LG GC-Q247 CABV User Manual

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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.

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MFL69668814

Rev.00_032417

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................. 3

INSTALLATION ................................................................................12

Compartments .......................................................................................................12

Notes for Movement and Transport .......................................................................13

Notes for Installation ..............................................................................................13

Removing the Door ................................................................................................14

Refitting the Door ...................................................................................................14

Adjusting the Height of the Door ............................................................................15

OPERATION .....................................................................................16

Parts and Functions ...............................................................................................16

Notes for Operation ...............................................................................................20

Using Control Panel ...............................................................................................22

Icemaker ................................................................................................................24

InstaView Function ................................................................................................26

Door in Door (Optional) .........................................................................................27

Other Functions .....................................................................................................27

MAINTENANCE ................................................................................28

Notes for Cleaning .................................................................................................28

Cleaning the Door Basket ......................................................................................28

Cleaning the Shelf .................................................................................................29

Cleaning the Vegetable Drawer .............................................................................29

This manual may contain images or content different from the model you purchased.

This manual is subject to revision by the manufacturer.

TROUBLESHOOTING .....................................................................30

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The following safety guidelines are intended to prevent unforeseen risks or damage from unsafe or incorrect operation of the appliance. The guidelines are separated into ‘WARNING’ and ‘CAUTION’ as described below.

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 order to avoid risk.

WARNING

This indicates that the failure to follow the instructions can cause serious injury or death.

CAUTION

This indicates that the failure to follow 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

•Be careful not to pinch, crush, or damage the power cable during assembly or disassembly of the appliance door.

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 responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

Installation

•This appliance should only be transported by two or more people holding the appliance securely.

•Ensure that the socket outlet is properly grounded, and that the earth pin on the power cord is not damaged or removed from the power plug. For more details on grounding, inquire at an LG Electronics customer information centre.

•This appliance is equipped with a power cord having an equipment- grounding conductor and a grounding power plug. The power plug must be plugged into an appropriate socket outlet that is installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

•If the power cord is damaged or the 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.

•Avoid using any extension cords or double adaptor. 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). Upon using a properly-grounded multi socket outlet (portable), use a product with the current capacity of the power code rating or higher. Failure to do so may result in electric shock or fire due to the heat of multi socket outlet. The power may be shut off when the circuit breaker is operated.

•Install the appliance in a place where is easy to unplug the power plug of the appliance.

•Be careful not to point the power plug up or let the appliance lean against the power plug.

•Install the appliance on a firm and level floor.

•Do not install the appliance in a damp and dusty place. Do not install or store the appliance in any outdoor area, or any area that is subject to weathering conditions such as direct sunlight, wind, or rain or temperatures below freezing.

•Do not place the appliance in direct sunlight or expose it to the heat from heating appliances such as stoves or heaters.

•Be careful not to expose the rear of the appliance when installing.

•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.

•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.

•In case of flood, disconnect the power plug and contact the LG Electronics customer information centre.

•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 power plug or the appliance controls with wet hands.

•Do not bend the power cable excessively or place a heavy object on it.

•If water penetrates electrical parts of the appliance, disconnect power plug and contact an LG Electronics customer information centre.

•Do not place hands or metallic objects inside the area emitting the cold air, cover or heat releasing grille on the back.

•Do not apply excessive force or impact to the back cover of the appliance.

•Do not put animals, such as pets into the appliance.

•Be careful of nearby children when you open or close the appliance door. The door may bump the child and cause injury.

•Avoid the danger of children getting trapped inside the appliance. A child trapped inside the appliance can cause suffocation.

•Do not place heavy or fragile objects, containers filled with liquid, combustible substances, flammable objects(such candles, lamps, etc.), or heating devices(such as stoves, heaters, etc.) on 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 very eco-friendly gas (isobutane, R600a) as the refrigerant. 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, LPG, combustible spray, insecticide, air freshener, cosmetics, etc.) near the appliance.

•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.

•Fill with potable water only into icemaker or dispenser water tank.

Maintenance

•Disconnect the power cord before cleaning the appliance or replacing the inside lamp (where fitted).

•Securely plug the power plug in the socket outlet after completely removing any moisture and dust.

•Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the power cable. Always grip the power plug firmly and pull straight out from the socket outlet.

•Do not spray water or inflammable substances(toothpaste, 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 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 odours.

•Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process.

Disposal

•When discarding the appliance, remove the door gasket while leaving the shelves and baskets in place and keep children away from the appliance.

•Dispose of all packaging materials (such as plastic bags and styrofoam) away from children. The packaging materials can cause suffocation.

Technical Safety

•Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built- in structure, clear of obstruction.

•Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.

•The refrigerant and insulation blowing gas used in the appliance require special disposal procedures. Consult with service agent or a similarly qualified person before disposing of them.

•This appliance contains 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 leaking out of the pipes could ignite or cause an explosion.

•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 of a flammable gas air mixture if a leak in the refrigerating circuit occurs, the size of the room in which the appliance is used should correspond to the amount of refrigerant used. The room must be 1 m² in size for every 8 g of R600a refrigerant inside the appliance.

•The amount of refrigerant in your particular appliance is shown on the identification plate inside the appliance.

•Never start up an appliance showing any signs of damage. If in doubt, consult your dealer.

•This appliance is intended 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.

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:

Installation

•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.

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 or bottles 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 wet hands, as this may result in injury.

•Do not place heavy objects on top of the door in door.

•Do not use the door in door as a chopping board and ensure it is not scratched by a sharp tool, as this may cause appliance damage.

•Do not hang from the appliance door, storage room, shelf or fridge door in door or climb up into it.

•Do not store an excessive amount of water bottles or containers for side dishes on the door baskets. The basket may break or your hand may bump into the surrounding structure, causing injury.

•Keep food organized inside the appliance.

•Prevent animals from nibbling on the power cable or water hose.

•Do not open or close the appliance door with excessive force.

•If the hinge of the product door is damaged or operates improperly, stop using the appliance and contact an authorized service centre.

•Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

•Do not place any electronic appliance (such as heater and mobile phone) inside the appliance.

•Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they are cold. They may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes.

•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.

•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.

Maintenance

•Do not insert the shelves upside down. The shelves may fall, causing injury.

•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.

•Connect the water supply line (for plumbed models only) to a potable water source only. Otherwise, impurities in the water may cause illness.

INSTALLATION

Compartments

Movable Egg Box (Optional) Spanner Owner's Manual

• The appearance or components of the appliance may differ from model to model.

Notes for Movement and Transport

• Remove all food from inside the appliance. Then, transport the appliance only after fixing fragile parts such as shelves and the door handle with tape. Failure to do so may cause appliance damage.

• Pull the power plug out, insert and fix it into the power plug hook at the rear or on top of the appliance. Failure to do so may cause damage to the power plug or floor scratch.

• When transporting the appliance, more than two people should transport the appliance carefully. Dropping the appliance, which is extremely heavy, may cause personal injury or appliance failure.

• When transporting the appliance over a long distance, keep the appliance upright. The appliance may fall over, causing malfunctions. Never transport the appliance laying down as it can cause a refrigerant circulation malfunction when it is turned back on again.

Notes for Installation

• Install the appliance on a solid and flat area.

− If the appliance is installed on an uneven floor, it can cause vibration and noise causing the appliance to fall resulting in injury. It could also cause the doors not to close correctly and introduce moisture inside the unit during operation.

− If the appliance front or rear is not level, adjust the front feet so that it can be corrected. Severe cases may need the floor to be packed out with strips of thin timber.

• Avoid placing the unit near heat sources, direct sunlight or moisture.

• Connect the power supply cord (or plug) to the outlet. Don't double up with other appliances on the same outlet.

• After connecting the power supply cord (or plug) to the outlet, Wait two or three hours before you put food into the appliance. If you add food before the appliance has cooled completely, your food may spoil.

• Models with handles should be located at least 55 mm from the wall on the hinge side to open door by 90°.

• Allow over 55 mm clearance to the right, left, back and top when installing.

Removing the Door

When it is necessary to move the appliance through a narrow opening, removing the doors is the recommended procedure.

WARNING

• Disconnect the power cord, house fuse or circuit breaker before installing or service the appliance. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death, fire or electric shock.

If your entrance door is too narrow for the appliance to pass through, remove the appliance doors and pass the appliance laterally.

