LG GMD916SBHZ User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
BOTTOM FREEZER
FRIDGE
Please read this owner's manual thoroughly before
operating and keep it handy for reference at all times.
GMD916SBHZ
ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL ITALIANO
MFL68302762_Rev.01
www.lg.com
Copyright © 2017 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.

2TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
3 PRODUCT FEATURES
4 IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
13 COMPONENTS
13 Fridge Exterior
14 Fridge Interior
15 INSTALLATION
15 Installation Overview
16 Unpacking Your Fridge
16 Choosing the Proper Location
16 - Flooring
17 - Ambient Temperature
17 Turning On the Power
17 How to Remove the Fridge Door
18 How to Remove the Freezer Door
18 Height Adjustment
18 - Fridge Door Height Adjustment
19 - If the heights of the Freezer doors are
different
20 HOW TO USE
20 Before Use
21 Control Panel
21 - Control Panel Features
23 Storing Food
23 - Food Preservation Location
25 - Food Storage Tips
25 - Storing Frozen Food
26 Adjusting the Fridge Shelves
26 - Detaching the Shelf
26 - Refitting the Shelf
27 - Using the Folding Shelf
27 - When Closing the Door
28 Big Fresh Zone
28 - Removal of the Big Fresh Zone drawer
28 - Refitting the Big Fresh Zone drawer
29 How to remove and refit the vegetable
box
30 Extra Space (Multi collection corner)
30 Tilting Fresh Basket
31 Tilting Fresh Basket Disassembly
31 Dairy Corner
31 Door-In-Door
32 - Door-In-Door Shelf Disassembly
33 Adjustable Moving Basket
33 Ice maker
34 Fresh zone
34 Freezer Drawer
34 - Freezer Drawer Removal
35 - Refitting the Freezer Drawer
35 Freezer/Fridge Basket
36 SMART FUNCTIONS
36 Using LG SmartThinQ Application
37 Smart Diagnosis™ Using a Smart Phone
38 Using Smart Diagnosis™
39 MAINTENANCE
39 Cleaning
40 Replacing the Pure N Fresh filter
41 TROUBLESHOOTING
47 DISPOSAL OF YOUR OLD
APPLIANCE

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PRODUCT FEATURES
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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 fridge malfunctioning that could
occur if a fridge door or freezer door remains open. If a fridge door or freezer
door is left open for more than 60 seconds, a warning alarm sounds in 30 second
intervals until it is closed.
EXPRESS FREEZE
The freezer section is maintained at the coldest temperature for a 24-hour period
before automatically resuming normal operation. The freezer display temperature
will not change when Express Freeze is engaged. It will also enhance ice
production whilst it is on.
AUTO CLOSING HINGE
The fridge doors close automatically with a slight push.

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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 instructions.
CAUTION
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury,
or product damage.
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 WARNING or CAUTION.
These words mean:
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when
using your product, basic safety precautions should be followed,
including the following.
yKeep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-
in structure, clear of obstruction.
yDo not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate
the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the
manufacturer.
yDo not damage the refrigerant circuit.

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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 1m2in 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.
yDo not use electrical appliances inside the food storage
compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type
recommended by the manufacturer.
yThe 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.
yUse non-flammable cleaner. Failure to do so can result in fire,
explosion, or death. Always remove power cord from the wall outlet
prior to cleaning in the vicinity of electrical parts (lamps, switches,
covers, controls, etc.).
yWipe up excess moisture with a sponge or cloth to prevent water
or Liquid from getting into any electrical part and causing an electric
shock.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE
APPLIANCE.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when
using your product, basic safety precautions should be followed,
including the following.

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WARNING
Power
yNEVER unplug your fridge by pulling on the power cord. Always grip
the plug firmly and pull it straight out from the outlet.
yIf 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. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or
abrasion damage along its length or at either the plug or connector
end.
yDo not use an uncertified power outlet.
yUnplug the power plug immediately in the event of a blackout or
thunderstorm.
yPlug in the power plug with the power cord facing downward.
Installation
yContact an authorized service center when you install or relocate the
fridge.
yWhen moving your fridge away from the wall, be careful not to roll
over or damage the power cord.
yConnect this product to a dedicated grounded electric outlet
conforming with the rating prior to use. 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 fridge where there may be a danger of it falling.
Installation on a non sturdy timber floor may cause difficulty in door
alignment and cause the cabinet to deform.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE
APPLIANCE.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when
using your product, basic safety precautions should be followed,
including the following.

