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Using the Refrigerator
About the SMART GRID Function (Demand Response)
When the refrigerator operates in SMART GRID (Demand Response) mode, the Energy
Management Refrigerator function can control energy usage or delay some functions to
save money when energy prices/demand are the highest.
NOTE
• You can deactivate the SMART GRID (Demand Response) function at any time using the
Override E-smart On/Off function.)
• To use the SMART GRID (Demand Response) function, you need a separate contract with
your electric utility company.
Also, to use the Smart Grid (Demand Response) function, you must register for the service
with your electric company. The company must have an EMS (Energy Management
System) that supports SEP (Smart Energy profile).
Using the SMART GRID (Demand Response) Function
This feature monitors energy prices and demand information from your utility company
and sends notifications to the refrigerator to run high-energy-consuming tasks during off-
peak times when electricity costs/demand are lower.
If the refrigerator receives a control signal from the utility company, the refrigerator
displays the
DAL
(L3) ~
TALR
(L4) levels on its display and controls the power
consumption according to the level.
Exception:
The
DAL
and
TALR
control signals from a utility company work as long as
product performance is maintained.
If the refrigerator receives the SMART GRID (Demand Response) signal (
DAL
or
TALR
), the
refrigerator operates in Delay Appliance Load (Display:L3) or Temporary Appliance Load
Reduction (Display:L4) mode.
•
Delay Appliance Load (L3):
The refrigerator responds to a
DAL
signal by providing a
moderate load reduction for the duration of the delay period. This function controls
functions that consume large quantities of energy (e.g., adjusting the Cooling system,
running the defrost cycle, making ice).
- When the refrigerator operates in
DAL
(L3) mode,
L3
appears on the refrigerator
display.
-
DAL
mode automatically deactivates the amount of time stipulated by the
DAL
signal (max. 4.5 hours) is reached or when the Override E-smart key is pressed.
• Temporary Appliance Load Reduction (L4): The refrigerator responds to a
TALR
signal
by drastically reducing the load for a brief period. This function reduces energy
consumption by stopping the compressor and controlling the functions that consume
large quantities of energy (e.g., defrosting, ice making).
- In
TALR
(L4) mode, “L4” appears on the refrigerator display.
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