Before Use ......................14 Product Features....................17 Control Panel ....................19 Water Dispenser....................21 Icemaker ......................23 Door in Door .....................24 Fridge Drawer....................24 Door Basket ......................25 Shelf ........................25 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application ..................26 Smart Diagnosis ....................27 MAINTENANCE Cleaning ......................29 Deodorizer ......................30 TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service................31...
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 or repair the appliance. Risk of Fire and Flammable Materials •...
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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 put animals, such as pets into the appliance. • Do not place heavy or fragile objects, containers filled with liquid, combustible substances, flammable objects (such as candles, lamps, etc.), or heating devices (such as stoves, heaters, etc.) on the appliance.
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.
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They may shatter if exposed to sudden temperature changes. • Do not insert the shelves upside down. The shelves may fall. • If ice forms in the freezer compartment, please contact LG Electronics customer service. Do not use sharp-edged objects to remove any frost or ice build-up.
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 Moving the Appliance for Turn the levelling leg clockwise to raise that Relocation side of the appliance or counterclockwise to lower it. Moving the Appliance Remove all food from inside the appliance. Fix the power plug. • Models with a power plug hook: Pull the power plug out, insert and fix it into the power plug hook at the rear or on top of the appliance.
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INSTALLATION - Do not move the appliance in zigzags. After installing the appliance, connect the power plug into a mains outlet socket and switch it on.
3 cm from the sensor. completely closed. NOTE Storing Foods Effectively • Contact the LG Electronics customer information • Food may freeze or spoil if stored at the wrong centre if the alarm sound continues even after temperature. Set the refrigerator to the correct closing all doors.
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OPERATION • Do not store food for a long period of time if it • In the event of a blackout, call the electricity spoils easily at a low temperature. company and ask how long it is going to last. •...
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OPERATION NOTE • Insert the icemaker in the right position. Two Star Compartment • Two star ( ) basket or drawer can be used to store ice and food from -12 °C to -18 °C for short periods. • Two star frozen food compartments are suitable for storing pre-frozen food, storing or making icecream and making ice cubes.
OPERATION Product Features The appearance or components of the appliance may differ from model to model. Interior (Two Star *1 This feature is only available on some models. LED Lamp The LED lamps inside the appliance light up when you open the door. Freezer Shelf This is where frozen foods such as meat, fish, and icecream can be stored.
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OPERATION This is where food items are stored at a colder temperature than the regular fridge area. Door Cooling This is where cold air comes out to keep the fridge door basket cool. Fridge Shelf This is where refrigerated foods and other items are stored. •...
Auto alternatively. 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. Lock This locks the buttons on the control panel. • To lock the control panel buttons, press and hold the Lock button for 3 seconds until the icon appears and the function is activated.
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OPERATION NOTE • If any finger or skin comes into contact with the control panel while cleaning it, the button function may operate. Setting the Freezer • You can lower the temperature by turning the controller to the right and raise the temperature Temperature Level (1-7) by turning the controller to the left.
OPERATION • Setting the controller at 6-8 level will maintain a CAUTION low temperature in the freezer. • Keep children away from the dispenser to prevent children playing with or damaging the controls. • Do not use a thin crystal cup or chinaware when dispensing water or ice.
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OPERATION Filling the Water Tank Cleaning the Water Tank The water tank holds the water which is to be Remove the water tank cover. dispensed. Open the cap on the top of the water tank. Empty the water tank. Fill the water tank with potable water and close the cap.
OPERATION CAUTION NOTE • Clean water tanks if they have not been used for • Be careful not to spill water when pushing the ice 48 hours. tray. • Be careful not to twist the ice tray with force as it can be broken.
OPERATION Using the Door in Door Basket NOTE Store food that is frequently taken out and used. • If the ice tray is overfilled, the ice cubes may stick together and be difficult to remove. Open the Door in Door. •...
OPERATION Removing and Refitting the Refit the door basket in the reverse order of the Fresh Vegetable Drawer removal process. Remove the contents of the drawer. Hold the Shelf handle of the vegetable drawer and gently pull it out outward until the drawer stops Removing/Refitting the Shelf completely.
• Functions may vary by model. 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. Touch the add ( ) button on the LG ThinQ application to connect your LG appliance.
Specifications your Internet service provider or refer to your wireless router manual. Model LCW-008 • LG ThinQ is not responsible for any network connection problems or any faults, Frequency 2412 MHz - 2472 MHz malfunctions, or errors caused by network Range connection.
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LG ThinQ application. • Launch the LG ThinQ application and select the NOTE Smart Diagnosis feature in the menu. Follow the instructions provided in the LG ThinQ •...
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Cleaning Cleaning the Interior • Before 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.
MAINTENANCE Deodorizer This feature is only available on some models. Using the Deodorizer The deodorizer reduces unpleasant odors in the fresh food compartment without harming you or the food. Reusing the Deodorizer Remove the deodorizer from the ceiling of the refrigerator compartment.
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service 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.
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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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• 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.