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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..........................................................3

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................... 11

Compartments.................................................................................................11

Dimensions and Clearances ...........................................................................12

Ambient Temperature ......................................................................................12

Removing the Door .........................................................................................13

Refitting the Door ............................................................................................13

Adjusting the Height of the Door .....................................................................14

Connecting the Appliance ...............................................................................15

Moving the Appliance ......................................................................................15

OPERATION ................................................................................16

Parts and Functions ........................................................................................16

Notes for Operation .........................................................................................19

Using Control Panel ........................................................................................21

Icemaker ( * ) ...................................................................................................23

Door in Door ( * ) .............................................................................................25

Fresh Vegetable Drawer( * )............................................................................26

Other Functions...............................................................................................26

SMART FUNCTIONS ..................................................................27
MAINTENANCE ...........................................................................28

Notes for Cleaning ..........................................................................................28

Cleaning the Condenser Cover .......................................................................28

Cleaning the Door Basket ...............................................................................29

Cleaning the Shelf ...........................................................................................29

Cleaning the Vegetable Drawer ......................................................................29

TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................31

Summary of Contents for GCB-267VDL

Page 1: ... this owner s manual thoroughly before operating the appliance and keep it handy for reference at all times OWNER S MANUAL FRIDGE FREEZER Copyright 2019 LG Electronics Inc All Rights Reserved MFL70583715 Rev 01_072519 ...

Page 2: ...mperature 12 Removing the Door 13 Refitting the Door 13 Adjusting the Height of the Door 14 Connecting the Appliance 15 Moving the Appliance 15 OPERATION 16 Parts and Functions 16 Notes for Operation 19 Using Control Panel 21 Icemaker 23 Door in Door 25 Fresh Vegetable Drawer 26 Other Functions 26 SMART FUNCTIONS 27 MAINTENANCE 28 Notes for Cleaning 28 Cleaning the Condenser Cover 28 Cleaning the ...

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: ...e appliance into a multi socket adapter which does not have a power cable mounted Do not modify 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...

Page 5: ... severe thunderstorm or lightening or when not in use for a long period of time Do not bend the power cable excessively or place a heavy object on it Do not touch the power plug or the appliance controls with wet hands 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 t...

Page 6: ...e substances ether benzene alcohol chemical LPG combustible spray insecticide air freshener cosmetics etc near the appliance Immediately unplug the power plug and contact an LG Electronics customer information centre if you detect a strange sound odour or smoke coming from the appliance Fill with potable water only into icemaker or dispenser water tank Do not damage the refrigerant circuit Do not ...

Page 7: ...ical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process Connect the water supply line for plumbed models only to a potable water source only Otherwise impurities in the water may cause illness Disposal When discarding the appliance remove the door gasket while leaving the shelves and baskets in place and keep children away from the appliance Dispose of all packaging materials such as plas...

Page 8: ...ire if you do not take care This appliance contains a small amount of isobutane refrigerant R600a 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 If a leak is detected avoid any naked flames or potential sources of ignition and air the room in which the appliance is standing for several ...

Page 9: ...d drinks in the freezer compartment shelves or ice bin that will be exposed to temperatures below freezing The tempered glass on the front side of the appliance door or the shelves can be damaged by an impact If it is broken do not touch it with hands Do not place heavy objects on top of the door in door Do not use the door in door as a chopping board and ensure it is not scratched by a sharp tool...

Page 10: ...reezer compartment Make sure not to get a hand or foot stuck upon opening or closing the appliance door or door in door Do not open the door of the appliance with the door in door open or do not open the door in door while the door of the appliance is open The door in door may be struck by the edge of the appliance and damaged Maintenance Do not insert the shelves upside down The shelves may fall ...

Page 11: ...11 EN SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Compartments Movable Egg Box Ice Tray Spanner Owner s Manual The appearance or components of the appliance may differ from model to model ...

Page 12: ...ce is designed to operate within a limited 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...

Page 13: ... 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 14: ... 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 15: ...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 16: ... Door is a double layered door system It can be opened individually or together with the main door You can conveniently locate and access your favourite snacks or food items c Door in Door Button This lever opens Door in Door The appearance or components of the appliance may differ from model to model OPERATION ...

Page 17: ...tored d Freezer Drawer This is for long term storage of frozen items e Freezer Door Basket This is where small packages of frozen food can be stored Do not store ice cream or food which will be stored for a long period of time within these baskets f Smart Diagnosis Unit Use this function when contacting LG Electronics customer information centre to help make an accurate diagnosis when the applianc...

Page 18: ...This is where small packages of refrigerated foods are stored l Temperature Sensor This sensor senses the temperature of the fridge compartment Maintain the distance between the sensor and food to accurately sense the temperature m Fresh Vegetable Drawer This is where fruits and vegetables are stored to help maintain freshness by adjusting the humidity controller n Fridge Door Basket This is where...

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: ...ture 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 up to 24 ho...

Page 21: ...appliance door is opened d Fridge Temperature This sets the fridge target temperature e CHILD LOCK This locks the buttons on the control panel NOTE means that this feature varies depending on the model purchased The actual control panel may differ from model to model The control panel will turn off automatically for energy saving If there is any finger or skin contacts to the control panel while c...

Page 22: ...unction 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 Freeze function automatically terminates after a specific period has passed Setting and Resetting Lock This locks the buttons on the control panel When yo...

Page 23: ...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 the season Until 24 hours after init...

Page 24: ...e 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 damage When separating the icemake...

Page 25: ...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 the ...

Page 26: ...The alarm sounds 3 times in 30 second intervals if the door fridge compartment freezer compartment Door in Door is left open or not completely closed for one minute Contact the LG Electronics customer information centre if the alarm sound continues even after closing the door Failure Detection The appliance can automatically detect problems during the operation If a problem is detected the applian...

Page 27: ... Position the phone so that its microphone is aligned with the speaker hole The Smart Diagnosis sound is generated after around three seconds Do not take the phone off the speaker hole while the data is transmitted Hold the phone to the upper right speaker hole and wait while the data is transmitted The data transfer sound may be harsh to the ear while the Smart Diagnosis data is being transmitted...

Page 28: ...etal surfaces helps provide rust protection Do not wax plastic parts Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a year using appliance wax or auto paste wax Apply wax with a clean soft cloth 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 o...

Page 29: ...he 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 handle of the vegetable drawer and ...

Page 30: ... 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 31: ...nstallation 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 food with a strong smell Store foods with strong smells in a sealed containers Vegetables or fruit may have spoiled in the drawer Throw away rotten vegetables and clean the vegetable drawer ...

Page 32: ...iance 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 appliance door too frequently Condensation...

Page 33: ...w 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 is warm There are anti condensation pipes fitted to these areas of the appliance to reduce condensation forming from around the door area The ...

Page 34: ...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 Appliance flo...

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