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Before Use ......................17 Product Features....................19 Control Panel ....................22 Ice and Water Dispenser.................23 Automatic Icemaker ..................25 InstaView......................27 Door in Door .....................28 Drawer.......................28 Shelf ........................29 Door Basket ......................30 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application ..................31 Smart Diagnosis ....................32 MAINTENANCE Cleaning ......................34 Water Filter .......................35...
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global_main.book.book Page 3 Wednesday, May 20, 2020 3:38 PM TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service................37...
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global_main.book.book Page 4 Wednesday, May 20, 2020 3:38 PM 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.
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global_main.book.book Page 5 Wednesday, May 20, 2020 3:38 PM 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;...
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• 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.
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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.
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global_main.book.book Page 9 Wednesday, May 20, 2020 3:38 PM SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Be careful of nearby children when you open or close the appliance door. The door may bump the child and cause injury. • Avoid the danger of children getting trapped inside the appliance. A child trapped inside the appliance can cause suffocation.
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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...
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global_main.book.book Page 11 Wednesday, May 20, 2020 3:38 PM 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 •...
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global_main.book.book Page 12 Wednesday, May 20, 2020 3:38 PM INSTALLATION the bottom of the front side of the cover, with Spanner B a flat-head screwdriver. Water Filter Water Tube Tube Connector and Clip Tube Connector and Valve Removing the Fridge and Pull out the tube .
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global_main.book.book Page 13 Wednesday, May 20, 2020 3:38 PM INSTALLATION Lift the freezer door until it is free of the Lift the fridge door until it is free of the bottom bottom hinge assembly. hinge assembly. CAUTION CAUTION • Place the door on a non-scratching surface with •...
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global_main.book.book Page 14 Wednesday, May 20, 2020 3:38 PM INSTALLATION • Connecting the water line must only be installed Incorrect by a qualified plumber and in accordance with local legislation and regulations governing water quality. NOTE NOTE • This water line installation is not covered by the •...
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global_main.book.book Page 15 Wednesday, May 20, 2020 3:38 PM INSTALLATION Levelling and Door Use the spanner to adjust the height by turning the levelling leg to the left to raise it or to the right Alignment to lower it. Before Beginning When the appliance doors appear to be uneven, follow the instructions below to align the doors.
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global_main.book.book Page 16 Wednesday, May 20, 2020 3:38 PM INSTALLATION Use the spanner to adjust the height by the appliance has cooled completely, your food turning the adjustment hinge pin to the left or may spoil. to the right. Moving the Appliance for Relocation Preparing for Relocation CAUTION...
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NOTE • The automatic defrosting system in the • Contact the LG Electronics customer information appliance ensures that the compartment centre if the alarm sound continues after 30 remains free of ice buildup under normal seconds even after closing all doors.
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global_main.book.book Page 18 Wednesday, May 20, 2020 3:38 PM OPERATION Freezing the Maximum Amount • Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the refrigerator, so that it is not in contact with or of Food drip onto other food. •...
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global_main.book.book Page 19 Wednesday, May 20, 2020 3:38 PM 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. Control Panel Sets the refrigerator temperature and freezer temperature, the water filter condition and the dispenser mode.
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global_main.book.book Page 20 Wednesday, May 20, 2020 3:38 PM 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. Automatic Icemaker This is where ice is automatically produced and stored. Freezer Shelf This is where frozen foods such as meat, fish, and ice cream can be stored.
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global_main.book.book Page 21 Wednesday, May 20, 2020 3:38 PM OPERATION Freezer Door Basket This is where small packaged frozen food or frequently used foods can be stored. Door in Door Compartment This is where foods which are taken out frequently such as beverages and snacks are stored. Bottle Rack This is where drinks tall bottles or containers are stored.
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global_main.book.book Page 22 Wednesday, May 20, 2020 3:38 PM 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. Hygiene Fresh This function reduces odours inside the fridge. Express 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 & Ice Type Select a desired dispenser mode from the buttons on the control panel. Press the dispenser switch with a glass or other container to dispense cubed ice, water or crushed ice.
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global_main.book.book Page 24 Wednesday, May 20, 2020 3:38 PM 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 repeatedly until the light above the icon that you want illuminates.
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global_main.book.book Page 25 Wednesday, May 20, 2020 3:38 PM OPERATION Fill with bottle filtered or clean filtered water up NOTE to the reference line indicated inside the water dispenser tank. (Total capacity: 4 ℓ) • Before using the water dispenser tank after installing the appliance, it should be washed before filling it with water.
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It may result in injury. • If discolored ice is dispensed, check the water tank and the water supply for a possible source. If the problem continues, contact the LG Electronics customer information centre. Do not Removing/Refitting the Ice use the ice or water until the problem is corrected.
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global_main.book.book Page 27 Wednesday, May 20, 2020 3:38 PM OPERATION Hold the ice bin with both hands and pull it out NOTE while lifting it upward. • Do not keep the power turned on to the icemaker if the water line is not connected. Doing so can damage the icemaker.
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global_main.book.book Page 28 Wednesday, May 20, 2020 3:38 PM OPERATION Knock twice on the glass to turn the LED light CAUTION inside the Door in Door on or off. • Do not open the door of the appliance with the door in door open, or do not open the door in The LED light turns off automatically after ten door while the door of the appliance is open.
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global_main.book.book Page 29 Wednesday, May 20, 2020 3:38 PM OPERATION • Make sure that the fridge doors are fully open Lift the vegetable drawer up and remove it by before removing and refitting the drawers. pulling it out. Using the Vegetable Drawer *1 This feature is only available on some models.
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global_main.book.book Page 30 Wednesday, May 20, 2020 3:38 PM OPERATION Pull the shelf out. Mount them in the reverse order of the removal process. Mount them in the reverse order of the removal process. CAUTION • Glass shelves are heavy. Use special care when removing them.
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Internet service provider or refer to your appliance improvement purposes without notice wireless router manual. to users. • LG ThinQ is not responsible for any network • Functions may vary by model. connection problems or any faults, malfunctions, or errors caused by network connection.
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Installing the LG ThinQ LG Electronics will also provide open source code to Application you on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost of performing such distribution (such as the cost of...
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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.
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global_main.book.book Page 34 Wednesday, May 20, 2020 3:38 PM MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Cleaning the appliance. Otherwise, injury may occur due to the weight of stored foods. General Cleaning Tips • Detach the shelves and drawers and clean them with water, and then dry them sufficiently, •...
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37.8 °C. - Visit your local dealer or distributor or contact • Protect filter from freezing. Drain filter when the LG Electronics Customer Information temperatures drop below 4.4 °C. Centre. For further assistance, visit our website at lg.com •...
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Push fit connector type CAUTION Remove the screw cap. • 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.
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global_main.book.book Page 37 Wednesday, May 20, 2020 3:38 PM 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. Check the power of other appliances. •...
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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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global_main.book.book Page 39 Wednesday, May 20, 2020 3:38 PM TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Water does not come The supply valve may be turned off. (For Plumbed models Only) out. • Open the water supply valve. • Check if the fridge compartment temperature is too cold, as the water filter can freeze and block the water flow to the dispenser.
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global_main.book.book Page 40 Wednesday, May 20, 2020 3:38 PM 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?
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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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global_main.book.book Page 42 Wednesday, May 20, 2020 3:38 PM TROUBLESHOOTING Noises Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution The appliance is noisy Is the appliance installed on a weak floor or improperly levelled? and generates • Install the appliance on a solid and flat area. abnormal sounds.
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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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