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LG GL-B257DLW3 Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
FRIDGE & FREEZER
Before beginning installation, read these instructions
carefully. This will simplify installation and ensure that the
product is installed correctly and safely. Leave these
instructions near the product after installation for future
reference.
ENGLISH
MFL72037002
Rev.00_082423
Copyright © 2023 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
www.lg.com

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  • Page 1 Before beginning installation, read these instructions carefully. This will simplify installation and ensure that the product is installed correctly and safely. Leave these instructions near the product after installation for future reference. ENGLISH www.lg.com MFL72037002 Rev.00_082423 Copyright © 2023 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Moving the Appliance for Relocation ............18 OPERATION Before Use ......................19 Product Features....................21 Control Panel ....................24 InstaView......................26 Door in Door .....................26 Drawer.......................26 Shelf ........................27 Icemaker ......................28 Door Basket ......................29 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application ..................30 Smart Diagnosis ....................31 MAINTENANCE Cleaning ......................33 Deodorizer ......................34 TROUBLESHOOTING...
  • Page 3 Before Calling for Service................35 APPENDIX Warranty ......................40...

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE 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. Safety Messages This symbol is displayed to indicate matters and operations that can cause risk.
  • Page 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. • This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: - staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;...
  • Page 6 • 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.
  • Page 7 • Ensure that the outlet socket 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.
  • Page 8 • Do not bend the power cable excessively or place a heavy object on it. • Immediately unplug the power plug and contact an LG Electronics customer information centre if you detect a strange sound, odour, or smoke coming from the appliance.
  • Page 9 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • 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. •...

  • Page 10: Caution

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Disposal • When discarding the appliance, remove the door gasket while leaving the shelves and baskets in place and keep children away from the appliance. CAUTION CAUTION To reduce the risk of minor injury to persons, malfunction, or damage to the product or property when using this product, follow basic precautions, including the following: Installation...

  • Page 11: Caring For The Environment

    They may shatter if exposed to sudden temperature changes. • Do not insert the shelves upside down. The shelves may fall. • 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.
  • Page 12 6. To locate a nearest collection centre or call for pick-up (limited area only) for disposal of this appliance, please contact No. 08069379999, Toll Free No. 1800-315-9999 for details. All collection centre and pick up facilities are done by third parties with LG Electronics India Pvt. Ltd.
  • Page 13 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Merely as a facilitator. For more detailed information, please visit : http://www.lg.com/in.

  • Page 14: Installation Before Installation

    INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Before Installation Ambient Temperature • The appliance is designed to operate within a Dimensions and Clearances limited range of ambient temperatures, depending on the climate zone. Too small of a distance from adjacent items may result in the degradation of freezing capability and •...

  • Page 15: Removing The Fridge And Freezer Door

    INSTALLATION Removing the Fridge and Rotate the hinge lever counterclockwise. Lift Freezer Door the top hinge free of the hinge lever latch If your entrance door is too narrow for the appliance to pass through, remove the appliance doors and pass the appliance laterally. WARNING •...

  • Page 16: Levelling And Door Alignment

    INSTALLATION Removing the Fridge Door Lift the fridge door until it is free of the bottom hinge assembly. Disconnect all wire harnesses CAUTION NOTE • Place the door on a non-scratching surface with • The number of wire harnesses may vary the inner side facing up.
  • Page 17 INSTALLATION - Spanner Type A • Some timber flooring may cause levelling difficulties if it flexes excessively. Door Alignment for Freezer and Fridge Door - Spanner Type B If the door of the appliance is not level, adjust the difference in the height of appliance door. Levelling the Appliance The appliance has two front levelling legs.

  • Page 18: Turning On The Power

    INSTALLATION Use the spanner to fasten the keeper nut by Move the appliance with more than two people turning it to the right. carefully. When transporting the appliance over a long distance, keep the appliance upright. After installing the appliance, connect the power plug into a mains outlet socket and switch it on.

  • Page 19: Operation

    Storing Foods Effectively NOTE • Food may freeze or spoil if stored at the wrong • Contact the LG Electronics customer information temperature. Set the refrigerator to the correct centre if the alarm sound continues even after temperature for the food being stored.
  • Page 20 OPERATION • Place the refrigerated food or frozen food in starting from the top shelf. Food items will freeze each fridge or freezer compartment most quickly in the zone. immediately after purchasing. • To get better air circulation, insert all inner parts •...

  • Page 21: Product Features

    OPERATION Product Features The appearance or components of the appliance may differ from model to model. Exterior *1 This feature is only available on some models. Door in Door This is a convenient storage area for frequently-used items that require easy access. Door in Door Lever Opens Door-in-Door.
  • Page 22 OPERATION Interior *1 This feature is only available on some models. LED Lamp The LED lamps inside the appliance light up when you open the door. Temperature Sensor This sensor senses the temperature of the fridge compartment. • Maintain the distance between the sensor and food to accurately sense the temperature. Freezer Shelf Stores frozen food such as meat, fish, and ice cream.
  • Page 23 OPERATION Bottle Rack Stores containers and tall bottles using the bottle rack. CAUTION • Do not store short bottles or containers. The items may fall and cause an injury or appliance damage. Snack Drawer Stores commonly used food items such as beverages and snacks. Door in Door Compartment A convenient storage area for frequently-used items that require easy access.

