OWNER'S MANUAL FRIDGE& FREEZER Read this owner's manual thoroughly before operating the appliance and keep it handy for reference at all times. www.lg.com Copyright © 2018 LG Electronics Inc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS This manual may contain images or content different from the model you purchased. This manual is subject to revision by the manufacturer. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..........................................................3 INSTALLATION ...........................................................................12 Dimensions and Clearances ...............................................................
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS EN 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. Read the part with this symbol carefully and follow the instructions in order to avoid risk.
• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications only. It should not be used for commercial, or catering purposes, or in any mobile application such as a caravan or boat. • Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance. • If the appliance is equipped with an LED lamp, do not remove lamp cover and LED lamp in any attempt to repair or service it. Please, contact the LG Electronics customer information centre.
• 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. • Install the appliance in a place where is easy to unplug the power plug of the appliance.
Operation •• Do not use the appliance for any purpose (storage of medical or experimental materials or shipping) other than any domestic household food storage use. •• Unplug the power plug during a severe thunderstorm or lightening or when not in use for a long period of time. •• Do not touch the power plug or the appliance controls with wet hands. •• Do not bend the power cable excessively or place a heavy object on it.
•• If there is a gas leakage (isobutane, propane, natural gas, etc.), do not touch the appliance or power plug and ventilate the area immediately. This appliance uses a refrigerant gas (isobutane,R600a). Although it uses a small amount of the gas, it is still combustible gas. Gas leakage during appliance transport, installation or operation can cause fire, explosion or injury if sparks are caused.
• 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. • The refrigerant and insulation blowing gas used in the appliance require special disposal procedures.
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. •• Make sure not to get a body part such as a hand or foot stuck while moving the appliance. Operation •• Do not touch frozen food or the metal parts in the freezer compartment with wet or damp hands. It may cause frostbite.
•• Never eat frozen foods immediately after they have been taken out in the freezer compartment. •• Do not use a thin crystal cup or chinaware when dispensing. •• Make sure not to get a hand or foot stuck upon opening or closing the appliance door or door in door. 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.
INSTALLATION EN Dimensions and Clearances Ambient Temperature •• 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.
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. Turn the leveling screws counterclockwise to raise the unit, clockwise to lower it. Connecting the Appliance After installing the appliance, connect the power plug into a socket outlet.
OPERATION EN Parts and Functions 7 Control Panel To set the freezer and fridge temperatures. Water Dispenser Tank ( * ) 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. LED Lamp The LED lamps inside the appliance light up when you open the door.
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. •• The actual number of shelves will differ from model to model. Folding Shelf ( * ) This is where refrigerated foods and high items are stored. Bottle Rack ( * ) This is where drinks tall bottles or containers are stored.
Notes for Operation •• Users should keep in mind that frost can form. If the door is not closed completely, if the humidity is high during the summer, or if the freezer door is opened frequently. •• Ensure there is sufficient space between food stored on the shelf or door basket to allow the door to close completely. •• Opening the door lets warm air enter the appliance, and may cause the internal temperature to rise.
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. Maximum Storage •• To get better air circulation, insert all drawers.
Control Panel Units and Functions On the Fridge Door Inside the Fridge Fridge Temperature •• This sets the fridge target temperature. Express Cool •• This sets Express Cool functions. Freezer Temperature •• This sets the freezer target temperature. Express Freeze •• This sets Express Freeze functions. Eco Friendly •• This controls the Power Save mode for lowering energy consumption. Wi-Fi •• This sets the appliance to connect to your home’s Wi-Fi network.
Notes for Using the Control Panel •• The control panel will turn on in any of the following cases. −− When the power is turned on −− When a button is pressed −− When the appliance door (fridge compartment) is opened •• The control panel will turn off automatically for energy saving in any of the following cases.
EN Setting Eco Friendly Water Dispenser ( * ) The function makes the fridge-freezer work in the power saving mode which is useful when you are away on a holiday as it reduces energy consumption. • Pressing the Eco Friendly button starts the operation with the lamp on, and pressing it again stops the operation. • When the Eco Friendly mode is on, the other buttons will not operate.
