LG GL-225 Series Refrigerator Owner’s Manual

LG GL-225 Series Refrigerator

IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS

• GL – 225/221*
• GL – 245/241/285/281*
  Number of shelves may vary as per model. Due to continuous R&D, model specification subjected to change.

FEATURES

• ANTI-BACTERIAL GASKET
  An effective Anti-Bacterial Gasket that prevents moulds & bacterial growth within the refrigerator.

• HANDLE TYPE
  Strong elegant handle with better grip, good look & sturdiness.

• EGG-CUM-ICE TRAY
  It is used for storing the eggs. It can also be used for making the ice.

• FASTEST ICE TRAY
  LG’s Patented Ice Tray made with a special material mixed with Aluminum provides fastest ice making.

• MOIST BALANCE CRISPER
  It keeps your vegetables fresh by holding moisture & prevents from getting rotten.

• TOUGHENED GLASS SHELF
  LG’s Toughened Glass Shelf can withstand load of 175kg, thus heavy utensils can be placed with ease.

• BASE STAND WITH DRAWER
  To keep upto 6 KG onion & potato.

• LOCK
  Push and rotate the key to lock.

• LAMP
  To illuminate refrigerator interior

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

This is the safety alert symbol. It alerts you to safety messages that inform you of “hazards that can kill you or hurt you/ others or cause damage to the product”.
Always read and obey safety messages. All safety messages will be preceded by the alert symbol and the hazard signal word DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. Such safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

• DANGER / WARNING: means you will be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions
• CAUTION: means hazardous situation may result in minor/ moderate injury, or product damage only. (if not avoided

This appliance uses a refrigerant gas (Isobutane, R-600a), even a small amount (30-90g) is combustible. When the gas is leaked due to severe damage during delivering, installing or using the refrigerator, any spark may cause fire or burn. (Optional)

WARNING

1. Do not modify power cord length or share outlet with other appliances. Do not replace power cord with damaged or unspecified power cord. It will cause electric shock or fire. if the power cord is damaged, it should be replaced by authorized service person as specified by the manufacturer.

2. Plug in the power socket properly. Loose plug-in causes electric shock or fire due to heat generation.

3. Do not switch ON/OFF the refrigerator with wet hands. It may cause electric shock.

4. Use only dedicated power socket for supply to refrigerator. Do not use an extension cord; otherwise it will cause overloading and intermittent tripping of other appliances or household lights.

5. Never splash water on your refrigerator. It may cause short circuit.

6. Refrigerator must be grounded (Earthed) in order to prevent possible electric shock in case of electric short
   circuit. Consult qualified electrician or service person in case of doubts whether refrigerator is properly grounded. Improper use of the grounding plug can result in an eclectic shock.

7. Always grip plug firmly and pull it straight out from the outlet to avoid damage to power cord, as it may lead to shock/ fire.

8. When moving your appliance, be careful not to roll over the power cord or damage it in any way.

9. Unplug the power cord from outlet for cleaning or other requirements. Never touch it with wet hands to avoid electric shock or getting hurt.

10. Never pull out or twist the power cord, because damage of power cord may cause a fire or electric shock.

11. Do not place lit candle inside or on top of the refrigerator. It may cause explosion or fire.

12. When any strange smell or smoke is detected from the refrigerator, disconnect power plug immediately and contact service center to avoid any accident or danger.

13. Supply plug of refrigerator should be easily accessible for quick disconnection in case of an accident.

14. Don’t keep any electrical appliance on the top of the refrigerator such as TV, cooler, lights/lamps, harmful chemical, clothes etc.

15. Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartment, unless they are recommended by the manufacturer.

16. Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

17. In some models, the door is made of glass which can break due to impact. Do not touch the broken parts, you mav get iniured.

18. For best energy efficiency, make sure all of shelved, drawers and baskets are place in their original position.

19. Be careful that your fingers are not caught in hinge, grille fan ass, Etc.

20. Do not damage the circuit from which refrigerant is flowing.

21. For disposal of the product it is required to be handed over to authorized recycler only.

22. 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.

