global_main.book.book Page 1 Wednesday, April 28, 2021 9:10 AM 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 MFL71782401 Rev.02_042821 www.lg.com Copyright © 2020-2021 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
global_main.book.book Page 2 Wednesday, April 28, 2021 9:10 AM TABLE OF CONTENTS This manual may contain images or content that may be different from the model you purchased. This manual is subject to revision by the manufacturer. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE...........................................................3 WARNING ............................................................................................................3 CAUTION .......................................
global_main.book.book Page 3 Wednesday, April 28, 2021 9:10 AM SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE Safety Messages 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. WARNING This indicates that the failure to follow the instructions can cause serious injury or death.
global_main.book.book Page 4 Wednesday, April 28, 2021 9:10 AM 4 • • • • • • • • 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. Do not damage the refrigerant circuit. Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process.
global_main.book.book Page 5 Wednesday, April 28, 2021 9:10 AM SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5 Risk of Fire and Flammable Materials • If a leak is detected, avoid any naked flames or potential sources of ignition and air the room in which the appliance is standing for 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.
global_main.book.book Page 6 Wednesday, April 28, 2021 9:10 AM 6 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Installation • This appliance should only be transported by two or more people holding the appliance securely. • Install the appliance on a firm and level floor. • Do not install the appliance in a damp and dusty place. Do not install or store the appliance in any outdoor area, or any area that is subject to weathering conditions such as direct sunlight, wind, rain, or temperatures below freezing.
global_main.book.book Page 7 Wednesday, April 28, 2021 9:10 AM SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 7 Operation • Do not use the appliance for any purpose (storage of medical or experimental materials or temperature strict medicines) other than any domestic household food storage use. • If water penetrates electrical parts of the appliance, disconnect power plug and contact an LG Electronics customer information centre.
global_main.book.book Page 8 Wednesday, April 28, 2021 9:10 AM 8 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. • 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).
global_main.book.book Page 9 Wednesday, April 28, 2021 9:10 AM SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 9 Maintenance • Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they are cold. 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 during an extended power outage.
global_main.book.book Page 10 Wednesday, April 28, 2021 9:10 AM 10 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 between the back of the appliance and the wall when installing the appliance.
global_main.book.book Page 11 Wednesday, April 28, 2021 9:10 AM INSTALLATION 11 Accessories Removing the Left Fridge Door *1 This feature is only available on some models. 1 Disconnect all wire harnesses a. Unscrew the ground wire b. ENGLISH a Spanner A*1 b Spanner B*1 c C-Clip (Snap Ring)*1 Removing the Fridge and Freezer Door If your entrance door is too narrow for the appliance to pass through, remove the appliance doors and pass the appliance laterally.
global_main.book.book Page 12 Wednesday, April 28, 2021 9:10 AM 12 INSTALLATION 3 Lift the door from the middle hinge pin and remove the door. CAUTION • When lifting the hinge free of the hinge lever latch, be careful that the door does not fall forward. It is recommended that two or more people carry out the door removal and refitting. 3 Lift the right fridge door until it is free of the middle hinge assembly. CAUTION • Place the door, inside facing up, on a nonscratching surface.
global_main.book.book Page 13 Wednesday, April 28, 2021 9:10 AM INSTALLATION 13 3 Remove the door by lifting it off the lower hinge pin. Levelling the Appliance It is quite normal for the appliance to have a backward lean even when the front legs are turned all the way. Refitting the Fridge and Freezer Door Use the spanner a to adjust the height by turning the levelling leg to the left to raise it or to the right to lower it.
global_main.book.book Page 14 Wednesday, April 28, 2021 9:10 AM 14 INSTALLATION 1 Open the door and use the spanner a to loosen the keeper nut by turning it to the left. Door Alignment for Left Fridge Door Open the fridge door and use the spanner c to rotate the door hinge bolt. 2 Use the spanner b to adjust the height by turning the adjustment hinge pin to the left or to the right. Door Alignment for Right Fridge Door Adjust the left fridge door first.