CAUTION •• Children should not be allowed near the dispenser tank. If the child drops the water dispenser tank while it is completely filled with water , injury may occur. Do not fill the water tank with drinks other than water of fill with hot water. •• Do not apply excessive force or impact when removing or assembling the water dispenser tank. Doing so can cause appliance damage or injury. Icemaker This is where ice is manually produced and stored.
Taking Out Ice 1 2 Rotate the ice separation handle on the icemaker clockwise. Folding Shelf ( * ) Store taller items such as bottles and food by folding the front half of the shelf. 1 Lift the front side of the shelf and shift it on its back side. 2 Lift the front side of the shelf and shift it under its back side. From this position, both sides of the shelf can be lifted up to free more space. Lift the ice storage bin slightly and remove.
Other Functions Door Open Alarm The alarm sounds 3 times in 30 second intervals if the door (fridge compartment is left open or not completely closed for one minute. •• Contact the LG Electronics customer information centre if the alarm sound continues even after closing the door. Failure Detection The appliance can automatically detect problems during the operation. •• If a problem is detected, the appliance may not operate and an error code is displayed even when any button is pressed.
SMART FUNCTIONS Using Smart Diagnosis™ • For appliances with the or logo Smart Diagnosis™ Through the Customer Information Centre Use this function if you need an accurate diagnosis by an LG Electronics customer information centre when the appliance malfunctions or fails. Use this function only to contact the service representative, not during normal operation. Display panel is inside the Fridge door 1 2 Open the fridge door. 3 Hold the phone on the upper right speaker hole.
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. • Hold the phone to the upper right speaker hole and wait while the data is transmitted.
MAINTENANCE EN Notes for Cleaning Cleaning the Door Basket • When removing a shelf or drawer from inside the appliance, remove all stored foods from the shelf or drawer to prevent injury or damage to the appliance. Removing the Fridge/Freezer Door Basket • • • • • • − Otherwise, injury may occur due to the weight of stored foods.
Cleaning the Shelf 3 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. CAUTION Refitting the Fridge/Freezer Shelf Mount them in the reverse order of the removal process.
EN 2 Lift the vegetable drawer up and remove it by pulling it out. Cleaning the Water 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 lowering it. The dispenser tray may become wet easily due to spilled ice or water. Wipe the entire area with a damp cloth. Cleaning the Water Outlet Wipe the water outlet frequently with a clean cloth as it may get dirty easily.
TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms There is no refrigeration or freezing. There is poor refrigeration or freezing. Reason Solution Is there a power interruption? •• Check the power of other appliances. If the power plug unplugged from the outlet? •• Plug the power plug in the outlet properly. Is the fridge or freezer temperature set to its warmest setting? •• Set the fridge or freezer temperature to ‘Medium’.
EN Symptoms The appliance door is not closed tightly. It is difficult to open the appliance door. Reason Solution Is the appliance leaning forward? • Adjust the front feet to raise the front side slightly. Were the shelves properly assembled? • Refit the shelves if needed. Did you close the door with excessive force? • If you apply too much force or speed when closing the door, it may remain briefly open before closing. Make sure that you do not slam the door closed. Close without force.
Symptoms Reason Is the air entry or exit of the freezer Frost has formed in the compartment blocked? freezer compartment. Is the freezer compartment overfilled? Frost or condensation has formed inside or outside the appliance. The appliance is noisy and generates abnormal sounds. Solution •• Make sure that air entry or exit is not blocked so that the air can circulate inside. •• Maintain an appropriate space between items.
Symptoms Clicking noises Rattling noises Reason Solution The defrost control will click when the automatic defrost cycle begins and ends. The •• Normal Operation thermostat control (or 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 the unit (for plumbed models only), or items stored on top of or around the appliance. •• Normal Operation Appliance is not resting evenly on the floor.
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