LG LCF1153BBSL Owner’s Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

HOUSEHOLD REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER

Please read this owner's manual thoroughly before operating and keep it handy for reference at all times.

LCF1153BBSL

www.lg.com

MFL67704807_Rev.00

Copyright © 2017 LG Electronics. All rights reserved.

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

	3	PRODUCT FEATURES	16 SMART FUNCTIONS
			16 Using Smart ThinQ Application
	4	IMPORTANT SAFETY	17 Smart Diagnosis™ Using a Smart Phone
			18 Using Smart Diagnosis™
		INSTRUCTIONS
	7	COMPONENTS	19 MAINTENANCE
			19 Cleaning
	7	Refrigerator Exterior
	8	Refrigerator Interior	21 TROUBLESHOOTING
	9	INSTALLATION

9Installation Overview

10Unpacking Your Refrigerator

10Choosing the Proper Location

10- Flooring

11- Ambient Temperature

11Turning On the Power

12HOW TO USE

12Before Use

13Control Panel

13- Control Panel Features

14Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves

14- Detaching the Shelf

15CustomChill Drawer

15 - CustomChill Drawer Disassembly

PRODUCT FEATURES 3

PRODUCT FEATURES

* Depending on the model, some of the following functions may not be available.

Door Alarm

The Door Alarm function is designed to prevent refrigerator malfunctioning that could occur if a refrigerator door or freezer door remains open. If a refrigerator door or freezer door is left open for more than 60 seconds, a warning alarm sounds in 30 second intervals until it is closed.

Auto Closing Hinge

The refrigerator doors close automatically with a slight push. (The door only closes automatically when it is open at an angle less than 30°.)

CUSTOMCHILL™ DRAWER

The CustomChill™ Drawer provides storage space with a variable temperature control that keeps the compartment either colder or warmer than the refrigerator. Use it to store meat and seafood, cold drinks, deli snacks, or chilled wine.

4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.

This guide contains many important safety messages. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol. It alerts you to safety messages that inform you of hazards that can kill or hurt you or others, or cause damage to the product.

All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the hazard signal word WARNING or CAUTION. These words mean:

WARNING You can be killed or seriously injured if you do not follow instructions.

CAUTION Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury, or product damage.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using your product, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following.

Power

yy NEVER unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull it straight out from the outlet.

yy If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either the plug or connector end.

yy Do not use an uncertified power outlet.

yy Unplug the power plug immediately in the event of a blackout or thunderstorm. yy Plug in the power plug with the power cord facing downward.

Installation

yy Contact an authorized service center when you install or relocate the refrigerator.

yy When moving your refrigerator away from the wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord.

yy Connect this product to a dedicated grounded electric outlet conforming with the rating prior to use. It is the user’s responsibility to replace a standard 2-prong wall outlet with a standard 3-prong wall outlet.

yy Do not install the refrigerator where there may be a danger of it falling. Installation on a non sturdy timber floor may cause difficulty in door alignment and cause the cabinet to deform.

Use

yy DO NOT allow children to climb, stand, or hang on the refrigerator doors or shelves in the refrigerator. They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves.

yy Where fitted, do not place heavy objects on the dispenser of the refrigerator or hang onto it. yy Do not place heavy or dangerous objects (bottles or vases with liquid) on the refrigerator.

yy Do not put live animals inside of the refrigerator.

yy Do not allow children to climb into the product when it is in or out of use.

yy In the event of a gas leak (propane/LPG), ventilate sufficiently and contact an authorized service center before use. Do not touch or disassemble the electric outlet of the refrigerator.

yy In the event of a refrigerant leak, move flammable objects away from the refrigerator. Ventilate sufficiently and contact an authorized service center.

yy Do not use or place flammable substances (chemicals, medicine, cosmetics, etc) near the refrigerator or store them inside the refrigerator. Do not place the refrigerator in the vicinity of flammable gas.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using your product, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following.

yy This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as

-Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;

-Farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;

-Bed and breakfast type environments;

-Catering and similar non-retail applications.

yy Do not use this product for special purposes or mobile applications (storage of medicine or test materials or on ships, etc).

yy Unplug the power plug before cleaning or repairing the refrigerator.

yy If the refrigerator is fitted with light bulbs and require replacing, unplug the refrigerator or turn off the power before doing so.

yy Do not modify or extend the power cord.

yy Do not use a hair dryer to dry the interior. Do not light a candle to remove any interior odor.

yy For your safety, this appliance must be properly grounded. Have the wall outlet and the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.