23. If the appliance is equipped with a lock, keep the key out of reach of children.

24. In the event of a blackout, call the electricity company and ask how long it is going to last.

    • You should avoid door openings while the power is off.
    • When the power supply gets back to normal, check the condition of the food.

25. VACATION TIME – During average length vacations, you will probably find it best to leave the refrigerator in operation. it
    Place freezable items in freezer for longer life. If you are leaving the appliance turned off for an extended period of time, remove all food and unplug the power cord. Clean the interior, and leave the doors slightly ajar to prevent mold from growing in the appliance.

Risk of Fire and Flammable Materials

This symbol alerts you to flammable materials that can ignite and cause a fire if you do not take care.

• This appliance contains a small amount of isobutane refrigerant (R600a), 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.
• 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 m in size for every 8 g of R600a refrigerant inside the appliance.
• When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.
• Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power supplieds at the rear of the appliance.

CAUTION

1. Before use, refrigerator must be properly installed and located as per the installation instructions.
2. After your refrigerator is in operation, do not touch the cold surface in the freezer compartment, particularly when your hands are damp or wet. Skin could adhere to these extremely cold surfaces.
3. Wait for 5 minutes or longer when reconnecting the plug or it may cause failure in freezer operation.
4. Do not install refrigerator in wet place or place where water or rain It splashes. It may deteriorate insulation of electric parts, causing electric leakage.
5. Be careful while opening and closing refrigerator door, it may cause injury to person around it. Your Feet or hand may get caught in the gap in door or child may get hurt by corner.
6.  Do not cling to the door or the shelves of the door or home bar of the freezer or the cool chamber. It may make the refrigerator fall over or damage the hands. Especially, do not allow the children to do the above.
7. 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 a of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

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 temperatures 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 o the rating label

SN (Extended

Temperate)

| +10 – +32
N (Temperate)| +16 – +32
ST (Subtropical)| +16 – +32
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 C and 43 C.

Dimensions and Clearances

• Too small of a distance from adjacent items may result in degradation of freezing capability and increased electricity costs. Allow over 500 mm clearance from each adjacent wall when installing the appliance.

Image for representation purpose only

| GL-*221(Low Volume)| GL-241 (Medium Volume)| GL-281 (High Volume)
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DIM| 3/4 W/O Base Stand| 5 W/O Base Stand| 3/4 with Base Stand| 5 with Base Stand| 3/4 W/O Base Stand| 5 W/O Base Stand| 3/4 with Base Stand| 5 with Base Stand| *3 W/O Base Stand**
A| 583| 583| 583| 583| 583| 583| 583| 583| 591
B| 1249| 1249| 1350| 1350| 1396| 1396| 1497| 1497| 1550
C| 640| 648| 640| 648| 615| 648| 615| 648| 621
D| 60| 68| 60| 68| 35| 68| 35| 68| 35
E| 550| 550| 550| 550| 550| 550| 550| 550| 540
F| 580| 580| 580| 580| 580| 580| 580| 580| 586
G| 1107| 1115| 1107| 1115| 1080| 1113| 1080| 1113| 1095
H| 983| 983| 983| 983| 985| 985| 985| 985| 1000

INSTALLATION

• Unpack the refrigerator and locate at desired location.
• Refrigerator should be located properly in ventilated area.
• Avoid placing the refrigerator near heat sources, direct sunlight or moisture.
• Prior to storing food, leave refrigerator running for 6 hours.
• Don’t install appliance in very cold environment (Approx. below 5°C
• Move refrigerator only in front or side direction. Do not move in angle or zigzag direction.
• Use Electrical connection with 3-pin plug for earthing.
• 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.

INSTALLATION GUIDE

FREEZER OPERATION

Refrigerator Temperature Control
Specially designed knob allows you to control temperature inside the refrigerator.

Defrosting
Push the Defrost Knob after every 3 days or when Ice Level reaches defrost indicator.

