LG GR-M31FWCHL, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL BOTTOM FREEZER REFRIGERATOR Please read this owner s manual thoroughly before operating and keep it handy for reference at all times www lg com ENGLISH ...

Page 2: ... Storing Food 16 Food Storage Location 18 Food Storage Tips 18 Storing Frozen Food 19 Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves 19 Detaching the Shelf 19 Refitting the Shelf 20 Using the Folding Shelf 20 When Closing the Door 21 Big Fresh Zone 21 Removal of the Big Fresh Zone drawer 21 Refitting the Big Fresh Zone drawer 22 Extra Space 22 Fridge Basket 22 In Out Carrier 23 Tilting Fresh Basket 23 Dairy C...

Page 3: ...pen for more than 60 seconds a warning alarm sounds in 30 second intervals until it is closed Express FREEZE The freezer section is maintained at the coldest temperature for a 24 hour period before automatically resuming normal operation The freezer display temperature will not change when Express Freeze is engaged It will also enhance ice production whilst it is on Auto Closing Hinge The refriger...

Page 4: ... the rating prior to use It y y is the user s responsibility to replace a standard 2 prong wall outlet with a standard 3 prong wall outlet Do not install the refrigerator where there may be a danger of it falling Installation on a non sturdy y y timber floor may cause difficulty in door alignment and cause the cabinet to deform Use DO NOT allow children to climb stand or hang on the refrigerator d...

Page 5: ...the heating element that releases the cubes Do not place fingers or hands on the automatic ice making mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in When dispensing ice from the dispenser do not use crystal ceramics y y Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment with wet or damp hands when your y y refrigerator is in operation Do not put glass containers glass bottles or beverage ca...

Page 6: ...NS This appliance contains 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 flam...

Page 7: ...eferences are included for your convenience The appearance and specifications of the actual product may differ depending on the model Refrigerator Exterior LED Display Displays the refrigerator and freezer s target temperature the water filter condition and the dispenser status Door in Door release Button Refrigerator Freezer ...

Page 8: ...ator Adjustable Refrigerator Shelf The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet your individual storage needs Dairy Product Bin Used to preserve dairy products Fridge Basket Freezer Basket Easy Ice Maker Big Fresh Zone Hygiene Fresh Filter Door In Door Big Fresh Zone Extra Space Drawer Tilting Fresh Basket ...

Page 9: ...nstallation Overview Please read the following installation instructions first after purchasing this product or transporting it to another location 1 Unpacking your refrigerator 2 Choosing the proper location 3 Leveling and Door Alignment ...

Page 10: ... Sheet that is located under the front of the refrigerator To remove any remaining tape or glue rub the area briskly with your thumb Tape or glue residue can also be easily removed by rubbing a small amount of liquid dish soap over the adhesive with your fingers Wipe with warm water and dry Do not use sharp instruments rubbing alcohol flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue Th...

Page 11: ...ides as well as top and maintain at least 2 inches 5 08 cm from the rear wall 4 To avoid vibrations the appliance must be leveled 5 Don t install the appliance below 5 C It may affect the performance 2 5 08 cm 24 61 cm How to Remove the Refrigerator Door TURN OFF THE MAIN POWER Same procedure for left and right doors 1 Remove the refrigerator door hinge cover left side 2 Disassemble connection plu...

Page 12: ... refrigerator If the right door is lower lift the right door and y y insert an additional 3 snap ring using a long nose plier until both doors are level 3 Remove the door by raising it from the lower hinge How to Remove the Freezer Door TURN OFF THE MAIN POWER Same procedure for left and right doors 1 Remove the inner hinge bolt 2 Twist the hinge to raise the pivoting end so that the door can be l...

Page 13: ...ing the Adjust Hinge pin 2 Rotate the Adjust hinge pin either clockwise or counter clockwise using the narrow side of the spanner spanner to adjust the level difference between the refrigerator door and freezer door this method provides limited adjustment 3 After adjusting door height firmly tighten the Locking nut counter clockwise until secured Caution Do not adjust the hinge pin height level to...