  • Page 24: Control Panel

    OPERATION Control Panel The actual control panel may differ from model to model. Control Panel and Functions *1 This feature is only available on some models. Fridge Press this button repeatedly to select a desired temperature between 1 ℃ and 7 ℃. •...
  • Page 25 Wi-Fi This button allows the appliance to connect to a home Wi-Fi network. Refer to Smart Functions for information on the initial setup of the LG ThinQ application. Express Cool This function can quickly cool a large amount of foods such as vegetable, fruit and so on.

  • Page 26: Instaview

    OPERATION InstaView • Knock hard enough so that the knocking sound is audible. This feature is only available on some models. • The InstaView Door in Door function may activate if a loud noise occurs near the Using the InstaView Door in refrigerator.

  • Page 27: Shelf

    OPERATION • Make sure that the fridge doors are fully open CAUTION before removing and refitting the drawers. • Always empty the drawers before removing them, and use both hands when removing and Using the Vegetable Drawer refitting them. This feature is only available on some models. •...

  • Page 28: Icemaker

    OPERATION Icemaker Type A CAUTION • Glass shelves are heavy. Use special care when Hold the handle of ice tray and pull it out. removing them. • Do not clean glass shelves with warm water while they are cold. Shelves may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes or impact.

  • Page 29: Door Basket

    OPERATION Icemaker Type B Fill the ice tray with potable waterand place it in the freezer compartment. After the water is frozen, hold theice tray at its ends and twist gently. NOTE • You can remove the icemaker or ice storage bin to create more space inside the freezer if you do not use it.

  • Page 30: Smart Functions

    Search for and install the LG ThinQ application from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store on a smartphone. Run the LG ThinQ application and sign in with your existing account or create an LG account to sign in.

  • Page 31: Smart Diagnosis

    Specifications your Internet service provider or refer to your wireless router manual. Model LCW-010 • LG ThinQ is not responsible for any network connection problems or any faults, Frequency 2412 MHz - 2472 MHz malfunctions, or errors caused by network Range connection.
  • Page 32 Using Audible Diagnosis to Diagnose Issues Follow the instructions below to use the audible diagnosis method. • Launch the LG ThinQ application and select the Smart Diagnosis feature in the menu. Follow the instructions for audible diagnosis provided in the LG ThinQ application.

  • Page 33: Maintenance Cleaning

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Cleaning Cleaning the Interior • When removing a shelf or drawer from inside General Cleaning Tips the appliance, remove all stored foods from the shelf or drawer to prevent injury or damage to • Performing manual defrosting, maintenance or the appliance.

  • Page 34: Deodorizer

    MAINTENANCE Deodorizer performance. Even if it falls off, it is not harmful. Wipe it off with a towel or cloth. Reusing the Deodorizer You can re-use the deodorizer by removing odors from the deodorizer. Pull out the upper fridge drawer. CAUTION •...

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service Cooling Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution There is no Is there a power interruption? refrigeration or • Check the power of other appliances. freezing. Appliance is unplugged. • Plug the power plug in the outlet properly. A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped.
  • Page 36 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution The appliance contains Did you put in food with a strong smell? a bad smell. • Store foods with strong smells in sealed containers. Vegetables or fruit may have spoiled in the drawer. • Throw away rotten vegetables and clean the vegetable drawer. Do not store vegetables too long in the vegetable drawer.
  • Page 37 The inside lamp in the Lamp failure appliance does not • Close the door and re-open. If the lamp does not turn on, please contact turn on. the LG Electronics customer information centre. Do not attempt removal of the lamp.
  • Page 38 TROUBLESHOOTING Noises Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution The appliance is noisy Is the appliance installed on a weak floor or improperly levelled? and generates • Install the appliance on a solid and flat area. abnormal sounds. Does the rear of the appliance touch the wall? •...
  • Page 39 • Find the Wi-Fi network connected to your smartphone and remove it, then not connected to the register your appliance on LG ThinQ. Wi-Fi network. 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.
  • Page 40 Repairs & replacements will be carried out through the Authorized Service Centres of LG Electronics India Pvt Ltd. (hereinafter referred as LG or LGEIL). Customer may place their service call through the LG customer care or through the dealer from whom the product has been purchased. In case the customer shifts the place of residence during warranty period, it is advised to contact our helpline.
  • Page 41 & other related items get spoiled, o) any accessory external to the equipment are supplied by dealer or LG, p) any issue of Wi-Fi connectivity or compatibility with other products or software's is there, q) any loss of data.
  • Page 42 APPENDIX CUSTOMER'S COPY CUSTOMER’S COPY MODEL No. : DATE OF PURCHASE : UNIT SERIAL No. : CUSTOMER’S NAME & ADDRESS DEALER’S NAME & ADDRESS TEL. TEL. Customer’s Signature Dealer’s Signature This card is valid only if it is filled in and stamped by our authorised dealer on the date of purchase.
  • Page 43 Memo...

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