LG GCH-3914AC User manual

Introduction
Installation
Operation
Suggestion On
Food storage
Trouble Shooting
Care and
Maintenance
To Reverse
the Doors
Table of Contents
Registration
Important Safety Instruction
Identification of Parts
Installation
Starting
Temperature Control
Defrosting
Storing Food
General Information
Lamp Replacement
Cleaning
Trouble Shooting
Precaution
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Refrigerator
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Freezer
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Vacation
Menory Feature
Self Test
Ice Making
Super Freezer
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Function
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Water Dispenser
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27
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How to Reverse the Door
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3
Energy-Saving
Method
Energy-Saving Method
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Registration
Introduction
The model and serial number are found on the rear of
this unit. This number is unique to this unit and not
available to others. You should record requested
information here and retain this guide as a permanent
record of your purchase. Staple your receipt here.
Date of Purchase :
Dealer Purchased From :
Dealer Address :
Dealer Phone No. :
Model No. :
Serial No. :
Important Safety Instruction
BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This guide contains many important safety messages.
Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol. It alerts you to safety
messages that inform you of hazards that can kill or hurt
you or others or cause damage to the product. All safety
messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and
the hazard signal word DANGER, WARNING, or
CAUTION. These words mean:
DANGER
You will be killed or seriously injured if
you don’t follow instructions.
WARNING
You can be killed or seriously injured if
you don’t follow instructions.
CAUTION
Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury, or
product damage only.
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how
to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
Introduction

Introduction
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To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons when using your product, basic safety
precautions should be followed, including the
following. Read all instructions before using this
appliance.
1. When connecting the power
The dedicated outlet should be used.
• Using several devices at one outlet
may cause fire.
• The electric leakage breaker may
damage food and the dispenser may
be leaked.
Do not allow the power plug to face upward or to
be squeezed at the back of the fridge-freezer.
Water may be flown into or the plug
may be damaged, which causes fire or
electric shock.
Do not allow the power cord bent or pressed by the
heavy object to be damaged.
It may damage the power cord to cause
fire or electric shock.
Do not extend or modify the length of the power
plug.
It causes electric shock or fire by the
electric damage of the power cord or
others.
Unplug the power plug when cleaning, handling or
replacing the interior lamp of the fridge-freezer.
• It may cause electric shock or injury.
• When replacing the interior lamp of
the fridge-freezer, make sure that the
rubber ring for preventing the electric
spark within the socket is not taken off.
Important Safety Instruction
WARNING

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Important Safety Instruction
Do not pull out the cord or touch the power plug
with wet hands.
• It may cause electric shock or injury.
Remove water or dust from the power plug and
insert it with the ends of the pins securely
connected.
Dust, water or unstable connection may
fire or electric shock.
Make sure of grounding.
When the power cord or the power plug is
damaged or the holes of the outlet are loosed, do
not use them.
It may cause electric shock or short circuit
to make fire.
2. When using the fridge-freezer
Do not place the heavy object or the dangerous
object (container with liquid) on the fridge-freezer.
It may be dropped to cause injury, fire or
electric shock when opening or closing
the door.
Do not cling to the door or the shelves of the door
or the home bar of the freezer or the cool chamber.
It may make the fridge-freezer fallen
down or damage the hands. Especially,
do not allow the children to do the
above.
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 or not.
The incorrect grounding may cause
breakdown and electric shock.
Be sure to use grounded exclusive
It becomes the cause of fire.

Water tank can fill with potable
water only.
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Do not install the fridge-freezer 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 fridge-freezer.
It may cause explosion or fire.
It may cause explosion or fire.
Do not store the medicine or the academic materials
at the fridge-freezer.
When the material with the strict
temperature control is stored, it may be
deteriorated or it may make an
unexpected reaction to cause any risk.
Do not use the combustible spray near the fridge-
freezer.
It may cause fire.
Important Safety Instruction
Do not place the lit candle within the fridge-freezer
to deodorize. Do not use drier to
dry the inside, nor light a
candle to remove odor.

