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Refrigerator Control Panel

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This feature is only available on some models.

Type A

Type B

  1. Refrigerator

    Indicates the set temperature of the refrigerator compartment in Celsius (℃) or Fahrenheit (℉). The default refrigerator temperature is 37 ℉ (3 ℃). Press the Refrigerator button repeatedly to select a new set temperature from 33 ℉ to 43 ℉ (1 ℃ to 7 ℃).

    Note

    • (For Type A) To change the temperature mode from ℉ to ℃ (or vice versa) press and hold the Refrigerator and Freezer buttons simultaneously for approximately five seconds. The temperature indicator on the display window switches between Celsius and Fahrenheit.

    • The displayed temperature is the target temperature, and not the actual temperature of the refrigerator. The actual refrigerator temperature depends on the food inside the refrigerator.

  2. Water Filter

    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

    Indicates the set temperature of the freezer compartment in Celsius (℃) or Fahrenheit (℉). The default freezer temperature is 0 ℉ (-18 ℃). Press the Freezer button repeatedly to select a new set temperature from - 7 ℉ to 5 ℉ (-23 ℃ to -15 ℃) or - 4 ℉ to 4 ℉.

  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.

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

  5. Craft Ice*1

    Press the Craft Ice button repeatedly to toggle between the 3 ICE, 6 ICE and OFF modes.

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

    • To turn off the Craft Ice maker, select the OFF mode.

    • To turn on the Craft Ice maker, select the 3 ICE or 6 ICE mode.

    Note

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

  6. Wi-Fi*1

    The Wi-Fi button, when used with the LG ThinQ application, allows the refrigerator to connect to a home Wi-Fi network. Refer to SMART FUNCTIONS for information on the initial setup of the application.

    The Wi-Fi indicator shows the status of the refrigerator's network connection. The indicator 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 indicator blinks while the connection is being made, then turns on once the connection is successfully made.

  7. Smart Grid*1

    Press the Smart Grid button to turn the function On/Off. When the function is on, the indicator illuminates. The function automatically turns on when the refrigerator is connected to the Wi-Fi network. The Smart Grid function is only available if your electric utility company supports the function.

    When the refrigerator is responding to a Demand Response (DR) message from the electric company, the Grid On indicator illuminates.

  8. Ice Plus

    Models with automatic icemaker: This function increases both ice making and freezing capabilities.

    Models without automatic icemaker: This function increases freezing capabilities.

    • Press the Ice Plus button to illuminate the indicator and activate the function for 24 hours. The function automatically shuts off after 24 hours.

    • Stop the function manually by pressing the button once more.

  9. Ice On/Off

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

  10. Lock

    The lock function disables every other button on the display.

    • When power is initially connected to the refrigerator, the lock function is off.

    • 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

  • 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.

Dispenser Control Panel

This feature is only available on some models.

Type A

Type B

Type A

  • 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.

Type B

  • Select the desired dispenser mode from the Select button 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

  • When the refrigerator is in the Power 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.