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LG GF-Q5143GE 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
GF-Q5143GE
MFL71667945
Rev.02_072423
Copyright © 2022-2023 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Scan the QR code to see the manual.
www.lg.com

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  • Page 1 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 GF-Q5143GE www.lg.com MFL71667945 Rev.02_072423 Copyright © 2022-2023 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Before Use ......................17 Product Features....................19 Control Panel ....................22 Icemaker ......................22 InstaView......................24 Door in Door .....................24 Drawer.......................25 Extra Space .......................27 Shelf ........................28 Door Basket ......................28 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application ..................29 Smart Diagnosis ....................30 MAINTENANCE Cleaning ......................32 TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service................33...

  • Page 3: 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 4 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 5 • 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 6 • 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 7 • 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 8 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do not place hands or metallic objects inside the area emitting the cold air, cover or heat releasing grille on the back. • Do not apply excessive force or impact to the back cover of the appliance. •...

  • Page 9: Caution

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Disposal • When discarding the appliance, remove the door gasket while leaving the shelves and baskets in place and keep children away from the appliance. CAUTION 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...
  • 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

    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 12: Removing The Fridge And Freezer Door

    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/Right Fridge Spanner A Door Spanner B The number of wire harnesses may vary depending C-Clip (Snap Ring) on the model.

  • Page 13: Levelling And Door Alignment

    INSTALLATION Lift the fridge door until it is free of the middle Remove the door by lifting it off the lower hinge assembly. hinge pin. Refitting the Fridge and Freezer CAUTION Door • Place the door on a non-scratching surface with Refit the doors in the reverse sequence of their the inner side facing up.
  • Page 14 INSTALLATION Levelling the Appliance Open the door and use the spanner loosen the keeper nut by turning it to the left. The appliance has two front levelling legs. Adjust the legs to alter the tilt from front to back or side to side.
  • Page 15 INSTALLATION Door Alignment for Left Fridge CAUTION Door • The door is heavy. To avoid injury, use two or Appliance Type A more people to lift and align the fridge door. Open the fridge door and use the spanner • Small parts are a swallowing hazard for small rotate the door hinge bolt.

  • Page 16: Turning On The Power

    INSTALLATION over a long distance, keep the appliance CAUTION upright. • Small parts are a swallowing hazard for small children. Keep C-Clips out of the reach of After installing the appliance, connect the children. power plug into a mains outlet socket and switch it on.

  • Page 17: Operation

    Storing Foods Effectively NOTE • Food may freeze or spoil if stored at the wrong • Contact the LG Electronics customer information temperature. Set the refrigerator to the correct centre if the alarm sound continues even after temperature for the food being stored.
  • Page 18 OPERATION Freezing the Maximum Amount • Place the refrigerated food or frozen food in each fridge or freezer compartment of Food immediately after purchasing. If large quantities of food are to be stored, all the • Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the refrigerator, so that it is not in contact with or freezer drawers should be taken out of the appliance except the bottom one and the food...

  • Page 19: 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. InstaView Knock twice on the glass to turn the LED light inside the InstaView on or off.
  • Page 20 OPERATION Interior *1 This feature is only available on some models. Control Panel Sets the fridge temperature and freezer temperature. LED Lamp The LED lamps inside the fridge light up when you open the door. Air Filter Reduces odours inside the fridge compartment. Fridge Door Basket Stores small packages of refrigerated foods, drinks and sauce containers.
  • Page 21 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 22: Control Panel

    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. NOTE • When the appliance is in the energy saving mode, the display remains off until a door is opened or a button is pressed.
  • Page 23 OPERATION Icemaker Type B NOTE • The icemaker produces ice normally once Remove the water tank from the top easy approximately 48 hours have passed after the icemaker. appliance is initially installed. • If half-frozen ice is put into the ice storage bin, it will cause the exiting ice cubes to lump together.

  • Page 24: Instaview

    OPERATION Using the InstaView Rotate the knob on the easy icemaker clockwise. The InstaView lets you see if you’re running low on frequently used items like beverages and snacks, without opening the fridge door. Lift the ice storage bin slightly and remove. Knock twice on the glass to turn the LED light inside the InstaView on or off.

  • Page 25: Drawer

    OPERATION Using the Door in Door To lower the moving basket, press up to release the levers at the side of the basket and Pull the lever at the bottom of the door upwards lower the basket until it clicks into place. until the door in door opens.
  • Page 26 OPERATION • Fruit lets moist air out of the crisper for best Mount the fridge drawer in the reverse order of storage of fruit. the removal process. Using the Fresh Tray This feature is only available on some models. Use the fresh tray to store frequently-used items that require easy access.

  • Page 27: Extra Space

    OPERATION Mount the freezer drawer in the reverse order NOTE of the removal process. • You can move the fresh tray left or right to find the proper position. CAUTION • The drawers are heavy. Always use two hands when removing or refitting the drawers to avoid product damage or personal injury.

  • Page 28: Shelf

    OPERATION Shelf Tilt the front of the shelf up and guide the shelf hooks into the slots at a desired height. CAUTION • Glass shelves are heavy. Use special care when Lower the front of the shelf so that the hooks removing them.

  • Page 29: Smart Functions

    • Functions may vary by model. from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store on a smartphone. Run the LG ThinQ application and sign in with your existing account or create an LG account to sign in. Touch the add ( ) button on the LG ThinQ application to connect your LG appliance.

  • Page 30: Smart Diagnosis

    To check your network frequency, contact your Internet service provider or refer to your RF Module Specifications wireless router manual. • LG ThinQ is not responsible for any network connection problems or any faults, Frequency Output malfunctions, or errors caused by network...
  • Page 31 If you experience a problem with your Wi-Fi equipped appliance, it can transmit troubleshooting data to a smartphone using the LG ThinQ application. • Launch the LG ThinQ application and select the Smart Diagnosis feature in the menu. Follow the instructions provided in the LG ThinQ application.

  • Page 32: 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 33: Troubleshooting

    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. Appliance is unplugged. • Plug the power plug in the outlet properly. A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped.
  • Page 34 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution The appliance contains Did you put in food with a strong smell? a bad smell. • Store foods with strong smells in sealed containers. Vegetables or fruit may have spoiled in the drawer. • Throw away rotten vegetables and clean the vegetable drawer. Do not store vegetables too long in the vegetable drawer.
  • Page 35 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Frost has formed in the Did you store hot food without cooling it first? freezer compartment. • Cool the hot food first before putting it in the fridge or freezer compartment. Is the air entry or exit of the freezer compartment blocked? •...
  • Page 36 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. Noises Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution...
  • Page 37 • 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 38 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Your home appliance The router frequency is not 2.4 GHz. and smartphone are • Only a 2.4 GHz router frequency is supported. Set the wireless router to 2.4 not connected to the GHz and connect the appliance to the wireless router. To check the router Wi-Fi network.
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