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This will simplify installation and ensure that the product is installed correctly and safely. Leave these instructions near the product after installation for future reference. ENGLISH GC-X257CSES / GC-X257CQES / GC-L257SLNL / GC-L257CQEL / GC-X257CQEW / GC-X257CSEW www.lg.com MFL71798887 Rev.00_021723...
Product Features....................21 Control Panel ....................25 Ice and Water Dispenser.................28 Automatic Icemaker ..................30 InstaView......................33 Door in Door .....................34 Drawer.......................34 Shelf ........................35 Door Basket ......................35 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application ..................36 Smart Diagnosis ....................37 MAINTENANCE Cleaning ......................39 Water Filter .......................40 Deodorizer ......................42...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service................43 APPENDIX Information.......................50...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE 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. Safety Messages This symbol is displayed to indicate matters and operations that can cause risk.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. • This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: - staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;...
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• Do not clean the appliance with brushes, cloths or sponges with rough surfaces or which are made of metallic material. • Only qualified service personnel from LG Electronics service centre should disassemble, repair, or modify the appliance. Contact an LG Electronics customer information centre if you move and install the appliance in a different location.
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• Ensure that the outlet socket 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.
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• Do not bend the power cable excessively or place a heavy object on it. • 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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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do not place hands or metallic objects inside the area emitting the cold air, cover or heat releasing grille on the back. • Do not apply excessive force or impact to the back cover of the appliance. •...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Disposal • When discarding the appliance, remove the door gasket while leaving the shelves and baskets in place and keep children away from the appliance. CAUTION CAUTION To reduce the risk of minor injury to persons, malfunction, or damage to the product or property when using this product, follow basic precautions, including the following: Installation...
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They may shatter if exposed to sudden temperature changes. • Do not insert the shelves upside down. The shelves may fall. • 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...
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Before Installation Ambient Temperature • The appliance is designed to operate within a Dimensions and Clearances limited range of ambient temperatures, depending on the climate zone. Too small of a distance from adjacent items may result in the degradation of freezing capability and •...
INSTALLATION Accessories collet to detach the water supply line. Unscrew the cover *1 This feature is only available on some models. Spanner A Spanner B Water Filter Water Tube Remove the screw from the hinge cover at the top of the appliance. Lift the hook, located at Tube Connector and Clip the bottom of the front side of the cover, with Tube Connector and Valve...
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INSTALLATION Removing the Fridge Door Rotate the hinge lever counterclockwise. Lift the top hinge free of the hinge lever latch Disconnect all wire harnesses CAUTION NOTE • When lifting the hinge free of the latch, be • The number of wire harnesses may vary careful that the door does not fall forward.
INSTALLATION Lift the fridge door until it is free of the bottom Correct hinge assembly. Incorrect • If the water tube end is damaged, it should be trimmed to ensure it does not leak when refitted. CAUTION • Place the door on a non-scratching surface with the inner side facing up.
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INSTALLATION should be held firmly whilst the connector is WARNING pushed onto the pipe. • Connect to potable water supply only. • Use a new hose when connecting water to the appliance. Do not use old, worn or used hoses. •...
INSTALLATION Levelling and Door Use the spanner to adjust the height by turning the levelling leg to the left to raise it or to the right Alignment to lower it. Before Beginning When the appliance doors appear to be uneven, follow the instructions below to align the doors.
INSTALLATION the appliance has cooled completely, your food Open the door and use the spanner may spoil. loosen the keeper nut by turning it to the left. • To turn off the appliance, disconnect the power plug from the outlet socket. Moving the Appliance for Relocation Use the spanner...
Storing Foods Effectively NOTE • Food may freeze or spoil if stored at the wrong • Contact the LG Electronics customer information temperature. Set the refrigerator to the correct centre if the alarm sound continues even after temperature for the food being stored.
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OPERATION • Place the refrigerated food or frozen food in starting from the top shelf. Food items will freeze each fridge or freezer compartment most quickly in the zone. immediately after purchasing. • To get better air circulation, insert all inner parts •...
OPERATION Product Features The appearance or components of the appliance may differ from model to model. Exterior *1 This feature is only available on some models. Door in Door This is a convenient storage area for frequently-used items that require easy access. Door in Door Lever Opens Door-in-Door.
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OPERATION Interior (Two star *1 This feature is only available on some models. Door in Door Model: InstaView Door in Door Model: LED Lamp The LED lamps inside the appliance light up when you open the door.
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OPERATION Temperature Sensor This sensor senses the temperature of the fridge compartment. • Maintain the distance between the sensor and food to accurately sense the temperature. Automatic Icemaker This is where ice is automatically produced and stored. Freezer Shelf Stores frozen food such as meat, fish, and ice cream. Freezer Door Basket Stores small packages of frozen food.
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OPERATION Stores fruits and vegetables to keep fresh for as long as possible. Egg Box Stores eggs. • Do not use it as the ice bin or place it on the shelf on top of the fridge or the vegetable drawer. Bottom Drawer Cover This is the bottom drawer cover.
OPERATION Control Panel The actual control panel may differ from model to model. Control Panel and Functions *1 This feature is only available on some models. Control Panel...
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Wi-Fi This button allows the appliance to connect to a home Wi-Fi network. Refer to Smart Functions for information on the initial setup of the LG ThinQ application. Express Cool This function can quickly cool a large amount of foods such as vegetable, fruit and so on.
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OPERATION Express Freeze This function can quickly freeze a large amount of ice or frozen foods. • Press the Express Freeze button to activate the function for 24 hours. The function automatically shuts off after 24 hours. • This function is enabled and disabled in turn each time you press the button. •...
