Door in Door (Optional) ................31 Fresh Vegetable Drawer (Optional) ............32 Other Functions ..................33 SMART FUNCTIONS .............34 Using LG SmartThinQ Application ............34 Using Smart Diagnosis™ ................. 37 MAINTENANCE ..............38 Notes for Cleaning ..................38 Replacing the Pure N Fresh Filter (Optional) ........... 38 Cleaning the Door Basket .................
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.
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•Ensure that the socket outlet 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. •This appliance is equipped with a power cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding power plug.
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•Avoid using any extension cords or double adaptor. The appliance should be connected to a dedicated power line which is separately fused. •Do not use a multi socket outlet which is not properly grounded(portable). Upon using a properly-grounded multi socket outlet (portable), use a product with the current capacity of the power code rating or higher.
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•Do not use the appliance for any purpose (storage of medical or experimental materials or shipping) other than any domestic household food storage use. •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.
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•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. •Do not use a hair drier to dry the inside of the appliance or place a candle inside to remove the odours.
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•This appliance contains a small amount of isobutane refrigerant (R600a), natural gas with high environmental compatibility, but it is also combustible. When transporting and installing the appliance, care should be taken to ensure that no parts of the refrigerating circuit are damaged. •Refrigerant leaking out of the pipes could ignite or cause an explosion.
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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 •Do not tilt the appliance to pull or push it when transporting. •Make sure not to get a body part such as a hand or foot stuck while moving the appliance.
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•Keep food organized inside the appliance. •Prevent animals from nibbling on the power cable or water hose. •Do not open or close the appliance door with excessive force. •If the hinge of the appliance door is damaged or operates improperly, stop using the appliance and contact an authorized service centre.
Maintenance •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 Movable Egg Box (Optional) Freezer Basket Owner's Manual Spanner Ring Sheet • The appearance or components of the appliance may differ from model to model.
Notes for Movement and • After connecting the power supply cord (or plug) to the outlet, Wait two or three hours Transport before you put food into the appliance. If you add food before the appliance has cooled • Remove all food from inside the appliance. completely, your food may spoil.
Ambient Temperature [For freezer door only] The appliance is designed to operate within a Hold the 2 tube connectors at the bottom of limited range of ambient temperatures, the appliance with your fingers and pull depending on the climate zone. Do not use the them out so that the hoses can then be appliance at a temperature exceeding the limit.
While pressing (1) hook of the link of the Remove the freezer and fridge compartment electrical connectors, remove the link by door by lifting it upward. At this time, the pulling it in both directions. door should be lifted enough for the steel pipe to be completely pulled out.
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[Method1] [Method2] *Reference When the appliance door is removed, loosen the screw at the bottom of the lower hinge. Keeper nut Adjustment hinge pin Spanner Loosen the keeper nut by rotating it counterclockwise using a 19 mm spanner. Insert the appropriate number of ring sheets between the lower hinge and the lower bracket.
Connecting the Water Line NOTE (For Plumbed models Only) • This water line installation is not covered by the appliance warranty. Accessories Connecting to the Appliance Unscrew the metal threaded collar nut at the back of the appliance and place it over one end of the water tube.
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<Push fit Connector Type> Ensure that the rubber washer is fitted inside to the inside of the tap connector Firmly push the water tube connected from before screwing it onto the tap. the appliance into the end that has the arrow pointing outward.
OPERATION Parts and Functions Control Panel To set the freezer and fridge temperatures. Door in Door (Optional) The Door in Door 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.
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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 Suggestion for Energy Saving • Ensure there is sufficient space between • Do not use the ice water dispenser tank for stored foods. This allows cold air to be beverages other than drinking water. circulated evenly and lowers electricity bills. •...
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Storing Foods Effectively Max Freezing Capacity • Store frozen food or refrigerated food inside • The Express Freeze function will allow the sealed containers. freezer to its maximum freezing capacity. This generally takes up to seven hours, however, it • Check the expiration date and label (storage will automatically turn off after a given time instructions) before storing food in the and can also be turned off manually at any...
Using Control Panel Units and Functions <Type 1> <Type 2> <Type 3> <Type 4> Freezer Temperature Pure N Fresh • This sets the freezer target temperature. • This sets the Pure N Fresh function. • This function reduces and removes odors Fridge Temperature inside the fridge compartment.
