Before Use ......................22 Product Features....................25 Control Panel ....................29 Ice and Water Dispenser.................31 Automatic Icemaker ..................33 InstaView......................36 Door in Door .....................37 Drawer.......................37 Shelf ........................38 Door Basket ......................38 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application ..................39 Smart Diagnosis ....................41 MAINTENANCE Cleaning ......................42 Air Filter ......................43...
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Water Filter .......................43 TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service................46...
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.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision. • This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • If the power cord is damaged or the hole of the outlet socket is loose, it must be replaced. Do not use the power cord and contact an authorized service centre in order to avoid a hazard. •...
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • 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. Risk of Fire and Flammable Materials •...
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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.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do not use or store flammable or combustible substances (ether, benzene, alcohol, chemical, LPG, combustible spray, insecticide, air freshener, cosmetics, etc.) near the appliance. • This appliance incorporates an earth connection for functional purposes. • Connect to potable water supply only. - If connected to a water supply, connect to a potable water supply only.
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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.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Dispose of the ice inside the ice bucket in the freezer compartment during an extended power outage. CARING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT Disposal of Your Old Appliance (For Germany) • This crossed-out wheeled bin symbol indicates that waste electrical and electronic products (WEEE) should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream.
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Therefore, we recommend you to contact your distributor for more information. • LG Electronic Deutschland GmbH is duly registered as Producer in Germany. As such, LG contributes to the country-wide collection and recycling of WEEE that you bring to municipal separate collection facility.
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 •...
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 Tube Connector and Valve...
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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.
INSTALLATION Lift the fridge door until it is free of the bottom Correct hinge assembly. Incorrect • If the water tube end is damaged, it should be trimmed to ensure it does not leak when refitted. CAUTION • Place the door on a non-scratching surface with the inner side facing up.
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INSTALLATION should be held firmly whilst the connector is WARNING pushed onto the pipe. • Only connect the water line to a cold water supply. Failure to do so may cause the water filter to malfunction. Water hammer (water banging in the pipes) in house plumbing can cause damage to appliance parts and can lead to water leakage or flooding.
INSTALLATION Levelling the Appliance Press and hold the Water Filter button for three seconds. The new water filter has been The appliance has two front levelling legs. Adjust activated. the legs to alter the tilt from front to back or side to side.
INSTALLATION Door Alignment for Freezer and Use the spanner to fasten the keeper nut by Fridge Door turning it to the right. If the door of the appliance is not level, adjust the difference in the height of appliance door. Turning on the Power Connecting the Appliance To turn on the appliance, connect the power plug...
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INSTALLATION Tape parts such as shelves and the door handle to prevent from falling off while moving the appliance. Move the appliance with more than two people carefully. When transporting the appliance over a long distance, keep the appliance upright. CAUTION •...
If you turn off the power, the repair technician from the our information centre may have difficulty finding the problem. NOTE • Contact the LG Electronics customer information centre if the alarm sound continues even after closing all doors. Suggestion for Energy Saving •...
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OPERATION • Ensure there is sufficient space between stored the appliance can increase and negatively affect foods. This allows cold air to be circulated evenly other foods stored in the appliance. and lowers electricity bills. • If you set an excessively low temperature for •...
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OPERATION CAUTION • To remove the drawers, first remove the food from drawers and then pull out the drawers carefully. Not doing so could cause injury or damage to the drawers. NOTE • The shape of each drawer may be different, insert in the right position.
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. Dispenser Control Panel Sets the the dispenser mode. 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.
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OPERATION Interior (Two Star *1 This feature is only available on some models. LED Lamp The LED lamps inside the appliance light up when you open the door.
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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. Freezer Door Basket Stores small packages of frozen food.
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OPERATION This is where meat, fish and vegetables are stored. Egg Box Stores eggs. • Do not use it as the ice bin or place it on the shelf on top of the fridge or the vegetable drawer. Bottom Drawer Cover This is the bottom drawer cover.
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 Dispenser Control Panel Ice On Press and hold the Ice On button for three seconds to turn the automatic icemaker On/Off. Super Freeze This function can quickly freeze a large amount of ice or frozen foods.
