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OWNER’S MANUAL REFRIGERATOR Read this owner's manual thoroughly before operating the appliance and keep it handy for reference at all times. www.lg.com MFL69124626 Rev.00_061616...
TABLE OF CONTENTS This manual may contain images or content different from the model you purchased. This manual is subject to revision by the manufacturer. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............03 INSTALLATION ................11 Compartments ..................11 Notes for Moving and Transporting ............12 Notes for Installation .................
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.
• 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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• 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 or when not in use for a long period of time.
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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.
• Do not clean the appliance with brushes, cloths or sponges with rough surfaces or which are made of metallic material. • Only a 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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• Refrigerant leaking out of the pipes could ignite or cause an explosion. • 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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• 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 Egg Box (Optional) Freezer Basket Owner's Manual Spanner Ring Sheet • The appearance or components of the product may differ from model to model.
Notes for Moving and Notes for Installation Transporting • Install the appliance on a solid and flat area. • Remove all food from inside the appliance. – If the appliance is installed on an uneven Then, transport the appliance only after fixing floor, it can cause vibration and noise fragile parts such as shelves and the door causing the appliance to fall resulting in...
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[For freezer door only] [For both freezer and fridge] Hold the 2 tube connectors at the bottom of Remove the screw of the hinge cover on top of the appliance with your fingers and pull them the appliance by rotating it counterclockwise. out so that the hoses can then be carefully removed by following the instructions in step 2.
Adjusting the Height of the Lift the upper hinge fixed between the Door appliance and the appliance door and then remove it. If the door of the appliance is not level, adjust the Upper hinge difference in the height of appliance door using the following method.
After adjusting the difference in the height of Resecure the bracket screw after fitting the the appliance door, fasten the keeper nut by ring sheets before refitting the door. When the rotating it clockwise. door is refitted, steps 1,2 and 3 of adjusting the height of the door can then be repeated.
Water Supply Requirements Connecting to the Water Filter A cold water supply with water pressure between There are two types of filters. The methods of 147 kPa and 834 kPa (1.5 - 8.5 kgf/cm²) is requried connection are different. One has a threaded to operate the water dispenser.
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<Push fit Connector Type> Checking the Water Connection Firmly push the water tube connected from Turn on the water supply and switch on the the appliance into the end that has the arrow appliance. Carefully check all fittings for pointing outward. Push the tube all the way in possible leaks due to poorly fitted hoses.
OPERATION Parts and Functions Control Panel To set the freezer and fridge target temperatures. Door in Door (Optional) The Door inDoor 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. Freezer Door Basket This is where small packages of frozen food can be stored. • Do not store ice cream or food which will be stored for a long period of time within these baskets. LED Lamp The LED lamps inside the appliance light up when you open the door.
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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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Temperature Sensor This sensor senses the temperature of the fridge compartment. • Maintain the distance between the sensor and food to accurately sense the temperature. Water Dispenser Tank (Optional) This is where water to supply the dispenser or the automatic icemaker is stored. It requires manual filling.
Notes for Operation Storing Foods Effectively • Do not use the ice water dispenser tank for • Store frozen food or refrigerated food inside beverages other than drinking water. sealed containers. • Users should keep in mind that frost can form If •...
Control Panel Units and Functions <Type 1> <Type 2> <Type 3> <Type 4> Freezer Temperature Pure N Fresh (Optional) • This sets the freezer target temperature • This sets the Pure N Fresh function. Fridge Temperature Non Plumbing (Optional) • This sets the fridge target temperature. •...
• The control panel will turn on in any of the information centre. If you turn off the power, following cases. the repair technician from the LG Electronics customer information centre. It may have – When the power is turned on difficulty finding the problem.
Water Dispenser Tank (Non After filling with water, close the cover or cap of the water dispenser tank. plumbed models only) The water tank holds the water in which is to be dispensed or used by the automatic ice maker to make ice.
NOTE • Wait at least 15 seconds before removing the water tank after after having dispensed water • If you open the freezer door while water is being or ice from the dispenser. Not doing so could dispensed, the water supply will stop and the cause an air lock.
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If the problem continues, contact the Removing the Ice Bin (Optional) LG Electronics customer information centre. Do not use the ice or water until the problem is Hold the ice bin with both hands and pull it out 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 in it by lifting it upward.
The alarm sounds 3 times in 30 second intervals if any one of the appliance's doors are left open for longer than 1 minute. • Contact an LG Electronics customer information centre if the alarm sound continues after 30 seconds even after closing the door.
NOTE • Press ? in the LG Smart ThinQ application for a more detailed guide on how to use the Tag On function. • To operate the NFC function on this product will require a smart phone which has at least a certain level of NFC function recognition.
Lock button to Phone deactivate the Lock function, and then press the Lock button again to activate Open the LG Smart ThinQ application on the the Lock function. smart phone. • Please note that the Smart Diagnosis function will not operate until five minutes Select the refrigerator in dashboard.
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Keep the phone on the speaker hole in the upper right corner. • Position the phone so that its microphone is aligned with the speaker hole. • The Smart Diagnosis™ sound is generated after around three seconds. • Do not take the phone off the speaker hole while the data is transmitted.
Pure N Fresh button on the control panel attempt to repair or service it. Please, contact an for more than three seconds. The Replace LG Electronics customer information centre. icon on the control panel will turn off. It will then operate after replacing the filter.
• Caution should be taken not to change the direction of the filter to be inserted into the filter cover. • The filter can be purchased from an LG Refitting the Fridge/Freezer Shelf Electronics customer information centre. Mount them in the reverse order of the removal process.
• To purchase a replacement water filter, contact Cleaning the Water and Ice Outlet an LG Electronics service centre. Wipe the water or ice outlet frequently with a clean cloth as it may get dirty easily. Please note that lint from a cloth may adhere to the outlet.
The inside lamp in Does the inside lamp in the are not serviceable. If the inside lamp the appliance does appliance turn off? does not turn on, please contact the not turn on. 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. The appliance assembled? 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 not Is the air entry or exit of the blocked so that the air can circulate freezer compartment blocked? Frosts has formed inside. in the freezer compartment. Is the freezer compartment •...
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(For more details on how to use, visit panel to ON? LG electronics website or use your smart device.) • If the set temperature is too warm, ice Is the temperature of the will be produced slowly or not at all.
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Symptoms Reason Solution The supply valve may be turned off? (For Plumbed • Open the water supply valve. models Only) The water dispenser tank may be empty? (Non plumbed • Fill the water dispenser tank. models only) Water does not Is the water supply valve come out.
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Symptoms Reason Solution The defrost control will click when the automatic defrost cycle begins and ends. Clicking noises The 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 refrigerant, the water line on the back of •...
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