LG GR-349SQF Fridge-Freezer User Manual

LG GR-349SQF Fridge-Freezer

Electrical Connections

Important
The wires in this mains lead are colored in accordance with the following code:

GREEN AND YELLOW: EARTH BLUE NEUTRAL
BROWN: LIVE This appliance must be earthed

As the colors of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the colored markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is colored Green and Yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol( ) or colored Green or Green and Yellow. The wire which is colored Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or colored Black. The wire which is colored Brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter Lor colored Ped. If a 13 amp(BS 1363) plug is used, fit a 13 amp BS 1362 fuse.

Introduction

Registration
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 the requested information here and retain this guide as a permanent record of your purchase. 8:aple your receipt here.

Important Safety Instruction

Precaution

• 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 the plug firmly and pull it 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 your hands are damp or wet. S<in may adhere to these extremely cold surfaces.

• R.JII out the power plug prior to cleaning the fridge­freezer.

• Never damage, severely 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.

• Don’t Use an 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.

• Power Cord Replacement
  If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord or assembly from the manufacturer or its service agent.

• Danger
  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 store
  Don’t store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

• Grounding (Earthing)
  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 about whether the appliance is properly grounded.

Identification of Parts

If you found some parts missing from your unit, they may be parts only used in other models.

Installation

1. Select a good location.

   • Race 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.

   • If your fridge-freezer is placed in a recessed area in the wall, allow at least 2 inches(5 cm) above.

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, and 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 boxes, 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.

Starting

• 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 the power plug is disconnected, allow 5 minutes delay before restarting.
• Your fridge-freezer is now ready for use.

Operation

Tern perature Control

Your fridge-freezer has two controls that let you regulate the temperature in the fridge and freezer compartments.

Fridge

• Initially set the TB\/1 P. CONTR)L 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 MIN or MAX, respectively.
• When the surrounding temperature is low, adjust the TB\/1 P. CONTR)L IM IN’.

Freezer

• Freezer temperature control is on the top of the fridge­freezer. Initially set the Freeze Temp at mid-point. By pressing the Freezer Temp button, you can adjust the temperature of the Freezer as indicated by the number of lamps lit.(the setting is composed of five steps, 5 lamps lit indicates coldest.)
• When you start the Fridge-Freezer or connect the power plug to the outlet, the temperature setting is automatically set to the mid-point.

Suggestion On Food Storage

Quick Freeze

This function is used when you want to freeze foods quickly. Press the ‘QUICK “‘-QUICK fRE FREEZE button once, and then the quick freeze operation starts with the lamp lit.
The quick freeze operation takes about 3 hours.
When its operation ends, it automatically returns to its normal state.
If you want to stop the quick freeze operation, press the ‘QUICK FREEZE button once more, the lamp goes out, the quick freeze operation stops and the refrigerator returns to its normal state.

Vacation

This function makes the fridge-freezer work in a power-saving mode which is useful when you are away on holiday, by reducing energy consumption as much as possible. Pressing ‘VACA TlON’ starts the operation with the lamp ON and pressing it again stops the operation.
For better functioning, you should set the TB\/1 P. CONTffiL to ” MIN”.

Self Test

This function allows you to check for operational problems. If you think you have a problem with your fridge-freezer, then press the temperature control button:

• If the indicated lights move up or down, then there is no problem with your fridge-freezer.
• If the indicated lights do not move up or down, then please leave the power connected and call your nearest service agent.

Door Alarm

When the door of the fridge-freezer or the freezer is left open for a while, the alarm sounds.

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, press the ‘QUICK FREEZE button.
• To remove ice cubes, hold the tray at its ends and twist gently.

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.

Storing Food

• Do not store food that goes bad easily at low temperatures, such as bananas, and melons.
• Allow hot food to cool prior to storing. Racing hot food in the fridge-freezer could spoil other food, and lead to higher electric bills.
• When storing the food, use a container with a lid. This prevents moisture from evaporating and helps food to keep its taste and nutrients.
• Do not block air vents with food. Smooth circulation of cold air keeps fridge-freezer temperature even.
• Do not open the door frequently. Opening the door lets warm air enter the fridge-freezer, and causes the temperature to rise.
• To adjust the temperature control easily, do not store food near the temperature control dial.
• Never keep too many foods in the door rack, as this may stop the door from fully closing.
• Do not store bottles in the freezer compartment – they may break when frozen.
• Do not refreeze food that has been thawed. This causes loss of taste and nutrition.
• If you keep the fridge-freezer in a hot, and humid place, frequently open its door or put a lot of vegetables in it, dew may form in it, which has no effect on its performance.
• Remove the dew with a dust cloth free from care.