global_main.book.book Page 15 Wednesday, April 28, 2021 9:10 AM INSTALLATION 15 the appliance has cooled completely, your food may spoil. Preparing for Relocation 1 2 3 4 5 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. Tape parts such as shelves and the door handle to prevent from falling off while moving the appliance. Move the appliance with more than two people carefully.
global_main.book.book Page 16 Wednesday, April 28, 2021 9:10 AM 16 OPERATION OPERATION Before Use the repair technician from the our information centre may have difficulty finding the problem. Notes for Operation • Users should keep in mind that frost can form if the door is not closed completely or if the humidity is high during the summer. • Ensure there is sufficient space between food stored on the shelf or door basket to allow the door to close completely.
global_main.book.book Page 17 Wednesday, April 28, 2021 9:10 AM OPERATION 17 • Do not store food for a long period of time if it spoils easily at a low temperature. • Place the refrigerated food or frozen food in each fridge or freezer compartment immediately after purchasing. • Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the refrigerator, so that it is not in contact with or drip onto other food. • Refrigerated foods and other food items can be stored on top of the vegetable drawer.
global_main.book.book Page 18 Wednesday, April 28, 2021 9:10 AM 18 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. a Control Panel Sets the fridge temperature and freezer temperature. b Door in Door*1 The Door in Door is a double layered door system. It can be opened individually or together with the main door. You can conveniently locate and access your favourite snacks or food items.
global_main.book.book Page 19 Wednesday, April 28, 2021 9:10 AM OPERATION 19 Interior *1 This feature is only available on some models.
global_main.book.book Page 20 Wednesday, April 28, 2021 9:10 AM 20 OPERATION InstaView Door in Door Model: a LED Lamp The LED lamps inside the fridge light up when you open the door. b Air Filter*1 Reduces odours inside the fridge compartment. c Fridge Door Basket Stores small packages of refrigerated foods, drinks and sauce containers. d Door Mullion Prevents the cold air of the fridge from leaking.
global_main.book.book Page 21 Wednesday, April 28, 2021 9:10 AM OPERATION 21 Stores fruits and vegetables to keep fresh for as long as possible. i Moving Ice Maker This is where ice is produced and stored. Stores small packaged frozen food or frequently-used foods. The sliding trays allow easy access and convenience of use. k Freezer Drawer Stores frozen food for longer storage.
global_main.book.book Page 22 Wednesday, April 28, 2021 9:10 AM 22 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. a Fridge*1 • Type 1 - Press this button repeatedly to select a desired temperature between 0 °C and 6 °C. • Type 2 - Press this button repeatedly to select a desired temperature between 1 °C and 7 °C. • The initial fridge temperature is 3 °C.
global_main.book.book Page 23 Wednesday, April 28, 2021 9:10 AM OPERATION 23 • This function is enabled and disabled in turn each time you press the button. • This function automatically terminates after a specific period has passed. e Wi-Fi f Lock This locks the buttons on the control panel. • To lock the control panel buttons, press and hold the Lock button for 3 seconds until the k icon appears and the function is activated.
global_main.book.book Page 24 Wednesday, April 28, 2021 9:10 AM 24 OPERATION NOTE 1 • Clean the glass door with a dry cloth. To remove stubborn stains, slightly moisten a clean cloth with lukewarm water or a glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner directly at the glass door. To raise the moving basket, hold the basket in the centre and push the basket up until it clicks into place. Door in Door This feature is only available on some models.
global_main.book.book Page 25 Wednesday, April 28, 2021 9:10 AM OPERATION 25 1 Open the doors completely and remove the contents of the Door in Door case. Lift up and pull out the Door in Door case. 1 Open both fridge doors completely. Hold the cover with both hands and tilt the cover slightly while pulling it out. ENGLISH 2 2 3 Lift up and remove the baskets from the door in door casing. Refit the Door in Door case in the reverse order of the removal process.
global_main.book.book Page 26 Wednesday, April 28, 2021 9:10 AM 26 OPERATION Removing/Refitting the Freezer Drawer 1 Open both freezer doors completely. Pull out the freezer drawer to full extension and remove all of the contents. Store taller items, such as a gallon container or bottles, by pushing the front half of the shelf underneath the back half of the shelf. Pull the front of the shelf forward to return to a full shelf.