OPERATION Ice and Water Dispenser Using the Ice and Water Dispenser Before Using the Ice and Water Dispenser Press the dispenser selection button , and then the LED above the icon that you want illuminates. CAUTION • Keep children away from the dispenser to prevent children playing with or damaging the controls.
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OPERATION Cleaning the Dispenser Tray Fill with bottle filtered or clean filtered water up Wipe the entire area with a damp cloth. The to the reference line indicated inside the water dispenser tray may become wet easily due to dispenser tank. (Total capacity: 4 ℓ) spilled ice or water.
• If there is an insufficient amount of water in the If the problem continues, contact the LG water dispenser tank, ice cube size and quantity Electronics customer information centre. Do not...
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OPERATION Freezer Icemaker (Craft Ice) appliance, frequency of the door being opened, amount of food stored in the appliance, etc.). This feature is only available on some models. Auto Shutoff (feeler arm) Before Using the Freezer Icemaker Feeler Arm CAUTION NOTE •...
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OPERATION Hold the ice bin with both hands and pull it out NOTE while lifting it upward. • In 3 ICE mode, the Craft Ice icemaker produces 1 batch of round ice (3 pieces) about every 24 hours. In 6 ICE mode, the Craft Ice icemaker produces 2 batches of round ice (6 pieces total) in the same period.
OPERATION Normal Sounds You May Hear beverages and snacks, without opening the fridge door. • The icemaker water valve buzzes as the icemaker fills with water. If the Ice On/Off button is set to On, it will buzz even if it has not yet been hooked up to water.
OPERATION Using the Vegetable Drawer NOTE This feature is only available on some models. • Clean the glass door with a dry cloth. To remove The humidity in the vegetable crisper drawer can stubborn stains, slightly moisten a clean cloth be controlled by sliding the lever in either direction.
OPERATION • Make sure that the fridge doors are fully open • Make sure that shelves are level from one side to before removing and assembling the drawers. the other. Failure to do so may result in the shelf falling or food spilling. Shelf Door Basket CAUTION...
Search for and install the LG ThinQ application from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store on a smartphone. Run the LG ThinQ application and sign in with your existing account or create an LG account to sign in.
To obtain the source code that is contained in this product, under GPL, LGPL, MPL, and other open • LG ThinQ is not responsible for any network source licenses that have the obligation to disclose connection problems or any faults,...
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Using Audible Diagnosis to Diagnose Issues Follow the instructions below to use the audible diagnosis method. • Launch the LG ThinQ application and select the Smart Diagnosis feature in the menu. Follow the instructions for audible diagnosis provided in the LG ThinQ application.
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Cleaning Cleaning the Interior • When removing a shelf or drawer from inside General Cleaning Tips the appliance, remove all stored foods from the shelf or drawer to prevent injury or damage to • Performing manual defrosting, maintenance or the appliance.
- Use replacement cartridge: ADQ736939** CAUTION - Visit your local dealer or distributor or contact the LG Electronics Customer Information • Do not install if water pressure exceeds 827 kPa. Centre. For further assistance, visit our If your water pressure exceeds 827 kPa, you website at lg.com...
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Push fit connector type CAUTION Remove the screw cap. • Failure to replace filters when required or using non LG authorised water filters can cause the filter cartridge to leak and result in property damage. Application Guidelines/Water Supply Parameters Pull the pipe out from the water fitler.
MAINTENANCE Deodorizer performance. Even if it falls off, it is not harmful. Wipe it off with a towel or cloth. Reusing the Deodorizer You can re-use the deodorizer by removing odors from the deodorizer. Pull out the upper fridge drawer. CAUTION •...
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• Press I on the automatic icemaker switch or set ON for the automatic icemaker button on the control panel. (For more details on how to use, visit LG Electronics website or use your smart device.) Is the temperature of the freezer compartment set too high? •...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Ice is not dispensed. Is the ice path blocked? (You can check the ice passage by separating the ice bin.) • Ice may not be dispensed properly if the ice passage is blocked. Check the ice and clean the ice path regularly.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Cooling Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution There is no Is there a power interruption? refrigeration or • Check the power of other appliances. freezing. Appliance is unplugged. • Plug the power plug in the outlet properly. A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Or the appliance is connected to a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) outlet, and the outlet's circuit breaker has tripped.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Condensation & Frost Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution There is condensation Did you store hot food without cooling it first? inside the appliance or • Cool the hot food first before putting it inside the fridge or freezer. on the bottom of the vegetable drawer Did you leave the appliance door open? cover.
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Lamp failure appliance does not • Close the door and re-open. If the lamp does not turn on, please contact turn on. the LG Electronics customer information centre. Do not attempt removal of the lamp. Noises Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution The appliance is noisy Are objects scattered behind the appliance? and generates • Remove the scattered objects from behind the appliance. abnormal sounds. Is there an object on top of the appliance? • Remove the object on top of the appliance. Clicking noises The defrost control will click when the automatic defrost cycle begins and ends.
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• Find the Wi-Fi network connected to your smartphone and remove it, then not connected to the register your appliance on LG ThinQ. Wi-Fi network. Mobile data for your smartphone is turned on. • Turn off the Mobile data of your smartphone and register the appliance using the Wi-Fi network.
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APPENDIX APPENDIX Information Specification GC-X257CSES GC-L257CQEL GC-X257CSEW MODEL GC-X257CQES GC-L257SLNL GC-X257CQEW GROSS 674 L 674 L 674 L VOLUME 617 L 617 L 617 L NET WEIGHT 130 kg 111 kg 128 kg DIMENSION 913x1790x735 mm 913x1790x735 mm 913x1790x735 mm...
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