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 ........................
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 Technical Safety • This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
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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 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. • 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 • Avoid the danger of children getting trapped inside the appliance. A child trapped inside the appliance can cause suffocation. • Do not put animals, such as pets into the appliance. • 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.
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 during...
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Before Installation Ambient Temperature • The appliance is designed to operate Dimensions and Clearances within a limited range of ambient temperatures, depending on the Too small of a distance from adjacent climate zone. items may result in the degradation of freezing capability and increased •...
INSTALLATION Accessories socket wrench and lift off the top hinge. Set parts aside. *1 This feature is only available on some models. Spanner A Spanner B CAUTION • When lifting the hinge free of the latch, Removing the Fridge and be careful that the door does not fall Freezer Door forward.
INSTALLATION recommended that two or more Use the spanner to adjust the height people carry out the door removal and by turning the levelling leg to the left to refitting. raise it or to the right to lower it. • Place the door on a non-scratching surface with the inner side facing up.
INSTALLATION Turning on the Power Door Alignment for Freezer and Fridge Door Connecting the Appliance If the door of the appliance is not level, After installing the appliance, connect adjust the difference in the height of the power plug into the outlet socket. Do appliance door.
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INSTALLATION After installing the appliance, connect the power plug into a mains outlet socket and switch it on.
1 minute. in order to prevent dew or frost. NOTE • When storing food in the freezer • Contact the LG Electronics customer compartment, set the freezer information centre if the alarm sound temperature lower than the continues even after closing all doors.
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OPERATION the appliance specifications. If you • Avoid refreezing any food which has wish to minimise the impact on the been completely thawed. Freezing any food storage due to a temperature food which has been completely rise, seal or wrap the stored food in thawed again will lower its taste and several layers.
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OPERATION NOTE • The max freezing capacity of your appliance is stated on the rating label inside the fridge compartment. Freezing the Maximum Amount of Food If large quantities of food are to be stored, all the freezer drawers should be taken out of the appliance and the food should be stacked directly on the freezer shelves in the 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. Door in Door This is a convenient storage area for frequently-used items that require easy access.
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OPERATION Interior *1 This feature is only available on some models. Door in Door Model: InstaView Door in Door Model: LED Lamp The LED lamps inside the appliance light up when you open the door. Temperature Sensor This sensor senses the temperature of the fridge compartment. •...
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OPERATION Stores frozen food such as meat, fish, and ice cream. • To freeze food items quickly, store the food on the left side of the top shelf. If you need to store more food, store it on the shelves in order starting from the top shelf.
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OPERATION • Do not use it as the ice bin or place it on the shelf on top of the fridge or the vegetable drawer. Bottom Drawer Cover This is the bottom drawer cover. CAUTION • Do not store any items at the front of the bottom shelf. The items may fall and cause an injury or appliance damage.
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. Fridge Press this button repeatedly to select a desired temperature between 2 °C and 8 °C. •...
OPERATION • Super Freeze ( ) : This function can quickly freeze a large amount of ice or frozen foods. - When the function is activated, the temperature of the freezer is automatically switched to -24 °C. - The function automatically shuts off after 52 hours and reverts back to the previous setting.
OPERATION used items like beverages and snacks, • Clean the glass door with a dry cloth. without opening the fridge door. 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.
OPERATION • Make sure that the fridge doors are Refit the drawer in the reverse order fully open before removing and of the removal process. refitting the drawers. CAUTION • Always empty the drawers before Using the Vegetable Drawer removing them, and use both hands when removing and refitting them.
OPERATION Using the Icemaker CAUTION • Glass shelves are heavy. Use special *1 This feature is only available on some care when removing them. models. • Do not clean glass shelves with warm water while they are cold. Shelves may Icemaker Type A break if exposed to sudden Hold the handle of ice tray and pull it...
OPERATION Icemaker Type B Fill the ice tray with potable waterand place it in the freezer compartment. After the water is frozen, hold theice tray at its ends and twist gently. NOTE • You can remove the icemaker or ice storage bin to create more space inside the freezer if you do not use it.
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Cleaning • Keep the air vents on the exterior of the appliance clean. Blocked air vents can cause fire or appliance damage. General Cleaning Tips • For the appliance exterior, use a clean • Performing manual defrosting, sponge or soft cloth and a mild maintenance or cleaning of the detergent in warm water.
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MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Condenser Cover Use a vacuum cleaner with a brush to clean the condenser cover and vents. Do not remove the panel covering the condenser coil area. We recommend that this be done every 12 months to maintain operating efficiency.
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. 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.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution There is poor Is there enough space around the appliance? refrigeration or • Adjust the installation position to make enough space freezing. around the appliance. The appliance Is the fridge or freezer temperature set to 'Warm'? contains a bad •...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Frost has formed Is the air entry or exit of the freezer compartment in the freezer blocked? compartment. • Make sure that air entry or exit is not blocked so that the air can circulate inside. Is the freezer compartment overfilled? •...
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Lamp failure the appliance does • Close the door and re-open. If the lamp does not turn on, not turn on. please contact the LG Electronics customer information centre. Do not attempt removal of the lamp. Noises Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Rattling noises 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. •...