Page 14: ...fore use Read the Turning On The Power section Your plug type might be different from the picture Caution Putting food in the refrigerator before it has cooled could cause the food to spoil or a bad odor could remain inside the refrigerator Wait for the refrigerator to cool Allow your refrigerator to run for at least three to four hours before putting food in it Check the flow of cold air in the f...

Page 15: ...he display and will continue for 3 hours The function will automatically disable itself after 3 hours You can stop this function manually by y y touching the button one more time Control Lock The Control Lock function disables the button functions only on the display When power is initially connected to the y y refrigerator the Lock function is off If you want to activate the y y Lock function to ...

Page 16: ...shest taste Freezer Basket Preserve small packaged frozen food or frequently taken out foods Tilting Fresh Basket Preserve short term ready to eat vegetables Easy Ice Maker Makes and stores ice in the ice tray when water is added Big Fresh Zone Preserve vegetables and fruits Fridge Basket Store beverages water etc Adjustable Refrigerator Shelf Adjustable shelves to meet your individual storage nee...

Page 17: ...the refrigerator s electricity usage Note If you are leaving home for a short period of time like a short vacation the refrigerator should y y be left on Refrigerated foods that are able to be frozen will stay preserved longer if stored in the freezer If you are leaving the refrigerator turned off for an extended period of time remove all food and y y unplug the power cord Clean the interior and l...

Page 18: ...lastic bags or plastic container and store in crisper Fish Store fresh fish and shellfish in the freezer section if they are not being consumed the same day of purchase It is recommended to consume fresh fish and shellfish the same day purchased Leftovers Cover leftovers with plastic wrap aluminum foil or plastic containers with tight lids Storing Frozen Food Freezing Your freezer will not quick f...

Page 19: ...iners y y Containers without tight lids y y Wax paper or wax coated freezer wrap y y Thin semi permeable wrap y y Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet your individual storage needs Your model may have either glass or wire shelves Adjusting the shelves to fit different heights of items will make finding the exact item you want easier Doing so wi...

Page 20: ...lean glass shelves with y y warm water while they are cold Shelves may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes or impact Glass shelves are heavy Use special y y care when removing them Caution To reduce the risk of door scratches y y and breaking the door centre mullion please make sure that the refrigerator door mullion is always folded in The door Alarm will sound if the door y y remains ...

Page 21: ...h Zone drawer The Moisture balance keeper helps optimize humidity in the vegetable compartment 1 Pull the drawer back to the end of its travel 2 Lift the front of the draw up and remove it from its guide Refitting the Big Fresh Zone drawer 1 Insert the left and right roller of the drawer into the guides whilst the draw is slightly lifted at the front and push it in gently while lowering it at the ...

Page 22: ... Extra Space Store small foods like eggs ham cheese etc Open and close pushing or pulling grips y y Fridge Basket Preserve drinks like small packs milk beer juice etc In Out Carrier Ideally used to store and carry multiple items to and from the refrigerator When necessary In Out Carrier may y y be taken out seperately It can be used to move required condiments drinks snacks etc for cooking at the ...

Page 23: ...the upper latch and gently pull the basket back To close push the basket in until a click sound is heard To avoid damaging the drawer do not y y overload it or apply excessive force when opening or closing Dairy Corner You can store dairy products such as butter cheese etc If you close the refrigerator door with the dairy corner left open the refrigerator door may not close properly It could also ...

Page 24: ...g butter and slicing cheese easier Press the the door button on the Home Bar until you hear a click sound You can store more food in the larger Home y y Bar With the larger storage room you can y y organize your foods better Press until you hear the Click sound 2 Hold the bottom of daily basket and raise it up to take it out 3 Move floating basket to the top compartment from magic space cover from...