It is natural for moisture in the air to condense on the cold surface. This leads to a regular buildup of frost on the surface freezer and the cooling in fresh food compartment. This frost accumulation reduces the cooling effect, thereby reducing efficiency. Therefore, periodic defrosting is necessary to ensure optimum performance. The water in the drain tray evaporates by natural evaporation if defrosting is done once in two days, however due to varied conditions of usage it is desirable to check the drain tray occasionally and dispose of the water, if any. Please ensure that the chiller tray is in the correct position by pushing it to its extreme. Otherwise the defrosting water may fall over the contents of the refrigerator.

Manual Defrosting : However in some models, in case of defrosting or power failure the water directly accumulates in chiller tray, dispose off water directly from chiller tray by taking it out. If water overflow from Tray Drip, disassemble it and remove the water from it. In case of the refrigerator has Evercool feature, the refrigerator may take more than 12-14 hours to turn on after defrostina operation

Ice Making

• Fill ice trays with water, place in Freezer Box.
• To remove ice cube, gently twist Ice Tray.

Lamp

• For replacement of the Bulb, firstly unplug the power cord from the outlet. Reach behind the lamp cover and push it forward and turn the lamp cover anticlockwise.Assemble back in the reverse order of disassembly.
• Replacement bulb must be of the same specification as original.

PRODUCT USAGE UDE

• Don’t open the refrigerator door too often-hot air will enter and increase the temperature
• Don’t keep the door open more than 30 seconds at a time-cold air will rush out of the fridge.
• Don’t cover the shelves with paper or plastic sheets. This prevents air circulation inside the cabinet.
• Don’t use a knife or sharp instrument to remove the ice trays from the freezer or to remove the frost mechanically as it may damage the freezer coil.
• Fridge will automatically switch-off when the proper temperature is attained. Don’t switch-off the fridge at night, this will create higher temperature inside the cabinet thus deteriorating stored foods.
• Feel free to call your LG dealer or LG representative in case your refrigerator has suffered a damage in transit. The dealer or the company representative will assess the extent of damage and give you estimate for repairs.
• Don’t switch-on the refrigerator, until a minimum period of four minutes lapses after it was switched off, either due to power failure or otherwise.
• Don’t allow food stuffs smeared with salt to come in direct contact with the freezer. It is good practice to always keep the food in container before placing in the freezer.
• It is recommended to use Voltage Stabilizer (0.5KVA) if power fluctuations are frequent and out of specified voltage range (135-290V)**,Stabilizer usage increases the refrigerator life.
• For inverter models specified voltage range is 90V-310V
• While removing/disassembling shelf/tray use handle/slot for easy removing.
• Run the refrigerator for 12 hours without load in factory setting.
• Do not open the Evercool assembly without the help of service engineer.
• Important Points for Better Performance of Evercool Function (in select models)
• Do not open the door frequently during power cut off to get the best effect of Evercool function.
• Evercool performance will be deteriorated if the PCM is not freezed properly

FOOD STORAGE GUIDE

• Don’t keep hot milk/food in your refrigerator. This will result in an increased temperature of other food inside the fridge and may lead to deterioration.
• Do not store food which goes bad easily at low temperatures, such as bananas, pineapples, & melons.
• When storing the food, cover it with vinyl wrap or store in container with a lid. This prevents moisture from evaporating, and helps food to keep its taste and nutrients.
• Do not store bottles in freezer compartment – they may break when frozen.
• When storing frozen food like ice cream for a long period, place it on freezer shelf, not in the door rack.
• Prior to refrigeration. Vegetables and fruits should be washed and wiped. Packed food should be wiped clean, to prevent adjacent food from spoiling.
• While storing eggs in egg tray, ensure that they are fresh, and always store them in an up-right position.

CLEANING

EXTERIOR

• Use lukewarm solution of mild soap or detergent to clean the durable finish of your refrigerator. Wipe with a clean, damp cloth and then dry,

INTERIOR
Regular cleaning of the interior and interior parts is recommended. You can wash all compartments with a mild baking soda solution, then rinse and dry them.

