LG GS-Q6278MT, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...om OWNER S MANUAL FRIDGE FREEZER Read this owner s manual thoroughly before operating the appliance and keep it handy for reference at all times Copyright 2018 LG Electronics Inc All Rights Reserved EN ENGLISH ...

Page 2: ...mensions and Clearances 15 Ambient Temperature 15 Removing the Door 16 Refitting the Door 16 Adjusting the Height of the Door 17 OPERATION 18 Parts and Functions 18 Notes for Operation 22 Using Control Panel 24 Icemaker 26 InstaView Function 28 Door in Door Optional 29 Other Functions 29 SMART FUNCTIONS 30 Using LG SmartThinQ Application 30 Using Smart Diagnosis 32 MAINTENANCE 33 Notes for Cleanin...

Page 3: ...AUTION 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 This appliance is not intended for use by persons includi...

Page 4: ...uire 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 po...

Page 5: ...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...

Page 6: ...ance 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 doo...

Page 7: ...ontact 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 N...

Page 8: ...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 ...

Page 9: ...ble 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 m 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 show...

Page 10: ...ted drinks 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 ...

Page 11: ...xposed to sudden temperature changes Never eat frozen foods immediately after they have been taken out in the freezer compartment Do not insert your hands into the mechanical part of the automatic icemaker such as the ice bin or the ice dispenser Do not use a thin crystal cup or chinaware when dispensing Do not remove the cover of the automatic icemaker Touching any mechanical part of the automati...

Page 12: ...t 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 ...

Page 13: ...13 INSTALLATION EN Compartments Egg Box Optional Spanner Owner s Manual The appearance or components of the appliance may differ from model to model ...

Page 14: ...d 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...

Page 15: ...n a limited range of ambient temperatures depending on the climate zone Do not use the appliance at a temperature exceeding the limit The internal temperature 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 Climate Class Ambient Temperature Range ºC SN Extended Temperate 10 32 N Te...

Page 16: ...he appliance by rotating it counterclockwise 2 While pressing 1 hook of the link of the electrical connectors remove the link by pulling it in both directions 3 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 ...

Page 17: ...lockwise or counterclockwise with an 8 mm spanner Up Down 3 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 compar...

Page 18: ...nd fridge temperatures InstaView Door in DoorTM 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 2 3 ...

Page 19: ... 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 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 rea...

Page 20: ...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 temperatur...

Page 21: ...here foods which are taken out frequently such as beverages and snacks are stored Egg Box Optional 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 ...

Page 22: ...om growing in the appliance 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 ...

Page 23: ...temperature for the food to be stored correctly Always keep the appliance clean 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...

Page 24: ...mperature 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 appliance to connect to your home s Wi Fi network Lock This locks the buttons on the control panel 1 2 3 4 5 The actual control panel may differ from model to model ...

Page 25: ...ctual 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...

Page 26: ...unction 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 Type 1 1 Hold the handle of ice tray and pull it out 2 Fill the ice tray with water up to the water level 3 Pl...

Page 27: ...allation 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 1 Grab both sides of the freezer door basket on top of the icemaker and pull upwards to remove it 2 Grab both sides of the icemaker and pull upwards to remove it 3 Grab both sides of the ice ...

Page 28: ...d snacks without opening the refrigerator 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 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 cente...

Page 29: ...imes in 30 second intervals if the door fridge compartment freezer compartment door in door is left open or not completely closed for one minute Contact the 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 may not operate a...

Page 30: ...ngth The Wi Fi connection may not connect or may be interrupted because of the home network environment The network connection may not work properly depending on the Internet service provider The surrounding wireless environment can make the wireless network service run slowly The appliance cannot be registered due to problems with the wireless signal transmission Unplug the appliance and wait abo...

Page 31: ...3 seconds to temporarily turn it off Run the LG SmartThinQ 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 Wi Fi 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 pro...

Page 32: ...e data transfer is complete the service agent will explain the result of the Smart Diagnosis NOTE Position the phone so that its microphone is aligned with the speaker hole The Smart Diagnosis sound is generated after around three seconds Hold the phone to the upper right speaker hole and wait while the data is transmitted Do not take the phone off the speaker hole while the data is transmitted Th...

Page 33: ...st twice a year using appliance wax or auto paste wax Apply wax with a clean soft cloth When cleaning the inside or outside of the appliance do not wipe it with a rough brush toothpaste or flammable materials Do not use cleaning agents containing flammable substances This may cause discoloration or damage to the appliance Flammable substances alcohol ethanol methanol isopropyl alcohol isobutyl alc...

Page 34: ...ontents of the drawer Hold the handle of the vegetable drawer and pull it out completely until it outward gently until it stops 2 Lift the vegetable drawer up and remove it by pulling it out Refitting the Vegetable Drawer 1 If the vegetable drawer has a cover lift it 2 Insert the bottom of the vegetable drawer into its original position and gently push it back in while lowering it CAUTION Please n...

Page 35: ...Are the appliance doors completely closed Completely close the door and make sure that stored food is not obstructing in the door Is there enough space around the appliance Adjust the installation position to make enough space around the appliance The appliance contains a bad smell Is the fridge or freezer temperature set to Warm Set the fridge or freezer temperature to Medium Did you put in food ...

Page 36: ...s There is condensation inside the appliance or on the bottom of the vegetable drawer cover Did you store hot food without cooling it first Cool the hot food first before putting it in the fridge or freezer compartment Did you leave the appliance door open Although the condensation will disappear soon after you close the appliance door you can wipe it with a dry cloth Do you open and close the app...

Page 37: ...ed Install the appliance 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 The side or front of the appliance is war...

Page 38: ...linear compressor was moved while operating Normal operation If the compressor does not stop rattling after three minutes turn the power to the appliance off and then on again Whooshing noises Evaporator fan motor is circulating air through the fridge and freezer compartments Normal Operation Air is being forced over the condenser by the condenser fan Normal Operation Gurgling noises Appliance flo...

Page 39: ... 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 wireless router To check the router frequency check with your Internet service provider or the router manufacturer The...

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