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global_main.book.book Page 1 Monday, December 21, 2020 9:02 AM
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
MFL70525088
Rev.00_122120
Copyright © 2020 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 MFL70525088 Rev.00_122120 Copyright © 2020 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Before Use ......................19 Product Features....................21 Control Panel ....................25 Ice and Water Dispenser.................27 Automatic Icemaker ..................29 InstaView......................31 Door in Door .....................32 Drawer.......................33 Shelf ........................34 Door Basket ......................35 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application ..................36 Smart Diagnosis ....................37 MAINTENANCE Cleaning ......................39 Water Filter .......................39...
  • Page 3 global_main.book.book Page 3 Monday, December 21, 2020 9:02 AM TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service................42...

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    global_main.book.book Page 4 Monday, December 21, 2020 9:02 AM 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.
  • Page 5 global_main.book.book Page 5 Monday, December 21, 2020 9:02 AM 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: Caution

    global_main.book.book Page 9 Monday, December 21, 2020 9:02 AM SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Be careful of nearby children when you open or close the appliance door. The door may bump the child and cause injury. • Avoid the danger of children getting trapped inside the appliance. A child trapped inside the appliance can cause suffocation.
  • Page 10 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 11: Installation Before Installation

    global_main.book.book Page 11 Monday, December 21, 2020 9:02 AM INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Before Installation • The internal temperatures could be affected by the location of the appliance, the ambient temperature, the frequency of door opening and Dimensions and Clearances so on. Too small of a distance from adjacent items may •...

  • Page 12: Removing The Fridge And Freezer Door

    global_main.book.book Page 12 Monday, December 21, 2020 9:02 AM INSTALLATION Accessories at the bottom of the front side of the cover with a flat-head screwdriver. *1 This feature is only available on some models. Removing the Left Fridge Door The water supply line is connected to the top right part at the back of the appliance.
  • Page 13 global_main.book.book Page 13 Monday, December 21, 2020 9:02 AM INSTALLATION Rotate the hinge lever clockwise. Lift the top CAUTION hinge free of the hinge lever latch • When lifting the hinge free of the latch, be careful that the door does not fall forward. It is recommended that two or more people carry out the door removal and refitting.

  • Page 14: Connecting The Water Line

    global_main.book.book Page 14 Monday, December 21, 2020 9:02 AM INSTALLATION Twist the hinge to raise the pivoting end so that the door can be lifted off. Lift the door off the Correct lower hinge pin and remove it. Incorrect • If the water tube end is damaged, it should be trimmed to ensure it does not leak when refitted.

  • Page 15: Levelling And Door Alignment

    global_main.book.book Page 15 Monday, December 21, 2020 9:02 AM INSTALLATION • Connect to potable water supply only. Ensure that the rubber washer is fitted to the inside of the tap connector before screwing it • Connecting the water line must only be installed onto the tap.
  • Page 16 global_main.book.book Page 16 Monday, December 21, 2020 9:02 AM INSTALLATION Door Alignment for Freezer NOTE Door - Spanner Type A If the door of the appliance is not level, adjust the difference in the height of appliance door. - Spanner Type B Open the door and use the spanner loosen the keeper nut by turning it to the left.

  • Page 17: Turning On The Power

    global_main.book.book Page 17 Monday, December 21, 2020 9:02 AM INSTALLATION Use the spanner to fasten the keeper nut by If the door is too low, lift the right door up and use turning it to the right. a pair of long nose pliers to insert C-Clips until both doors are level.
  • Page 18 global_main.book.book Page 18 Monday, December 21, 2020 9:02 AM INSTALLATION Move the appliance with more than two people carefully. When transporting the appliance over a long distance, keep the appliance upright. After installing the appliance, connect the power plug into a mains outlet socket and switch it on.

  • Page 19: Operation Before Use

    NOTE specifications. If you wish to minimise the impact • Contact the LG Electronics customer information on the food storage due to a temperature rise, centre if the alarm sound continues even after seal or wrap the stored food in several layers.
  • Page 20 global_main.book.book Page 20 Monday, December 21, 2020 9:02 AM OPERATION • Do not store food for a long period of time if it • Express Freeze must be switched on for 7 hours spoils easily at a low temperature. before fresh products are placed in the freezer compartment.