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It may cause fire.
Do not place flower vase, cup, cosmetics, medicine
or any container with water on the fridge-freezer.
It may cause fire, electric shock or
injury by dropping down.
Use the submerged fridge-freezer after checking it.
It may cause electric shock or fire.
When gas is leaked, do not touch the fridge-freezer
or the outlet and ventilate the room immediately.
• The explosion by spark may cause
fire or burn.
• Because this fridge-freezer uses
natural gas (isobutene, R600a) as
the environment-friendly
refrigerant, even a small amount
(80~90g) is combustible. When the gas is leaked by the
severe damage during delivering, installing or using the
fridge-freezer, any spark may cause fire or burn.
Do not spray water at the outside or the inside of
the fridge-freezer or do not clean it with benzene or
thinner.
Deterioration of insulation of electric
parts may cause electric shock or fire.
Important Safety Instruction
Avoid the heating devices. Install in places away
from the fire such as the place
where flammable gas is
leaked.

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When any strange smell or smoke is detected from
the fridge-freezer, disconnect the power plug
immediately and contact to the service center.
It may cause fire.
Do not allow any person except the qualified
engineer to disassemble, repair or alter the fridge-
freezer.
It may cause injury, electric shock or
fire.
Do not use the fridge-freezer for non-domestic
purpose (storing medicine or testing material, using
at the ship, etc.).
It may cause an unexpected risk such
as fire, electric shock, deterioration of
stored material or chemical reaction.
When disposing the fridge-freezer, remove the
packing materials from the door.
It may cause to lock out the child.
Install the fridge-freezer on the solid and level floor.
Installing it on the unstable place may
cause death by falling down the
fridge-freezer when opening or
closing the door.
Important Safety Instruction

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Do not insert the hands or the metal stick into the
exit of cool air, the cover, the bottom of the fridge-
freezer, the heatproof grill (exhaust hole) at the
backside.
It may cause electric shock or injury.
When you want to dispose the fridge-freezer,
contact to the down-block office.
When you want to dispose the large
living waste such as
electric home appliance and furniture,
you’d better contact the local down-
block office.
Violating this direction may cause injury or damage
house or furniture. Always be careful, please.
Do not touch food or containers at
the freezer with wet hands.
It may cause frostbite.
Wait for 5 minutes or longer when
reconnecting the plug.
It may cause the operation of the
freezer to fail.
Do not put bottle in the freezer.
It may freeze the contents to break the
bottle to cause 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.
Important Safety Instruction

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Do not install the fridge-freezer in the wet place or
the place which water or rain splashes.
Deterioration of insulation of electric
parts may cause electric leakage.
Do not insert the hands into the bottom of the
fridge-freezer.
The iron plate of the bottom may
cause injury.
Carry the fridge-freezer with the handle bar at the
bottom of the front and the top of the rear.
Otherwise, your hands may be slipped
to cause injury.
Because opening or closing the door of the fridge-
freezer 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 be get
hurt by the corner.
Do not put any living animal in the
fridge-freezer.
Important Safety Instruction
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.
CAUTION

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• 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, serverely 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.
• Do not directly spray water inside or outside the
fridge/freezer.
There is a risk of explosion or fire.
• Do not insert the power plug with wet hands.
You may receive an electric shock.
• Do not put a container filled with water on top of
the appliance.
If the water spills on to any electrical parts, it may lead
to fire or electric shock.
• Do not install the fridge/freezer in a damp place,
where it could be splashed with water.
Incorrect insulation of the electrical parts may cause an
electric shock or file.
Important Safety Instruction
Precaution
WARNING

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• Do not disassemble, repair or alter the appliance.
It may cause fire or abnormal operations, which may
lead to injury.
•
•
Pull the power plug out of the socket before
replacing the interior light in the refrigerator.
Otherwise, there is a risk of electric shock.
It will cause electric shock or fire.
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.
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.
Don't store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors
and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
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.
Important Safety Instruction
Accessibility of
Supply Plug
Do not modify or
extend the Power
Cord length
Supply Cord
Replacement
Don't store
Grounding
(Earthing)
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.
Don’t Use on
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.

