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Symptoms

Reason

Solution

Clicking noises

The defrost control 

will click when the 

automatic defrost cycle 

begins and ends. The 

thermostat control (or 

appliance control on 

some models) will also 

click when cycling on 

and off.

 

Normal Operation

Rattling noises

Rattling noises may 

come from the flow of 

appliance, the water 

line on the back of 

the unit (for plumbed 

models only), or items 

stored on top of or 

around the appliance.

 

Normal Operation

Appliance is not 

resting evenly on the 

floor.

 

Floor is weak or uneven or levelling legs need to 

be adjusted. See the Door Alignment section.

Appliance with linear 

compressor was 

moved while operating.

 

Normal operation. If the compressor does not 

stop rattling after three minutes, turn the power to 

the appliance off and then on again.

Whooshing noises

Evaporator fan motor 

is circulating air 

through the fridge and 

freezer compartments.

 

Normal Operation

Air is being forced over 

the condenser by the 

condenser fan.

 

Normal Operation

Gurgling noises

Appliance flowing 

through the cooling 

system

 

Normal Operation

Popping noises

Contraction and 

expansion of the inside 

walls due to changes 

in temperature.

 

Normal Operation

Vibrating

If the side or back 

of the appliance is 

touching a cabinet 

or wall, some of the 

normal vibrations 

may make an audible 

sound.

 

To eliminate the noise, make sure that the sides 

and back do not make any contact with any wall 

or cabinet.

Summary of Contents for GC-B247JEUV

Page 1: ...l thoroughly before operating the appliance and keep it handy for reference at all times OWNER S MANUAL FRIDGE FREEZER Copyright 2016 2019 LG Electronics Inc All Rights Reserved EN ENGLISH KK ҚАЗАҚША RU РУССКИЙ MFL69124678 Rev 03_073119 ...

Page 2: ...moving the Door 12 Refitting the Door 12 Adjusting the Height of the Door 13 Connecting the Appliance 14 Moving the Appliance 14 OPERATION 15 Parts and Functions 15 Notes for Operation 18 Using Control Panel 20 Icemaker 22 Door in Door 24 Fresh Vegetable Drawer 25 InstaView Function 25 Other Functions 25 SMART FUNCTIONS 26 MAINTENANCE 27 Notes for Cleaning 27 Cleaning the Condenser Cover 27 Cleani...

Page 3: ... 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 men...

Page 4: ...y or extend the power cable 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 Ins...

Page 5: ...end 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...

Page 6: ...not damage the refrigerant circuit Do not place any electronic appliance such as heater and mobile phone inside the appliance 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 gr...

Page 7: ...nce enclosure or in the built in structure clear of obstruction Do not use electrical appliances inside the refrigerator 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 Refrigerant leaking out of the pipes could ignite or cause an explosion The amount of refriger...

Page 8: ...e 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 supplies at the rear of the appliance CAUTION To reduce the risk of ...

Page 9: ...e door baskets 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 clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they are cold Never eat frozen foods immediately after they have bee...

Page 10: ...TALLATION Compartments means that this feature varies depending on the model purchased Movable Egg Box Ice Tray Spanner Owner s Manual The appearance or components of the appliance may differ from model to model ...

Page 11: ...ce is designed to operate within a limited range of ambient temperatures depending on the climate zone 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...

Page 12: ... While pressing 1 hook of the link of the electrical connectors remove the link by pulling it in both directions 3 Remove the hinge lever by tapping the end of it toward the outside edge of the cabinet 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 4 Lift the upper hinge f...

Page 13: ... hinge pin clockwise or counterclockwise with an 8 mm spanner Down Up 3 Fasten the keeper nut by turning it counterclockwise 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 Method2 If the freezer compartment door is lower than the fridge compartment door Level the door by inserting flat type ...

Page 14: ...ving the Appliance 1 Remove all food from inside the appliance 2 Pull the power plug out insert and fix it into the power plug hook at the rear or on top of the appliance 3 Tape parts such as shelves and the door handle to prevent from falling off while moving the appliance 4 Move the appliance with more than two people carefully When transporting the appliance over a long distance keep the applia...

Page 15: ...and fridge temperatures b Door in Door The Door in Door is a double layered door system It can be opened individually or together with the main door You can conveniently locate and access your favourite snacks or food items c Door in Door Button Opens the Door in Door The appearance or components of the appliance may differ from model to model ...

Page 16: ...tored d Freezer Drawer This is for long term storage of frozen items e Freezer Door Basket This is where small packages of frozen food can be stored Do not store ice cream or food which will be stored for a long period of time within these baskets f Smart Diagnosis Unit Use this function when contacting LG Electronics customer information centre to help make an accurate diagnosis when the applianc...

Page 17: ...dge compartment k Snack Drawer This is where small packages of refrigerated foods are stored l Temperature Sensor This sensor senses the temperature of the fridge compartment Maintain the distance between the sensor and food to accurately sense the temperature m Fresh Vegetable Drawer This is where fruits and vegetables are stored to help maintain freshness by adjusting the humidity controller n F...

Page 18: ...or Energy Saving Ensure there is sufficient space between stored foods This allows cold air to be circulated evenly and lowers electricity bills Store hot food only after it has cooled in order to prevent dew or frost When storing food in the freezer compartment set the freezer temperature lower than the temperature indicated on the food Do not put food near the temperature sensor of the fridge co...

