LG GR-F401 Series User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
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Read this owner's manual thoroughly before operating the appliance
and keep it handy for reference at all times.
MFL68864508_00

TABLE OF CONTENTS
This manual is produced for a group of products
and may contain images or content different from
the model you purchased.
This manual is subject to revision by the
manufacturer.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......................................03
Important Safety Instructions...............................................................06
INSTALLATION.......................................................12
Notes for Installation ...........................................................................12
Leg Adjustment ...................................................................................12
To Reverse the Doors..........................................................................13
To Install Refrigerators in Pairs............................................................13
OPERATION ...........................................................14
Parts and Functions.............................................................................14
Notes for Operation ............................................................................15
Using Control Panel.............................................................................16
Using the Water Dispenser..................................................................18
Using Easy Open Door........................................................................19
Using Other Functions ........................................................................19
PRODUCT MANAGEMENT....................................20
Using the Smart Diagnosis Function ..................................................20
Cleaning .............................................................................................21
TROUBLESHOOTING............................................23
SPECIFICATIONS...................................................27

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The following safety guidelines are intended to prevent unforeseen risks or
damage from unsafe or incorrect operation of the product.
The guidelines are separated into ‘WARNING’ and ‘CAUTION’ as described
below.
This symbol is displayed to the indicate matters and operations that
can cause risk. Read the part with this symbol carefully and follow the
instructions in order to avoid risk.
WARNING - This indicates that the failure to follow the instructions
can cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION - This indicates that the failure to follow the instructions
can cause the minor injury or damage the product.
following.
WARNING
CHILDREN IN THE HOUSEHOLD
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 have been given supervision or instruction concerning 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.
PROHIBITION OF STORAGE OF EXPLOSIVE SUBSTANCES
this appliance.

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TECHNICAL SAFETY
xKeep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear
of obstruction.
xDo not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process,
other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
xDo not damage the refrigerant circuit.
xDo not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance,
unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
xThe refrigerant and insulation blowing gas used in the appliance require special
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disposing of them.
xThis 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.
xRefrigerant squirting out of the pipes could ignite or cause an eye injury.
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the room in which the appliance is standing for several minutes. In order to avoid the
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size of the room in which the appliance is used should correspond to the amount of
refrigerant used. The room must be 1 m2in size for every 8 g of R600a refrigerant
inside the appliance.
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plate inside the appliance.
xNever start up an appliance showing any signs of damage. If in doubt, consult your
dealer.
APPLIANCE USAGE RANGE
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DISPOSAL OF YOUR OLD APPLIANCE
1. All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from
the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed
by the government or the local authorities.
2. The correct disposal or your old appliance will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment and human health.
3. For more detailed information about disposal of your old appliance, please
purchased the product.

06
Important Safety Instructions
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following.
WARNING
Installation
Be careful not to let the door fall
during assembly or disassembly.
xThis can cause injury.
Be careful not to puncture or tear
the cable during assembly or
disassembly of the product door.
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Ground the product for safety. For
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at an LG Electronics service centre.
xImproper grounding of the product can
cause product failure or electric shock
due to short circuit.
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area.
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or cause misalignment of the door.
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Do not install the product in a damp
area and keep away from splashing
rain or water.
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Be careful not to expose the rear of
the product during the installation.
xExposure can cause electric shock or
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07
Power
outlets.
The circuit breaker may be tripped
causing food to spoil, water to leak,
Use only grounded extension socket
outlets.
Using an ungrounded extension socket
outlet can cause electric shock or injury.
Do not plug multiple products into
multiple socket-outlets or extension
cords.
Be careful not to point the power
plug up or let the product lean
against the plug.
This may allow moisture into the power
plug or damage the power plug causing
Remove the power plug when you
clean the product or replace the
inside lamp.
Not removing the plug can cause
electric shock or injury.
Do not touch the power plug with
wet hands.
It can cause the electric shock or injury.
Plug the power in the outlet tightly
after removing the moisture and dust
completely.
Improper contact can cause the electric
When pulling out the power plug
not the cable.
Damage of the cable can cause the
electric shock or injury.
If the power cable or power plug is
damaged or the hole of the outlet
plug and contact LG Electronics
service centre.
Improper contact can cause electric
Unplug the power plug during
thunder or lightening or when not in
use for a long period of time.
Do not bend the power cable
excessively or place a heavy object
on top of it.
Damage of the power cable can cause
Do not extend the length of the
power cable or alter it.
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Immediately unplug the power plug
and contact an LG Electronics
service centre if you detect any
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Do not use the product for any
purpose (storage of medical or
experimental materials or shipping)
other than household use.
xImproper use can cause electric shock,
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Do not place hands or metallic
objects inside the area emitting the
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on the back.
xThe bottom and back of the product are
made of steel, and may cause electric
shock or injury.
Be careful of nearby children when
you open or close the product door.
xThe door may bump the child and cause
injury.
Be careful of a child being trapped
inside the product.
xA child trapped inside the product can
suffocate and die.
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product and contact the LG
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touch the product or power plug and
ventilate the area immediately.
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injury.
xThis product uses a very eco-friendly
gas (isobutane, R600a) as the
refrigerant. Although it uses a small
amount of the gas, it is still combustible
gas. Gas leakage during product
transport, installation or operation can
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are caused.
Do not spray the water inside or
outside the product to clean it.
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rough surfaces or which are made of
metallic material.
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Only an authorized repair person
from LG Electronics service centre
should disassemble, repair, or
modify the product. Contact an LG
Electronics service centre if you
move the product.
Improper service may cause injury,
Do not place heavy or fragile objects,
liquids, combustible substances, or
and lamps) on the product.
This can cause electric shock, injury or
benzene, alcohol, chemical, LPG,
combustible spray, insecticide, air
freshener, cosmetics, etc.) near the
product.
Do not use a hair drier to dry the
inside of the product or place a
candle inside to remove the odours.
If moisture penetrates inside the
product, unplug the power and
contact an LG Electronics service
centre.
Do not apply excessive force or
impact to the back cover of the
product.
Disposal
When you dispose the product,
remove the door gasket while all
parts are where they should be and
keep children away from the product.
A child trapped inside the product can
Dispose of the packaging material
from children.
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Violating this direction may cause injury or damage to house or contents.
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CAUTION
Installation
Do not tilt the product to pull or push
it when transporting.
xThe product can fall down and cause
injury.
The product should only be
transported by multiple people
and while holding handles on the
front bottom and the rear top of the
product securely.
xAccidently dropping the product may
cause product damage or body injury.
Operation
Do not place glass containers or
bottles inside the fridge or shelf that
can fall below 0 ºC.
xThe glass container may break and
cause injury.
Do not place a living animal inside
the product.
xThe animal can suffocate.
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storage room or shelf or climb up on
it.
xThe product can fall down or pinch
the hand in the door causing injury.
Be particularly cautious of children
operating the product.
Keep food organized inside the
product.
xItems may fall down when you open or
close the product door causing injury.
Prevent animals or pets from
nibbling on the power cable or water
hose.
xThis can cause electric shock to the
animal or damage the product or
property.