ENGLISH OWNER’S MANUAL SXS REFRIGERATOR Please read this owner's manual thoroughly before operating and keep it handy for reference at all times. GWS8439SC GSJ976NSBZ www.lg.
Table of contents Installation Operation Suggestion on food storage Care and maintenance Basic safety precautions 3 Identification of parts 13 Where to install 14 Door removal 15 Door replacement 16 Feed water pipe installation 16 Height adjustment 17 Starting 18 Adjusting the temperatures and functions 18 Adjusting the temperatures and display 19 Setting the functions 20 Fresh air filter 21 Operating the dispenser 23 Refrigerator home bar 27 Shelf 28 Dairy corner 28 Egg
Introduction Entry The model and serial numbers are found on the inner case or Right side of refrigerator compartment of this unit. These numbers are unique to this unit and not available to others. You should record requested information here and retain this guide as a permanent record of your purchase. Staple your receipt here. Date of purchase Dealer purchased from Dealer address Dealer phone no. Model no. Serial no.
Introduction WARNING 1. When connecting the power The dedicated outlet should be used. • Using several devices at one outlet may cause fire. • The electric leakage breaker may damage food and the dispenser may be leaked. Do not allow the power plug to face upward or to be squeezed at the back of the refrigerator. Water may be flown into or the plug may be damaged, which causes fire or electric shock.
Introduction Do not pull out the cord or touch the power plug with wet hands. It may cause electric shock or injury. Remove water or dust from the power plug and insert it with the ends of the pins securely connected. Dust, water or unstable connection may fire or electric shock. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet for cleaning or other requirements. It may cause electric shock or injury. Pull out the power plug not by grasping the cord but the plug of its end.
Introduction 2. When using the refrigerator Do not install the refrigerator in the wet place or the place which water or rain splashes. Deterioration of insulation of electric parts may cause electric leakage. Do not cling to the door or the shelves of the door or the home bar of the freezer or the cool chamber. It may make the refrigerator fallen down or damage the hands. Especially, do not allow the children to do the above.
Introduction Do not use the combustible spray near the refrigerator. It may cause fire. Install in places away from the fire such as the place where flammable gas is leaked. It may cause fire. Do not place flower vase, cup, cosmetics, medicine or any container with water on the refrigerator. It may cause fire, electric shock or injury by dropping down. In case of thunder and lightning, or not in use for a long period of time, detach the power plug. There is a danger of electric shock or fire.
Introduction Do not use the refrigerator for non-domestic purpose (storing medicine or testing material, using at the ship, etc.). It may cause an unexpected risk such as fire, electric shock, deterioration of stored material or chemical reaction. Be careful of the door falling down during disassembly and assembly of the door. Do not insert refrigerator shelf upside down. The shelf may fall down and cause injury.
Introduction Electric Shock Hazard. Disconnect electrical supply to refrigerator before installing. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury. If your access door is too narrow for the refrigerator to pass through, remove the refrigerator door and pass the refrigerator laterally. Do not insert your hands in to the Icemaker in operation. It may cause to injure you. Always disassemble the fresh compartment using two hands.
Introduction CAUTION ENGLISH Violating this direction may cause injury or damage house or furniture. Always be careful, please. Do not insert the hands into the ice bucket or the ice dispenser. (only for the model with the dispenser). Operating the ice maker may cause injury. Do not touch food or containers at the freezer with wet hands. It may cause frostbite. Do not put ice in thin crystal cup or ceramic ware. It may break cup or ceramic ware to cause injury.
Introduction Do not tilt the product while moving the product. Carry the refrigerator with the handle bar at the bottom of the front and the top of the rear. Otherwise, your hands may be slipped to cause injury. Because the product is heavy, carrying it alone may hurt people or accidents may occur. Because opening or closing the door or the home bar of the refrigerator may cause injury to the person around it, be careful, please.
Introduction Never store beverage cans or other foods in ice storage bin for the purpose of rapid cooling. Such actions may damage the automatic ice maker. Never use thin crystal glass or crockery to collect ice. Such glasses or containers may be broken. Put ice first into a glass before filling water or other beverages. Water may be splashed if ice is added to existing liquid in a glass. Never touch a hand or other tools on ice outlet. Touch may cause a part breakage or hand injury.
Introduction Identification of parts Freezer Compartment Refrigerator Compartment Dairy Corner LED Lamp LED Lamp Automatic Icemaker Fresh Air Filter Shelf Shelf Refreshment center Shelf EZ-handle EZ-handle Door rack Egg Box Door Rack Drawer Fresh compartment Door rack Door Rack Shelf : When you remove freezer drawers, you can use this shelf to store foods. It does not affect a performance of fridge. If your fridge has a shelf between freezer drawers, 1.
Installation Where to Install 1. Place your appliance where it is easy to use. 2. Avoid placing the unit near heat sources, direct sunlight or moisture. 3. To ensure proper air circulation around the fridge -freezer, please maintain sufficient space on both the sides as well as top and maintain at least 2 inches (5 cm) from the rear wall. Keep it at a proper distance More than 5 cm to back 4. To avoid vibrations, the appliance must be leveled. 5. Don't install the appliance below 5°C.
