LG GSX961NSAZ, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ... keep it handy for reference at all times MFL67447821 Rev 06_041320 Copyright 2017 2020 LG Electronics Inc All Rights Reserved EN ENGLISH Questo manuale d istruzione è fornito da trovaprezzi it Scopri tutte le offerte per LG GSX961NSAZ o cerca il tuo prodotto tra le migliori offerte di Frigoriferi e Congelatori ...

Page 2: ... Appliance 18 OPERATION 19 Parts and Functions 19 Notes for Operation 23 Using Control Panel 25 Water Dispenser Tank Non plumbed models only 26 Water and Ice Dispenser 28 Automatic Icemaker 28 InstaView Function 30 Door in Door 30 Fresh Vegetable Drawer 31 Other Functions 32 SMART FUNCTIONS 33 LG ThinQ Application 33 Smart Diagnosis 35 MAINTENANCE 36 Notes for Cleaning 36 Cleaning the Condenser Co...

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: ... Ensure that the socket outlet is properly grounded and that the earth pin on the power cord is not damaged or removed from the power plug For more details on grounding inquire at an LG Electronics customer information centre This appliance is equipped with a power cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding power plug The power plug must be plugged into an appropriate socket outl...

Page 5: ... not install or store the appliance in any outdoor area or any area that is subject to weathering conditions such as direct sunlight wind rain or temperatures below freezing Do not place the appliance in direct sunlight or expose it to the heat from heating appliances such as stoves or heaters Be careful not to expose the rear of the appliance when installing Be careful not to let the appliance do...

Page 6: ...pliance Be careful of nearby children when you open or close the appliance door The door may bump the child and cause injury Avoid the danger of children getting trapped inside the appliance A child trapped inside the appliance can cause suffocation Do not place heavy or fragile objects containers filled with liquid combustible substances flammable objects such candles lamps etc or heating devices...

Page 7: ...ce 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 grip the power plug firmly and pull straight out from the socket outlet Do not spray water or inflammable substances toothpaste alcohol thinner benzene flammable liquid abrasive etc over the in...

Page 8: ...ear of obstruction Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer 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...

Page 9: ...as air mixture if a leak in the refrigerating circuit occurs the 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 suppl...

Page 10: ... door in door as a chopping board and ensure it is not scratched by a sharp tool as this may cause appliance damage Do not hang from the appliance door storage room shelf or fridge door in door or climb up into it Do not store an excessive amount of water bottles or containers for side dishes on the door baskets Prevent animals from nibbling on the power cable or water hose Do not open or close th...

Page 11: ...rost from the appliance contact an LG Electronics customer information centre Disposal of Your Old Appliance This crossed out wheeled bin symbol indicates that waste electrical and electronic products WEEE should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream Old electrical products can contain hazardous substances so correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential ne...

Page 12: ...signed to operate within a limited range of ambient temperatures depending on the climate zone Do not use the appliance at a temperature exceeding the limit 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 Extend...

Page 13: ...er cord house fuse or circuit breaker before installing or servicing the appliance Failure to follow these instructions may result in death fire or electric shock Removing the Freezer Door 1 The water supply line is connected to the top right part in the back of the appliance Remove the connected water tube by pressing the collet towards the tube connector 2 Remove the screw of the hinge cover on ...

Page 14: ...or 1 Disconnect all wire harnesses a 2 Rotate the hinge lever b clockwise Lift the top hinge c free of the hinge lever latch d CAUTION When lifting the hinge free of the latch be careful that the door does not fall forward It is recommended that two or more people carry out the door removal and refitting 3 Remove the door by lifting it off the bottom hinge pin CAUTION Place the door on a non scrat...

Page 15: ...refitted e Not straight f Damaged g Stretched 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 5 mm Reference Keeper nut Adjustment hinge pin 1 Turn the keeper nut clockwise using the spanner To l...

Page 16: ...tion system is connected to your cold water supply the water pressure to the reverse osmosis system needs to be a minimum of 138 kPa to 827 kPa 1 4 8 4 kgf cm WARNING Unplug the appliance before carrying out any work on connecting the water line Failure to do so may cause electric shock Only connect the water line to a cold water supply Failure to do so may cause the water filter to malfunction Wa...

Page 17: ...ely into the filter fit the locking clip into position under the pull up collar 3 Repeat on the other end of the filter using the remainder of the water tube Connecting to the Water Tap 1 Push the water tube into the hole of the tap connector supplied in the accessories The pipe should be held firmly whilst the connector is pushed onto the pipe 2 Ensure that the rubber washer is fitted inside to t...

Page 18: ...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 19: ...ther 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 1 2 3 4 NOTE means that this feature varies depending on the model purchased The appearance or components of the appliance may differ from ...

