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Control Panel and Functions

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This feature is only available on some models.

Control Panel

  1. Fridge

    Press this button repeatedly to select a desired temperature between 1 °C and 7 °C.

    • The default fridge temperature is 3 °C.

  2. Water Filter*1

    Replace the water filter when the Replace Filter icon turns on. After replacing the water filter, press and hold the Water Filter button for three seconds to turn the icon light off. Replace the water filter approximately every six months.

  3. Freezer

    Press this button repeatedly to select a desired temperature between -23 °C and -15 °C.

    • The default freezer temperature is -18 °C.

  4. Self Care*1

    UV light is used to keep the water outlet clean. UV clean function runs automatically for 10 minutes every hour or can be manually activated at any time.

    Press and hold this button for 3 seconds to activate it manually.

    Note

    • During operation, the function stops if the Water button is pressed. It resumes automatically after 1 hour.

    • The function runs automatically for 10 minutes every hour without requiring you to press the Self Care button.

    • When UV clean function is activated the LED on the dispenser control panel lights up.

    • UVnano is a compound word derived from the words UV and its unit, a nanometer.

  5. Wi-Fi*1

    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.

  6. Express Freeze

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

    • This function is enabled and disabled in turn each time you press the button.

    • This function automatically terminates after a specific period has passed.

  7. Ice On/Off

    Press and hold the Ice On/Off button for three seconds to turn the in-door icemaker on/off.

  8. Lock

    The lock function disables every other button on the display.

    • To lock the control panel buttons, press and hold the Lock button until the indicator appears in the display and the function is activated.

    • To disable the function, press and hold the Lock button for approximately three seconds.

    Note

    • The Lock function does not disable the dispenser operation.

  9. Craft Ice*1

    Press the Craft Ice button to set to 6 ICE, 3 ICE or OFF.

    Note

    • For more ice, select the 6 ICE mode. For clearer ice, select the 3 ICE mode.

    • To change the Craft Ice mode:

      1. Press the Craft Ice button and the current mode appears.

      2. Press the Craft Ice button repeatedly to select a desired Craft Ice mode.

      3. After 5 seconds of idle time, the last mode set will be saved, and the display will return to normal.

  10. Non Plumbing*1

    The Non Plumbing icon is illuminated when the water dispenser tank is installed correctly.

Dispenser Control Panel

Water & Ice Type

Select the desired dispenser mode from the buttons on the dispenser control panel. From left to right, the icons indicate cubed ice a, water b, and crushed ice c. Press the dispenser switch with a glass or other container to dispense cubed ice, water or crushed ice.

Note

  • The displayed temperature is the target temperature, and not the actual temperature inside the appliance.

  • The actual temperature inside the appliance depends on the following factors: room temperature, the amount of food and how often the doors are opened, where the appliance is. Set the temperatures by considering these factors.

  • The control panel automatically turns off for energy saving.

  • When the appliance is in the energy saving mode, the display remains off until a door is opened or a button is pressed. Once on, the display remains on for 20 seconds.

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

  • For optimal food preservation, increasing or decreasing 1 °C from the default temperature is recommended for each compartment.

  • Display Mode (For Store Use Only)

    • The Display Mode disables all cooling in the refrigerator and freezer sections to conserve energy while on display in a retail store. When activated, OFF is displayed on control panels with LCD displays. On simplified control panels, the temperature indicators on the display will blink one row at a time from top to bottom

    • To deactivate/activate: With either refrigerator door opened, press the Ice Plus button 3 times consecutively while pressing the Refrigerator button. The control panel beeps and the temperature settings display to confirm that Display Mode is deactivated. Use the same procedure to activate Display Mode.