• Always remove power cord from the wall outlet prior to cleaning in the vicinity of electrical parts (lamp, switches, controls etc.).
• Wipe up excess moisture with a sponge or cloth to prevent water or liquid from getting into any electrical part and causing electric shock.
• Do not use flammable or toxic cleaning liquids.
• Do not use: Surface active agent, car wax, Anticorrosive, all sort of oil, Gasoline, Acids, Wax.
• If detergent/ dish washing solution/ soapy water are carelessly used, colour change can occur.

Cleaning of Tray Drip

1. Turn off the refrigerator and remove power cord.
2. Pull out the refrigerator carefully so that rear portion is accessible for cleaning.
3. Put Dry Sponge/Cloth in the tray to remove water from tray drip. Squeeze the sponge/coth in the mug.
4. Repeat the process if any excess water is left inside the tray.
5. Put the refrigerator back again to the initial position, plug in and start.

Note: Wear hand gloves to avoid any damage to hand as backside area is hot.

GENERAL INFORMATION

HOLIDAY TIME

• During average length of holidays, you will probably find it best to leave the refrigerator in operation.
• Place freezable items in freezer for longer life. When you plan to be away for an extended period remove all food, disconnect the power cord, clean the interior thoroughly and leave each door open to prevent odour formation.

POWER FAILURE

• Most power failures are for an hour or two and will not affect your refrigerator temperatures. However, it is better to avoid opening door while the power is off. For longer duration power failures, place a block of dry ice on top of your frozen packages.

RELOCATION

• Remove or securely fasten down all loose items inside the refrigerator. To avoid damaging the leveling screws, turn them all the way into the base.

Disposal of your old appliance (as per e-waste Rules)

1. When this crossed out wheeled bin symbol is depicted on the product and its operator’smanual, it means the product is covered by the e-waste Management and Handling
   Rules, 2011 and are meant to be recycled, dismantled, refurbished or disposed off.
   Do’s

   • a. The product is required be handed over only to the authorized recycler for disposal.
   • b. Keep the product in isolated area, after it becomes non-functional/un-repairable so as to prevent its accidental breakage.

2. Don’ts

   • a. The product should not be opened by the suer himself/herself, but only by authorized service personnel.
   • b. The product is not meant for re-sale to any unauthorized agencies/scrap dealer/kabariwalah.
   • c. The product is not meant for mixing into household waste stream.
   • d. Do notkeep any replaced spare parts) from the product in exposed area.

3. Any disposal through unauthorized agencies/person will attract action under Environment (Protection) Act 1986.

4. Hazards of improper handling or accidental breakage:

   • a. The refrigerant (R134a) used, if overexposed, might cause dizziness and loss of concentration. Liquid contact can cause irritation and frostbite. The refrigerant (R600a), squirting out of the pipes could ignite or cause eye injury.
   • b. The blowing agent cyclopentane is highly flammable liquid and vapor, harmful to aquatic life. Contact with liquid may cause cold burns/frost bites. Repeated exposure cause skin dryness.

5. This product is complied with the requirement of Hazardous Substances as specified under Rule 13 (1) & (2) of the E-Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 2011″.

6. To locate a nearest collection centre or call for pick-up (limited area only) for disposal of this appliance, please contact Toll Free No. 1800-315-9999 / 1800-180-9999 for details. All collection centre and pick up facilities are done by third parties with LG electronics India Pvt. Ltd. merely as a facilitator.
   For more detailed information, please visit : http://www.lg.com/in

BEFORE CALLING SERVICE

WARRANTY

The LG Refrigerator comes with 1 + 4 or 9 (selected model) year warranty, from the date of purchase, that comprises of a 1 year warranty on all parts (except Light Bulb, LED, Consumables, Loose Plastic Parts, Glass) in the first year and thereafter a 4 or 9 (selected model) year additional warranty on the compressor, from the date of purchase of the product, provided always the warranty card bears the rubber stamp, date and signature of our authorized dealer.
*4 OR 9 (SELECTED MODEL) YEAR ADDITOINAL WARRANTY ON COMPRESSOR*
The 4 or 9 (selected model) year warranty on compressor will continue even after the expiry of 1 year period from the date of purchase.
This warranty covers Compressor only. Gas/Gas charging will be charged to the customer. Gas charging is included only when compressor is defective & inoperative. During the additional warranty period, it does not cover any part such as condenser, freezer, capillary, suction line, overload protector, relay, thermostat etc. Standard visiting charges will be applicable within the municipal limit of town where LG
Electronics India Pvt. Ltd. (LGEIL) has its Authorized Service Center, Service outside municipal limit will attract to and fro traveling, other incidental expenses in addition to standard visiting charges, as prevailing from time to time. During the warranty period, only the parts replaced or repaired shall be free of costs, but service charges shall always be payable by customer.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

