Control Panel ....................18 Icemaker ......................21 Folding Shelf ( * ) ....................22 Other Functions....................22 SMART FUNCTIONS ..............23 Using LG SmartThinQ Application ..............23 Using Smart Diagnosis™ ................25 MAINTENANCE ................27 Notes for Cleaning ..................27 Cleaning the Door Basket ................27 Cleaning the Shelf ...................28 Cleaning the Vegetable Drawer ..............28...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. This symbol is displayed to indicate matters and operations that can cause risk.
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• Ensure that the socket outlet 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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• The appliance should be connected to a dedicated power line which is separately fused. • Do not use a multi socket outlet which is not properly grounded (portable). In case of using a properly-grounded multi socket outlet (portable), use the multi socket outlet with the current capacity of the power code rating or higher and use the multi socket outlet only for the appliance.
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• Do not bend the power cable excessively or place a heavy object on • If water penetrates electrical parts of the appliance, disconnect power plug and contact an LG Electronics customer information centre. • Do not place hands or metallic objects inside the area emitting the cold air, cover or heat releasing grille on the back.
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LPG, combustible spray, insecticide, air freshener, cosmetics, etc.) near the appliance. • 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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• 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. • Do not use a hair drier to dry the inside of the appliance or place a candle inside to remove the odours.
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• Refrigerant leaking out of the pipes could ignite or cause an explosion. • The amount of refrigerant in your particular appliance is shown on the identification plate inside the appliance. • Never start up an appliance showing any signs of damage. If in doubt, consult your dealer.
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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 • Do not tilt the appliance to pull or push it when transporting. •...
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Maintenance • 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...
NOTE NOTE • Reversing the doors must be performed by the qualified personnel of LG Electronics. If not, the • The height (B) of the appliance may differ from doors will not be covered by the warranty. model to model.
Leveling the Appliance To avoid vibration, the unit must be leveled. If required, adjust the leveling screws to compensate for the uneven floor. The front should be slightly higher than the rear to aid in door closing. Leveling screws can be turned easily by tipping the cabinet slightly.
This is where water to supply the dispenser. It requires manual filling. (Non plumbed models only) Smart Diagnosis Unit Using this function when contacting LG Electronics customer information centre to help make an accurate diagnosis when the appliance operates abnormally or a failure occurs.
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Fridge Shelf This is where refrigerated foods and other items are stored. • The shelf height can be adjusted by inserting the shelf in another groove of different height. • Store the foods with higher moisture content at the front of the shelf. •...
Notes for Operation Storing Foods Effectively • Store frozen food or refrigerated food inside • Users should keep in mind that frost can form. If sealed containers. the door is not closed completely, if the humidity is high during the summer, or if the freezer door •...
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Max Freezing Capacity • The Express Freeze function will set the freezer to its maximum freezing capacity. This generally takes up to 24 hours and automatically switches off. • If the maximum freezing capacity is to be used, Express Freeze must be switched on for seven hours before fresh produce is placed in the freezer compartment.
Control Panel Units and Functions <Type 1> On the Fridge Door <Type 2> Inside the Fridge Fridge Temperature Eco Friendly • This sets the fridge target temperature. • This controls the Power Save mode for lowering energy consumption. Express Cool Wi-Fi •...
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Setting the Temperature Setting Express Freeze This sets the fridge temperature or freezer The function can quickly freeze a large amount of temperature. ice or frozen foods. • Press the Fridge button or Freezer button to • When you press the Express Freeze button for adjust the temperature.
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Water Dispenser ( * ) CAUTION Press the lever of the water dispenser to get cold • Children should not be allowed near the water. dispenser tank. If the child drops the water dispenser tank while it is completely filled with water , injury may occur.
Icemaker Taking Out Ice Rotate the ice separation handle on the This is where ice is manually produced and stored. icemaker clockwise. NOTE • You can remove the ice tray or ice storage bin if you do not use it to create more space inside the freezer.
• When this occurs, do not turn off the power and immediately contact the LG Electronics customer information centre. If you turn off the power, the repair technician from the LG Electronics customer information centre may have difficulty finding the problem.
(WPA2 is router. recommended) and register the product again. Installing LG SmartThinQ Search for the LG SmartThinQ application from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store on a smart phone. Follow instructions to download and install NOTE the application.
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Features for Wi-Fi models Press and hold the Wi-Fi button for 3 seconds to Communicate with the appliance from a smart temporarily turn it off. Run the LG SmartThinQ phone using the convenient smart features. application and follow the instructions in the application to register the appliance.
• If the door has been open for longer than 60 Use this function if you need an accurate diagnosis seconds, close the door and repeat steps by an LG Electronics customer information centre 1 and 2. when the appliance malfunctions or fails. Use this...
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NOTE • Position the phone so that its microphone is aligned with the speaker hole. • The Smart Diagnosis™ sound is generated after around three seconds. • Do not take the phone off the speaker hole while the data is transmitted. •...
Please, contact • When removing a shelf or drawer from inside the LG Electronics customer information centre. the appliance, remove all stored foods from the shelf or drawer to prevent injury or damage to the appliance.
Cleaning the Shelf Hold the center of the frame shelf. Slightly lift up the frame shelf and pull it out. Removing the Fridge/Freezer Shelf Remove the shelf by pulling it out while slightly lifting the rear edge of the fridge shelf. Refitting the Folding Shelf Mount them in the reverse order of the removal process.
Cleaning the Water Lift the vegetable drawer up and remove it by pulling it out. Dispenser Cleaning the Dispenser Tray Refitting the Vegetable Drawer Insert the bottom of the vegetable drawer into its original position and gently push it back in while The dispenser tray may become wet easily due lowering it.
Does the inside lamp inside lamp in the appliance as they are not appliance does not in the appliance turn serviceable. If the inside lamp does not turn turn on. off? on, please contact the LG Electronics customer information centre.
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Symptoms Reason Solution Is the appliance • Adjust the front feet to raise the front side slightly. leaning forward? Were the shelves • Refit the shelves if needed. The appliance door is properly assembled? not closed tightly. • If you apply too much force or speed when Did you close the door closing the door, it may remain briefly open with excessive force?
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Symptoms Reason Solution Is the air entry or • Make sure that air entry or exit is not blocked so exit of the freezer that the air can circulate inside. compartment blocked? Frost has formed in the freezer compartment. Is the freezer compartment •...
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Symptoms Reason Solution The defrost control will click when the automatic defrost cycle begins and ends. The Clicking noises thermostat control (or • Normal Operation appliance control on some models) will also click when cycling on and off. Rattling noises may come from the flow of appliance, the water line on the back of...
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• Find the Wi-Fi network connected to your Wi-Fi that you are smartphone and remove it, then register your trying to connect to is appliance on LG SmartThinQ. incorrect. Mobile data for your • Turn off the Mobile data of your smartphone and smartphone is turned register the appliance using the Wi-Fi network.