LG GM-589 Series User Manual Download

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Instructions

3 - 4

Grounding Requirements

Parts and Features

6 - 7

Refrigerator Installation

8 - 16

Unpacking Your Refrigerator

Installation

Base Grille

Removing, Reversing and Replacing

Your Refrigerator Doors

9 - 15

Pull out Drawer

Door Closing and Alignment

Using Your Refrigerator

17 - 26

Ensuring Proper Air Circulation

Multi Flow

Setting the Controls

17 - 18

Adjusting Control Settings

Food Storage Guide

Storing Frozen Food

Refrigerator Shelves

Deli Fresh / Snack Pan

Crisper Humidity Control

Optibin Crisper

Crisper cover with lattice on inner surface

Dairy Bin

Freezer Wire Door Racks

Ice Bin

DuraBase

Tilting Door

Pull out Drawer Basket

DuraBase Divider

Can Dispenser

Freezer Shelf

riple Twist Ice Tray

Filter

Care and Cleaning

27 - 28

General Cleaning Tips

Outside

Inside Walls

Door Liner and Gaskets

Plastic Parts

Condenser Coils

Light Bulb Replacement

27 - 28

Power Interruptions

When you go on vacation

About the Custom Cube Icemaker

Connecting the Water Line

30 - 32

Troubleshooting Guide

33 - 36

Drawer Tray

Door Racks

Design-A-Door

Summary of Contents for GM-589 Series

Page 1: ...BOTTOM FREEZER REFRIGERATOR User s Guide Please read this guide thoroughly before operating and keep it handy for reference at all times Models GM 589 P No 3828JL8025B ...

Page 2: ...tor Shelves 20 Deli Fresh Snack Pan 21 Crisper Humidity Control 21 Optibin Crisper 21 Crisper cover with lattice on inner surface 22 Dairy Bin 23 Freezer Wire Door Racks 23 Ice Bin 23 DuraBase 23 Tilting Door 24 Pull out Drawer Basket 24 DuraBase Divider 24 Can Dispenser 25 T Freezer Shelf riple Twist Ice Tray 25 25 Filter 26 Care and Cleaning 27 28 General Cleaning Tips 27 Outside 27 Inside Walls...

Page 3: ...ocarbons CFCs are believed to harm stratospheric ozone If you are throwing away your old refrigerator make sure the CFC refrigerant is removed for proper disposal by a qualified servicer If you intentionally release this CFC refrigerant you can be subject to fines and imprisonment under provisions of enviromental legislation Ensure that none of the pipes on the back of the appliances are damaged p...

Page 4: ...ves in the refrigerator They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves Keep fingers out of pinch point areas clearances between Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning or making any repairs NOTE We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a qualified individual Before replacing a burned out light bulb unplug the refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit breake...

Page 5: ... qualified person in order to avoid a hazard I The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual properly grounded electrical outlet rated for 230 240 Volts 50 Hz AC only and fused at 10 amperes This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits which could case a fire hazard from overheated wires 5 When you decide the placement of your refrigera...

Page 6: ...y Bin Design A Door Egg Box Refrigerator Door Rack Freezer Light Wire Basket Freezer Door Rack Tilting on some models 6 B C D A F E Use this section to become more familiar with the parts and features NOTE This guide covers several different models The refrigerator you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed below The locations of the features shown below may not match your model P...

Page 7: ...elow The locations of the features shown below may not match your model PARTS AND FEATURES Digital Sensor Control Refrigerator Light Shelves Snack Pan Optibin Crisper Keeps fruits and vegetable fresh and crisp Ice Trays Ice Bin Wire Durabase Dairy Bin Design A Door Wire Freezer Shelf Refrigerator Door Rack Freezer Light Freezer Door Rack B C D A F E G H I J L M K N A B C D E F G H I J M N L K 7 ...

Page 8: ...in door closing Leveling screws can be turned easily by tipping the cabinet slightly Turn the leveling screws clockwise to raise the unit counterclockwise to lower it 3 Install this appliance in an area where the temperature is between 46 F 8 C and 110 F 43 C If the temperature around the appliance is too low or high cooling ability may be adversely affected NEXT 1 Clean your refrigerator thorough...

Page 9: ...rator Door Remove the top hinge cover 1 Remove the 3 screws and lift off the top hinge 2 Lift the Refrigerator door 3 slightly and remove it Pry off the cover 4 using a putty knife and attach it on the right Loosen the screw 5 remove the stoppers 6 and attach them on the left on the opposite side Loosen the pin 8 and remove it Loosen the 2 screws 9 and the 2 screws 10 and lift off the middle hinge...

Page 10: ...n when you hit with hammer while you remove and attach the handle CAUTION When you assemble or disassemble handle you must push and pull with moment force Screws mounted on door 1 1 3 2 Keyhole slots on back of handle REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION NOTE Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page Align keyhole slots 1 on the top and bottom of the back of the handle with the screws 2 moun...

