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Introduction

Important safety instructions

Where to install

Feed water pipe installation

Door removal

Height adjustment

Door replacement

Starting

Wine holder (Applicable to some models only)

Vacuum Fresh(Applicable to some models only)

No Plumbing Ice & Water (Applicable to some models only)

Convert into a vegetable or meat compartment (Applicable to some models only)

Opti Temp Zone (Applicable to some models only)

Adjusting the temperature and functions

Egg box

Opti Temp Zone Temperature Transition Corner (Applicable to some models only)

Shelf (Applicable to some models only)

Deodorizer(Applicable to some models only)

Refreshment center (Applicable to some models only)

Humidity control in the vegetable compartment

Temperature Change at Opti Temp Zone (Applicable to some models only)

How to dismantle parts

Trouble shooting

General information

Cleaning

Storing foods

Location of foods

Table of contents

Introduction

Installation

Operation

Suggestion on

food storage

Care and

maintenance

ENGLISH

Summary of Contents for GS7161AELV

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL SXS REFRIGERATOR Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference P N MFL62880461_REV01 www lg com ENGLISH ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑA ...

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Page 3: ...ng 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 be connect...

Page 4: ...omemodelsonly Opti Temp Zone Applicable to some models only Adjusting the temperature and functions Egg box OptiTempZoneTemperatureTransitionCorner Applicabletosomemodelsonly Shelf Applicable to some models only Deodorizer Applicable to some models only Refreshment center Applicable to some models only Humidity control in the vegetable compartment TemperatureChangeatOptiTempZone Applicabletosomemo...

Page 5: ...tric 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 without supervisi...

Page 6: ...ose recommended by 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 This appliance may contain Check the rating comliance label for the refriger ant type and amount A...

Page 7: ...awer 2 or 3 Shelf Shelf or drawer Shelf or drawer Humidity Switch Opti Temp Zone Optional Fresh compartment Optional Refreshment 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...

Page 8: ...ternal filter model only Filter Internal filter model only Door rack Door rack Door rack Door rack Door rack Door rack Door rack Door rack Lower cover Lower cover Door rack Door rack Door rack Door rack Vegetable drawer Vegetable drawer Drawer Drawer Shelf Shelf Shelf Shelf Shelf Shelf Shelf Shelf Automatic ice maker Automatic ice maker Shelf Shelf Shelf folding or normal Shelf folding or normal G...

Page 9: ...umbing Ice Water Optional Door rack Door rack Door rack Door rack Vegetable drawer 1 or 2 Vegetable drawer 1 or 2 Opti Temp Zone Optional Fresh compartment Optional Opti Temp Zone Optional Fresh compartment Optional Drawer 2 or 3 Drawer 2 or 3 Shelf Shelf Shelf Snack Drawer Optional Shelf Shelf Shelf or Drawer Shelf Shelf Shelf Automatic Icemaker Extra door rack option Extra door rack option Autom...

Page 10: ...e the lower cover by loosen ing all the screws Then push in the feed water tube while depressing the connector as shown in the illustration on the righ 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 a...

Page 11: ...mpartment 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 12: ...eed problems 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 he...

Page 13: ...ust accumulated during shipping and clean your appliance thoroughly 2 Install accessories such as the ice cube box cover evaporating tray etc in their proper places They are packed together to prevent possible damage during ship ping 3 Connect the power supply cord or plug to the outlet Don t double up with other appliances on the same outlet After levelling the door height Next on ENGLISH ENGLISH...

Page 14: ...ude every option ay Type 3 The contr a rated by touch Exc v re on the ay panel ma ction P ay panel clean and dry Starting A temperatur c Operation When your r rigerat d allow it t ze at normal operating temperatur rior t r rozen ood I ra nterrupted wait 5 minut ore r rting Type 1 ENGLISH ...

Page 15: ...tion Non dispenser model Type 2 on Refreshment Centre Button Refreshment Centre Applicable to some models only Function display board Optional Type 1 Type 2 NOTE t Your model may not include every option ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ...

Page 16: ...ption ay Type 3 and Type 4 The control display is operated by touch Excessive moisture on the display panel may cause a malfunction Please keep display clean and dry Refreshment Center Water Ice output Dispenser push switch Function display board Optional Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Type 4 ENGLISH ...

Page 17: ...ration Dispenser model Type 2 NOTE Your model may not include every option Refreshment Center Button Refreshment Center Applicable to some models only Water Ice output Dispenser push switch Dispenser Lamp hidden on Function display board Optional Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 ENGLISH ENGLISH ...

Page 18: ...r is opened or a button is pressed and remain on for 20 seconds after the last door opening or button selec tion To deactivate the power saving mode press the FREEZER and EXPRESS FRZ buttons simultaneously and hold them for 5 seconds until the Ding sounds The actual inner temperature varies depending on the food status The indicated temperature is a target temperature not the actual temperature wi...

