OPERATION Before Use ......................18 Product Features....................20 Control Panel ....................23 InstaView......................24 Drawer.......................24 Extra Space .......................26 Shelf ........................27 Icemaker ......................27 Door Basket ......................28 Color Mode .......................28 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application ..................30 Smart Diagnosis ....................31 MAINTENANCE Cleaning ......................33 Air Filter ......................34 TROUBLESHOOTING...
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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, repair, or modify the appliance. Contact an LG Electronics customer information centre if you move and install the appliance in a different location.
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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 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. • 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...
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 Accessories Removing the Left/Right Fridge Door The number of wire harnesses may vary depending on the model. Disconnect all wire harnesses Spanner C-Clip (Snap Ring) Top Cover Screw Rotate the hinge lever clockwise. Lift the top Removing the Fridge and hinge free of the hinge lever latch Freezer Door...
INSTALLATION Twist the hinge to raise the pivoting end so that CAUTION the door can be lifted off. • Place the door on a non-scratching surface with the inner side facing up. Removing the Freezer Doors Unscrew the screw that attaches the lower Remove the door by lifting it off the lower hinge cover and remove the cover.
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INSTALLATION Door Alignment - Spanner Type B The fridge and freezer doors have adjustable nuts, located on the bottom hinge, to raise and lower the door for proper alignment. If the space between the doors is uneven, follow the instructions below to align the door using the wrench (included with the owner's manual).
INSTALLATION Fridge Type B • Type B Left Fridge Door The left fridge door has an adjustable nut, located on the bottom hinge, to raise and lower the door for proper alignment. Insert only one C-Clip on the middle hinge of the If the space between the doors is uneven, follow the instructions below to align the left door: inner door section as shown.
INSTALLATION • To turn off the appliance, disconnect the power plug from the outlet socket. Moving the Appliance for Relocation Moving the Appliance Remove all food from inside the appliance. Pull the power plug out, insert and fix it into the power plug hook at the rear or on top of the appliance.
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.
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OPERATION • Place the refrigerated food or frozen food in • To get better air circulation, insert all inner parts each fridge or freezer compartment like baskets, drawers, and shelves. immediately after purchasing. • Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in Freezing the Maximum Amount the refrigerator, so that it is not in contact with or drip onto other food.
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. Illumination Sensor Detects the level of illuminance and adjusts the LED lighting on the door accordingly. InstaView Knock twice on the glass to turn the LED light inside the InstaView on or off.
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OPERATION Interior *1 This feature is only available on some models. Bluetooth Speaker Connect a Bluetooth-supported device to your appliance to use the Bluetooth speaker. Refer to the Operation section for more information. Control Panel Sets the fridge temperature and freezer temperature. LED Lamp The LED lamps inside the fridge light up when you open the door.
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OPERATION Prevents cold air from leaking from the appliance. CAUTION • To reduce the risk of scratching the door or breaking the center door mullion, make sure that the folding door mullion is folded in before closing the left-hand door. •...
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. Air Filter Replace the air filter when the indicator light turns on. After replacing the air filter, press and hold the Air Filter button for 3 seconds to turn the indicator light off.
OPERATION NOTE • If there is any finger or skin contacts to the control panel while cleaning it, the button function may operate. • The displayed temperature is the target temperature, and not the actual temperature of the appliance. The actual appliance temperature depends on the food inside the appliance. •...
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OPERATION • Fruit lets moist air out of the crisper for best Mount the fridge drawer in the reverse order of storage of fruit. the removal process. Using the Fresh Tray This feature is only available on some models. Use the fresh tray to store frequently-used items that require easy access.
OPERATION Mount the freezer drawer in the reverse order NOTE of the removal process. • You can move the fresh tray left or right to find the proper position. CAUTION • The drawers are heavy. Always use two hands when removing or refitting the drawers to avoid product damage or personal injury.
OPERATION Shelf Tilt the front of the shelf up and guide the shelf hooks into the slots at a desired height. CAUTION • Glass shelves are heavy. Use special care when Lower the front of the shelf so that the hooks removing them.
Set the LED color and lighting duration of the • You can remove the icemaker or ice storage bin door panels in the LG ThinQ application. to create more space inside the freezer if you do • Use the Color Collection function to change not use it.
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OPERATION • The Music Collection function changes the brighter or darker than the ambient light colors of the LEDs in the door panels in requires. response to music. • If two or more refrigerators are installed together, there may be a time difference between when a function operates on each refrigerator.
• Settings - Allows you to set various options on the refrigerator and in the application. Run the LG ThinQ application and sign in with your existing account or create an LG account NOTE to sign in.
Internet service provider or refer to your wireless router manual. Statement • LG ThinQ is not responsible for any network This equipment shall be installed and used at a connection problems or any faults, minimum distance of 20 cm from the human body.
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If you experience a problem with your Wi-Fi equipped appliance, it can transmit 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.
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Cleaning Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners. Dry thoroughly with a soft dedicated cloth. Do not use contaminated cloths when cleaning the General Cleaning Tips stainless steel doors. Always use a dedicated cloth and wipe in the same direction as the grain. •...
- When the air filter indicator lights up. on the fridge wall. • To purchase the air filter: - Visit your local dealer or distributor or contact the LG Electronics Customer Information Centre. For further assistance, visit our website at lg.com Rotate the filter cover counterclockwise to release the tabs, and remove the cover.
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MAINTENANCE CAUTION • If you wash the filter with water, the filter performance may also deteriorate. • Caution should be taken not to change the direction of the filter to be inserted into the filter cover.
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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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Frost or condensation Is the installation environment humid? has formed inside or • Condensation can appear on the exterior of the appliance if the installation outside the appliance. area is too humid or on a humid day such as a rainy day. Wipe off any moisture with a dry cloth.
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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...
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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.