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OWNER’S MANUAL

BOTTOM FREEZER

FRIDGE

Please read this owner's manual thoroughly before

operating and keep it handy for reference at all times.

GR-D31FBGHL

www.lg.com

MFL68302785_Rev.01

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Page 1: ...TOM FREEZER FRIDGE Please read this owner s manual thoroughly before operating and keep it handy for reference at all times GR D31FBGHL www lg com MFL68302785_Rev 01 Copyright 2017 LG Electronics Inc All Rights Reserved ...

Page 2: ... Food 19 Adjusting the Fridge Shelves 19 Detaching the Shelf 19 Refitting the Shelf 20 Using the Folding Shelf 20 When Closing the Door 21 Big Fresh Zone 21 Removal of the Big Fresh Zone drawer 21 Refitting the Big Fresh Zone drawer 22 How to disassemble and assemble the Fresh Zone Compartment 23 Extra Space 23 Dairy Corner 23 Tilting Fresh Basket 24 Tilting Fresh Basket Disassembly 24 Door In Doo...

Page 3: ...or or freezer door is left open for more than 60 seconds a warning alarm sounds in 30 second intervals until it is closed Express FREEZE The freezer section is maintained at the coldest temperature for a 24 hour period before automatically resuming normal operation The freezer display temperature will not change when Express Freeze is engaged It will also enhance ice production whilst it is on Aut...

Page 4: ...use It is the user s responsibility to replace a standard 2 prong wall outlet with a standard 3 prong wall outlet Do not install the fridge where there may be a danger of it falling Installation on a non sturdy timber floor may cause difficulty in door alignment and cause the cabinet to deform Use DO NOT allow children to climb stand or hang on the fridge doors or shelves in the fridge They could ...

Page 5: ... hands on the automatic ice making mechanism while the fridge is plugged in When dispensing ice from the dispenser do not use crystal ceramics Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment with wet or damp hands when your fridge is in operation Do not put glass containers glass bottles or beverage cans in the freezer Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammab...

Page 6: ...the power plug and contact areas before connecting WARNING Use drinkable water for ice making WARNING Keep ventilation openings in the appliance enclosure or in the built in structure clear of obstruction Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process other than those recommended by the manufacturer Do not damage the refrigerant circuit Do not use electrical appl...

Page 7: ...our convenience The appearance and specifications of the actual product may differ depending on the model Fridge Exterior Applicable to some models only LED Display Displays the fridge and freezer s target temperature the water filter condition and the dispenser status Door in Door release Button Fridge Freezer Door in Door release Button ...

Page 8: ...nside of the fridge Shelf Dairy Product Bin Used to preserve dairy products Dairy Product Bin Used to preserve dairy products Shelf Freezer Basket Big Fresh Zone Hygiene Fresh filter Door In Door Door In Door Folding Shelf Big Fresh Zone Freezer Basket Extra Space Drawer Drawer Tilting Fresh Basket Easy Ice Maker ...

Page 9: ...n needed Do not put the food near the temperature sensor Allow hot food to cool prior to storing Placing hot food in the fridge freezer could spoil other food and lead to higher electric bills Do not block air vents with food Smooth circulation of cold air keeps fridge freezer temperature even Do not open the door frequently Opening the door lets warm air enter the fridge freezer and cause tempera...

Page 10: ...e labels the model and serial number label or the Tech Sheet that is located under the front of the fridge 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 fluid...

Page 11: ...ance from each adjacent wall when installing the appliance A C E H F G B D Size A 912 mm B 1797 mm C 923 mm D 5 mm E 913 mm F 918 mm G 1288 mm H 1732 mm 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 temperatures could be affected by the ...

Page 12: ... side door is lower lift the right side door and use a pair of long nose pliers not supplied to additionally insert 3 a snap ring until the heights are balanced as in the drawing 3 Remove the door by raising it from the lower hinge How to Remove the Freezer Door TURN OFF THE MAIN POWER Same procedure for left and right doors 1 Remove the inner hinge bolt 2 Twist the hinge to raise the pivoting end...

Page 13: ...he Adjust Hinge pin 2 Rotate the Adjust hinge pin either clockwise or counter clockwise using the narrow side of the spanner spanner to adjust the level difference between the fridge door and freezer door this method provides limited adjustment 3 After adjusting door height firmly tighten the Locking nut counter clockwise until secured Caution Do not adjust the hinge pin height level too much The ...

