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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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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;

-  farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential 

type environments;

-  bed and breakfast type environments;
-  catering and similar non-retail applications.

• 

• This appliance contains a small amount of isobutane refrigerant 

(R600a), but it is also combustible. When transporting and installing 

the appliance, care should be taken to ensure that no parts of the 

refrigerating circuit are damaged.

• The refrigerant and insulation blowing 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 the rear of the appliance.

• Securely plug the power plug in the outlet socket after completely 

removing any moisture and dust.

• Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the power cable. Always 

grip the power plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet 

socket.

• Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-

in structure, clear of obstruction.

This symbol alerts you to flammable materials that can 

ignite and cause a fire if you do not take care.

Summary of Contents for GC-F511ELDM

Page 1: ...implify installation and ensure that the product is installed correctly and safely Leave these instructions near the product after installation for future reference ENGLISH MFL71737155 Rev 01_111722 www lg com Copyright 2022 LG Electronics Inc All Rights Reserved Scan the QR code to see the manual ...

Page 2: ...TION 10 INSTALLATION Before Installation 11 Levelling the Appliance 13 Turning on the Power 14 Moving the Appliance For Relocation 14 OPERATION Before Use 15 Product Features 17 Control Panel 19 Door Handle 20 Water Dispenser 21 Fridge Drawer 22 Door Basket 24 Shelf 24 Bottle Rack 25 Air Filter 25 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application 27 Smart Diagnosis 28 MAINTENANCE Cleaning 30 TROUBLESHOOTING Be...

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Page 4: ...owing 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 This symbol is displayed to indicate matters and operations that can cause risk Read the part with this symbol carefully...

Page 5: ...rigerant and insulation blowing 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...

Page 6: ... or inflammable substances toothpaste alcohol thinner benzene flammable liquid abrasive etc over the 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 ...

Page 7: ...es or heaters Be careful not to expose the rear of the appliance when installing Install the appliance in a place where it is easy to unplug 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...

Page 8: ...e current capacity of the power cord rating or higher and use the multi socket outlet only for the appliance 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 If water penetrates electrical parts of the appliance disconnect power plug and contact an LG Electronics customer information centr...

Page 9: ...ance such as heater and mobile phone inside the appliance If there is a gas leakage 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 e...

Page 10: ...ntainers 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 Prevent animals from nibbling on the power cable or water hose Make sure not to get a hand or foot stuck upon opening or closing the appliance door or door in ...

Page 11: ...decrease or increase of the appliance width Ambient Temperature The appliance is designed to operate within 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 Argentin...

Page 12: ...nd 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 Connecting the Freezer and Fridge This feature is only available on some models You can install your appliance in pairs by calling to the LG Electronics service centre NOTE Installation condition is not covered by the warra...

Page 13: ...t the appliance s tilt using the instructions below 1 Turn the levelling leg clockwise to raise that side of the appliance or counterclockwise to lower it 2 Open the doors and check to make sure that they close easily Door Alignment If the door of the appliance is not level adjust the difference in the height of appliance door 1 Open the door and use the spanner a to loosen the keeper nut by turni...

Page 14: ...ug to the outlet wait 3 or 4 hours before you put food into the appliance If you add food before the appliance has cooled completely your food may spoil To turn off the appliance disconnect the power plug from the outlet socket 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 hoo...

Page 15: ...l inner parts e g door bins drawers and shelves on their original location Do not set the temperature of the appliance lower than needed 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 Do not put food near the temperature sensor of the fridge compartment K...

Page 16: ...t 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 the power supply gets back to normal check the condition of the food ...

Page 17: ...igerated 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 The actual number of shelves will differ from model to model c Bottle Rack Tall bottles can be stored horizontally using the bottle rack CAUTION Do not store short bottles on the bottle rack The items ma...

Page 18: ...gerated foods drinks and sauce containers h Bottom Shelf Drawer Cover 1 Stores refrigerated foods and fresh foods CAUTION Do not store any items at the front of the bottom shelf The items may fall and cause an injury or appliance damage i Fresh Balancer 1 Helps vegetables and fruit to stay crisp and controls humidity j Door Handle Pull the handle to open the door k Water Dispenser 1 Dispenses cold...

Page 19: ...rom model to model Control Panel and Functions 1 This feature is only available on some models a Fridge Press this button repeatedly to select a desired temperature between 1 C and 7 C The default fridge temperature is 3 C Type 1 On the Fridge Door Type 2 Inside the Fridge ...

