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OWNER'S MANUAL

FRIDGE&

FREEZER

Read this owner's manual thoroughly before operating the appliance and keep

it handy for reference at all times.

MFL69002230

Rev.02_122418

ENGLISH

Summary of Contents for GML936NSHV

Page 1: ...NUAL FRIDGE FREEZER Read this owner s manual thoroughly before operating the appliance and keep it handy for reference at all times MFL69002230 Rev 02_122418 Copyright 2018 LG Electronics Inc All Rights Reserved EN ENGLISH ...

Page 2: ...TION 22 Parts and Functions 22 Notes for Operation 26 Control Panel 28 Extra Space Optional 30 Door Mullion 30 Door in Door Optional 30 Moving Basket Optional 31 Mini Table Optional 31 Fresh Zone Optional 31 Water and Ice Dispenser 32 Automatic Icemaker 32 Removing the Ice Storage Bin 33 SMART FUNCTIONS 34 Using LG SmartThinQ Application 34 Using Smart Diagnosis 37 MAINTENANCE 38 Notes for Cleanin...

Page 3: ...AUTION This indicates that the failure to follow 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 includi...

Page 4: ... holding the appliance securely Ensure that the socket outlet is properly grounded and that the earth pin on the power cord is not damaged or removed from the power plug For more details on grounding inquire at an LG Electronics customer information centre This appliance is equipped with a power cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding power plug The power plug must be plugged ...

Page 5: ...power plug of the appliance Be careful not to point the power plug up or let the appliance lean against the power plug Install the appliance on a firm and level floor Do not install the appliance in a damp and dusty place Do not install or store the appliance in any outdoor area or any area that is subject to weathering conditions such as direct sunlight wind or rain or temperatures below freezing...

Page 6: ...ance 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 animals such as pets into the appliance Be careful of nearby children when you open or close the appliance doo...

Page 7: ...ontact an LG Electronics customer information centre if you detect a strange sound odour or smoke coming from the appliance Fill with potable water only into icemaker or dispenser water tank 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 N...

Page 8: ...gasket while leaving the shelves and baskets in place and keep children away from the appliance Dispose of all packaging materials such as plastic bags and styrofoam away from children The packaging materials can cause suffocation Technical Safety Keep ventilation openings in the appliance enclosure or in the built in structure clear of obstruction Do not use electrical appliances inside the food ...

Page 9: ...ble gas air mixture if a leak in the refrigerating circuit occurs the 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 The amount of refrigerant in your particular appliance is shown on the identification plate inside the appliance Never start up an appliance show...

Page 10: ...ted drinks in the freezer compartment shelves or ice bin that will be exposed to temperatures below freezing The tempered glass on the front side of the appliance door or the shelves can be damaged by an impact If it is broken do not touch it with wet hands as this may result in injury Do not place heavy objects on top of the door in door Do not use the door in door as a chopping board and ensure ...

Page 11: ...xposed to sudden temperature changes Never eat frozen foods immediately after they have been taken out in the freezer compartment Do not insert your hands into the mechanical part of the automatic icemaker such as the ice bin or the ice dispenser Do not use a thin crystal cup or chinaware when dispensing Do not remove the cover of the automatic icemaker Touching any mechanical part of the automati...

Page 12: ...ectronic products WEEE should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream Old electrical products can contain hazardous substances so correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health Your old appliance may contain reusable parts that could be used to repair other products and other valuable materials that ca...

Page 13: ...NSTALLATION EN Compartments Spanner Type 1 Spanner Type 2 Owner s Manual Egg Box Optional Ring Sheet Cleaning Cloth Water Filter The appearance or components of the appliance may differ from model to model ...

Page 14: ...d back on again Notes for Installation Install the appliance on a solid and flat area If the appliance is installed on an uneven floor it can cause vibration and noise causing the appliance to fall resulting in injury It could also cause the doors not to close correctly and introduce moisture inside the unit during operation If the appliance front or rear is not level adjust the front feet so that...

Page 15: ... at the label inside the fridge compartment Ambient Temperature The appliance is designed to operate within a limited range of ambient temperatures depending on the climate zone Do not use the appliance at a temperature exceeding the limit 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 ca...

Page 16: ... water tube Collet Tube connector Water tube Removing the Left and Right Fridge Door 1 Remove the screw of the hinge cover on top of the appliance by rotating it counterclockwise 2 While pressing 1 hook of the link of the electrical connectors remove the link by pulling it in both directions 3 Rotate the hinge lever counterclockwise Lift the top hinge free of the hinge lever latch Hinge lever latc...

Page 17: ...When moving the left fridge door be careful not to damage the water tubes The doors should be laid down on a blanket in a safe area once they have been removed If the water tube end is damaged it should be trimmed to ensure it does not leak when refitted Not straight Damaged Stretched While pressing the collet toward the tube connector gently insert the water tube until only one line is visible Pu...

