User manual LG GC-A207CTBA

[. . . ] Earthing the Fridge/Freezer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Preparing Your Fridge/Freezer for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting the Feet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arranging the Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 5 6 6 7 N USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR I I I I Controlling the Refrigerator Temperature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] A B Models Handle The illustrations correspond to type B; there may, therefore, be slight differences between them and your actual model. 4 Choosing Where to Install Your Fridge/Freezer GB Various factors must be taken into account when choosing where to install your fridge/freezer. 30¡ 86¡F 75% H Install the fridge/freezer on a stable, flat surface. Adjust the feet if necessary, referring to page 6 for further details. Avoid locations in direct sunlight or near to heaters, radiators, ovens or cookers. Avoid locations affected by draughts or dampness. 50 mm 300 mm 12" 2" 50 mm 2" 50 mm 2" Make sure that you can open the doors freely and without hindrance. Allow the following clearances around the fridge/freezer: N 50 mm (2 inches) on all sides N 300 mm (12 inches) above the fridge/freezer Earthing the Fridge/Freezer For the personal safety of you and your family, your fridge/freezer must be: N Plugged into its own individual wall outlet with the correct voltage and frequency, as indicated inside the refrigerator door N Properly earthed (do not ground the fridge/freezer with a telephone line, gas pipe, and so on) To minimise the possibility of electric shocks from the appliance, the wall outlet must also be earthed; have it checked by a qualified electrician. If it is not earthed, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly earthed outlet, or use a different power point. If the power cord is damaged, avoid a hazard by replacing it through the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person. In case of power plug without ground terminal. N Connect one side of the ground wire (yellow/green or green color) with the ground screw, another side of the ground terminal with steel or copper pipe such as water pipe tap. Ground cable Copper pipe Ground screw 5 Preparing Your Fridge/Freezer for Use GB Once you have chosen the position of your fridge/freezer and checked that the wall outlet is correctly earthed, proceed as follows. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Make sure that the fridge/freezer is unplugged from the wall outlet. Wipe the appliance clean inside and out with a soft cloth and warm, soapy water. Allow the fridge/freezer to stabilize for at least one hour before plugging it in for the first time. Plug the power cord into the appropriate earthed wall outlet. Set the refrigerator and freezer temperatures, referring to pages 8 and 10, respectively for further instructions. Wait for 2-3 hours for the freezer to reach the required temperature, before placing frozen food in the freezer. Adjusting the Feet To compensate for an uneven floor surface, you can adjust the feet on the front of the fridge/freezer. If the fridge/freezer leans to the. . . Put the food to be frozen in containers with lids or in airtight plastic freezer bags, removing any excess air in the bags. Respect the maximum storage times indicated on pre-packed frozen food. Do not place food on top of the evaporation slots. Remove the accessories, referring to page 7 for further details, if necessary. Wash them with a soft cloth or sponge and warm, soapy water. If the refrigerator has an unpleasant smell: N Remove the bio-deodorizer N Soak the catalyst in pure water N Dry it naturally in sunlight N Put it back into position Wipe the evaporation slots in the freezer with a clean, dry, soft cloth. 2 3 4 5 6 7 DO NOT allow any food particles to clog up these openings or frozen food to cover them. Wipe the inside of the fridge/freezer with a soft cloth and warm, soapy water. Carefully clean the door seals with a soft cloth and warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry. DO NOT damage the seals in any way and make sure that no food particles on the seals prevent the door from closing properly as: N The temperature will not be maintained correctly N Electricity will be wasted 12 Changing the Light Bulb Caution : Unplug the refrigerator before replacing light Bulbs. When you open the refrigerator door, a light comes on to help you find what you are looking for more easily. If you need to replace the bulb, proceed as follows. GB 1 Remove the chiller compartment by: N Pulling it towards you until it meets the stop N Tilting the front up slightly and continuing to pull the compartment towards you With a flat-bladed screwdriver, prise out the upper part of the light cover. Insert new bulb (maximum of 15 W, E14 small screw base). [. . . ] N Is the noise coming from the compressor or does it sound like running water (refrigerant circulating)?These noises are normal. N N N N There is a bad smell in the refrigerator or freezer Is an item of food going bad?Is all food stored in sealed containers or covered?Are the evaporation slots at the front of the freezer clogged? [. . . ]