[For both freezer and fridge]

Remove the screw of the hinge cover

on top of the appliance by rotating it counterclockwise.

While pressing (1) hook of the link of the

electrical connectors, remove the link by pulling it in both directions.

Remove the hinge lever by tapping the end

of it toward the outside edge of the cabinet.

CAUTION

• When removing the upper hinge, be sure to support the door as it will fall forwards. It is recommended that two or more people carry out the door removal and refitting.

Lift the upper hinge fixed between the

appliance and the appliance door and then remove it.

Door

Remove the freezer and fridge compartment

door by lifting it upward.

Upper hinge

Refitting the Door

Mount them in the reverse sequence of removal after the appliance is passed through the access door.

Adjusting the Height of the Door

If the door of the appliance is not level, adjust the difference in the height of appliance door using the following method.

NOTE

• Because the hinge pin may falll out, do not adjust the height of the appliance door more than 5 cm.

[Method1]

*Reference

Keeper nut

Spanner

Loosen the keeper nut by rotating it

counterclockwise using a 19 mm spanner.

To loosen the nut

Adjust the difference in the height of the

appliance door by rotating the adjustment hinge pin clockwise or counterclockwise with an 8 mm spanner.

Adjustment hinge pin

After adjusting the difference in the height of

the appliance door, fasten the keeper nut by rotating it clockwise.

To tighten the nut

If it is impossible to adjust the height of the appliance door through the above method, level the door according to the following guide.

[Method2] If the freezer compartment door is lower than the fridge compartment door

Level the door by inserting flat(-type) driver into groove of the left height adjusting screw and rotate it clockwise.

If the freezer compartment door is higher than the fridge compartment door

Level the door by inserting flat(-type) driver into groove of the right height adjusting screw and rotate it clockwise.

Down

OPERATION

Parts and Functions

Control Panel

To set the freezer and fridge temperatures.

InstaView Door in Door

The InstaView Door in DoorTM compartment allows for easy access to commonly used food items.

Door in Door Lever

This lever opens Door in Door.

• The appearance or components of the appliance may differ from model to model.

(1)

Freezer Door Basket

This is where small packages of frozen food can be stored.

• Do not store ice cream or food which will be stored for a long period of time within these baskets.

Icemaker

This is where ice is manually produced and stored.

LED Lamp

The LED lamps inside the appliance light up when you open the door.

Freezer Shelf (Optional)

This is where frozen foods such as the meat, fish, and ice cream, can be stored.

Freezer Drawer (Optional)

This is for long-term storage of frozen items.

NOTE

• The 2-star section ( ) basket or drawer can be used to store ice and food from -12 °C to -18 °C for short periods.

• The top shelf of the freezer(1) will reach the set temperature the most quickly.

Smart Diagnosis Unit

Use this function when contacting LG Electronics customer information centre to help make an accurate diagnosis when the appliance operates abnormally or a failure occurs.

LED Lamp

The LED lamps inside the appliance light up when you open the door.

Hygiene Fresh

This function minimizes bacteria and odor inside the appliance.

Fridge Shelf

This is where refrigerated foods and other items are stored.

• The shelf height can be adjusted by inserting the shelf in another groove of different height.

• Store the foods with higher moisture content at the front of the shelf.

• The actual number of shelves will differ from model to model.

Temperature Sensor

This sensor senses the temperature of the fridge compartment.

• Maintain the distance between the sensor and food to accurately sense the temperature.

Vegetable Drawer

This is where fruits and vegetables are stored to remain fresh for as long as possible.

• The actual number of drawers will differ from model to model.

Door in Door

This is where foods which are taken out frequently such as beverages and snacks are stored.

Movable Egg Box

This is where eggs are stored.

• You can move it to and use it at a desired position as needed. However, do not use it as the ice bin or place it on the shelf on top of the fridge or the vegetable drawer.

Fridge Door Basket

This is where small packages of refrigerated foods, drinks and sauce containers are stored.

Notes for Operation

• Do not use the ice water dispenser tank for beverages other than drinking water.

• Users should keep in mind that frost can form If the door is not closed completely, if the humidity is high during the summer, or if the freezer door is opened frequently.

