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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

GF-V910MBL  GF-V706MBL  GF-V706BSL  GF-L706PL  GF-L706MBL 

GF-D706MBL  GF-D706BSL

MFL71667907

Rev.03_042120

www.lg.com

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Page 1: ...tion and ensure that the product is installed correctly and safely Leave these instructions near the product after installation for future reference ENGLISH GF V910MBL GF V706MBL GF V706BSL GF L706PL GF L706MBL GF D706MBL GF D706BSL MFL71667907 Rev 03_042120 www lg com Copyright 2020 LG Electronics Inc All Rights Reserved ...

Page 2: ...N Before Installation 11 Removing the Fridge and Freezer Door 12 Connecting the Water Line 14 Levelling and Door Alignment 15 Turning on the Power 17 Moving the Appliance for Relocation 18 OPERATION Before Use 19 Product Features 21 Control Panel 25 Ice and Water Dispenser 26 Automatic Icemaker 27 InstaView 29 Door in Door 30 Fridge and Freezer Drawer 31 Extra Space 33 Shelf 33 Door Basket 34 SMAR...

Page 3: ...MAINTENANCE Cleaning 38 Water Filter 38 Air Filter 40 TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service 42 ...

Page 4: ...llowing 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 careful...

Page 5: ...used in household and similar applications only It should not be used for commercial or catering purposes or in any mobile application such as a caravan or boat Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance This appliance contains a small amount of isobutane refrigerant R600a but it is also combustible When transporting and installing the appl...

Page 6: ...e inside to remove the odours Do not tilt the appliance to pull or push it when transporting Make sure not to get a body part such as a hand or foot stuck while moving the appliance Risk of Fire and Flammable Materials 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 ...

Page 7: ...age 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 against the power plug Do not connect a plug adapter or other accessories to the power plug Do not modify or extend the power cable Ensure that the outlet socket is properly grounded and that the earth pin on the power cord is not damaged or removed from the ...

Page 8: ...excessively or place a heavy object on it Immediately unplug the power plug and contact an LG Electronics customer information centre if you detect a strange sound odour or smoke coming from the appliance Do not place hands or metallic objects inside the area emitting the cold air covers or heat releasing grille on the back Do not apply excessive force or impact to the back cover of the appliance ...

Page 9: ...er cosmetics etc near the appliance Disposal When discarding the appliance remove the door gasket while leaving the shelves and baskets in place and keep children away from the appliance CAUTION CAUTION To reduce the risk of minor injury to persons malfunction or damage to the product or property when using this product follow basic precautions including the following Operation Do not touch frozen...

Page 10: ...e or water hose Never eat frozen foods immediately after they have been taken out of the freezer compartment Do not use a thin crystal cup or chinaware when dispensing water or ice Make sure not to get a hand or foot stuck upon opening or closing the appliance door or door in door Maintenance Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they are cold They may shatter if exposed to sud...

Page 11: ...imited 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 Argentina Ecuador NOTE The appliances rated from SN to T are intended to be used at an ambient temperature between 10 º...

Page 12: ...these instructions may result in death fire or electric shock Removing the Hinge Cover Remove the screws from the hinge cover at the top of the appliance Lift the hook not visible located at the bottom of the front side of the cover with a flat head screwdriver Removing the Left Fridge Door 1 The water supply line is connected to the top right part at the back of the appliance Hold the water suppl...

Page 13: ... Rotate the hinge lever b clockwise Lift the top hinge c free of the hinge lever latch d CAUTION When lifting the hinge free of the hinge lever latch be careful that the door does not fall forward It is recommended that two or more people carry out the door removal and refitting 3 Lift the right fridge door until it is free of the middle hinge assembly CAUTION Place the door on a non scratching su...

Page 14: ...kPa and 827 kPa 1 4 8 4 kgf cm is required to operate the water dispenser If the refrigerator is installed in an area with low water pressure below 138 kPa you can install a booster pump to compensate for the low pressure If a reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected to your cold water supply the water pressure to the reverse osmosis system needs to be a minimum of 138 kPa to 827 kPa 1...