Care and Maintenance

General Information

Power Failure

2-hour power failure does no harm to the food stores. Try to avoid opening and closing the door too frequently.

If You Move

• Take out foods from the fridge freezer and firmly fix the loose items with tape.
• Turn the leveling screws until they stop before moving the fridge-freezer. Otherwise, the screw may scratch the floor or the fridge-freezer cannot move.

Anti Condensation Pipe

• The Anti-Condensation pipe is installed around the front side of the fridge-freezer as well as on the partition between the fridge compartment and the freezer compartment to prevent dewing.

• Especially after installation or when the ambient temperature is high, the fridge-freezer may feel hot, which is quite normal.

Lamp Replacement

1. Unplug the power cord from the outlet.
2.  Remove fridge shelves.
3. To remove the lamp cover, insert e type driver in the underside of the lamp cover and pull it out, forwards.
4. Turn the lamp counterclockwise.
5. Assemble in reverse order of disassembly.
6. The replacement lamp must be the same specification as the original.

Cleaning

• Before Cleaning
  Be sure to unplug the power.

• Exterior
  Clean the outside of the fridge freezer with a soft cloth soaked with hot water or liquid detergent. If you use a detergent, be sure to wipe it with a clean wet cloth.

• Interior
  As above.

• After Cleaning
  Check that the power cord is not damaged, the power plug has not overheated, and that the power plug is tightly inserted into the outlet.

Warning: Be sure to dry the appliance with a cloth after washing it with water. Do not use abrasive, petroleum, benzene, thinner, hydrochloride acid, boiling water, rough brush, etc, as they may damage parts of the fridge- freezer.

Trouble Shooting

Before calling for service, check this list. It may save you both time and expense. This list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance.

• Fridge-Freezer does not operate

  • The power plug may be unplugged from the electric out Iet. Rug it in securely.
  • The house fuse has blown or the circuit breaker has tripped. Check and/or replace the fuse and reset the circuit breaker.
  • Power cut.
  • Check house lights.

• The fridge or Freezer Compartment Temperature is too warm

  • Temperature control is not set in the proper position. Prefer to the Temperature Control section.
  • The appliance is placed close to a heat source.
  • Warm weather-frequent door openings.
  • The door was left open for a long time.
  • Package holding door open or blocking air duct in the freezer compartment.

• Vibration or Rattling or Abnormal Noise

  • The floor on which the fridge-freezer is installed may be uneven or the fridge-freezer may be unstable.
  • Make it even by rotating the leveling screw.
  • Unnecessary objects placed in the back side of the fridge-freezer.

• Frost or Ice Crystals on frozen Food

  • The door may have been left ajar or the package holding the door open.
  • Too frequent or too long door openings.
  • Frost within the package is normal.

• Moisture forms on Cabinet Surface

  • This phenomenon is likely to occur in a wet space. Wipe it with a dry towel.

• Moisture collects inside

  • Too frequent or too long door openings.
  • In humid weather, air carries moisture into the fridge when doors are opened.

• Fridge has odor

  • Foods with strong odors should be tightly covered or wrapped.
  • Check for spoiled food.
  • The interior needs cleaning.
    Refer to the CLEANING section

• The door not closing properly

  • The food package is keeping the door open.
    Move packages that keep the door from closing.

  • Fridge-freezer is not level. Adjust the leveling screws.

  • The floor on which the fridge-freezer is installed may be uneven or the fridge-freezer may be unstable. Sightly raise the front side with the leveling screw.

• The interior light does not work

  • No power at the outlet.
  • The light lamp needs replacing. Refer to the Lamp Replacement section

To Reverse the Doors

Your fridge-freezer is designed with reversible doors, so that they may open from either the left of right-hand side to suit your kitchen design.

Precaution

1. Before reversing the door, first of all, you should take out food and accessories like shelves or trays which are not fixed in the fridge-freezer.
2. Use a Torque Wrench or Spanner to fix or remove the bolt.
3. Do not lay the fridge-freezer down. This will cause problems.
4. Be careful not to drop the doors in disassembling or assembling.