Page 25: ...stored more conveniently Caution Remove all food items from basket before y y moving it up or down Not doing so could cause damage to the basket or food items Caution Always remove drawers with both y y hands to avoid breakage or injury Always open the freezer doors all the y y way before removing or refitting the drawers Freezer Drawer Use the compartment for packed frozen foods and frequently ta...

Page 26: ...the drawer all the way while lowering the drawer to the correct level Filling The Ice Tray Manually Take out the empty ice tray fill it with water to the level line and carefully push it back in to avoid spilling the water Ensure that it is slowly pushed all the way back in as per below fig before gently closing the Freezer door Easy Ice Maker Remove the water reservoir from the ice y y maker asse...

Page 27: ...door door of the ice y y maker is frequently opened warm air enters the freezer and the time for water to freeze may be longer Ice may not be made until 24 hours y y after the initial installation of the refrigerator Be careful of pointed corners of some y y dispensed ice cubes Ejecting Ready Made Ice Turn the rotary knob firmly until all the ice y y has ejected from the ice tray into the ice bin ...

Page 28: ...ont part to pull it out To refit the basket align both sides of the basket with the guides and push it down until secure Caution Clean the other parts of the ice y y maker with a damp towel only and dry completely before refitting not doing so may cause the ice twisting mechanism to freeze and not operate Cleaning the Ice tray 1 Remove the ice tray by pulling it out Caution should be taken if the ...

Page 29: ...steel exterior use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth Caution Do not use a rough cloth or sponge y y when cleaning the interior and exterior of the refrigerator Do not place your hand on the bottom y y surface of the refrigerator when opening and closing Warning Use non flammable cleaner Failure to ...

Page 30: ...t cloth and a mild detergent in warm water Do not use cleaning waxes concentrated detergents bleaches or cleaners containing petroleum on plastic refrigerator parts Plastic Parts covers and panels Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water Do not use window sprays abrasive cleansers or flammable fluids These can scratch or damage the material Condenser Coil Cover Use a vac...

Page 31: ...vice center Only use the Smart Diagnosis feature when instructed to do so by the LG call center agent The transmission sounds that you will hear are normal and sound similar to a fax machine Smart Diagnosis cannot be activated unless your refrigerator is connected to power If your refrigerator is unable to turn on then troubleshooting must be done without using Smart Diagnosis Using Smart Diagnosi...

Page 32: ...frigerators require more operating time but use less energy due to more efficient technology Refrigerator was recently plugged in or power restored The refrigerator will take up to 24 hours to cool completely Door opened often or a large amount of food hot food was added Adding food and opening the door warms the refrigerator requiring the compressor to run longer in order to cool the refrigerator...

Page 33: ...frigerator should not be operated in temperatures above 43 C A large amount of food or hot food was added to either compartment Adding food warms the compartment requiring the cooling system to run Allowing hot food to cool to room temperature before putting it in the refrigerator will reduce this effect Doors not closed correctly See the Doors will not close correctly or pop open section in Parts...

Page 34: ...vent condensation and frost Food is freezing in the refrigerator compartment Food with high water content was placed near an air vent Rearrange items with high water content away from air vents Refrigerator temperature control is set incorrectly If the temperature is too cold adjust the control one increment at a time and wait for the temperature to stabilize Refer to the Setting the Controls sect...

Page 35: ...n Refrigerator is not resting solidly on the floor Floor is weak or uneven or leveling legs need to be adjusted See the Door Alignment section Refrigerator with linear compressor was jarred while running Normal Operation Whooshing Evaporator fan motor is circulating air through the refrigerator and freezer compartments Normal Operation Air is being forced over the condenser by the condenser fan No...

Page 36: ...are dirty or sticky Clean the gaskets and the surfaces that they touch Rub a thin coat of appliance polish or kitchen wax on the gaskets after cleaning Door was recently closed When you open the door warmer air enters the refrigerator As the warm air cools it can create a vacuum If the door is hard to open wait one minute to allow the air pressure to equalize then see if it opens more easily Refri...