Before Use ......................14 Product Features....................16 Control Panel ....................18 Door Handle .....................19 Fridge Drawer....................19 Door Basket ......................21 Shelf ........................21 Bottle Rack ......................21 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application ..................22 Smart Diagnosis ....................23 MAINTENANCE Cleaning ......................25 Air Filter ......................25 TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service................27...
global_main.book.book Page 3 Monday, April 26, 2021 1:48 PM 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.
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global_main.book.book Page 4 Monday, April 26, 2021 1:48 PM SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. • If the power cord is damaged or the hole of the outlet socket is loose, do not use the power cord and contact an authorized service centre.
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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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• 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.
global_main.book.book Page 8 Monday, April 26, 2021 1:48 PM SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS etc.), or heating devices (such as stoves, heaters, etc.) on the appliance. • Do not place any electronic appliance (such as heater and mobile phone) inside the appliance. • If there is a gas leakage (isobutane, propane, natural gas, etc.), do not touch the appliance or power plug and ventilate the area immediately.
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• Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they are cold. 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.
global_main.book.book Page 10 Monday, April 26, 2021 1:48 PM 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 •...
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Minimum 50 hand side to suit your kitchen design. NOTE • Reversing the doors must be performed by the qualified personnel of LG Electronics. If not, the 110° doors will not be covered by the warranty. 1643 NOTE Connecting the Freezer and •...
global_main.book.book Page 12 Monday, April 26, 2021 1:48 PM INSTALLATION Levelling the Appliance Open the doors and check to make sure that they close easily. Before Beginning Door Alignment When the appliance doors appear to be uneven, follow the instructions below to align the doors. If the door of the appliance is not level, adjust the difference in the height of appliance door.
global_main.book.book Page 13 Monday, April 26, 2021 1:48 PM INSTALLATION Use the spanner to fasten the keeper nut by Tape parts such as shelves and the door handle turning it to the right. to prevent from falling off while moving the appliance.
NOTE • Store refrigerated food inside sealed containers. • Contact the LG Electronics customer information • Check the expiration date and label (storage centre if the alarm sound continues even after instructions) before storing food in the closing all doors.
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global_main.book.book Page 15 Monday, April 26, 2021 1:48 PM OPERATION temperature lower than the required temperature for the food to be stored correctly. • If there are chill compartments in the appliance, do not store vegetables and fruits with higher moisture content in the chill compartments as they may freeze due to the lower temperature.
global_main.book.book Page 16 Monday, April 26, 2021 1:48 PM OPERATION Product Features The appearance or components of the appliance may differ from model to model. Interior *1 This feature is only available on some models. Fridge Shelf Stores refrigerated foods and fresh foods. •...
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global_main.book.book Page 17 Monday, April 26, 2021 1:48 PM OPERATION Folding Shelf The fridge shelves are adjustable to meet individual storage needs. Door Basket Stores small packages of refrigerated foods, drinks and sauce containers. Bottom Shelf Stores refrigerated foods and fresh foods. CAUTION •...
• When this mode is on, the other buttons except Lock and Wi-Fi buttons will not operate. Wi-Fi The Wi-Fi button, when used with the LG ThinQ app, allows the refrigerator to connect to a home Wi- Fi network. Refer to Smart Functions for information on the initial setup of the application.
global_main.book.book Page 19 Monday, April 26, 2021 1:48 PM OPERATION • When power is initially connected to the refrigerator, the lock function is off. • To lock the control panel buttons, press and hold the Lock button for 3 seconds and the function is activated.
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global_main.book.book Page 20 Monday, April 26, 2021 1:48 PM OPERATION Removing/Refitting the Snack Insert the knob into the crisper cover. Drawer This feature is only available on some models. Pull out the drawer and align the tab with the hole .
global_main.book.book Page 21 Monday, April 26, 2021 1:48 PM OPERATION Using Folding Shelf For storing fruit. This feature is only available on some models. Store taller items, such as a gallon container or Door Basket bottles, by pushing the front half of the shelf underneath the back half the shelf.
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 are available for download. Application LG Electronics will also provide open source code to you on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost of Search for the LG ThinQ application from the performing such distribution (such as the cost of...
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LG ThinQ application. • Launch the LG ThinQ application and select the Hold the phone near the speaker hole. Smart Diagnosis feature in the menu. Follow the instructions provided in the LG ThinQ application.
global_main.book.book Page 25 Monday, April 26, 2021 1:48 PM 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 •...
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global_main.book.book Page 26 Monday, April 26, 2021 1:48 PM MAINTENANCE Press on the hook inside the top compartment, and then take out the Air Filter. Dry it using a hair dryer or by exposing it to sunlight. The filter is reusable. •...
global_main.book.book Page 27 Monday, April 26, 2021 1:48 PM TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service Cooling Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution There is no Is there a power interruption? refrigeration. • Check the power of other appliances. Check the power of other appliances. •...
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global_main.book.book Page 28 Monday, April 26, 2021 1:48 PM TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution The appliance smells of Special heat treatments have been carried out to compensate for the wood burning. weak points of moisture-affected wood and to prevent pest damage. •...
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• 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. The appliance door is Is the appliance leaning forward? not closed tightly.
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global_main.book.book Page 30 Monday, April 26, 2021 1:48 PM 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.
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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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