Page 11: ...tall the door 4 so that it fits onto the middle hinge pin 5 Install the top hinge 6 with screws Reinstall top hinge cover 7 4 After Completing the Job Make sure that the four corners of the door gasket are not folded over T o ensure a good seal apply a small amount of silicon grease on the gasket REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION 11 ...

Page 12: ...r basket 2 by lifting basket from rail system 2 Installing Pullout Drawer Lift the top of door to unhook door supports from rail system Lift door out to remove Pull both rails 1 out to full extension Hook the door supports 2 into the rail tabs 3 as illustrated and lower door into final position With the drawer pulled out to full extension insert the lower basket 4 in rail assembly REFRIGERATOR INS...

Page 13: ...cover 4 using a slotted screwdriver and attach it on the right Loosen the screw 5 remove the stoppers 6 and attach them on the left on the opposite side Loosen the pin 8 and remove it Lift off the washer 9 Pry off the cover 7 using a slotted screwdriver and attach it on the right 2 Removing Freezer Door Lift the door 10 slightly and remove it Loosen the 2 screws 11 the 2 screws 12 and lift off the...

Page 14: ...to expose new adhesive Install the plug buttons 4 on left side Install the handle mounting screw 3 on the right side Hold the handle so the masking tape is at the bottom Align keyhole slots 2 on the top and bottom of the back of the handle with the screws 3 mounted on the front of the door Press the handle against the door front making sure that the screws 3 go into the keyhole slots 2 Grasping th...

Page 15: ...inge pin Install the middle hinge 4 on the opposite side with the screw 5 and the screws 9 6 Installing Refrigerator Door Place the washer 6 on the middle hinge pin 7 Install the door 8 so that it fits onto the middle hinge pin 7 Install the top hinge 10 with serews Reinstall top hinge cover 11 REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION 1 2 3 4 11 10 8 7 4 3 6 9 5 1 Handle type 2 Handle type 1 NOTE Before start ch...

Page 16: ...ockwise to raise that side of the refrigerator or counterclockwise to lower it It may take several turns of the leveling screw to adjust the tilt of the refrigerator NOTE Having someone push against the top of the refrigerator takes some weight off the leveling legs This makes it easier to adjust the legs 3 4 Check using a level 5 Replace the base grille Door Alignment If the space between your do...

Page 17: ...at 37 F 3 C and the FREEZER CONTROL at 0 F 18 C Leave it at this setting for 24 hours one day to stabilize Then adjust the compartment temperature as desired Premium Model Refrigerator control 32 F to 46 F 0 C to 8 C The lower the setting the colder the refrigerator compartment will become Freezer control 6 F to 9 F 21 C to 13 C When the setting is at a lower number the freezer compartment becomes...

Page 18: ...emember to wait at least 24 hours between adjustments RECOMMENDED CONDITION REASON ADJUSTMENT REFRIGERATOR section Turn too warm REFRIGERATOR Door opened often control to next Large amount of food added higher number Room temperature very warm wait 24 hours then re check FREEZER section too warm Turn FREEZER ice not made fast enough control to next Door opened often higher number Large amount of f...

Page 19: ...allow air or moisture in or out If you do you could have food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator and also dry out frozen food Packaging recommendations Rigid plastic containers with tight fitting lids Straight sided canning freezing jars Heavy duty aluminum foil Plastic coated paper Non permeable plastic wraps Specified freezer grade self sealing plastic bags Follow package or con...

Page 20: ...lf Tilt up the front of the shelf in the direction of 1 and lift it in the direction of 2 Pull the shelf out To replace a shelf Tilt the front of the shelf up and guide the shelf hooks into the slots at a desired height Then lower the front of the shelf so that the hooks drop into the slots NOTE Make sure that shelves are level from one side to the other Failure to do so may result in the shelf fa...

Page 21: ... knob at the front of the crisper cover and 2 a large lattice on the inner surface of the cover to hold or release moisture You can store small vegetables or fruits requiring more or less humidity in separate drawers To remove the crisper door flap 1 Raise the door as high as it will open 2 Using your finger press the plastic hinge toward the center of the door flap 3 Lift the door out of its plac...

Page 22: ...d for easier cleaning Snap on Door Racks To remove the racks 1 Remove all items in the door racks 2 Push the rack against the inside wall of the door A and lift up the door rack B To replace the racks 1 Hold either end of the door rack against the inside wall of the door 2 Push down the rack until it locks in place DESIGN A DOOR 1 Bins can be moved to either side of the door 2 To remove the bin si...

Page 23: ...t and push down until the rack locks into place ICE BIN 1 T o remove ice bin pull it out as it comes Tilt up the front of the ice bin and pull straight out 2 T o Install insert ice bin into frame rails and push back into place DURABASE Drawer Type Models T o remove the Durabase push it back to the end as much as possible Tilt up the front of the Durabase and pull straight out 2 T o install insert ...