Installation Door removal Electric Shock Hazard Disconnect electrical supply to refrigerator before installing. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury. If your access door is too narrow for the refrigerator to pass through, remove the refrigerator door and pass the refrigerator laterally. WARNING Feed water tube Hinge cover Remove the freezer compartment door 1) Removing the hinge cover by loosening the screws. Separate all connection wires.
Installation Pass the refrigerator Pass the refrigerator laterally through the access door as shown in the right figure. 5 4 3 2 1 Min 1 FRZ TEMP 2 REF TEMP 3 4 5 Max Door replacement Mount them in the reverse sequence of removal after they pass through the access door. Feed water pipe installation Before installation WARNING Automatic ice maker operation needs water pressure of 147~834 kPa (1.5~8.
Installation Height adjustment When the floor is not leveled Height difference - When the height of the door may not be leveled when the floor is not leveled. When the freezer door is lower – Use the spanner to turn the nut of the height adjustment screw on the left to the counterclockwise direction to level the door. Adjust the height of the door, insert the E ring. A maximum of three rings (Only Freezer). 2 E rings are enveloped with owners manual.
Operation Starting Adjusting the temperatures and functions Function display board LOCK STATUS This indicator shows the current status for the control panel functions is set to LOCK. 1 2 EXPRESS FRZ. When the EXPRESS FRZ. button is pressed, the display will indicate the selected function has been activated. 3 DISPENSER SELECTION INDICATOR Shows Cubed ice or Crushed Ice selection that will be dispensed when the push switch is pressed. Refreshment Center EZ-handle Easily opens the door.
Operation Adjusting the temperatures and display Adjust Freezer Temperature To adjust the temperature in the freezer compartment, press the FREEZER button to cycle through the the range of available settings. Adjust Refrigerator Temperature To adjust the temperature in the refrigerator compartment, press the REFRIGERATOR button to cycle through the range of available settings.
Operation Setting the functions Setting the Dispenser Lock Press and hold the ALARM/LOCK button for three seconds to lock the dispenser and all of the other control panel functions. Press and hold again for 3 seconds to unlock. Activating EXPRESS FREEZING Press the EXPRESS FRZ. button once to activate the EXPRESS FREEZING function. The EXPRESS FRZ. icon on the display panel will illuminate when activated.
Operation Fresh air filter Fresh Air Filter Fresh Air Filter provides the antibacterial function of removing virus or bacteria as well as the deodorizer function of removing the odor within the refrigerator. The performance test of the Fresh Air Filter has been done and proved through a public certification organization ( ). • The filter can be used for 1-2 years. (This may vary based on the environment of the filter the consumer uses in.
Operation ENGLISH How to install the new filter Install the new filter. - Insert the new Fresh Air Filter in the filter cover so that the white part of the filter and the BACK label is visible. CAUTION Be careful not to switch the direction of the Fresh Air Filter inserted on the filter cover. - Align the filter cover where it was originally located and then turn clockwise about 30 degrees to install the filter cover.
Operation Operating the dispenser Setting The Ice ON/OFF Indicator. Press and hold ICE ON/OFF button for the more than 5 seconds to reset the ON/OFF indicaotor. NOTE • Dispensing Crushed Ice If you don't want to use the automatic icemaker, turn the icemaker switch to OFF. If you want to use automatic icemaker again, change the switch to ON. Press the ICE TYPE button to illuminate the Crushed Ice icon. Press the push ice switch with a glass or other container and crushed ice will be dispensed.
Operation ENGLISH After dispenser is used The water collector has no self-drainage function, so it should be cleaned regularly. Remove the cover by pulling the front of the water collector cover and dry it with a cloth. lcemaker Automatic icemaker Automatic Shutoff Arm * This Button only Must control by Service man. • The automatic icemaker can automatically make 7 cubes at a time, 70~120 pieces per day.
Operation When ice maker does not operate smoothly Ice is lumped together • When ice is lumped together, take the ice lumps out of the ice storage bin, break them into small pieces, and then place them into the ice storage bin again. • When the ice maker produces too small or lumped together ice, the amount of water supplied to the ice maker need to adjusted. Contact the service center. • If ice is not used frequently, it may lump together. Power failure • Ice may drop into the freezer compartment.
Operation Water is cooled while stored in the water tank, and then sent to the dispenser. Ice is made in the automatic ice maker and sent to the dispenser divided into crushed or cubed form ice. NOTE • It is normal that the water is not very cold at first. If you want colder water, add ice into the glass. Throw away the ice (about 20 pieces) and water (about 7 glasses) first made after refrigerator installation.
Operation Refrigerator home bar Using the Family Home Bar Press the mid left part of 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. How to take out magic space cover Press until you hear the "Click" sound First take out dairy product corner, and then pull up the home bar cover to separate and take it out. ✽ Before the disassembly, please take out the food to empty the refrigerator.