Page 18: ...eezer Doors Mount the doors in the reverse sequence of their removal once the appliance has been passed through all access doors Adjusting the Height of the Door If the door is too low lift the door up and screw on a door hinge bolt in the manner shown below using a spanner and a pair of long nose pliers Adjusting the Fridge Door Left Door Open the fridge door and use the spanner type 1 to rotate ...

Page 19: ...method NOTE Because the hinge pin may fall out do not adjust the height of the appliance door more than 5 cm Reference Spanner Keeper nut Adjustment hinge pin 1 Loosen the keeper nut by rotating it counterclockwise using a 19 mm spanner To loosen the nut 2 Adjust the difference in the height of the appliance door by rotating the adjustment hinge pin clockwise or counterclockwise with an 8 mm spann...

Page 20: ... installed in an area with low water pressure below 138 kPa you can install a booster pump to compensate for the low pressure If a reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected to your cold water supply the water pressure to the reverse osmosis system needs to be a minimum of 138 kPa to 827 kPa 1 4 8 4 kgf cm WARNING Unplug the appliance before carrying out any work on connecting the water ...

Page 21: ...sher is fitted inside to the inside of the tap connector before screwing it onto the tap Checking the Water Connection 1 Turn on the water supply and switch on the appliance Carefully check all fittings for possible leaks due to poorly fitted hoses 2 Press and hold the Water Filter button for three seconds That resets the Replacement Filter icon The new water filter has been activated 3 Place a cu...

Page 22: ...ptional 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 Door in Door Lever Optional This lever opens Door in Door The appearance or components of the appliance may differ from model to model 1 2 3 ...

Page 23: ...ppliance light up when you open the door Pure N Fresh This function reduces and removes odors inside the fridge compartment Fridge Shelf This is where refrigerated foods and other items are stored The shelf height can be adjusted by inserting the shelf in another groove of different height Store the foods with higher moisture content at the front of the shelf The actual number of shelves will diff...

Page 24: ... drinks and sauce containers are stored Automatic Icemaker This is where ice is automatically produced and stored Dairy Basket This is where dairy foods such as butter and cheese can be stored Door in Door Optional This is where foods which are taken out frequently such as beverages and snacks are stored Mini Table Optional The mini table provides a space that is convenient to place and use small ...

Page 25: ...fresh food for a long time without the odour mixing with other stored food Put food in the fresh zone and keep the lid tightly closed Freezer Tray This is where frozen foods such as meat fish and ice cream can be stored The sliding trays allow easy access and convenience of use Freezer Drawer This is for long term storage of frozen items 1 2 3 4 NOTE The 2 star section basket or drawer can be used...

Page 26: ...om growing in the appliance Suggestion for 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 appliance Do not set the ...

Page 27: ...emperature for the food to be stored correctly Always keep the appliance clean 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 In the event of a blackout call the electricity company and ask how long it is going to last You should avoid opening the doors while ...

Page 28: ... target temperature Pure N Fresh This sets the Pure N Fresh function This function reduces and removes odors inside the fridge compartment 1 2 3 4 5 Lock This locks the buttons on the control panel Ice On Off This sets turns the Icemaker ON or OFF Replacement Filter This shows the replacement period of the water filter automatically Water Dispenser This sets the function of Cubed ice Water Crushed...

Page 29: ...r from 24 C to 16 C The actual inner temperature varies depending on the food status as the indicated setting temperature is a target temperature not actual temperature within the appliance NOTE The default temperature setting may vary depending on the appliance Wait until two or three hours have passed after connecting the appliance to the outlet before storing food in the appliance The appliance...

Page 30: ...ce supporter CAUTION Be careful when handling and storing larger eggs They can break if the drawer is pushed in while the cover is not completely closed Observe the above diagrams when removing and refitting the extra space supporter after cleaning Store all moist and easily frozen food such as tofu sesame leaves etc on the front of the shelves Door Mullion This door mullion prevents cold air from...

Page 31: ...in before moving it up or down Mini Table Optional The mini table provides a space that is convenient to place and use small items while opening the door in door CAUTION Do not apply excessive force or impact to the mini table It may cause damage to the appliance and result in injury Do not place heavy objects on top of the mini table It may cause damage to the appliance and result in injury Do no...

Page 32: ...lass or miss it completely Use a cup with a rim of over 68 mm in diameter when dispensing water cubed ice or crushed ice When the ice maker produces smaller ice cubes or the cubes become lumped together the amount of water supplied to the ice maker may be low due to insufficient water in the water tank If ice is not used frequently it may also lump together Automatic Icemaker The automatic icemake...

Page 33: ...d Remove the frost that accumulates by removing the ice bin and clearing the passage with a rubber spatula Dispensing cubed ice periodically can also help prevent frost buildup If discolored ice is dispensed check the water tank and the water supply for a possible source If the problem continues contact the LG Electronics customer information centre Do not use the ice or water until the problem is...

Page 34: ...tender to improve the Wi Fi signal strength The Wi Fi connection may not connect or may be interrupted because of the home network environment The network connection may not work properly depending on the Internet service provider The surrounding wireless environment can make the wireless network service run slowly The appliance cannot be registered due to problems with the wireless signal transmi...