Page 14: ...d before use Read the Turning On The Power section Your plug type might be different from the picture Caution Putting food in the fridge before it has cooled could cause the food to spoil or a bad odor could remain inside the fridge Wait for the fridge to cool Allow your fridge to run for at least three to four hours before putting food in it Check the flow of cold air in the freezer compartment t...

Page 15: ...the display and will continue for 3 hours The function will automatically disable itself after 3 hours You can stop this function manually by touching the button one more time Wi Fi The Wi Fi button when used with the LG Smart ThinQ application allows the refrigerator to connect to a home Wi Fi network The Wi Fi icon shows the status of the refrigerator s network connection The icon illuminates wh...

Page 16: ...reshest taste Tilting Fresh Basket Preserve short term ready to eat vegetables Door In Door Preserve frequently taken out foods such as beverages snacks etc Big Fresh Zone Preserve vegetables and fruits Dairy Product Bin Store diary foods such as butter cheese etc Freezer Basket Preserve small packaged frozen food or frequently taken out foods Easy Ice Maker Makes and stores ice in the ice tray wh...

Page 17: ...ments as they may freeze due to the lower temperature Note If you are leaving home for a short period of time like a short vacation the fridge should be left on Refrigerated foods that are able to be frozen will stay preserved longer if stored in the freezer If you are leaving the appliance turned off for an extended period of time remove all food and unplug the power cord Clean the interior and l...

Page 18: ...r plastic container and store in crisper Fish Store fresh fish and shellfish in the freezer section if they are not being consumed the same day of purchase It is recommended to consume fresh fish and shellfish the same day purchased Leftovers Cover leftovers with plastic wrap aluminum foil or plastic containers with tight lids Storing Frozen Food Freezing Your freezer will not quick freeze a large...

Page 19: ...s Containers without tight lids Wax paper or wax coated freezer wrap Thin semi permeable wrap Adjusting the Fridge Shelves The shelves in your fridge are adjustable to meet your individual storage needs Your model may have either glass or wire shelves Adjusting the shelves to fit different heights of items will make finding the exact item you want easier Doing so will also reduce the amount of tim...

Page 20: ...o not clean glass shelves with warm water while they are cold Shelves may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes or impact Glass shelves are heavy Use special care when removing them Caution To reduce the risk of door scratches and breaking the door centre mullion please make sure that the fridge door mullion is always folded in The door Alarm will sound if the door remains open after 1 mi...

Page 21: ...er The Moisture balance keeper helps optimize humidity in the vegetable compartment 1 Pull the drawer back to the end of its travel 2 Lift the front of the draw up and remove it from its guide Refitting the Big Fresh Zone drawer 1 Insert the left and right roller of the drawer into the guides whilst the draw is slightly lifted at the front and push it in gently while lowering it at the same time 2...

Page 22: ... from its guides and pull straight out Repeat to remove the second drawer 3 Support underneath the glass cover with one hand while lifting the front of the cover with the other hand Push up from underneath to release the cover from the guides then tilt the cover 45 degrees and pull it forward to remove it How to assemble Fresh Zone Compartment 1 Hold the cover at a 45 degree angle and insert it in...

Page 23: ...ds like eggs ham cheese etc Open and close pushing or pulling grips Multi collection corner supporter Caution Do not allow children to hang from the basket when it is open or closed This will damage the basket and could cause injury Tilting Fresh Basket Ideal for storing vegetables soon to be eaten To open lift the latch and gently pull the basket back To close push the basket in until a click sou...

Page 24: ... at a warmer temperature This makes spreading butter and slicing cheese easier Press the the door button on the Home Bar until you hear a click sound You can store more food in the larger Home Bar With the larger storage room you can organize your foods better Press until you hear the Click sound Tilting Fresh Basket Disassembly 1 Raise magicspace cover up and take it out 2 Hold both ends of the t...

Page 25: ...e cover up and take it out Hold both ends of the basket and lift up the front part of the basket Assemble in the same method as disassembly 3 Move floating basket to the top compartment from magic space cover from which daily corner is removed How to open magic space inner case To open the case lightly push the marked area The case can be taken on off and the cleaning and adjustment are easy Light...

