Before Use ......................21 Product Features....................23 Control Panel ....................27 Ice and Water Dispenser.................29 Automatic Icemaker ..................30 InstaView......................32 Door in Door .....................33 Full-Convert Drawer..................34 Humidity Controlled Crispers .................35 Glide‘N’Serve.....................36 Shelf ........................37 Door Basket ......................37 Durabase......................38 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application ..................39 Smart Diagnosis ....................40...
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MAINTENANCE Cleaning ......................42 Water Filter .......................43 TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service................45 APPENDIX Information.......................53...
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 Technical Safety • This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
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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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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS room in which the appliance is used should correspond to the amount of refrigerant used. The room must be 1 m² in size for every 8 g of R600a refrigerant inside the appliance. • Refrigerant leaking out of the pipes could ignite or cause an explosion.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. The power plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet socket that is installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • 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 place hands or metallic objects inside the area emitting the cold air, cover or heat releasing grille on the back.
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: Operation • Do not touch frozen food or the metal parts in the freezer compartment with wet or damp hands.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • 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 6.35 mm (1/4 in.) Allen wrench, and remove the mounting fasteners. *1 This feature is only available on some models. Removing the Freezer Drawer Handle Spanner A Spanner B Loosen the set screws located on the lower side of the handle with a 3.18 mm (1/8 in.) Allen C-Clip (Snap Ring) wrench and remove the handle.
INSTALLATION Removing the Door and NOTE Drawer • Disassembling/Assembling the Water Lines If your entrance door is too narrow for the appliance to pass through, remove the appliance doors and pass the appliance laterally. WARNING • Disconnect the power cord, house fuse or circuit breaker before installing, removing the doors, or Collet Tube...
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INSTALLATION Lift the door from the middle hinge pin and Rotate the hinge lever clockwise. Lift the top remove the door. hinge free of the hinge lever latch CAUTION CAUTION • Place the door, inside facing up, on a • When lifting the hinge free of the latch, be nonscratching surface.
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INSTALLATION Removing the Full Convert Gently lift and pull out the ice bin. Drawer Pull the drawer open to full extension. Remove the basket from the rails. Lift the front of the drawer up, then pull it straight out. Hold both sides of the door and remove it from the rails.
INSTALLATION Water Supply Requirements CAUTION A cold water supply with water pressure between • Do not hold the handle when removing or 138 kPa and 827 kPa (1.4-8.4 kgf/cm²) is required to replacing the drawer. The handle may come off, operate the water dispenser.
INSTALLATION Firmly push the water tube onto the water inlet Press and hold the Water Filter button for valve and tighten up the collar nut. three seconds. The new water filter has been activated. Place a cup under the water dispenser to verify that water is flowing through the appliance.
INSTALLATION may take several more turns, and be sure to Insert additional snap rings until the right door turn both levelling legs the same amount. is aligned. Door Alignment (Door-in-Door Model) Left Fridge Door The left fridge door has an adjustable nut, located on the bottom hinge, to raise and lower the door for proper alignment.
INSTALLATION NOTE • Consult with your retailer or a qualified technician before installing an earth wire. You may be charged for the installation. Connecting the Appliance After installing the appliance, connect the power plug into the outlet socket. NOTE • After connecting the power supply cord (or plug) to the outlet, wait 3 or 4 hours before you put food into the appliance.
3 cm from the sensor. NOTE • Note that a temperature rise after defrosting has • Contact the LG Electronics customer information a permissible range in the appliance centre if the alarm sound continues even after specifications. If you wish to minimise the impact closing all doors.
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OPERATION Storing Foods Effectively - When the power supply gets back to normal, check the condition of the food. • Food may freeze or spoil if stored at the wrong temperature. Set the refrigerator to the correct temperature for the food being stored. Maximum Freezing Capacity •...
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. Control Panel Sets the fridge temperature and freezer temperature, the water filter condition and the dispenser mode.
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OPERATION LED Interior Lighting Lights up the inside of the fridge. Air Filter Reduces odours inside the fridge compartment. In-Door Icemaker (Fridge) This is where ice is automatically produced and stored. Door Mullion Prevents the cold air in the fridge from escaping when the doors are closed. CAUTION •...
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OPERATION NOTE • The pad attached to the bottom of the ice bin is designed to reduce the sound of the ice dropping. Do not remove the pad. Pullout Drawer Provides extra storage within the freezer compartment. Durabase and Durabase Divider Provides storage for large frozen food items.