How to Reverse the Doors

1. Remove screw 2 and remove Cover 1 and move Cap Cover 3. And, remove screw 4, Hinge-L 5, and remove pin 6. Remove the Freezer Door , and move the position of cap 7. Move the position of the bracket door 8 and screw 9).
2. Remove the bolt and remove the Hinge-C and the Fridge Door · Move the position of the cap · Move the position of the bracket door and screw ·
3. Move the position of the Hinge-U pin , and Cap, Top cover · Assemble the Fridge Door · Assemble Hinge-L 5, and bolt 4. Assemble F-Door 1. Assemble the Hinge-L 5 and bolt 4. Assemble Low Cover 1 and screw2

Reversing the doors is not covered by the warranty.

Frequently Ask Questions

How long does it take for an LG refrigerator to freeze?

Cold air will be produced 1~2 hour after you plug in the refrigerator.

What is the best freezer temperature for an LG freezer?

The recommended temperature settings are 37° Fahrenheit for the refrigerator, and 0° Fahrenheit for the freezer.

Why is my LG freezer not freezing properly?

The easiest thing you can do to get your LG freezer working properly again is to clean the condenser coils. The condenser coils dissipate heat when refrigerant goes through them, which helps to keep your freezer cool. When they become covered in dust or frost, it can prevent your freezer from working properly.

How often does the LG freezer defrost?

LG refrigerators AUTOMATICALLY defrost every 4-16 hours which should resolve most frost buildup issues. If you notice a sheet of ice on the bottom/floor of your freezer, check your freezer door to ensure that it closes firmly.

How long does a fridge freezer take to get down to temperature?

How long does it take for a new fridge freezer to get cold? Depending on the make and model, most fridge freezers will be cold enough for proper use in around 1 to 2 hours.

What are the best freezer settings?

The recommended freezer temperature to keep food safe is at or below 0°F (-18°C), making higher temperatures less reliable for long-term freezer storage.

What is the most efficient freezer temperature?

Keep the temperature at 0 degrees Fahrenheit. Avoid extreme temperatures. Unless you live in a mild climate, keep your freezer indoors, such as in the basement. Extreme temperatures are hard on the compressor and can reduce the life of your freezer.

Why is my freezer not freezing but the fridge is fine?

If your freezer isn’t as cold as it should be, but your refrigerator is working fine, you may want to take a look at the freezer’s door seals, or gaskets. Due to normal wear and tear, these door gaskets can dry out and start to crack.

What causes the freezer to defrost quickly?

There could be a problem in the evaporator, condenser or compressor. Once again, it is advisable to have an appliance professional check this. Replacing these parts can be expensive. If the freezer is more than 10 years old, it makes sense to buy a new freezer instead of repairing the existing one.

How long does it take for the LG freezer to make ice?

It takes approximately 12 to 24 hours for a newly installed refrigerator to begin making ice. It is recommended that you throw away the first few batches of ice.

Do you need to leave fridge freezer for 24 hours?

You should leave your fridge/fridge freezer to settle for at least 4 hours. Once 4 hours have passed, you can plug your appliance in. When doing so, make sure that the thermostat control is set to on. Before placing food into the appliance, allow your fridge some time to cool down to temperatures safe for food storage.

How long before freezer is ready?

Leave the appliance to sit for 3 hours. Then plug it in and switch it on. It should then be left overnight to stabilize before putting any fresh food into it. The ideal setting for the refrigerator is +4C and -18C for the freezer.

What is the normal temperature for a freezer?

The freezer temperature should be 0° F (-18° C). Check temperatures periodically. Appliance thermometers are the best way of knowing these temperatures and are generally inexpensive

What is the normal temperature for LG freezer?

The recommended temperature setting for your refrigerator is 37 degrees, and the recommended temperature for your freezer is 0 degrees. Your LG refrigerator also gives you the option to change the temperature mode from Celsius to Fahrenheit or vice versa.

What makes a freezer stop freezing?

If your freezer is not working, the first thing to check is if the shelves are packed too tightly. Overstuffed freezers can cause airflow blockage especially when the evaporator fan is blocked. If your freezer is not cold enough, we recommend clearing off your freezer shelves.

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