LG GC-Q22FTQKL, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...nstallation and ensure that the product is installed correctly and safely Leave these instructions near the product after installation for future reference ENGLISH MFL71782403 Rev 00_010621 www lg com Copyright 2021 LG Electronics Inc All Rights Reserved global_main book book Page 1 Wednesday January 6 2021 8 35 AM ...

Page 2: ...ation 10 Removing the Fridge and Freezer Door 11 Levelling and Door Alignment 13 Turning on the Power 14 Moving the Appliance for Relocation 15 OPERATION Before Use 16 Product Features 18 Control Panel 22 InstaView 23 Door in Door 24 Drawer 25 Shelf 26 Icemaker 27 Door Basket 27 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application 28 Smart Diagnosis 29 MAINTENANCE Cleaning 31 TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Se...

Page 3: ... 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 and follow the instruction...

Page 4: ... used in the appliance require special disposal procedures Consult with service agent or a similarly qualified person before disposing of them Do not damage the refrigerant circuit If the power cord is damaged or the hole of the outlet socket is loose do not use the power cord and contact an authorized service centre Do not locate multiple portable outlet sockets or portable power supplies at the ...

Page 5: ...r 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 Risk o...

Page 6: ...plug the power plug of the appliance Be careful not to let the appliance door fall during assembly or disassembly Be careful not to pinch crush or damage the power cable during assembly or disassembly of the appliance door Be careful not to point the power plug up or let the appliance lean against the power plug Do not connect a plug adapter or other accessories to the power plug Do not modify or ...

Page 7: ... the appliance for any purpose storage of medical or experimental materials or shipping other than any domestic household food storage use If water penetrates electrical parts of the appliance disconnect power plug and contact an LG Electronics customer information centre Unplug the power plug during a severe thunderstorm or lightening or when not in use for a long period of time Do not touch the ...

Page 8: ...ch the appliance or power plug and ventilate the area immediately This appliance uses a refrigerant gas isobutane R600a Although it uses a small amount of the gas it is still combustible gas Gas leakage during appliance transport installation or operation can cause fire explosion or injury if sparks are caused Do not use or store flammable or combustible substances ether benzene alcohol chemical L...

Page 9: ...lose the appliance door with excessive force If the hinge of the appliance door is damaged or operates improperly stop using 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 in the freezer compartment Make sure not to get a hand or foot stuck upon opening or closin...

Page 10: ...mited 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 and 43 ...

Page 11: ... 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 Disconnect all wire harnesses a Unscrew the ground wire b NOTE The number of wire harnesses may vary depending on the model 2 Rotate the hinge lever c counterclo...

Page 12: ...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 surface with the inner side facing up Removing the Freezer Door 1 Remove the two hinge bolts 2 Twist the...

Page 13: ...A Spanner Type B Levelling the Appliance The appliance has two front levelling legs Adjust the legs to alter the tilt from front to back or side to side If the appliance seems unsteady or the doors do not close easily adjust the appliance s tilt using the instructions below It is quite normal for the appliance to have a backward lean even when the front legs are turned all the way Use the spanner ...

Page 14: ... solid surface Some timber flooring may cause levelling difficulties if it flexes excessively Door Alignment 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 Adjust the left fridge door first If the door is too low lift the right door up and use a pair of long nose pliers to insert C Clips until both doors are level ...

Page 15: ...g 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 installing the appliance connect the power plug into a mains outlet socket and switch it on global_main b...

Page 16: ...om 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 cooled in order to prevent dew or f...

Page 17: ...erature for the food to be stored correctly If there are chill compartments in the appliance do not store vegetables and fruits with higher moisture 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 ...

Page 18: ...e b Door in Door 1 The Door in Door is a double layered door system It can be opened individually or together with the main door You can conveniently locate and access your favourite snacks or food items c Door in Door Lever 1 Opens the Door in Door d InstaView Door in Door 1 The InstaView Door in Door compartment allows for easy access to frequently used food items global_main book book Page 18 W...

Page 19: ...19 OPERATION ENGLISH Interior 1 This feature is only available on some models Standard Door Model Door in Door Model global_main book book Page 19 Wednesday January 6 2021 8 35 AM ...

Page 20: ...ng the door or breaking the center door mullion make sure that the refrigerator door mullion is always folded in e Fridge Shelf Stores refrigerated foods and fresh foods Stores the foods with higher moisture content at the front of the shelf The shelf height can be adjusted by inserting the shelf in another groove of different height f Folding Shelf 1 This is adjustable to meet individual storage ...

