OWNER’S MANUAL
BOTTOM FREEZER FRIDGE
Please read this owner’s manual thoroughly before operating and keep it handy for reference at all times.
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Page 1: ...AL BOTTOM FREEZER FRIDGE Please read this owner s manual thoroughly before operating and keep it handy for reference at all times www lg com MFL68302733_Rev 00 Copyright 2017 LG Electronics Inc All Rights Reserved ...
Page 2: ...19 Adjusting the Fridge Shelves 19 Detaching the Shelf 19 Refitting the Shelf 20 Using the Folding Shelf 20 When Closing the Door 21 Big Fresh Zone 21 Removal of the Big Fresh Zone drawer 21 Refitting the Big Fresh Zone drawer 22 Removing Assembling the Fresh Zone compartment 23 Extra Space 23 Fridge Basket 23 In Out Carrier 24 Tilting Fresh Basket 24 Dairy Corner 25 Door In Door 25 Door In Door S...
Page 3: ...re than 60 seconds a warning alarm sounds in 30 second intervals until it is closed Express FREEZE The freezer section is maintained at the coldest temperature for a 24 hour period before automatically resuming normal operation The freezer display temperature will not change when Express Freeze is engaged It will also enhance ice production whilst it is on Auto Closing Hinge The fridge doors close...
Page 4: ... outlet conforming with the rating prior to use It y y is the user s responsibility to replace a standard 2 prong wall outlet with a standard 3 prong wall outlet Do not install the fridge where there may be a danger of it falling Installation on a non sturdy timber y y floor may cause difficulty in door alignment and cause the cabinet to deform Use DO NOT allow children to climb stand or hang on t...
Page 5: ...heating element that releases the cubes Do not place fingers or hands on the automatic ice making mechanism while the fridge is plugged in When dispensing ice from the dispenser do not use crystal ceramics y y Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment with wet or damp hands when your fridge is y y in operation Do not put glass containers glass bottles or beverage cans in the freeze...
Page 6: ...ontains a small amount of isobutane refrigerant R600a natural gas with high environmental compatibility 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 Refrigerant squirting out of the pipes could ignite or cause an eye injury If a leak is detected avoid any naked flames or potential sou...
Page 7: ... references are included for your convenience The appearance and specifications of the actual product may differ depending on the model Fridge Exterior LED Display Displays the fridge and freezer s target temperature the water filter condition and the dispenser status Door in Door release Button Fridge Freezer ...
Page 8: ...ridge Adjustable Fridge Shelf The shelves in your Fridge are adjustable to meet your individual storage needs Dairy Product Bin Used to preserve dairy products Fridge Basket Freezer Basket Easy Ice Maker Big Fresh Zone Hygiene Fresh Filter Door In Door Big Fresh Zone Extra Space Drawer Tilting Fresh Basket Bluetooth Sound Bar ...
Page 9: ...o much food are not advised to be put in Enough space should be kept for cool air circulating y y freely Do not set the temperature of fridge lower than needed Do not put the food near the temperature y y sensor Allow hot food to cool prior to storing Placing hot food in the fridge freezer could spoil other food y y and lead to higher electric bills Do not block air vents with food Smooth circulat...
Page 10: ...ted under the front of the fridge To remove any remaining tape or glue rub the area briskly with your thumb Tape or glue residue can also be easily removed by rubbing a small amount of liquid dish soap over the adhesive with your fingers Wipe with warm water and dry Do not use sharp instruments rubbing alcohol flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue These products can damage t...
Page 11: ...the sides as well as top and maintain at least 2 inches 5 08 cm from the rear wall 4 To avoid vibrations the appliance must be leveled 5 Don t install the appliance below 5 C It may affect the performance 2 5 08 cm 24 61 cm How to Remove the Fridge Door TURN OFF THE MAIN POWER Same procedure for left and right doors 1 Remove the fridge door hinge cover left side 2 Disassemble connection plugs and ...
Page 12: ...in fridge If the right door is lower lift the right door and y y insert an additional 3 snap ring using a long nose plier until both doors are level 3 Remove the door by raising it from the lower hinge How to Remove the Freezer Door TURN OFF THE MAIN POWER Same procedure for left and right doors 1 Remove the inner hinge bolt 2 Twist the hinge to raise the pivoting end so that the door can be lifte...
Page 13: ...ng the Adjust Hinge pin 2 Rotate the Adjust hinge pin either clockwise or counter clockwise using the narrow side of the spanner spanner to adjust the level difference between the fridge door and freezer door this method provides limited adjustment 3 After adjusting door height firmly tighten the Locking nut counter clockwise until secured Caution Do not adjust the hinge pin height level too much ...
