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OWNER'S MANUAL
FRIDGE&
FREEZER
Read this owner's manual thoroughly before operating the appliance and keep
it handy for reference at all times.
EN
ENGLISH
www.lg.com
Copyright © 2018 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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  • Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL FRIDGE& FREEZER Read this owner's manual thoroughly before operating the appliance and keep it handy for reference at all times. ENGLISH www.lg.com Copyright © 2018 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    InstaView Function ................... 28 Door in Door (Optional) ................29 Other Functions ..................29 SMART FUNCTIONS .............30 Using LG SmartThinQ Application ............30 Using Smart Diagnosis™ ................. 32 MAINTENANCE ..............33 Notes for Cleaning ..................33 Cleaning the Door Basket ................. 33 Cleaning the Shelf ..................
  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 4 •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.
  • Page 5 •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). In case of using a properly-grounded multi socket outlet (portable), use the multi socket outlet with the current capacity of the power code rating or higher and use the multi socket outlet only for the appliance.
  • Page 6 •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.
  • Page 7 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.
  • Page 8 •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.
  • Page 9 •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.
  • Page 10 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.
  • Page 11 •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.
  • Page 12 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.
  • Page 13: Installation

    INSTALLATION Compartments Egg Box (Optional) Spanner Owner's Manual • The appearance or components of the appliance may differ from model to model.
  • Page 14: Notes For Movement And Transport

    Notes for Movement and Notes for Installation Transport • Install the appliance on a solid and flat area. − If the appliance is installed on an uneven • Remove all food from inside the appliance. floor, it can cause vibration and noise Then, transport the appliance only after fixing causing the appliance to fall resulting in fragile parts such as shelves and the door...
  • Page 15: Dimensions And Clearances

    Dimensions and Clearances Ambient Temperature Too small of a distance from adjacent items The appliance is designed to operate within a may result in the degradation of freezing limited range of ambient temperatures, capability and increased electricity costs. Allow depending on the climate zone. Do not use the over 50 mm of clearance from each adjacent appliance at a temperature exceeding the limit.
  • Page 16: Removing The Door

    Removing the Door Remove the hinge lever by tapping the end of it toward the outside edge of the cabinet. When it is necessary to move the appliance through a narrow opening, removing the doors is the recommended procedure. WARNING •...
  • Page 17: Adjusting The Height Of The Door

    Adjusting the Height of the After adjusting the difference in the height of the appliance door, fasten the keeper nut Door by rotating it clockwise. If the door of the appliance is not level, adjust the difference in the height of appliance door using the following method.
  • Page 18: Operation

    OPERATION Parts and Functions Control Panel To set the freezer and fridge temperatures. InstaView Door in Door The InstaView Door in Door compartment allows for easy access to commonly used food items. Door in Door Lever This lever opens Door in Door. •...
  • Page 19 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. Icemaker This is where ice is manually produced and stored. LED Lamp The LED lamps inside the appliance light up when you open the door.
  • Page 20 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.
  • Page 21 Vegetable Drawer This is where fruits and vegetables are stored to remain fresh for as long as possible. • The actual number of drawers will differ from model to model. Door in Door This is where foods which are taken out frequently such as beverages and snacks are stored. Egg Box (Optional) This is where eggs are stored.
  • Page 22: Notes For Operation

    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. •...
  • Page 23 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...
  • Page 24: Using Control Panel

    Using Control Panel Units and Functions Fridge Temperature • This sets the fridge target temperature. Freezer Temperature • This sets the freezer target temperature. Hygiene Fresh • This sets the Hygiene Fresh function. Express Freeze Hygiene • This sets Express Freeze functions. Fresh * Wi-Fi Power...
  • Page 25 − 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 may appliance door (fridge compartment, freezer have difficulty finding the problem.
  • Page 26: Icemaker

    Setting Express Freeze Icemaker The function can quickly freeze a large amount This is where ice is manually produced and of ice or frozen foods. stored. • When you press the Express Freeze button, Making Ice the Express Freeze icon lights on the control panel.
  • Page 27 Taking Out Ice Removing the Icemaker Grab both sides of the freezer door basket <Type 2> on top of the icemaker and pull upwards to remove it. Rotate the ice separation handle on the icemaker clockwise. Grab both sides of the icemaker and pull upwards to remove it.
  • Page 28: Instaview Function

    Cleaning the Ice Tray InstaView Function The InstaView function on the Door-in-Door lets Hold onto the ice tray handle and pull you see if you’re running low on frequently used outward to remove it. items like beverages and snacks, without opening the refrigerator door.
  • Page 29: Door In Door (Optional)

    • When this occurs, do not turn off the power and immediately contact the LG Electronics customer information centre. If you turn off the power, the repair technician from the LG Electronics customer information centre may have difficulty finding the problem.
  • Page 30: Smart Functions

    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.
  • Page 31 This offer is valid Connecting to Wi-Fi to anyone in receipt of this information. The Wi-Fi button, when used with the LG SmartThinQ application, allows the appliance to Smart Diagnosis™ Using a Smart connect to a home Wi-Fi network. The Wi-Fi icon shows the status of the appliance’s...
  • Page 32: Using Smart Diagnosis

    • Position the phone so that its microphone is Use this function if you need an accurate aligned with the speaker hole. diagnosis by an LG Electronics customer information centre when the appliance • The Smart Diagnosis™ sound is generated malfunctions or fails.
  • Page 33: Maintenance

    Please, contact the LG Electronics customer damage the electronics or cause an electric information centre. shock.
  • Page 34: Cleaning The Shelf

    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.
  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    The inside lamp in the appliance as they are not Does the inside lamp in the appliance does not serviceable. If the inside lamp does appliance turn off? turn on. not turn on, please contact the LG Electronics customer information centre.
  • Page 36 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 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.
  • Page 37 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 Frost has formed in freezer compartment blocked? inside. the freezer compartment. Is the freezer compartment •...
  • Page 38 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 •...
  • Page 39 • 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...
  • Page 40 Memo...

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