Automatic Icemaker ....................28 Door in Door (Optional) ..................30 Fresh Vegetable Drawer (Optional) ...............31 Other Functions .....................31 SMART FUNCTIONS ...............32 Using LG SmartThinQ Application .................32 Using Smart Diagnosis™ ..................33 MAINTENANCE ................34 Notes for Cleaning ....................34 Cleaning the Door Basket ..................34 Cleaning the Shelf ....................35 Cleaning the Vegetable Drawer ................35...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The following safety guidelines are intended to prevent unforeseen risks or damage from unsafe or incorrect operation of the appliance. The guidelines are separated into ‘WARNING’ and ‘CAUTION’ as described below. This symbol is displayed to indicate matters and operations that can cause risk.
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•Ensure that the socket outlet is properly grounded, and that the earth pin on the power cord is not damaged or removed from the power plug. For more details on grounding, inquire at an LG Electronics customer information centre. •This appliance is equipped with a power cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding power plug.
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•Do not use the appliance for any purpose (storage of medical or experimental materials or shipping) other than any domestic household food storage use. •In case of flood, disconnect the power plug and contact the LG Electronics customer information centre. •Unplug the power plug during a severe thunderstorm or lightening...
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•Do not bend the power cable excessively or place a heavy object on it. •If water penetrates electrical parts of the appliance, disconnect power plug and contact an LG Electronics customer information centre. •Do not place hands or metallic objects inside the area emitting the cold air, cover or heat releasing grille on the back.
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LPG, combustible spray, insecticide, air freshener, cosmetics, etc.) near the appliance. •Immediately unplug the power plug and contact an LG Electronics customer information centre if you detect a strange sound, odour, or smoke coming from the appliance.
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•Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process. Disposal •When discarding the appliance, remove the door gasket while leaving the shelves and baskets in place and keep children away from the appliance. •Dispose of all packaging materials (such as plastic bags and styrofoam) away from children.
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•If a leak is detected, avoid any naked flames or potential sources of ignition and air the room in which the appliance is standing for several minutes. In order to avoid the creation of a flammable gas air mixture if a leak in the refrigerating circuit occurs, the size of the room in which the appliance is used should correspond to the amount of refrigerant used.
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Operation •Do not touch frozen food or the metal parts in the freezer compartment with wet or damp hands. It may cause frostbite. •Do not place glass containers or bottles in the freezer compartment, shelves or ice bin that will be exposed to temperatures below freezing.
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Maintenance •Do not insert the shelves upside down. The shelves may fall, causing injury. •To remove frost from the appliance, contact an LG Electronics customer information centre. •Dispose of the ice inside the ice bin in the freezer compartment during an extended power outage.
INSTALLATION Compartments Movable Egg Box (Optional) Freezer Basket Owner's Manual Spanner Ring Sheet • The appearance or components of the appliance may differ from model to model.
Notes for Movement and Notes for Installation Transport • Install the appliance on a solid and flat area. − If the appliance is installed on an uneven • Remove all food from inside the appliance. floor, it can cause vibration and noise Then, transport the appliance only after fixing causing the appliance to fall resulting in fragile parts such as shelves and the door...
Removing the Door [For both freezer and fridge] When it is necessary to move the appliance Remove the screw of the hinge cover on through a narrow opening, removing the doors top of the appliance by rotating it is the recommended procedure. counterclockwise.
Adjusting the Height of the Lift the upper hinge fixed between the appliance and the appliance door and then Door remove it. Upper hinge If the door of the appliance is not level, adjust the difference in the height of appliance door using the following method.
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After adjusting the difference in the height Resecure the bracket screw after fitting the of the appliance door, fasten the keeper nut ring sheets before refitting the door. When by rotating it clockwise. the door is refitted, steps 1,2 and 3 of adjusting the height of the door can then be repeated.
Connecting the Water Line NOTE (For Plumbed models Only) • This water line installation is not covered by the appliance warranty. Accessories Connecting to the Appliance Unscrew the metal threaded collar nut at the back of the appliance and place it over one end of the water tube.
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Checking the Water Connection Unlock the fitting by twisting until the colored line in the water filter is visible and a clicking sound is heard. Press the collet Turn on the water supply and switch on the squarely against the face of the tubing to appliance.
OPERATION Parts and Functions Control Panel To set the freezer and fridge temperatures. Door in Door (Optional) The Door in Door is a double layered door system. It can be opened individually or together with the main door. You can conveniently locate and access your favourite snacks or food items. Door in Door Lever (Optional) This lever opens Door in Door.
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Automatic Icemaker This is where ice is automatically produced and stored. • When not being used to make ice, the icemaker can be used as a freezer door basket. Freezer Door Basket This is where small packages of frozen food can be stored. •...
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Smart Diagnosis Unit Use this function when contacting LG Electronics customer information centre to help make an accurate diagnosis when the appliance operates abnormally or a failure occurs. LED Lamp The LED lamps inside the appliance light up when you open the door.
