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reference at all times.

OWNER'S MANUAL

FRIDGE& 

FREEZER

Copyright © 2019-2020 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved

EN ENGLISH

MFL70720813

Rev.02_040720

Summary of Contents for GB-B4459GV

Page 1: ...ner s manual thoroughly before operating the appliance and keep it handy for reference at all times OWNER S MANUAL FRIDGE FREEZER Copyright 2019 2020 LG Electronics Inc All Rights Reserved EN ENGLISH MFL70720813 Rev 02_040720 ...

Page 2: ...Doors 12 Leveling the Appliance 12 Connecting the Appliance 12 Moving the Appliance 12 OPERATION 13 Parts and Functions 13 Notes for Operation 15 Control Panel 17 Water Dispenser 19 Icemaker 20 Taking Out Ice 20 Folding Shelf 21 Other Functions 21 SMART FUNCTIONS 22 LG ThinQ Application 22 Smart Diagnosis 24 MAINTENANCE 25 Notes for Cleaning 25 Cleaning the Door Basket 25 Cleaning the Shelf 26 Cle...

Page 3: ...AUTION This indicates that the failure to follow the instructions can cause the minor injury or damage to the product IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of explosion fire death electric shock injury or scalding to persons when using this product follow basic precautions including the following Children in the Household This appliance is not intended for use by persons includi...

Page 4: ...with all local codes and ordinances If the power cord is damaged or the hole of the socket outlet is loose do not use the power cord and contact an authorized service centre Do not plug the appliance into a multi socket adapter which does not have a power cable mounted Do not modify or extend the power cable The appliance should be connected to a dedicated power line which is separately fused Do n...

Page 5: ...power cable during assembly or disassembly of the appliance door Do not connect a plug adapter or other accessories to the power plug 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 ti...

Page 6: ...ch 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 Do not use or store flammable or combustible substances ether benzene alcohol chemical L...

Page 7: ...onges 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 Do not use a hair drier to dry the inside of the appliance or place a candle inside to remove the odo...

Page 8: ... Never start up an appliance showing any signs of damage If in doubt consult your dealer 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 Risk of Fire and...

Page 9: ... multiple portable socket outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance 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 st...

Page 10: ...properly stop using the appliance and contact an authorized service centre Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they are cold They may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes 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 upo...

Page 11: ...ature The appliance is designed to operate within a limited range of ambient temperatures depending on the climate zone The internal temperature could be affected by the location of the appliance the ambient temperature the frequency of door opening and so on The climate class can be found on the rating label Climate Class Ambient Temperature Range ºC SN Extended Temperate 10 32 N Temperate 16 32 ...

Page 12: ...lockwise to lower the unit clockwise to raise it 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 insid...

Page 13: ...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 ...

Page 14: ...s are stored to help maintain freshness by adjusting the humidity controller Vegetable Drawer This is where fruits and vegetables are stored to remain fresh for as long as possible The actual number of drawers will differ from model to model Fridge Door Basket This is where small packages of refrigerated foods drinks and sauce containers are stored Movable Egg Tray This is where eggs are stored Yo...

Page 15: ...e range in the appliance specifications If you wish to minimise the impact this may have on the food storage due to a temperature rise seal or wrap the stored food in several layers The automatic defrosting system in the appliance ensures that the compartment remains free of ice buildup under normal operating conditions Storing Foods Effectively Store frozen food or refrigerated food inside sealed...

Page 16: ...ced in the freezer compartment Maximum Storage To get better air circulation insert all drawers If large quantities of food are to be stored all the freezer drawers shall be taken out of the appliance and the food shall be stacked directly on the freezer shelves in the freezer compartment NOTE To remove the drawers first pick the food out of drawers Then use the handle of drawers pull out the draw...

Page 17: ...ze 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 Lock This locks the buttons on the control panel NOTE The actual control panel may differ from model to model The control panel will turn off automatically for energy saving If there is any finger or skin contacts...