Page 20: ...temperature settings d Wi Fi 1 The Wi Fi button when used with the LG ThinQ app allows the refrigerator to connect to a home Wi Fi network Refer to Smart Functions for information on the initial setup of the application Press and hold the Wi Fi button for 3 seconds to connect to the network e Lock 1 The lock function disables every other button on the display When power is initially connected to t...

Page 21: ...with beverages or hot water Children should not be allowed near the water tank CAUTION Do not apply excessive force or impact when removing or assembling the water tank If 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 Using the Dispenser You can dispense water by pressing the lever Press the paddle a of the ...

Page 22: ...ift it 2 Lift the water tank and pull it out 3 Remove the cover while the handle of the water tank is lifted CAUTION 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 washed before filling it with water Check if the water dis...

Page 23: ...Cover 1 Assemble the knob of the vegetable compartment b 2 Insert the knob c into the crisper cover 3 Slide the crisper cover to the left and then refit it 4 Hold the cover with both hands and tilt the cover slightly while refitting Removing Refitting the Fridge Drawer 1 Lift the drawer up and remove it by pulling it out 2 Refit the drawer in the reverse order of the removal process Removing Refit...

Page 24: ...moving the knob a b For storing vegetables Recommended c For storing fruit Door Basket Removing Refitting the Door Basket 1 Hold both edges of the basket and remove it by lifting it upward 2 Refit the door basket in the reverse order of the removal process Shelf Removing Refitting the Shelf 1 Hold the both side of the shelf Lift the shelf up and pull it forward 2 Tilt the shelf and remove it by pu...

Page 25: ...rd 2 Tilt the rack and remove it by pulling it out 3 Refit the rack by sliding it inward until the rack snaps into the frame Air Filter Reusing the Air Filter You can remove the odors absorbed by the Air Filter and reuse it 1 Pull out the drawer in the on the bottom compartment 2 Press on the hook inside the top compartment and then take out the Air Filter 3 Dry it using a hair dryer or by exposin...

Page 26: ...26 OPERATION you and can be wiped off easily with a towel or cloth ...

Page 27: ...oo far the signal strength 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 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 y...

Page 28: ...rily 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 Wi Fi indicator will be turned off Open Source Software Notice Information To obtain the source code that is contained in this product under GPL LGPL MPL and other open source licenses that have t...

Page 29: ...ThinQ application Control Panel 1 On the Fridge Door 1 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 Fridge button for three seconds or longer 3 Open the door and then hold the phone near the speaker hole 4 After the data transfer is complete the diagnosis will be disp...

Page 30: ...Keep the air vents on the exterior of the appliance clean Blocked air vents can cause fire or appliance damage Clean the aluminum part of the appliance in a soft towel moistened with water If you use a mild detergent wipe it off with a clean cotton to avoid stains Wipe the wooden parts of the product with a dry cotton If you use a wet cloth wipe off any excess water with a dry cotton Water towels ...

Page 31: ... persists contact an electrician There is poor refrigeration Is the fridge temperature set to its from 6 C to 8 C setting Set the fridge temperature to 4 C 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 the ho...

Page 32: ...liance door frequently or is the appliance door improperly closed Condensation can form if the outside air penetrates inside the appliance Is the installation environment humid Condensation can appear on the exterior of the appliance if the installation area is too humid or on a humid day such as a rainy day Wipe off any moisture with a dry cloth The front or behind of the appliance is warm There ...

Page 33: ...losed it If you try to open the appliance door within one minute after you closed it you may have difficulties because of the pressure inside the appliance Try to open the appliance door again in a few minutes so that the internal pressure stabilizes Symptoms Possible Cause Solution The appliance is noisy and generates abnormal sounds Is the appliance installed on a weak floor or improperly levell...

Page 34: ...obile 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 the wireless router to 2 4 GHz and connect the appliance to the wire...

Page 35: ...r 24 hours 135 Actual energy consumption will depend on how the appliance is used and where it is located Fresh Food Storage Volume L 380 Frozen Food Storage Volume L Design temperature of other compartments 14 C Frost Free Compartments Fresh Food Temperature Rise time h Freezing Capacity kg 24h Climate class T This appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperature between 16 C and 43 C Airb...

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