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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE
APPLIANCE.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when
using your product, basic safety precautions should be followed,
including the following.
yUse two or more people to move and install the fridge.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
yTo reduce the risk of electric shock, do not install the fridge in a wet
or damp area. Do not install in any outdoor or sheltered outdoor
location or direct sunlight.
Use
yDO NOT allow children to climb, stand, or hang on the fridge doors
or shelves in the fridge. They could damage the fridge and seriously
injure themselves.
yWhere fitted, do not place heavy objects on the dispenser of the
fridge or hang onto it.
yDo not place heavy or dangerous objects (bottles or vases with
liquid) on the fridge. It may fall or spill and cause injury, fire, or
electric shock when opening or closing the door.
yDo not put live animals inside of the fridge.
yDo not allow children to climb into the product when it is in or out of
use.
yIn the event of a gas leak (propane/LPG), ventilate sufficiently and
contact an authorized service center before use. Do not touch or
disassemble the electric outlet of the fridge.

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yIn the event of a refrigerant leak, move flammable objects away
from the fridge. Ventilate sufficiently and contact an authorized
service center.
yDo not use or place flammable substances (chemicals, medicine,
cosmetics, etc) near the fridge or store them inside the fridge. Do
not place the fridge in the vicinity of flammable gas.
yThis appliance is intended to be used in household and similar
applications such as
- staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working
environments
- farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential
type environments
- bed and breakfast type environments
- catering and similar non-retail applications.
yDo not use this product for special purposes or mobile applications
(storage of medicine or test materials or on ships, etc).
yUnplug the power plug before cleaning or repairing the fridge.
yIf the fridge is fitted with light bulbs and require replacing, unplug
the fridge or turn off the power before doing so.
yDo not modify or extend the power cord.
yDo not use a hair dryer to dry the interior. Do not light a candle to
remove any interior odor.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE
APPLIANCE.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when
using your product, basic safety precautions should be followed,
including the following.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE
APPLIANCE.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when
using your product, basic safety precautions should be followed,
including the following.
yFor your safety, this appliance must be properly grounded. Have the
wall outlet and the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make
sure the outlet is properly grounded.
yDo not use an outlet that can be turned off via a remote switch. Do
not use an extension cord. It is 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.
yTurn the power off if dust or water from above or below penetrates
into the fridge. Call a service agent.
yDo not disassemble or modify the fridge.
yDo not put hands, feet, or metal objects below or behind the fridge.
yDo not operate the fridge or touch the power cord with wet hands.
yIn fridges with automatic icemakers, avoid contact with the moving
parts of the ejector mechanism or with the heating element that
releases the cubes. Do not place fingers or hands on the automatic
ice-making mechanism while the fridge is plugged in.
yWhen dispensing ice from the dispenser, do not use crystal
ceramics.

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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE
APPLIANCE.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when
using your product, basic safety precautions should be followed,
including the following.
yDo not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment with wet
or damp hands, when your fridge is in operation.
yDo not put glass containers, glass bottles or beverage cans in the
freezer.
yDo not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a
flammable propellant in this appliance.
y(For CENELC countries) This appliance can be used by children aged
from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they
are supervised or been given instructions concerning the use of
the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
yCENELEC countries: AT, BE, BG, HR, CY, CZ, DK, EE, FI, MK, FR,
DE, GR, HU, IS, IE, IT, LV, LT, LU, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, SK, SI,
ES, SE, CH, TR, GB
y(For IEC countries) 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 are
supervised or been given instructions concerning the use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children shall not
play with the appliance.
yDo not refreeze frozen foods that have thawed completely. It may
result in serious health issues.

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yIf you are throwing away your old fridge, make sure the CFC coolant
is removed for proper disposal by a qualified servicer. If you release
CFC coolant, you may be fined or imprisoned in accordance with the
relevant environmental law.
yDisposed or abandoned fridges are dangerous, even if they are
sitting for only a few days. When disposing the fridge, remove the
packing materials from the door or take off the doors but leave the
shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.
yIf the refrigerant gas has leaked, do not touch the fridge or the
power outlet and ventilate the room immediately. A spark could
trigger an explosion causing a fire or burns. Because this fridge
uses natural gas (isobutene, R600a) as the environment-friendly
refrigerant, even a small amount (50~60g) is combustible. If gas
leaks from severe damage during delivering, installing or using the
fridge, any spark may cause fire or burns.
CAUTION
Installation
yThe fridge must be properly installed in accordance with the Installer
Instructions that were taped to the front of the fridge.
yBe careful when you unpack and install the fridge. Immediately
dispose of packing materials (plastic) out of reach of children.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE
APPLIANCE.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when
using your product, basic safety precautions should be followed,
including the following.

