LG GRL2187EP, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ... REFRIGERATOR Please read this owner s manual thoroughly before operating and keep it handy for reference at all times Lea detenidamente el contenido de esta tarjeta de Garantia P No MFL63728508 www lg com ENGLISH ESPAÑOL PORTUGUÊS ...

Page 2: ...ng Frozen Food 28 Suggestion for Energy Saving 28 Refrigerator section Refrigerator Shelves 29 Bottle Holder 29 Crisper Humidity Control 30 Removing Crisper 30 Glide N Serve 30 Modular Door Bin 31 Dairy Bin 31 Utility Bin 31 Dispenser Drip Tray 31 Freezer section Ice Bin 32 DuraBase Divider 32 Filter 33 Care and Cleaning 34 35 General Cleaning Tips 34 Outside 34 Inside Walls 34 Door Liner and Gask...

Page 3: ...e chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed WARNING CAUTION DANGER Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous even if they will sit for just a few days If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator please follow the instructions at right to help prevent accidents BEFORE YOU THROW AWA...

Page 4: ...hecked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded Repair or replace immediately all electric service cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either the plug or connector end When moving your refrigerator away from the wall be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord Keep f...

Page 5: ... WARNING Connect to potable water supply only Refer to instructions with water filter kit for installation w w WARNING The refrigerant and insulation blowing gas used in the appliance require special disposal procedures When disposal please consult with service agent or a similarly qualified person w w WARNING Please do not use a dishwasher to clean the lower drawers the high temperature may cause...

Page 6: ...leaning or other requirements It may cause electric shock or injury Pull out the power plug not by grasping the cord but the plug of its end It may cause electric shock or short circuit to fire Make sure of grounding 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 The i...

Page 7: ...cause injury fire or electric shock when opening or closing the door Do not install the refrigerator in the wet place or the place which water or rain splashes Deterioration of insulation of electric parts may cause electric leakage Do not use or store inflammable materials ether benzene alcohol medicine LP gas spray or cosmetics near or in the refrigerator It may cause explosion or fire Benzene E...

Page 8: ...aterial or chemical reaction 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 Use ...

Page 9: ...in the freezer It may freeze the contents to break the bottle to cause injury Do not insert the hands into the bottom of the refrigerator The iron plate of the bottom may cause injury Because opening or closing the door of the refrigerator may cause injury to the person around it be careful please Opening or closing the door may cause feet or hands to be caught in the chink in door or the child to...

Page 10: ...of refrigerant used The room must be 1m2 in size for every 8g of R600a refrigerant inside the appliance The amount of refrigerant in your particular appliance is shown on the identification plate inside the appliance Never start up an appliance showing any signs of damage If in doubt consult your dealer w w WARNING w Keep ventilation openings in the appliance enclosure or in the built in structure...

Page 11: ...F G E H I J L K M N A B G H E I J L M K C D N F ENGLISH Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features Page references are included for your convenience NOTE This guide covers several different models The refrigerator you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed below The locations of the features shown below may not match your model To keep a position of inner pa...

Page 12: ...the leveling screws clockwise to raise the unit counterclockwise to lower it 2 Install this appliance in an area where the temperature is between 13 C and 43 C If the temperature around the appliance is too low or high cooling ability may be adversely affected 3 Too small a distance from adjacent items may result in lowered freezing capability and increased electricity consumption charges Allow at...

Page 13: ...osen the set screws with a 2 5 mm 3 32 Allen wrench and remove the handle NOTE If the handle mounting fasteners need to be tightened or removed use a 1 4 Allen wrench 2 Removing Freezer Drawer Handle Loosen the set screws located on the lower side of the handle with a 3 1 mm 1 8 Allen wrench and remove the handle NOTE If the handle mounting fasteners need to be tightened or removed use a 1 4 Allen...

Page 14: ... set screws with a 2 5 mm 3 32 Allen wrench NOTE If the handle mounting fasteners need to be tightened or removed use a 1 4 Allen wrench 2 Replacing Freezer Drawer Handle Place the handle on the door by adjusting handle footprints to fit mounting fastners and tighten the set screws on the bottom of the handle with a 3 1 mm 1 8 Allen wrench NOTE If the handle mounting fasteners need to be tightened...

Page 15: ...nterclockwise Lift the top hinge 7 free of the hinge lever latch 8 IMPORTANT When lifting the hinge free of the latch be careful that the door does not fall forward Lift the door from the middle hinge pin and remove the door w w CAUTION Always attach detach with the door open to 90 Place the door inside facing up on a nonscratching surface To remove the right refrigerator door 1 Open door Loosen t...

Page 16: ... top Position cover 2 into place lnsert and tighten cover screw 1 Left Door Lower the door onto middle hinge pin 9 Fit top hinge 7 over hinge lever latch 8 and into place Rotate lever 6 clockwise to secure hinge Install the grounding screw 5 and connect the three wire harnesses 4 Push the water supply tube into the hole on the top case and pull it out on the backplate Insert the water supply tube ...