Wi-Fi The Wi-Fi button, when used with the LG ThinQ app, allows the appliance to connect to a home Wi-Fi network. Refer to Smart Functions for information on the initial setup of the application. icon shows the status of the appliance's network connection. The icon illuminates when the appliance is connected to the Wi-Fi network.
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OPERATION NOTE After 5 seconds of idle time, the last mode set will be saved, and the display will return to normal. Fridge Press this button repeatedly to select a desired temperature between 1 °C and 7 °C. • The default fridge temperature is 3 °C. Water Filter Replace the water filter when the icon turns on.
OPERATION - To deactivate the InstaView Display Mode: Open all fridge and freezer doors and within 5 seconds knock 3 times on the door glass. The appliance is now in Display Mode. • To deactivate the Display Mode and InstaView Display Mode at once: Open either fridge door.
• If discolored ice is dispensed, check the water tank and the water supply for a possible source. NOTE If the problem continues, contact the LG Electronics customer information centre. Do not • Lint from a cloth may adhere to the outlets.
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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. Power Switch Auto Shutoff (feeler arm) Feeler Arm Power Switch Before Using the Freezer CAUTION Icemaker •...
OPERATION InstaView NOTE This feature is only available on some models. • For more ice, select the 6 ICE mode. For clearer ice, select the 3 ICE mode. Using the InstaView Door in • The time needed to make ice may vary according Door to operating conditions.
OPERATION • Knock hard enough so that the knocking sound To access the Door in Door compartment, lightly is audible. press the button on the right fridge door handle. • The InstaView Door in Doorfunction may activate if a loud noise occurs near the refrigerator.
OPERATION Full-Convert Drawer To open the Door in Door case, press on the area marked Pull to open. The case is removable for easy cleaning and adjustment. Using the Full-Convert Drawer The Full-Convert Drawer provides storage space with a variable temperature control that can be adjusted to keep the compartment either colder or warmer than the fridge.
OPERATION CAUTION NOTE • Do not store glass bottles and cans in the • The Door in Door feature is only available on convertible drawer when the drawer is set to some models. freezer mode. The containers may break. • Before switching the drawer to refrigerator mode, store frozen food in the freezer.
OPERATION Glide‘N’Serve To reassemble, slightly tilt up the front, insert the crisper into the frame and push it back into place. Using the Glide‘N’Serve This drawer can be used for large party trays, deli items and beverages. This drawer should not be used to store vegetables that require high humidity.
OPERATION Shelf Lower the front of the shelf so that the hooks drop into the slots. CAUTION • Glass shelves are heavy. Use special care when removing them. • Do not clean glass shelves with warm water while they are cold. Shelves may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes or impact.
OPERATION To assemble the baskets, slide it in above the desired support and push down until it snaps into place. Durabase Using the Durabase CAUTION • If the Durabase divider is removed, there is enough open space for children or pets to crawl inside.
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.
Installing the LG ThinQ LG Electronics will also provide open source code to Application you on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost of performing such distribution (such as the cost of...
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LG ThinQ application. • Launch the LG ThinQ application and select the Smart Diagnosis feature in the menu. Follow the instructions provided in the LG ThinQ application.
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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.
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LT1000PC, LT1000PCS or ADQ747935** cysts. - Visit your local dealer or distributor or contact the LG Electronics Customer Information Centre. For further assistance, visit our CAUTION website at lg.com • Do not install if water pressure exceeds 827 kPa.
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CAUTION • 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. NOTE • Application Guidelines/Water Supply Parameters - Service Flow: 1.9 lpm...
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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. 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.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution The appliance contains Is the fridge or freezer temperature set to 'Warm'? a bad smell. • Set the fridge or freezer temperature to a colder setting. Did you put in food with a strong smell? •...
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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 Water does not come The supply valve may be turned off. (For Plumbed models Only) out. • Open the water supply valve. • Check if the fridge compartment temperature is too cold, as the water filter can freeze and block the water flow to the dispenser.
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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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The inside lamp in the 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.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Noises Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution The appliance is noisy Is the appliance installed on a weak floor or improperly levelled? and generates • Install the appliance on a solid and flat area. abnormal sounds. Does the rear of the appliance touch the wall? •...
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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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Specification This information is applicable only to Ecuador. The appearance and specifications contained in this manual may vary due to the constant improvements made to the product. Manufacturer's name LG Electronics Inc. Model No. LM85SXD Climate class ST (SUBTROPICAL) Annual energy consumption...
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