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OWNER'S MANUAL

FRIDGE & FREEZER

Before beginning installation, read these instructions 

carefully. This will simplify installation and ensure that the 

product is installed correctly and safely. Leave these 

instructions near the product after installation for future 

reference.

EN ENGLISH    FR    FRANÇAIS    PT    PORTUGUÊS

MFL71400035

Rev.00_032720

www.lg.com

Copyright © 2020 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Page 1: ...nd ensure that the product is installed correctly and safely Leave these instructions near the product after installation for future reference EN ENGLISH FR FRANÇAIS PT PORTUGUÊS MFL71400035 Rev 00_032720 www lg com Copyright 2020 LG Electronics Inc All Rights Reserved global_main book book Page 1 Friday March 27 2020 11 15 AM ...

Page 2: ...efore Installation 11 Levelling the Appliance 12 Turning on the Power 13 Moving the Appliance for Relocation 13 OPERATION 14 Before Use 14 Product Features 16 Control Panel 18 Water Dispenser 19 Icemaker 20 Fridge Drawer 21 Door Basket 22 Shelf 22 Freezer Drawer 22 SMART FUNCTIONS 23 LG ThinQ Application 23 Smart Diagnosis 24 MAINTENANCE 27 Cleaning 27 TROUBLESHOOTING 28 Before Calling for Service...

Page 3: ...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 instructions...

Page 4: ...gas 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 t...

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

Page 6: ...nplug 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 p...

Page 8: ...ge 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 Do not use or store flammable or combusti...

Page 9: ...t touch it with hands Do not hang from the appliance doors storage room shelf or climb up into it Do not store an excessive amount of water bottles or containers for side dishes on the door baskets Do not open or close the appliance door with excessive force If the hinge of the appliance door is damaged or operates improperly stop using the appliance and contact an authorized service centre Preven...

Page 10: ...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 global_main book book Page 10 Friday March 27 2020 11 15 AM ...

Page 11: ...electricity costs Allow over 50 mm of clearance from each adjacent wall when installing the appliance NOTE You can determine what type of appliance it is by looking at the label inside the appliance a b Size mm A 595 595 B 1860 2030 1860 2030 C 682 677 D 615 610 E 664 659 F 682 677 G 1230 1225 H 995 995 A C B F G E D H F G E D H global_main book book Page 11 Friday March 27 2020 11 15 AM ...

Page 12: ... available on some models Your appliance is designed with reversible doors so that they may open from either the left or right hand side to suit your kitchen design NOTE Reversing the doors must be performed by the qualified personnel of LG Electronics If not the doors will not be covered by the warranty Levelling the Appliance Adjusting the Levelling Leg If the appliance seems unsteady or the doo...

Page 13: ... the appliance If you add food before the appliance has cooled completely your food may spoil Moving the Appliance for Relocation Preparing for Relocation 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...

Page 14: ...nd report the error code If you turn off the power the repair technician from the our information centre may have difficulty finding the problem Suggestion for Energy Saving 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 or frost When storing food in the ...

Page 15: ...ntent 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 the power supply gets back to normal check the condition of the food Maximum Freezing Capacity Express Freeze function will allow the freezer to reach its maximum freez...

Page 16: ...other items are stored Store 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 The actual number of shelves will differ from model to model c Bottle Rack 1 Tall bottles can be stored horizontally using the bottle rack CAUTION Do not store short bottles on the bottle rack The items may fall ...

Page 17: ...ment For more space you can use chill area without chill compartment drawer h Movable Egg Tray This is where eggs are stored You can move this egg tray to a desired position except for the top shelf of the fridge or the vegetable drawer i Fridge Door Basket This is where small packages of refrigerated foods drinks and sauce containers are stored j Water Dispenser Tank 1 This is where water is supp...

Page 18: ...tedly to select a desired temperature between 15 C and 23 C The default freezer temperature is 18 C d Express Freeze This function can quickly freeze a large amount of ice or frozen foods This function is enabled and disabled in turn each time you press the button for 3 seconds This function automatically terminates after a specific period has passed When this mode is on noise may occur and energy...

Page 19: ...ntil the function is deactivated NOTE The control panel will turn off automatically for energy saving If there is any finger or skin contacts to the control panel while cleaning it the button function may operate Water Dispenser This feature is only available on some models Using the Dispenser You can dispense water by pressing the lever Press the paddle a of the water dispenser to get cold water ...

Page 20: ...water does not come out fill the water tank with potable water NOTE The water tank should be washed before filling it with potable water If water does not come out fill the water tank with potable water Icemaker This feature is only available on some models Using the Ice Tray This is where ice is manually produced Fill the ice tray with water up to the marked water line WARNING Fill with potable w...

Page 21: ...sh mode in the chill compartment as they may freeze due to the lower temperature Using the Fresh Balancer This feature is only available on some models Vegetable compartment can adjust the humidity by moving the knob a b For storing vegetables Recommended c For storing fruit Removing Refitting the Fridge Drawer 1 Remove the contents of the drawer Hold the handle of the drawer and pull it out compl...

Page 22: ...of the shelf forward to return to a full shelf Removing Refitting the Shelf 1 Hold the both side of the shelf Lift the shelf up and remove it by pulling it out 2 Refit the shelf by sliding it inward until the shelf snaps into the frame Freezer Drawer Removing Refitting the Freezer Drawer 1 Remove the contents of the drawer Hold the handle of the drawer and pull it out completely until it stops 2 L...

Page 23: ... becomes 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 f icon 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 ...

Page 24: ... for 3 seconds to temporarily turn it off Run the LG ThinQ 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 f icon will be turned off Open Source Software Notice Information To obtain the source code under GPL LGPL MPL and other open source licenses that is contained in this pro...

Page 25: ... reactivate it 2 Press and hold the Freezer button for 3 seconds or longer 3 Open the fridge door and then hold the phone on the upper left speaker hole Position the phone so that its microphone is aligned with the speaker hole The diagnosis sound is generated after around 3 seconds 4 After the data transfer is complete the diagnosis will be displayed in the application Control Panel 2 Inside the ...

Page 26: ...26 SMART FUNCTIONS EN NOTE For best results do not move the phone while the tones are being transmitted global_main book book Page 26 Friday March 27 2020 11 15 AM ...

Page 27: ...ce clean Blocked air vents can cause fire or appliance damage For the appliance exterior use a 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 st...

Page 28: ...ng it first Cool the hot food first before putting it in the fridge or freezer compartment Did you put in too much food Maintain 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...

Page 29: ...e 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 appliance doo...

Page 30: ...stabilizes The inside lamp in the appliance does not turn on Lamp failure Close the door and re open If the lamp does not turn on please contact the LG Electronics customer information centre Do not attempt removal of the lamp Symptoms Possible Cause Solution The appliance is noisy and generates abnormal sounds Is the appliance installed on a weak floor or improperly levelled Install the appliance...

Page 31: ... compartments Normal Operation Air is being forced over the condenser by the condenser fan Normal Operation Gurgling noises Appliance flowing through the cooling system Normal Operation Popping noises Contraction and expansion of the inside walls due to changes in temperature Normal Operation Vibrating If the side or back of the appliance is touching a cabinet or wall some of the normal vibrations...

Page 32: ...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 distance between...

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