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GARANTÍA

Warranty (USA) 1-2

English Version 3-25

Spanish Version 26-49

Important Safety Instructions 4-5

Requirements for Ground Connection 5

Refrigerator Installation 6-11

Unpacking your Refrigerator 6
     Installation                                                           6
Base Grille Installation 6
Handle Removal 6-7
Handle Installation   7
Removing and Replacing
Refrigerator Doors   7-8
Door Alignment 8
    Connecting the Water Line                              9-11

Refrigerator Features 12

Using your Refrigerator 13-17

Ensuring Proper Air Circulation 13
Prior to Use 13
Control Panel Features 13
Refrigerator and Freezer Controls 13-14
Adjusting Control Settings 14
Ice maker Operation 14-15

Food Storage Guide 15
Storing Frozen Food 15
Water and Ice Dispenser 16
Ice Storage Bin 16
Ice maker Cover 16
Door and Rack Support 16
Snack Pan 16
Crisper and Crisper Cover 17
Humidity Controls 17
Refrigerator Shelves 17
Freezer Shelf 17

Filter 18-19

Water Filter 18
Performance Data Sheet 19

Care and Cleaning 20-21

     General Cleaning Tips                                            20
Outside 20
Inside Walls 20
Door Liners & Gaskets 20
Plastic Parts (Covers and Panel)   20
Back Cover 20
Light (LED) Replacement 20
    Power Interruptions                                        20-21
When you go on Vacation 21
When you Move 21
When you should set the Ice maker
   Power Switch to off                                                21
Normal Sounds you May Hear 21

Troubleshooting Guide 22-25

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Summary of Contents for GM-L279GT

Page 1: ...lg com OWNER S MANUAL SIDE BY SIDE REFRIGERATOR Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference MANUAL DE USUARIO REFRIGERADOR DE DOS PUERTAS Lea detenidamente este manual antes de empezar a utilizar el refrigerador y guárdelo como referencia para el futuro ...

Page 2: ... you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state THE ABOVE WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO 1 Service trips to your home to deliver and pickup install instruct or replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing or correction of unauthorized repairs 2 Damage to the product caused by accident pests fire floods or acts of God 3 Repairs when your LG produc...

Page 3: ...ols 13 14 Adjusting Control Settings 14 Ice maker Operation 14 15 Food Storage Guide 15 Storing Frozen Food 15 Water and Ice Dispenser 16 Ice Storage Bin 16 Ice maker Cover 16 Door and Rack Support 16 Snack Pan 16 Crisper and Crisper Cover 17 Humidity Controls 17 Refrigerator Shelves 17 Freezer Shelf 17 Filter 18 19 Water Filter 18 Performance Data Sheet 19 Care and Cleaning 20 21 General Cleaning...

Page 4: ...end that any repair services be performed by a qualified professional Before replacing a burned out light bulb unplug the refrigerator or shut down the circuit breaker to avoid contact with a live wire the bulb could break while being replaced NOTE Setting the control to the OFF position does not disconnect the power from the light bulb circuit Do not keep bottles in the freezer compartment they c...

Page 5: ...nded properly 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle 3 prong Ensure proper grounding ground exists plug before use RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD Your refrigerator must always be plugged to its own outlet which is adequately grounded The energy current should be 115 V 60 Hz or 127 V 60 Hz according to the national rating and fused at 15 or 20 A This provides the best performance and prevents an over...

Page 6: ...materials and vapors such as gasoline away from the refrigerator Not following these instructions may cause death explosion or fire INSTALLATION 1 Avoid placing the unit near heat sources direct sunlight or humidity 2 To minimize noise and vibration the refrigerator MUST be installed on a solidly constructed floor 3 Carpeting and soft tile surfaces are not recommended 4 NEVER install the refrigera...

Page 7: ...h 5 NOTE Regardless of hinge lever type removal process is the same 4 Lift the door from the lower hinge pin 5 Place the door inside facing up on a non scratching surface CAUTION When lifting the hinge free of the latch be careful that the door does not fall forward Removing the left freezer door with water line connection Pull up the water feed tube while pressing the area Figure 1 as shown in th...

Page 8: ...ator compartment door level them by inserting a flat blade screwdriver into the groove of the left leveling leg and rotating it clockwise If the freezer compartment door is higher than the refrigerator compartment door level them by inserting a flat blade screwdriver into the groove of the right leveling leg and rotating it clockwise Type 2 Adjusting tools 5 16 8 mm wrench and 3 4 19 mm wrench Usi...

Page 9: ...tem to refill after heavy usage If the issue about water pressure from reverse osmosis remains call a licensed qualified plumber WHAT YOU WILL NEED Copper Tubing 1 4 6 35 mm outer diameter to connect the refrigerator to the water supply Be sure both ends of the tubing are cut square To determine how much tubing you need measure the distance from the water valve on the back of the refrigerator to t...

Page 10: ...he tubing and connect it to the shutoff valve Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into the valve Tighten the compression nut securely NOTE Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to Saddle valves are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts Consult with your licensed plumber 8 FLUSH OUT THE TUBING Turn the main water supply on and flush out the tubing until...

