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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Basic Safety Precautions ........................................3 CFC Disposal ..........................................................4 How to Connect Electricity ......................................5 THANK YOU! PARTS AND FEATURES Congratulations on your purchase Special Features .....................................................6 Key Parts and Components ....................................7 and welcome to the LG family.
BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This guide contains many important safety messages. Always read and obey all safety messages. w This is the safety alert symbol. It alerts you to safety messages that inform you of hazards that can kill or hurt you or others or cause damage to the product. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the hazard signal word DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (CONT.) • DO NOT refreeze frozen foods which have thawed completely. The United States Department of Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No. 69 says: …You may safely refreeze frozen foods that have thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are still cold—below 40°F (4°C). …Thawed ground meats, poultry, or fish that have any off-odor or off-color should not be refrozen and should not be eaten. Thawed ice cream should be discarded.
HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY IMPORTANT: Please read carefully. wWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded. Have the wall outlet and the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded. RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD USE OF EXTENSION CORDS The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual properly grounded electrical outlet rated for 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only, and fused at 20 amperes.
SPECIAL FEATURES 1 CONTROL PANEL LED DISPLAY SCREEN Simple electronic controls are user-friendly. The LED screen shows refrigerator and freezer temperatures, displays water filter status, dispenser information, and more. 1 3 2 2 ICE PLUS 4 When this feature is activated, the freezer section will run at the coldest temperature for a 24- hour period to increase ice production by about 20 percent.
KEY PARTS AND COMPONENTS In addition to the special features and components outlined in the Special Features section, there are several other important components that are referenced in this manual. 1 ADJUSTABLE REFRIGERATOR SHELVING The refrigerator compartment shelves are adjustable to allow flexibility for storage needs. 2 MODULAR DOOR BINS 4 LED INTERIOR LAMPS Two separate LED arrays light the freezer and refrigerator interiors.
CHOOSE THE PROPER LOCATION wWARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Two or more people are required when moving and unpacking the appliance. • Store and install the refrigerator where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to outdoor weather conditions. • Install this appliance in an area where the temperature is between 55°F (13°C) and 110°F (43°C). If the temperature around the appliance is too low or too high, cooling ability may be adversely affected.
FLOORING • To minimize noise and vibration, the refrigerator MUST be installed on a solidly constructed floor. • To avoid vibration, the unit must be level. If required, adjust the leveling legs to compensate for unevenness of the floor. The front should be slightly higher than the rear to aid in door closing. The leveling legs can be turned easily by pushing against the top of the refrigerator to take the weight off the feet.
HANDLE REMOVAL (CONT.) HANDLE REINSTALLATION Mounting Fasteners 1 Place the handle on the door by aligning handle footprints to fit mounting fasteners and tighten the set screws with a 2.5 mm (3/32") Allen wrench. NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need to be tightened or removed use a 1/4" Allen wrench 2 Place the handle on the door by aligning handle footprints to fit mounting fasteners and tighten the set screws on the bottom of the handle with a 2.5 mm (3/32") Allen wrench.
DOOR AND DRAWER REMOVAL (CONT.) DOOR REMOVAL (CONT.) (2) (1) (2) (1) (4) (3) (5) (6) (5) (4) (3) (6) (7) (8) 2 • Open the door. Remove the top hinge cover screw (1 ). • Use a flat-head screwdriver to pry back the hooks (not shown) on the front underside of the cover (2). Lift up the cover. • Remove the cover. Pull out the tube (3). • Disconnect all the wire harnesses (4). • Remove the grounding screw(5) • Rotate hinge lever (6) counterclockwise.
DOOR AND DRAWER REMOVAL (CONT.) DOOR REINSTALLATION (5) (6) (3) (2) (1) (4) 1 Install the right-side door first. • Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin as shown. • Make sure the plastic sleeve is inserted in the bottom of the door. 2 • Fit the top hinge (1) over the hinge lever latch (2) and into place. Rotate the lever (3) counterclockwise to secure the hinge. • Connect the wire harness (4).