yy Do not use an outlet that can be turned off via a remote switch. Do not use an extension cord. It is the user’s responsibility to replace a standard 2-prong wall outlet with a standard 3-prong wall outlet.

yy Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. yy Do not use an adapter plug and plug the power plug into a multi-outlet extension cord.

yy Disconnect the power cord immediately if you hear a noise, smell a strange odor or detect smoke.

yy Turn the power off if dust or water from above or below penetrates into the refrigerator. Call a service agent.

yy Do not disassemble or modify the refrigerator.

yy Do not put hands, feet, or metal objects below or behind the refrigerator. yy Do not operate the refrigerator or touch the power cord with wet hands.

yy In refrigerators with automatic icemakers, avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector mechanism or with the heating element that releases the cubes. Do not place fingers or hands on the automatic ice-making mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in.

yy When dispensing ice from the dispenser, do not use crystal ceramics.

yy Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment with wet or damp hands, when your refrigerator is in operation.

yy Do not put glass containers, glass bottles or beverage cans in the freezer.

yy Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.

yy 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 the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

yy Do not refreeze frozen foods that have thawed completely. It may result in serious health issues.

yy If you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make sure the CFC coolant is removed for proper disposal by a qualified servicer. If you release CFC coolant, you may be fined or imprisoned in accordance with the relevant environmental law.

yy Disposed or abandoned refrigerators are dangerous, even if they are sitting for only a few days. When disposing the refrigerator, remove the packing materials from the door or take off the doors but leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.

yy If the refrigerant gas has leaked, do not touch the refrigerator or the power outlet and ventilate the room immediately. A spark could trigger an explosion causing a fire or burns. Because this refrigerator uses natural gas (isobutene, R600a) as the environment-friendly refrigerant, even a small amount (50~80g) is combustible. If gas leaks from severe damage during delivering, installing or using the refrigerator, any spark may cause fire or burns.

yy If there is a damage of the drawer rail or if the operation is not fluent, do not use it, and contact the servcie center to receive service before using it.

yy When you open or close the door of the product, it may cause injury to nearby people, so be carfeful.

6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using your product, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following.

CAUTION

Installation

yy The refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance with the Installer Instructions that were taped to the front of the refrigerator.

yy Be careful when you unpack and install the refrigerator. Immediately dispose of packing materials (plastic) out of reach of children.

Use

yy Close the doors carefully when children are around.

yy Keep fingers out of pinch point areas; clearances between the doors and cabinets are necessarily small. Be careful closing doors when children are in the area.

yy If food is stacked or stored poorly on the shelves, it may fall and cause injury when the door is opened.

yy Do not move refrigerator while the refrigerator is operating. A Compressor rattling noise may occur as a result and will only stop when the compressor cycles off, or when the power to the unit is turned off and back on again. (This is normal and will not impact on the performance or the life of the compressor. The rattling will stop after the compressor comes to a rest.)

Maintenance

yy Do not use strong detergents like wax or thinners for cleaning. Clean with a soft fabric.

yy Wipe foreign objects (dust, water, etc) off the prongs of the power plug and contact areas before connecting.

WARNING

yy Use drinkable water for ice making.

WARNING

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

yy Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

yy Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

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

yy The refrigerant and insulation blowing gas used in the appliance require special disposal procedures. When disposal, please consult with service agent or a similarly qualified person.

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 squirting out of the pipes could ignite or cause an eye injury. 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 may be sited depends on the amount of refrigerant used. The room must be 1m2 in size for every 8g 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

COMPONENTS 7

COMPONENTS

Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features of your refrigerator. Page references are included for your convenience.

*The appearance and specifications of the actual product may differ depending on the model.

Refrigerator Exterior (Applicable to some models only)

LED Display

Displays the refrigerator and freezer’s target temperature and CustomChill settings.

Convertible

CustomChill Drawer

CustomChill Drawer

8 COMPONENTS

Refrigerator Interior (Applicable to some models only)

Smart Diagnosis

Flap-up Cover

Shelf

Shelf Basket

Multi Basket

CustomChill Drawer

CustomChill Drawer

INSTALLATION 9

INSTALLATION

Installation Overview

Please read the following installation instructions first after purchasing this product or transporting it to another location.

1 Unpacking your	2 Choosing the proper
refrigerator	location

10 INSTALLATION

Unpacking Your Refrigerator

WARNING

yyUse two or more people to move and install the refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

yyYour refrigerator is heavy. When moving the refrigerator for cleaning or service, be sure to protect the floor. Always pull the refrigerator straight out when moving it. Do not wiggle or walk the refrigerator when trying to move it, as floor damage could occur. Wind the leveling feet up first so that the unit is on its rollers.

yyKeep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from the refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death.

