LG GS-M8259PZ, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...R S MANUAL FRIDGE FREEZER Read this owner s manual thoroughly before operating the appliance and keep it handy for reference at all times Copyright 2019 LG Electronics Inc All Rights Reserved MFL69845319 Rev 00_030419 ...

Page 2: ...ation 12 Dimensions and Clearances 12 Ambient Temperature 13 Removing the Door 13 Refitting the Door 14 Adjusting the Height of the Door 14 OPERATION 16 Parts and Functions 16 Notes for Operation 20 Using Control Panel 22 Icemaker 24 Door in Door Optional 26 Other Functions 26 SMART FUNCTIONS 27 Using LG SmartThinQ Application 27 Using Smart Diagnosis 29 MAINTENANCE 30 Notes for Cleaning 30 Cleani...

Page 3: ...AUTION This indicates that the failure to follow 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 includi...

Page 4: ... ordinances If the power cord is damaged or the hole of the socket outlet is loose do not use the power cord and contact an authorized service centre Do not plug the 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 ou...

Page 5: ...oor Do not connect a plug adapter or other accessories to the power plug Operation Do not use the appliance for any purpose storage of medical or experimental materials or shipping other than any domestic household food storage use Unplug the power plug during a severe thunderstorm or lightening or when not in use for a long period of time Do not touch the power plug or the appliance controls with...

Page 6: ...all amount of the gas it is still combustible gas Gas leakage during appliance transport installation or operation can cause fire explosion or injury if sparks are caused Do not use or store flammable or combustible 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 Electroni...

Page 7: ...the appliance in a different location Do not use a hair drier to dry the inside of the appliance or place a candle inside to remove the odours Do not use mechanical 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...

Page 8: ...mmable Materials This symbol alerts you to flammable materials that can ignite and cause a fire 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 po...

Page 9: ...e 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 as this may result in injury 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 ...

Page 10: ...aware when dispensing Do not remove the cover of the automatic icemaker Touching any mechanical part of the automatic icemaker It may result in injury 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...

Page 11: ...11 INSTALLATION EN Compartments Movable Egg Box Optional Spanner Owner s Manual Ring Sheet The appearance or components of the appliance may differ from model to model ...

Page 12: ... noise causing the appliance to fall resulting in injury It could also cause the doors not to close correctly and introduce moisture inside the unit during operation If the appliance front or rear is not level adjust the front feet so that it can be corrected Severe cases may need the floor to be packed out with strips of thin timber Avoid placing the unit near heat sources direct sunlight or mois...

Page 13: ...from SN to T are intended to be used at an ambient temperature between 10 ºC and 43 ºC Removing the Door When it is necessary to move the appliance through a narrow opening removing the doors is the recommended procedure WARNING Disconnect the power cord house fuse or circuit breaker before installing or servicing the appliance Failure to follow these instructions may result in death fire or elect...

Page 14: ... Mount them in the reverse sequence of removal after the appliance is passed through the access door Adjusting the Height of the Door If the door of the appliance is not level adjust the difference in the height of appliance door using the following method NOTE Because the hinge pin may fall out do not adjust the height of the appliance door more than 3 mm Method1 Reference Spanner Keeper nut Adju...

Page 15: ...el 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 driver into groove of the left height adjusting screw and rotate it clockwise If the freezer compartment door is higher than the fridge compartment door Level the door by inserting flat type driver into groove of the right height adjus...

Page 16: ...Door in 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 Door in Door Lever This lever opens Door in Door The appearance or components of the appliance may differ from model to model 1 2 3 ...

Page 17: ... stored LED Lamp The LED lamps inside the appliance light up when you open the door Freezer Shelf Optional This is where frozen foods such as meat fish and ice cream can be stored Freezer Drawer Optional This is for long term storage of frozen items NOTE The 2 star section basket or drawer can be used to store ice and food from 12 C to 18 C for short periods The top shelf of the freezer 1 will rea...

Page 18: ...or Fridge Shelf This is where refrigerated foods and other items are stored Store the foods with higher moisture content at the front of the shelf The actual number of shelves will differ from model to model 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 Door in Door This is where ...

Page 19: ... move it to and use it at a desired position as needed However do not use it as the ice bin or place it on the shelf on top of the fridge or the vegetable drawer Fridge Door Basket This is where small packages of refrigerated foods drinks and sauce containers are stored 6 7 ...

Page 20: ...partment Keep a distance of at least 3 cm from the sensor Please note that a temperature rise after defrosting has a permissible range in the appliance specifications If you wish to minimise the impact this may have on the food storage due to a temperature rise seal or wrap the stored food in several layers The automatic defrosting system in the appliance ensures that the compartment remains free ...

