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LG Refrigerator – French Door Control Overview

  • Operation

At a Glance

Your LG French Door refrigerator has an array of touch panel control buttons to ensure optimum performance and customization.

Note

Not all functions are available on all models.

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LG French Door Refrigerator - General Overview

Welcome to the LG customer support channel.

The LG French door refrigerator is packed with innovative and easy-to-use functions designed to provide you with a better kitchen experience.

In this video, we will show you how to utilize some of the different settings that come with your LG refrigerator.

Many of the adjustable settings for your LG refrigerator will be located on the electronic control panel which is located on the exterior of your refrigerator.

There are two ice functions available for the LG refrigerator.

When you press the ice selection button, the cubed or crushed ice indicator on the LED display will illuminate.

You can proceed to dispense ice after you've made your choice.

Using the control panel, you can also adjust the target temperature of your refrigerator and freezer.

Press the temperature button until you reach your target temperature which can range from 33 to 46 degrees for your refrigerator, and negative 6 to 8 degrees for your freezer.

The recommended temperature setting for your refrigerator is 37 degrees, and the recommended temperature for your freezer is 0 degrees.

Your LG refrigerator also gives you the option to change the temperature mode from Celsius to Fahrenheit or vice versa.

You can do this by pressing and holding the refrigerator and freezer temperature buttons simultaneously for approximately 5 seconds.

The temperature indication icon on the display window will switch accordingly.

Another great feature of your LG refrigerator is the fresh air filter which helps prevent and remove odors from your refrigerator.

The fresh air filter has two settings Auto and Power.

To switch between these 2 modes press the control button adjacent to the fresh air filter icon.

The fresh air filter indicator will then display the current mode as either Auto or Power depending on your selection.

The capability to increase ice production is available to you with the Ice Plus function on your LG refrigerator.

When you touch the ice plus button, the ice plus indicator will illuminate and continue to stay on for 24 hours which is the duration of time that the refrigerator will operate in this mode.

After 24 hours, the function will automatically shut off.

You can also stop this function manually by touching the ice plus icon one more time.

Located near the bottom of the control panel is the light indicator.

By pressing the control button next to the light indicator, you can turn the dispenser light on and off.

The water filter indicator is located next to the light indicator.

When the water filter indicator is illuminated, it means that it is time to change the water filter.

Once you have done so just press and hold down the control button adjacent to the water filter icon for 3 seconds.

The indicator light will shut off.

The alarm function on your LG refrigerator when powered on is there to remind you if the refrigerator or freezer door is left open for more than 60 seconds.

An alarm tone will sound until you close the door.

This feature is activated automatically when the power is connected to your refrigerator.

However, if you would like to deactivate this function, just press the control button once and you will see that the alarm indicator is no longer illuminated.

The lock function disables every other button on the display.

If you press and hold down the control button for 3 seconds, the lock button will be enabled.

If you would like to deactivate this setting, press and hold down the button for another 3 seconds.

Try This

  1. Select Your Control Panel:

    Vertical
    Vertical Control Panel
    Horizontal
    Horizontal Control Panel
    Bottom Freezer Horizontal Control Panel
    (Bottom Freezer Model)
  2. Vertical Control Panel

    Note
    • Control Panel type and location may vary depending on model.
    • † This feature is only available on some models.
    • If the icon of hte door alarm button button is not available on your refrigerator's control panel, the door alarm cannot be deactivated.

    Refer to the Corresponding Numbers For a Description of Each Button

    Vertical Control Panel: Lower most button labeled Self Care/Lock
    Vertical Control Panel: 4th button labeled Ice Plus / In-Door Ice
    Vertical Control Panel: 4th button labeled Ice Plus
    Vertical Control Panel: Lower most button labeled lock
    1 Refrigerator

    Indicates the set temperature of the refrigerator compartment in Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F). The default refrigerator temperature is 37 °F (3 °C).

    - Press the Refrigerator button repeatedly to select a new set temperature from 33 °F to 43 °F (1 °C to 7 °C).

    Note
    • To change the temperature mode from °F to °C (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 Water Filter indicator turns on. After replacing the water filter, press and hold the Water Filter button for three seconds to turn the indicator light off. Replace the water filter approximately every six months.

