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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
MFL72073926
Rev.00_030724
Copyright © 2024 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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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 MFL72073926 Rev.00_030724 Copyright © 2024 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Before Use ......................16 Product Features....................18 Control Panel ....................21 InstaView......................22 Door in Door .....................23 Drawer.......................23 Shelf ........................24 Icemaker ......................24 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

    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 4 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 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. The room must be 1 m² in size for every 8 g of R600a refrigerant inside the appliance.
  • Page 7 • 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 8 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • 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 9: 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 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 bucket in the freezer compartment...
  • Page 11: Installation

    INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Before Installation • The internal temperatures could be affected by the location of the appliance, the ambient temperature, the frequency of door opening and Dimensions and Clearances so on. Too small of a distance from adjacent items may •...
  • Page 12: Removing The Fridge And Freezer Door

    INSTALLATION Removing the Fridge and Rotate the hinge lever counterclockwise. Lift Freezer Door the top hinge free of the hinge lever latch If your entrance door is too narrow for the appliance to pass through, remove the appliance doors and pass the appliance laterally. WARNING •...
  • Page 13: Levelling And Door Alignment

    INSTALLATION Removing the Fridge Door Lift the fridge door until it is free of the bottom hinge assembly. Disconnect all wire harnesses CAUTION NOTE • Place the door on a non-scratching surface with • The number of wire harnesses may vary the inner side facing up.
  • Page 14 INSTALLATION • The refrigerator is heavy and should be installed NOTE on a rigid and solid surface. - Spanner Type A • Some timber flooring may cause levelling difficulties if it flexes excessively. Door Alignment for Freezer and Fridge Door If the door of the appliance is not level, adjust the - Spanner Type B difference in the height of appliance door.
  • Page 15: Turning On The Power

    INSTALLATION Use the spanner to fasten the keeper nut by Tape parts such as shelves and the door handle turning it to the right. to prevent from falling off while moving the appliance. Move the appliance with more than two people carefully.
  • Page 16: Operation

    Storing Foods Effectively NOTE • Food may freeze or spoil if stored at the wrong • Contact the LG Electronics customer information temperature. Set the refrigerator to the correct centre if the alarm sound continues even after temperature for the food being stored.
  • Page 17 OPERATION • Place the refrigerated food or frozen food in starting from the top shelf. Food items will freeze each fridge or freezer compartment most quickly in the zone. immediately after purchasing. • To get better air circulation, insert all inner parts •...
  • 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. 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 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. 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 20 OPERATION NOTE • The number of freezer drawers with two star section may vary depending on model purchased. Fridge Shelf Stores refrigerated foods and fresh foods. • Stores the foods with higher moisture content at the front of the shelf. •...
  • Page 21: Control Panel

    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 22: Instaview

    OPERATION Express Freeze This function can quickly freeze a large amount of ice or frozen foods. • Press the Express Freeze button to activate the function for 24 hours. The function automatically shuts off after 24 hours. • This function is enabled and disabled in turn each time you press the button. •...
  • Page 23: Door In Door

    OPERATION Using the InstaView Using the Door in Door The InstaView lets you see if you’re running low on Pull the lever at the bottom of the door upwards frequently used items like beverages and snacks, until the door in door opens. without opening the fridge door.
  • Page 24: Shelf

    OPERATION Keep fruits and vegetables fresh. Adjust the • Do not clean glass shelves with warm water while they are cold. Shelves may break if controller to meet individual storage needs. exposed to sudden temperature changes or impact. Removing/Refitting the Shelf Tilt up the front of the shelf and then lift the shelf straight up.
  • Page 25 OPERATION • If half-frozen ice is put into the ice storage bin, it Rotate the icemaker handle clockwise. will cause the exiting ice cubes to lump together. It takes about 4 hours at - 20 °C for ice production. • If the freezer door is frequently opened, warm air enters the freezer compartment.
  • Page 26: Door Basket

    OPERATION Door Basket Removing/Refitting the Door Basket Hold both edges of the basket and remove it by lifting it upward. Refit the door baskets in the reverse order of the removal process.
  • Page 27: Smart Functions

    Search for and install the LG ThinQ application 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.
  • Page 28: Smart Diagnosis

    Internet service provider or refer to your Open Source Software Notice wireless router manual. Information • LG ThinQ is not responsible for any network connection problems or any faults, To obtain the source code that is contained in this malfunctions, or errors caused by network product, under GPL, LGPL, MPL, and other open connection.
  • Page 29 Using Audible Diagnosis to Diagnose Issues Follow the instructions below to use the audible diagnosis method. • Launch the LG ThinQ application and select the Smart Diagnosis feature in the menu. Follow the instructions for audible diagnosis provided in the LG ThinQ application.
  • Page 30: Maintenance Cleaning

    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 • Performing manual defrosting, maintenance or the appliance.
  • Page 31: Deodorizer

    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. Pull out the upper fridge drawer. CAUTION •...
  • Page 32: 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 33 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 34 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 35 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 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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