LG GWL3113NS, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...SXS REFRIGERATOR Please read this owner s manual thoroughly before operating and keep it handy for reference at all times www lg com P No MFL68029538 OWNER S MANUAL ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS ...

Page 2: ...n the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured Green or Green and Yellow The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Red If a 13 amp BS 1363 plug is used fit a 13 amp BS 1362 fuse ...

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Page 4: ...rticularly when your hands are damp or wet Skin could adhere to these extremely cold surfaces Unplug the power cord from the power outlet for cleaning or other maintenance Never touch the appliance with wet hands as you may receive an electric shock or injure yourself Never damage press severely bend pull or twist the power cord as damage to the cord may cause a fire or electric shock Naver touch ...

Page 5: ... you have doubts as to whether the appliance is properly earthed Do not move refrigerator while the refrigerator is operating Compressor may occur a temporary rattling noise This is normal and will not impact on the performance or the life of the compressor The rattling will stop after the refrigerator comes to a rest It is advised that this appliance should be connected through an independent pow...

Page 6: ...he refriger ant type and amount Applicable to some models only 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 l...

Page 7: ...nd options vary by model Your model may not include every option NOTE Freezer Compartment Refrigerator Compartment Automatic Icemaker Extra door rack Optional Shelf LED Lamp Door rack Drawer 2 Door rack Shelf Wine rack Optional Shelf Egg Box Optional Refreshment center Optional No Plumbing Ice Water Optional LED Lamp Dairy Corner Door Rack Door Rack Door Rack Vegetable drawer Process of freezing o...

Page 8: ...er installation Never use gas pipes telephone lines or other potential lightening rods as ground Improper use of the ground plug can result in electric shock If the appliance generates a strange noise a burning or smell or smoke unplug the power plug immediately and contact your nearest service center If any dust or water is in refrigerator pull out power plug and contact your LG Electronics servi...

Page 9: ...he cover Remove connection wires if any except for the earth line When removing the upper hinge be careful that the door does not fall forwards NOTE If you have removed the refrigerator compartment door to pass the appliance through an access door lay the door down but be careful not to damage the feed water pipe tube NOTE If a tube end is deformed or abraded trim the end with sharp knife until pe...

Page 10: ... l l a t s n i r o f t i k r e t l i f r e t a w h t i w s n o i t c u r t s n i o t r e f e R r u o l o c e m a s h c t a m e b u t r e t a w e h t t a h t l u f e r a c e B d e n i m a x e e b d l u o h s s e c a l p e s e h t n i e g a k a e l e h t d e s u g n i e b e r o f e B N O I T A L L A T S N I E N I L R E T A W r e v o c t o n s e o d y t n a r r a W G L The cost of connection to a wat...

Page 11: ...ting the front side using the height adjustment screw If the doors do not close correctly performance may be affected After levelling the door height Next 1 Wipe off all dust accumulated during shipping and clean your appliance thoroughly 2 Install accessories such as the ice cube box cover evaporating tray etc in their proper places They are packed together to prevent possible damage during shipp...

Page 12: ...ent screw Right height adjustment screw 11 Installation Model GSL32 GSP32 GWL27 GWP27 The refrigerator doors will close smoothly by adjusting the front side using the height adjustment screw If the doors do not close correctly performance may be affected 1 Wipe off all dust accumulated during shipping and clean your appliance thoroughly 2 Install accessories such as the ice cube box cover evaporat...

Page 13: ...and for 2 hours after installation NOTE Starting When your refrigerator is first installed allow it to stabilize at normal operating temperatures for 2 3 hours prior to filling it with fresh or frozen foods If operation is interrupted wait 5 minutes before restarting ENGLISH 12 Function display board Type 1 Type 2 Dispenser Refreshment Center Adjusting the temperatures and functions Operation Mode...

Page 14: ... the display panel may result in its malfunction Please keep the display panel dry and clean NOTE Water Ice output Dispenser push switch Function display board Option Type 1 Type 2 Refreshment Centre button Optional Refreshment Centre Optional Adjusting the temperatures and functions Model GSL32 GSP32 GWL27 GWP27 ...

Page 15: ...n the refrigerator compartment The actual inner temperature varies depending on the food status The indicated temperature is a target temperature not the actual temperature within the refrigerator Until your refrigerator has settled from transit it will not perform at its optimum It takes 2 or 3 days for the fridge to stabilise During this period please adjust the temperature as above Model GSL32 ...

Page 16: ... the ice or water Cubed Ice Select cubed ice by pressing the selection button which will be highlighted Water Select water by pressing the selection button which will be highlighted Crushed Ice Select crushed ice by pressing the selection button which will be highlighted Dispenser use on some model Door mounted automatic icemaker on some model The sound produced when the ice drops into the ice sto...

Page 17: ...ly a small amount of ice left in the storage bin Allow approximately one day for the ice maker to restock If the ice forms into a solid lump and interrupts the operation of the automatic ice maker mechanism remove the ice storage bin separate the ice discard the inseparable ice and put the usable ice pieces back into the bin The intermittent dispensing of ice is normal However since ice may get st...

Page 18: ...nd when the door is closed Diagnosis failure detection function The Diagnosis function automatically detects the problem when a failure is found whilst using of refrigerator If a fault occurs and none of the refrigerator buttons or functions are working do not turn power off but immediately contact your local service centre Once powered off it may not be possible for a service engineer to use the ...