Page 26: ...the basket or food items Caution Always remove drawers with both hands to avoid breakage or injury Always open the freezer doors all the way before removing or refitting the drawers Freezer Drawer Use the compartment for packed frozen foods and frequently taken out foods You can have a wide space available by taking out the ice maker or fresh zone from the top compartment according to the purpose ...

Page 27: ...e drawer all the way while lowering the drawer to the correct level Filling The Ice Tray Manually Take out the empty ice tray fill it with water to the level line and carefully push it back in to avoid spilling the water Ensure that it is slowly pushed all the way back in as per below fig before gently closing the Freezer door Easy Ice Maker Remove the water reservoir from the ice maker assembly O...

Page 28: ...eezer door door of the ice maker is frequently opened warm air enters the freezer and the time for water to freeze may be longer Ice may not be made until 24 hours after the initial installation of the fridge Be careful of pointed corners of some dispensed ice cubes Ejecting Ready Made Ice Turn the rotary knob firmly until all the ice has ejected from the ice tray into the ice bin Repeat the twist...

Page 29: ...h sides of the basket with the guides and push it down until secure Caution Clean the other parts of the ice maker with a damp towel only and dry completely before refitting not doing so may cause the ice twisting mechanism to freeze and not operate Cleaning the Ice tray 1 Remove the ice tray by pulling it out Caution should be taken if the ice tray is full of ice Dispose of any ice if it is conta...

Page 30: ...the appliance and wait about a minute before trying again If the firewall on your wireless router is enabled disable the firewall or add an exception to it The wireless network name SSID should be a combination of English letters and numbers Do not use special characters Smartphone user interface UI may vary depending on the mobile operating system OS and the manufacturer If the security protocol ...

Page 31: ...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 register the appliance Note To disable the Wi Fi function press and hold the Wi Fi button for 3 seconds Wi Fi icon will be turned off Open Source Software Notice Information To obtain th...

Page 32: ... After the data transfer is complete the service agent will explain the result of the Smart Diagnosis NOTE Position the phone so that its microphone is aligned with the speaker hole The Smart Diagnosis sound is generated after around three seconds Do not take the phone off the speaker hole while the data is transmitted Hold the phone to the upper right speaker hole and wait while the data is trans...

Page 33: ... use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth Caution Do not use a rough cloth or sponge when cleaning the interior and exterior of the fridge Do not place your hand on the bottom surface of the fridge when opening and closing Warning Use non flammable cleaner Failure to do so can result in fire explosion...

Page 34: ... and a mild detergent in warm water Do not use cleaning waxes concentrated detergents bleaches or cleaners containing petroleum on plastic fridge parts Plastic Parts covers and panels Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water Do not use window sprays abrasive cleansers or flammable fluids These can scratch or damage the material Condenser Coil Cover Use a vacuum cleaner w...

Page 35: ...uire more operating time but use less energy due to more efficient technology Fridge was recently plugged in or power restored The fridge 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 warms the fridge requiring the compressor to run longer in order to cool the fridge back down In order to conserve energy ...

Page 36: ...d not be operated in temperatures above 110 F 43 C A large amount of food or hot food was added to either compartment Adding food warms the compartment requiring the cooling system to run Allowing hot food to cool to room temperature before putting it in the fridge will reduce this effect Doors not closed correctly See the Doors will not close correctly or pop open section in Parts Features Troubl...

Page 37: ...aging to prevent condensation and frost Food is freezing in the fridge compartment Food with high water content was placed near an air vent Rearrange items with high water content away from air vents Fridge temperature control is set incorrectly If the temperature is too cold adjust the control one increment at a time and wait for the temperature to stabilize Refer to the Setting the Controls sect...

Page 38: ...ion Fridge is not resting solidly on the floor Floor is weak or uneven or leveling legs need to be adjusted See the Door Alignment section Fridge with linear compressor was jarred while running Normal Operation Whooshing 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 G...

Page 39: ...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 fridge As the warm air cools it can create a vacuum If the door is hard to open wait one minute to allow the air pressure to equalize then see if it opens more easily Fridge wobbles ...

Page 40: ...ame SSID is 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 manuf...

Page 41: ...rea Any disposal through unauthorized agencies person will attract action under Environment Protection Act 1986 Hazards of improper handling or accidental breakage a The refrigerant R134a used if overexposed might cause dizziness and loss of concentration Liquid contact can cause irritation and frostbite The refrigerant R600a squirting out of the pipes could ignite or cause eye injury b The blowin...

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