LG GR-J34FTKHL User manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
FRIDGE&
FREEZER
Read this owner's manual thoroughly before operating the appliance and keep
it handy for reference at all times.
MFL69286526
Rev.00_032718 Copyright © 2018 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS This manual may contain images or
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purchased.
This manual is subject to revision by the
manufacturer.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.................................................... 3
INSTALLATION ......................................................................13
Compartments.......................................................................................... 13
Notes for Movement and Transport.......................................................... 14
Notes for Installation................................................................................. 14
Dimensions and Clearances..................................................................... 15
Ambient Temperature ............................................................................... 15
Removing the Door................................................................................... 16
Adjusting the Height of the Door............................................................... 18
Adjusting a Tilted Appliance...................................................................... 20
Connecting the Water Line ....................................................................... 20
OPERATION ...........................................................................22
Parts and Functions.................................................................................. 22
Notes for Operation .................................................................................. 26
Control Panel............................................................................................ 28
Extra Space (Optional) ............................................................................. 30
Door Mullion ............................................................................................. 30
Door in Door (Optional) ............................................................................ 30
Moving Basket (Optional) ......................................................................... 31
Mini Table (Optional)................................................................................. 31
Fresh Zone (Optional) .............................................................................. 31
Water and Ice Dispenser .......................................................................... 32
Automatic Icemaker.................................................................................. 32
Removing the Ice Storage Bin.................................................................. 33
SMART FUNCTIONS.............................................................34
Using LG SmartThinQ Application............................................................ 34
Using Smart Diagnosis™ ......................................................................... 36
MAINTENANCE......................................................................37
Notes for Cleaning.................................................................................... 37
Cleaning the Shelf .................................................................................... 38
Cleaning the Vegetable Box ..................................................................... 38
Cleaning the Fridge/Freezer Basket......................................................... 39
Cleaning the Door in Door........................................................................ 40
Cleaning the Mini Table ............................................................................ 41
Cleaning the Freezer Tray/Drawer ........................................................... 42
Cleaning the Water Dispenser.................................................................. 42
Replacing the Water Filter ........................................................................ 43
TROUBLESHOOTING ...........................................................44

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS EN
The following safety guidelines are intended to prevent
unforeseen risks or damage from unsafe or incorrect
operation of the appliance.
The guidelines are separated into ‘WARNING’ and ‘CAUTION’
as described below.
This symbol is displayed to 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 to the product.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
To reduce the risk of explosion, fire, death, electric shock,
injury or scalding to persons when using this product,
follow basic precautions, including the following:
Children in the Household
•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.

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•If the appliance is equipped with a lock (some countries only),
keep the key out of reach of children.
Installation
•This appliance should only be transported by two or more people
holding the appliance securely.
•Ensure that the socket outlet is properly grounded, and that the
earth pin on the power cord is not damaged or removed from the
power plug. For more details on grounding, inquire at an LG
Electronics customer information centre.
•This appliance is equipped with a power cord having an
equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding power plug. The
power plug must be plugged into an appropriate socket outlet that
is installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances.
•If the power cord is damaged or the hole of the socket outlet is
loose, do not use the power cord and contact an authorized
service centre.
•Do not plug the appliance into a multi socket adapter which does
not have a power cable(mounted). Failure to do so may result in
fire.
•Do not modify or extend the power cable.

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•Avoid using any extension cords or double adaptor. The appliance
should be connected to a dedicated power line which is separately
fused.
•Do not use a multi socket outlet which is not properly
grounded(portable). In case of using a properly-grounded multi
socket outlet (portable), use the multi socket outlet with the current
capacity of the power code rating or higher and use the multi
socket outlet only for the appliance. Failure to do so may result in
electric shock or fire due to the heat of multi socket outlet. The
power may be shut off when the circuit breaker is operated.
•Install the appliance in a place where is easy to unplug the power
plug of the appliance.
•Be careful not to point the power plug up or let the appliance lean
against the power plug.
•Install the appliance on a firm and level floor.
•Do not install the appliance in a damp and dusty place. Do not
install or store the appliance in any outdoor area, or any area that
is subject to weathering conditions such as direct sunlight, wind,
or rain or temperatures below freezing.
•Do not place the appliance in direct sunlight or expose it to the
heat from heating appliances such as stoves or heaters.
•Be careful not to expose the rear of the appliance when installing.
•Be careful not to let the appliance door fall during assembly or
disassembly.
•Be careful not to pinch, crush, or damage the power cable during
assembly or disassembly of the appliance door.
•Do not connect a plug adapter or other accessories to the power
plug.