Remove tape and any temporary labels from your refrigerator before using. Do not remove any warning-type labels, the model and serial number label, or the Tech Sheet that is located under the front of the refrigerator.

To remove any remaining tape or glue, rub the area briskly with your thumb. Tape or glue residue can also be easily removed by rubbing a small amount of liquid dish soap over the adhesive with your fingers. Wipe with warm water and dry.

Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue. These products can damage the surface of your refrigerator.

Choosing the Proper Location

yy The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual properly grounded electrical outlet rated for 220 Volts, 60 Hz, AC only, and fused at 15 or 20 amperes. This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a fire hazard from overheated wires. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided.

Warning

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not install the refrigerator in a wet or damp area. do not install in any outdoor or sheltered outdoor location or direct sunlight.

Flooring

To avoid noise and vibration, the unit must be leveled and installed on a solidly constructed floor. If required, adjust the leveling legs to compensate for unevenness of the floor. The front should be slightly higher than the rear to aid in door closing. Leveling legs can be turned easily by tipping the cabinet slightly. Turn the leveling legs to the left to raise the unit or to the right to lower it. Poorly constructed timber flooring can cause a limit in door adjustment and the cabinet to become out of shape. (See Leveling and door AlIgnment.)

Refrigerator shelves are installed in the shipping position. Please reinstall shelves according to your individual storage needs.

Note

Installing on carpeting, soft tile surfaces, a platform or weakly supported structure is not recommended.

INSTALLATION 11

Ambient Temperature

Install this appliance in an indoor area where the temperature is between 41°F (5°C) and 110°F (43°C). If the temperature around the appliance is too low or high, the cooling ability may be adversely affected.

1Place your appliance where it is easy to use.

2Avoid placing the unit near heat sources, direct sunlight or moisture.

3To ensure proper air circulation around the fridge -freezer, please maintain sufficient space on both the sides as well as top and maintain at least 3.9 inches (10cm) from the rear wall.

4To avoid vibrations, the appliance must be leveled.

5Don’t install the appliance below 41°F (5°C). It may affect the performance.

Turning On The Power

Plug in the refrigerator.

Caution

yyConnect to a rated power outlet.

yyHave a certified electrician check the wall outlet and wiring for proper grounding.

yyDo not damage or cut off the ground terminal of the power plug.

3.9” (10 cm)

12 HOW TO USE

HOW TO USE

Before use

Clean the refrigerator.

Clean your refrigerator thoroughly and wipe off all dust that may have accumulated during shipping.

Caution

yy Do not scratch the refrigerator with a sharp object or use a detergent that contains alcohol, a flammable liquid or an abrasive when removing any tape or adhesive from the refrigerator,.

yy Do not peel off the model or serial number label or the technical information on the rear surface of the refrigerator.

Note

Remove adhesive residue by wiping it off with your thumb or dishwashing detergent.

Connect the power supply.

Check if the power supply is connected before use.

Read the “Turning On The Power” section. (Your plug type might be different from the picture.)

Wait for the refrigerator to cool.

Allow your refrigerator to run for at least three to four hours before putting food in it. Check the flow of cold air in the freezer compartment to ensure proper cooling.

Caution

Putting food in the refrigerator before it has cooled could cause the food to spoil, or a bad odor could remain inside the refrigerator.

The refrigerator makes a loud noise after initial operation.

This is normal. The loudness will decrease as the temperature lowers.

Before Plugging in, open the refrigerator doors to ventilate the interior.

The inside of the refrigerator may smell like plastic at first. Remove any adhesive tape from inside the refrigerator and open the refrigerator doors for ventilation until any odors have subsided.

	HOW TO USE 13
Control Panel (Applicable to	Note
some models only)	The displayed temperature is the target
	temperature, and not the actual temperature
Control Panel Features	of the refrigerator. The actual refrigerator
	temperature depends on the food inside the
	refrigerator as well as ambient temperatures
	and how often the doors are opened and
	closed.
	CustomChill Drawer
	Press the Select/Lock button repeatedly to toggle
	through the four temperature settings. Store
	meat and seafood at -3°C, cold drinks at 1°C, deli
	snacks at 0°C, or Vegetable at 3°C.
	Fresh
	This sets the Fresh function. ‘Fresh’ is the
	function to quickly circulate the air inside
	the refrigerator for deodorization inside the
	refrigerator.
	Wi-Fi

Convertible

Indicates the set target temperature of the fridge and freezer compartment in Celsius (°C).

