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OPERATION

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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.

NOTE

•  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.

b

Freezer

*1

• 

Type 1

-  Press this button repeatedly to select a desired temperature between -24 °C and -16 °C.

• 

Type 2

-  Press this button repeatedly to select a desired temperature between -23 °C and -15 °C.

•  The initial freezer temperature is -18 °C.

c

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.

d

Express Freeze

global_main.book.book  Page 23  Thursday, January 6, 2022  3:30 PM

Summary of Contents for GC-B22FTLFL

Page 1: ...tallation and ensure that the product is installed correctly and safely Leave these instructions near the product after installation for future reference ENGLISH MFL70525098 Rev 01_010622 www lg com Copyright 2021 2022 LG Electronics Inc All Rights Reserved global_main book book Page 1 Thursday January 6 2022 3 30 PM ...

Page 2: ...1 Removing the Fridge and Freezer Door 12 Levelling and Door Alignment 14 Turning on the Power 15 Moving the Appliance for Relocation 16 OPERATION Before Use 17 Product Features 19 Control Panel 23 InstaView 24 Door in Door 25 Drawer 26 Shelf 27 Icemaker 28 Door Basket 28 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application 29 Smart Diagnosis 30 MAINTENANCE Cleaning 32 TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service 3...

Page 3: ...s 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 This symbol is displayed to indicate matters and operations that can cause risk Read the part with this symbol carefully and follow the instructio...

Page 4: ... used in the appliance require special disposal procedures Consult with service agent or a similarly qualified person before disposing of them Do not damage the refrigerant circuit 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 locate multiple portable outlet sockets or portable power supplies at the ...

Page 5: ...or 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 Contact an LG Electronics customer information centre if you move and install the appliance in a different location Risk ...

Page 6: ...plug the power plug of the appliance Be careful not to let the appliance door fall during assembly or disassembly Be careful not to pinch crush or damage the power cable during assembly or disassembly of the appliance door Be careful not to point the power plug up or let the appliance lean against the power plug Do not connect a plug adapter or other accessories to the power plug Do not modify or ...

Page 7: ... 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 ...

Page 8: ...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 9: ... the hinge of the appliance door is damaged or operates improperly stop using the appliance and contact an authorized service centre Prevent animals from nibbling on the power cable or water hose Never eat frozen foods immediately after they have been taken out in the freezer compartment Make sure not to get a hand or foot stuck upon opening or closing the appliance door or door in door Maintenanc...

Page 10: ...10 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Dispose of the ice inside the ice bin in the freezer compartment during an extended power outage global_main book book Page 10 Thursday January 6 2022 3 30 PM ...

Page 11: ... a limited range of ambient temperatures depending on the climate zone The internal temperatures 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 Australia India Kenya Argentina NOTE The appliances rated from SN to T are intended to be used at an ambient temperature between 10 ºC an...

Page 12: ...ock Removing the Hinge Cover Remove the screws from the hinge cover at the top of the appliance Lift the hook not visible located at the bottom of the front side of the cover with a flat head screwdriver Removing the Left Fridge Door 1 Disconnect all wire harnesses a Unscrew the ground wire b NOTE The number of wire harnesses may vary depending on the model 2 Rotate the hinge lever c counterclockw...

Page 13: ...hen 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 on a non scratching surface with the inner side facing up Removing the Freezer Door 1 Remove the two hinge bolts 2 Twist...

Page 14: ...anner Type B Levelling the Appliance The appliance has two front levelling legs Adjust the legs to alter the tilt from front to back or side to side If the appliance seems unsteady or the doors do not close easily adjust the appliance s tilt using the instructions below It is quite normal for the appliance to have a backward lean even when the front legs are turned all the way Use the spanner a to...

Page 15: ...eavy and should be installed on a rigid flat and solid surface Some timber flooring may cause levelling difficulties if it flexes excessively Door Alignment for Left Fridge Door Open the fridge door and use the spanner c to rotate the door hinge bolt Door Alignment for Right Fridge Door Adjust the left fridge door first If the door is too low lift the right door up and use a pair of long nose plie...

Page 16: ... 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 3 Tape parts such as shelves and the door handle to prevent from falling off while moving the appliance 4 Move the appliance with more than two people carefully When transporting the appliance over a long distance keep the appliance upright 5 Afte...

Page 17: ...an from the our information centre may have difficulty finding the problem Suggestion for Energy Saving For the most efficient use of energy make sure that door bins drawers and shelves are assembled properly Ensure there is sufficient space between stored foods This allows cold air to be circulated evenly and lowers electricity bills Store hot food only after it has cooled in order to prevent dew...

Page 18: ... the required temperature for the food to be stored correctly If there are chill compartments in the appliance do not store vegetables and fruits with higher moisture content in the chill compartments as they may freeze due to the lower temperature In the event of a blackout call the electricity company and ask how long it is going to last You should avoid door openings while the power is off When...

Page 19: ...rature 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 c Door in Door Lever 1 Opens the Door in Door d InstaView Door in Door 1 The InstaView Door in Door compartment allows for easy access to frequently used food items global_main book book Page...

