LG GR-L219CPL Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ...P NO MFL37933595 www lg com OWNER S MANUAL BOTTOM FREEZER REFRIGERATOR Please read this owner s manual thoroughly before operating and keep it handy for reference at all times ...

Page 2: ... 21 Control Panel Features 23 In Door Ice Bin 23 Detaching the In Door Ice Bin 23 Assembling the In Door Ice Bin 24 Automatic Icemaker 24 Turning the Automatic Icemaker On or Off 25 When You Should Turn the Icemaker Off 25 Normal Sounds You May Hear 25 Preparing for Vacation 26 Ice and Water Dispenser 26 Dispenser 26 Using the Dispenser 26 Locking the Dispenser Selector buttons 26 Cleaning the Dis...

Page 3: ...e than 60 seconds a warning alarm sounds in 30 second intervals HUMIDITY CONTROLLED CRISPER The Humidity Controlled Crisper is designed to help keep your fruits and vegetables fresh and crisp You can control the amount of humidity in the crisper by adjusting the setting between High and Low AUTO CLOSING HINGE The refrigerator doors and freezer drawers close automatically with a slight push The doo...

Page 4: ...power cord sup y plied is to suit standard 240v 10 amp 3 pin earthed power outlets Do not install the refrigerator where there may be a danger of it falling or toppling over y Use DO NOT allow children to climb stand or hang on the refrigerator doors or shelves in the refrigerator They could damage y the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves Do not place heavy objects on the dispenser of th...

Page 5: ...o not use crystal ceramics y Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment with wet or damp hands when your refrigerator is in operation y Do not put glass containers glass bottles or soda in the freezer y This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities y or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been ...

Page 6: ...rocess other than those recommended by the y manufacturer Do not damage the refrigerant circuit y Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance unless they are of the type recom y mended by the manufacturer The refrigerant and insulation blowing gas used in the appliance require special disposal procedures When disposal please y consult with service agent o...

Page 7: ...re is activated the freezer section will run at the coldest temperature for a 24 hour period to increase ice production Filtered Water and Ice Dispenser Dispenses fresh chilled filtered water through the door The ice dispenser offers cubed or crushed ice Door Alarm A warning alarm sounds at 30 second intervals when the refrig erator or freezer door is left open for more than 60 seconds LED Display...

Page 8: ...bins that can be arranged to suit your storage needs Fixed Door Bins Fixed Door Bins LED Interior Lamps The interior lamps light up the inside of the refrigerator Fixed Door Bins Adjustable Refrigerator Shelf The shelves in your re frigerator are adjustable to meet your individual storage needs ...

Page 9: ...tails SpacePlus Ice System Auto Closing Hinge The refrigerator doors and freezer drawers close automatically when you push them slightly The door only closes automatically when it is open at an angle of less than 30 Mullion Folds in when the left door is opened Crispers Controls humidity and helps vegetables and fruit to stay crisp Special Features ...

Page 10: ...gerator behind the base grille To remove any remaining tape or glue rub the area briskly with your thumb Tape or glue residue can also be easily removed by rubbing a small amount of liquid dish soap over the adhesive with your fingers Wipe with warm water and dry Do not use sharp instruments rubbing alcohol flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue These products can damage the ...

Page 11: ...bling the Handles 1 If already removed assemble the mounting fasteners at both ends of the handle using a 1 4 in Allen wrench 2 Place the handle on the door by fitting the handle foot prints over the mounting fasteners and tightening the set screws with a 3 32 in Allen wrench NOTE Removing the doors is always recommended when it is necessary to move the refrigerator through a nar row opening If it...

Page 12: ... electrical supply to the refrigerator y before installing Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death Do not put hands feet or other objects into the air y vents base grille or bottom of the refrigerator You may be injured or receive an electrical shock Be careful when handling the hinge base grille and y stopper It may result in injury Remove food and bins from the doors and drawers...

Page 13: ...fting the hinge free of the latch be careful that the door does not fall forward Assembling the Right Refrigerator Door Install the right side door first 1 Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin Make sure that the plastic sleeve is inserted into the bottom of the door 2 Fit the top hinge 4 over the hinge lever latch 5 and into place 3 Rotate the lever 3 counterclockwise to secure the hinge 4 Hoo...

Page 14: ...e connector until you see only one scale mark Fully insert the tub cover 15 mm 7 Hook the tabs on the left side of the hinge cover 1 under the edge of the top hinge 7 and position the cover in place 8 Insert and tighten the cover screw 1 9 Insert the water supply tube at least 5 8 in 15 mm into the connector 10 Hook the tab on the door switch side of the cover under the edge of the wire opening in...