• The warranty is confined to the first purchaser of the refrigerator only & is non-transferable.
• Repairs and replacements will be carried out by the dealer from whom the product has been purchased, or through the Authorized Service
• Center of LGEIL. In case the customer shifts the place of residence during warranty period, it is advised to contact Authorized Service
• Center directly or call our help line.
• Repairs under warranty shall be carried out by an authorized service personnel only. The details of centralized help-lines are attached
• For units-installed beyond municipal limits of the jurisdiction of company’s Authorized Service Center, it is responsibility of purchaser to contact the nearest authorized service center and bring the unit to authorized service center at its own cost and risk. All expenses incurred in collecting the units or parts thereof from the company’s authorized service center, as well as expenses incurred with deputizing of service personnel/technicians towards conveyance and other incidentals etc. will be borne by the customer. Local charges for transportation and handling charges may vary from location to location. Customers are advised to verify before. In case the customer desires to bring the unit on its own to the Authorized Service Center, the same shall be at its own risks and consequences.
• The concerned authorized service center will advise the customer whether to effect the repairs at site or at the authorized service center.
• Call registered with the centralized helpline / Authorized service center, wherein only cleaning of the unit/parts in the unit due to dust accumulation on portions of the unit, general explanations/returning, are not to be considered as defects.
• In case of repairs or replacement of any part/s of the unit, this warranty will thereafter continue and remain in force only for the unexpired period of the warranty. LGEIL may use parts that are new or refurbished and equivalent to new in performance and reliability. Replacement of parts would be purely at the discretion of LGEIL alone. In case the replacement of the entire unit is being made, (subject to the sole discretion of LG), the same model shall be replaced and in the event such model has been discontinued, it shall be replaced with the model of price equivalent at the time of purchase.
• In case of any damage to the product/customer abuse/repairs by un-authorized personnel’s/ misuse detected/ by the Authorized Service
• Center personnel, the warranty conditions are not applicable and repairs will be done subject to availability of parts and on a chargeable basis onlv.

Warranty is not applicable in any of the following case

1. The warranty card is not completed properly at the time of purchase.
2. The completed warranty card is not presented to authorized service personnel at the time of service of the product.
3. The product is not operated according to instructions given in the Operating Instruction Booklet.
4. Defects are caused by improper or reckless use, which shall be determined by the company personnel.
5. Any repair work is carried out by persons other than authorized service personnel.
6. Defects are caused by due to causes beyond control like lightening, abnormal voltage, acts of God or while in transit to service center or purchaser’s residence.
7. The warranty is not valid in case, the serial number is deleted, defected or altered.
8. Damage to the product or any part/s due to transportation or shifting is not covered by warranty.
9. a) This warranty will automatically terminate on the expiry of the warranty period of 12 months, even if the refrigerator may not be in use for any time during the warranty period for any reason.
10. b) The warranty on compressor will automatically terminate on expiry of 4 or 9* (Selected Model) years (after 1 year warranty period even if the refrigerator may not be in use for any time during the said period for any reason. 1
11. Only courts in state of Delhi and places where LGEIL has its branch office shall have the jurisdiction for settling any claims, disputes arising under the warranty.
12. Compressor, Eva & Condensers will not be covered under warranty in case use of knife or sharp instrument to remove the ice trays or Ice from the freezer or to remove the frost mechanically.

CUSTOMER’S COPY

• Customer’s Signature
• Dealer’s Signature

This card is valid only if it is filed in and stamped by our authorized dealer on the date of purchase

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