Before Use ......................21 Product Features....................23 Control Panel ....................27 Ice and Water Dispenser.................29 Automatic Icemaker ..................31 InstaView......................34 Door in Door .....................35 Drawer.......................35 Shelf ........................36 Door Basket ......................37 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application ..................39 Smart Diagnosis ....................40 MAINTENANCE Cleaning ......................42 Water Filter .......................43...
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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. • This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: - staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;...
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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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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. The room must be 1 m² in size for every 8 g of R600a refrigerant inside the appliance.
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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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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • 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.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - If using an icemaker or dispenser water tank, make sure to fill it with potable water only. Disposal • When discarding the appliance, remove the door gasket while leaving the shelves and baskets in place and keep children away from the appliance.
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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 bucket in the freezer compartment...
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Before Installation • The internal temperatures could be affected by the location of the appliance, the ambient temperature, the frequency of door opening and Dimensions and Clearances so on. Too small of a distance from adjacent items may •...
INSTALLATION Accessories at the bottom of the front side of the cover with a flat-head screwdriver. *1 This feature is only available on some models. Removing the Left Fridge Door The water supply line is connected to the top right part at the back of the appliance. Hold the Spanner A water supply connection and gently push down on the collet...
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INSTALLATION Lift the door from the middle hinge pin and NOTE remove the door. • Disassembling/Assembling the Water Lines Collet Tube Insert line Clip CAUTION • Place the door, inside facing up, on a Pull out the water supply lines .
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INSTALLATION Rotate the hinge lever clockwise. Lift the top Twist the hinge to raise the pivoting end so that the door can be lifted off. Lift the door off the hinge free of the hinge lever latch lower hinge pin and remove it. CAUTION Remove the door by lifting it off the lower •...
INSTALLATION cause damage to appliance parts and can lead to NOTE water leakage or flooding. • Connect to potable water supply only. Correct • Use a new hose when connecting water to the appliance. Do not use old, worn or used hoses. •...
INSTALLATION Levelling and Door should be held firmly whilst the connector is pushed onto the pipe. Alignment Before Beginning When the appliance doors appear to be uneven, follow the instructions below to align the doors. NOTE • The spanner may differ depending on the model. Ensure that the rubber washer is fitted to the You will be provided with either spanner type A inside of the tap connector before screwing it...
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INSTALLATION Use the spanner to adjust the height by turning Use the spanner to adjust the height by the levelling leg to the left to raise it or to the right turning the adjustment hinge pin to the left or to lower it.
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INSTALLATION Door Alignment for Left Fridge CAUTION Door • The door is heavy. To avoid injury, use two or Appliance Type A more people to lift and align the fridge door. Open the fridge door and use the spanner • Small parts are a swallowing hazard for small rotate the door hinge bolt.
INSTALLATION Tape parts such as shelves and the door handle CAUTION to prevent from falling off while moving the • Small parts are a swallowing hazard for small appliance. children. Keep C-Clips out of the reach of children. Move the appliance with more than two people carefully.
3 cm from the sensor. completely closed. NOTE Storing Foods Effectively • Contact the LG Electronics customer information centre if the alarm sound continues even after • Food may freeze or spoil if stored at the wrong closing all doors.
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OPERATION to reduce the quantity to be frozen if freezing • To freeze food items quickly, store the food on every day is anticipated. the top freezer trays. Food items will freeze most quickly on the freezer trays. • Place the refrigerated food or frozen food in each fridge or freezer compartment •...
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. Filtered Water and Ice Dispenser Dispenses purified water and ice. Door in Door The Door in Door is a double layered door system. It can be opened individually or together with the main door.
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OPERATION Interior *1 This feature is only available on some models. Control Panel Sets the fridge temperature and freezer temperature.
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OPERATION LED Lamp The LED lamps inside the fridge light up when you open the door. Air Filter Reduces odours inside the fridge compartment. Automatic Icemaker This is where ice is automatically produced and stored. Water Dispenser Tank Stores water to supply the dispenser or the automatic icemaker. It requires manual filling. Fridge Door Basket Stores small packages of refrigerated foods, drinks and sauce containers.
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OPERATION Freezer Tray Stores small packaged frozen food or frequently-used foods. The sliding trays allow easy access and convenience of use. Freezer Drawer Stores frozen food for longer storage.
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. Craft Ice After pressing and holding the Craft Ice button for three seconds, press the button repeatedly to set to 6 ICE, 3 ICEor OFF.