Page 15: ... other injury Do not hold the handle when removing or replac y ing the drawer The handle may come off and it could cause personal injury Be careful of sharp hinges on both sides of the y drawer When you lay the drawer down be careful not to y damage the floor Do not sit or stand on the freezer drawer y To prevent accidents keep children and pets away y from the drawer Do not leave the drawer open ...

Page 16: ...the screws on both the left and right rails 3 Grasp the drawer on each side and pull it up to separate it from the rails 4 With both hands flex the center bar enough to allow the gears on both ends to release from the track CAUTION Do not hold the handle when removing or replacing the drawer The handle may come off and it could cause personal injury ...

Page 17: ...ocated on both sides Top Freezer Drawer 1 To reinstall the freezer drawer hold the center bar with both hands and pull it out until both rails are fully extended 3 Lower the door into final position and tighten the screws 3 located on both sides 4 With the drawer pulled out to full extension insert the basket in the rail assembly 2 Grasp the drawer on each side and hook the door sup ports 1 into t...

Page 18: ... freezing Water Pressure A cold water supply The water pressure must be between 150kpa 500 kpa on models without a water filter and between 200 500kpa on models with a water filter These requirements are essential for correct and reliable operation Follow the following instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive water damage All installations must be in accordance with local y plumbin...

Page 19: ...ake several turns of the leveling leg to adjust the tilt of the refrigerator NOTE A flare nut spanner works best but an open end spanner will suffice Do not over tighten 3 Open both doors again and check to make sure that they close easily If the doors do not close easily tilt the refrig erator slightly more to the rear by turning both leveling legs to the left It may take several more turns and y...

Page 20: ...mal The loudness will decrease as the temperature lowers Open refrigerator doors and freezer drawers to ventilate the interior The inside of the refrigerator may smell like plastic at first Remove any adhesive tape from inside the refrig erator and open the refrigerator doors and the freezer drawers for ventilation CAUTION Putting food in the refrigerator before it has cooled could cause the food ...

Page 21: ...d option will illuminate on the LED display Freezer Press the FREEZER button to adjust the temperature in the freezer compartment Refrigerator Press the REFRIGERATOR button to adjust the temperature in the freezer compartment Express freezing This function increases both ice making and freezing capabilities When you touch the y EXPRESS FREEZING button the graphic will illuminate in the display and...

Page 22: ...the The Control Lock function disables every other button on the display display When power is initially connected to the refrigerator y the Lock function is off If you want to activate the y Lock function to lock other buttons press and hold the Lock button for three seconds or more The Lock icon will display and the Lock function is now enabled To disable the y Lock function press and hold the L...

Page 23: ...more ice empty the ice bin into the extra ice bin in the freezer compart ment During use the ice can become uneven caus ing the icemaker to misread the amount of ice cubes and stop producing ice Shaking the ice bin to level the ice within it can reduce this problem Storing cans or other items in the ice bin will damage y the icemaker Keep the ice compartment door closed tightly If the y ice compar...

Page 24: ...on to occur Ice making stops when the in door ice bin is full When y full the in door ice bin holds approximately 6 to 8 12 16 oz glasses of ice The water pressure must be between 150kpa to y 500kpa on models without a water filter and between 200kpa to 500kpa on models with a water filter to pro duce the normal amount and size of ice cubes Foreign substances or frost on the ice detecting sensor y...

Page 25: ...at a proper distance from the ice outlet y A glass held too close to the outlet may prevent ice from dispensing To avoid personal injury keep hands out of the ice door y and passage Never remove the dispenser cover y If ice or water dispenses unexpectedly turn off the y water supply and contact a qualified service center When You Should Turn the Icemaker Off When the water supply will be shut off ...

Page 26: ...controls To dispense y cold water push on the water switch with a glass To dispense y ice push on the ice switch with a glass If discolored ice is dispensed check the water filter y and water supply If the problem continues contact a qualified service center Do not use the ice or water until the problem is corrected The dispenser will not operate when either of the y refrigerator doors are open If...

Page 27: ...outer left side of the refrigerator under extremely high y humidity conditions due to the ice maker air flow ducts NOTE If you are leaving home for a short period of time like a short vacation the refrigerator should be left on Refrigerated foods y that are able to be frozen will stay preserved longer if stored in the freezer If you are leaving the refrigerator turned off for an extended period of...

Page 28: ...ed freezer grade self sealing plastic bags y Follow package or container instructions for proper freezing methods Do not use Bread wrappers y Non polyethylene plastic containers y Containers without tight lids y Wax paper or wax coated freezer wrap y Thin semi permeable wrap y Food How to Butter or Margarine Cheese Milk Fruit Leafy Vegetables Vegetables with skins carrots peppers Fish Leftovers Ke...