Page 11: ... against the back of the refrigerator or against the wall Push the refrigerator back to the wall 11 START THE ICE MAKER Set the ice maker power switch to the ON I position The ice maker will not begin to operate until it reaches its operating temperature of 15 F 9 C or below It will then begin operation automatically if the ice maker power switch is in the ON I position 1 4 6 35 mm Tubing Refriger...

Page 12: ...features shown below may not match your model Freezer Door Rack Automatic Ice maker The ice is produced in the ice maker and sent to the dispenser Freezer Lamp LED Freezer Shelf Drawer Base Grille Dairy Corner For storage of dairy products such as butter and cheese Refrigerator Lamp LED Water Filter Refrigerator Shelf Snack Pan For storage of meat or fresh food Refrigerator Door Rack Vegetable Dra...

Page 13: ...cold air in the freezer compartment to ensure proper cooling Your refrigerator is now ready for use CONTROL PANEL FEATURES Press the button for the desire function to review and select other settings REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER CONTROLS Initially set the refrigerator and freezer controls to the recommended middle settings by pressing REFRIGERATOR Graphic and FREEZER Graphic NOTE When changing control...

Page 14: ...efrigerator use The refrigerator control functions as the thermostat for the entire appliance refrigerator and freezer sections The colder the setting compressor will the longer the run to keep the temperature colder The freezer control adjusts the cold air flow from the freezer to the refrigerator Setting the freezer control to a lower temperature keeps more cold air in the freezer compartment to...

Page 15: ...er and drain Place in a plastic bag or plastic container and store in the crisper ITEMS HOW TO STORE Fish Consume fish or seafood the same day purchased Chef Fresh Store any meat in original airtight moisture proof packaging Rewrap if necessary Leftovers Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or aluminum foil Plastic containers with airtight lids can also be used STORING FROZEN FOOD NOTE For further in...

Page 16: ...opping it If the ice bin does not slide into place easily twist the drive device slightly Hold the ice storage bin and pull it out while slightly lifting it shown in the figure To assemble the ice storage bin push it while slightly lifting it Make sure it is fully engaged into the auger drive ICE MAKER COVER If you need access to the ice maker follow these steps Lift the ice shelf and pull it out ...

Page 17: ...or best storage of fresh leafy vegetables LOW Keeps moist air out of the crisper for best storage of fruits or vegetables with skins REFRIGERATOR SHELVES CAUTION Make sure to keep shelf horizontal while removing otherwise it may drop The refrigerator compartment shelf is adjustable so that you can place it at a height according to space requirement of foods Sliding out Shelf Pull the shelf towards...

Page 18: ... of the refrigerator compartment Push the water filter up into the filter receptacle and rotate it clockwise to lock it into place Once installed correctly the lock symbol should be facing you and you should not be able to rotate the filter clockwise anymore NOTE After installation if you notice that the lock symbol is not facing you or you can continue to rotate the filter clockwise remove the fi...

Page 19: ...e flow 0 5 gpm 1 89 lpm Water pressure 20 125 psi 138 862 kPa Water temperature 33 ºF 100 ºF 0 6 ºC 38 ºC WARNING To reduce the risk associated with ingestion of contaminants due to use with water that is micro biologically unsafe or of unknown quality Do not use with water that is micro biologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system Systems must...

Page 20: ...refrigerator parts Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water Wash rinse and dry all surfaces thoroughly PLASTIC PARTS covers and panels Do not use window sprays abrasive cleaners or flammable fluids These can scratch or damage the material Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water Wash rinse and dry all surfaces thoroughly BACK COVER WARNING ELEC...

Page 21: ...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 moving your refrigerator to a new home follow these steps to prepare it for the move 1 Remove all food from the refrigerator and pack all frozen food in dry ice 2 Unplug refrigerator 3 Clean refrigerator wipe and dry well 4 Empty water ...

Page 22: ...y cord is unplugged A household fuse has blown or circuit breaker tripped The refrigerator control is set to the OFF position Refrigerator is in the defrost cycle Firmly plug the cord into a live outlet with proper voltage Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker Refer to the Control Panel Features section Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end VIBRATION OR RATTLING NOISE The refriger...

Page 23: ...s hard to open wait 5 minutes to allow the air pressure to equalize then see if it opens more easily TEMPERATURE IS TOO WARM OR THERE IS INTERIOR MOISTURE BUILDUP The doors are opened often The control is not set correctly for the surrounding conditions A large amount of food has just been added to the refrigerator or freezer The food is not packaged correctly The doors are not closing completely ...

Page 24: ... freezer resulting in frost THE ICE MAKER IS NOT PRODUCING ICE OR ICE CUBES ARE FREEZING TOO SLOWLY The freezer temperature is cold enough to produce ice Door left open Wait 24 hours after hook up for ice production See the Control Panel Features section Check to see if something is holding the door open AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER DOES NOT WORK Ice maker power switch on OFF O position Water supply turned...

Page 25: ...r supply turned off or not connected The water pressure is less than 40 PSI Home filter or reverse osmosis system is used The dispenser is not set for water dispensing Press and hold the Lock button for 3 seconds to unlock the control panel and dispenser Flush and fill the water system Water will not dispense if any of the refrigerator doors are left open See the Connecting the Water Line section ...

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