Before Use ......................20 Product Features....................23 Control Panel ....................27 Ice and Water Dispenser.................28 Automatic Icemaker ..................31 Door in Door .....................32 Drawer.......................33 Shelf ........................33 Door Basket ......................34 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application ..................35 Smart Diagnosis ....................35 MAINTENANCE Cleaning ......................36 Deodorizer ......................37 Water Filter .......................37...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service................40...
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 responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. • Do not damage the refrigerant circuit. • Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process. •...
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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.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS amount of refrigerant used. The room must be 1 m² in size for every 8 g of R600a refrigerant inside the appliance. • Refrigerant leaking out of the pipes could ignite or cause an explosion. • The amount of refrigerant in your particular appliance is shown on the identification plate inside the appliance.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS plug. For more details on grounding, inquire at an LG Electronics customer information centre. • This appliance is equipped with a power cord having an equipment- grounding conductor and a grounding power plug. The power plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet socket that is installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
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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. •...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION CAUTION To reduce the risk of minor injury to persons, malfunction, or damage to the product or property when using this product, follow basic precautions, including the following: Installation • After unpacking, check the appliance for any damage that may have occurred during transit.
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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 bucket in the freezer compartment...
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Before Installation • The climate class can be found on the rating label. Dimensions and Clearances Ambient Temperature Climate Class Too small of a distance from adjacent items may Range ºC result in the degradation of freezing capability and SN (Extended +10 - +32 increased electricity costs.
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.
INSTALLATION Push the water tube into the hole of the tap WARNING connector supplied in the accessories. The pipe • Only connect the water line to a cold water should be held firmly whilst the connector is supply. Failure to do so may cause the water pushed onto the pipe.
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.
INSTALLATION the appliance has cooled completely, your food Open the door and use the spanner may spoil. loosen the keeper nut by turning it to the left. • To turn off the appliance, disconnect the power plug from the outlet socket. Moving the Appliance for Relocation Use the spanner...
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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.
• Do not put food near the temperature sensor of NOTE the fridge compartment. Keep a distance of at least 3 cm from the sensor. • Contact the LG Electronics customer information centre if the alarm sound continues even after closing all doors. Storing Foods Effectively •...
OPERATION Maximum Freezing Capacity • Store frozen food or refrigerated food inside sealed containers. • For maximum freezing capacity, set the freezer • Check the expiration date and label (storage temperature to the coldest temperature setting. instructions) before storing food in the •...
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OPERATION • Two star frozen food compartments are suitable for storing pre-frozen food, storing or making icecream and making ice cubes. • Two star compartments are not suitable for the freezing of fresh food. • Two star compartment(s) are available in selected models and in accordance with standard IEC 62552.
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.
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OPERATION LED Lamp The LED lamps inside the appliance light up when you open the door. 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.
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OPERATION Stores water to supply the dispenser. It requires manual filling. Fridge Drawer Keeps fruits and vegetables fresh. 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/Off Press and hold the Ice On/Off button for three seconds to turn the automatic icemaker On/Off. Express Freeze This function can quickly freeze a large amount of ice or frozen foods.
OPERATION Express Cool This function can quickly cool a large amount of foods such as vegetable, fruit and so on. • This function is enabled and disabled in turn each time you press the button. • This function automatically terminates after a specific period has passed. Non Plumbing The Non Plumbing icon is illuminated when the water dispenser tank is installed correctly.
OPERATION Cleaning the Dispenser tank. If ice is not used frequently or the freezer set temperature is too warm, it may also lump together. Cleaning the Ice and Water Outlet Wipe the water outlet or ice outlet frequently • It is normal for milky / cloudy water to be with a clean cloth as it may get dirty easily.
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OPERATION Remove the water dispenser tank by pulling it Refit the water dispenser tank on the fridge out while holding the handle. shelf. WARNING Open the cover or cap of the water dispenser tank. • Fill with potable water only into icemaker or dispenser water tank.
Remove the frost tank and the water supply for a possible source. that accumulates by removing the ice bucket and If the problem continues, contact the LG clearing the passage with a rubber spatula. Electronics customer information centre. Do not...
OPERATION Turning the Icemaker On/Off Hold and remove the cover of the automatic icemaker by lifting it upward. To turn the automatic icemaker On/Off, press and hold the Ice On/Off button on the control panel for three seconds. CAUTION • Do not keep the power turned on to the icemaker if the water line is not connected.
OPERATION Using the Door in Door Lift the vegetable drawer up and remove it by pulling it out. Pull the lever at the bottom of the door upwards until the door in door opens. There is plenty of storage space inside the door in door and its surrounding baskets, allowing you to store food in an organized manner.
OPERATION Mount the shelves in the reverse order of the 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. Door Basket Removing/Refitting the Door Basket Hold both edges of the basket and remove it by...
Follow the instructions below to use the audible smartphone. diagnosis method. LG ThinQ Application Feature • Launch the LG ThinQ application and select the Smart Diagnosis feature in the menu. Follow the instructions for audible diagnosis provided *1 This feature is only available on some models.
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Cleaning defrosted water cannot evaporate from the rear drain pan. General Cleaning Tips • For the appliance exterior, use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. • Performing manual defrosting, maintenance or Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners.
MAINTENANCE do so could cause loss of cooling, higher energy Press on the hooks on the deodorizer and usage and compressor overheating. remove it. Dry the deodorizer using a hair dryer or leave it Deodorizer in the sunlight to dry. •...
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• Do not install if water pressure exceeds 827 kPa. - Visit your local dealer or distributor or contact If your water pressure exceeds 827 kPa, you the LG Electronics Customer Information must install a pressure limiting valve. Contact a Centre. For further assistance, visit our plumbing professional if you are uncertain how website at lg.com...
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 •...
• 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.
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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