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE
APPLIANCE.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when
using your product, basic safety precautions should be followed,
including the following.
Use
yClose the doors carefully when children are around.
yKeep fingers out of pinch point areas; clearances between the doors
and cabinets are necessarily small. Be careful closing doors when
children are in the area.
yIf food is stacked or stored poorly on the shelves, it may fall and
cause injury when the door is opened.
yDo not move fridge while the fridge is operating.
A Compressor rattling noise may occur as a result and will only stop
when the compressor cycles off, or when the power to the unit is
turned off and back on again. (This is normal and will not impact on
the performance or the life of the compressor. The rattling will stop
after the compressor comes to a rest.)
Maintenance
yDo not use strong detergents like wax or thinners for cleaning.
Clean with a soft fabric.
yWipe foreign objects (dust, water, etc) off the prongs of the power
plug and contact areas before connecting.
WARNING
yUse drinkable water for ice making.

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COMPONENTS
Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features of your fridge.
Page references are included for your convenience.
*The appearance and specifications of the actual product may differ depending on the model.
Fridge Exterior (Applicable to some models only)
LED Display
Displays the fridge and freezer’s
target temperature, the water filter
condition and the dispenser status. Door in Door release
Button
Fridge
Freezer
Door in Door release
Button

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Fridge Interior (Applicable to some models only)
LED interior lamps
The interior lamps light up the
inside of the fridge. Shelf
Dairy Product Bin
Used to preserve dairy
products.
Shelf
Freezer Basket
Big Fresh Zone
Pure N Fresh Filter
Door-In-Door
Folding Shelf
Big Fresh Zone
Freezer Basket
Extra Space
DrawerDrawer
Tilting Fresh
Basket
Ice Maker
Fresh Zone
Dairy Product Bin
Used to preserve
dairy products.

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INSTALLATION
Installation Overview
Please read the following installation instructions first after purchasing this product or transporting it to
another location.
1 Unpacking your
fridge
2 Choosing the proper
location
3 Leveling and Door
Alignment
SUGGESTION FOR ENERGY SAVING
yPlease do not keep the door open for a long time, close door in the shortest time.
yToo much food are not advised to be put in. Enough space should be kept for cool air circulating
freely.
yDo not set the temperature of fridge lower than needed. Do not put the food near the temperature
sensor.
yAllow hot food to cool prior to storing. Placing hot food in the fridge-freezer could spoil other food,
and lead to higher electric bills.
yDo not block air vents with food. Smooth circulation of cold air keeps fridge-freezer temperature
even.
yDo not open the door frequently. Opening the door lets warm air enter the fridge-freezer, and
cause temperature to rise.

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Choosing the Proper Location
yThe fridge should always be plugged into its
own individual properly grounded electrical
outlet rated for 230 Volts, 50 Hz, AC only,
and fused at 15 or 20 amperes. This provides
the best performance and also prevents
overloading house wiring circuits which could
cause a fire hazard from overheated wires. It is
recommended that a separate circuit serving
only this appliance be provided.
Unpacking Your Fridge
WARNING
yUse two or more people to move and install
the fridge. Failure to do so can result in back
or other injury.
yYour fridge is heavy. When moving the fridge
for cleaning or service, be sure to protect
the floor. Always pull the fridge straight
out when moving it. Do not wiggle or walk
the fridge when trying to move it, as floor
damage could occur. Wind the leveling feet
up first so that the unit is on its rollers.
yKeep flammable materials and vapors, such
as gasoline, away from the fridge. Failure to
do so can result in fire, explosion, or death.
Remove tape and any temporary labels from your
fridge before using. Do not remove any warning-
type labels, the model and serial number label, or
the Tech Sheet that is located under the front of
the fridge.
To remove any remaining tape or glue, rub the
area briskly with your thumb. Tape or glue residue
can also be easily removed by rubbing a small
amount of liquid dish soap over the adhesive with
your fingers. Wipe with warm water and dry.
Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol,
flammable fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove
tape or glue. These products can damage the
surface of your fridge.
Fridge shelves are installed in the shipping
position. Please reinstall shelves according to
your individual storage needs.
Flooring
To avoid noise and vibration, the unit must be
leveled and installed on a solidly constructed floor.
If required, adjust the leveling legs to compensate
for unevenness of the floor. The front should be
slightly higher than the rear to aid in door closing.
Leveling legs can be turned easily by tipping the
cabinet slightly. Turn the leveling legs to the left
to raise the unit or to the right to lower it. Poorly
constructed timber flooring can cause a limit in
door adjustment and the cabinet to become out
of shape. (See Leveling and door AlIgnment.)
NOTE
Installing on carpeting, soft tile surfaces, a
platform or weakly supported structure is
not recommended.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
install the fridge in a wet or damp area.
Do not install in any outdoor or sheltered
outdoor location or direct sunlight.