• Ensure there is sufficient space between food stored on the shelf or door basket to allow the door to close completely.

• Opening the door lets warm air enter the appliance, and may cause the internal temperature to rise.

• Do not open or close the appliance door excessively.

• The LED lamp is only intended for use in domestic appliances and is not suitable for household room illumination.

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, set the freezer temperature lower than the temperature indicated on the appliance.

• Do not set the temperature of the appliance lower than needed. For ice making in normal climates, the freezer temperatures should be set to -19 or colder.

• Do not put food near the temperature sensor of the fridge compartment. Keep a distance of at least 3 cm from the sensor.

• Please note that a temperature rise after defrosting has a permissible range in the appliance specifications. If you wish to minimise the impact this may have on the food storage due to a temperature rise, seal or wrap the stored food in several layers.

Storing Foods Effectively

• Store frozen food or refrigerated food inside sealed containers.

• Check the expiration date and label (storage instructions) before storing food in the appliance.

• Do not store food for a long period of time (more than four weeks) if it spoils easily at a low temperature.

• Place the refrigerated food or frozen food in each fridge or freezer compartment immediately after purchasing.

• Avoid refreezing any food which has been completely thawed. Freezing any food which has been completely thawed again will lower its taste and nutrition.

• Do not wrap and store vegetables with newspaper. Printing material of newspaper or other foreign substances may smear and contaminate food.

• Do not overfill the appliance. Fill less than 70 % of the space. Cold air can not circulate properly if the appliance is overfilled.

• Cool hot food before storing. If too much hot food is placed inside, the internal temperature of the appliance can increase and negatively affect other foods stored in the appliance.

• If you set an excessively low temperature for food, it may become frozen. Do not set a temperature lower than the required temperature for the food to be stored correctly.

• Always keep the appliance clean.

Max Freezing Capacity

• The Express Freeze function will allow the freezer to its maximum freezing capacity. This generally takes up to seven hours, however, it will automatically turn off after a given time and can also be turned off manually at any given time.

• To get better air circulation, insert all inner parts like baskets, drawers, and shelves.

Maximum Storage

• To get better air circulation, insert all drawers.

• If large quantities of food are to be stored, all the freezer drawers shall be taken out of the appliance except the bottom one and the food shall be stacked directly on the freezer shelves are freezer compartment.

NOTE

• To remove the drawers, first pick the food out of drawers. Then use the handle of drawers, pull out the drawers carefully. It may cause injury.

• The shape of each drawer may be different, insert in the right position.

Using Control Panel

Units and Functions

Power

Hygiene

Fresh

Fridge Temperature

• This sets the fridge target temperature.

Freezer Temperature

• This sets the freezer target temperature.

Hygiene Fresh

• This sets the Hygiene Fresh function.

Express Freeze

• This sets Express Freeze functions.

* Wi-Fi

• This sets the refrigerator to connect to your home’s Wi-Fi network.

* Lock

• This locks the buttons on the control panel.

• The actual control panel may differ from model to model.

Notes for Use the Control Panel

• The control panel will turn on in any of the following cases.

− When the power is turned on

− When a button is pressed

− When the appliance door (fridge compartment, freezer compartment, door in door) is opened

• The control panel will turn off automatically for energy saving in any of the following cases.

− When one minute has passed after turning on the power

− When no button operation is carried out for 20 seconds after a desired button is pressed

− When 20 seconds has passed after the appliance door (fridge compartment, freezer compartment, door in door) is opened and closed

• If there is any finger or skin contact to the control panel while cleaning it, the button function may operate.

Setting the Temperature

This sets the fridge temperature or freezer temperature.

• Press the Fridge button or Freezer button to adjust the temperature.

• The temperature can be adjusted.

− Fridge : from 1 °C to 7 °C

− Freezer : from -14 °C to -24 °C

• The actual inner temperature varies depending on the food status, as the indicated setting temperature is a target temperature, not actual temperature within the appliance.

NOTE

• The default temperature setting may vary depending on the appliance.

• Wait until two or three hours have passed after connecting the appliance to the outlet before storing food in the appliance.

• The appliance can automatically detect problems during the operation.