Operation Shelf You can store side dish or refrigerated food on the shelf with sufficient space in between the containers. How to disassemble 1. Hold the front part of the shelf and pull it out until it gets blocked by the hooking part. 2. When you cannot pull out the shelf any more, lift it up slightly. 3. While holding the shelf slightly, tilt the shelf to pull it out. Dairy corner How to use You can store dairy goods such as butter, cheese etc.
Operation Egg box You can move the egg box to wherever you want. [Type-1] CAUTION [Type-2] NOTE • • Never use the egg box as an ice storage bin. It can be broken. Never store the egg box in the freezer compartment or fresh compartment. Deodorizer How to use With the deodorizer system, you can deodorize the refrigerator and the deodorizer can be reused. How to disassemble Unscrew the deodorizer cover using (+) driver, and then separate it while pulling the deodorizer cover.
Operation Fresh compartment You can store fruits or vegetables. How to disassemble the upper fresh compartment 1. Hold the front handle of the fresh compartment and pull it out until it gets blocked by the hooking part. How to disassemble the lower fresh compartment When pulling out the lower fresh compartment 2. When you cannot pull out the fresh compartment any more, lift it up slightly to pull it out completely to the front side (outer side).
Suggestion on food storage Location of foods (Refer to identification of parts) Freezer compartment shelf Store various frozen foods such as meat, fish, ice cream, frozen snacks, etc.. Freezer compartment door rack Freezer compartment drawer Dairy corner Store 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 thin foil. Store dry.
Suggestion on food storage Storing foods Freezer compartment CAUTION Store fresh food in the refrigerator compartment. How food is frozen and thawed is an important factor in maintaining its freshness and flavor. Do not store food which goes bad easily at low temperatures, such as bananas, and melons. Allow hot food to cool prior to storing, placing hot food in the refrigerator could spoil other food, and lead to higher energy consumption.
Care and maintenance General information Vacation time During average length vacations, you will probably find it best to leave the refrigerator in operation. Place freezable items in freezer for longer life. When you plan not to operate, remove all food, disconnect the power cord, clean the interior thoroughly, and leave each door OPEN to prevent odor formation. Power failure Most power failures that are corrected in an hour or two will not affect your refrigerator temperatures.
Care and maintenance Smart Diagnosis If you experience problems with your refrigerator, call to the LG service center. Only use the Smart Diagnosis feature when instructed to do so by the LG call center agent. The transmission sounds that you will hear are normal and sound similar to a fax machine. Smart Diagnosis cannot be activated unless your refrigerator is connected to power. If your refrigerator is unable to turn on, then troubleshooting must be done without using Smart Diagnosis.
Care and maintenance Trouble shooting Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you both time and expense. This list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance. Occurrence Possible cause Solution Runing of refrigerator Refrigerator compressor does not run. Refrigerator runs too much or too long Refrigerator control is off. Set refrigerator control. See setting the controls. Refrigerator is in defrost cycle.
Care and maintenance Occurrence Possible cause Solution Temperature in the freezer is too cold but the refrigerator temperature is satisfactory. Freezer control is set too cold Set the freezer control to a warmer setting until the freezer temperature is satisfactory. Temperature in the refrigerator is too cold and the freezer temperature is satisfactory. Refrigerator control is set too cold. Set the refrigerator control to a warmer setting Food stored in drawers freezes.
Care and maintenance Occurrence Possible cause Solution Sound and noise Louder sound levels when refrigerator is on. Today’s refrigerators have increased storage capacity and maintain more even temperatures. It is normal for sound levels to be higher. Louder sound levels when compressor comes on. Refrigerator operates at higher pressures during the start of the ON cycle. This is normal. The sound will level off as the refrigerator continues to run. Vibrating or rattling noise.
Care and maintenance Occurrence Possible cause Solution Interior needs to be cleaned. Clean interior with sponge,warm water and baking soda. Food with strong odor is in the refrigerator. Cover food completely. Some containers and wrapping materials produce odors. Use a different container or brand of wrapping materials. Door(s) will not close. Food package is keeping door open. Move packages that keep door from closing. Door(s) will not close.
Care and maintenance It is Normal... The following occurrences are normal. Occurrence Noise Door open Icing/ Dew drops Temperature 39 Solution When you hear "Tak" or "Took" sound This is the sound of various parts expanding/contracting or various control devices operating depending on the temperature change within the refrigerator. When you hear “Deureureuk~”, “Dulkuk” or “Woong” sound This is the count of compressor or fan operating when the operation of the refrigerator is starting or ending.
Care and maintenance GWS8439SC GSJ976NSBZ Model Producer LG Electronics Category Refrigerator-Freezer ISO Gross Capacity (l) ISO Storage Net / Packing Width x Height x Depth Weight (kg) Free standing / Built-in Total Freezer Refrigerator Total Freezer Refrigerator Product Packing 667 424 243 599 403 196 128/141 912 x 1785 x 733 974 x 1900 x 849 Free standing Frost Free Defrost system 38 Sound Power (dB) Energy Class A++ Energy Consumption (kWh/year) 376 Temperature rise time (hr) 10.
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