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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-V910MBLC, GF-V706MBLC, GF-V706BSLC

MFL71667930

Rev.03_111921

www.lg.com

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Page 1: ...ll 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 V910MBLC GF V706MBLC GF V706BSLC MFL71667930 Rev 03_111921 www lg com Copyright 2021 LG Electronics Inc All Rights Reserved ...

Page 2: ...stallation 11 Removing the Fridge and Freezer Door 12 Connecting the Water Line 14 Levelling and Door Alignment 15 Turning on the Power 18 Moving the Appliance for Relocation 18 OPERATION Before Use 19 Product Features 21 Control Panel 25 Ice and Water Dispenser 27 Automatic Icemaker 28 InstaView 32 Door in Door 32 Drawer 34 Extra Space 35 Shelf 35 Door Basket 36 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Applicati...

Page 3: ...Air Filter 42 TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service 44 ...

Page 4: ...owing 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 carefully...

Page 5: ...tended to be 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 instal...

Page 6: ...o 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 Consult with a service agent or a similarly qualified person about the recovery of refrigerant and recycling of components on disposal of the refrigerating appliance Risk of Fire and Flammable Materials If a leak is detected avoid any naked flames o...

Page 7: ... a doorway 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 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 Ens...

Page 8: ...e Do not touch the power plug or the appliance controls with wet hands Do not bend the power cable 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 rele...

Page 9: ... flammable or combustible substances ether benzene alcohol chemical LPG combustible spray insecticide air freshener 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 o...

Page 10: ...ing the appliance and contact an authorized service centre Prevent animals from nibbling on the power cable or water hose Never eat frozen foods immediately after they have been taken out of the freezer compartment Make sure not to get a hand or foot stuck upon opening or closing the appliance door or door in door Maintenance This appliance is equipped with maintenance free LED interior light Do n...

Page 11: ...in a limited 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 NOTE The appliances rated from SN to T are intended to be used at an ambient temperature between 10 ºC ...

Page 12: ...ese 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 supply ...

Page 13: ...1 Disconnect all wire harnesses a NOTE The number of wire harnesses may vary depending on the model 2 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 fr...

Page 14: ...cting the Water Line This feature is only available on some models Water Supply Requirements A cold water supply with water pressure between 138 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 filtra...

Page 15: ...ector is pushed onto the pipe 2 Ensure that the rubber washer is fitted to the inside of the tap connector 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 ...

Page 16: ... 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 the...

Page 17: ...ridge 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 The C Clip snap ring may differ depending on the model Type A If the door is too low lift the ri...

Page 18: ...it 3 or 4 hours before you put food into the appliance If you add food before the appliance has cooled completely your food may spoil To turn off the appliance disconnect the power plug from the socket outlet 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...

Page 19: ...f 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 make sure that door bins drawers and shelves are assembled properly 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...

Page 20: ...oisture content 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 max...

Page 21: ...This 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 Interior Two Star a 1 This feature is only available on some models Standard Door Model Door in Door Model ...

Page 23: ... 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 content ...

Page 24: ... on the bottom of the fridge door lights up when you open the freezer door m Craft Ice Maker Freezer This is where Craft Ice is automatically produced n Ice Basket Stores ice from the freezer icemaker o 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 p Freezer Tray Stores small packaged frozen food or frequently...

Page 25: ...nitial setup of the LG ThinQ 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 tem...

Page 26: ...disable the dispenser operation g Water Filter Replace the water filter when the h indicator lights up h Replace Air Filter This function reduces odours inside the fridge If the indicator lights up replace the filter i Water Ice Type Select a desired dispenser mode from the buttons on the control panel Press the dispenser switch with a glass or other container to dispense cubed ice water or crushe...

Page 27: ...y if water has not been drawn for 5 days To clean the water dispensing system flush the water through the dispenser about 5 minutes and throw away the first few batches of ice Do not use a thin crystal cup or chinaware when dispensing water or ice NOTE If you open the freezer door while water is being dispensed the water dispensing will stop If you open the fridge door while water cubed ice or cru...

Page 28: ...his feature may vary depending on model purchased Before Using the In Door Icemaker The icemaker produces ice normally when approximately 48 hours have passed after the appliance is initially installed If the ice bin is completely filled with ice ice production will stop Sound of ice dropping into the ice bin is normal If ice cubes are stored in the ice bin for a long period of time they may clump...

