OWNER'S MANUAL FRIDGE& FREEZER Read this owner's manual thoroughly before operating the appliance and keep it handy for reference at all times. EN ENGLISH MFL70583724 Rev.01_042320 www.lg.com Copyright © 2019-2020 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE............................................... 3 WARNING................................................................................................... 3 CAUTION..............................................................................
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS EN READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE Safety Messages 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.
EN • 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. • Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction. • Do not use electrical appliances inside the refrigerator.
EN • Do not spray water or inflammable substances (toothpaste, alcohol, thinner, benzene, flammable liquid, abrasive, etc.) over the interior or exterior of the appliance to clean it. • 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.
EN • 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. • Do not place the appliance in direct sunlight or expose it to the heat from heating appliances such as stoves or heaters. • Be careful not to expose the rear of the appliance when installing.
EN 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. • If water penetrates electrical parts of the appliance, disconnect power plug and contact an LG Electronics customer information centre. • 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.
EN • 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.
EN 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: Operation • Do not touch frozen food or the metal parts in the freezer compartment with wet or damp hands. It may cause frostbite.
EN Maintenance • Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they are cold. They may break 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.
INSTALLATION EN Before Installation Ambient Temperature 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. A D E FG ••The appliance is designed to operate within a limited range of ambient temperatures, depending on the climate zone. Do not use the appliance at a temperature exceeding the limit.
EN Removing the Door When it is necessary to move the appliance through a narrow opening, removing the doors is the recommended procedure. CAUTION ••When removing the upper hinge, be sure to support the door as it will fall forwards. It is recommended that two or more people carry out the door removal and refitting. WARNING ••Disconnect the power cord, house fuse or circuit breaker before installing or servicing the appliance.
EN Adjusting the Height of the Door 3 Fasten the keeper nut by turning it counterclockwise. If the door of the appliance is not level, adjust the difference in the height of appliance door using the following method. NOTE ••Because the hinge pin may fall out, do not adjust the height of the appliance door more than 5 mm.
EN Connecting the Appliance After installing the appliance, connect the power plug into a socket outlet. NOTE ••After connecting the power supply cord (or plug) to the outlet, wait 2 or 3 hours before you put food into the appliance. If you add food before the appliance has cooled completely, your food may spoil. Moving the Appliance 1 Remove all food from inside the appliance. 2 Pull the power plug out, insert and fix it into the power plug hook at the rear or on top of the appliance.
OPERATION EN Parts and Functions * means that this feature varies depending on the model purchased. Exterior a Control Panel To set the freezer and fridge temperatures. b Door in Door* 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. c Door in Door Button* Opens the Door in Door. ••The appearance or components of the appliance may differ from model to model.
EN Interior a LED Lamp The LED lamps inside the appliance light up when you open the door. b Freezer Shelf* This is where frozen foods such as meat, fish, and ice cream can be stored. c Icemaker* This is where ice is manually produced and stored. d Freezer Drawer* This is for long-term storage of frozen items. e Freezer Door Basket This is where small packages of frozen food can be stored. • Do not store ice cream or food which will be stored for a long period of time within these baskets.
EN g Door in Door* This is where foods which are taken out frequently such as beverages and snacks are stored. h Bottle Rack* This is where drinks tall bottles or containers are stored. CAUTION ••Do not store short bottles or containers. The items may fall and cause an injury or appliance damage. i 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.
EN Notes for Operation Suggestion for Energy Saving ••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 for long periods can cause a significant increase of the temperature in the compartments of the appliance.
EN Storing Foods Effectively Max Freezing Capacity ••Store frozen food or refrigerated food inside sealed containers. ••Check the expiration date and label (storage instructions) before storing food in the appliance. ••Do not store food for a long period of time (more than four weeks) if it spoils easily at a low temperature. ••Place the refrigerated food or frozen food in each fridge or freezer compartment immediately after purchasing.
EN Using Control Panel * means that this feature varies depending on the model purchased. Units and Functions a Icon Panel ••This shows the fridge and freezer target temperatures. ••To display function settings, press any of the buttons from b - f . b Express Freeze ••This sets Express Freeze functions. c Freezer Temperature ••This sets the freezer target temperature. d Pure N Fresh* ••This sets the Pure N Fresh function.