Page 24: ...ning Watch your step when you open tilting door T o adjust How to lock the tilting function of freezer door 1 Open the freezer door and remove 1 2 Insert part 1 into 2 NOTE If you lock the tilting function when the door is tilted you cannot close it 1 1 2 PULLOUT DRAWER BASKETS 1 T o remove lift basket up and pull straight out 2 T o Install pull both rails out to full extension Hook the basket sup...

Page 25: ...OUR REFRIGERATOR TRIPLE TWIST ICE TRA Y on some models If the tray is filled with water to the highest level it will be difficult to remove ice cubes For quick freeze adjust the freezer dial to 3 To remove ice cubes twist the tray Twist the knob clockwise completely CAUTION If you twist the knob before the water freezes it will spill into the ice bin and the cubes there will be frozen together 25 ...

Page 26: ...www lgappliances com The replacement water filter cartridge s part number is 5231JA2006B USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 26 FILTER on some models It is recommended that you replace the filter when the water filter indicator light turns on or your water dispenser or ice maker decreases noticeably After changing the water filter cartridge reset the water filter status display and indicator light by pressng ...

Page 27: ...rated detergents bleaches or cleaners containing petroleum plastic parts PLASTIC PARTS covers and panels Do not use paper towels window sprays abrasive cleansers or flammable fluids These can scratch or damage the material CONDENSER COILS Remove grille base See the grille base section on page 8 Use a vacuum cleaner with an extended attachment to clean condenser coils Vacuum coils when dusty or dir...

Page 28: ...ou leave follow these steps 1 Remove all food from the refrigerator 2 Depending on your model set the thermostat control refrigerator control to OFF See the Setting the Controls section 3 Clean refrigerator wipe it and dry well 4 T ape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of both doors to prop them open far enough for air to get in This stops odor and mold from building up WHEN YOU MOVE When you are ...

Page 29: ...POWER SWITCH TO O OFF When the water supply will be shut off for several hours When the ice storage bin is removed for more than a minute or two When the refrigerator will not be used for several days NORMAL SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR The icemaker water valve will buzz as the icemaker fills with water If the power switch is in the I on position it will buzz even if it has not yet been hooked up to water ...

Page 30: ...refrigerator to the water supply pipe Then add 8 feet 2 4 m Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing about 8 feet 2 4 m coiled into 3 turns of about 10 25 cm diameter to allow the refrigerator to move out from the wall after installation Be sure that the kit you select allows at least 8 feet 2 4 m as described above Power drill or adjustable wrench Straight and Phillips blade screwdriver Two 1 4 o...

Page 31: ...ter valve after about one quart of water has been flushed through the tubing 31 CONNECTING THE WATER LINE Vertical Cold Water Pipe Saddle Type Shutoff Valve Pipe Clamp Washer Inlet End Pipe Clamp Clamp Screw Saddle Type Shutoff Valve Packing Nut Outlet Valve Ferrule sleeve Compression Nut INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used drinking water line 1 SHUT ...

Page 32: ...ten the tubing into the tubing Clamp attached to the back of the refrigerator First loosen the screw fastening the clamp Next insert the tubing in the groove Finally re fasten the screw 10 TURN THE WATER ON AT THE SHUTOFF VALVE Tighten any connections that leak Reattach the compressor compartment access cover 11 PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR Arrange the coil of tubing so that it does not vibrate agains...

Page 33: ...e new to you you might be concerned about them Most of the new sounds are normal Hard surfaces like the floor walls and cabinets can make the sounds seem louder than they actually are The following describes the kinds of sounds and what may be making them The defrost timer will click when the automatic defrost cycle begins and ends The thermostat control or refrigerator control depending on the mo...

Page 34: ...ow The condenser coils are dirty This prevents air transfer and makes the motor work harder Clean the condenser coils Refer to the Care and Cleaning section 34 FROST OR ICE CRYSTALS ON FROZEN FOOD The door is not closing properly See Doors will not close completely above The door is opened often When the door is opened warm humid air is allowed in the freezer resulting in frost DOORS WILL NOT CLOS...

Page 35: ...E The sounds may be normal for your refrigerator Refer to the Understanding Sounds You May Hear section THE ICEMAKER IS NOT PRODUCING ICE OR ICE CUBES ARE FREEZING TOO SLOWL Y The freezer temperature is cold enough to produce ice Wait 24 hours after hook up for ice production See the Setting the Controls Section Door left open Check to see if something is holding the door open THE DOORS ARE DIFFIC...

Page 36: ...or too warm move the dial one number at a time A large amount of food has just been added Adding food warms the refrigerator It can take a few hours to the refrigerator or freezer for the refrigerator to return to normal temperature The food is not packaged correctly Wrap food tightly and wipe off damp containers prior to storing in the refrigerator to avoid moisture accumulation If necessary repa...

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