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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. Non Plumbing The Non Plumbing icon is illuminated when the water dispenser tank is installed correctly.
OPERATION • For optimal food preservation, increasing or decreasing 1 ℃ from the default temperature is recommended for each compartment. Ice and Water Dispenser air in the water will eventually clear and is safe to drink during this transition. Before Using the Ice and Water Dispenser Using the Ice and Water CAUTION...
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OPERATION Cleaning the Dispenser Remove the water dispenser tank by pulling it out while holding the handle. Cleaning the Ice and Water Outlet Wipe the water outlet or ice outlet frequently with a clean cloth as it may get dirty easily. Open the cover or cap of the water dispenser tank.
OPERATION • If there is an insufficient amount of water in the After filling with water, close the cover or cap of water dispenser tank, ice cube size and quantity the water dispenser tank. may be affected and may result in no ice being made.
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• If discolored ice is dispensed, check the water tank and the water supply for a possible source. NOTE If the problem continues, contact the LG Electronics customer information centre. Do not • The icemaker begins producing ice use the ice or water until the problem is approximately 48 hours after the appliance is corrected.
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OPERATION CAUTION NOTE • The icemaker begins producing ice • The freezer ice bucket must be placed in the approximately 48 hours after the appliance is correct orientation. Failure to do so can damage initially installed. The first batches of ice may not the ice bucket and icemaker.
OPERATION Normal Sounds You May Hear To remove the in-door ice bucket, grip the front handle, slightly lift the lower part, and slowly • The icemaker water valve buzzes as the icemaker pull out the ice bucket as shown. fills with water. If the Ice On/Off button is set to On, it will buzz even if it has not yet been hooked up to water.
OPERATION beverages and snacks, without opening the fridge with lukewarm water or a glass cleaner. Do not door. spray glass cleaner directly at the glass door. Door in Door This feature is only available on some models. Using the Door in Door Pull the lever at the bottom of the door upwards until the door in door opens.
OPERATION Removing/Refitting the Fridge Removing/Refitting the Freezer Drawer Drawer This feature may vary depending on model This feature may vary depending on model purchased. purchased. Open both fridge doors completely. Hold the Open both freezer doors completely. Pull out cover with both hands and tilt the cover slightly the freezer drawer to full extension and while pulling it out.
OPERATION exposed to sudden temperature changes or To assemble, tilt the front of the shelf up and impact. guide the shelf hooks into the slots at a desired height. Using the Folding Shelf This feature is only available on some models. Lower the front of the shelf so that the hooks Store taller items, such as gallon containers or drop into the slots.
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OPERATION 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.
• Functions may vary by model. from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store on a smartphone. Run the LG ThinQ application and sign in with your existing account or create an LG account to sign in. Touch the add ( ) button on the LG ThinQ application to connect your LG appliance.
To check your network frequency, contact your Internet service provider or refer to your Radio Equipment Specifications wireless router manual. • LG ThinQ is not responsible for any network connection problems or any faults, Module Name LCWB-001 malfunctions, or errors caused by network connection.
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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 Cleaning the Interior • When removing a shelf or drawer from inside General Cleaning Tips the appliance, remove all stored foods from the shelf or drawer to prevent injury or damage to • Performing manual defrosting, maintenance or the appliance.
37.8 °C. - Visit your local dealer or distributor or contact • Protect filter from freezing. Drain filter when the LG Electronics Customer Information temperatures drop below 4.4 °C. Centre. For further assistance, visit our • The disposable filter cartridge MUST be replaced website at lg.com...
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MAINTENANCE Remove the disposable water filter. CAUTION • Failure to replace filters when required or using non LG authorised water filters can cause the filter cartridge to leak and result in property damage. NOTE • Replacing the water filter causes a small amount of water (around 1 oz.
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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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• Press I on the automatic icemaker switch or set ON for the automatic icemaker button on the control panel. (For more details on how to use, visit LG Electronics website or use your smart device.) Is the temperature of the freezer compartment set too high? •...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution The automatic Is the appliance door completely closed? icemaker does not • If the appliance door is not completely closed, the temperature of the produce ice or freezer compartment will increase, slowing down the ice production produces a small speed.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Water tastes strange. Has the purified water or cold water not been used for an extended period of time? • The taste of old water may change due to bacterial growth. Use the product after dispensing and discharging approximately 5 litres (approximately three minutes) from the water dispenser.
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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.