Page 29: ...are favourable This amount may vary according to the environment ambient temperature around the appliance frequency of the door being opened amount of food stored in the appliance etc a Power Switch b Auto Shutoff feeler arm Before Using the Freezer Icemaker NOTE The icemaker begins producing ice approximately 48 hours after the appliance is initially installed Throw away the first few batches of ...

Page 30: ...away the ice stored in the ice bin The Craft Ice icemaker produces 1 batch of round ice 3 pieces at a time In 3 ICE mode the Craft Ice icemaker produces 1 batch of round ice 3 pieces about every 24 hours In 6 ICE mode the Craft Ice icemaker produces 2 batches of round ice 6 pieces total in the same period For more ice select the 6 ICE mode For clearer ice select the 3 ICE mode The time needed to m...

Page 31: ...o the ON position Keep children away from the dispenser When refitting the ice bin ensure that it is placed correctly If it is tilted or unlevel it may not continue to make ice due to sensor disruption Turning the Icemaker On Off To turn the automatic icemaker On Off press the power switch on the icemaker to the ON or OFF O position Normal Sounds You May Hear The icemaker water valve will buzz as ...

Page 32: ...tivate the InstaView Door in Door function Knock hard enough so that the knocking sound is audible The InstaView Door in Door function may activate if a loud noise occurs near the refrigerator Clean the glass door with a dry cloth To remove stubborn stains slightly moisten a clean cloth with lukewarm water or a glass cleaner Do not spray glass cleaner directly at the glass door Door in Door This f...

Page 33: ...ace CAUTION To avoid personal injury or damage to the basket or its contents empty the moving basket before moving it up or down Removing Refitting the Door in Door Case CAUTION Remove contents from the Door in Door compartment before removal 1 Open the doors completely and remove the contents of the Door in Door case Lift up and pull out the Door in Door case 2 Lift up and remove the dairy basket...

Page 34: ...letting you easily control humidity inside the drawer You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture sealed crispers by adjusting the control to any setting between Vegetables and Fruit Vegetables keeps moist air in the crisper for best storage of fresh leafy vegetables Fruit lets moist air out of the crisper for best storage of fruit Removing Refitting the Fridge Drawer This feature may v...

Page 35: ...ving or refitting the drawers Extra Space Using the Extra Space This feature is only available on some models The Extra Space compartment is always slightly cooler than the shelf or door bin areas so it is a convenient place to store dairy snacks or other small items you want to keep especially cold It is also a handy place to defrost meat NOTE Be careful when handling and storing larger eggs They...

Page 36: ... guide the shelf hooks into the slots at a desired height 4 Lower the front of the shelf so that the hooks drop into the slots 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 Door Basket Removing Refitting the Door Basket 1 To remove the baskets si...

Page 37: ...oo 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 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 y...

Page 38: ...ress and hold the Wi Fi button for 3 seconds 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 Wi Fi indicator will be turned off RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment shall be installed and used at a minimum distance of 20 cm ...

Page 39: ... to use the audible diagnosis method Launch the LG ThinQ application 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 ...

Page 40: ... 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 helps reduce surface staining and tarnishing A Stainless Steel protection solution can also be applied to further protect the fini...

Page 41: ... MUST be replaced every 6 months at the rated capacity or if a noticeable reduction in flow rate occurs Where a backflow prevention device is installed on a water system a device for controlling pressure 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 ...

Page 42: ...ter filters can cause the filter cartridge to leak and result in property damage 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 f...

Page 43: ...cks in place 6 Press and hold the Replace Air Filter button on the control panel for 3 seconds to reset the filter 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 44: ... the circuit breaker on the GFCI If the problem persists contact an electrician There is poor refrigeration 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 fr...

Page 45: ...reezer temperature to a colder setting Did you put in food with a strong smell Store foods with strong smells in sealed containers Vegetables or fruit may have spoiled in the drawer Throw away rotten vegetables and clean the vegetable drawer Do not store vegetables too long in the vegetable drawer Symptoms Possible Cause Solution ...

Page 46: ... 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 appl...

Page 47: ...fied 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...

Page 48: ...irst 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 freque...

Page 49: ...sed 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...

Page 50: ...ff 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 w...

Page 51: ...he 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 ...

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