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Do not extend or modify the length of the 

power plug.

It causes electric shock or fire by the electric 

damage of the power cord or others.

Do not pull out the cord or touch the power 

plug with wet hands.

It may cause electric shock or injury.

Unplug the power cord from the power 

outlet for cleaning or other requirements.

It may cause electric shock or injury.

Make sure of grounding.

Consult a qualified electrician or service

person if the grounding instructions are not 

completely understood, or if you have doubts 

on whether the appliance is properly grounded.

The incorrect grounding 

may cause breakdown and 

electric shock.

When the power cord or the power plug is 

damaged or the holes of the outlet are loosed, 

do not use them.

It may cause electric shock or short circuit to 

make fire.

Unplug the power plug when cleaning,

handling the refrigerator.

• It may cause electric shock or injury.

Remove water or dust from the power plug

and insert it with the ends of the pins

securely connected.

Dust, water or unstable connection may fire or 

electric shock.

Pull out the power plug not by grasping the 

cord but the plug of its end.

 

It may cause electric shock or 

short circuit to fire.

Be sure to use grounded exclusive proper

voltage consent for the power plug.

Be sure to use grounded extension consents

when extension consents are used.

It becomes the cause of fire.

Wait for 5 minutes or longer when reconnecting 

the plug.

It may cause the operation of the freezer to 

fail.

  

WARNING

Grounding

Conductor

Copper

flat

More than

75cm

After 

5minutes

  

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Summary of Contents for GM-B208ST

Page 1: ... Name Nombre de Modelo GM B208ST P No MFL61987631 ENGLISH www lg com OWNER S MANUAL BOTTOM FREEZER REFRIGERATOR Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference ...

Page 2: ...trols 19 Adjusting Control Settings 20 Food Storage Guide 20 Storing Frozen Food 20 21 Refrigerator Section Refrigerator Shelves 21 22 Glide N Serve 22 Crisper Humidity Control 22 OptiBin Crispers 23 Crisper cover with interior lattice 23 Door Racks 23 Dairy Compartment 24 Egg Compartment 24 Freezer Section 24 Ice Bin 24 DuraBase 24 Durabase Divider 24 Tilting Door 24 Glide Out Drawer 24 Refrigera...

Page 3: ...hat can happen if the instructions are not followed Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous even if they will sit for just a few days If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator please follow the instructions at right to help prevent accidents BEFORE YOU THROW AWAY YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR OR FREEZER Take off the doors Le...

Page 4: ...e 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 9 or 10 amperes This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a fire hazard from overheated wires It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided Use a rece...

Page 5: ...Read all instructions before using this appliance 1 When connecting the power The dedicated outlet should be used Using several devices at one outlet may cause fire The electric leakage breaker may damage food and the dispenser may be leaked Prevent the power cord from being squeezed or imprinted if the refrigerator is pushed in after the power plug is extracted during the installation When moving...

Page 6: ... is damaged or the holes of the outlet are loosed do not use them It may cause electric shock or short circuit to make fire Unplug the power plug when cleaning handling the refrigerator It may cause electric shock or injury Remove water or dust from the power plug and insert it with the ends of the pins securely connected Dust water or unstable connection may fire or electric shock Pull out the po...

Page 7: ...ot use the combustible spray near the refrigerator It may cause fire Do not install the refrigerator in the wet place or the place which water or rain splashes Deterioration of insulation of electric parts may cause electric leakage Prevent children from entering the product It may endanger the life of a child if the child enters the refrigerator Do not use or store inflammable materials ether ben...

Page 8: ... when opening or closing the door In case of thunder and lightning or not in use for a long period of time detach the power plug There is a danger of electric shock or fire When any strange smell or smoke is detected from the refrigerator power plug get rid of electric outlet immediately and contact to the service center It may cause fire Do not use the refrigerator for non domestic purpose storin...

Page 9: ... person around it be careful please Opening or closing the door may cause feet or hands to be caught in the chink in door or the child to be get hurt by the corner Do not touch food or containers at the freezer with wet hands It may cause frostbite Do not put bottle in the freezer It may freeze the contents to break the bottle to cause injury Carry the refrigerator with the handle bar at the botto...

Page 10: ...ended by the manufacturer Do not damage the refrigerant circuit Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer The refrigerant and insulation blowing gas used in the appliance require special disposal procedures When disposal please consult with service agent or a similarly qualified person IMPORTAN...

Page 11: ... some or all of the features and parts listed below The location of some of the parts may not correspond to that of your model Refrigerator Temperature Control Refrigerator Light Shelves Optibin Crisper Keeps fruits and vegetable fresh and crisp Glade N Serve Durabase Durabase divider Pull Out Drawer Freezer Light Door Racks Freezer Light On some models A B C H F G E D I J K A B C G E D K J I H F ...

Page 12: ...rigerator MUST be installed on a solidly constructed floor Carpeting and soft tile surfaces are not recommended Never install the refrigerator on a platform or weakly supported structure 1 To avoid vibration the unit must be level If required adjust the leveling screws to compensate for unevenness of the floor The front should be slightly higher than the rear to aid in door closing Leveling screws...

Page 13: ...ht be different Also the screws quantity used in cover hinge might vary according to your model specification THE APPEARANCE VARIATION DOES NOT AFFECT REMOVING OR INSTALLING DOORS Left Door With the Phillips screw driver loose the screw from the upper lid 1 remove it after that Unplug the cable harness pulling up the hook located in the upper part of it 5 and separate both parts of the harness 6 U...

