User manual LG GC-279SVA

[. . . ] 16 1 Name of parts Temperature control Refrigerator Shelf (2 or 3 pieces) Fruit & vegetable compartment cover Fruit & vegetable compartment Egg tray Multi-functional rack(4 or 5 pieces) Bottle rack Evaporator Freezing compartment drawer (3 or 4 pieces) Adjustable foot Note: The figure is only for reference. 2 Movement & transportation BEFORE TRANSPORTATION . Remove all the food from the refrigerator, secure the spare parts such as the shelves by adhesive tape. 2. Fasten the adjustable foot to the direction. DURING TRANSPORTATION . Hold tightly the adjustable foot at the bottom of the refrigerator and the upper handle at the back. [. . . ] Do not open the door more than necessary. Note Power failure leads to the rising of the freezing compartment's temperature, this may shorten the storage of foods and decline the quality. If the power supply is off for too long, be sure to get rid of any water or ice underside the drawer of the freezing compartment before reconnection of the power supply, so as to avoid the foods and the ice freezing together. 7 How to use Defrost As the refrigerator operates, the moisture from foods or in the air may be frosted on to the inner part of the refrigerator and the surface of evaporator. Too thick frost will affect the operation of the refrigerator, so regularly defrosting is necessary. Usually, defrosting is necessary when the thickness reaches 5 mm. Drain pipe Refrigerator compartment Defrosts automatically, moisture on the inner side runs into the drip tray through the drain pipe. The heat generated by compressor evaporates the water automatically. Note: - keep the drain pipe straight so that water can inpour into the drip tray. When it's blocked, take out the drain cover, clean it and then replace it. Before defrosting--turn the thermostat knob to "0", open the door, take out foods and drawers in the freezing compartment, foods may be put into refrigerator compartment temporarily. Defrosting--remove the frost on the inner side of the freezing compartment and on the surface of the evaporator with the ice scraper, then wipe off the water with a dry cloth. After defrost--turn the thermostat knob to the former position. Freezing compartment Ice scraper Ice making Fill the ice tray with water to 4/5 of its capacity and place it into the freezing compartment, turn the thermostat knob to "6". Twist the both sides of the ice tray so as to remove the ice cubes easily. 8 Best ways to store food Refrigerator compartment The refrigerator compartment is used to store foods that are not required to be frozen, the storage life is shorter. The following foods storage position is provided for your reference. position: acid milksausagemeatfish etc. position: vegetablefruit etc. The freezing compartment is used to store frozen foods, the storage life is longer. 1. Food applicable to freezing:meat, frozen meat, sausage, fowl, venison, fish, bread, cake and so on. 2. Food unable to be frozen:egg, acidophilus milk, mayonnalse, lettuce, radish, capsicum, onion and so on. Freezing compartment 9 Best ways to store food Storing the food Store foods which are easily frozen on the outer position of the refrigerator shelf. - If foods which are easily frozen or contain a lot water are stored on the inner part of the refrigerator shelf, it will be frozen owing to low temperature. Store the foods or other things after cleaning and wiping. - Store vegetables and fruits after cleaning and wiping. Packed food like bottle should be stored after wiping to avoid polluting the other foods. Refrigerator shelf Storing the heated food after cooling. - Storing the heated food directly in the refrigerator will affect the other foods inside and will also waste the power. In the low temperature mode, do not store the food which can easily be rotten for a long time. Store food after packing or putting into tight container. - Packing the food before storing can prevent drying. [. . . ] The sound may be louder when the refrigerator starts to work or turn off the power. Installing on the floor may produce sound. 14 This is not a malfunction The refrigerator dew forming on the surface. - If the refrigerator is installed in a humid environment or if it is raining, there can be dew forming on the surface of the refrigerator. This is because moisture in the air touches the surface of the refrigerator. [. . . ]