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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.

MFL69124671

Rev.04_032420

EN ENGLISH

Summary of Contents for GS-B680DSLE

Page 1: ...AL FRIDGE FREEZER Read this owner s manual thoroughly before operating the appliance and keep it handy for reference at all times MFL69124671 Rev 04_032420 Copyright 2016 2020 LG Electronics Inc All Rights Reserved EN ENGLISH ...

Page 2: ...necting the Appliance 18 Moving the Appliance 18 OPERATION 19 Parts and Functions 19 Notes for Operation 22 Using Control Panel 24 Water Dispenser Tank Non plumbed models only 25 Water and Ice Dispenser 27 Automatic Icemaker 27 Door in Door 29 Fresh Vegetable Drawer 30 Other Functions 30 SMART FUNCTIONS 31 LG ThinQ Application 31 Smart Diagnosis 31 MAINTENANCE 32 Notes for Cleaning 32 Cleaning the...

Page 3: ... 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 including children with reduced physical sensory or men...

Page 4: ... 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 into an appropriate socket outl...

Page 5: ... not install or store the appliance in any outdoor area or any area that is subject to weathering conditions such as direct sunlight wind rain or temperatures below freezing Do not place the appliance in direct sunlight or expose it to the heat from heating appliances such as stoves or heaters Be careful not to expose the rear of the appliance when installing Be careful not to let the appliance do...

Page 6: ...pliance Be careful of nearby children when you open or close the appliance door The door may bump the child and cause injury Avoid the danger of children getting trapped inside the appliance A child trapped inside the appliance can cause suffocation Do not place heavy or fragile objects containers filled with liquid combustible substances flammable objects such candles lamps etc or heating devices...

Page 7: ...ce or replacing the inside lamp where fitted Securely plug the power plug in the socket outlet after completely removing any moisture and dust Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the power cable Always grip the power plug firmly and pull straight out from the socket outlet Do not spray water or inflammable substances toothpaste alcohol thinner benzene flammable liquid abrasive etc over the in...

Page 8: ...nce enclosure or in the built in structure clear of obstruction Do not use electrical appliances inside the refrigerator The refrigerant and insulation blowing gas used in the appliance require special disposal procedures Consult with service agent or a similarly qualified person before disposing of them Refrigerant leaking out of the pipes could ignite or cause an explosion The amount of refriger...

Page 9: ...as 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 When positioning the appliance ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged Do not locate multiple portable socket outlets or portable power suppl...

Page 10: ... door in door as a chopping board and ensure it is not scratched by a sharp tool as this may cause appliance damage Do not hang from the appliance door storage room shelf or fridge door in door or climb up into it Do not store an excessive amount of water bottles or containers for side dishes on the door baskets Prevent animals from nibbling on the power cable or water hose Do not open or close th...

Page 11: ...rost from the appliance contact an LG Electronics customer information centre Disposal of Your Old Appliance This crossed out wheeled bin symbol indicates that waste electrical and electronic 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 ne...

Page 12: ...ned to operate within a limited range of ambient temperatures depending on the climate zone 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 can be found on the rating label Climate Class Ambient Temperature Range ºC SN Extended Temperate 10 32 N Temperate 16 32 ST Subtropical 16 38 T Tropi...

Page 13: ... The water supply line is connected to the top right part in the back of the appliance Remove the connected water tube by pressing the collet towards the tube connector 2 Remove the screw of the hinge cover on top of the appliance by rotating it counterclockwise 3 Pull out the water supply line a Disconnect all wire harnesses b Unscrew the ground wire c 4 Rotate the hinge lever d counterclockwise ...

Page 14: ...ace with the inner side facing up Refitting the Fridge and Freezer Doors Mount the doors in the reverse sequence of their removal once the appliance has been passed through all access doors CAUTION Install the right fridge door first NOTE Disassembling Assembling the water lines a Collet b Water supply line c Insert line d Clip Gently insert the water supply line until only one of the line s inser...

Page 15: ...o water leakage or flooding Connecting the water line must only be installed by a qualified plumber and in accordance with local legislation and regulations governing water quality NOTE This water line installation is not covered by the appliance warranty Connecting to the Appliance 1 Unscrew the metal threaded collar nut at the back of the appliance and place it over one end of the water tube 2 F...

Page 16: ...ilst the connector is pushed onto the pipe 2 Ensure that the rubber washer 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 Replac...

Page 17: ...r it Door Alignment If the door of the appliance is not level adjust the difference in the height of appliance door 1 Open the door and use the spanner a to loosen the keeper nut by turning it to the left 2 Use the spanner b to adjust the height by turning the adjustment hinge pin to the left or to the right CAUTION Do not adjust the height of the appliance door more than 3 mm 3 Use the spanner a ...

Page 18: ...ving the Appliance 1 Remove all food from inside the appliance 2 Pull the power plug out insert and fix it into the power plug hook at the rear or on top of the appliance 3 Tape parts such as shelves and the door handle to prevent from falling off while moving the appliance 4 Move the appliance with more than two people carefully When transporting the appliance over a long distance keep the applia...

