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LG GS-L6172PZ Owner's Manual

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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
MFL71798826
Rev.00_080421
Copyright © 2021 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 MFL71798826 Rev.00_080421 Copyright © 2021 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Product Features....................21 Control Panel ....................25 Ice and Water Dispenser.................28 Automatic Icemaker ..................30 InstaView......................32 Door in Door .....................33 Drawer.......................33 Shelf ........................34 Door Basket ......................35 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application ..................36 Smart Diagnosis ....................37 MAINTENANCE Cleaning ......................39 Water Filter .......................39 Deodorizer ......................41...
  • Page 3 TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service................43...

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 5 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

    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 • Make sure not to get a hand or foot stuck upon opening or closing the appliance door or door in door. Maintenance • This appliance is equipped with maintenance-free LED interior light. Do not remove cover or LED lamp in any attempt to repair or change it. Contact an LG Electronics customer information centre.
  • Page 11 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 12: Installation Before Installation

    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 •...

  • Page 13: Removing The Fridge And Freezer Door

    INSTALLATION Accessories collet to detach the water supply line. Unscrew the cover *1 This feature is only available on some models. Spanner A Spanner B Water Filter Water Tube Remove the screw from the hinge cover at the top of the appliance. Lift the hook, located at Tube Connector and Clip the bottom of the front side of the cover, with a flat-head screwdriver.
  • Page 14 INSTALLATION Removing the Fridge Door Rotate the hinge lever counterclockwise. Lift the top hinge free of the hinge lever latch Disconnect all wire harnesses CAUTION NOTE • When lifting the hinge free of the latch, be • The number of wire harnesses may vary careful that the door does not fall forward.

  • Page 15: Connecting The Water Line

    INSTALLATION Not straight Damaged Stretched CAUTION • Place the door on a non-scratching surface with the inner side facing up. Connecting the Water Line This feature is only available on some models. Refitting the Fridge and Freezer Water Supply Requirements Door A cold water supply with water pressure between Refit the doors in the reverse sequence of their...

  • Page 16: Levelling And Door Alignment

    INSTALLATION Connecting Water to the Checking the Water Connection Appliance Turn on the water supply and switch on the appliance. Carefully check all fittings for Unscrew the metal threaded collar nut at the possible leaks due to poorly fitted hoses. back of the appliance and place it over one end of the water tube.
  • Page 17 INSTALLATION Levelling the Appliance Door Alignment for Freezer and Fridge Door The appliance has two front levelling legs. Adjust the legs to alter the tilt from front to back or side to If the door of the appliance is not level, adjust the side.

  • Page 18: Turning On The Power

    INSTALLATION Move the appliance with more than two people NOTE carefully. When transporting the appliance over a long distance, keep the appliance • Leveling the doors may not be possible when the upright. floor is not leveled, or is of weak or poor construction.

  • Page 19: Operation

    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 OPERATION • Do not store food for a long period of time if it NOTE spoils easily at a low temperature. • Do not place unfrozen food in direct contact with • The max freezing capacity of your appliance is food that is already frozen.

  • Page 21: Product Features

    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. Door in Door This is a convenient storage area for frequently-used items that require easy access. Door in Door Lever Opens Door-in-Door.
  • Page 22 OPERATION Interior (Two star *1 This feature is only available on some models. Door in Door Model: InstaView Door in Door Model: LED Lamp The LED lamps inside the appliance light up when you open the door.
  • Page 23 OPERATION Temperature Sensor This sensor senses the temperature of the fridge compartment. • Maintain the distance between the sensor and food to accurately sense the temperature. Automatic Icemaker This is where ice is automatically produced and stored. Freezer Shelf Stores frozen food such as meat, fish, and ice cream. •...
  • Page 24 OPERATION Bottom Drawer Cover This is the bottom drawer cover. CAUTION • Do not store any items at the front of the bottom shelf. The items may fall and cause an injury or appliance damage. Craft Icemaker This is where craft ice is automatically produced and stored. Air Filter Reduces odours inside the fridge compartment.