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Operation
•Do not use the appliance for any purpose (storage of medical or
experimental materials or shipping) other than any domestic
household food storage use.
•In case of flood, disconnect the power plug and contact the LG
Electronics customer information centre.
•Unplug the power plug during a severe thunderstorm or lightening
or when not in use for a long period of time.
•Do not touch the power plug or the appliance controls with wet
hands.
•Do not bend the power cable excessively or place a heavy object
on it.
•If water penetrates electrical parts of the appliance, disconnect
power plug and contact an LG Electronics customer information
centre.
•Do not place hands or metallic objects inside the area emitting the
cold air, cover or heat releasing grille on the back.
•Do not apply excessive force or impact to the back cover of the
appliance.
•Do not put animals, such as pets into the appliance.
•Be careful of nearby children when you open or close the
appliance door. The door may bump the child and cause injury.
•Avoid the danger of children getting trapped inside the appliance.
A child trapped inside the appliance can cause suffocation.
•Do not place heavy or fragile objects, containers filled with liquid,
combustible substances, flammable objects(such candles, lamps,
etc.), or heating devices(such as stoves, heaters, etc.) on the
appliance.

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•If there is a gas leakage (isobutane, propane, natural gas, etc.),
do not touch the appliance or power plug and ventilate the area
immediately. This appliance 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
appliance transport, installation or operation can cause fire,
explosion or injury if sparks are caused.
•Do not use or store flammable or combustible substances (ether,
benzene, alcohol, chemical, LPG, combustible spray, insecticide,
air freshener, cosmetics, etc.) near the appliance.
•Immediately unplug the power plug and contact an LG Electronics
customer information centre if you detect a strange sound, odour,
or smoke coming from the appliance.
•Fill with potable water only into icemaker or dispenser water tank.
Maintenance
•Disconnect the power cord before cleaning the appliance or
replacing the inside lamp (where fitted).
•Securely plug the power plug in the socket outlet after completely
removing any moisture and dust.
•Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the power cable. Always
grip the power plug firmly and pull straight out from the socket
outlet.
•Do not spray water or inflammable substances(toothpaste, alcohol,
thinner, benzene, flammable liquid, abrasive, etc.) over the interior
or exterior of the appliance to clean it.
•Do not clean the appliance with brushes, cloths or sponges with
rough surfaces or which are made of metallic material.

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•Only qualified service personnel from LG Electronics service
centre should disassemble, repair, or modify the appliance.
Contact an LG Electronics customer information centre if you
move and install the appliance in a different location.
•Do not use a hair drier to dry the inside of the appliance or place
a candle inside to remove the odours.
•Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the
defrosting process.
Disposal
•When discarding the appliance, remove the door gasket while
leaving the shelves and baskets in place and keep children away
from the appliance.
•Dispose of all packaging materials (such as plastic bags and
styrofoam) away from children. The packaging materials can
cause suffocation.
Technical Safety
•Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the
built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
•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. Consult with service agent or
a similarly qualified person before disposing of them.

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EN
•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 leaking out of the pipes could ignite or cause an
explosion.
•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 is used should correspond to the
amount of refrigerant used. The room must be 1 m² in size for
every 8 g 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.
•This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar
applications only. It should not be used for commercial, or catering
purposes, or in any mobile application such as a caravan or boat.
•Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a
flammable propellant in this appliance.

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CAUTION
To reduce the risk of minor injury to persons, malfunction,
or damage to the product or property when using this
product, follow basic precautions, including the following:
Installation
•Do not tilt the appliance to pull or push it when transporting.
•Make sure not to get a body part such as a hand or foot stuck
while moving the appliance.
Operation
•Do not touch frozen food or the metal parts in the freezer
compartment with wet or damp hands. It may cause frostbite.
•Do not place glass containers, bottles or cans (especially those
containing carbonated drinks) in the freezer compartment, shelves
or ice bin that will be exposed to temperatures below freezing.
•The tempered glass on the front side of the appliance door or the
shelves can be damaged by an impact. If it is broken, do not
touch it with wet hands, as this may result in injury.
•Do not place heavy objects on top of the door in door.
•Do not use the door in door as a chopping board and ensure it is
not scratched by a sharp tool, as this may cause appliance
damage.
•Do not hang from the appliance door, storage room, shelf or fridge
door in door or climb up into it.
•Do not store an excessive amount of water bottles or containers
for side dishes on the door baskets. The basket may break or
your hand may bump into the surrounding structure, causing
injury.

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•Keep food organized inside the appliance.
•Prevent animals from nibbling on the power cable or water hose.
•Do not open or close the appliance door with excessive force.
•If the hinge of the appliance door is damaged or operates
improperly, stop using the appliance and contact an authorized
service centre.
•Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
•Do not place any electronic appliance (such as heater and mobile
phone) inside the appliance.
•Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they
are cold. They may break if exposed to sudden temperature
changes.
•Never eat frozen foods immediately after they have been taken
out in the freezer compartment.
•Do not insert your hands into the mechanical part of the automatic
icemaker such as the ice bin or the ice dispenser.
•Do not use a thin crystal cup or chinaware when dispensing.
•Do not remove the cover of the automatic icemaker. Touching any
mechanical part of the automatic icemaker. It may result in injury.
•Make sure not to get a hand or foot stuck upon opening or closing
the appliance door.
•Do not open the door of the appliance with the door in door open,
or do not open the door in door while the door of the appliance is
open. The door in door may be struck by the edge of the
appliance and damaged.