Page 29: ...ny setting be tween HIGH and LOW HIGH y keeps moist air in the crisper for best storage of fresh leafy vegetables LOW y lets moist air out of the crisper for best storage of fruit Detaching and Assembling the Storage Bins Humidity Controlled Crisper To remove the Humidity Controlled Crisper pull out the Crisper to full extension lift the front up and pull straight out To install slightly tilt up t...

Page 30: ...f so that the hooks drop into the slots CAUTION Make sure that shelves are level from one side to the other Failure to do so may result in the shelf falling or spilling food Door Bins CAUTION Do not apply excessive force while detatching or y assembling the storage bins Do not use the dishwasher to clean the storage bins y and shelves Regularly detach and wash the storage bins and y shelves they c...

Page 31: ...to warm up so the cloth will not stick To help remove odors you can wash the inside of the refrig erator with a mixture of baking soda and warm water Mix 2 tablespoons of baking soda to 1 quart of water 26 g soda to 1 liter water Be sure the baking soda is completely dis solved so it does not scratch the surfaces of the refrigerator Door Liners and Gaskets Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mi...

Page 32: ...ipe 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 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 the refrigerator 3 Clean wipe and dry t...

Page 33: ...r to rotate all the way down Press the push button to open y the water filter cover NOTE Replacing the water filter causes a small amount of water around 25ml to drain Place a cup under the front end of the water filter cover to col lect any leaking water Hold the water filter upright once it is removed to prevent any remaining water from spilling out of the water filter Pull the water filter down...

Page 34: ...s connected to power If your refrigerator is unable to turn on then troubleshooting must be done without using Smart Diagnosis Using Smart Diagnosis First call 1300 54 2273 Only use the Smart Diagnosis fea ture when instructed to do so by the LG call center agent 1 Lock the display To lock the display press and hold the Lock button for three seconds If the display has been locked for over five min...

Page 35: ...it to power Cooling System runs too much Refrigerator is replacing an older model Modern refrigerators require more operating time but use less energy due to more efficient technology Refrigerator was recently plugged in or power restored The refrigerator will take up to 24 hours to cool completely Door opened often or a large amount of food hot food was added Adding food and opening the door warm...

Page 36: ...the Controls section for more information Defrost cycle has recently completed During the defrost cycle the temperature of each compartment may raise slightly and condensation may form on the back wall Wait 30 minutes and confirm the proper temperature has been restored once the defrost cycle has completed Interior moisture buildup Doors are opened often or for long periods of time When the doors ...

Page 37: ...ost or ice crystals on frozen food inside of sealed package Condensation from food with a high water content has frozen inside of the food package This is normal for food items with a high water content Food has been left in the freezer for a long period of time Do not store food items with high water content in the freezer for a long period of time Icemaker is not making enough ice Demand exceeds...

Page 38: ... If the problem persists it may be necessary to contact a plumber Low house water supply pressure The water pressure must be between 150 500 kpa on models without a water filter and between 200 500 kpa on models with a water filter If the problem persists it may be necessary to contact a plumber Not dispensing ice Doors are not closed completely Ice will not dispense if any of the refrigerator doo...

Page 39: ... flush for approximately 5 minutes to remove trapped air and contaminates from the system Do not dispense the entire 10 liter amount continuously Depress and release the dispenser pad for cycles of 30 seconds ON and 60 seconds OFF The dispenser panel is locked Press and hold the Lock button for three seconds to unlock the control panel and dispenser The dispenser is not set for water dispensing Th...

Page 40: ...ty will range from approximately 600 900 ml Dispenser has not been used for several hours If the dispenser has not been used for several hours the first glass dispensed may be warm Discard the first 300 ml Refrigerator is connected to the hot water supply Make sure that the refrigerator is connected to a cold water pipe WARNING Connecting the refrigerator to a hot water line may damage the icemake...

Page 41: ... the condenser fan Normal Operation Gurgling Refrigerant flowing through the cooling system Normal Operation Popping Contraction and expansion of the inside walls due to changes in temperature Normal Operation Sizzling Water dripping on the defrost heater during a defrost cycle Normal Operation Vibrating If the side or back of the refrigerator is touching a cabinet or wall some of the normal vibra...

Page 42: ...ection to level refrigerator Doors are difficult to open The gaskets are dirty or sticky Clean the gaskets and the surfaces that they touch Rub a thin coat of appliance polish or kitchen wax on the gaskets after cleaning Door was recently closed When you open the door warmer air enters the refrigerator As the warm air cools it can create a vacuum If the door is hard to open wait one minute to allo...

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