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LG GBG5160CEV Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
FRIDGE & FREEZER
Before beginning installation, read these instructions
carefully. This will simplify installation and ensure that the
product is installed correctly and safely. Leave these
instructions near the product after installation for future
reference.
ENGLISH
MFL71400089
Rev.02_022525
Copyright © 2024-2025 LG Electronics. All Rights Reserved
Scan the QR code to see the manual.
www.lg.com

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  • Page 1 Before beginning installation, read these instructions carefully. This will simplify installation and ensure that the product is installed correctly and safely. Leave these instructions near the product after installation for future reference. ENGLISH www.lg.com MFL71400089 Rev.02_022525 Copyright © 2024-2025 LG Electronics. All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Moving the Appliance for Relocation ............14 OPERATION Before Use ......................15 Product Features....................18 Control Panel ....................21 InstaView......................22 Icemaker ......................22 Shelf ........................23 Fridge Drawer....................24 Freezer Drawer....................26 Door Basket ......................26 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application ..................27 Smart Diagnosis ....................29 MAINTENANCE Cleaning ......................30 TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service................31 APPENDIX...
  • Page 3 CARING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT ..............37...

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6 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 or repair the appliance.

  • Page 7: Installation

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. In order to avoid the creation of a flammable gas air mixture if a leak in the refrigerating circuit occurs, the size of the room in which the appliance is used should correspond to the amount of refrigerant used.

  • Page 8: Operation

    • 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.
  • Page 9 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • 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. • Do not place hands or metallic objects inside the area emitting the cold air, cover or heat releasing grille on the back.

  • Page 10: Caution

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - If using an icemaker or dispenser water tank, make sure to fill it with potable water only. Disposal • When discarding the appliance, remove the door gasket while leaving the shelves and baskets in place and keep children away from the appliance.
  • Page 11 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.

  • Page 12: Installation Before Installation

    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 •...

  • Page 13: Levelling The Appliance

    NOTE • Reversing the doors must be performed by the Connecting the Appliance qualified personnel of LG Electronics. If not, the doors will not be covered by the warranty. To turn on the appliance, connect the power plug into the outlet socket. Do not double up with other...

  • Page 14: Moving The Appliance For Relocation

    INSTALLATION - Use cardboard, floor mat or carpet to prevent NOTE scratches on the floor when installing or moving the appliance. • After connecting the power supply cord (or plug) to the outlet, wait enough time before you put - Do not move the appliance in zigzags. food into the appliance.

  • Page 15: Operation

    If you turn off the power, NOTE the repair technician from the our information • Contact the LG Electronics customer information centre may have difficulty finding the problem. centre if the alarm sound continues even after closing all doors.

  • Page 16: Maximum Freezing Capacity

    OPERATION • Ensure there is sufficient space between stored • Cool hot food before storing. If too much hot foods. This allows cold air to be circulated evenly food is placed inside, the internal temperature of and lowers electricity bills. the appliance can increase and negatively affect other foods stored in the appliance.
  • Page 17 OPERATION • Express Freeze function will allow the freezer to reach its maximum freezing capacity. This generally takes up to 24 hours and automatically switches off. • Express Freeze must be switched on for 7 hours before fresh products are placed in the freezer compartment.

  • Page 18: Product Features

    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. InstaView Knock twice on the glass to turn the LED light inside the InstaView on or off.
  • Page 19 OPERATION 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. • Stores the foods with higher moisture content at the front of the shelf. •...
  • Page 20 OPERATION • You can move this egg tray to a desired position except for the top shelf of the fridge or the vegetable drawer. Upper Door Basket Stores small packages of refrigerated foods, drinks and sauce containers. Lower Door Basekt Stores big packages of refrigerated foods and drinks.

  • Page 21: Control Panel

    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.

  • Page 22: Instaview

    OPERATION 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.

  • Page 23: Shelf

    OPERATION Removing/Refitting the shelf • If you open and close the freezer door frequently, it may take longer for water to be frozen. CAUTION • Remove the Fresh Zone, Fresh Zone shelf and Fresh Converter before removing the Fresh NOTE Converter shelf.

  • Page 24: Fridge Drawer

    OPERATION Using the Food Cover Tilt the shelf slightly and remove it by pulling it out. Take out the cover from underneath the shelf with the fridge door wide open, Refit the shelf in the reverse order of the removal process. Removing the food cover Fridge Drawer Remove the food cover with the fridge door wide...
  • Page 25 OPERATION NOTE • Do not store vegetables and fruits with Fish or Meat mode in the chill compartment as they may freeze due to the lower temperature. Removing/Refitting the Fresh Zone Refit the drawer in the reverse order of the removal process.

  • Page 26: Freezer Drawer

    OPERATION Door Basket Lift the drawer up and remove it by pulling it out. Removing/Refitting the Door Basket Hold both edges of the basket and remove it by lifting it upward. Refit the drawer in the reverse order of the removal process.

  • Page 27: Smart Functions

    • The application is subject to change for on a smartphone. appliance improvement purposes without notice to users. Run the LG ThinQ application and sign in with • Functions may vary by model. your existing account or create an LG account to sign in.

  • Page 28: Declaration Of Conformity

    To check your network frequency, contact your Internet service provider or refer to your Radio Equipment Specifications wireless router manual. • LG ThinQ is not responsible for any network connection problems or any faults, Module Name LCWB-001 malfunctions, or errors caused by network connection.

  • Page 29: Smart Diagnosis

    SMART FUNCTIONS LG Electronics will also provide open source code to • Launch the LG ThinQ application and select the you on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost of Smart Diagnosis feature in the menu. Follow performing such distribution (such as the cost of...

  • Page 30: Maintenance Cleaning

    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.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 32 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.

  • Page 33: Parts And Features

    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.
  • Page 34 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. Does the rear of the appliance touch the wall? •...

  • Page 35: Customer Care And Service

    • 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 •...
  • Page 36 TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE • The model name can be found on the rating label of the appliance. • This product contains a light source of energy efficiency class G.

  • Page 37: Appendix

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