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ENGLISH

OWNER’S MANUAL

SXS

REFRIGERATOR

Please read this manual carefully before operating

your set and retain it for future reference.

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Summary of Contents for GS3159AEAV1

Page 1: ...ENGLISH OWNER S MANUAL SXS REFRIGERATOR Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference www lg com ...

Page 2: ...s identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured Green and Yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured Green or Green and Yellow The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black The wire which is coloured Brown must...

Page 3: ...________________ 22 No Plumbing Ice Water Applicable to some models only _ _____________ 23 Shelf Applicable to some models only _ _____________________________ 24 Wine holder Applicable to some models only _________________________ 24 Egg box Depends on model ______________________________________ 24 Fresh 0 Zone Applicable to some models only _26 Usage of door rack option _______________________...

Page 4: ... fire or electric shock Never touch the cord if you are uncertain if the appliance is correctly earthed Never place glass items in the freezer as they may break due to expansion of their contents on freezing Never put your hands into the storage bin of the automatic ice maker as you could be injured during its operation The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons with...

Page 5: ...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 Disposal procedures If disposing of this appliance please consult with a service agent or a similarly qualified person for more details This appliance may contain Check the rating comliance label fo...

Page 6: ...ent centre Optional Guide pitcher Optional Shelf folding or normal Snack drawer Optional Freezer Compartment Freezer Compartment Refrigerator Compartment Refrigerator Compartment Identification of parts Non dispenser model Type 1 NOTE Parts features and options vary by model Your model may not include every option Non dispenser model Type 2 Lamp LED Panel option Lamp LED option Lamp LED Lamp optio...

Page 7: ...OTE Parts features and options vary by model Your model may not include every option NOTE Parts features and options vary by model Your model may not include every option Dispenser model Type 1 Dairy Corner Space plus Lamp LED Panel option Filter Internal filter model only Door rack Door rack Door rack Door rack Lower cover Door rack Door rack Vegetable drawer Drawer Shelf Shelf Shelf Shelf Automa...

Page 8: ...e lower cover by loosening all the screws Then push in the feed water tube while depressing the connector as shown in the illustration on the right 1 Remove the hinge cover by loosening the screws Then sepa rate all connection wires except for the earth 2 Remove the keeper by rotating it counter clockwise and then lifting the upper hinge up This appliance contains fluid refrigerant lubricant and i...

Page 9: ...partment door by lifting it up Pass the refrigerator laterally through the access door as illustrated to the right Once the fridge is through the access door remount the fridge doors by following the door removal instructions in reverse Remove the refrigerator compartment door Pass the refrigerator Lower cover Enough for water feed pipe tube to be completly pulled out NOTE If you have removed the ...

Page 10: ...d prob lems owing to the drain water pressure Install the feed water pipe tube at a place free from heat Connect to drinking water supply only Refer to instructions with water filter kit for installation Level the door by inserting flat type driver into the groove of the left height adjusting screw and rotate it clockwise Level the door by inserting flat type driver into the groove of the left hei...

Page 11: ...wer then the refrigerator door Separate the door with the lower height use the type screwdriver to unscrew the screw at the bottom hinge as shown at Figure insert the transparent sheet as shown at Figure Make adjustments when the refrigerator door is lower then the freezer door while using the refrigerator Use the adjustment tool to rotate the adjustment hinge pin in either clockwise or counterclo...

Page 12: ...r to filling it with fresh or frozen foods If operation is interrupted wait 5 minutes before restarting Non dispenser model Type 1 Refreshment Centre button Optional Refreshment Centre Optional NOTE Your model may not include every option The control display is touch operated Excessive moisture on the display panel may result in its malfunction Please keep the display panel dry and clean Operation...

Page 13: ...Type 2 Refreshment Centre button Optional Refreshment Centre Optional NOTE Your model may not include every option The control display is touch operated Excessive moisture on the display panel may result in its malfunction Please keep the display panel dry and clean Operation 13 ...

Page 14: ...xcessive moisture on the display panel may result in its malfunction Please keep the display panel dry and clean 14 Dispenser model Type 1 Water Ice output Dispenser push switch Function display board Option Type 1 Type 2 Refreshment Centre button Optional Refreshment Centre Optional Operation ...