• If a problem is detected, the appliance does 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 an LG Electronics customer information centre. If you turn off the power, the repair technician from the LG Electronics customer information centre. It may have difficulty finding the problem.

Setting Hygiene Fresh

Bacteria and odor inside the appliance can be minimized with the Hygiene Fresh function. However, the function is only effective for bacteria floating in the appliance, not bacteria adsorbed onto food.

• Each time you press the Hygiene Fresh button, the Hygiene Fresh function mode will change to Auto → Power → Off → Auto alternatively.

Setting Wi-Fi

The Wi-Fi button, when used with the LG Smart ThinQ application, allows the refrigerator to connect to a home Wi-Fi network.

• The Wi-Fi icon shows the status of the refrigerator’s network connection. The icon illuminates when the refrigerator is connected to the Wi-Fi network.

• Press and hold the Wi-Fi button for 3 seconds to connect to the network. The icon blinks while the connection is being made, then turns on once the connection is successfully made.

Setting Express Freeze

The function can quickly freeze a large amount of ice or frozen foods.

• When you press the Express Freeze button, the Express Freeze icon lights on the control panel.

• The function 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.

• Press and hold the Lock button for 3 seconds . When the Lock function is set, all buttons are locked.

• 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 press a button other than lock when the lock is set, the button will not function.

• When you press a button other than lock when the lock is set, the Lock/Unlock icon on the control panel will flash 3 times.

• To change a setting, first press the Lock button for three seconds to disable the function.

Icemaker

This is where ice is manually produced and stored.

Making Ice

Hold the handle of ice tray and pull it out.

Fill the ice tray with water up to the water

level.

Place the ice tray back to its position

carefully not to spill water on the floor.

CAUTION

• Do not freeze any liquids (barley tea, juice) other than water. Doing so could cause the icemaker to malfunction.

• Check whether there is any ice remaining in the ice tray before putting water into it.

• When adding water, fill it up to the water line. Adding too much water could cause the ice dispenser to malfunction.

• After filling with water, be careful not to spill any water when inserting the ice tray into the icemaker.

• Do not close the freezer door roughly after filling the ice tray with water.

Taking Out Ice

Rotate the ice separation handle on the

icemaker clockwise.

Lift the ice storage bin slightly and remove.

CAUTION

• If you open and close the freezer door frequently, it may take longer for water to be frozen.

• There may be slight differences in the time it takes the water to freeze depending on the season.

• The time for water to be frozen may vary according to the season. Until 24 hours after initial installation, the temperature inside the appliance may not be stabilized so that it may take longer for water to be frozen.

• Make sure to be careful as the edges of the ejected ice may be sharp.

Removing the Icemaker

Grab both sides of the freezer door basket

on top of the icemaker and pull upwards to remove it.

Grab both sides of the icemaker and pull

upwards to remove it.

Grab both sides of the ice storage bin and

pull upwards to remove it.

CAUTION

• Separate each part in the proper order. Removing the ice tray first could cause damage to the product.

• When removing the icemaker, hold onto the ice tray to make sure it doesn’t fall out.

Cleaning the Ice Tray

Hold onto the ice tray handle and pull

outward to remove it.

Put it back in its place after cleaning.

CAUTION

• When cleaning, wipe all components except the ice tray with a wet towel and wait until they are completely dry before using. Failure to do so could cause the product to malfunction.

InstaView Function

The InstaView function on the Door-in-Door lets you see if you’re running low on frequently used items like beverages and snacks, without opening the refrigerator door.

Knock twice on the glass to turn the LED

light inside the Door-in-Door on or off.

The LED light turns off automatically after

ten seconds.

• The InstaView Door-in-Door function is disabled when the right refrigerator door and the left freezer door are open, for two seconds after closing the door, and when the ice dispenser is in use.

• Knock near the center of the glass. Knocking near the edges of the glass may not activate the InstaView Door-in-Door function properly.

• Knock hard enough that the knocking sound is audible.

• The InstaView Door-in-Door function may activate if a loud noise occurs near the refrigerator.

Door in Door (Optional)

Press the lever on the lower edge door in door until it opens.

There is plenty of storage space inside the door in door and its surrounding baskets, allowing you to store food in an organized manner.

Removing the Case from the Door in Door

Hold the case from inside the door 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.