Page 20: ...20 OPERATION Interior 1 This feature is only available on some models Standard Door Model Door in Door Model global_main book book Page 20 Thursday January 6 2022 3 30 PM ...

Page 21: ... of scratching the door or breaking the center door mullion make sure that the refrigerator door mullion is always folded in e Fridge Shelf Stores refrigerated foods and fresh foods Stores the foods with higher moisture content at the front of the shelf The shelf height can be adjusted by inserting the shelf in another groove of different height f Folding Shelf 1 This is adjustable to meet individ...

Page 22: ...ly used foods The sliding trays allow easy access and convenience of use k Freezer Drawer Stores frozen food for longer storage l Bottom Shelf To store a food container that is greater than 1 kg place it on the bottom shelf m Movable Egg Tray 1 Stores eggs Do not use it as the ice bin or place it on the shelf on top of the fridge or the vegetable drawer global_main book book Page 22 Thursday Janua...

Page 23: ...ture varies depending on the food status as the indicated setting temperature is a target temperature not actual temperature within the appliance b Freezer 1 Type 1 Press this button repeatedly to select a desired temperature between 24 C and 16 C Type 2 Press this button repeatedly to select a desired temperature between 23 C and 15 C The initial freezer temperature is 18 C c Wi Fi This button al...

Page 24: ...n frequently used items like beverages and snacks without opening the fridge door 1 Knock twice on the glass to turn the LED light inside the Door in Door on or off 2 The LED light turns off automatically after ten seconds CAUTION Do not open the door of the appliance with the door in door open or do not open the door in door while the door of the appliance is open The door in door may be struck b...

Page 25: ...asket Adjusting the moving basket allows taller food items to be stored more conveniently 1 To raise the moving basket hold the basket in the centre and push the basket up until it clicks into place 2 To lower the moving basket press up to release the levers at the side of the basket and lower the basket until it clicks into place CAUTION To avoid personal injury or damage to the basket or its con...

Page 26: ... hands and tilt the cover slightly while pulling it out 2 Remove the contents of the drawer Hold the handle of the vegetable drawer and gently pull it out 3 Mount the fridge drawer in the reverse order of the removal process Using the Freezer Drawer The sliding freezer drawers allow easy access and convenience of use Use the upper compartment to store packaged frozen foods and frequently used food...

Page 27: ...ct Using the Folding Shelf This feature is only available on some models 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 Removing Refitting the Shelf 1 To detach tilt up the front of the shelf then lift the shelf straight up at the back 2 Tilt the shel...

Page 28: ...reeze ice Be careful not to twist the ice maker with force since it can break Do not freeze the ice in the ice storage bin This could break it and cause appliance damage or injury Using the Icemaker This feature is only available on some models 1 To make ice fill the ice tray with water and insert it into its position 2 Rotate the knob of the ice tray clockwise and pull out the ice basket NOTE You...

Page 29: ...mes weak It may take a long time to register or installation may fail 2 Turn off the Mobile data or Cellular Data on your smartphone 3 Connect your smartphone to the wireless router NOTE To verify the Wi Fi connection check that the Wi Fi indicator 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 o...

Page 30: ...nQ application and follow the instructions in the application to register the appliance NOTE To disable the Wi Fi function press and hold the Wi Fi button for 3 seconds The Wi Fi indicator will be turned off Open Source Software Notice Information To obtain the source code under GPL LGPL MPL and other open source licenses that have the obligations to disclose source code that is contained in this ...

Page 31: ...udible diagnosis provided in the LG ThinQ application 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 Open the fridge door and then hold the phone on the upper right speaker hole 3 Press and hold the Freezer button for three seconds or longer while holding your phone to the speaker until t...

Page 32: ... clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth Do not use contaminated cloths when cleaning the stainless steel doors Always use a dedicated cloth and wipe in the same direction as the grain This helps reduce surface staining and tarnishing Cleaning the Interior When removing a shelf or drawer from inside the ap...

Page 33: ... There is poor refrigeration or freezing Is the fridge or freezer temperature set to its warmest setting Set the fridge or freezer temperature to a colder setting Is the appliance in direct sunlight or is it near a heat generating object such as cooking oven or heater Check the installation area and reinstall it away from heat generating objects Did you store hot food without cooling it first Cool...

Page 34: ...he outside Wipe out the dampness with a dry cloth Did you put warm or moist food inside without sealing it in a container Store food in a covered or sealed container Frost has formed in the freezer compartment Doors may not be closed properly Check if the food item inside the appliance is blocking the door and make sure that the door is tightly closed Did you store hot food without cooling it firs...

Page 35: ...aning 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 the door gently It is difficult to open the appliance door Did you op...

Page 36: ...ll 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 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 Normal Operation Appliance is not resting eve...

Page 37: ... ThinQ 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 The wireless network name SSID is 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 th...

Page 38: ...L GC B22FTLPL Climate Class Tropical Tropical Rated Votage 220 V 220 V Rated Frequency 50 Hz 50 Hz Defrosting 250 W 400 W Refrigerant R600a 66 g R600a 95 g Country of Origin Made in China Made in China global_main book book Page 38 Thursday January 6 2022 3 30 PM ...

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