Page 19: ...itch Dispenser Lamp hidden Refreshment Center Button Refreshment Center Applicable to some models only NOTE Your model may not include every option The control display panel is operated by touch Excessive moisture on the display panel may cause a malfunction Please keep display panel clean and dry on ENGLISH ENGLISH ...

Page 20: ...button selec tion To deactivate the power saving mode press the FREEZER and EXPRESS FRZ buttons simultaneously and hold them for 5 seconds until the Ding sounds 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 tem...

Page 21: ...at the ice outlet is closed NB Please wait for 2 3 seconds before removing the cup from beneath the dispenser to ensure it has finished dispensing the ice or water Crushed Ice Select crushed ice by pressing the selection button which will be highlighted Water Select water by pressing the selection button which will be highlighted Cubed Ice Select cubed ice by pressing the selection button which wi...

Page 22: ...just cool or cold If you want colder water dispense ice before dispensing water Rotate the rotary gear in 1 4 cycle as shown in the illustration and then push it back Precautionswhen usingthedispen ser onsome model NOTE The sound produced when the ice drops into the ice storage bin is normal and is not caused by a defect NOTE Figure and WARNING Do not put your hands into the Ice maker during opera...

Page 23: ...e pieces back into the bin The intermittent dis pensing of ice is normal However since ice may get stuck and block the ice chute regularly check the ice chute and clear any obstacles When the ice dispenser will not operate properly NOTE Figure and Whenicemaker doesnotoperate smoothly When ice is lumped together take the ice lumps out of the ice storage bin break them into small pieces and place th...

Page 24: ...r is pressed for more than 3 seconds If you use the lock button none of the other buttons will work until you unlock them There is a replacement indicator light for the water filter cartridge on the dispenser The water filter should be replacedevery six months The filter light comes on as a reminder to let you know when to replace filter After replacing the filter press and hold the filter button ...

Page 25: ...s then sent to the dispenser as either crushed or cubed ice NOTE It is normal that at first the water is not very cold If you want colder water add ice to the glass Throw away the first ice about 20 pieces and the first water about 7 glasses passing through the appliance when the refrigerator is initially installed Keep children away from the dispenser Always ensure that food does not block the ic...

Page 26: ...r 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 on...

Page 27: ... to the CLOSE position When using the water bottle You can connect the cap to the general water bottle to use the water bottle instead of the water tank provided 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 disassemblin...

Page 28: ... as in after inserting it into the side anchoring part of the shelf as in by catching itupward 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 ...

Page 29: ...mpartment so that meat or fish can be stored fresh longer Humidity control in the vegetable compartment Applicable to some models only Convert into a vegetable or meat compartment Applicable to some models only NOTE Vegetables or fruit will be frozen if the conversion switch is set to meat compartment Be sure to check its position before storing foods High humidity Low humidity Vegetable compartme...

Page 30: ...hermatical sealing The deodoriser is located behind the vegetable compartment It can be removed for cleaning with soapy warm water from time to time Please use closed containers to store pungent food Odours are easily absorbed by other food in the compartment Pressing the button on the drawer allows the air to be pushed out and the seal to be effective Put your hand inside to lift the button up an...

Page 31: ... 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 32: ...tore small packed frozen 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 sma...

Page 33: ...partment they may break when frozen Do not refreeze food that has been thawed This causes loss of taste and nutrients When storing frozen food like ice cream for a long period place it on the freezer shelf not in the door rack Do not touch cold foods or containers especially metallic containers with wet hands or place glass products in the freezer compartment You may get chill blains and glass con...

Page 34: ...evFS BQQMZ TFvere force tP EJTNBntle QBrtT ParUT NaZ CF EBNBHFd NOTE t PU BMM CVMCT XJMM öU yPVS refrJHFrator BF TVre to rFQMBcF UIF CVMC XJMM POF PG UIF TBNF TJze TIBQF BOE waUUBHe t TIF EJTQFOTFS MJHIUT BrF T UIaU DBO OPU CF DIBOHFd To remove a shelf push the shelf to the left lift the left part of the shelf a bit lift the right part up and take it out Lift the door rack holding both sides and p...

Page 35: ...Icemaker Applicabletosome modelsonly Icestoragebin Applicabletosome modelsonly SpacePlus 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 X 0 9 9 ENGLISH ENGLISH ...

Page 36: ...nnect the power 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 scre...

Page 37: ...nortoolong Refrigerator 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...

Page 38: ...retoo warm Temperaturesinthe 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 ...

Page 39: ...tor It is normal for 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 T...

Page 40: ...floor is level 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 Dispen...

Page 41: ...ume may vary according to refrigerator s location Sound of water supply This sound is normally made when ice maker is supplied with water after dropping the automatically made ice Other Please thoroughly read Automatic ice maker and dispenser in this manual Display shows the word ____ The refrigerator control has been put into the store Demo Demonstration Mode The Demonstration Mode disables the c...

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