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OWNER'S MANUAL

FRIDGE& 

FREEZER

Read this owner's manual thoroughly before operating the appliance and keep 

it handy for reference at all times.

Copyright © 2019LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved

MFL70525012

Rev.00_091918

Summary of Contents for GC-B22FTQPL

Page 1: ...R S MANUAL FRIDGE FREEZER Read this owner s manual thoroughly before operating the appliance and keep it handy for reference at all times Copyright 2019LG Electronics Inc All Rights Reserved MFL70525012 Rev 00_091918 ...

Page 2: ...necting the Appliance 16 Moving the Appliance 16 OPERATION 17 Parts and Functions 17 Notes for Operation 20 Using Control Panel 22 Door Mullion 23 Door in Door 24 Icemaker 24 Using the Folding Shelf 25 InstaView Function 25 Other Functions 25 SMART FUNCTIONS 26 Using LG SmartThinQ Application 26 Using Smart Diagnosis 28 MAINTENANCE 29 Notes for Cleaning 29 Cleaning the Condenser Cover 29 Cleaning ...

Page 3: ... 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 Children in the Household This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or men...

Page 4: ...hole of the socket outlet is loose do not use the power cord and contact an authorized service centre Do not plug the appliance into a multi socket adapter which does not have a power cable mounted Do not modify or extend the power cable 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 ...

Page 5: ...bly or disassembly of the appliance door Do not connect a plug adapter or other accessories to the power plug 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 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 powe...

Page 6: ...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 7: ...nges 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 Do not use a hair drier to dry the inside of the appliance or place a candle inside to remove the odou...

Page 8: ...e and Flammable Materials This symbol alerts you to flammable materials that can ignite and cause a fire if you do not take care 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 If a leak is detected avoid any naked fla...

Page 9: ...nsporting Make sure not to get a body part such as a hand or foot stuck while moving the appliance Operation Do not touch frozen food or the metal parts in the freezer compartment with wet or damp hands It may cause frostbite Do not place glass containers bottles or cans especially those containing carbonated drinks in the freezer compartment shelves or ice bin that will be exposed to temperatures...

Page 10: ...service centre Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they are cold 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 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 ...

Page 11: ...11 EN INSTALLATION Compartments Spannera Owner s Manual Ring Sheet The appearance or components of the appliance may differ from model to model ...

Page 12: ...ce 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 Temperate 16 32 ST Subtropical 16...

Page 13: ...or by pulling it in both directions by pressing down on the hook of the wire harness connector 3 Unscrew the groud wire Rotate the hinge lever counterclockwise Lift the top hinge free of the hinge lever latch Hinge Lever Latch CAUTION It is recommended that two or more people carry out the door removal and refitting When removing the upper hinge be careful that the door does not fall forward 4 Lif...

Page 14: ...everse sequence of their removal once the appliance has been passed through all access doors Leveling If the appliance seems unsteady or the doors do not close easily adjust the appliance s tilt Leveling the appliance Open the freezer doors and adjust the height by turning the nut above the foot with the spanner Door Alignment If the gap between the doors is uneven follow the instructions below to...

Page 15: ...ance door more than 3 mm Adjusting the Height of the Left Fridge Door If the left door is lower lift the left door and turn the hinge bolt using the spanner as in the drawing Adjusting the Height of the Right Fridge Door Type1 If the right door is lower lift the right door and use the spanner to turn the keeper nut clockwise until the heights are balanced Type2 If the right door is lower lift the ...

Page 16: ...ving the Appliance 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 applia...

Page 17: ...or You can conveniently locate and access your favourite snacks or food items c Door in Door Lever You can open the Door in Door by pulling the lever at the bottom of the door d InstaView Door in Door The InstaView Door in Door compartment allows for easy access to commonly used food items NOTE means that this feature varies depending on the model purchased The appearance or components of the appl...

Page 18: ...18 EN Interior 3 1 2 4 10 11 7 8 9 5 6 3 1 2 4 10 11 7 8 5 6 9 ...

Page 19: ...n contacting LG Electronics customer information centre to help make an accurate diagnosis when the appliance operates abnormally or a failure occurs f Door in Door A convenient storage area for frequently used items that require easy access g Adjustable Fridge Shelf Shelves are adjustable to meet individual storage needs h Folding Shelf Shelf is adjustable to meet individual storage needs i Veget...

Page 20: ...or 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 freezer compartment set the freezer temperature lower than the temperature indicated on the food Do not put food near the temperature sensor of the fridge co...

Page 21: ...ower than 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 Max Freezing Capacity The Express Freeze function will allow the freezer to its maximum freezing capacity This generally takes up to 3 hours h...