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Maintenance
•Do not insert the shelves upside down. The shelves may fall,
causing injury.
•To remove frost from the appliance, contact an LG Electronics
customer information centre.
•Dispose of the ice inside the ice bin in the freezer compartment
during an extended power outage.
•Connect the water supply line (for plumbed models only) to a
potable water source only. Otherwise, impurities in the water may
cause illness.

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INSTALLATION EN
Compartments
Spanner Type 1 Spanner Type 2 Owner's Manual
Egg Box (Optional) Ring Sheet Cleaning Cloth
Water Filter
•The appearance or components of the appliance may differ from model to model.

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Notes for Movement and
Transport
•Remove all food from inside the appliance.
Then, transport the appliance only after fixing
fragile parts such as shelves and the door
handle with tape. Failure to do so may cause
appliance damage.
•Pull the power plug out, insert and fix it into
the power plug hook at the rear or on top of
the appliance. Failure to do so may cause
damage to the power plug or floor scratch.
•When transporting the appliance, more than
two people should transport the appliance
carefully. Dropping the appliance, which is
extremely heavy, may cause personal injury or
appliance failure.
•When transporting the appliance over a long
distance, keep the appliance upright. The
appliance may fall over, causing malfunctions.
Never transport the appliance laying down as
it can cause a refrigerant circulation
malfunction when it is turned back on again.
Notes for Installation
•Install the appliance on a solid and flat area.
−If the appliance is installed on an uneven
floor, it can cause vibration and noise
causing the appliance to fall resulting in
injury. It could also cause the doors not to
close correctly and introduce moisture inside
the unit during operation.
−If the appliance front or rear is not level,
adjust the front feet so that it can be
corrected. Severe cases may need the floor
to be packed out with strips of thin timber.
•Avoid placing the unit near heat sources,
direct sunlight or moisture.
•Connect the power supply cord (or plug) to
the outlet. Don't double up with other
appliances on the same outlet.
•After connecting the power supply cord (or
plug) to the outlet, Wait two or three hours
before you put food into the appliance. If you
add food before the appliance has cooled
completely, your food may spoil.
•After installing the appliance, connect the
power plug into a socket outlet. Before moving
and discarding the appliance, disconnect the
plug from the socket outlet.

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Dimensions and Clearances
•Too small of a distance from adjacent items
may result in the degradation of freezing
capability and increased electricity costs. Allow
over 50 mm of clearance from each adjacent
wall when installing the appliance.
A
C
E
H
FG
B
D
Type Depth A Depth B
A912 mm 912 mm
B1797 mm 1797 mm
C924 mm 759 mm
D20 mm 20 mm
E898 mm 733 mm
F904 mm 739 mm
G996 mm 996 mm
H1637 mm 1637 mm
NOTE
•You can determine what type of appliance it is
by looking at the label inside the fridge
compartment.
Ambient Temperature
•The appliance is designed to operate within a
limited range of ambient temperatures,
depending on the climate zone. Do not use
the appliance at a temperature exceeding the
limit.
•The internal temperature could be affected by
the location of the appliance, the ambient
temperature, the frequency of door opening
and so on.
•The climate class can be found on the rating
label.
Climate Class Ambient Temperature
Range ºC
SN (Extended
Temperate) +10 - +32
N (Temperate) +16 - +32
ST (Subtropical) +16 - +38
T (Tropical) +16 - +43 / +10 - +43*
*Australia, India, Kenya
NOTE
•The appliances rated from SN to T are
intended to be used at an ambient
temperature between 10 ºC and 43 ºC.

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Removing the Door
When it is necessary to move the appliance
through a narrow opening, removing the doors
is the recommended procedure.
WARNING
•Disconnect the power cord, house fuse or
circuit breaker before installing or servicing the
appliance. Failure to follow these instructions
may result in death, fire or electric shock.
Removing the Left Fridge Door
The water supply line is connected to the top
right part in the back of the appliance. While
pressing the collet towards the the tube
connector, remove the connected water tube.
Collet
Tube connector
Water tube
Removing the Left and Right
Fridge Door
1Open the door. Remove the top hinge cover
screw (1) and the hinge cover (2).
2
Hinge cover
2While pressing down on the hook of the
wire harness connector, remove the
connector by pulling it in both directions.
3Rotate the hinge lever counterclockwise.
Lift the top hinge free of the hinge lever
latch.
Hinge lever latch
CAUTION
•When removing the upper hinge, be sure to
support the door as it will fall forwards. It is
recommended that two or more people carry
out the door removal and refitting.
•When lifting the hinge free of the latch, be
careful that the door does not fall forward.
•Place the door, inside facing up, on a
non-scratching surface.