Page 14: ...ected before use Read the Turning On The Power section Your plug type might be different from the picture Caution Putting food in the fridge before it has cooled could cause the food to spoil or a bad odor could remain inside the fridge Wait for the fridge to cool Allow your fridge to run for at least three to four hours before putting food in it Check the flow of cold air in the freezer compartme...
Page 15: ...unction press and hold the Lock button for approximately three seconds Fridge Temperature Indicates the set target temperature of the fridge compartment in Celsius C The recommended Fridge set temperature in normal ambient conditions and loads is 3 C 4 C Freezer Temperature Indicates the set target temperature of the freezer compartment in Celsius C The recommended Freezer set temperature in norma...
Page 16: ...njoy the freshest taste Freezer Basket Preserve small packaged frozen food or frequently taken out foods Tilting Fresh Basket Preserve short term ready to eat vegetables Easy Ice Maker Makes and stores ice in the ice tray when water is added Big Fresh Zone Preserve vegetables and fruits Fridge Basket Store beverages water etc Adjustable Fridge Shelf Adjustable shelves to meet your individual stora...
Page 17: ...ease the fridge s electricity usage Note If you are leaving home for a short period of time like a short vacation the fridge should be left y y on Refrigerated foods that are able to be frozen will stay preserved longer if stored in the freezer If you are leaving the fridge turned off for an extended period of time remove all food and unplug y y the power cord Clean the interior and leave the door...
Page 18: ...r plastic container and store in crisper Fish Store fresh fish and shellfish in the freezer section if they are not being consumed the same day of purchase It is recommended to consume fresh fish and shellfish the same day purchased Leftovers Cover leftovers with plastic wrap aluminum foil or plastic containers with tight lids Storing Frozen Food Freezing Your freezer will not quick freeze a large...
Page 19: ...tainers y y Containers without tight lids y y Wax paper or wax coated freezer wrap y y Thin semi permeable wrap y y Adjusting the Fridge Shelves The shelves in your fridge are adjustable to meet your individual storage needs Your model may have either glass or wire shelves Adjusting the shelves to fit different heights of items will make finding the exact item you want easier Doing so will also re...
Page 20: ...ean glass shelves with y y warm water while they are cold Shelves may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes or impact Glass shelves are heavy Use special y y care when removing them Caution To reduce the risk of door scratches y y and breaking the door centre mullion please make sure that the fridge door mullion is always folded in The door Alarm will sound if the door y y remains open af...
Page 21: ...drawer The Moisture balance keeper helps optimize humidity in the vegetable compartment 1 Pull the drawer back to the end of its travel 2 Lift the front of the draw up and remove it from its guide Refitting the Big Fresh Zone drawer 1 Insert the left and right roller of the drawer into the guides whilst the draw is slightly lifted at the front and push it in gently while lowering it at the same ti...
Page 22: ...awers 2 Lift the front of one drawer to remove it from its guides and pull straight out Repeat to remove the second drawer 3 Support underneath the glass cover with one hand while lifting the front of the cover with the other hand Push up from underneath to release the cover from the guides then tilt the cover 45 degrees and pull it forward to remove it Assembling the Fresh Zone Compartment 1 Hold...
Page 23: ...es Extra Space Store small foods like eggs ham cheese etc Open and close pushing or pulling grips y y Fridge Basket Preserve drinks like small packs milk beer juice etc In Out Carrier Ideally used to store and carry multiple items to and from the fridge When necessary In Out Carrier may y y be taken out seperately It can be used to move required condiments drinks snacks etc for cooking at the same...
Page 24: ...h the upper latch and gently pull the basket back To close push the basket in until a click sound is heard To avoid damaging the drawer do not y y overload it or apply excessive force when opening or closing Dairy Corner You can store dairy products such as butter cheese etc If you close the fridge door with the dairy corner left open the fridge door may not close properly It could also result in ...
Page 25: ...tter and slicing cheese easier Press the the door button on the Home Bar until you hear a click sound You can store more food in the larger Home y y Bar With the larger storage room you can y y organize your foods better Press until you hear the Click sound 2 Hold the bottom of daily basket and raise it up to take it out 3 Move floating basket to the top compartment from magic space cover from whi...
Page 26: ...ed more conveniently Caution Remove all food items from basket before y y moving it up or down Not doing so could cause damage to the basket or food items Caution Always remove drawers with both y y hands to avoid breakage or injury Always open the freezer doors all the y y way before removing or refitting the drawers Freezer Drawer Use the compartment for packed frozen foods and frequently taken ...
