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OWNER'S MANUAL
FRIDGE & FREEZER
Before beginning installation, read these instructions
carefully. 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
MFL71798828
Rev.01_103122
Copyright © 2021-2022 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
www.lg.com

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  • Page 1 Before beginning installation, read these instructions carefully. 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 www.lg.com MFL71798828 Rev.01_103122 Copyright © 2021-2022 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Product Features....................21 Control Panel ....................25 Ice and Water Dispenser.................28 Automatic Icemaker ..................30 InstaView......................33 Door in Door .....................33 Drawer.......................34 Shelf ........................35 Door Basket ......................35 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application ..................36 Smart Diagnosis ....................37 MAINTENANCE Cleaning ......................39 Water Filter .......................39 Deodorizer ......................41...
  • Page 3 TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service................43...

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 5 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;...
  • Page 6 • 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.
  • Page 7 • 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.
  • Page 8 • 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.
  • Page 9 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do not apply excessive force or impact to the back cover of the appliance. • Be careful of nearby children when you open or close the appliance door. The door may bump the child and cause injury. •...

  • Page 10: Caution

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 • After unpacking, check the appliance for any damage that may have occurred during transit.
  • Page 11 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...

  • Page 12: Installation Before Installation

    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 •...

  • Page 13: Removing The Fridge And Freezer Door

    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 a flat-head screwdriver.
  • Page 14 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.

  • Page 15: Connecting The Water Line

    INSTALLATION Not straight Damaged Stretched CAUTION • Place the door on a non-scratching surface with the inner side facing up. Connecting the Water Line This feature is only available on some models. Refitting the Fridge and Freezer Water Supply Requirements Door A cold water supply with water pressure between Refit the doors in the reverse sequence of their...

  • Page 16: Levelling And Door Alignment

    INSTALLATION Connecting Water to the Checking the Water Connection Appliance Turn on the water supply and switch on the appliance. Carefully check all fittings for Unscrew the metal threaded collar nut at the possible leaks due to poorly fitted hoses. back of the appliance and place it over one end of the water tube.
  • Page 17 INSTALLATION Levelling the Appliance Door Alignment for Freezer and Fridge Door The appliance has two front levelling legs. Adjust the legs to alter the tilt from front to back or side to If the door of the appliance is not level, adjust the side.

  • Page 18: Turning On The Power

    INSTALLATION Turning on the Power Connecting the Appliance After installing the appliance, connect the power plug into the outlet socket. Do not double up with other appliances on the same outlet. NOTE • After connecting the power supply cord (or plug) to the outlet, wait 3 or 4 hours before you put food into the appliance.

  • Page 19: Operation

    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.
  • Page 20 OPERATION • Place the refrigerated food or frozen food in • To have the maximum freezing capacity, we each fridge or freezer compartment recommend that you set the freezer immediately after purchasing. temperature to the coldest temperature setting. • Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the refrigerator, so that it is not in contact with or drip onto other food.

  • Page 21: Product Features

    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.
  • Page 22 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.
  • Page 23 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. •...
  • Page 24 OPERATION Stores water to supply the dispenser. It requires manual filling. Fridge Drawer 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.

  • Page 25: Control Panel

    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...
  • Page 26 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.
  • Page 27 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. •...

  • Page 28: Ice And Water Dispenser

    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.
  • Page 29 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.

  • Page 30: Automatic Icemaker

    • 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...
  • Page 31 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 •...
  • Page 32 OPERATION may not be provided depending on model NOTE purchased. • 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.

  • Page 33: Instaview

    OPERATION On, it will buzz even if it has not yet been hooked Knock twice on the glass to turn the LED light up to water. To stop the buzzing, press the Ice inside the Door in Door on or off. On/Off button to Off position.

  • Page 34: Drawer

    OPERATION There is plenty of storage space inside the door in • If moved to the right side, the air guide will be door and its surrounding baskets, allowing you to closed and will maintain any humidity that is store food in an organized manner. currently in the crisper drawer.

  • Page 35: Shelf

    OPERATION Shelf Door Basket Removing/Refitting the Door CAUTION Basket • Glass shelves are heavy. Use special care when removing them. Hold both edges of the basket and remove it by • Do not clean glass shelves with warm water lifting it upward. while they are cold.

  • Page 36: Smart Functions

    Internet service provider or refer to your appliance improvement purposes without notice wireless router manual. to users. • LG ThinQ is not responsible for any network • Functions may vary by model. connection problems or any faults, malfunctions, or errors caused by network connection.

  • Page 37: Smart Diagnosis

    • If the security protocol of the router is set to opensource.lge.com. WEP, you may fail to set up the network. Please LG Electronics will also provide open source code to change it to other security protocols (WPA2 is you on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost of recommended) and register the product again.
  • Page 38 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.

  • Page 39: Maintenance Cleaning

    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.
  • Page 40 CAUTION - Visit your local dealer or distributor or contact • Do not install if water pressure exceeds 827 kPa. the LG Electronics Customer Information If your water pressure exceeds 827 kPa, you Centre. For further assistance, visit our must install a pressure limiting valve. Contact a website at lg.com...

  • Page 41: Deodorizer

    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 Pull the pipe out from the water fitler.
  • Page 42 MAINTENANCE Pull out the upper fridge drawer. CAUTION • Do not wash the deodorizer with water. Unscrew the screw at the deodorizer. Press on the hooks at the deodorizer and then take it out. Dry the deodorizer by using a hair dryer or by leaving it in the sunlight.
  • Page 43 • 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? •...
  • Page 44 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.
  • Page 45 TROUBLESHOOTING Cooling Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution There is no Is there a power interruption? refrigeration or • Check the power of other appliances. freezing. Check the power of other appliances. • Plug the power plug in the outlet properly. A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped.
  • Page 46 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.
  • Page 47 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...
  • Page 48 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.
  • Page 49 • 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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