Other Functions

Door Open Alarm

The alarm sounds 3 times in a 30 seconds interval if the door (fridge compartment, freezer compartment, door in door) is left open or not completely closed for one minute.

• Contact an LG Electronics customer information centre if the alarm sound continues even after closing the door.

Failure Detection

The appliance can automatically detect problems during the operation.

• If a problem is detected, the appliance does not operate and an error code is displayed even when any button is pressed.

MAINTENANCE

Notes for Cleaning

• When removing a shelf or drawer from inside the appliance, remove all stored foods from the shelf or drawer to prevent injury or damage to the appliance.

− Otherwise, injury may occur due to the weight of stored foods.

• If cleaning the outside air vents of the appliance by means of vacuuming, then the power cord should be unplugged from the outlet to avoid any static discharge that can damage the electronics or cause an electric shock.

• Detach the shelves and drawers and clean them with water, and then dry them sufficiently, before replacing them.

• Regularly wipe the door gaskets with a wet soft towel.

• Door basket spills and stains should be cleaned as they can compromise storage ability of the basket and could even be damaged.

• After cleaning, check if the power cable is damaged, warm or improperly plugged.

• Keep the air vents on the exterior of the appliance clean.

− Blocked air vents can cause fire or appliance damage.

• Waxing external painted metal surfaces 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.

• 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.

• Never clean the shelves or containers in the dishwasher.

− The parts may become deformed due to the heat.

• If the appliance is equipped with an LED lamp, do not remove lamp cover and LED lamp in any attempt to repair or service it. Please, contact an LG Electronics customer information centre.

Cleaning the Door Basket

Removing the Fridge/Freezer Door Basket

Hold both edges of the basket and remove it by lifting it upward.

Refitting the Fridge/Freezer Door Basket

Hold both edges of the door basket, gently

push one edge to assemble, and then in the same manner assemble the other edge.

After assembling, tap the door basket gently

to fix it horizontally.

Cleaning the Shelf

Removing the Fridge/Freezer Shelf

Remove the shelf by pulling it out.

Refitting the Fridge/Freezer Shelf

Remove the shelf by pulling it out while slightly lifting the rear edge of the fridge shelf.

Cleaning the Vegetable Drawer

Removing the Vegetable Drawer

Remove the contents of the drawer. Hold

the handle of the vegetable drawer and pull it out completely until it outward gently until it stops.

Lift the vegetable drawer up and remove it

by pulling it out.

Refitting the Vegetable Drawer

If the vegetable drawer has a cover, lift it.

Insert the bottom of the vegetable drawer

into its original position and gently push it back in while lowering it.

CAUTION

• Please note that injuries can be caused by the weight of stored foods when removing the vegetable drawer.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptoms Reason Solution

There is no refrigeration or freezing.

There is poor refrigeration or freezing.

The appliance contains a bad smell.

The inside lamp in the appliance does not turn on.

Is there a power interruption? • Check the power of other appliances. If the power plug unplugged

from the outlet? Is the fridge or freezer

temperature set to its warmest setting?

Is the appliance in direct sunlight, or is it near a heat generating object such as cooking oven or heater?

Did you store hot food without cooling it first?

Did you put in too much food?

Are the appliance doors completely closed?

Is there enough space around the appliance?

Is the fridge or freezer temperature set to 'Warm'?

Did you put in food with a strong smell?

Vegetables or fruit may have spoiled in the drawer?

Does the inside lamp in the appliance turn off?

• Plug the power plug in the outlet properly.

• Set the fridge or freezer temperature to 'Medium'.

• Check the installation area and reinstall it away from heat generating objects.

• Cool the hot food first before putting it in the fridge or freezer compartment.

• Maintain an appropriate space between food.

• Completely close the door and make sure that stored food is not obstructing in the door.

• Adjust the installation position to make enough space around the appliance.

• Set the fridge or freezer temperature to 'Medium'.

• Store foods with strong smells in a sealed containers.

• Throw away rotten vegetables and clean the vegetable drawer. Do not store vegetables too long in the vegetable drawer.

• It is hard for customers to replace the inside lamp in the appliance as they are not serviceable. If the inside lamp does not turn on, please contact the LG Electronics customer information centre.

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