Page 21: ...ce Maker This is where ice is produced and stored j Freezer Tray Stores small packaged frozen food or frequently used foods The sliding trays allow easy access and convenience of use k Freezer Drawer Stores frozen food for longer storage global_main book book Page 21 Wednesday January 6 2021 8 35 AM ...

Page 22: ... varies depending on the food status as the indicated setting temperature is a target temperature not actual temperature within the appliance b Freezer 1 Type 1 Press this button repeatedly to select a desired temperature between 24 C and 16 C Type 2 Press this button repeatedly to select a desired temperature between 23 C and 15 C The initial freezer temperature is 18 C c Wi Fi This button allows...

Page 23: ...w on frequently used items like beverages and snacks without opening the fridge door 1 Knock twice on the glass to turn the LED light inside the Door in Door on or off 2 The LED light turns off automatically after ten seconds 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 struc...

Page 24: ... Adjusting the moving basket allows taller food items to be stored more conveniently 1 To raise the moving basket hold the basket in the centre and push the basket up until it clicks into place 2 To lower the moving basket press up to release the levers at the side of the basket and lower the basket until it clicks into place CAUTION To avoid personal injury or damage to the basket or its contents...

Page 25: ...h hands and tilt the cover slightly while pulling it out 2 Remove the contents of the drawer Hold the handle of the vegetable drawer and gently pull it out 3 Mount the fridge drawer in the reverse order of the removal process Using the Freezer Drawer The sliding freezer drawers allow easy access and convenience of use Use the upper compartment to store packaged frozen foods and frequently used foo...

Page 26: ...ailable on some models 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 forward to return to a full shelf Removing Refitting the Shelf 1 To detach tilt up the front of the shelf then lift the shelf straight up at the back 2 Tilt the shelf at an angle and pull it out 3 To assemble tilt t...

Page 27: ...aker with force since it can break Do not freeze the ice in the ice storage bin This could break it and cause appliance damage or injury Using the Icemaker This feature is only available on some models 1 To make ice fill the ice tray with water and insert it into its position 2 Rotate the knob of the ice tray clockwise and pull out the ice basket NOTE You can remove the icemaker or ice storage bin...

Page 28: ...comes 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 Internet service provider or refer to ...

Page 29: ...i button for 3 seconds The f icon will be turned off Open Source Software Notice Information To obtain the source code under GPL LGPL MPL and other open source licenses that is contained in this product please visit http opensource lge com In addition to the source code all referred license terms warranty disclaimers and copyright notices are available for download LG Electronics will also provide...

Page 30: ... 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 3 Press and hold the Freezer button for three seconds or longer while holding your phone to the speaker until the data transfer is complete 4 After the data transfer is complete the diagnosis will be displayed in the appl...

Page 31: ...ce clean Blocked air vents can cause fire or appliance damage For the appliance exterior use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth Do not use contaminated cloths when cleaning the stainless steel doors Always use a dedicated cloth and wipe in the same direction as the grain This helps reduce surface st...

Page 32: ...I 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 from heat generating objects Did ...

Page 33: ...ou close the appliance door you can wipe it with a dry cloth Do you open and close the appliance door too frequently Condensation can form due to the temperature difference from the outside Wipe out the dampness with a dry cloth Did you put warm or moist food inside without sealing it in a container Store food in a covered or sealed container Frost has formed in the freezer compartment Doors may n...

Page 34: ... inside or outside of the appliance Is there water leakage around the appliance Check if the water has leaked from a sink or another place Is there water on the bottom of the appliance Check if the water is from the thawed frozen food or a broken or dropped container Symptoms Possible Cause Solution The appliance door is not closed tightly Is the appliance leaning forward Adjust the front feet to ...

Page 35: ...ance on a solid and flat area Does the rear of the appliance touch the wall Adjust the installation position to allow enough clearance around the appliance Are objects scattered behind the appliance Remove the scattered objects from behind the appliance Is there an object on top of the appliance Remove the object on top of the appliance Clicking noises The defrost control will click when the autom...

Page 36: ...e Wi Fi network connected to your smartphone and remove it then register your appliance on LG ThinQ Mobile data for your smartphone is turned on Turn off the 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 chara...

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