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− When no button operation is carried out for customer information centre. If you turn off the 20 seconds after a desired button is pressed power, the repair technician from the LG − When 20 seconds has passed after the Electronics customer information centre. It appliance door (fridge compartment, freezer may have 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 • If there is no water in the water dispenser tank, the cold water and ice dispensing • If you open the freezer door while water is function of the dispenser cannot be used. being dispensed, the water supply will stop Check if there is water in the water dispenser and the control panel will return to the initial tank and then fill it with water if there is not.
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Removing the Ice Bin (Optional) • Discard ice produced for the first time without using it. Hold the ice bin with both hands and pull it out • While the automatic icemaker is operating, do while lifting it upward. not touch it with your hands directly. •...
Fresh Vegetable Drawer Removing the Baskets from the Door in Door (Optional) The Humidity in the vegetable crisper drawer Hold both edges of the basket and remove can be controlled by sliding the lever in either it by lifting it upward. direction.
• When this occurs, do not turn off the power and immediately contact an LG Electronics customer information centre. If you turn off the power, the repair technician from the LG Electronics customer information centre. It may have difficulty finding the problem.
Internet service each time you change your smartphone or provider or refer to your wireless router reinstall the application. manual. • LG SmartThinQ is not responsible for any network connection problems or any faults, malfunctions, or errors caused by network connection.
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Press and hold the Wi-Fi button for 3 seconds Communicate with the appliance from a smart to temporarily turn it off. Run the LG phone using the convenient smart features. SmartThinQ application and follow the instructions in the application to register the Firmware Update appliance.
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In addition to the source code, all referred license terms, warranty disclaimers and copyright notices are available for download. LG Electronics will also provide open source code to you on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost of performing such distribution (such as the cost of media, shipping, and handling) upon email request to opensource@lge.com.
NOTE Use this function if you need an accurate • Position the phone so that its microphone is diagnosis by an LG Electronics customer aligned with the speaker hole. information centre when the appliance malfunctions or fails. Use this function only to •...
• When setting the appliance to On or Power mode after replacing the filter, check if the LED lamp near the filter is on. • The filter can be purchased from an LG Electronics customer information centre.
Cleaning the Shelf Lift the vegetable drawer up and remove it by pulling it out. Removing the Fridge/Freezer Shelf Remove the shelf by pulling it out. Refitting the Vegetable Drawer If the vegetable drawer has a cover, lift it. Refitting the Fridge/Freezer Shelf Remove the shelf by pulling it out while slightly lifting the rear edge of the fridge shelf.
Cleaning the Water Dispenser Replacing the Water Filter (For Plumbed models Only) Cleaning the Dispenser Tray Replace the disposable water filter when The dispenser tray may become wet easily due indicated on the Replacement Filter icon or at to spilled ice or water. Wipe the entire area with least every 6 months.
The inside lamp in the Does the inside lamp in the they are not serviceable. If the inside appliance does not appliance turn off? lamp does not turn on, please turn on. contact the 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. assembled? The appliance door is • If you apply too much force or speed not closed tightly.
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Symptoms Reason Solution • Make sure that air entry or exit is Is the air entry or exit of the not blocked so that the air can Frost has formed in freezer compartment blocked? circulate inside. the freezer compartment. Is the freezer compartment •...
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The automatic icemaker button on the control panel. (For more details on how to icemaker does not panel to ON? use, visit LG electronics website or produce ice or use your smart device.) produces a small amount of ice. • If the set temperature is too warm,...
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Symptoms Reason Solution • In the control panel, select the Unable to hear the sound of modes for cubed ice and crushed ice ice coming out? alternately to dispense the ice. Ice is not dispensed. • Ice may not be dispensed properly if Is the ice path blocked? (You the ice passage is blocked.
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Symptoms Reason Solution The defrost control will click when the automatic defrost cycle begins and ends. The Clicking noises 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 appliance, the water line on the back of the •...
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• Find the Wi-Fi network connected to The password for the Wi-Fi your smartphone and remove it, then that you are trying to connect register your appliance on LG to is incorrect. SmartThinQ • Turn off the Mobile data of your...