LG G*-051 series, Owner'S Manual

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SUGGESTIONS
Disposal of the old appliance
This appliance contains fluid (refrigerant, lubricant) and is made of parts and materials which are
reusable and/or recyclable.
All the important materials should be sent to the collection center of waste material and can be reused
after rework (recycling). For take back, please contact with the local agency.
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
Check for yourself
Type of Complaint Probable Cause Remedy
1. Refrigerator does
not work. – Thermostat switch
in 'OFF' position. Check that the thermostat knob is on‘Normal' position and not in
off position.
– Power Supply Off. Check that the refrigerator main supply plug is connected to the
wall socket and that the supply is on. Check that the fuse is intact
in the supply line.
2. Refrigerator
attempts to start,
but does not
operate. – Low Voltage. Install a line-correcting transformer in the mains, or a Voltage
Stabilizer.
3. Refrigerator
contents
not cooling. – Defrosting over due Defrost the refrigerator.
– Restriction of cold
air circulation. Provide space in between the dishes. If the shelves are covered
with cloth or polythene, remove it.
– Improper thermostat
control selection. If the refrigerator is required to give a low temperature turn the
thermostat knob towards colder (Max) position.
– Entry of hot air. Opening and closing of the door too often will result in hot air from
outside rushing into the refrigerator causing the temperature to
go up. Reduce the frequency of opening of the door
– Storing hot foods. Avoid storing hot foods in the refrigerator, cool them to room
temperature before placing them inside the refrigerator.
4. Formation of water
drops on exterior of
refrigerator. – High humidity during
monsoon season. During the monsoon, when the humidity in the atmosphere
reaches around 90% water droplets may form around the sides
of the refrigerator cabinet, especially the top portion. This
moisture should be wiped off periodically. Contact our
serviceman to check the door seal for proper and uniform contact
with the cabinet.
5. Formation of
droplets on the
underside of the
Chiller tray. – Hot and humid
climate. In hot and humid weather the moist air rushes inside whenever
the refrigerator door is opened. This results in excess frosting on
the Evaporator, and condensation on the Chiller tray bottom.
Avoid too frequent door openings.
6. Smell and
odour. – Improper covering
and wrapping
of food. Wrap and cover foodstuffs properly. Place caps on bottles and
other liquid stores.
If the smell persists, defrost the refrigerator, remove all
foodstuffs, clean the refrigerator thoroughly and wipe it dry
before restarting.
7. Difficulty in
formation
of ice and ice-
cream. – Incorrect thermostat
setting. Set the thermostat on 'Colder' (Max) position.
– Defrosting overdue. Excessive frost on the freezer compartment should be defrosted.
Ensure that the container of ice-cream or ice is in proper contact
with the surface of the freezer. Do not use bowls.