LG GC-181SA User manual

FRIDGE-FREEZER
User's Guide
GC-181SA
Please read this User's Guide carefully
before operating and keep it handy for
reference at all times.

Introduction
Precaution
Important Safety Instruction
This fridge-freezer must be properly installed and
located in accordance with the Installation
Instruction before it is used.
Never unplug your fridge-freezer by pulling on the
power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight
out from the outlet.
When moving your appliance away from the wall,
be careful not to roll over or damage the power
cord.
After your fridge-freezer is in operation, do not
touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment,
particularly when hands are damp or wet. Skin may
adhere to these extremely cold surfaces.
Pull out the power plug prior to cleaning the
fridge-freezer.
Never damage, severely bend, pull out, or twist
the power cord because power cord damage may
cause a fire or electronic shock.
Never place glass products in the freezer because they
may be broken when their inner contents are frozen.
Don't Use an
Extension Cord
If possible, connect the fridge-freezer to its own
individual electrical outlet to prevent it and other
appliances or household lights from causing an overload.
Accessibility of
Supply Plug
Supply Cord
Replacement
The supply plug of the refrigerator-freezer should be
placed in easy accessible position for quick disconnection
in emergency.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified
person in order to avoid a hazard.
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Introduction
Danger
Important Safety Instruction
Risk of child entrapment.
Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer:
Take off the doors.
Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily
climb inside.
wwWarning wKeep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure
or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
wDo not use mechanical devices or other means to
accelerate the defrosting process, other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
wDo not damage the refrigerant circuit.
wDo not use electrical appliances inside the food
storage compartments of the appliance, unless they
are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
wThe refrigerant and insulation blowing gas used in
the appliance require special disposal procedures.
At disposal, please consult with service agent or
a similarly qualified person.
Don't store
Don't store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Grounding
(Earthing)
In the event of an electric short circuit, grounding (earthing)
reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape
wire for the electric current. In order to prevent possible
electric shock, this appliance must be grounded. Improper
use of the grounding plug can result in an electric shock.
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.

Introduction
Identification of Parts
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Evaporator
Ice Tray
Drip Tray
Shelves
Vegetable
Drawer
Thermostat
Control Dial
Eva Door
Commodity
Racks
Egg Tray
Bottle Rack
Magnetic
Door Seal
Leveling
Screws

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Installation
Location
•Avoid placing the refrigerator near any heat sources, direct
sunlight or moisture.
•Sufficient air circulation is essential for the efficient operation
of your refrigerator.
•If your refrigerator is
placed in a recessed area
in the wall, allow at least
30 mm or greater
clearance above the
refrigerator and 25 mm
or more from the wall.
•If the floor is carpeted, the refrigerator should be elevated
25 mm from the floor.
Installation with/without
Top Table
1. When installing with Top
Table (free standing), push
the refrigerator until the air
circulating hole of Top
Table nearly reaches the
wall.
2. When installing without
Top Table, align the door
front edge to the front edge of
kitchen furniture.
How to Remove Top Table
1. Unscrew 2 bolts at the rear
of top table.
2. Hold the rear of top table
and push forwoards with
lifting up top table slightly.
30 mm
25 mm
wwWarning Try not to use the refrigerator for a prolonged time
where the temperature drops below 16°C or rises
above 32°C.
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Installation
Adjusting Leveling Screws
•To avoid vibrations the refrigerator has to be placed on
a leveled surface.
•If necessary, set the leveling screws to compensate the
unevenness of the floor. The front should be slightly
higher than the rear so that the door can close more
easily.
•The Leveling Screws can be adjusted by tilting the
refrigerator slightly.
•Turning the Leveling Screw clockwise, the refrigerator
is raised.
Next •Clean your refrigerator thoroughly and wipe off all dust
accumulated during transit.
•Install accessories such as ice tray, shelf, etc., in their
proper places. They are packed together to prevent
possible damage during transit
•Connect the power supply cord to the AC outlet.
Don’t double up with other appliances on the same
outlet.
•Prior to use, leave your refrigerator on for 2 or 3 hours.
Check the flow of cold air on the evaporator to ensure
proper cooling.
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Operation
Starting
When first turning refrigerator on, allow it to operate for
at least 2 to 3 hours to stabilize at normal temperature
before loading it with fresh food.
If operation is interrupted, allow a 5 minutes delay
before restarting.
Temperature Control
FREEZER CONTROL regulates the temperature in the
freezer and is displayed in OFF, 1, 2,...7.
The freezing capacity of the freezer compartment is
2STAR at a setting of 4 or higher, and food can be
stored up to 1 month.
NOTE The DRIP TRAY in the Freezer should be installed
exactly to contact with the interior wall.
Refrigerator Compartment is cooled by the cold air from
the Freezer Compartment.
Turning the TEMPERATURE
CONTROL clockwise will set to
a colder setting (higher number
setting).
Turning the TEMPERATURE
CONTROL counterclockwise
will set to a warmer setting
(lower number setting).
Setting the TEMPERATURE CONTROL depends on
location of the refrigerator, room temperature,
and how often the refrigerator door.
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OFF
4
2
6
1
5
3
7
Too Warm
Too Cold

Defrosting
•It is necessary to regularly defrost your refrigerator in
order to ensure efficient operation. The frost on the
surface of the evaporator should not exceed 6mm
before defrosting.
•To defrost, turn the control
to ‘OFF’.
•Before you start the defrosting
operation, remove food from the
evaporator, and wrap it with
paper or cloth, then put it in
a cold place or in another refrigerator. Place the DRIP
TRAY in its proper position.
•If you place a bottle containing warm water in the
freezer, defrosting time can be reduced.
•When defrosting is completed, remove the drip tray,
empty water, dry and put it back to its normal position.
Turn the control dial to a desired temperature.
Operation
CAUTION Never use any sharp or metallic instruments to
remove ice, frost or ice tray from the evaporator.
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OFF
4
2
6
1
5
3
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Suggestions on food storage
Storing Food
•How food is frozen and defrosted is an important
factor in maintaining freshness and flavor.
•Do not store food which goes bad easily at low
temperatures, such as bananas, pineapples and
melons.
•Allow hot food to cool prior to storing. Adding too
much warm food to the refrigerator could spoil other
food, and lead to high electric bills.
•Do not open doors too frequently. Whenever the door
is opened, warm air enters the refrigerator, causing
temperatures to rise.
Freezer Compartment
•Do not store bottles in the freezer compartment –they
may break when frozen.
•Do not refreeze food that has been completely thawed.
This causes loss of taste and nutritional value.
Refrigerator Compartment
•When storing, wrap food in vinyl, or place in a covered
container. This prevents moisture from evaporating,
and helps food to keep its taste and nutrients.
•Always clean food prior to refrigeration. Vegetables
and fruits should be washed and wiped, and packed
food should be wiped clean, to prevent adjacent food
from spoiling.
•Food with odor (fish, cheese, butter etc.) should be
wrapped securely or stored in closed containers.
NOTE In case of placing a big bottle in the COMMODITY
RACK, if excessive force is used to open/close the
door, the bottle may fall down, so be careful.