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This appliance contains 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 leak is detected, avoid any
naked flames or potential sources of ignition and air
the room in which the appliance is standing for
several minutes.
In order to avoid the creation of a flammable gas air
mixture if a leak in the refrigerating circuit occurs, the size
of the room in which the appliance may be sited depends
on the amount 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.
Important Safety Instruction
Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure
or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
Do not use mechanical devices or other means to
accelerate the defrosting process, other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
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. When
disposal, please consult with service agent or a
similarly qualified person.

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• If the wall socket is loose, do not insert the power
plug.
It may cause electric shock or fire.
• Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the
power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull it
straight out from the outlet.
You may disconnect a wire and cause a short circuit.
• Do not use a wet or damp cloth when cleaning the
plug. Remove any foreign matter from the power
plug pins.
Otherwise, there is a risk of fire.
• Do not put your hands into the bottom area of the
appliance.
Any Sharp edges may cause personal injury..
• After unplugging the appliance, wait for at least
five minutes before plugging it again to the wall
socket.
Abnormal operation of the freezer may cause material
damage.
• If the appliance is not to be used for a long time,
pull out the power plug.
Any deterioration in the insulation may cause fire.
• Do not let children touch or play with the control
panel on the front of the appliance.
• The refrigerant used in fridge/freezer and the
gases in the insulation material require special
disposal procedures. Ensure that none of the pipes
on the back of the appliances are damaged prior
to disposal.
Important Safety Instruction

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Important Safety Instruction
WARNING
CAUTION
Prevent the power cord from being squeezed
or imprinted if the refrigerator is pushed in
after the power plug is extracted during the
installation.
It becomes the cause of fire or electric shock.
When moving your appliance away from the wall, be
careful not to roll over or damage the power cord.
Prevent children from entering
the product.
It may endanger the life of a child
if the child enters the refrigerator.
Opening and closing the door of the
refrigerator vigorously may cause the stored
food in the refrigerator basket to fall by shock
and hurt the foot, so take precautions.
In case of thunder and
lightning, or not in use for a
long period of time, detach the
power plug.
There is a danger of electric shock
or fire.
Do not place the food in disorder inside the
refrigerator.
The food may fall during opening and closing the
door of the refrigerator and hurt people.
Please do not use a dishwasher to clean the lower
drawers; the high temperature may cause damage
to the baskets which make them unusable.

Introduction
Identification of Parts
Note Parts,features,and options vary by model.
Your model may not include every option.
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Utility Corner
(movable)
Removable Glass
Shelf
Lamp
Multi-air Flow Duct
Meat Tray (Optional)
Refrigerator
Temperature Control
Ice Cube Tray
Freezer Compartment
Removable Plinth
Vegetable Drawer
Used to keep fruits and
vegetables, etc. fresh
and crisp.
Egg Tray
Water Tank
Handle (Optional)
2lBottle Door
Basket
Leveling Screw
Door Basket
Function
Display Board

Installation
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1.
Select a good location.
Place your fridge-freezer where it is easy to use.
2.
Avoid placing the unit near heat sources,
direct sunlight or moisture.
3.
There must be proper air circulation around your
fridge-freezer to keep it operating efficiently.
4.
To avoid vibration, the unit must be leveled.
If required, adjust the leveling screws to compensate
for the uneven floor.
The front should be slightly higher than the rear to aid
in door closing.
Leveling screws can be turned easily by tipping the
cabinet slightly.
Turn the leveling screws counterclockwise( ) to
raise the unit, clockwise( ) to lower it.
5.
Clean your fridge-freezer thoroughly and wipe off all
dust accumulated during shipping.
6.
Install accessories such as ice cube box, etc., in their
proper places.They are packed together to prevent
possible damage during shipment.
7.
Connect the power supply cord (or plug) to the outlet.
Don't double up with other appliances on the same
outlet.
8.
To ensure proper air circulation around the fridge -
freezer, please maintain sufficient space on both the
sides as well as top and maintain at least 2 inches (5
cm) from the rear wall.
When your fridge-freezer is installed, allow it 2-3 hours to
stabilize at normal operating temperature prior to filling
it with fresh or frozen foods.
If power plug is disconnected, allow 5 minutes delay
before restarting.
Your fridge-freezer is now ready for use.
Installation
Starting

