LG Electronics (LG) is showcasing the European debut of its smart home appliances At IFA 2011, particularly its smart refrigerator, which combines the world’s first Smart Eco Door with a series of functions are expected to transform how customers manage their food and their entire kitchens.

LG differentiates its smart appliances by two complementary sets of technologies: LG’s four Core Technologies (the Linear Compressor, Inverter Direct Drive, Lightwave technology, and KOMPRESSOR technology) and Smart ThinQ technologies (Smart Manager, Smart Diagnosis, Smart Access, Smart Adapt, and Smart Grid).

Young-ha Lee, President and CEO of LG Electronics Home Appliance Company, says, “We see European customers as being very conscious of leading an environmentally responsible lifestyle, and LG is well placed to meet these demands. The combination of our Core Technologies and Smart ThinQ technologies not only reduces energy and water usage, but also saves customers’ time and energy. The combination of the two means previously unimagined levels of convenience and energy efficiency and a fundamental change in the way people manage their homes.”

LG’s smart side-by-side refrigerator comes with the full range of Smart ThinQ technologies, such as Smart Manager, which transforms the appliance into a food management system. LG reports that customers “can use the fridge’s LCD panel or their smartphones to check what food is inside, where it’s located and when it will expire. Consumers can also set specific periods of time for their products, with Smart Manager`s freshness tracker alerting them when that time has passed.”

Additionally, LG’s Smart Diagnosis feature helps customer service representatives to troubleshoot mechanical issues and the Smart Access feature lets customers check, also via their smartphone, what’s running low in their fridge while they’re shopping at the local grocery store.
It can even offer recipe options for whatever food is left in the refrigerator.

LG is also showcasing its smart washing machine, which incorporates Smart Diagnosis, Smart Access, Smart Adapt and Smart Grid-ready. LG reports the washer is also equipped with “Inverter Direct Drive, which eliminates belts and pulleys so the motor can deliver power directly to the drum. In doing so, it reduces vibrations and extends the life of the motor and the washing machine.

LG’s Lightwave Oven comes equipped with Smart Access and the LG Server, which consumers can access through their smartphone application to download recipes. Once the recipe is selected, the required time and the temperature are all set automatically.

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