The recommended Fridge set temperature in normal ambient conditions and loads is 3°C ~ 4°C.

The recommended Freezer set temperature in normal ambient conditions and loads is -17°C ~ -19 °C.

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.

Control Lock

The Control Lock function disables the button functions only on the display.

yy When power is initially connected to the refrigerator, the Lock function is off.

yy If you want to activate the Lock function to lock other buttons, press and hold the Lock button for 3 seconds or more. The Lock icon will display and the Lock function is now enabled.

yy To disable the Lock function, press and hold the Lock button for approximately 3 seconds.

14 HOW TO USE

Adjusting the Refrigerator	yy When removing the shelf, remove all
Shelves	content on it, pull the basket all the way out,
	hold the front of th e shelf with both hands,
The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable	lift it up at an angle and pull it out.
to meet your individual storage needs. Your
model may have either glass or wire shelves.
Adjusting the shelves to fit different heights
of items will make finding the exact item you
want easier. Doing so will also reduce the
amount of time the refrigerator door is open	yy After removing the 4th-layer shelf at the left/
which will save energy.	right compartments, hold the deodorizer
	with the hand and remove it from the back
Detaching the Shelf	wall of the refrigerator. The deodorizer is
	reusable.
yy Hold one side of the shelf and pull it out
while squeezing it to the other side.

 Gently lift and pull out the shelf.

yy Lift the rear part slightly and pull it out.

 Depending on the model, the shelves and cold insulation cover may not be present or differ from the figures in their shapes.

yy When removing the upper 3rd-layer basket, lift the basket up slightly and pull it out. When reinserting the basket, align it with the grooves at both ends and push it inside. (Remove all content inside the baskets before removing it from the refrigerator.)

		HOW TO USE 15
	CustomChill Drawer	When reinserting the basket, insert the drawer
		to the refrig erator and lift the left roller of
	The CustomChill Drawer provides storage	the drawer to align and push it in. If you hear
	space with a variable temperature control that	a knocking sound, lift it up slightly and keep
	can be adjusted to keep the compartment	pushing it in.
	either colder or warmer than the refrigerator.	 When removing or mounting the middle
	Use it to store meat and seafood, cold drinks,
		drawer, be sure to open the doors at the
	deli snacks, or chilled wine.
		left/right compartments.
	CustomChill Drawer Disassembly	 You need to remove the baskets together
		with the middle/lower drawers. Removing
	The Mid Drawer	only the baskets is impossible.
	Raise the Mid drawer slightly, lift the basket	Caution
	up and remove it while the roller is pulled out
		yy When removing the lower drawer, be
	halfway. (The basket is released when the
	upper door is open.)	careful as you may hurt your foot.
	When reinserting the basket, put the basket	yy The lower doors may be heavy, and
		your back may be hurt when removing
	in while the roller is pulled out halfway, lift the	them. Be sure to remove the content
	drawer up slightly, align it with the roller, and	before removing them.
	push it in.
	 When removing or mounting the middle
	drawer, be sure to open the door at the
	upper compartment.

The Bottom Drawer

1

2

Open the drawer completely.

Pull up the drawer slightly and pull it out.

(When you hear the knocking sound, the drawer will no longer be pulled or pushed.)

3Remove the Bottom drawer by lifting it with full power as shown in the figure.

16 SMART FUNCTIONS

SMART FUNCTIONS Note

Using Smart ThinQ Application

Installing Smart ThinQ

Search for the LG Smart ThinQ application from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store on a smart phone. Follow instructions to download and install the application.

Wi-Fi Function

yy For appliances with the or logo

Communicate with the appliance from a smart phone using the convenient smart features.

Firmware Update

Keep the appliance performance updated.

Smart Diagnosis™

If you use the Smart Diagnosis function, you will be provided with the useful information such as a correct way of using the appliance based on the pattern of use.

Settings

Allows you to set various options on the refrigerator and in the application.

yy To verify the Wi-Fi connection, check that Wi-Fi icon on the control panel is lit.

yy LG Smart ThinQ is not responsible for any network connection problems or any faults, malfunctions, or errors caused by network connection.

yy The machine supports 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi networks only.

yy If the appliance is having trouble connecting to the Wi-Fi network, it may be too far from the router. Purchase a Wi-Fi repeater (range extender) to improve the Wi-Fi signal strength.

yy The Wi-Fi connection may not connect or may be interrupted because of the home network environment.

yy The network connection may not work properly depending on the internet service provider.

yy The surrounding wireless environment can make the wireless network service run slowly.

yy The application is subject to change for appliance improvement purposes without notice to users.

yy Functions may vary by model.