Page 18: ... maximum 7 hours has passed Setting Express Freeze The function can quickly freeze a large amount of ice or frozen foods When you press the Express Freeze button for 3 seconds the Express Freeze icon lights on the control panel The function is enabled and disabled in turn each time you press the button The Express Freeze function automatically terminates after a specific period maximum 24 hours ha...

Page 19: ... 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 NOTE Before using the water dispenser tank after installing the appliance it should be ...

Page 20: ...ton on the control panel to make ice quickly Taking Out Ice 1 Rotate the ice separation handle on the icemaker clockwise 2 Lift the ice storage bin slightly and remove CAUTION If you open and close the freezer door frequently it may take longer for water to freeze The time it takes for water to freeze may vary according to the season The temperature inside the appliance can take up to 24 hours to ...

Page 21: ...if the fridge door 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 When this o...

Page 22: ... on the control panel is lit The appliance supports 2 4 GHz Wi Fi networks only To check your network frequency contact your Internet service provider or refer to your wireless router manual LG ThinQ is not responsible for any network connection problems or any faults malfunctions or errors caused by network connection If the appliance is having trouble connecting to the Wi Fi network it may be to...

Page 23: ...the application to register the appliance NOTE To disable the Wi Fi function press and hold the Wi Fi button for 3 seconds Wi Fi icon will be turned off Wireless LAN Module Specifications Model LCW 004 Frequency Range 2412 to 2472 MHz Output Power Max IEEE 802 11b 17 82 dBm IEEE 802 11g 17 72 dBm IEEE 802 11n 16 61 dBm Open Source Software Notice Information To obtain the source code under GPL LGP...

Page 24: ...ble diagnosis method Launch the LG ThinQ application and select the Smart Diagnosis feature in the menu Follow the instructions for audible diagnosis provided in the LG ThinQ application Display panel is on the Fridge door 1 Press the Lock button to activate the lock function If the display has been locked for over 5 minutes you must deactivate the lock and then reactivate it 2 Press and hold the ...

Page 25: ...side of the appliance do not wipe it with a rough brush toothpaste or flammable materials Do not use cleaning agents containing flammable substances This may cause discoloration or damage to the appliance Flammable substances alcohol ethanol methanol isopropyl alcohol isobutyl alcohol etc thinner bleach benzene flammable liquid abrasive etc For the appliance exterior use a clean sponge or soft clo...

Page 26: ...remove it 3 Hold the center of the frame shelf Slightly lift up the frame shelf and pull it out Refitting the Folding Shelf Mount them in the reverse order of the removal process CAUTION Glass shelves are heavy Use special care when removing them Make sure that shelves are level from one side to the other Failure to do so may result in the shelf falling or spilled food Cleaning the Vegetable Drawe...

Page 27: ...e note that injuries can be caused by the weight of stored foods when removing the vegetable drawer Cleaning the Water Dispenser Cleaning the Dispenser Tray 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 Please note that lint from a c...

Page 28: ...aintain an appropriate space between food Are the appliance doors completely closed Completely close the door and make sure that stored food is not obstructing in the door Is there enough space around the appliance Adjust the installation position to make enough space around the appliance The appliance contains a bad smell Is the fridge or freezer temperature set to Warm Set the fridge or freezer ...

Page 29: ...t in the fridge or freezer compartment 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 circulate inside Is the freezer compartment overfilled Maintain an appropriate space between items Frost or condensation has formed inside or outside the appliance Did you open and close the appliance door frequently or is the applia...

Page 30: ... not closed tightly 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 It is difficult ...

Page 31: ... for plumbed models only or items stored on top of or around the appliance Normal Operation Appliance is not resting evenly on the floor Floor is weak or uneven or leveling legs need to be adjusted See the Door Alignment section Appliance with linear compressor was moved while operating Normal operation If the compressor does not stop rattling after three minutes turn the power to the appliance of...

Page 32: ...set incorrectly The wireless network name SSID should be a combination of English letters and numbers Do not use special characters The router frequency is not 2 4 GHz Only a 2 4 GHz router frequency is supported Set the wireless router to 2 4 GHz and connect the appliance to the wireless router To check the router frequency check with your Internet service provider or the router manufacturer The ...

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