global_main.book.book Page 27 Wednesday, April 28, 2021 9:10 AM OPERATION 27 4 Lower the front of the shelf so that the hooks drop into the slots. • Do not freeze the ice in the ice storage bin. This could break it and cause appliance damage or injury. This feature is only available on some models. 1 CAUTION To make ice, fill the ice tray with water and insert it into its position. • Make sure that shelves are level from one side to the other.
global_main.book.book Page 28 Wednesday, April 28, 2021 9:10 AM 28 OPERATION 1 2 To remove the baskets, simply lift the basket up and pull straight out. To assemble the baskets, slide it in above the desired support and push down until it snaps into place.
global_main.book.book Page 29 Wednesday, April 28, 2021 9:10 AM SMART FUNCTIONS 29 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application 2 This feature is only available on models with Wi-Fi. The LG ThinQ application allows you to communicate with the appliance using a smartphone. LG ThinQ Application Features Communicate with the appliance from a smartphone using the convenient smart features. Smart Diagnosis 3 Connect your smartphone to the wireless router.
global_main.book.book Page 30 Wednesday, April 28, 2021 9:10 AM 30 SMART FUNCTIONS NOTE NOTE • If the firewall on your wireless router is enabled, disable the firewall or add an exception to it. • To disable the Wi-Fi function, press and hold the Wi-Fi button for 3 seconds. The f icon will be turned off. • The wireless network name (SSID) should be a combination of English letters and numbers. (Do not use special characters.
global_main.book.book Page 31 Wednesday, April 28, 2021 9:10 AM SMART FUNCTIONS 31 • The feature may be subject to change without prior notice and may have a different form depending on where you are located. 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.
global_main.book.book Page 32 Wednesday, April 28, 2021 9:10 AM 32 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Cleaning Cleaning the Interior General Cleaning Tips • 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. Otherwise, injury may occur due to the weight of stored foods.
global_main.book.book Page 33 Wednesday, April 28, 2021 9:10 AM MAINTENANCE 33 • When the g icon turns on. 5 To purchase the air filter: Rotate the air filter cover clockwise until the hooks engage and the cover locks in place. 1 ENGLISH • 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.
global_main.book.book Page 34 Wednesday, April 28, 2021 9:10 AM 34 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service Cooling Symptoms There is no refrigeration or freezing. Possible Cause & Solution Is there a power interruption? • Check the power of other appliances. Check the power of other appliances. • Plug the power plug in the outlet properly. A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped.
global_main.book.book Page 35 Wednesday, April 28, 2021 9:10 AM TROUBLESHOOTING 35 Symptoms The appliance contains a bad smell. Possible Cause & Solution Is the fridge or freezer temperature set to 'Warm'? • Set the fridge or freezer temperature to a colder setting. • 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.
global_main.book.book Page 36 Wednesday, April 28, 2021 9:10 AM 36 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Frost or condensation has formed inside or outside the appliance. Did you open and close the appliance door frequently or is the appliance door improperly closed? • Frosts or condensation can form if the outside air penetrates inside the appliance.
global_main.book.book Page 37 Wednesday, April 28, 2021 9:10 AM TROUBLESHOOTING 37 Possible Cause & Solution Door mullion does not fold in and out properly. Are front levelling legs extended, the appliance level, and doors aligned? The inside lamp in the appliance does not turn on. • Once the door baskets are filled, the doors may become misaligned, preventing the door mullion or the Auto Open Door function from working properly.
global_main.book.book Page 38 Wednesday, April 28, 2021 9:10 AM 38 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Whooshing noises Possible Cause & Solution Evaporator fan motor is circulating air through the fridge and freezer compartments. • Normal Operation Air is being forced over the condenser by the condenser fan. • Normal Operation Gurgling noises Appliance flowing through the cooling system. • Normal Operation Popping noises Contraction and expansion of the inside walls due to changes in temperature.
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