Page 19: ...enser modes the water filter status b Door in Door 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 c Door in Door Button Opens the Door in Door The appearance or components of the appliance may differ from model to model ...

Page 20: ... packages of frozen food can be stored Do not store ice cream or food which will be stored for a long period of time within these baskets e Freezer Drawer This is for long term storage of frozen items f Smart Diagnosis Unit Use this function when contacting LG Electronics customer information centre to help make an accurate diagnosis when the appliance operates abnormally or a failure occurs g Doo...

Page 21: ...emaker is stored It requires manual filling Non plumbed models only n Fresh Vegetable Drawer This is where fruits and vegetables are stored to help maintain freshness by adjusting the humidity controller Refrigerated foods and other food items can be stored on top of the vegetable box o Movable Egg Box This is where eggs are stored You can move it to and use it at a desired position as needed Howe...

Page 22: ...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 food Do not put food near the temperatu...

Page 23: ...sively low temperature for food it may become frozen Do not set a temperature lower than the required temperature for the food to be stored correctly 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 Max Freezing Capacity The Express Freeze function will set the ...

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Page 25: ...ly terminates after a specific period has passed Setting and Resetting Lock This locks the buttons on the control panel Press and hold the Lock button for 3 seconds When the Lock function is set all buttons are locked When you press the Lock button for 3 seconds the Lock Unlock icon on the control panel lights The function is enabled and disabled in turn each time you press the button If you press...

Page 26: ... after installing the appliance it should be washed before filling it with water Check if the water dispenser tank has been placed on the appliance correctly If it is not assembled correctly water may leak from the tank into the appliance If there is an insufficient amount of water in the water dispenser tank ice cube size and quantity may be affected and may result in no ice being made If there i...

Page 27: ...is small water may splash out of the glass 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 Au...

Page 28: ...rost 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 corrected Nev...

Page 29: ...he case from inside the door in door with both hands and remove it by lifting it upward Refitting the Door in Door Case Mount them in the reverse order of the removal process Removing the Baskets from the Door in Door 1 Hold both edges of the basket and remove it by lifting it upward 2 Lift the fixed basket up as shown in 1 and remove it by pulling it out as shown in 2 Refitting the Baskets to the...

Page 30: ...d Other Functions Door Open Alarm The alarm sounds 3 times in 30 second intervals if the door fridge compartment freezer compartment door in door is left open or not completely closed for one minute Contact the LG Electronics customer information centre if the alarm sound continues even after closing the door Failure Detection The appliance can automatically detect problems during the operation If...

Page 31: ... with the c or d logo Use this feature to help you diagnose and solve problems with your appliance NOTE For reasons not attributable to LGE s negligence the service may not operate due to external factors such as but not limited to Wi Fi unavailability Wi Fi disconnection local app store policy or app unavailability The feature may be subject to change without prior notice and may have a different...

Page 32: ...e or flammable materials Do not use cleaning agents containing flammable substances This may cause discoloration or damage to the appliance Flammable substances alcohol ethanol methanol isopropyl alcohol isobutyl alcohol etc thinner bleach benzene flammable liquid abrasive etc For the appliance exterior use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water Do not use abrasive or hars...

Page 33: ...malfunctions If the replacement period has passed the bacteria and odor removal performance may deteriorate Please note that if you wash the filter with water the filter performance may also deteriorate Caution should be taken not to change the direction of the filter to be inserted into the filter cover When setting the appliance to On or Power mode after replacing the filter check if the LED lam...

Page 34: ...ontents of the drawer Hold the handle of the vegetable drawer and pull it out completely until it outward gently until it stops 2 Lift the vegetable drawer up and remove it by pulling it out Refitting the Vegetable Drawer 1 If the vegetable drawer has a cover lift it 2 Insert the bottom of the vegetable drawer into its original position and gently push it back in while lowering it CAUTION Please n...

Page 35: ...ted on the Replacement Filter icon or at least every 6 months To give you enough time to get a new filter the light will come on just before the capacity of the current filter runs out Changing the filter on time ensures that you always get fresh and clean water from the appliance 1 Unplug the appliance 2 Turn off the water supply to the appliance 3 Remove the disposalbe water filter 4 Install the...

Page 36: ...te space 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 Mediu...

Page 37: ...lizes There is condensation inside the appliance or on the bottom of the vegetable drawer cover Did you store hot food without cooling it first Cool the hot food first before putting it in the fridge or freezer compartment Did you leave the appliance door open Although the condensation will disappear soon after you close the appliance door you can wipe it with a dry cloth Do you open and close the...

Page 38: ...eveled Install the appliance on a solid and flat area Does the rear of the appliance touch the wall Adjust the installation position to allow 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...

Page 39: ... set 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 applian...

Page 40: ...r supply valve closed For plumbed models only Open the water supply valve Water tastes 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 pe...

Page 41: ...ith 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...

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