Operation
• Freezer temperature control is on the top of the fridge-
freezer. You can now adjust the temperature of the
compartment as you want.
Temperature Control
Your fridge-freezer has two controls that let you regulate
the temperature in the fridge and freezer compartments.
• Initially set the TEMP. CONTROL at
"4". Then adjust the compartment
temperature according to your
desire.
• If you want an inside temperature
slightly less cold or colder, turn the
knob towards WARM or COLD,
respectively. When the surrounding
temperature is low, adjust the TEMP. CONTROL 'WARM'.
Refrigerator
Freezer Display Panel For Temperature Control
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TEMP. CONTROL
7
COLD WARM
1
6
5
4
2
3
• When you press the ‘FRZ. TEMP.’ button, the temperature
of freezer compartment is repeated in the following
order:
-18°C → -19°C → -20°C → -21°C → -22°C → -23°C
→ -15°C → -16°C → -17°C → -18°C
Note The actual inner temperature varies depending on the
food status, as the indicated setting temperature is a
target temperature, not actual temperature within
refrigerator.
Refrigeration function is weak in the initial time.
Please adjust temperature as above after using
refrigerator for minimum 2~3 days.
FRZ. TEMP.
FRZ. TEMP.
SUPER FRZ./VACATION

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Super Freezer • This function is used when you want to freeze the foods
quickly. Press the 'SUPER FRZ./VACATION’ , and then
the super freeze operation starts with the ‘SUPER FRZ.’
display light on.
The super freeze operation takes about 3 hours. When
its operation ends, it automatically returns to the normal
state. If you want to stop the super freeze operation,
press the 'SUPER FRZ./VACATION' button, the display light
goes out, the super freeze operation stops and the
refrigerator returns to the normal state.
Vacation
Note
Super Freezer
Function
• This function makes the fridge-freezer work in a power
saving mode which is useful for when you are away on
holiday, by reducing energy consumption as much as
possible.
Pressing ‘SUPER FRZ./VACATION’ button, the vacation
operation starts with the ‘VACATION’ display light on
and pressing it twice more, the display light goes out and
the vacation
operation stops.
Press the ‘SUPER FRZ./VACATION’ button once the
the ‘VACATION’ display light on and the vacation
operation starts; Twice the ‘VACATION’ display light
is off, the ‘SUPPER FRZ.’ display light on and the super
freeze operation starts; Three times both the display
lights go out and both the operation stop.

Operation
Self Test
Ice Making • To make ice cubes, fill the ice
tray to the water level and place
it in the freezer.
• If ice cubes are required fast,
set the ‘SUPER FRZ.’ state.
• To remove ice cubes, hold the
tray at its ends and twist gently.
Tip To remove ice cubes easily, run water on the tray
before twisting.
Defrosting Defrosting takes place automatically.
The defrosting water flows down to the evaporating tray
and is evaporated automatically.
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• This function automatically detects failure when failure
is found in product during the use of refrigerator.
• If the failure occurs at product and it does not operate
by pressing any button and normal indication is not
done, do not turn the power off and immediately
contact with the local service center.
• A lot of time is needed for service engineer to detect
the failed part by turning it off.
Memory feature Function to save the set temperature and vacation status
When the power is turned on after the power failure, it
will be restored with the set temperature and vacation
status.

Operation
Features
Install
Water Dispenser
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MAX
MIN
WATER LEVEL
WATER LEVEL
• Please assemble the VALVE ASSEMBLY after correctly
adjusting it with a DOOR HOLE.