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LG GC-M257CQFL Owner's Manual

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global_main.book.book Page 1 Monday, October 18, 2021 10:10 AM
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
MFL71798829
Rev.00_101821
Copyright © 2021 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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 MFL71798829 Rev.00_101821 Copyright © 2021 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Before Use ......................16 Product Features....................18 Control Panel ....................21 InstaView......................23 Door in Door .....................23 Drawer.......................23 Shelf ........................24 Icemaker ......................25 Door Basket ......................26 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application ..................27 Smart Diagnosis ....................28 MAINTENANCE Cleaning ......................30 Deodorizer ......................31 TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service................32...

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    global_main.book.book Page 3 Monday, October 18, 2021 10:10 AM 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.
  • Page 4 global_main.book.book Page 4 Monday, October 18, 2021 10:10 AM 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;...
  • Page 5 • 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.
  • Page 6 • 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 7 • 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.

  • Page 8: Caution

    global_main.book.book Page 8 Monday, October 18, 2021 10:10 AM 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.
  • Page 9 • Make sure not to get a hand or foot stuck upon opening or closing the appliance door or door in door. Maintenance • This appliance is equipped with maintenance-free LED interior light. Do not remove cover or LED lamp in any attempt to repair or change it. Contact an LG Electronics customer information centre.
  • Page 10 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...

  • Page 11: Installation

    global_main.book.book Page 11 Monday, October 18, 2021 10:10 AM 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 12: Removing The Fridge And Freezer Door

    global_main.book.book Page 12 Monday, October 18, 2021 10:10 AM INSTALLATION Removing the Fridge and Rotate the hinge lever counterclockwise. Lift the top hinge free of the hinge lever latch Freezer Door If your entrance door is too narrow for the appliance to pass through, remove the appliance doors and pass the appliance laterally.

  • Page 13: Levelling And Door Alignment

    global_main.book.book Page 13 Monday, October 18, 2021 10:10 AM INSTALLATION Removing the Fridge Door CAUTION Disconnect all wire harnesses • Place the door on a non-scratching surface with the inner side facing up. Refitting the Fridge and Freezer Door Refit the doors in the reverse sequence of their removal once the appliance has been passed through all access doors.
  • Page 14 global_main.book.book Page 14 Monday, October 18, 2021 10:10 AM INSTALLATION Levelling the Appliance Door Alignment for Freezer and Fridge Door The appliance has two front levelling legs. Adjust the legs to alter the tilt from front to back or side to If the door of the appliance is not level, adjust the side.

  • Page 15: Turning On The Power

    global_main.book.book Page 15 Monday, October 18, 2021 10:10 AM INSTALLATION Move the appliance with more than two people NOTE carefully. When transporting the appliance over a long distance, keep the appliance • Leveling the doors may not be possible when the upright.

  • Page 16: Operation Before Use

    NOTE specifications. If you wish to minimise the impact • Contact the LG Electronics customer information on the food storage due to a temperature rise, centre if the alarm sound continues even after seal or wrap the stored food in several layers.
  • Page 17 global_main.book.book Page 17 Monday, October 18, 2021 10:10 AM OPERATION • Do not store food for a long period of time if it NOTE spoils easily at a low temperature. • Do not place unfrozen food in direct contact with •...

  • Page 18: Product Features

    global_main.book.book Page 18 Monday, October 18, 2021 10:10 AM 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. 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.
  • Page 19 global_main.book.book Page 19 Monday, October 18, 2021 10:10 AM OPERATION Interior (Two star *1 This feature is only available on some models. Door in Door Model: InstaView Door in Door Model: LED Lamp The LED lamps inside the appliance light up when you open the door.
  • Page 20 global_main.book.book Page 20 Monday, October 18, 2021 10:10 AM OPERATION Temperature Sensor This sensor senses the temperature of the fridge compartment. • Maintain the distance between the sensor and food to accurately sense the temperature. Freezer Shelf Stores frozen food such as meat, fish, and ice cream. •...

  • Page 21: Control Panel

    global_main.book.book Page 21 Monday, October 18, 2021 10:10 AM OPERATION Fridge Drawer Stores fruits and vegetables to keep fresh for as long as possible. 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.
  • Page 22 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. Express Cool This function can quickly cool a large amount of foods such as vegetable, fruit and so on.

  • Page 23: Instaview

    global_main.book.book Page 23 Monday, October 18, 2021 10:10 AM OPERATION InstaView • The InstaView Door in Door function may activate if a loud noise occurs near the refrigerator. This feature is only available on some models. • Clean the glass door with a dry cloth. To remove Using the InstaView Door in stubborn stains, slightly moisten a clean cloth Door...

  • Page 24: Shelf

    global_main.book.book Page 24 Monday, October 18, 2021 10:10 AM OPERATION • Make sure that the fridge doors are fully open CAUTION before removing and refitting the drawers. • Always empty the drawers before removing them, and use both hands when removing and Using the Vegetable Drawer refitting them.

  • Page 25: Icemaker

    global_main.book.book Page 25 Monday, October 18, 2021 10:10 AM OPERATION exposed to sudden temperature changes or Icemaker Type A impact. Hold the handle of ice tray and pull it out. • Make sure that shelves are level from one side to the other.

  • Page 26: Door Basket

    global_main.book.book Page 26 Monday, October 18, 2021 10:10 AM OPERATION Icemaker Type B Fill the ice tray with potable waterand place it in the freezer compartment. After the water is frozen, hold theice tray at its ends and twist gently. NOTE •...

  • Page 27: Smart Functions

    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.

  • Page 28: Smart Diagnosis

    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...
  • Page 29 Page 29 Monday, October 18, 2021 10:10 AM 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.

  • Page 30: Maintenance Cleaning

    global_main.book.book Page 30 Monday, October 18, 2021 10:10 AM MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Cleaning Cleaning the Interior • When 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 •...

  • Page 31: Deodorizer

    global_main.book.book Page 31 Monday, October 18, 2021 10:10 AM MAINTENANCE Deodorizer performance. Even if it falls off, it is not harmful. Wipe it off with a towel or cloth. Reusing the Deodorizer You can re-use the deodorizer by removing odors from the deodorizer.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    global_main.book.book Page 32 Monday, October 18, 2021 10:10 AM 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. •...
  • Page 33 global_main.book.book Page 33 Monday, October 18, 2021 10:10 AM TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution The appliance contains Is the fridge or freezer temperature set to 'Warm'? a bad smell. • Set the fridge or freezer temperature to a colder setting. Did you put in food with a strong smell? •...
  • Page 34 global_main.book.book Page 34 Monday, October 18, 2021 10:10 AM TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Frost or condensation Did you open and close the appliance door frequently or is the appliance has formed inside or door improperly closed? outside the appliance. •...
  • Page 35 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...
  • Page 36 • 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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