    3 Freezer

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

    4 Air Filter

    The air filter helps remove odors from the refrigerator.

    Note

    Replace the air filter when the air filter indicator turns on. After replacing the air filter, press and hold the Air Filter button for 3 seconds to turn the indicator off. Replace the air filter approximately every six months.

    5 Smart Grid

    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 indicator blinks.

    6 Wi-Fi

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

    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 and then turns on once the connection is successfully made.

    7 Ice Plus†

    This function increases both ice making and 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.
    8 In-Door Ice†

    Press and hold the In-Door Ice button for three seconds to turn the In-Door Ice icemaker on/off.

    9 Craft Ice†

    Press the Craft Ice button repeatedly to select 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 icemaker, select the OFF mode.
    • To turn on the Craft Ice icemaker, select the 3 ICE or 6 ICE mode.
    10 Mini Cubed Ice†

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

    11 Cubed Ice†

    Press the Cubed Ice button to turn the Cubed Ice icemaker on/off.

    12 Self Care†

    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.
    13 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.
  3. Horizontal Control Panel

    Note
    • If the icon of hte door alarm button button is not available on your refrigerator's control panel, the door alarm cannot be deactivated.

    Refer to the Corresponding Numbers For a Description of Each Button

    Horizontal Control Panel With left most button labeled Ice Plus/ Water Filter
    Horizontal Control Panel With left most button labeled Ice Plus
    1 Ice Plus

    This function increases both ice making and freezing capabilities.

    Press the Ice Plus button to illuminate the icon 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

    2 Smart Grid

    Press the Smart Grid button to turn the function On/Off. When the function is on, the icon illuminates.

    The function automatically turns on when the refrigerator is connected to the Wi-Fi network.

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

    3 Freezer

    Indicates the set temperature of the freezer compartment in Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F). The default freezer temperature is 0°F (-18 °C).

    - Press the Freezer button repeatedly to select a new set temperature from -6 °F to 8 °F (-21 °C to -13 °C).

    4 Refrigerator

    Indicates the set temperature of the refrigerator compartment in Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F). The default refrigerator temperature is 37 °F (3 °C).

    - Press the Refrigerator button repeatedly to select a new set temperature from 33 °F to 46 °F (1 °C to 8 °C)

    Note
    • To change the temperature mode from °F to °C (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.

    5 Fresh Air Filter†

    The Fresh Air Filter helps remove odors from the refrigerator. The Fresh Air Filter has two settings, Auto and Power.

    -In Auto mode, the Fresh Air Filter cycles on and off in increments of ten minutes on and 110 minutes off.

    -In Power mode, the Fresh Air Filter stays on continuously for four hours, cycling on and off in increments of ten minutes on and five minutes off. After four hours, the Fresh Air Filter switches back to Auto mode.

    Press the Fresh Air Filter button repeatedly to toggle between Power mode and Auto mode.

    6 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 lock icon appears in the display and the function is activated.
    • To disable the function, press and hold the Lock button for approximately three seconds.

    7 Water Filter

    Replace the water filter when the water 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.

    8Wi-Fi

    The Wi-Fi button, when used with the LG ThinQ app, 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 icon shows the status of the refrigerator's network connection. The icon 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 icon blinks while the connection is being made, then turns on once the connection is successfully made.

    9Water & Ice Type

    Select the desired dispenser mode from the buttons on the dispenser control panel. Press the dispenser switch with a glass or other container to dispense cubed ice, water or crushed ice.

  4. Horizontal Control Panel (Bottom Freezer Model)

    Note
    • If the icon of hte door alarm button button is not available on your refrigerator's control panel, the door alarm cannot be deactivated.

    Refer to the Corresponding Numbers For a Description of Each Button

    Diagram of Horizontal Control Panel on Bottom Freezer Models
    1 Freezer

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

    2 Refrigerators

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

    • To change the temperature mode from °F to °C (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.
    3 Water Filter Replace

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

    4 Ice Plus

    This function increases both ice making and freezing capabilities.

    Press the Ice Plus button to illuminate the icon 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.

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