Page 17: ...reezer drawer pull the drawer open to full extension Remove the drawer and Ice bin by lifting the basket from the rail system 2 Remove the screws of the rail on both sides 3 With both hands hold both sides of the door and pull it up to separate it from the rails 4 With both hands flex the center bar enough to allow the gears on both ends to release from the track w CAUTION When you remove the draw...

Page 18: ... the freezer drawer pull the drawer open to full extension Remove the lower DuraBase basket by lifting the basket from the rail system 2 Remove the screws of the rail on both sides 3 With both hands hold both sides of the door and pull it up to separate it from the rails 4 With both hands flex the center bar enough to allow the gears on both ends to release from the track w CAUTION When you remove...

Page 19: ...drawer Reinstalling Pullout Drawer Top Drawer 1 To reinstall the freezer drawer hold the center bar with both hands and pull it out until both rails are fully extended 2 Hook door supports 1 into rail tabs 2 3 Lower door into final position and tighten the screws 3 Make sure you have a right rail cover for each side 4 With the drawer pulled out to full extension insert the drawer and Ice Bin in th...

Page 20: ...g Pullout Drawer Bottom drawer 1 To reinstall the freezer drawer hold the center bar with both hands and pull it out until both rails are fully extended 2 Hook door supports 1 into rail tabs 2 3 Lower door into final position and tighten the screws 3 Make sure you have a right rail cover for each side 4 With the drawer pulled out to full extension insert the lower basket in the rail assembly w WAR...

Page 21: ...ther You may have to exert slight pressure on doors to get them to close completely Door Alignment If the space between your doors is uneven follow the instructions below to align the doors 1 With one hand lift up the door you want to raise at middle hinge 2 With other hand use pliers to insert snap ring as shown 3 Insert additional snap rings until the doors are aligned Three snap rings are provi...

Page 22: ...oth sections to eliminate odors To prevent odor transfer and drying out of food wrap or cover foods tightly See the Food Storage Guide section for details SETTING THE CONTROLS The LED display shows the temperature settings dispenser options water filter door alarm and locking status messages DISPENSER SELECTION INDICATOR Shows Cubed ice or Crushed Ice selection that will be dispensed when the push...

Page 23: ...s function places the display into the Power Saving Mode Simultaneously press the FREEZER and EXPRESS FRZ buttons and hold them for 5 seconds until a tone sounds All LED lights will turn on and then off When the Power Saving Mode is activated the display will remain off until the next time the door is opened The display will also turn on when any button is pressed and it will remain on for 20 seco...

Page 24: ...ess both ends and not the center It only works when you press the center of the button Controlling The Dispenser Light Press the LIGHT FILTER button to turn the dispenser light on and off w CAUTION When filling the container with a small opening use it near the opening of the water or ice dispenser as close as possible Do not dispense ice into fine china or crystal glasses China or crystal can bre...

Page 25: ...EEZING function runs the freezer compartment at the coldest setting for a 24 hour period to increase icemaking by up to about 20 and then turns off automatically NOTE Press the button again to cancel the EXPRESS FREEZING function ALARM LOCK3SECS ALARM LOCK3SECS LIGHT FILTER EXPRESS FRZ Press and hold the ALARM LOCK button for three seconds to lock the dispenser and all of the other control panel f...

Page 26: ...ill freeze food in the refrigerator compartment This could also cause the icemaker to not produce ice NOTE If the On Off switch on the icemaker is set to Off for an extended time the ice compartment will gradually warm up to the temperature of the refrigerator compartment To prevent ice cubes from melting and leaking from the dispenser ALWAYS empty the ice bin when the icemaker is set to Off for m...

Page 27: ...paper bag on a refrigerator shelf Remove store wrapping and trim or tear off bruised and discolored areas Wash in cold water and drain Place in plastic bag or plastic container and store in crisper Place in plastic bags or plastic container and store in crisper Use fresh fish and shellfish the same day purchased Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or aluminum foil Plastic containers with tight lids ...

Page 28: ...e freezer than will freeze within 24 hours Leave enough space in the freezer for air to circulate around packages Be careful to leave enough room at the front so the door can close tightly Storage times will vary according to the quality and type of food the type of packaging or wrap used airtight and moisture proof and the storage temperature Ice crystals inside a sealed package are normal This s...

Page 29: ...es NOTE Glass shelves are heavy Use special care when removing them to avoid dropping them Adjusting Shelves Remove shelves from the shipping position and replace shelves in the position you want To remove a shelf Tilt up the front of the shelf Lift up the back and pull out the shelf To reinstall a shelf Tilt up the front of the shelf and guide the shelf hooks into the slots at a desired height Th...

