Moving the Appliance for Relocation ............14 OPERATION Before Use ......................15 Product Features....................18 Control Panel ....................20 Water Dispenser....................21 Icemaker ......................22 Fridge Drawer....................23 Door Basket ......................23 Shelf ........................24 Freezer Drawer....................24 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application ..................25 Smart Diagnosis ....................25 MAINTENANCE Cleaning ......................26 TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service................27...
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 Dimensions and Clearances Too small of a distance from adjacent items may result in the degradation of freezing capability and increased electricity costs. Allow over 50 mm of clearance from each adjacent wall when installing the appliance.
• Reversing the doors must be performed by the • The climate class can be found on the rating qualified personnel of LG Electronics. If not, the label. doors will not be covered by the warranty. Ambient Temperature Climate Class Range ºC...
INSTALLATION Turning on the Power over a long distance, keep the appliance upright. Connecting the Appliance CAUTION To turn on the appliance, connect the power plug • Move the appliance carefully on sensitive floors into the outlet socket. Do not double up with other to avoid damage to the floor.
1 minute. the fridge compartment. 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.
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OPERATION • Do not store food for a long period of time if it - You should avoid door openings while the spoils easily at a low temperature. power is off. • Do not place unfrozen food in direct contact with - When the power supply gets back to normal, food that is already frozen.
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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 • To get better air circulation, insert all drawers. •...
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 and freezer temperature. Water Dispenser Dispenses cold water. LED Lamp The LED lamps inside the appliance light up when you open the door.
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OPERATION This is adjustable to meet individual storage needs. Bottle Rack Stores containers and tall bottles using the bottle rack. CAUTION • Do not store short bottles on the bottle rack. The items may fall and cause an injury or appliance damage.
OPERATION Control Panel The actual control panel may differ from model to model. Control Panel and Functions The control panel can be found either on the Fridge Door or inside the Fridge depending on the model. Fridge Press this button repeatedly to select a desired temperature between 1 °C and 7 °C. •...
OPERATION • When this function is on, the other buttons except Lock button will not operate. • Eco Friendly has been renamed Vacation. CAUTION • When this function is on, be careful about storing foods that require a lower temperature than the default temperature.
OPERATION Cleaning the Dispenser Outlet • If water does not come out, fill the water tank with potable water. Wipe the dispenser outlet frequently with a clean cloth as it may get dirty easily. NOTE • The water tank should be washed before filling it with potable water.
OPERATION • Press the Express Freeze button on the control Place the ice tray back to its position carefully. panel to make ice quickly. • Ice can be removed more easily by pouring water on the ice tray. Fridge Drawer Removing/Refitting the Fridge Drawer Rotate the icemaker handle clockwisely.
OPERATION Freezer Drawer Refit the door basket in the reverse order of the removal process. Removing/Refitting the Freezer Drawer Shelf Remove the contents of the drawer. Hold the Using Folding Shelf handle of the drawer and pull it out completely until it stops.
Search for the LG ThinQ application from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store on a • Launch the LG ThinQ application and select the smartphone. Follow instructions to download and Smart Diagnosis feature in the menu. Follow install the application.
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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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.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Frost has formed in the Is the air entry or exit of the freezer compartment blocked? freezer compartment. • Make sure that air entry or exit is not blocked so that the air can circulate inside.
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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 Gurgling noises Appliance flowing through the cooling system. • Normal Operation Popping noises Contraction and expansion of the inside walls due to changes in temperature. • Normal Operation Vibrating If the side or back of the appliance is touching a cabinet or wall, some of the normal vibrations may make an audible sound.
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