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Ambient Temperature
Install this appliance in an indoor area where the
temperature is between 55°F (13°C) and 110°F
(43°C). If the temperature around the appliance
is too low or high, the cooling ability may be
adversely affected.
1Place your appliance where it is easy to use.
2Avoid placing the unit near heat sources,
direct sunlight or moisture.
3To 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 (5.08 cm) from the
rear wall.
4To avoid vibrations, the appliance must be
leveled.
5Don’t install the appliance below 41°F (5°C).
It may affect the performance.
2” (5.08 cm)
24” (61 cm)
How to Remove the Fridge Door
(TURN OFF THE MAIN POWER.
Same procedure for left and
right doors)
1Remove the fridge door hinge cover. (left
side)
2Disassemble connection plugs and ground
wires.
Turning On The Power
Plug in the fridge.
CAUTION
yConnect to a rated power outlet.
yHave a certified electrician check the wall
outlet and wiring for proper grounding.
yDo not damage or cut off the ground
terminal of the power plug.

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Height Adjustment
Leveling the doors may not be possible when
the floor is not leveled, or is of weak or poor
construction. The fridge is heavy and should be
installed on a rigid and solid surface. Some Timber
flooring may cause levelling difficulties if it flexes
excesively.
Fridge Door Height Adjustment
yIf the left side door is lower, lift the left side
door, and turn the hinge bolt using the spanner
as in the drawing. (for upper fridge doors, use
spanner
1
.)
yIf the right side door is lower, lift the right
side door, and use a pair of long nose pliers
(not supplied) to additionally insert
3
a snap
ring until the heights are balanced as in the
drawing.
3Remove the door by raising it from the lower
hinge.
How to Remove the Freezer Door
(TURN OFF THE MAIN POWER.
Same procedure for left and
right doors)
1Remove the inner hinge bolt.
2Twist the hinge to raise the pivoting end so
that the door can be lifted off.
3Turn
1
around to release lock and raise
hinge up.
4Disassemble Door, raising it from Hinge
Center.
Upper hinge
Keeper
CAUTION
Remove it after you open Door to 90
degrees.
Lower hinge
Refrigeration
left hand door
Height difference
Refrigeration
right hand door

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If the heights of the Freezer doors are
different
yMethod 1 is recommended.
yFor freezer doors, use spanner
2
.
1(Method 1)
Open the door, and adjust the height by
screwing the nut above the foot with the
2
spanner.
2(Method 2, only allows a maximum of 3mm
of adjustment)
(1) Use the wider side of the number
2
spanner to turn locking nut ( )
clockwise to unscrew the locking nut.
(2) Use the narrower side of the spanner to
turn the adjustment hinge pin ( )
clockwise or ( ) counterclockwise,
and adjust the gap difference between the
fridge and the freezer door.
(3) After the door heights are adjusted,
completely tighten the locking nut ( )
counterclockwise.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the hinge pin height level
too much. The hinge pin can fall out.
(Range of height adjustment : Max. 3mm)
Height difference
Locking nut
Adjustment
hinge pin
Lower door
Lift door
Unscrew nut
Tighten nut
Spanner Lower door
Lift doorLift door

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HOW TO USE
Before use
Clean the fridge.
Clean your fridge thoroughly and wipe off all dust that may have accumulated during
shipping.
NOTE
Remove adhesive residue by wiping it off with your thumb or dishwashing
detergent.
CAUTION
yDo not scratch the fridge with a sharp object or use a detergent that contains
alcohol, a flammable liquid or an abrasive when removing any tape or
adhesive from the fridge.
yDo not peel off the model or serial number label or the technical information
on the rear surface of the fridge.
Connect the power supply.
Check if the power supply is connected before use.
Read the “Turning On The Power” section. (Your plug type might be different from
the picture.)
CAUTION
Putting food in the fridge before it has cooled could cause the food to spoil, or
a bad odor could remain inside the fridge.
Wait for the fridge to cool.
Allow your fridge to run for at least three to four hours before putting food in it.
Check the flow of cold air in the freezer compartment to ensure proper cooling.
The fridge makes a loud noise after initial operation.
This is normal. The loudness will decrease as the temperature lowers.
Before Plugging in, open the fridge doors to ventilate the interior.
The inside of the fridge may smell like plastic at first. Remove any adhesive tape
from inside the fridge and open the fridge doors for ventilation until any odors have
subsided.