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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. Water Filter Replace the water filter when the indicator light turns on.
OPERATION Water & Ice Type Select the desired dispenser mode from the buttons on the dispenser control panel. Press the dispenser switch with a glass or other container to dispense cubed ice, water or crushed ice. NOTE • For optimal food preservation, increasing or decreasing 1 °C from the default temperature is recommended for each compartment.
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OPERATION Using the Ice and Water Cleaning the Dispenser Tray Wipe the entire area with a damp cloth. The Dispenser dispenser tray may become wet easily due to spilled ice or water. Press the dispenser selection button , and then the LED above the icon that you want illuminates.
OPERATION • Children should not be allowed near the Fill with bottle filtered or clean filtered water up dispenser tank. to the reference line indicated inside the water dispenser tank. (Total capacity: 4.3 ℓ) NOTE • Before using the water dispenser tank after installing the appliance, it should be washed before filling it with water.
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Icemaker • If discolored ice is dispensed, check the water tank and the water supply for a possible source. If the problem continues, contact the LG NOTE Electronics customer information centre. Do not • The icemaker begins producing ice...
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OPERATION Freezer Icemaker (Craft Ice) hours. In 6 ICE mode, the Craft Ice icemaker produces 2 batches of round ice (6 pieces total) This feature is only available on some models. in the same period. • For more ice, select the 6 ICE mode. For clearer ice, select the 3 ICE mode.
OPERATION Preparing for Vacation Refit the in-door ice bucket in the reverse sequence of their removal. To turn the icemaker off, press and hold the Ice On button for three seconds and set the Ice On button CAUTION to Off. Also, shut off the water supply to the appliance.
OPERATION Drawer NOTE • The InstaView function is disabled for 2 seconds CAUTION after closing the left or right freezer door. • Always empty the drawers before removing • Knock near the center of the glass. Knocking them, and use both hands when removing and near the edges of the glass may not activate the refitting them.
OPERATION Lift the vegetable drawer up and remove it by Mount the shelves in the reverse order of the pulling it out. removal process. CAUTION • Make sure that shelves are level from one side to the other. Failure to do so may result in the shelf falling or food spilling.
Search for and install the LG ThinQ application 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.
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To check your network frequency, contact your Internet service provider or refer to your wireless router manual. Declaration of Conformity • LG ThinQ is not responsible for any network connection problems or any faults, malfunctions, or errors caused by network connection.
LG ThinQ application. LG Electronics will also provide open source code to you on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost of Open all the doors of the fridge. performing such distribution (such as the cost of media, shipping, and handling) upon email request to opensource@lge.com.
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.
MAINTENANCE Air Filter Dry it using a hair dryer or by exposing it to sunlight. The filter is reusable. Reusing the Air Filter You can remove the odors absorbed by the Air Filter and reuse it. Pull out the drawer in the on the bottom compartment.
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• To purchase a replacement water filter: - Use replacement cartridge: LT1000P, LT1000PC, LT1000PCS or ADQ747935** - Visit your local dealer or distributor or contact the LG Electronics Customer Information...
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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. Application Guidelines/Water Supply Parameters •...
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• 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? •...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Ice is not dispensed. Is the ice path blocked? (You can check the ice passage by separating the ice bucket.) • Ice may not be dispensed properly if the ice passage is blocked. Check the ice and clean the ice path regularly.
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TROUBLESHOOTING 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. Or the appliance is connected to a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) outlet, and the outlet's circuit breaker has tripped.
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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.
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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...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution The appliance is noisy Are objects scattered behind the appliance? and generates • Remove the scattered objects from behind the appliance. abnormal sounds. Is there an object on top of the appliance? • Remove the object on top of the appliance. Clicking noises The defrost control will click when the automatic defrost cycle begins and ends.
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• The minimum warranty period of this refrigerating appliance is 24 months. • Spare parts referenced in Regulation EU 2019/2019 are available for 7 years (only door gaskets are available for 10 years). • To purchase spare parts, contact an LG Electronics customer information centre or our website at www.lg.com. NOTE •...
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TROUBLESHOOTING • The model name can be found on the rating label of the appliance. • This product contains a light source of energy efficiency class G.
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