Page 15: ...onnector before screwing it onto the tap A separate connector or adaptor may need to be purchased if your tap fitting does not match the thread size of the connector provided Checking the Water Connection 1 Turn on the water supply and switch on the appliance Carefully check all fittings for possible leaks due to poorly fitted hoses 2 Press and hold the Water Filter button for three seconds The ne...

Page 16: ...rd lean even when the front legs are turned all the way Use the spanner a to adjust the height by turning the levelling leg to the left to raise it or to the right to lower it Door Alignment for Freezer Door 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 turning it to the left 2 Use t...

Page 17: ...ignment for Left Fridge Door Open the fridge door and use the spanner c to rotate the door hinge bolt Door Alignment for Right Fridge Door Standard Door Model Open the fridge door and use the spanner c to rotate the door hinge bolt Door Alignment for Right Fridge Door Door in Door Model Adjust the left fridge door first If the door is too low lift the right door up and use a pair of long nose plie...

Page 18: ...move 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 appliance upright 5 After ins...

Page 19: ...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 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 ...

Page 20: ...hill 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 Max Freezing Capacity Express Freeze function will allow the freezer to reach its maximum freezing capacity This ...

Page 21: ...s feature is only available on some models a Control Panel Sets the fridge temperature and freezer temperature the water filter condition and the dispenser mode b InstaView Door in Door 1 The InstaView Door in Door compartment allows for easy access to frequently used food items c Door in Door Lever 1 Opens the Door in Door ...

Page 22: ...22 OPERATION EN Interior 1 This feature is only available on some models Standard Door Model Door in Door Model ...

Page 23: ...inks and sauce containers e Door Mullion Prevents the cold air of the fridge from leaking CAUTION To reduce the risk of scratching the door or breaking the center door mullion make sure that the refrigerator door mullion is always folded in f Dairy Basket Stores dairy foods such as butter and cheese g Fridge Shelf Stores refrigerated foods and fresh foods Stores the foods with higher moisture cont...

Page 24: ...ce 1 Stores small food items such as cheese and ham l LED Lamp The LED lamp on the bottom of the fridge door lights up when you open the freezer door m Freezer Door Basket Stores small packages of frozen food Do not store ice cream or food which will be stored for a long period of time n Freezer Tray Stores small packaged frozen food or frequently used foods The sliding trays allow easy access and...

Page 25: ...nQ application c Freezer Press this button repeatedly to select a desired temperature between 23 C and 15 C The default freezer temperature is 18 C d Fridge Press this button repeatedly to select a desired temperature between 1 C and 7 C The default fridge temperature is 3 C NOTE The actual inner temperature varies depending on the food status as the indicated setting temperature is a target tempe...

Page 26: ...aging the controls Throw away the first few batches of ice about 20 cubes and 7 cups of water This is also necessary if the appliance has not been used for a long time It is normal for milky cloudy water to be dispensed after replacing the water filter This air in the water will eventually clear and is safe to drink during this transition NOTE If you open the freezer door while water is being disp...

Page 27: ...hey may clump together and may not be separated easily In such a case empty the ice bin and allow fresh ice to be made CAUTION It is normal for milky or cloudy water to be dispensed after replacing the water filter This air in the water will clear eventually and is safe to drink The first ice and water dispensed may include particles or odour from the water supply line or the water tank If discolo...

Page 28: ...d clearing the passage with a rubber spatula Dispensing cubed ice periodically can also help prevent frost buildup 1 Gently pull the handle to open the ice compartment 2 To turn off the automatic icemaker set the icemaker switch to OFF O 3 To remove the in door ice bin grip the front handle slightly lift the lower part and slowly pull out the bin as shown 4 Refit the in door ice bin in the reverse...

Page 29: ...caused by ruptured water lines or connections Set the icemaker power switch to OFF O and shut off the water supply to the appliance NOTE The ice bin should be emptied any time the icemaker on off switch is turned to the OFF O position InstaView This feature is only available on some models Using the InstaView Door in Door The InstaView Door in Door lets you see if you re running low on frequently ...