DOOR AND DRAWER REMOVAL (CONT.) DOOR REINSTALLATION (CONT.) Cover Screw Cover (6) 5 • Push the water supply tube (6) into the hole on the top case and pull it through the backplate. 6 Insert the water supply tube into the connector. • Insert the tube at least 5/8 in. (15 mm) into the connector. • Hook the tab on the door-switch side of the cover under the edge of the wire opening in the cabinet top. Position the cover into place. Insert and tighten the cover screw.
DOOR AND DRAWER REMOVAL (CONT.) FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL wCAUTION • To avoid possible injury or product or property damage, you will need two people to perform the following instructions. • When you remove the drawer, do not hold the handle. It may come off and could cause injury. • When laying the drawer down, be careful not to damage the floor or hurt your feet with the sharp edges on the hinge side. 1 To remove the freezer drawer, pull the drawer open to full extension.
DOOR AND DRAWER REMOVAL (CONT.) FREEZER DRAWER REINSTALLATION wCAUTION wDANGER • To avoid possible injury or product or property damage, you will need two people to perform the following instructions. Risk of Child Entrapment • To prevent accidental child and pet entrapment or suffocation risk, DO NOT allow them to play inside of the freezer drawer. • DO NOT step or sit on the freezer drawer.
CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY wWARNING Connect to safe drinking water supply only. • The water pressure must be between 21 and 121 p.s.i. (1.5~8.5 kgf/cm2 ) on models without a water filter and between 43 and 121 p.s.i. (3~8.5 kgf/cm2) on models with a water filter. • If water pressure does not reach 21 psi (1.5kgf/cm2) or falls below, it is necessary to purchase a separate pressure pump for normal automatic icemaker and water dispensing operation.
CONNECTING THE WATER LINES (CONT.) • Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe clamp. Be sure the outlet end is solidly in the 1/4-in. drilled hole in the water pipe and the washer is under the pipe clamp. Tighten the packing nut. Tighten the pipe clamp screws carefully and evenly so the washer makes a watertight seal. Do not overtighten or you may crush the copper tubing, especially if soft (coiled) copper tubing is used. Now you are ready to connect the copper tubing.
LEVELING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS wWARNING wCAUTION Electrical Shock Hazard • To avoid possible injury or product or property damage, you will need two people to perform the following instructions. • Be careful when you work with the hinges, base grille, and stopper. You may be injured. • Do not put hands, feet, or metal items into the air vents, base grille, or the bottom of the refrigerator. You may be injured or receive an electrical shock.
LEVELING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS (CONT.) DOOR ALIGNMENT 1 • Remove the Base Grillie. • Turn the leveling legs (CCW) to raise or (CW) to lower the height of the front of the refrigerator by using flat blade screw driver or 11/32" wrench. • Use the wrench (Included with the User Manual) to adjust the bolt in the door hinge to adjust the height. (CCW to raise or CW to lower the height.
CONTROL PANEL FEATURES For complete details on button functions, see pages 22–24. 1 LED DISPLAY ICE TYPE The LED display shows the temperature settings, dispenser options, water filter, door alarm, and locking status messages. 2 ICE TYPE BUTTON The ICE TYPE button is used to select Cubed Ice or Crushed Ice. 3 FREEZER BUTTON Press the FREEZER button to adjust the temperature in the freezer compartment.
THE LED DISPLAY The LED display shows the temperature settings, dispenser options, water filter, door alarm, and locking status messages. ICE TYPE 1 DISPENSER SELECTION INDICATOR Shows Cubed ice or Crushed Ice selection that will be dispensed when the push switch is pressed. 2 FREEZER TEMPERATURE Indicates the set temperature of the freezer compartment in Celsius or Fahrenheit. 3 REFRIGERATOR TEMPERATURE Indicates the set temperature of the refrigerator compartment in Celsius or Fahrenheit.
ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURES AND DISPLAY Adjust Freezer Temperature Temperature Display To adjust the temperature in the freezer compartment, press the FREEZER button to cycle through the the range of available settings. To change the temperature display from Fahrenheit to Celsius: FREEZER FREEZER Adjust Refrigerator Temperature To adjust the temperature in the refrigerator compartment, press the REFRIGERATOR button to cycle through the range of available settings.
OPERATING THE DISPENSER DISPENSING CRUSHED ICE ICE TYPE Press the ICE TYPE button to illuminate the Crushed Ice icon. Press the push ice switch with a glass or other container and crushed ice will be dispensed. DISPENSING CUBED ICE ICE TYPE Press the ICE TYPE button to illuminate the Cubed Ice icon. Press the push switch with a glass or other container and cubed ice will be dispensed.
SETTING THE FUNCTIONS Press the button for the desired function to view and select other settings. SETTING THE DISPENSER LOCK ALARM / LOCK 3SECS Press and hold the ALARM/LOCK button for three seconds to lock the dispenser and all of the other control panel functions. Press and hold again for 3 seconds to unlock.
IN-DOOR ICE BIN wCAUTION • Keep hands and tools out of the ice bin door and dispenser chute. You could break something or injure yourself. The icemaker will stop producing ice when the ice bin is full. If you need more ice, empty the ice bin into the extra ice bin in the freezer compartment so the icemaker can keep producing ice. Shake the ice bin occasionally to level the ice in it.
AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER Ice is made in the automatic icemaker and sent to the dispenser. The automatic icemaker can make 6 ice cubes at a time, 80–130 cubes per 24-hour period. This quantity may vary by circumstance, including freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of door openings, freezer load, and other operating conditions. • It takes about 12 to 24 hours for a newly installed refrigerator to make ice. • Icemaking stops when the ice storage bin is full.
STORING FOODS • Store fresh food in the refrigerator compartment. • How food is frozen and thawed is an important factor in maintaining freshness and flavor. • Do not store food that spoils easily, such as bananas and melons, at low temperatures. • Allow hot food to cool prior to storing; placing hot food in the refrigerator could spoil other food and lead to higher energy consumption. • When storing food, cover it with vinyl wrap or store in a container with a lid.
LOCATION OF FOODS 4 1 2 5 3 1 REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT SHELVES Store larger food items, platters, and containers on the expansive refrigerator compartment shelves. 2 CRISPERS Store vegetables or fruits with humidity control. 3 FREEZER PULL-OUT DRAWER Store small packed frozen food, or store meat, fish, and chicken after wrapping them with thin foil. Store dry. 28 4 DAIRY CORNER Store milk products such as butter and cheese.
SHELF HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet your individual storage needs. Storing similar food items together in your refrigerator and adjusting the shelves to fit different heights of items will make finding the exact item you want easier; it will also reduce the amount of time the refrigerator door is open, saving energy. IMPORTANT: Do not clean glass shelves with warm water when they are cold.
REMOVING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS NOTE: When reinstalling components, reverse the order of steps for removal. To prevent damage, never use excessive force when removing or reinstalling components. wCAUTION Dairy Bin Modular Door Bin To remove the dairy bin, simply lift it and pull straight out. To replace the dairy bin, slide it into place and push down until it stops. NOTE: The dairy bin will only fit in the top space on the right-hand door. The door bins are removable for easy cleaning and adjusting.
REMOVING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS (CONT.) Crisper humidity control To remove the glass You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture-sealed crispers. Store vegetables or fruits requiring more or less humidity in separate crispers. Adjust the control to any setting between HIGH and LOW. • LOW lets moist air out of the crisper for best storage of fruits. • HIGH keeps moist air in the crisper for best storage of fresh, leafy vegetables.
REMOVING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS (CONT.) Tilting Door To replace Glide‘N’Serve 1 • To remove, pull the drawer out to full extension. • Lift the front of the drawer up, then pull it straight out. • To install, slightly tilt up the front and insert the drawer into the frame and push it back into place. The tilting door provides easy access for stored foods. How to use Tilt the door down and pull it out.