Page 19: ...ture lower than the required temperature for the food to be stored correctly If there are chill compartments in the appliance do not store vegetables and fruits with higher moisture content in the chill compartments as they may freeze due to the lower temperature Max Freezing Capacity The Express Freeze function will set the freezer to its maximum freezing capacity This generally takes up to 24 ho...

Page 20: ...arm This sets the alarm sound which is activated when the appliance door is opened d Fridge Temperature This sets the fridge target temperature e CHILD LOCK This locks the buttons on the control panel NOTE The actual control panel may differ from model to model The control panel will turn off automatically for energy saving If there is any finger or skin contacts to the control panel while cleanin...

Page 21: ...each time you press the button The Express Freeze function automatically terminates after a specific period has passed Setting and Resetting Lock This locks the buttons on the control panel Press and hold the Lock button for 3 seconds When the Lock function is set all buttons are locked When you press the Lock button for 3 seconds the Lock Unlock icon on the control panel lights The function is en...

Page 22: ...is feature varies depending on the model purchased If ice cannot be detached easily rotate the ice separation handle of the icemaker once again Please note that ice may stick together if you rotate the ice separation handle of the icemaker before the water has completely frozen It takes approximately three hours for water at the temperature of 20 C to be frozen completely When placing the ice stor...

Page 23: ...ON When cleaning wipe all components with a wet towel except for the ice tray and dry them off completely before using Failure to do so may cause malfunctions Door in Door means that this feature varies depending on the model purchased Press the button on the center left of the door in door until it opens There is plenty of storage space inside the door in door and its surrounding baskets allowing...

Page 24: ...the air guide will be open and allow air to circulate through the drawer for reduced humidity And if moved to the right side the air guide will be closed and will maintain any humidity that is currently in the crisper drawer The closed state is recommended for storing vegetables and open state is recommended for storing fruit NOTE means that this feature varies depending on the model purchased Ins...

Page 25: ...ctions Door Open Alarm The alarm sounds 3 times in 30 second intervals if the door fridge compartment freezer compartment door in door is left open or not completely closed for one minute Contact the LG Electronics customer information centre if the alarm sound continues even after closing the door Failure Detection The appliance can automatically detect problems during the operation If a problem ...

Page 26: ... Position the phone so that its microphone is aligned with the speaker hole The Smart Diagnosis sound is generated after around three seconds Do not take the phone off the speaker hole while the data is transmitted Hold the phone to the upper right speaker hole and wait while the data is transmitted The data transfer sound may be harsh to the ear while the Smart Diagnosis data is being transmitted...

Page 27: ...etal surfaces helps provide rust protection Do not wax plastic parts Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a year using appliance wax or auto paste wax Apply wax with a clean soft cloth When cleaning the inside or outside of the appliance do not wipe it with a rough brush toothpaste or flammable materials Do not use cleaning agents containing flammable substances This may cause discoloration o...

Page 28: ...er edge 2 After assembling tap the door basket gently to fix it horizontally Cleaning the Shelf Removing the Fridge Freezer Shelf Remove the shelf by pulling it out Refitting the Fridge Freezer Shelf Remove the shelf by pulling it out while slightly lifting the rear edge of the fridge shelf Cleaning the Vegetable Drawer Removing the Vegetable Drawer 1 Remove the contents of the drawer Hold the han...

Page 29: ...etable Drawer 1 If the vegetable drawer has a cover lift it 2 Insert the bottom of the vegetable drawer into its original position and gently push it back in while lowering it CAUTION Please note that injuries can be caused by the weight of stored foods when removing the vegetable drawer ...

Page 30: ... Are the appliance doors completely closed Completely close the door and make sure that stored food is not obstructing in the door Is there enough space around the appliance Adjust the installation position to make enough space around the appliance The appliance contains a bad smell Is the fridge or freezer temperature set to Warm Set the fridge or freezer temperature to Medium Did you put in food...

Page 31: ...s There is condensation inside the appliance or on the bottom of the vegetable drawer cover Did you store hot food without cooling it first Cool the hot food first before putting it in the fridge or freezer compartment Did you leave the appliance door open Although the condensation will disappear soon after you close the appliance door you can wipe it with a dry cloth Do you open and close the app...

Page 32: ...ed Install the appliance on a solid and flat area Does the rear of the appliance touch the wall Adjust the installation position to allow enough clearance around the appliance Are objects scattered behind the appliance Remove the scattered objects from behind the appliance Is there an object on top of the appliance Remove the object on top of the appliance The side or front of the appliance is war...

Page 33: ... ON for the automatic icemaker button on the control panel For more details on how to use visit LG electronics website or use your smart device Is the temperature of the freezer compartment set too high If the set temperature is too warm ice will be produced slowly or not at all Set the Freezer temperature to 18 C for normal operation of the automatic icemaker Have you been opening the appliance d...

Page 34: ...r is used the purification performance may decline It is recommended to replace the filter according to the filter replacement period Have you flushed out the filter properly in the initial stage after installing it When you install or replace the filter for the first time you need to remove air and activated carbon residue from inside the filter Use the appliance after dispensing and discharging ...

Page 35: ...linear compressor was moved while operating Normal operation If the compressor does not stop rattling after three minutes turn the power to the appliance off and then on again Whooshing noises Evaporator fan motor is circulating air through the fridge and freezer compartments Normal Operation Air is being forced over the condenser by the condenser fan Normal Operation Gurgling noises Appliance flo...

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