5 9 8 10 11 12 13 15 14 7 2 4 6 1 1 3 5 9 8 10 11 12 13 15 14 7 ...

Page 17: ...re to help make an accurate diagnosis when the appliance operates abnormally or a failure occurs Door in Door This is where foods which are taken out frequently such as beverages and snacks are stored Bottle Rack 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 Fridge Shelf This is...

Page 18: ...ng the humidity controller Fridge Door Basket This is where small packages of refrigerated foods drinks and sauce containers are stored Vegetable Drawer This is where fruits and vegetables are stored to remain fresh for as long as possible The actual number of drawers will differ from model to model NOTE means that this feature varies depending on the model purchased The 2 star section a basket or...

Page 19: ...or 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 put food near the temperature sensor of the fridge co...

Page 20: ...t 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 Max Freezing Capacity The Express Freeze function will set the freezer to its maximum freezing capacity This generally takes ...

Page 21: ...ing If there is any finger or skin contacts to the control panel while cleaning it the button function may operate a Fridge Temperature This sets the fridge target temperature b Freezer Temperature This sets the freezer target temperature c Hygiene Fresh This sets the Hygiene Fresh function d Express Freeze This sets Express Freeze functions e Wi Fi This sets the appliance to connect to your home ...

Page 22: ...Each time you press the Hygiene Fresh button the Hygiene Fresh function mode will change to Auto Power Off Auto alternatively Setting Express Freeze The function can quickly freeze a large amount of ice or frozen foods When you press the Express Freeze button the Express Freeze icon lights on the control panel The function is enabled and disabled in turn each time you press the button The Express ...

Page 23: ...bes are equally full And place it in the freezer compartment Taking Out Ice Type 1 1 Rotate the ice separation handle on the icemaker clockwise 2 Lift the ice storage bin slightly and remove Type 2 Hold the icetray at its ends and twist gently CAUTION If you open and close the freezer door frequently it may take longer for water to be frozen The time for water to be frozen may vary according to th...

Page 24: ...red the ice storage bin may not come out and will become stuck Do not store more than three ejected ice trays of ice in the ice storage bin Removing the Icemaker 1 Hold both edges of the freezer door basket on top of the icemaker and remove it by pulling it up 2 Hold both edges of ice tray compartment and remove it by pulling it up CAUTION Remove in this order Removing the ice tray first may cause...

Page 25: ...in door with both hands and remove it by lifting it upward Refitting the Door in Door Case Mount them in the reverse order of the removal process Removing the Baskets from the Door in Door 1 Hold both edges of the basket and remove it by lifting it upward 2 Lift the fixed basket up as shown in 1 and remove it by pulling it out as shown in 2 Refitting the Baskets to the Door in Door Mount them in t...

Page 26: ...pen for two seconds after closing the door and when the ice dispenser is in use Knock near the centre of the glass Knocking near the edges of the glass may not activate the InstaView Door in Door function properly Knock hard enough that the knocking sound is audible The InstaView Door in Door function may activate if a loud noise occurs near the refrigerator NOTE means that this feature varies dep...

Page 27: ...ong time to register or installation may fail 2 Turn off the Mobile data or Cellular Data on your smartphone 3 Connect your smartphone to the wireless router NOTE To verify the Wi Fi connection check that Wi Fi icon on the control panel is lit The appliance supports 2 4 GHz Wi Fi networks only To check your network frequency contact your Internet service provider or refer to your wireless router m...

Page 28: ...Q application and follow the instructions in the application to register the appliance Re registering the Appliance or Registering Another User Press and hold the Wi Fi button for 3 seconds to temporarily turn it off Run the LG ThinQ application and follow the instructions in the application to register the appliance NOTE To disable the Wi Fi function press and hold the Wi Fi button for 3 seconds ...

Page 29: ...on and select the Smart Diagnosis feature in the menu Follow the instructions provided in the LG ThinQ application Using Audible Diagnosis to Diagnose Issues Follow the instructions below to use the audible diagnosis method Launch the LG ThinQ application and select the Smart Diagnosis feature in the menu Follow the instructions for audible diagnosis provided in the LG ThinQ application 1 Press th...

Page 30: ...terior of the appliance clean Blocked air vents can cause fire or appliance damage When cleaning the inside or outside of the appliance do not wipe it with a rough brush toothpaste or flammable materials Do not use cleaning agents containing flammable substances This may cause discoloration or damage to the appliance Flammable substances alcohol ethanol methanol isopropyl alcohol isobutyl alcohol ...

Page 31: ...er edge 2 After assembling tap the door basket gently to fix it horizontally Cleaning the Shelf Removing the Fridge Freezer Shelf Remove the shelf by pulling it out Refitting the Fridge Freezer Shelf Remove the shelf by pulling it out while slightly lifting the rear edge of the fridge shelf Cleaning the Vegetable Drawer Removing the Vegetable Drawer 1 Remove the contents of the drawer Hold the han...

Page 32: ...etable Drawer 1 If the vegetable drawer has a cover lift it 2 Insert the bottom of the vegetable drawer into its original position and gently push it back in while lowering it CAUTION Please note that injuries can be caused by the weight of stored foods when removing the vegetable drawer ...

Page 33: ... food Are the appliance doors completely closed Completely close the door and make sure that stored food is not obstructing in the door Is there enough space around the appliance Adjust the installation position to make enough space around the appliance The appliance contains a bad smell Is the fridge or freezer temperature set to Warm Set the fridge or freezer temperature to Medium Did you put in...

Page 34: ...lizes There is condensation inside the appliance or on the bottom of the vegetable drawer cover Did you store hot food without cooling it first Cool the hot food first before putting it in the fridge or freezer compartment Did you leave the appliance door open Although the condensation will disappear soon after you close the appliance door you can wipe it with a dry cloth Do you open and close the...

Page 35: ...evelled Install the appliance on a solid and flat area Does the rear of the appliance touch the wall Adjust the installation position to allow enough clearance around the appliance Are objects scattered behind the appliance Remove the scattered objects from behind the appliance Is there an object on top of the appliance Remove the object on top of the appliance The side or front of the appliance i...

Page 36: ... set ON for the automatic icemaker button on the control panel For more details on how to use visit LG electronics website or use your smart device Is the temperature of the freezer compartment set too high If the set temperature is too warm ice will be produced slowly or not at all Set the Freezer temperature to 18 C for normal operation of the automatic icemaker Have you been opening the applian...

Page 37: ...filter is used the purification performance may decline It is recommended to replace the filter according to the filter replacement period Have you flushed out the filter properly in the initial stage after installing it When you install or replace the filter for the first time you need to remove air and activated carbon residue from inside the filter Use the appliance after dispensing and dischar...

Page 38: ...with linear compressor was moved while operating Normal operation If the compressor does not stop rattling after three minutes turn the power to the appliance off and then on again Whooshing noises Evaporator fan motor is circulating air through the fridge and freezer compartments Normal Operation Air is being forced over the condenser by the condenser fan Normal Operation Gurgling noises Applianc...

Page 39: ...is set incorrectly The wireless network name SSID should be a combination of English letters and numbers Do not use special characters The router frequency is not 2 4 GHz Only a 2 4 GHz router frequency is supported Set the wireless router to 2 4 GHz and connect the appliance to the wireless router To check the router frequency check with your Internet service provider or the router manufacturer T...

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