REMOVING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS (CONT.) Tilt-Out Door Basket 1 To remove the tilt-out door basket, press in on the end bracket, then pull up on the end of the basket to remove. 2 To replace the tilt-out door basket, insert the bracket into one side and hook one end of the basket into the bracket. Next, hook the other basket end into the other bracket and push the bracket downward into place. NOTE: Be sure the back of the basket is positioned behind the retention tab on each bracket.
CLEANING THE REFRIGERATOR wWARNING Explosion Hazard • Use nonflammable cleaner. • Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically. However, clean both sections about once a month to prevent odors. Wipe up spills immediately. • Unplug the refrigerator. • Remove all removable parts, such as shelves and crispers. • Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners.
REPLACING THE WATER FILTER It is recommended that you replace the filter when the water filter indicator reaches 0 or the water dispenser or icemaker noticeably decreases production. 1 Rotate the knob of the old cartridge counterclockwise. When the cartridge is released, you will feel it click out of place. NOTE: Replacing the filter causes a small amount of water (around 1 oz. or 25 cc) to drain. Place a cup under the filter hole to contain it. 2 Remove the old cartridge.
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you both time and expense. This list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance. Problem Possible Causes Solutions Refrigerator compressor does not run. • Refrigerator control is off. • Set the refrigerator control. • Refrigerator is in defrost cycle. • This is normal for a fully automatic defrosting refrigerator. The defrost cycle occurs periodically.
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (CONT.) Problem Possible Causes Solutions Food stored in refrigerator drawers freezes. • Refrigerator control is set too cold. • Adjust the refrigerator to a warmer setting. Temperatures in the refrigerator or freezer are too warm. • Freezer or refrigerator control is set too warm. • Adjust the freezer or refrigerator control to a colder setting until the freezer or refrigerator temperature is satisfactory.
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (CONT.) Problem Possible Causes Solutions Moisture forms on the dispenser. • Moisture may form when the temperature or humidity are high. • Wipe off the moisture. Odors in the refrigerator. • Interior needs to be cleaned. • Clean interior with sponge, warm water, and baking soda. Be sure the soda is completely dissolved so it will not act as an abrasive compound. • Food with strong odor is in the refrigerator. • Cover food completely.
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (CONT.) Problem Possible Causes Solutions The dispenser will not dispense ice. • The ice storage bin is empty. • When the first supply of ice is dropped into the bin, the dispenser should operate. • The household water line valve is not open. • Open the household water line valve and allow sufficient time for ice to be made. When ice is made, the dispenser should operate. • The refrigerator or freezer door is not closed. • Be sure both of the doors are closed.
KEY DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS The appearance and specifications listed in this guide may vary due to constant product improvements. Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator Model LFX25971 Description French Door Refrigerator Electrical Requirements 115 VAC @ 60 Hz Min. / Max. Water Pressure 21~121 PSI (1.5~8.5 kgf/cm2) Dimensions 35 3/4" (W) X 34 1/4" (D) X 69 3/4" (H), 46 1/2" (D w/ door open) 908 mm (W) X 869 mm (D) X 1771 mm (H), 1181 mm (D w/ door open) Net Weight 324 lb.
LG ELECTRONICS, INC. LG REFRIGERATOR LIMITED WARRANTY - USA Should your LG Refrigerator ("Product") fail due to a defect in materials or workmanship under normal home use, during the warranty period set forth below, LG will at its option repair or replace the product. This limited warranty is valid only to the original retail purchaser of the product and applies only when purchased and used within the United States including U.S. Territories.
LG ELECTRONICS CANADA, INC. LG REFRIGERATOR LIMITED WARRANTY - Canada WARRANTY: Should your LG Refrigerator ("Product") fail due to a defect in material or workmanship under normal home use during the warranty period set forth below, LG Canada will at its option repair or replace the Product upon receipt of proof of original retail purchase.
