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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.

ENGLISH

MFL70720809

Rev.07_110322

www.lg.com

Copyright © 2019-2022 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Page 1: ...e that the product is installed correctly and safely Leave these instructions near the product after installation for future reference ENGLISH MFL70720809 Rev 07_110322 www lg com Copyright 2019 2022 LG Electronics Inc All Rights Reserved Scan the QR code to see the manual global_main book book Page 1 Wednesday November 2 2022 1 36 PM ...

Page 2: ...STALLATION Before Installation 13 Levelling the Appliance 14 Turning on the Power 15 Moving the Appliance for Relocation 15 OPERATION Before Use 16 Product Features 18 Control Panel 20 Water Dispenser 22 Icemaker 23 Fridge Drawer 24 Door Basket 25 Shelf 25 Freezer Drawer 26 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application 27 Smart Diagnosis 28 MAINTENANCE Cleaning 30 TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service...

Page 3: ...Warranty 36 global_main book book Page 3 Wednesday November 2 2022 1 36 PM ...

Page 4: ...liance 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 in...

Page 5: ...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 6: ...hpaste 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 Electronics customer informatio...

Page 7: ... 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 or let the appliance lean agai...

Page 8: ... 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 centre Unplug the power plug during ...

Page 9: ...hone 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 explosion or injury if sparks are...

Page 10: ...e glass containers bottles or cans especially those containing carbonated drinks in the freezer compartment 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 ...

Page 11: ...n 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 CARING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT Disposal of Your Old Appliance Do s a The product is required to be handed over only to the authorized recycler for disposal b Keep the product in isolated area aft...

Page 12: ...rostbite The refrigerant R600a squirting out of the pipes could ignite or cause eye injury b The blowing agent cyclopentane is highly flammable liquid and vapor Harmful to aquatic life Contact with liquid may cause cold burns frost bites Repeated exposure causes skin dryness This product is complied with the requirement of Hazardous Substances as specified under Rule 13 1 2 of the E Waste Manageme...

Page 13: ...ed 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 Size mm a b A 705 700 B 1720 1850 1720 1850 C 740 700 D 595 595 E 700 700 F 740 G 1326 1318 H 1200 1160 A C B F G E D H G E D H global_main book book Page 13 Wednesday November 2 2022 1 36 PM ...

Page 14: ...ur 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 doors do not close easily adjust the appliance s tilt using the instructions below 1 Turn the levelling leg clockwise to raise that side of the applia...

Page 15: ...r 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 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 carefu...

Page 16: ... not turn off the power Immediately contact the LG Electronics customer information centre and 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 For the most efficient use of energy keep all inner parts e g door bins drawers and shelves on their original location Ensure there is...

Page 17: ...ontent 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 free...

Page 18: ...nses cold water c LED Lamp The LED lamps inside the fridge light up when you open the door d Fridge Shelf Stores refrigerated 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 e Folding Shelf 1 7 globa...

Page 19: ...sket Stores small packages of refrigerated foods drinks and sauce containers i Water Dispenser Tank 1 Stores water to supply the dispenser It requires manual filling j Egg Tray Stores eggs You can move this egg tray to a desired position except for the top shelf of the fridge or the vegetable drawer k Ice Maker This is where ice is manually produced and stored l Freezer Drawer Stores frozen food f...

Page 20: ... 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 Control Panel 1 On the Fridge Door Control Panel 2 Inside the Fridge global_main book book Page 20 Wednesday November 2 2022 1 36 PM ...

Page 21: ...ction is enabled and disabled in turn each time you press the button When this function is on the other buttons except Lock and Wi Fi buttons will not operate Eco Friendly has been renamed Vacation CAUTION When this function is on be careful about storing foods that require a lower temperature than the default temperature When you return home remember to turn this function off to unlock the other ...

Page 22: ...ng the controls Do not use a thin crystal cup or chinaware when dispensing water or ice NOTE If the cup rim is small water may splash out of the glass or miss it completely Cleaning the Dispenser Tray Wipe the entire area with a damp cloth The dispenser tray may become wet easily due to spilled water Cleaning the Dispenser Outlet Wipe the dispenser outlet frequently with a clean cloth as it may ge...

Page 23: ...table water NOTE The water tank should be washed before filling it with potable water Clean water tanks if they have not been used for 48 hours Icemaker This feature is only available on some models Using the Icemaker This feature is only available on some models This is where ice is manually produced 1 Hold the handle of ice tray and pull it out 2 Fill the ice tray with potable water up to the wa...

Page 24: ...ent the temperature in the Fresh Converter can be controlled by sliding the lever a where located in front of compartment in either direction b For storing vegetables Recommended c For storing fish d For storing meat NOTE Do not store vegetables and fruits with Fish or Meat mode in the chill compartment as they may freeze due to the lower temperature Using the Fresh Balancer This feature is only a...

Page 25: ...re taller items such as a gallon container or bottles by pushing the front half of the shelf underneath the back half the shelf Pull the front of the shelf forward to return to a full shelf Removing Refitting the Folding Shelf This feature is only available on some models 1 Gently lift the front of the folding shelf and slide it in 2 Rotate the folding shelf backwards lift it from the left and pul...

Page 26: ... 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 Lift the drawer up and remove it by pulling it out 3 Refit the drawer in the reverse order of the removal process global_main book book Page 26 Wednesday November 2 2022 1 36 PM ...

Page 27: ...es 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 your Internet service provider or...

Page 28: ...Q 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 the obligation to disclose source...

Page 29: ...5 minutes you must deactivate the lock and then reactivate it 2 Press and hold the Freezer button for 3 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 displayed in the application Control Panel 2 Inside the Fridge 1 1 Open the fridge door 2 Press the Vacation button If the door has been open for longer tha...

Page 30: ... exterior of the appliance 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...

Page 31: ...geration or freezing Is the fridge or freezer temperature set to its warmest setting Set the fridge or freezer temperature to a colder setting 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 hot food first ...

Page 32: ...oor 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 can form due to the temperature difference from the outside Wipe out the dampness with a dry cloth Did you put warm or moist food inside without sealing it in a container Store food in a covered or sealed con...

Page 33: ...sured that this is not a problem and is quite normal There is water inside or outside of the appliance Is there water leakage around the appliance Check if the water has leaked from a sink or another place Is there water on the bottom of the appliance Check if the water is from the thawed frozen food or a broken or dropped container Symptoms Possible Cause Solution The appliance door is not closed...

Page 34: ...rost control will click when the automatic defrost cycle begins and ends The thermostat control or appliance control on some models will also click when cycling on and off Normal Operation Rattling noises Appliance is not resting evenly on the floor Floor is weak or uneven or levelling legs need to be adjusted Appliance with a compressor was moved while operating Normal operation If the compressor...

Page 35: ...e 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 wireless router To check the rou...

Page 36: ...ence during warranty period it is advised to contact Authorized Service Centre directly or call our help line 3 Repairs under warranty shall be carried out by an authorized service personnel only The details of centralized help lines are attached 4 For units installed beyond municipal limits of the jurisdiction of company s Authorized Service Center it is responsibility of the purchaser to contact...

Page 37: ...e following cases 1 The warranty card is not completed properly at the time of purchase 2 The completed warranty card is not presented to authorized service personnelat the time of service of the product 3 The product is not operated according to instructions given in the Operating Instruction Booklet 4 Defects are caused by improper or reckless use which shall be determined by the company personn...

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