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Vegetable Drawer This is where fruits and vegetables are stored to remain fresh for as long as possible. • The actual number of drawers will differ from model to model. Door in Door (Optional) This is where foods which are taken out frequently such as beverages and snacks are stored. Fridge Door Basket This is where small packages of refrigerated foods, drinks and sauce containers are stored.
Notes for Operation Storing Foods Effectively • Store frozen food or refrigerated food inside • Do not use the ice water dispenser tank for sealed containers. beverages other than drinking water. • Check the expiration date and label (storage • Users should keep in mind that frost can form instructions) before storing food in the If the door is not closed completely, if the appliance.
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Max Freezing Capacity • The Express Freeze function will allow the freezer to its maximum freezing capacity. This generally takes up to seven hours, however, it will automatically turn off after a given time and can also be turned off manually at any given time.
Using Control Panel Units and Functions Freezer Temperature Hygiene Fresh • This sets the freezer target temperature. • This sets the Hygiene Fresh function. Fridge Temperature Replacement Filter (Optional) • This sets the fridge target temperature. • This shows the replacement period of the water filter automatically (plumbed models only).
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− When no button operation is carried out for customer information centre. If you turn off the 20 seconds after a desired button is pressed power, the repair technician from the LG − When 20 seconds has passed after the Electronics customer information centre. It appliance door (fridge compartment, freezer may have difficulty finding the problem.
• To change a setting, first press the Lock button for three seconds to disable the function. Setting Wi-Fi The Wi-Fi button, when used with the LG Smart CAUTION ThinQ application, allows the refrigerator to • Keep children away from the dispenser to connect to a home Wi-Fi network.
NOTE • Discard ice produced for the first time without using it. • If you open the freezer door while water is • While the automatic icemaker is operating, do being dispensed, the water supply will stop not touch it with your hands directly. and the control panel will return to the initial screen.
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• If discolored ice is dispensed, check the water tank and the water supply for a possible source. If the problem continues, contact the LG Electronics customer information centre. Do not use the ice or water until the problem is corrected.
Door in Door (Optional) Removing the Baskets from the Door in Door Press the lever on the lower edge door in door until it opens. Hold both edges of the basket and remove There is plenty of storage space inside the door it by lifting it upward.
• When this occurs, do not turn off the power and immediately contact an LG Electronics customer information centre. If you turn off the Type 1 Type 2 power, the repair technician from the LG Electronics customer information centre. It may have difficulty finding the problem.
Use this function if you need an accurate diagnosis by an LG Electronics customer • LG SmartThinQ is not responsible for any information centre when the appliance network connection problems or any faults, malfunctions or fails.
NOTE Use this function if you need an accurate • Position the phone so that its microphone is diagnosis by an LG Electronics customer aligned with the speaker hole. information center when the appliance malfunctions or fails. Use this function only to •...
Cleaning the Shelf Lift the vegetable drawer up and remove it by pulling it out. Removing the Fridge/Freezer Shelf Remove the shelf by pulling it out. Refitting the Vegetable Drawer If the vegetable drawer has a cover, lift it. Refitting the Fridge/Freezer Shelf Remove the shelf by pulling it out while slightly lifting the rear edge of the fridge shelf.
Cleaning the Water Dispenser Replacing the Water Filter (For Plumbed models Only) Cleaning the Dispenser Tray Replace the disposable water filter when The dispenser tray may become wet easily due indicated on the Replacement Filter icon or at to spilled ice or water. Wipe the entire area with least every 6 months.
The inside lamp in the Does the inside lamp in the they are not serviceable. If the inside appliance does not appliance turn off? lamp does not turn on, please turn on. contact the LG Electronics customer information centre.
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Symptoms Reason Solution Is the appliance leaning • Adjust the front feet to raise the front forward? side slightly. Were the shelves properly • Refit the shelves if needed. assembled? The appliance door is not closed tightly. • If you apply too much force or speed when closing the door, it may remain Did you close the door with briefly open before closing.
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Symptoms Reason Solution • Make sure that air entry or exit is Is the air entry or exit of the not blocked so that the air can Frosts has formed in freezer compartment blocked? circulate inside. the freezer compartment. Is the freezer compartment •...
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The automatic icemaker button on the control panel. (For more details on how to icemaker does not panel to ON? use, visit LG electronics website or produce ice or use your smart device.) produces a small amount of ice. • If the set temperature is too warm,...
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Symptoms Reason Solution • In the control panel, select the Unable to hear the sound of modes for cubed ice and crushed ice ice coming out? alternately to dispense the ice. Ice is not dispensed. • Ice may not be dispensed properly if Is the ice path blocked? (You the ice passage is blocked.
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Symptoms Reason Solution The defrost control will click when the automatic defrost cycle begins and ends. The Clicking noises thermostat control (or • Normal Operation appliance control on some models) will also click when cycling on and off. Rattling noises may come from the flow of appliance, the water line on the back of the •...