Page 22: ...nnect to your home s Wi Fi network Express Freeze This sets Express Freeze functions Lock This locks the buttons on the control panel 1 2 3 4 5 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 skin contacts to the control panel while cleaning it the button function may operate ...

Page 23: ... is enabled and disabled in turn each time you press the button The Express Freeze function automatically terminates after a specific period has passed Setting and Resetting Lock This locks the buttons on the control panel When you press the Lock button for 3 seconds the Lock Unlock icon on the control panel lights The function is enabled and disabled in turn each time you press the button If you ...

Page 24: ...oor in door with both hands and remove it by lifting it upward Refitting the Door in Door Case Mount them in the reverse order of the removal process NOTE means that this feature varies depending on the model purchased Icemaker 1 To make ice fill the ice tray with water and insert it into its position knob Ice tray Ice storage bin 2 To take ice out rotate the knob of the ice tray clockwise NOTE Yo...

Page 25: ... may not operate and an error code is displayed even when any button is pressed When this occurs do not turn off the power and immediately contact the LG Electronics customer information centre If you turn off the power the repair technician from the LG Electronics customer information centre may have difficulty finding the problem 1 Knock twice on the glass to turn the LED light inside the Door i...

Page 26: ... too far from the router Purchase a Wi Fi repeater range extender to improve the Wi Fi signal strength The Wi Fi connection may not connect or may be interrupted because of the home network environment The network connection may not work properly depending on the Internet service provider The surrounding wireless environment can make the wireless network service run slowly The appliance cannot be ...

Page 27: ... Wi Fi network Initial Appliance Registration Run the LG SmartThinQ application and follow the instructions in the application to register the appliance Re registering the Appliance or Registering Another User Press and hold the Wi Fi button for 3 seconds to temporarily turn it off Run the LG SmartThinQ application and follow the instructions in the application to register the appliance NOTE To di...

Page 28: ...Diagnosis NOTE Position the phone so that its microphone is aligned with the speaker hole The Smart Diagnosis sound is generated after around three seconds Hold the phone to the upper right speaker hole and wait while the data is transmitted Do not take the phone off the speaker hole while the data is transmitted The data transfer sound may be harsh to the ear while the Smart Diagnosis data is bei...

Page 29: ...helps provide rust protection Do not wax plastic parts Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a year using appliance wax or auto paste wax Apply wax with a clean soft cloth When cleaning the inside or outside of the appliance do not wipe it with a rough brush toothpaste or flammable materials Do not use cleaning agents containing flammable substances This may cause discoloration or damage to th...

Page 30: ...hile they are cold Shelves may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes or impact Glass shelves are heavy Use special care when removing them Cleaning the Folding Shelf Removing the Folding Shelf 1 Tilt up the back of the shelf and lift it straight up 2 Pull the shelf out tilted at an angle Refitting the Folding Shelf Tilt the back of the shelf up and guide the rear shelf hooks into the slot...

Page 31: ...ops Repeat to remove the second drawer 3 Tilt the cover slightly and support it with one hand 4 Pull the cover out tilted at an angle Refitting the Vegetable Drawer 1 Open the fridge doors comletely 2 Insert the bottom of the vegetable drawer into its original position and ently push it back in while lowering it Cleaning the Door Basket Removing the Door Basket Hold both edges of the basket and re...

Page 32: ...ut to remove it CAUTION The drawers are heavy Always use two hands when removing or assembling the drawers to avoid product damage or personal injury Always open the freezer doors completely before removing or assembling the drawers Assembling the Freezer Drawer 1 Open both freezer doors completely Raise the front of the drawer slightly and insert the rollers on the drawer s sides into the guides ...

Page 33: ...nstallation position to make enough space around the appliance The appliance contains a bad smell Is the fridge or freezer temperature set to Warm Set the fridge or freezer temperature to Medium Did you put in food with a strong smell Store foods with strong smells in a sealed containers Vegetables or fruit may have spoiled in the drawer Throw away rotten vegetables and clean the vegetable drawer ...

Page 34: ...iance or on the bottom of the vegetable drawer cover Did you store hot food without cooling it first Cool the hot food first before putting it in the fridge or freezer compartment Did you leave the appliance door open Although the condensation will disappear soon after you close the appliance door you can wipe it with a dry cloth Do you open and close the appliance door too frequently Condensation...

Page 35: ...w enough clearance around the appliance Are objects scattered behind the appliance Remove the scattered objects from behind the appliance Is there an object on top of the appliance Remove the object on top of the appliance The side or front of the appliance is warm There are anti condensation pipes fitted to these areas of the appliance to reduce condensation forming from around the door area The ...

Page 36: ...linear compressor was moved while operating Normal operation If the compressor does not stop rattling after three minutes turn the power to the appliance off and then on again Whooshing noises 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 Gurgling noises Appliance flo...

Page 37: ... 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 manufacturer The...

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