Page 21: ...generally takes up to seven hours however it will automatically turn off after a given time and can also be turned off manually at any given time To get better air circulation insert all inner parts like baskets drawers and shelves Maximum Storage To get better air circulation insert all drawers If large quantities of food are to be stored all the freezer drawers shall be taken out of the applianc...

Page 22: ...ature Freezer Temperature This sets the freezer target temperature Wi Fi This sets the appliance to connect to your home s Wi Fi network Express Freeze This sets Express Freeze functions Lock This locks the buttons on the control panel 1 2 3 4 5 The actual control panel may differ from model to model ...

Page 23: ...indicated setting temperature is a target temperature not actual temperature within the appliance NOTE The default temperature setting may vary depending on the appliance Wait until two or three hours have passed after connecting the appliance to the outlet before storing food in the appliance Setting Express Freeze The function can quickly freeze a large amount of ice or frozen foods When you pre...

Page 24: ...r filling with water be careful not to spill any water when inserting the ice tray into the icemaker Do not close the freezer door roughly after filling the ice tray with water Taking Out Ice Type 2 1 Rotate the ice separation handle on the icemaker clockwise 5 Lift the ice storage bin slightly and remove CAUTION If you open and close the freezer door frequently it may take longer for water to be ...

Page 25: ... part in the proper order Removing the ice tray first could cause damage to the product When removing the icemaker hold onto the ice tray to make sure it doesn t fall out Cleaning the Ice Tray 1 Hold onto the ice tray handle and pull outward to remove it 2 Put it back in its place after cleaning CAUTION When cleaning wipe all components except the ice tray with a wet towel and wait until they are ...

Page 26: ...imes 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 appliance may not operate a...

Page 27: ...y be too far from the router Purchase a Wi Fi repeater range extender to improve the Wi Fi signal strength The Wi Fi connection may not connect or may be interrupted because of the home network environment The network connection may not work properly depending on the Internet service provider The surrounding wireless environment can make the wireless network service run slowly The appliance cannot...

Page 28: ...tering the Appliance or Registering Another User Press and hold the Wi Fi button for 3 seconds to temporarily turn it off Run the LG SmartThinQ 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 Wi Fi icon will be turned off Wireless LAN Module Specifications Model LCW 004 Frequency R...

Page 29: ...Diagnosis NOTE Position the phone so that its microphone is aligned with the speaker hole The Smart Diagnosis sound is generated after around three seconds Hold the phone to the upper right speaker hole and wait while the data is transmitted Do not take the phone off the speaker hole while the data is transmitted The data transfer sound may be harsh to the ear while the Smart Diagnosis data is bei...

Page 30: ...st 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 or damage to the appliance Flammable substances alcohol ethanol methanol isopropyl alcohol isobutyl alc...

Page 31: ...ontents of the drawer Hold the handle of the vegetable drawer and pull it out completely until it outward gently until it stops 2 Lift the vegetable drawer up and remove it by pulling it out Refitting the Vegetable 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 n...

Page 32: ...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 33: ...you put warm or moist food inside without sealing it in a container Store food in a covered or sealed container Frost has formed in the freezer compartment Doors may not be closed properly Check if the food item inside the appliance is blocking the door and make sure that the door is tightly closed Did you store hot food without cooling it first Cool the hot food first before putting it in the fri...

Page 34: ...the appliance is installed or during the summer You can be assured that this is not a problem and is quite normal There is water inside or outside of the appliance Is there water leakage around the appliance Check if the water has leaked from a sink or another place Is there water on the bottom of the appliance Check if the water is from the thawed frozen food or a broken or dropped container The ...

Page 35: ...rtment will increase slowing down the ice production speed Close the appliance door completely Ice is not dispensed Is there ice in the ice bin Check whether there is ice in the ice bin Is the ice clumped in the ice bin Separate the ice bin and shake it Discard the remaining clumped ice after shaking the ice bin Unable to hear the sound of ice coming out In the control panel select the modes for c...

Page 36: ...ted carbon is harmless to humans Has the purified water or cold water not been used for an extended period of time The taste of old water may change due to bacterial growth Use the product after dispensing and discharging approximately 5 litres approximately three minutes from the water dispenser Clicking noises The defrost control will click when the automatic defrost cycle begins and ends The th...

Page 37: ... connect to is incorrect Find the Wi Fi network connected to your smartphone and remove it then register your appliance on LG SmartThinQ Mobile data for your smartphone is turned on Turn off the Mobile data of your smartphone and register the appliance using the Wi Fi network The wireless network name SSID is set incorrectly The wireless network name SSID should be a combination of English letters...

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