Page 30: ...e the glass 1 Lift up the glass under the crisper cover 2 Pull the glass up and out GLIDE N SERVE The Glide N Serve provides storage space with a variable temperature control that keeps the compartment colder than refrigerator This drawer can be used for large party trays deli items or beverages but this drawer can t be used for vegetable Controls The control regulates the air temperature in the d...

Page 31: ...lift it and pull straight out 2 To replace the dairy bin slide it in above the desired location and push down until it stops UTILITY BIN Store the utility bin on interior shelf not on door shelf w w CAUTION Do not use the utility bin as an ice storage bin in the freezer compartment The utility bin can easily break if it freezes DISPENSER DRIP TRAY The dispenser drip tray has no self draining funct...

Page 32: ...ider allows you to organize the Durabase area into sections 1 To remove pull divider staight up 2 To install hook top corners of divider over top edge of durabase w w WARNING If the Durabase divider is removed there is enough open space for children or pets to crawl inside To prevent accidental child and pet entrapment or suffocation risk DO NOT allow them to play inside of drawer USING YOUR REFRI...

Page 33: ... in its vertical position and firmly push the new filter cartridge into place until it stops Replace with a new cartridge 1 Use the handle to twist the cartridge clockwise about one turn until the handle is in a horizontal position You will feel the filter click into place NOTE If the filter will not turn from side to side it isn t fully inserted After replacing the filter dispense for 2 minutes f...

Page 34: ...arm water Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth INSIDE WALLS allow freezer to warm up so cloth won t stick To help remove odors you can wash the inside of the refrigerator with a mixture of baking soda and warm water Mix 2 tablespoons baking soda to 1 quart of water 26 g soda to 1 liter water Be sure the baking soda is completely dissolved so does it not scratch th...

Page 35: ...m open far enough for air to get in This stops odor and mold from building up WHEN YOU MOVE When you are moving your refrigerator to a new home follow these steps to prepare it for the move 1 Remove all food from the refrigerator and pack all frozen food in dry ice 2 Depending on your model turn the thermostat control refrigerator control to OFF See the Setting the Controls section 3 Unplug the re...

Page 36: ...sition the larger the cubes will be Pressing at highest position returns indicator to lowest position WHEN YOU SHOULD SET THE ICEMAKER POWER SWITCH TO O OFF When the water supply will be shut off for several hours When the ice bucket is removed for more than a minute or two When the refrigerator will not be used for several days NORMAL SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR The icemaker water valve will buzz as the ...

Page 37: ... necessary Allow the storage tank on the reverse osmosis system to refill after heavy usage If the issue about water pressure from reverse osmosis remains call a licensed qualified plumber All installations must be in accordance with local plumbing code requirements NOTE Wear eye protection For installation hose set will be provided with the refrigerator When reinstalling the hose must be discarde...

Page 38: ...valves are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts Consult with your licensed plumber 5 TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer begins to swell NOTE Do not overtighten or you may crush the tubing 6 ROUTE THE TUBING Route the tubing between the cold water line and the refrigerator Route the tubing through a hole drilled in the wall or floor behind the refr...

Page 39: ...ng into the connection as far as possible While holding the tubing tighten the fitting w w CAUTION Check to see if leaks occurs at water line connections 10 TURN THE WATER ON AT THE SHUTOFF VALVE Tighten any connections that leak Reattach the compressor compartment access cover 11 PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR Arrange the coil of tubing so that it does not vibrate against the back of the refrigerator o...

Page 40: ...r high pitched sound You may hear the evaporator fan motor circulating the air through the refrigerator and freezer compartments As each cycle ends you may hear a gurgling sound due to the refrigerant flowing in your refrigerator Contraction and expansion of the inside walls may cause a popping noise Water dripping on the defrost heater during a defrost cycle may cause a sizzling sound You may hea...

Page 41: ...ator to run longer in order to cool the refrigerator back down Adding a large amount of food warms the refrigerator See the Food Storage Guide section on page 27 In order to conserve energy try to get everything you need out of the refrigerator at once keep food organized so it is easy to find and close the door as soon as the food is removed The refrigerator will take up to 24 hours to cool compl...

Page 42: ...es of ice to avoid discolored or off flavored ice Throw away old ice and make new supply Rewrap foods since odors may migrate to the ice if food is not wrapped properly A filter may need to be installed or replaced to eliminate taste and odor problems See Care and Cleaning section on pages 34 35 Empty and wash bin Discard old cubes The water will evaporate It is normal for water to drip into the d...

Page 43: ...age 22 Wait 24 hours for temperatures to stabilize or even out If the temperature is too cold or too warm move the dial one number at a time Adding food warms the refrigerator It can take a few hours for the refrigerator to return to normal temperature Wrap food tightly and wipe off damp containers prior to storing in the refrigerator to avoid moisture accumulation If necessary repackage food acco...

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