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Read this owner'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

MFL70720822

Rev.02_041720

EN ENGLISH

FR FRANÇAIS

PT

PORTUGUÊS

Summary of Contents for GC-F689BLCZ

Page 1: ...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 MFL70720822 Rev 02_041720 EN ENGLISH FR FRANÇAIS PT PORTUGUÊS ...

Page 2: ... the Appliance 12 Turning on the Power 12 Moving the Appliance After Installation 12 OPERATION 13 Product Features 13 Before Use 15 Control Panel 17 Water Dispenser 19 Water Dispenser tank 19 Icemaker 19 Folding Shelf 21 Other Functions 21 SMART FUNCTIONS 22 LG ThinQ Application 22 Smart Diagnosis 23 MAINTENANCE 25 Cleaning 25 Cleaning the Door Basket 25 Cleaning the Shelf 26 Cleaning the Vegetabl...

Page 3: ...th CAUTION 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 Technical Safety This appliance is not intended for use by persons including ch...

Page 4: ...odes and ordinances Do not plug the appliance into a multi socket adapter which does not have a power cable mounted The appliance should be connected to a dedicated power line which is separately fused Do not use a multi socket outlet which is not properly grounded portable In case of using a properly grounded multi socket outlet portable use the multi socket outlet with the current capacity of th...

Page 5: ...elves and baskets in place and keep children away from the appliance Dispose of all packaging materials such as plastic bags and styrofoam away from children The packaging materials can cause suffocation Keep ventilation openings in the appliance enclosure or in the built in structure clear of obstruction Do not use electrical appliances inside the refrigerator The refrigerant and insulation blowi...

Page 6: ...o parts of the refrigerating circuit are damaged If a leak is detected avoid any naked flames or potential sources of ignition and air the room in which the appliance is standing for several minutes In order to avoid the creation of a flammable gas air mixture if a leak in the refrigerating circuit occurs the size of the room in which the appliance is used should correspond to the amount of refrig...

Page 7: ...t to the back cover of the appliance Do not put animals such as pets into the appliance Be careful of nearby children when you open or close the appliance door The door may bump the child and cause injury Avoid the danger of children getting trapped inside the appliance A child trapped inside the appliance can cause suffocation Do not place heavy or fragile objects containers filled with liquid co...

Page 8: ...ug in the socket outlet 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 socket outlet Do not spray water 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 applia...

Page 9: ...artment shelves or ice bin that will be exposed to temperatures below freezing The tempered glass on the front side of the appliance door or the shelves can be damaged by an impact If it is broken do not 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 ...

Page 10: ... Make sure not to get a hand or foot stuck upon opening or closing the appliance door or door in door Maintenance 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 an extended power outage ...

Page 11: ...ient Temperature 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 Tempe...

Page 12: ...to lower the unit clockwise n to raise it Turning on the Power 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 After Installa...

Page 13: ...is is where water to supply the dispenser It requires manual filling Non plumbed models only c 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 d LED Lamp The LED lamps inside the appliance light up when you open the door ...

Page 14: ...age h Fresh Vegetable Drawer This is where fruits and vegetables are stored to help maintain freshness by adjusting the humidity controller i 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 j Fridge Door Basket This is where small packages of refrigerated foods drinks and sauce cont...

Page 15: ...ssible 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 s...

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: ... Freeze This sets Express Freeze functions e Eco Friendly This controls the Power Save mode for lowering energy consumption f Wi Fi This sets the appliance to connect to your home s Wi Fi network g 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 sk...

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: ...cur 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 washed before filling it with water Check if the water dispenser tank has been placed on the...

Page 20: ...n 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 stabilize after initial installation Water may take longer to freeze because of this B...

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: ...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 Wi Fi 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 to your wireless router manual LG ThinQ is not responsible for any network conne...

Page 23: ...mation To obtain the source code under GPL LGPL MPL and other open source licenses that is contained in this product please visit http opensource lge com In addition to the source code all referred license terms warranty disclaimers and copyright notices are available for download LG Electronics will also provide open source code to you on CD ROM for a charge covering the cost of performing such d...

Page 24: ...ton for three seconds or longer 3 Open the fridge door and then hold the phone on the upper right speaker hole 4 After the data transfer is complete the diagnosis will be displayed in the application Display panel is inside the Fridge door 1 Open the fridge door 2 Press the Eco Friendly button If the door has been open for longer than 60 seconds close the door and repeat steps 1 and 2 3 Hold the p...

Page 25: ...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 appliance remove all stored foods ...

Page 26: ... the Shelf Mount them in the reverse order of the removal process Removing the Folding Shelf 1 Slightly Lift up the front of the sliding shelf and slide it inward 2 Lift the rear half shelf up to remove it 3 Hold the centre 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...

Page 27: ...n be caused by the weight of stored foods when removing the vegetable drawer Refitting the Vegetable Drawer Refit the vegetable drawer in the reverse order of the removal process 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 frequent...

Page 28: ...hot food without cooling 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 e...

Page 29: ...efore putting it 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 o...

Page 30: ...se contact the LG Electronics customer information centre Do not attempt removal of the lamp The appliance door is 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 rema...

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 levelling 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 o...

Page 32: ...ID 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 wireless router To check the router frequency check with your Internet service provider or the router manufacture...

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