Page 15: ... Lamp hidden Function display board Option Type 1 Type 2 Refreshment Centre button Optional Refreshment Centre Optional NOTE Your model may not include every option The control display is touch operated Excessive moisture on the display panel may result in its malfunction Please keep the display panel dry and clean 15 ...

Page 16: ...oard Option Type 1 Type 2 Dispenser model Type 3 Refreshment Centre button Optional Refreshment Centre Optional NOTE Your model may not include every option The control display is touch operated Excessive moisture on the display panel may result in its malfunction Please keep the display panel dry and clean Operation ...

Page 17: ...efrigerator Compartment temperature adjustment Whenever pressing button setting is repeated in the order of Middle Middle Strong Strong Weak Middle Weak The actual inner temperature varies depending on the food status The indicated temperature is a target temperature not the actual temperature within the refrig erator Until your refrigerator has settled from transit it will not perform at its opti...

Page 18: ...ny one time which equals approximately 50 60 cubes per day These quantities however may vary according to climatic conditions E g the duration and amount of times the refrigerator door is opened Icemaking stops when the ice storage bin is full If you don t want to use the automatic icemaker turn the icemaker switch to OFF If you want to use automatic icemaker again change the switch to ON NOTE The...

Page 19: ...d Never insert your hands into the ice maker during operation It may cause injury Do not allow your children to hang off the ice dispenser or the ice storage bin This could cause injury It is normal that the ice maker will not operate correctly when there is only a small amount of ice left in the storage bin Allow approximately one day for the ice maker to restock If the ice forms into a solid lum...

Page 20: ...splay function onsome model Dispenser light onsome model OFF ON OFF is repeated whenever pressing button The arrow graphic remains On after flickering 4 times when selecting Express Freeze Express Freeze will automatically turn off after a fixed time passes Locking or Release is repeated whenever the is pressed for more than 3 seconds If you use the lock button none of the other buttons will work ...

Page 21: ...he drink Touching the ice outlet may cause a breakage or hand injury Ice may be jammed in ice chute causing the refrigerator to fail If ice is allowed to pile up near the ice maker the ice maker may think that it is already full and it will stop producing ice A glass too close to the outlet may hinder ice from coming out Water is cooled while stored in the water tank in the refrigerator compartmen...

Page 22: ... door thus saving electricity Inner lamp is lit in the refrigerator compartment when the minibar door opens making it easy to identify the contents Never use the minibar door as a chopping board and take care not to damage it with sharp tools Never rest or press on the open minibar door The minibar can not function correctly without the cover Only applies to models with inner minibar cover Not onl...

Page 23: ...rovided Turn the cap of the water tank in Open direction to open it Open the water bottle and connect the cap Only the water bottle of 1 5 2 0ℓ 35cm can be used and there are some types that are not compatible NOTE When assembling or disassembling the water tank be careful not to apply excessive force as it can damage the water tank If there is no water in the water tank you will not be able to us...

Page 24: ...s in after inserting it into the side anchoring part of the shelf as in by catching it upward as in Pull the wine holder inward as in after holding it upward as in by catching it Bottles can be stored laterally with this wine rack In case of inserting the wine holder In case of separating the wine holder Egg box Depends on model Wine holder Applicable to some models only Shelf Applicable to some m...

Page 25: ...y warm water from time to time Please use closed containers to store pungent food Odours are easily absorbed by other food in the compartment Deodorizer Applicable to some models only To open the drawer grasp the release handle and press outwards and pull open the drawer To close the drawer push the drawer inwards until you hear a click Then apply V Fresh button Regular application of the V Fresh ...

Page 26: ...ker Assemble the door rack with care Insert into bottom hole Store food products in a way preventing them from falling out while opening the door 2 3 1 NOTE Store only meat fish If store vegetables and fruits they can be frozen Freezer Compartment Option not available for all models If a large quantity of food is to be placed in the freezer compartment The middle drawer of freezer compartment shal...