  • Page 21: Product Features

    global_main.book.book Page 21 Monday, December 21, 2020 9:02 AM 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.
  • Page 22 global_main.book.book Page 22 Monday, December 21, 2020 9:02 AM OPERATION Interior *1 This feature is only available on some models. Standard Door Model: Door in Door Model:...
  • Page 23 global_main.book.book Page 23 Monday, December 21, 2020 9:02 AM OPERATION InstaView Door in Door Model: LED Lamp The LED lamps inside the fridge light up when you open the door. Air Filter Reduces odours inside the fridge compartment. Automatic Icemaker This is where ice is automatically produced and stored.
  • Page 24 global_main.book.book Page 24 Monday, December 21, 2020 9:02 AM OPERATION Fridge Shelf Stores refrigerated foods and fresh foods. Stores the foods with higher moisture content at the front of the shelf. The shelf height can be adjusted by inserting the shelf in another groove of different height. Folding Shelf This is adjustable to meet individual storage needs.

  • Page 25: Control Panel

    • This function automatically terminates after a specific period has passed. 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. Freezer • Type 1 - Press this button repeatedly to select a desired temperature between -24 °C and -16 °C.
  • Page 26 global_main.book.book Page 26 Monday, December 21, 2020 9:02 AM OPERATION Fridge • Type 1 - Press this button repeatedly to select a desired temperature between 0 °C and 6 °C. • Type 2 - Press this button repeatedly to select a desired temperature between 1 °C and 7 °C. •...

  • Page 27: Ice And Water Dispenser

    global_main.book.book Page 27 Monday, December 21, 2020 9:02 AM OPERATION • When the appliance is in the energy saving mode, the display remains off until a door is opened or a button is pressed. Once on, the display remains on for 20 seconds. •...
  • Page 28 global_main.book.book Page 28 Monday, December 21, 2020 9:02 AM OPERATION Cleaning the Dispenser Open the cover or cap of the water dispenser tank. Cleaning the Ice and Water Outlet Wipe the water outlet or ice outlet frequently with a clean cloth as it may get dirty easily. Fill with bottle or filtered water up to the maximum fill line.

  • Page 29: 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 30 global_main.book.book Page 30 Monday, December 21, 2020 9:02 AM OPERATION the door being opened, amount of food stored in To remove the in-door ice bin, grip the front the appliance, etc.). handle, slightly lift the lower part, and slowly pull out the bin as shown. Power Switch Auto Shutoff (feeler arm) Refit the in-door ice bin in the reverse...

  • Page 31: Instaview

    global_main.book.book Page 31 Monday, December 21, 2020 9:02 AM OPERATION hooked up to water. To stop the buzzing, move the beverages and snacks, without opening the fridge power switch to OFF (O). door. NOTE • Do not keep the power turned on to the icemaker if the water line is not connected.

  • Page 32: Door In Door

    global_main.book.book Page 32 Monday, December 21, 2020 9:02 AM OPERATION Door in Door To lower the moving basket, press up to release the levers at the side of the basket and lower the basket until it clicks into place. This feature is only available on some models. Using the Door in Door Pull the lever at the bottom of the door upwards until the door in door opens.

  • Page 33: Drawer

    global_main.book.book Page 33 Monday, December 21, 2020 9:02 AM OPERATION Lift up and remove the baskets from the door Remove the contents of the drawer. Hold the in door casing. handle of the vegetable drawer and gently pull it out. Refit the Door in Door case in the reverse order of the removal process.

  • Page 34: Shelf

    global_main.book.book Page 34 Monday, December 21, 2020 9:02 AM OPERATION Removing/Refitting the Shelf With the drawer fully extended, lift up the front and pull the drawer out to remove it. To detach, tilt up the front of the shelf then lift the shelf straight up at the back.

  • Page 35: Door Basket

    global_main.book.book Page 35 Monday, December 21, 2020 9:02 AM OPERATION exposed to sudden temperature changes or impact. Door Basket Removing/Refitting the Door Basket The door baskets are removable for easy cleaning and adjustment. To remove the baskets, simply lift the basket up and pull straight out.

  • 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

    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

    global_main.book.book Page 39 Monday, December 21, 2020 9:02 AM 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 •...
  • Page 40 • Do not install on hot water supply lines. The - Visit your local dealer or distributor or contact maximum operating water temperature of this the LG Electronics Customer Information filter system is 37.8 °C. Centre. For further assistance, visit our website at lg.com...
  • Page 41 Dispense water for approximately 5 minutes to remove trapped air and contaminants. 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.
  • Page 42 global_main.book.book Page 42 Monday, December 21, 2020 9:02 AM 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. •...
  • Page 43 global_main.book.book Page 43 Monday, December 21, 2020 9:02 AM 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? •...
  • Page 44 • 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 45 global_main.book.book Page 45 Monday, December 21, 2020 9:02 AM 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.
  • Page 46 global_main.book.book Page 46 Monday, December 21, 2020 9:02 AM 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?
  • Page 47 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.
  • Page 48 global_main.book.book Page 48 Monday, December 21, 2020 9:02 AM 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.
  • 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.
  • Page 50 global_main.book.book Page 50 Monday, December 21, 2020 9:02 AM Memo...

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