Page 14: ...r and place it over the hinge 8 Place the hinge in its original position 9 and place the two screws 10 Plug the cable harness 5 Place the hinge lid 6 and install both screws 7 Be sure the door is correctly assembled Right Door Take the door and place it gently over the pin of the hinge 1 Place the hinge in its original position 2 assembly the two pins 3 and the ground screw 4 REFRIGERATOR INSTALLA...

Page 15: ...ing Screws Fixation Screws Allen Wrench 4 To install the handle of the refrigerator Install the mounting screws over the door 1 place the handle over them 2 and tight the screws up 3 Mounting Screws Fixation Screws Allen Wrench 5 To remove the freezer handle With an 3 32 Allen tool loose the screws 1 located the bottom of the handle remove it 2 remove the screws on from the door 3 with an 1 4 Alle...

Page 16: ...age to the product or your property please use two people to perform the following instructions 1 Removing the Pull Out Drawer Pull the drawer out to maximum extension Remove the bottom rack 1 by tilting it back a little and then lifting it off the railing tracks Remove the screws 2 from both sides of the rail track With both hands hold both sides of the door and pull up to separate it REFRIGERATO...

Page 17: ... the bar and pull it outward so that the two rails extend out at the same time Mount door supports 1 into the tabs on the railing track 2 starting in the back first and then connecting the part in the front last as shown in the figure Push the drawer down into position and tighten the screws 3 With the drawer fully extended insert the lower basket over the front part of the rail assembly and then ...

Page 18: ...her back by turning both leveling screws clockwise It may take several more turns Make sure that you turn both leveling screws the same amount 5 Ensure that the refrigerator is even by using a level 6 Replace the base grille NOTE Your new refrigerator is uniquely designed with two fresh food doors Either door can be opened or closed independently of one another You may have to exert slight pressur...

Page 19: ...DOOR ALARM With this feature you will hear an alarm when the freezer or refrigerator door is ajar for more than 1 minute These tones will repeat every 30 seconds The alarm is cancelled when the door is properly shut CAUTION WHEN CLOSING THE DOOR CAUTION To reduce the risk of door scratches please make sure that the refrigerator door mullion is always folded in ADJUSTING THE CONTROLS Your refrigera...

Page 20: ...ours then check FREEZER section is too cold Controls not set correctly for your conditions Adjust the FREEZER setting to the next lowest number and wait 24 hours then check FOOD STORAGE GUIDE ITEMS HOW TO STORE Storing Fresh Food Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight and moisture proof material unless otherwise noted This prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerat...

Page 21: ...ergy WARNING SUFFOCATING DANGER Adequate ventilation is required when using dry ice Dry ice is Carbon Dioxide CO2 When it evaporates it produces oxygen causing dizziness slight headaches unconsciousness or death Do not inhale these vapors and properly ventilate the room while you use dry ice REFRIGERATOR SECTION REFRIGERATOR SHELVES The shelving of your refrigerator can be adjusted to comply with ...

Page 22: ... COLDER Pull forward to open Lift slightly and pull it out to remove CRISPER HUMIDITY CONTROL in some models You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture sealed crispers Adjust the control to any setting between HIGH and LOW High keeps moist air in the crisper for best storage of vegetables Low lets moist aire out of the crisper for best storage of fruits To remove the crisper Slide cris...

Page 23: ...r over the supports 1 Slightly lift the cover 2 while introducing it to the support 3 Put the inferior piece of the cover in the superior support 4 CAUTION Be careful when you handle the glass cover because it could loose Removing the Interior Lattice Remove the cover See Removing the Vegetable Drawer Cover Hold the glass and spin the drawer cover 1 Hold the rack and pull the sides of the drawer c...

Page 24: ...o put it back insert the Durabase in the rail assembly 2 DURABASE DIVIDER in some models Allows organizing the Durabase area in 2 sections For moving the divider just move it in the direction that you want WARNING There is enough space for the children to play WARNING In order to prevent accidents such as suffocation DO NOT let children and pets play inside the durabase TILTING DOOR in some models...

Page 25: ...roducts INSIDE WALLS allow freezer to warm up so cloth won t stick To help remove odors you can wash the inside of the refrigerator with a mixture of baking soda and warm water Mix 2 tablespoons baking soda to 1 quart of water 26 g soda to 1 liter water Be sure the baking soda is completely dissolved so does it not scratch the surfaces of the refrigerator CAUTION While cleaning the inside do not s...

Page 26: ...rn the refrigerator off before you 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 Tape 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...

Page 27: ...he thawing cycle During the defrosting cycle the water might cause a dripping sound You can hear some tight air sound over the capacitor caused by the fan Running water can be heard during the defrosting cycle Due to its low energy consumption design of the refrigerator the fans will remain of while the on off switch activated the internal light of bin Problem Possible Causes Solutions THE REFRIGE...

Page 28: ...cking the doors The ice bin the vegetable bin the panels and the shelves from the door are out of place or position The gaskets are sticking The refrigerator wobbles or looks instable The doors were removed during the installation and they weren t properly setup Read Refrigerator Installation section to level refrigerator Adjust the food bins in order to free space between the doors and the shelve...

Page 29: ...osting cycle is over With your hand find the vents and move and package that might be blocking the air flow See the Multi Flow Section When the doors are opened the warm and humid air enters To keep your refrigerator cool take what you need once and you re your food organized to make it easy to find Close the door a soon as you can Wait 24 hours to stabilize the temperature If the temperature is c...

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