Moving the Appliance for Relocation ............14 OPERATION Before Use ......................16 Product Features....................19 Control Panel ....................21 Water Dispenser....................22 Icemaker ......................23 Fridge Drawer....................24 Door Basket ......................25 Shelf ........................25 Freezer Drawer....................25 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application ..................27 Smart Diagnosis ....................28 MAINTENANCE Cleaning ......................30 TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service................31...
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. •...
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.
• 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.
Range ºC NOTE SN (Extended +10 - +32 • Reversing the doors must be performed by the qualified personnel of LG Electronics. If not, the Temperate) doors will not be covered by the warranty. N (Temperate) +16 - +32 ST (Subtropical)
INSTALLATION Levelling the Appliance the appliance has cooled completely, your food may spoil. Adjusting the Levelling Leg • To turn off the appliance, disconnect the power plug from the outlet socket. If the appliance seems unsteady, or the doors do not close easily, adjust the appliance’s tilt using the instructions below.
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INSTALLATION - 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.
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. LED Lamp The LED lamps inside the appliance light up when you open the door. Fridge Shelf Stores refrigerated foods and fresh foods.
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OPERATION Folding Shelf This is adjustable to meet individual storage needs. Bottle Rack Stores containers and tall bottles using the bottle rack. Fresh Balancer Stores fruits and vegetables fresh. Fresh Converter As a chill compartment, this is where meat, fish and vegetables are stored. •...
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. The control panel can be found either on the Fridge Door or inside the Fridge depending on the model. Vacation This function is useful when you are away on a holiday.
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 • For optimal food preservation, increasing or decreasing 1 °C from the default temperature is recommended for each compartment.
OPERATION Filling the Water Tank CAUTION The water tank holds the water which is to be • Keep children away from the dispenser to dispensed. prevent children playing with or damaging the controls. Open the cap on the top of the water tank. •...
OPERATION Using the Ice Tray lever , where located in front of compartment, in either direction. This is where ice is manually produced. Fill the ice tray with water up to the marked water line. WARNING • Fill with potable water only. CAUTION For storing vegetables.
OPERATION Shelf Removing/Refitting the Fridge Drawer Using Folding Shelf Remove the contents of the drawer. Hold the This feature is only available on some models. handle of the drawer and pull it out completely Store taller items, such as a gallon container or until it stops.
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OPERATION Lift the drawer up and remove it by pulling it out. Refit the drawer in the reverse order of the removal process.
• 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.
Internet service provider or refer to your Open Source Software Notice wireless router manual. Information • LG ThinQ is not responsible for any network connection problems or any faults, To obtain the source code that is contained in this malfunctions, or errors caused by network product, under GPL, LGPL, MPL, and other open connection.
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SMART FUNCTIONS • Launch the LG ThinQ application and select the NOTE Smart Diagnosis feature in the menu. Follow the instructions provided in the LG ThinQ • For best results, do not move the phone while application. 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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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.
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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• 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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