EN Setting the Temperature Setting and Resetting Lock This sets the fridge temperature or freezer temperature. ••Press the Fridge button or Freezer button to adjust the temperature. ••The temperature can be adjusted. −−Fridge : from 1 °C to 7 °C −−Freezer : from -14 °C to -24 °C ••The actual inner temperature varies depending on the food status, as the indicated setting temperature is a target temperature, not actual temperature within the appliance. This locks the buttons on the control panel.
EN Icemaker* * means that this feature varies depending on the model purchased. This is where ice is manually produced and stored. Taking Out Ice 1 Rotate the ice separation handle on the icemaker clockwise. 2 Lift the ice storage bin slightly and remove. Making Ice 1 2 Hold the handle of ice tray and pull it out. Fill the ice tray with water so that all the cubes are equally full. Hold the icetray at its ends and twist gently.
EN ••If ice cannot be detached easily, rotate the ice separation handle of the icemaker once again. ••Please note that ice may stick together if you rotate the ice separation handle of the icemaker before the water has completely frozen. ••It takes approximately three hours for water at the temperature of -20 °C to be frozen completely. ••When placing the ice storage bin back to its original position after using, make sure to check if it is inserted all the way in.
EN Door in Door* * means that this feature varies depending on the model purchased. Press the button on the center left of the door in door until it opens. There is plenty of storage space inside the door in door and its surrounding baskets, allowing you to store food in an organized manner. Removing the Baskets from the Door in Door 1 Hold both edges of the basket and remove it by lifting it upward. 2 Lift the fixed basket up as shown in (1) and remove it by pulling it out as shown in (2).
EN Fresh Vegetable Drawer* Other Functions * means that this feature varies depending on the model purchased. The Humidity in the vegetable crisper drawer can be controlled by sliding the lever in either direction. If moved to the left side, the air guide will be open and allow air to circulate through the drawer for reduced humidity. And if moved to the right side, the air guide will be closed and will maintain any humidity that is currently in the crisper drawer.
SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application This feature is only available on models with the c or d logo. The LG ThinQ application allows you to communicate with the appliance using a smartphone. LG ThinQ Application Feature Communicate with the appliance from a smart phone using the convenient smart features. Smart Diagnosis If you use the Smart Diagnosis function, you will be provided with the useful information such as a correct way of using the appliance based on the pattern of use.
MAINTENANCE Notes for Cleaning ••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. ••If cleaning the outside air vents of the appliance by means of vacuuming, then the power cord should be unplugged from the outlet to avoid any static discharge that can damage the electronics or cause an electric shock.
EN 2 Hold and remove the Pure N Fresh filter cover by rotating it counterclockwise. ••Caution should be taken not to change the direction of the filter to be inserted into the filter cover. ••When setting the appliance to On or Power mode after replacing the filter, check if the LED lamp near the filter is on. ••The filter can be purchased from an LG Electronics customer information centre. 3 Remove the filter inside the Pure N Fresh filter cover and replace it with a new filter.
EN Cleaning the Shelf 2 Removing the Fridge/Freezer Shelf Lift the vegetable drawer up and remove it by pulling it out. Remove the shelf by pulling it out. Refitting the Vegetable Drawer 1 If the vegetable drawer has a cover, lift it. 2 Insert the bottom of the vegetable drawer into its original position and gently push it back in while lowering it. Refitting the Fridge/Freezer Shelf Remove the shelf by pulling it out while slightly lifting the rear edge of the fridge shelf.
TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms EN Possible Cause & Solution Is there a power interruption? There is no ••Check the power of other appliances. refrigeration or If the power plug unplugged from the outlet? freezing. ••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 Possible Cause & Solution Is the appliance leaning forward? ••Adjust the front feet to raise the front side slightly. Were the shelves properly assembled? The appliance door is ••Refit the shelves if needed. not closed tightly. 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.
EN Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Is the air entry or exit of the freezer compartment blocked? ••Make sure that air entry or exit is not blocked so that the air can Frost has formed in circulate inside. the freezer compartment. Is the freezer compartment overfilled? ••Maintain an appropriate space between items.
EN Symptoms Clicking noises Rattling noises Whooshing noises Gurgling noises Popping noises Vibrating Possible Cause & Solution The defrost control will click when the automatic defrost cycle begins and ends. The thermostat control (or appliance control on some models) will also click when cycling on and off. ••Normal Operation 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.
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