LG GR-M352YVQ - User Manual

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Overview

Function Description
Usage Features
Maintenance Features

This document is an owner's manual for an LG refrigerator-freezer, providing comprehensive instructions for installation, operation, and maintenance. It covers both "Door Cooling Model" and "Non Door Cooling Model" variations, highlighting features specific to each.

Function Description:

The LG refrigerator-freezer is designed to store fresh and frozen foods, maintaining optimal temperatures for preservation. It features separate compartments for refrigeration and freezing, each with independent temperature controls to ensure efficient cooling and food freshness. The appliance is equipped with a compressor and circulating fan that work together to regulate internal temperatures.

Usage Features:

Installation: The manual provides detailed instructions for selecting a suitable location, ensuring proper air circulation, leveling the unit, and connecting the power supply. It emphasizes cleaning the refrigerator thoroughly before initial use and allowing it to stabilize for 2-3 hours before storing food.
Temperature Control:
- Refrigerator Compartment: For "Non Door Cooling Models," temperature is controlled via a "Ref. Temp Control Button" with settings from MIN (warmest) to MAX (coldest). For "Door Cooling Models," a "REFRIGERATOR" button allows selection of seven temperature settings from 0°C to 6°C, with a default of 3°C.
- Freezer Compartment: Temperature is controlled using a "Freezer Temperature Control Dial" with settings from 1 to 8. Setting "8" makes the freezer colder, while "2" to "4" directs more cold air to the refrigerator compartment. The manual recommends setting the knob at "NORMAL" for sufficient freezing.
Special Features (Door Cooling Model):
- Super Cool: This feature rapidly lowers the refrigerator temperature, ideal for quickly cooling newly added warm food. It activates automatically upon initial power-on and can be manually started or stopped.
- Child Lock: A "CHILD LOCK" button, when pressed and held for 3 seconds, locks the control panel to prevent accidental changes. The Lock LED illuminates when active.
- Door Alarm: An audible alarm sounds if the refrigerator door remains open for 1 minute, repeating every 30 seconds.
- Self Test: The refrigerator has a built-in diagnostic system that displays error codes if a malfunction occurs, assisting repair technicians.
- Green Ion Door Cooling: This feature utilizes an anion coating in the duct cover to purify air, helping to keep stored foods fresh longer.
Ice Making (Optional): The manual describes two types of ice making:
- General Type: Involves filling ice trays with water and placing them in an ice cube box within the freezer. Ice cubes are removed by twisting the tray.
- Twisting Ice Serve Type: Requires filling ice trays and inserting them into a designated position. Ice cubes are released into an ice cube box by gently pulling and turning a lever.
Fresh Zone: This dedicated zone is designed to maintain food freshness by minimizing the influence of warmer air when the door is opened.
Deodorizer (Optional): A catalyst-based deodorizer, located in the cooling air outlet, eliminates unpleasant food odors in the fresh food compartment. It requires no handling, but users are advised not to prick the outlet with sharp objects.
Vitamin Kit (Optional): This kit contains an anti-oxidant substance to help fruits and vegetables stay fresh longer by preventing oxidation. Users are cautioned not to eat the substance and note that frequent door openings may reduce its effectiveness.
Dairy Corner (For Door Cooling Model): This feature allows for movement of a dairy basket by pushing a handle. Instructions are provided for removing the cover for cleaning.
Food Storage Suggestions: The manual offers tips for optimal food storage, including avoiding easily perishable foods at low temperatures, cooling hot food before storing, covering food to prevent moisture loss, ensuring air circulation, and minimizing door openings. It also advises against storing bottles in the freezer and refreezing thawed food.
General Information: Provides guidance for vacation periods (leaving the refrigerator on for short trips, emptying and cleaning for extended periods) and power failures (minimizing door openings, using dry ice for longer durations). It also explains the anti-condensation pipe on the outer cabinet wall.

Maintenance Features:

Cleaning: Regular cleaning of both the interior and exterior is recommended using a lukewarm solution of mild soap or dishwashing liquid. Users are warned against using metallic scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, or strong alkaline solutions. Important safety precautions include unplugging the power cord before cleaning electrical parts and wiping excess moisture.
Defrosting: The refrigerator features automatic defrosting, with defrosted water evaporating from a tray at the lower back.
Lamp Replacement: Step-by-step instructions are provided for replacing the refrigerator lamp, emphasizing the need to unplug the power cord and use a bulb of the same specification.
Troubleshooting: A "BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE" section lists common problems (refrigerator not operating, compartments too warm, abnormal noise, odor, dew formation) and their possible causes, allowing users to troubleshoot minor issues.
Disposal: The manual includes information on the proper disposal of the old appliance, adhering to European Directive 2002/96/EC, to prevent negative environmental and health consequences.