Page 27: ...drawer all the way while lowering the drawer to the correct level Filling The Ice Tray Manually Take out the empty ice tray fill it with water to the level line and carefully push it back in to avoid spilling the water Ensure that it is slowly pushed all the way back in as per below fig before gently closing the Freezer door Easy Ice Maker Remove the water reservoir from the ice y y maker assembly...
Page 28: ...oor door of the ice y y maker is frequently opened warm air enters the freezer and the time for water to freeze may be longer Ice may not be made until 24 hours y y after the initial installation of the fridge Be careful of pointed corners of some y y dispensed ice cubes Ejecting Ready Made Ice Turn the rotary knob firmly until all the ice y y has ejected from the ice tray into the ice bin Repeat ...
Page 29: ...s and push it down until secure Two Stars Section Applicable to Some Models Only Two stars section means suitable for ice or y y foods that can be stored at 12 C 18 C Not suitable for deep freezing y y Caution Clean the other parts of the ice y y maker with a damp towel only and dry completely before refitting not doing so may cause the ice twisting mechanism to freeze and not operate Cleaning the...
Page 30: ...ART FUNCTIONS Note To verify the Wi Fi connection check that y y Wi Fi icon on the control panel is lit LG Smart ThinQ is not responsible for any y y network connection problems or any faults malfunctions or errors caused by network connection The machine supports 2 4 GHz Wi Fi y y networks only If the appliance is having trouble connecting y y to the Wi Fi network it may be too far from the route...
Page 31: ...ering the cost of performing such distribution such as the cost of media shipping and handling upon email request to opensource lge com This offer is valid for three 3 years from the date on which you purchased the product Smart Diagnosis Using a Smart Phone For appliances with the y y or logo Use this function if you need an accurate diagnosis by an LG Electronics customer information centre when...
Page 32: ...ansfer is complete the service agent will explain the result of the Smart Diagnosis NOTE Position the phone so that its y y microphone is aligned with the speaker hole The Smart Diagnosis sound is y y generated after around three seconds Do not take the phone off the speaker y y hole while the data is transmitted Hold the phone to the upper right y y speaker hole and wait while the data is transmi...
Page 33: ...xterior 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 Caution Do not use a rough cloth or sponge y y when cleaning the interior and exterior of the fridge Do not place your hand on the bottom y y surface of the fridge when opening and closing Warning Use non flammable cleaner Failure to do so can result in...
Page 34: ... and a mild detergent in warm water Do not use cleaning waxes concentrated detergents bleaches or cleaners containing petroleum on plastic fridge parts Plastic Parts covers and panels Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water Do not use window sprays abrasive cleansers or flammable fluids These can scratch or damage the material Condenser Coil Cover Use a vacuum cleaner w...
Page 35: ...s require more operating time but use less energy due to more efficient technology Fridge was recently plugged in or power restored The fridge will take up to 24 hours to cool completely Door opened often or a large amount of food hot food was added Adding food and opening the door warms the fridge requiring the compressor to run longer in order to cool the fridge back down In order to conserve en...
Page 36: ...ould not be operated in temperatures above 43 C A large amount of food or hot food was added to either compartment Adding food warms the compartment requiring the cooling system to run Allowing hot food to cool to room temperature before putting it in the fridge will reduce this effect Doors not closed correctly See the Doors will not close correctly or pop open section in Parts Features Troublesh...
Page 37: ... packaging to prevent condensation and frost Food is freezing in the fridge compartment Food with high water content was placed near an air vent Rearrange items with high water content away from air vents Fridge temperature control is set incorrectly If the temperature is too cold adjust the control one increment at a time and wait for the temperature to stabilize Refer to the Setting the Controls...
Page 38: ...ion Fridge is not resting solidly on the floor Floor is weak or uneven or leveling legs need to be adjusted See the Door Alignment section Fridge with linear compressor was jarred while running Normal Operation Whooshing Evaporator fan motor is circulating air through the fridge and freezer compartments Normal Operation Air is being forced over the condenser by the condenser fan Normal Operation G...
Page 39: ...dirty or sticky Clean the gaskets and the surfaces that they touch Rub a thin coat of appliance polish or kitchen wax on the gaskets after cleaning Door was recently closed When you open the door warmer air enters the fridge As the warm air cools it can create a vacuum If the door is hard to open wait one minute to allow the air pressure to equalize then see if it opens more easily Fridge wobbles ...
Page 40: ...r 12 Refrigerant R600a Freezer Star Rating Climate Class T Climate Class T This appliance is intended to be used at an ambient temperature between 16 C and 43 C Disposal of your old appliance 1 All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities 2 The correc...
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