Page 35: ...he appliance is connected to the Wi Fi network Initial Appliance Registration Run the LG SmartThinQ application and follow the instructions in the application to register the appliance Re registering the Appliance or Registering Another User Press and hold the Wi Fi button for 3 seconds to temporarily turn it off Run the LG SmartThinQ application and follow the instructions in the application to r...

Page 36: ...istribution such as the cost of media shipping and handling upon email request to opensource lge com This offer is valid for a period of three years after our last shipment of this product This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information Smart Diagnosis Using a Smart Phone For appliances with the or logo Use this function if you need an accurate diagnosis by an LG Electronics customer ...

Page 37: ...osition the phone so that its microphone is aligned with the speaker hole The Smart Diagnosis sound is generated after around three seconds Hold the phone to the upper right speaker hole and wait while the data is transmitted Do not take the phone off the speaker hole while the data is transmitted The data transfer sound may be harsh to the ear while the Smart Diagnosis data is being transmitted b...

Page 38: ... Blocked air vents can cause fire or appliance damage Waxing external painted metal 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...

Page 39: ...s the Pure N Fresh button on the control panel for more than three seconds The Replace icon on the control panel will turn off 6 It will operate after replacing the filter NOTE Do not insert your finger or other foreign objects inside or its mounting Doing so may result in injuries or malfunctions If the replacement period has passed the bacteria and odor removal performance may deteriorate Please...

Page 40: ...front of the shelf so that the hooks into the holes Cleaning the Vegetable Box Removing the Vegetable Box Type1 1 Open the fridge door and take all the shelves out from the fridge compartment 2 Lift the vegetable box with both hands and make space in the back by pulling it toward you 2 3 Grab the back side with one hand to lift the vegetable box and at this time take it out tilted at an angle Refi...

Page 41: ...up and remove it by pulling it out 4 Tilt the cover slightly and support it with both hands while pulling it out Refitting the Vegetable Drawer Insert the bottom of the vegetable drawer into its original position and gently push it back in while lowering it Cleaning the Fridge Freezer Basket Removing the Fridge Freezer Basket To remove the basket hold the basket with both hands and slightly lift u...

Page 42: ...ft and remove the moving basket from the case after remove the screws from each of the side rails Refitting the Case from the Door in Door Mount them in the reverse order of the removal process Removing the Fridge Basket from the Door in Door Hold both ends of the basket and lift up the front part of the basket Assemble in the same method as disassembly Refitting the Fridge Basket from the Door in...

Page 43: ...hole of the movable pin Slide the pin to the right and remove the mini table Refitting the Mini Table 1 Open the door in door Insert the fixed pin of the mini table into the right side pin hole of the door in door frame 2 Insert the small flat screw driver into the hole of the movable pin Push the pin to the right and refit the mini table 3 Insert the rubber cover into the hole of the mini table N...

Page 44: ...ys and drawers to avoid product damage or personal injury Always open the freezer doors completely before removing or assembling the trays and drawers Refitting the Freezer Tray Drawer Mount them in the reverse order of the removal process Cleaning the Water Dispenser Cleaning the Dispenser Tray The dispenser tray may become wet easily due to spilled ice or water Wipe the entire area with a damp c...

Page 45: ...er from the appliance 1 Unplug the appliance 2 Turn off the water supply to the appliance 3 Remove the disposable water filter 4 Replace with a new water filter Insert the new filter into the filter head and rotate it clockwise until the arrow on the new filter lines up with the arrow on the filter head Swing the filter back into the compartment 5 Turn on the water supply and switch on the applian...

Page 46: ...ace between food 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...

Page 47: ...oor within one minute after you closed it you may have difficulties because of the pressure inside the appliance Try to open the appliance door again in a few minutes so that the internal pressure stabilizes Door mullion does not fold in and out properly Are front leveling legs extended appliance level and doors aligned Once the door baskets are filled the doors may become misaligned preventing th...

Page 48: ...from the outside Wipe out the dampness with a dry cloth Did you put warm or moist food inside without sealing it in a container Store food in a covered or sealed container Frost has formed in the freezer compartment Doors may not be closed properly Check if the food item inside the appliance is blocking the door and make sure that the door is tightly closed Did you store hot food without cooling i...

Page 49: ...w 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 warm There are anti condensation pipes fitted to these areas of the appliance to reduce condensation forming from around the door area The ...

Page 50: ... 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 51: ...tes strange Is the taste of water different when comparing it with the taste of water from the previous water purifier Has the purified water or cold water not been used for an extended period of time Has it been a long time since you installed and replaced the filter If an expired filter is used the purification performance may decline It is recommended to replace the filter according to the filt...

Page 52: ...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...

Page 53: ... set incorrectly The wireless network name SSID should be a combination of English letters and numbers Do not use special characters The router frequency is not 2 4 GHz Only a 2 4 GHz router frequency is supported Set the wireless router to 2 4 GHz and connect the appliance to the wireless router To check the router frequency check with your Internet service provider or the router manufacturer The...

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