Page 30: ...n an organized manner CAUTION 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 appliance is open The door in door may be struck by the edge of the appliance and damaged Using the Moving Basket Adjusting the moving basket allows taller food items to be stored more conveniently 1 To raise the moving basket hold the basket in the c...

Page 31: ...reezer Drawer CAUTION Always empty the drawers before removing them and use both hands when removing and refitting them Make sure that the fridge doors are fully open before removing and refitting the drawers Using the Fridge Drawer This feature is only available on some models The crispers provide fresher tasting fruit and vegetables by letting you easily control humidity inside the drawer You ca...

Page 32: ...cess and convenience of use Use the upper compartment to store packaged frozen foods and frequently used foods Use the lower compartment for larger frozen foods and items stored for longer periods Removing Refitting the Freezer Drawer 1 Open both freezer doors completely Pull out the freezer drawer to full extension and remove all of the contents 2 With the drawer fully extended lift up the front ...

Page 33: ...oo cold Shelf CAUTION Glass shelves are heavy Use special care when removing them Do not clean glass shelves with warm water while they are cold Shelves may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes or impact Using the Folding Shelf Store taller items such as a gallon container or bottles by pushing the front half of the shelf underneath the back half of the shelf Pull the front of the shelf ...

Page 34: ...ay break if exposed to sudden temperature changes or impact Door Basket Removing Refitting the Door Basket 1 To remove the baskets simply lift the basket up and pull straight out 2 To refit the the basket slide the bin in the above the desired support and gently push down until it snaps into place ...

Page 35: ...is too 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 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 Inter...

Page 36: ...onds to temporarily 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 f icon will be turned off RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment shall be installed and used at a minimum distance of 20 cm from the human body Open Source Software Notice I...

Page 37: ... and select the Smart Diagnosis feature in the menu Follow the instructions for audible diagnosis provided in the LG ThinQ application 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 Open the fridge door and then hold the phone on the upper right speaker hole Position the phone so that its...

Page 38: ...oths 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 A Stainless Steel protection solution can also be applied to further protect the finish Cleaning the Interior When removing a shelf or drawer from inside the appliance remove all stored foods from the shelf or drawer to prevent inju...

Page 39: ...ssure due to thermal expansion must be installed Ensure all tubing and fittings are secure and free of leaks NOTE While the testing was performed under standard laboratory conditions actual performance may vary It is essential that the manufacturer s recommended installation maintenance and filter replacement requirements be carried out for the product to perform as advertised Replacing the Water ...

Page 40: ...mage Air Filter Replacing the Air Filter Replace the air filter Approximately every six months When the air filter indicator lights up To purchase the air filter Visit your local dealer or distributor or contact the LG Electronics Customer Information Centre For further assistance visit our website at lg com 1 Rotate the filter cover counterclockwise to release the tabs and remove the cover 2 Remo...

Page 41: ... place 6 Press and hold the Replace Air Filter button on the control panel for 3 seconds to reset the filter sensor CAUTION If you wash the filter with water the filter performance may also deteriorate Caution should be taken not to change the direction of the filter to be inserted into the filter cover ...

Page 42: ...ou store 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 ...

Page 43: ...ch or set ON for the automatic icemaker button on the control panel For more details on how to use visit LG Electronics website or use your smart device Is the temperature of the freezer compartment set too high If the set temperature is too warm ice will be produced slowly or not at all Set the Freezer temperature to 18 C for normal operation of the automatic icemaker Have you been opening the ap...

Page 44: ...d water or cold water not been used for an extended period of time Has it been a long time since you installed and replaced the filter If an expired filter is used the purification performance may decline It is recommended to replace the filter according to the filter replacement period Have you flushed out the filter properly in the initial stage after installing it When you install or replace th...

Page 45: ... first before 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 freq...

Page 46: ...d 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 Door mullion does not fold in and out properly Are front levelling legs extended the appliance level and doors aligned Once the door baskets are filled t...

Page 47: ... off Normal Operation Rattling noises Rattling noises may come from the flow of appliance the water line on the back of the unit 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...

Page 48: ... Mobile 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 wi...

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