Moving the Appliance for Relocation ............13 OPERATION Before Use ......................15 Product Features....................18 Control Panel ....................20 Water Dispenser....................22 Icemaker ......................23 Fridge Drawer....................23 Door Basket ......................24 Shelf ........................25 Freezer Drawer....................25 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application ..................26 Smart Diagnosis ....................26 MAINTENANCE Cleaning ......................28 TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service................29...
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. • This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: - staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;...
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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. Risk of Fire and Flammable Materials •...
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• 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.
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• 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 put animals, such as pets into the appliance. • 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.
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 Dimensions and Clearances Too small of a distance from adjacent items may result in the degradation of freezing capability and increased electricity costs. Allow over 50 mm of clearance from each adjacent wall when installing the appliance.
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NOTE • Reversing the doors must be performed by the SN (Extended +10 - +32 Temperate) qualified personnel of LG Electronics. If not, the doors will not be covered by the warranty. N (Temperate) +16 - +32 ST (Subtropical) +16 - +38 / +18 - +38**...
INSTALLATION Levelling the Appliance the appliance has cooled completely, your food may spoil. Adjusting the Levelling Leg • To turn off the appliance, disconnect the power plug from the outlet socket. If the appliance seems unsteady, or the doors do not close easily, adjust the appliance’s tilt using the instructions below.
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INSTALLATION CAUTION - Do not move the appliance in zigzags. After installing the appliance, connect the power plug into a mains outlet socket and switch it on.
3 cm from the sensor. completely closed. NOTE Storing Foods Effectively • Contact the LG Electronics customer information • Food may freeze or spoil if stored at the wrong centre if the alarm sound continues even after temperature. Set the refrigerator to the correct closing all doors.
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OPERATION • Do not store food for a long period of time if it • In the event of a blackout, call the electricity spoils easily at a low temperature. company and ask how long it is going to last. •...
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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 CAUTION • Do not store short bottles on the bottle rack. The items may fall and cause an injury or appliance damage. Folding Shelf This is adjustable to meet individual storage needs. Bottle Rack Stores containers and tall bottles using the bottle rack. Fridge Drawer Stores fruits and vegetables to keep fresh for as long as possible.
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. Fridge Press this button repeatedly to select a desired temperature between 1 °C and 7 °C.
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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. Lock This locks the buttons on the control panel.
OPERATION NOTE • If there is any finger or skin contacts to the control panel while cleaning it, the button function may operate. Water Dispenser Cleaning the Dispenser Tray Wipe the entire area with a damp cloth. The This feature is only available on some models. dispenser tray may become wet easily due to Using the Dispenser spilled water.
OPERATION Fill the ice tray with water up to the marked water Open the cap on the top of the water tank. line. WARNING • Fill with potable water only. Fill the water tank with potable water and close CAUTION the cap.
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. Using Folding Shelf This feature is only available on some models. Store taller items, such as a gallon container or bottles, by pushing the front half of the shelf underneath the back half the shelf.
If you experience a problem while using the diagnosis method. appliance, this smart diagnosis feature will help you diagnose the problem. • Launch the LG ThinQ application and select the Smart Diagnosis feature in the menu. Follow NOTE the instructions for audible diagnosis provided in the LG ThinQ application.
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SMART FUNCTIONS Control Panel 2: Inside the Fridge Open the fridge door. Press the Vacation button. • If the door has been open for longer than 60 seconds, close the door and repeat steps 1 and 2. • Eco Friendly has been renamed Vacation. Hold the phone near the speaker hole.
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.
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.
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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? •...