LG GF22BGSK1 User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
FRENCH DOOR
REFRIGERATOR
Please read this owner’s manual thoroughly before
operating and keep it handy for reference at all times.
LFC22770**
LFC24770**
LFC24786**
GF24BGS
GF22BGS GF24BGSK
GF22BGSK1
GM-B223RSNM
LFNS22520* LFCS22520* GF22BGSK
P/No.: MFL67851601-11
Copyright © 2013 - 2018 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
www.lg.com
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Model Name/Nombre del modelo **=color number/número de color

2TABLE OF CONTENTS
3PRODUCT FEATURES
4 IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
7COMPONENTS
7 Refrigerator Exterior
8 Refrigerator Interior
9 INSTALLATION
9 Installation Overview
11 Unpacking Your Refrigerator
11 Choosing the Proper Location
11 - Flooring
12 - Ambient Temperature
12 - Measuring the Clearances
12 Removing/Assembling the Refrigerator
Door Handles
13 Removing/Assembling the Freezer
Drawer Handle
13 Removing/Assembling the Doors and
Drawers
14 - Removing the Left Refrigerator Door
15 - Removing the Right Refrigerator Door
16 - Assembling the Right Refrigerator Door
17 - Assembling the Left Refrigerator Door
18 - Removing the Freezer Drawers
19 - Assembling the Freezer Drawers
20 Connecting the Water Line
20 - Before You Begin
20 - Water Pressure
20 - What You Will Need
22 - Water Line Installation Instructions
24 Turning On the Power
24 Leveling and Door Alignment
24 - Leveling
25 - Door Alignment
26 HOW TO USE
26 Before Use
27 Control Pad
27 - Control Pad Features
28 Automatic Icemaker
29 - Normal Sounds You May Hear
29 - Preparing for Vacation
30 Storing Food
30 - Food Preservation Location
31 - Food Storage Tips
31 - Storing Frozen Food
32 Humidity Controlled Crisper and
Glide’N’Serve
33 Detaching and Assembling the Storage Bins
34 Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves
35 MAINTENANCE
35 Cleaning
36 SMART DIAGNOSISTM
36 Using Smart Diagnosis
TM
37 TROUBLESHOOTING
44 WARRANTY
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3PRODUCT FEATURES
PRODUCT FEATURES
* Depending on the model, some of the following functions may not be available.
DOOR ALARM
The Door Alarm function is designed to prevent refrigerator malfunctioning
that could occur if a refrigerator door or freezer drawer remains open. If a
refrigerator door or freezer drawer is left open for more than 60 seconds,
a warning alarm sounds at 30 second intervals.
HUMIDITY CONTROLLED CRISPERS
The Humidity Controlled Crispers are designed to help keep your fruits
and vegetables fresh and crisp. You can control the amount of humidity
in the crispers by adjusting the settings between Low and High.
GLIDE‘N’SERVE
Glide‘N’Serve provides storage space with a variable temperature control
that keeps the compartment colder than the refrigerator. It is a convenient
place to store sandwiches or meat to be cooked.
AUTO CLOSING HINGE
The refrigerator doors and freezer drawers close automatically with a
slight push. (The door only closes automatically when it is open at an
angle less than 30°.)
ICE PLUS
Ice production can be increased by approximately 20 percent when the
freezer section is maintained at the coldest temperature for a 24-hour
period.
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4IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.
This guide contains many important safety messages. Always read and obey all safety messages.
WARNING You can be killed or seriously injured if you do not follow these instructions.
CAUTION Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury, or product damage.
basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
Power
y
pull it straight out from the outlet.
yIf the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent
cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either the plug or connector end.
y
yUnplug the power plug immediately in the event of a blackout or thunderstorm.
yPlug in the power plug with the power cord facing downward.
yDo not use extension cords and adapters ungrounded.
Installation
yContact an authorized service center when you install or relocate the refrigerator.
yWhen moving your refrigerator away from the wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the
power cord.
yPrior to use, ensure that you are connecting this product to a dedicated grounded electrical
outlet rated for use with this product (115/127V~ 60Hz, AC only). It is the user’s responsibility to
replace a standard 2-prong wall outlet with a standard 3-prong wall outlet.
yDo not install the refrigerator where there may be a danger of the unit falling.
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yDO NOT allow children to climb, stand, or hang on the refrigerator doors or on the shelves in
the refrigerator.They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves.
yDo not hang on to or place heavy objects on the refrigerator’s dispenser.
yDo not place heavy or dangerous objects (bottles with liquid) on the refrigerator.
yDo not put live animals inside the refrigerator.
yDo not allow children to climb into the product when it is in use.
yIn the event of a gas leak (propane/LPG), ensure adequate ventilation and contact an
authorized service center before resuming use. Do not touch or disassemble the electrical
outlet of the refrigerator.
y
adequate ventilation and contact an authorized service center.
y
refrigerator or store them inside the refrigerator. Do not place the refrigerator in the vicinity of
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 wordWARNING or CAUTION.These words mean:
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5IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
yThis product is not to be used for special purposes such as the storage of medicine or test
materials or for use on ships, etc.
yUnplug the power plug before cleaning or repairing the refrigerator, when nished reconnects
refrigerator and reset the control of thermostat (refrigerator or freezer) to the desire position.
y
power.
yDo not modify or extend the power cord.
yDo not use a dryer to dry the interior. Do not light a candle to remove interior odors.
yFor your safety, this appliance must be properly grounded. Have the wall outlet and the circuit
y
the user’s responsibility to replace a standard 2-prong wall outlet with a standard 3-prong wall
outlet.
yDo not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power
cord.
yDo not use an adapter plug and plug the power plug into a multi-outlet extension cord.
yDisconnect the power cord immediately if you hear a noise, smell a strange odor or detect
smoke coming from the appliance.
y
yDo not disassemble or modify the refrigerator.
yDo not put hands, feet, or metal objects below or behind the refrigerator.
yDo not operate the refrigerator or touch the power cord with wet hands.
yIn refrigerators with automatic icemakers, avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector
hands on the automatic ice-making mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in.
yWhen dispensing ice from the dispenser, do not use crystal ceramics.
yDo not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment with wet or damp hands, when
your refrigerator is in operation.
yDo not put glass containers, glass bottles or soda in the freezer.
yThis 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 the use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to assure that
they do not play with the appliance.
yDo not refreeze frozen food that has thawed completely. Doing so may result in a serious
health issue.
yIf you are throwing away y our old refrigerator, make sure the CFC or HCFC
HCFC coolant, you may be
environmental law.
yJunked or abandoned refrigerators are dangerous, even if they are sitting for only a few days.
the doors but leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.
yIf the refrigerator is connected to a circuit protected by fuses, use time delay fuses.
yIf the use of this unit is no longer needed, please contact local authorities to dispose of this
product in a safe way due contains Pentane-cycle or pentane like gas for insulation. Insulation
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.
safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
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