Page 20: ...20 EN Interior 1 1 2 3 5 4 6 7 8 11 9 10 12 13 14 15 17 16 1 1 2 3 5 4 6 7 8 11 9 10 12 13 14 15 17 16 ...

Page 21: ...ods 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 where refrigerated foods and other items are stored The shelf height can be adjusted by inserting the shelf in another groove...

Page 22: ...ge or the vegetable drawer 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 Fridge Door Basket This is where small packages of refrigerated foods drinks and sauce containers are stored 13 14 15 16 17 NOTE means that this feature varies depending on the model purchased The 2 star sect...

Page 23: ...the appliance Suggestion for 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 temperatu...

Page 24: ...sively low temperature for food it may become frozen Do not set 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 ...

Page 25: ...ending 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 cleaning it the button function may operate Pure N Fresh This sets the Pure N Fresh function This function reduces and removes odors inside the fridge compartment Express Freeze This ...

Page 26: ...sabled 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 Press and hold the Lock button for 3 seconds When the Lock function is set all buttons are locked When you press the Lock button for 3 seconds the Lock Unlock icon on the control panel lights The...

Page 27: ... after installing the appliance it should be washed before filling it with water Check if the water dispenser tank has been placed on the appliance correctly If it is not assembled correctly water may leak from the tank into the appliance If there is an insufficient amount of water in the water dispenser tank ice cube size and quantity may be affected and may result in no ice being made If there i...

Page 28: ...ed item for the previously set mode will continue to be dispensed If the cup rim is small water may splash out of the glass or miss it completely Use a cup with a rim of over 68 mm in diameter when dispensing water cubed ice or crushed ice When the ice maker produces smaller ice cubes or the cubes become lumped together the amount of water supplied to the ice maker may be low due to insufficient w...

Page 29: ...with a rubber spatula Dispensing cubed ice periodically can also help prevent frost buildup If discolored ice is dispensed check the water tank and the water supply for a possible source If the problem continues contact the LG Electronics customer information centre Do not use the ice or water until the problem is corrected Never use thin crystal glass or crockery to collect ice Such containers ma...

Page 30: ...Knock near the center 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 Door in Door Pull the lever at the bottom of the door upwards until the door in door opens There is plenty of storage s...

Page 31: ...dity in the vegetable crisper drawer can be controlled by sliding the lever in either direction If moved to the left side the air guide will be open and allow air to circulate through the drawer for reduced humidity And if moved to the right side the air guide will be closed and will maintain any humidity that is currently in the crisper drawer The closed state is recommended for storing vegetable...

Page 32: ... 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 and an error code is displayed even when any button is pressed When this occurs do not turn off the power and immediately contact the LG Electronics customer information centre If you turn off the power the repair technician from...

Page 33: ...hat 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 manual LG ThinQ is not responsible for any network connection problems or any faults malfunctions or errors caused by network connection If the appliance is having trouble connecting to the Wi Fi networ...

Page 34: ...he 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 Wi Fi f icon will be turned off Wireless LAN Module Specifications Model LCW 004 Frequency Range 2412 to 2472 MHz Output Power Max IEEE 802 11b 17 82 dBm IEEE 802 11g 17 72 dBm IEEE 802 11n 16 61 dBm Wireless function S W ...

Page 35: ...o change without prior notice and may have a different form depending on where you are located Using LG ThinQ to Diagnose Issues If you experience a problem with your Wi Fi equipped appliance it can transmit troubleshooting data to a smartphone using the LG ThinQ application Launch the LG ThinQ application and select the Smart Diagnosis feature in the menu Follow the instructions provided in the L...

Page 36: ...e 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 etc thinner bleach benzene flammable liquid abrasive etc For the appliance exterior use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water Do not use abrasive or hars...

Page 37: ...malfunctions If the replacement period has passed the bacteria and odor removal performance may deteriorate Please note that if you wash the filter with water the filter performance may also deteriorate Caution should be taken not to change the direction of the filter to be inserted into the filter cover When setting the appliance to On or Power mode after replacing the filter check if the LED lam...

Page 38: ...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 39: ...ted on the Replacement Filter icon or at least every 6 months To give you enough time to get a new filter the light will come on just before the capacity of the current filter runs out Changing the filter on time ensures that you always get fresh and clean water from the appliance 1 Unplug the appliance 2 Turn off the water supply to the appliance 3 Remove the disposable water filter 4 Install the...

Page 40: ...ood 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 f...

Page 41: ...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 42: ...velled 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 is...

Page 43: ... 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 44: ...r supply valve closed For plumbed models only Open the water supply valve Water tastes strange Is the taste of water different when comparing it with the taste of water from the previous water purifier Has the purified water or cold water not been used for an extended period of time Has it been a long time since you installed and replaced the filter If an expired filter is used the purification pe...

Page 45: ...ith 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...

Page 46: ...s 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 Th...

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