Page 27: ... Change at Opti Temp Zone Applicable to some models only 3 step of temperature selection including 3 C 1 C and 4 C is available Vegetables fruits and cold storage foods requiring humidity maintenance and meats fishes can be more freshly stored When using the Opti Temp Zone as storage room of meats storing vegetables or fruits undesirable freezing may occur to some items if the incorrect setting is...

Page 28: ...ozen food Temperature is likely to increase as door opens So do not store long term food such ice cream etc Store meat fish chicken etc after wrapping them with tin foil Store dry Store milk products such as butter cheese etc Place this egg box in the proper location Store foods of frequent use such as beverage etc Store side dishes or other foods at a proper distance Store small packed food or be...

Page 29: ...break when frozen causing personal injury Avoid placing sauces on top refrigerator shelves which could freeze on direct contact with chilled air Always clean food prior to refrigeration Vegetables and fruits should be washed and wiped and packed food should be wiped to prevent adjacent food from spoiling When storing eggs in their storage rack or box ensure that they are fresh and always store the...

Page 30: ...lsonly NOTE Dismantle by reversing the assembly instructions Be sure to unplug the power plug before dismantling and assembly Never apply severe force to dismantle parts Parts may be damaged NOTE Not all bulbs will fit your refrigerator Be sure to replace the bulb will one of the same size shape and wattage The dispenser lights are LEDs that can not be changed To remove a shelf push the shelf to t...

Page 31: ...Plus Applicabletosome modelsonly Refreshmentcentre Applicabletosome modelsonly NOTE Be sure to remove parts from the refrigerator door when removing the vegetable compartment snack drawer and minibar cover Lift the space plus and pull it out to direction Hold the ice storage bin as shown in the right figure and pull it out while slightly lifting it It is recommended that the ice storage bin is not...

Page 32: ...r cord clean the interior thoroughly and leave each door OPEN to prevent odour formation Most power failures that are corrected in an hour or two will not affect your refrigerator temperatures However you should minimize the number of door openings while the power is off Remove or securely fasten down all loose items inside the refrigerator To avoid damaging the height adjusting screws turn them a...

Page 33: ...lution until the tank is empty 5 Clean the water tank with a soft sponge and rinse it under tap water 6 Fill the water tank with fresh water Dispense 3 cups of water one after another with 20s breaks Fill the water tank with boiled water and dispense one cup 7 Check taste of water If the taste is tainted repeat action no 6 until water has non suspicious taste We recommend NOT to leave water inside...

Page 34: ...ator has recently been disconnected for a period of time It takes some hours for the refrigerator to cool down completely Large amounts of warm or hot food may have been stored recently Warm food will cause the refrigerator to run longer until the desired temperature is reached Doors are opened too frequently or too long Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run longer Open the door less...

Page 35: ...inthe refrigeratororfreezerare toowarm Freezer control is set too warm Set the refrigerator control to a colder setting until the freezer or refrigerator temperature is satisfactory Refrigerator control is set too warm Refrigerator control has some effect on freezer temperature Set the refrigerator control to a colder setting until the freezer or refrigerator temperature is satisfactory Doors are ...

Page 36: ... dishes to vibrate slightly Move dishes slightly Make sure refrigerator is level and firmly set on floor It is normal for the refrigerator to have a slight lean backwards Refrigerator is touching wall or cabinets Move refrigerator so that it does not touch the wall or refrigerator Water Moisture Ice inside refrigerator Moisture collects on the inside walls of the refrigerator The weather is hot an...

Page 37: ... and can adequately support refrigerator Contact carpenter to correct sagging or sloping floor It is normal for the refrigerator to have a slight lean backwards Refrigerator is touching wall or cabinets Move refrigerator Drawers are difficult to move Food is touching shelf on top of the drawer Keep less food in drawer Track that drawer slides on is dirty Clean drawer and track Dispenser Dispenser ...

Page 38: ...nd of water supply This sound is normally made when ice maker is supplied with water after dropping the automatically made ice The display shows the word OFF After 20 seconds the word OFF disappears but the refirgerator is still in the DEMO MODE The refrigerator is in the Demo Demonstration Mode The Demonstration Mode disables the cooling system only the lighting system and the display operate in ...

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