Before Use ......................15 Product Features....................18 Control Panel ....................20 Water Dispenser....................21 Icemaker ......................22 Fridge Drawer....................24 Door Basket ......................24 Shelf ........................24 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application ..................25 Smart Diagnosis ....................25 MAINTENANCE Cleaning ......................27 TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service................28 CARING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT ..............32...
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 or repair the appliance. Risk of Fire and Flammable Materials • If a leak is detected, avoid any naked flames or potential sources of ignition and air the room in which the appliance is standing for several minutes.
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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 - If connected to a water supply, connect to a potable water supply only. • Fill with potable water only. - If using an icemaker or dispenser water tank, make sure to fill it with potable water only. Disposal •...
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They may shatter if exposed to sudden temperature changes. • Do not insert the shelves upside down. The shelves may fall. • If ice forms in the freezer compartment, please contact LG Electronics customer service. Do not use sharp-edged objects to remove any frost or ice build-up.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Dispose of the ice inside the ice bucket in the freezer compartment during an extended power outage.
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 Moving the Appliance for Turn the levelling leg clockwise to raise that Relocation side of the appliance or counterclockwise to lower it. Moving the Appliance Remove all food from inside the appliance. Fix the power plug. • Models with a power plug hook: Pull the power plug out, insert and fix it into the power plug hook at the rear or on top of the appliance.
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INSTALLATION CAUTION - Do not move the appliance in zigzags. After installing the appliance, connect the power plug into a mains outlet socket and switch it on.
Keep a distance of at least 3 cm from the sensor. NOTE • Contact the LG Electronics customer information Storing Foods Effectively centre if the alarm sound continues even after closing all doors. • Food may freeze or spoil if stored at the wrong temperature.
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OPERATION • Do not store food for a long period of time if it • In the event of a blackout, call the electricity spoils easily at a low temperature. company and ask how long it is going to last. •...
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OPERATION NOTE • Insert the icemaker in the right position.
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. Control panel Sets the fridge temperature. Water Dispenser Freezer Shelf Stores frozen foods such as meat, fish, and icecream. Moving Icemaker This is where ice is manually produced and stored.
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Air filter Reduces odours inside the fridge compartment. NOTE • Do not disassemble the air filter. If you want to replace it, please contact the LG Electronics customer information centre. Fresh Room This is where food items are stored at a colder temperature than the regular fridge area.
OPERATION Control Panel The actual control panel may differ from model to model. Control Panel and Functions Control Panel 1: Inside the Fridge Turn the dial to select a desired temperature between Cold and Coldest. Turn the controller to select the Express Freeze and activate the function for 21 hours. •...
OPERATION Setting the Freezer • Press the paddle of the water dispenser to get cold water. Temperature Level (1-5) The temperature can be adjusted from level 1 to level 5. Level 3 is recommended. • You can lower the temperature by turning the controller to the right and raise the temperature by turning the controller to the left.
OPERATION Open the cap on the top of the water tank. Empty the water tank. Hold the water tank with both hands and pull it Fill the water tank with potable water and close the cap. Remove the water valve in the water tank by turning it clockwise.
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OPERATION Pull out the ice tray from the Icemaker. NOTE • You can remove the ice maker to create more space inside the freezer compartment if you do not use it. • If the ice tray is overfilled, the ice cubes may stick together and be difficult to remove.
OPERATION Fridge Drawer Door Basket Removing and Refitting the Removing/Refitting the Door Fresh Vegetable Drawer Basket Remove the contents of the drawer. Hold the Hold both edges of the basket and remove it by handle of the vegetable drawer and gently pull lifting it upward.
*1 This feature is only available on some models. diagnosis method. Smart Diagnosis • Launch the LG ThinQ application and select the Smart Diagnosis feature in the menu. Follow If you experience a problem while using the the instructions for audible diagnosis provided appliance, this smart diagnosis feature will help in the LG ThinQ application.
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SMART FUNCTIONS NOTE • For best results, do not move the phone while the tones are being transmitted.
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Cleaning Cleaning the Interior • Before 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.
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.
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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.
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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 • This product contains a light source of energy efficiency class G.
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