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4 Lift the left fridge door upward (1). At this
time, the door should be lifted high enough
so that the water tube with the spiral spring
(2) has come entirely out.
<Left fridge door>
Lift the upper hinge fixed between the
appliance and the appliance door and then
remove it.
<Right fridge door>
Upper hinge
Door
CAUTION
•Place the door on a non-scratching surface
with the inner side facing up.
5 Lift the door off of the middle hinge pin and
remove the door.
NOTE
•When moving the left fridge door, be careful
not to damage the water tubes. The doors
should be laid down on a blanket in a safe
area once they have been removed.
•If the water tube end is damaged, it should be
trimmed to ensure it does not leak when
refitted.
Not straight Damaged Stretched
•While pressing the collet toward the tube
connector, gently insert the water tube until
only one line is visible. Pull on the water tube
to make sure that the tube is tightly fastened.
Collet
Water tube
Insert line
<Correct>
<Incorrect>
Refitting the Fridge Doors
Mount the doors in the reverse sequence of
their removal once the appliance has been
passed through all access doors.

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Removing the Freezer Door
1Remove the two hinge bolts.
2Twist the hinge to raise the pivoting end so
that the door can be lifted off.
Lift the door off the lower hinge pin and
remove it.
3Remove the door by lifting it off the lower
hinge pin.
Lower Hinge
Refitting the Freezer Doors
Mount the doors in the reverse sequence of
their removal once the appliance has been
passed through all access doors.
Adjusting the Height of the
Door
If the door is too low, lift the door up and screw
on a door hinge bolt in the manner shown
below using a spanner and a pair of long nose
pliers.
Adjusting the Fridge Door
Left Door
Open the fridge door and use the spanner type
1 to rotate the door hinge bolt as shown below.
Height difference
Fridge door
Freezer door

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Right Door
<Type1>
If the door is too low, use the spanner type 1 to
rotate the door hinge bolt as shown below.
<Type2>
If the door is too low, lift the right door up and
insert use a pair of long nose pliers to insert
ring sheets until both doors are level.
Height difference
Fridge door
Fridge door
Freezer door
Freezer door
<Type1>
<Type2>
Adjusting the Freezer Door
If the door of the appliance is not level, adjust
the difference in the height of appliance door
using the following method.
NOTE
•Because the hinge pin may fall out, do not
adjust the height of the appliance door more
than 5 cm.
*Reference
Spanner
Keeper nut
Adjustment hinge pin
1Loosen the keeper nut by rotating it
counterclockwise using a 19 mm spanner.
To loosen the nut
2Adjust the difference in the height of the
appliance door by rotating the adjustment
hinge pin clockwise or counterclockwise
with an 8 mm spanner.
Up
Down
3After adjusting the difference in the height
of the appliance door, fasten the keeper nut
by rotating it clockwise.
To tighten the nut
If it is impossible to adjust the height of the
appliance door through the above method, level
the door according to the following guide.

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Adjusting a Tilted Appliance
If the door of the appliance is not level, adjust
the difference in the height of appliance door
using the following method.
NOTE
•Because the hinge pin may falll out, do not
adjust the height of the appliance door more
than 5 cm.
Adjustment nut
Door Up
Spanner
Door Down
Height difference
Open the door and use the supplied spanner
type 2 to adjust the level of the lower side,
using the nut on the adjustable round foot as
per the below diagram.
Connecting the Water Line
Accessories
Water Tube Installation Parts
Water Supply Requirements
A cold water supply with water pressure
between 138 kPa and 827 kPa (1.4-8.4 kgf/cm²)
is required to operate the water dispenser. If the
refrigerator is installed in an area with low water
pressure (below 138 kPa), you can install a
booster pump to compensate for the low
pressure.
If a reverse osmosis water filtration system is
connected to your cold water supply, the water
pressure to the reverse osmosis system needs
to be a minimum of 138 kPa to 827 kPa
(1.4-8.4 kgf/cm²)
WARNING
•Unplug the appliance before carrying out any
work on connecting the water line. Failure to
do so may cause electric shock.
•Only connect the water line to a cold water
supply. Failure to do so may cause the water
filter to malfunction. Water hammer (water
banging in the pipes) in house plumbing can
cause damage to appliance parts and can
lead to water leakage or flooding.
•Connecting the water line must only be
installed by a qualified plumber and in
accordance with local legislation and
regulations governing water quality.
NOTE
•This water line installation is not covered by
the appliance warranty.