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. • If the power cord is damaged or the hole of the outlet socket is loose, do not use the power cord and contact an authorized service centre. •...
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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 or repair the appliance. • Do not use a hair drier to dry the inside of the appliance or place a candle inside to remove the odours.
• 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.
• 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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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do not place heavy or fragile objects, containers filled with liquid, combustible substances, flammable objects (such as candles, lamps, etc.), or heating devices (such as stoves, heaters, etc.) on the appliance. • Do not place any electronic appliance (such as heater and mobile phone) inside the appliance.
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. • 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.
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 •...
INSTALLATION Moving the Appliance for Turn the levelling leg clockwise to raise that Relocation side of the appliance or counterclockwise to lower it. Moving the Appliance Remove all food from inside the appliance. Fix the power plug. • Models with a power plug hook: Pull the power plug out, insert and fix it into the power plug hook at the rear or on top of the appliance.
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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 The appearance or components of the appliance may differ from model to model. *1 This feature is only available on some models. LED Lamp The LED lamps inside the appliance light up when you open the door.
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OPERATION • The actual number of drawers will differ from model to model. Fresh Converter As a drawer compartment, this is where meat, fish and vegetables are stored. Air Filter Reduces odours inside the fridge compartment Movable Egg Tray Stores eggs. •...
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 or one level from the default temperature...
OPERATION NOTE • The control panel will turn off automatically for energy saving. • If there is any finger or skin contacts to the control panel while cleaning it, the button function may operate. Water Dispenser • Wipe the dispenser outlet frequently with a clean cloth as it may get dirty easily.
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OPERATION Type 2 Open the cap on the top of the water tank. Press the Push button. Hold the water tank with both hands and pull it up. Fill the water tank with potable water and close the cap. Mount the water tank in the reverse order of the removal process.
OPERATION Type 1 Hold the water tank with both hands and pull it • Make sure the water tank is assembled properly. WARNING Open the cap on the top of the water tank. • Fill with potable water only. Do not fill the water tank with beverages or hot water.
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OPERATION Clean the water tank and the water valve in Remove the water tank cover. running water. Wipe the inside and outside of the water tank and the fridge door with a clean cloth. Mount the water tank in the reverse order of the removal process.
• If discolored ice is dispensed, check the water To turn the automatic icemaker On/Off, press the tank and the water supply for a possible source. Ice On/Off button on the control panel. If the problem continues, contact the LG...
OPERATION Fill the ice tray with water up to the marked water CAUTION line. • Do not keep the power turned on to the icemaker if the water line is not connected. Doing so can damage the icemaker. WARNING Normal Sounds You May Hear •...
OPERATION Removing/Refitting the Fridge lever , where located in front of compartment, in either direction. Drawer Remove the contents of the drawer. Hold the handle of the drawer and pull it out completely until it stops. Lift the drawer up and remove it by pulling it out.
OPERATION Shelf Lift the drawer up and remove it by pulling it out. Removing/Refitting the Shelf Hold both sides of the shelf. Lift the shelf up and remove it by pulling it out. Refit the drawer in the reverse order of the Refit the shelf by sliding it inward until the shelf 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.
This equipment shall be installed and used at a minimum distance of 20 cm from the human body. • LG ThinQ is not responsible for any network connection problems or any faults, malfunctions, or errors caused by network connection.
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SMART FUNCTIONS troubleshooting data to a smartphone using the 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. Using Audible Diagnosis to...
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Cleaning thoroughly with a soft dedicated cloth. Do not use contaminated cloths when cleaning the stainless steel doors. Always use a dedicated General Cleaning Tips cloth and wipe in the same direction as the grain. This helps reduce surface staining and •...
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MAINTENANCE Pull out the lower fridge drawer. To assemble, first attach the left side, then press on the right side. Take out the Air Filter. Dry it using a hair dryer or by exposing it to sunlight. The filter is reusable. •...
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.
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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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? •...
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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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