  • Page 25: Control Panel

    OPERATION Control Panel The actual control panel may differ from model to model. Control Panel and Functions *1 This feature is only available on some models. Control Panel...
  • Page 26 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. Express Cool This function can quickly cool a large amount of foods such as vegetable, fruit and so on.
  • Page 27 OPERATION • Press the Express Freeze button to activate the function for 20 hours. The function automatically shuts off after 20 hours. • This function is enabled and disabled in turn each time you press the button. • This function automatically terminates after a specific period has passed. Ice On/Off Press and hold the Ice On/Off button for three seconds to turn the automatic icemaker On/Off.

  • Page 28: Ice And Water Dispenser

    OPERATION Ice and Water Dispenser Using the Ice and Water Dispenser Before Using the Ice and Water Dispenser Press the dispenser selection button , and then the LED above the icon that you want illuminates. CAUTION • Keep children away from the dispenser to prevent children playing with or damaging the controls.
  • Page 29 OPERATION Cleaning the Dispenser Tray Fill with bottle filtered or clean filtered water up Wipe the entire area with a damp cloth. The to the reference line indicated inside the water dispenser tray may become wet easily due to dispenser tank. (Total capacity: 4 ℓ) spilled ice or water.

  • Page 30: Automatic Icemaker

    If the problem continues, contact the LG made. Electronics customer information centre. Do not use the ice or water until the problem is •...
  • Page 31 OPERATION Auto Shutoff (feeler arm) NOTE • The icemaker begins producing ice approximately 48 hours after the appliance is Before Using the Freezer initially installed. The first batches of ice may not Icemaker be round and clear. • Following installation or water filter NOTE replacement, the first few batches of ice may be semicircular or contain air bubbles.

  • Page 32: Instaview

    OPERATION Turning the Icemaker On/Off Turn off the automatic icemaker. Press and hold the Ice On/Off button on the control To turn the automatic icemaker On/Off, press and panel for 3 seconds. hold the Ice On/Off button on the control panel for three seconds.

  • Page 33: Door In Door

    OPERATION Door in Door beverages and snacks, without opening the fridge door. 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. There is plenty of storage space inside the door in door and its surrounding baskets, allowing you to store food in an organized manner.

  • Page 34: Shelf

    OPERATION Shelf • If moved to the right side, the air guide will be closed and will maintain any humidity that is currently in the crisper drawer. CAUTION • Glass shelves are heavy. Use special care when removing them. • Do not clean glass shelves with warm water while they are cold.

  • Page 35: Door Basket

    OPERATION Door Basket Removing/Refitting the Door Basket Hold both edges of the basket and remove it by lifting it upward. Refit the door baskets in the reverse order of the removal process.

  • 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

    Information Connecting to Wi-Fi To obtain the source code under GPL, LGPL, MPL, The Wi-Fi button, when used with the LG ThinQ and other open source licenses, that is contained in application, allows the appliance to connect to a this product, please visit https:// home Wi-Fi network.
  • Page 38 LG ThinQ application. NOTE • Launch the LG ThinQ application and select the • For best results, do not move the phone while Smart Diagnosis feature in the menu. Follow the tones are being transmitted.

  • Page 39: Maintenance Cleaning

    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.
  • Page 40 CAUTION - Visit your local dealer or distributor or contact • Do not install if water pressure exceeds 827 kPa. the LG Electronics Customer Information If your water pressure exceeds 827 kPa, you Centre. For further assistance, visit our must install a pressure limiting valve. Contact a website at lg.com...

  • Page 41: Deodorizer

    Push fit connector type CAUTION Remove the screw cap. • 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. Application Guidelines/Water Pull the pipe out from the water fitler.
  • Page 42 MAINTENANCE Pull out the upper fridge drawer. CAUTION • Do not wash the deodorizer with water. Unscrew the screw at the deodorizer. Press on the hooks at the deodorizer and then take it out. Dry the deodorizer by using a hair dryer or by leaving it in the sunlight.
  • Page 43 • 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 44 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Ice is not dispensed. Unable to hear the sound of ice coming out? • In the control panel, select the modes for cubed ice and crushed ice alternately to dispense the ice. Is the ice path blocked? (You can check the ice passage by separating the ice bin.) •...
  • Page 45 TROUBLESHOOTING 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.
  • Page 46 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.
  • 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 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? •...
  • 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.

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