Page 19: ...may be splashed if ice is added after the drink Never touch the ice outlet either with hands or any implement Touching the ice outlet may cause a breakage or hand injury Never remove the ice maker cover It might be necessary from time to time to level the ice so the storage bin can fill to capacity If ice is allowed to pile up near the ice maker the ice maker may think that it is already full and ...

Page 20: ... them There is a replacement indicator light for the water filter cartridge on the dispenser The water filter should be replacedevery six months The filter light comes on as a reminder to let you know when to replace filter After replacing the filter press and hold the button for more than 3 seconds to reset the indicator Next icon indicates the condition of the water tank on no plumbing model Whe...

Page 21: ...hout opening the refrigerator door thus saving electricity Inner lamp is lit in the refrigerator compartment when the minibar door opens making it easy to identify the contents Never use the minibar door as a chopping board and take care not to damage it with sharp tools Never rest or press on the open minibar door The minibar can not function correctly without the cover Only applies to models wit...

Page 22: ...f slightly tilt the shelf to pull it out How to disassemble Dairy corner You can store dairy goods such as butter cheese etc How to use Hold the basket with both hands and pull it out by pulling it up 1 If you close the refrigerator door with the dairy corner left open on the door side the refrigerator door may not be closed properly Therefore you must be careful How to disassemble Wine holder App...

Page 23: ...nds of type 23 24 C and press on Express frz button several hours before placing fresh produce in the freezer compartment to get maximum capacity As a rule 4 hours is adequate Deodorizer Applicable to some models only Fresh Air Filter How to use the deodorizing system Max Freezing capacity This system efficiently absorbs strong odours by using an optical catalyst This system does not have any affe...

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Page 26: ...s frozen foods such as meat fish ice cream frozen snacks etc Store small packed frozen food Temperature is likely to increase as door opens So do not store long term food such ice cream etc Store meat fish chicken etc after wrapping them with tin foil Store dry Store milk products such as butter cheese etc Place this egg box in the proper location Store foods of frequent use such as beverage etc S...

Page 27: ...tric shock Do not place a lighted candle in the refrigerator for removing bad odors This may result in electric shock or fire Bottles should be stored tightly together so that they do not fall out Do not store bottles in the freezer compartment they may break when frozen Do not refreeze food that has been thawed This causes loss of taste and nutrients Please observe maximum storage times and expir...

Page 28: ...s you may hear Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one didn t make Because the sounds are new to you you might be concerned about them Most of the new sounds are normal Hard surfaces like the floor walls and cabinets can make the sounds seem louder than they describes the kinds of actually are The following sounds and what may be making them The defrost timer will click when the au...

Page 29: ...and then dry Exterior Interior After cleaning WARNING Do not directly spray water inside or outside the refrigerator There is a risk of fire or electric shock Do not spray cleaning products directly on the display Printed letters on the display may come off Remove any foreign matter or dust from the power plug pins But do not use a wet or damp cloth when cleaning the plug remove any foreign materi...

Page 30: ...ion until the tank is empty 5 Clean the water tank with a soft sponge and rinse it under tap water 6 Fill the water tank with fresh water Dispense 3 cups of water one after another with 20s breaks Fill the water tank with boiled water and dispense one cup 7 Check taste of water If the taste is tainted repeat action no 6 until water has non suspicious taste We recommend NOT to leave water inside th...

Page 31: ...ver five minutes you must deactivate the lock and then reactivate it 2 Open the right refrigerator door 3 Hold the mouthpiece of your phone in front of the speaker that is located on the right hinge of the refrigerator door when instructed to do so by the call center 4 Press and hold the Freezer Temperature button for three seconds while continuing to hold your phone to the speaker 5 After you hea...

Page 32: ...under these conditions Refrigerator has recently been disconnected for a period of time It takes some hours for the refrigerator to cool down completely Large amounts of warm or hot food may have been stored recently Warm food will cause the refrigerator to run longer until the desired temperature is reached Doors are opened too frequently or too long Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it t...

Page 33: ...too warm Temperatures in the refrigerator or freezer are too warm Freezer control is set too warm Set the refrigerator control to a colder setting until the freezer or refrigerator temperature is satisfactory Refrigerator control is set too warm Refrigerator control has some effect on freezer temperature Set the refrigerator control to a colder setting until the freezer or refrigerator temperature...

Page 34: ... in the refrigerator It is normal for dishes to vibrate slightly Move dishes slightly Make sure refrigerator is level and firmly set on floor It is normal for the refrigerator to have a slight lean backwards Refrigerator is touching wall or cabinets Move refrigerator so that it does not touch the wall or refrigerator Water Moisture Ice inside refrigerator Moisture collects on the inside walls of t...

Page 35: ...is level and can adequately support refrigerator Contact carpenter to correct sagging or sloping floor It is normal for the refrigerator to have a slight lean backwards Refrigerator is touching wall or cabinets Move refrigerator Drawers are difficult to move Food is touching shelf on top of the drawer Keep less food in drawer Track that drawer slides on is dirty Clean drawer and track Dispenser Di...

Page 36: ...ater has an odd taste and or odour Water has been in the tank for too long Dispense and discard 7 glasses of water to freshen the supply Dispense and discard an additional 7 glasses to completely rinse out tank Unit not properly connected to cold water line Connect unit to cold water line which supplies water to kitchen tap Sound of ice dropping This sound is normally made when automatically made ...

Page 37: ... disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health 4 For more detailed information about disposal of your old appliance please contact your local Council waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product DISPOSAL OF YOUR OLD APPLIANCE This product contains fluorinated greenhouse gases covered by the Kyoto Protocol...