ENGLISH ESPAÑOL OWNER’S MANUAL BOTTOM FREEZER REFRIGERATOR Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. MANUAL DE USUARIO REFRIGERADOR CON CONGELADOR INFERIOR Lea detenidamente este manual antes de empezar a utilizar el refrigerador y guárdelo como referencia para el futuro. Model Name/Nombre de Modelo **= color number/número de color LBC20514** LDC22720** LBC22520** LRBC20512** P/No. MFL61944134 www.lg.
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ALEJANDRA TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty 1-2 English Version 3 Spanish Version 34 Important Safety Instructions Requirements for Ground Connection 4-5 5 Parts and Features 6-7 Refrigerator Installation Unpacking Installation Installation of Base Grille Refrigerator Doors: How to remove and reverse For Models with Pull-out Drawer For Models with Swinging Door How to remove and Install Pull-Out Drawer Closing and Aligning the doors 8-17 8 8 8 Using your Refrigerator Ensuring Proper Air Circulation M
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY MESSAGES This manual contains several important safety notices. Always read and obey all of the following safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol is a warning to potential dangers that could cause death, injury or damage to you, others or the product. All safety messages will follow after this warning symbol and the word “DANGER”, “CAUTION” or “WARNING”.
CAUTION This appliance is not intended for use by children, persons with physical or mental disabilities, persons with reduced sensory or mental capacity, or persons with lack of experience or know-how, unless they have supervision or instruction in relation to the use of the appliance by the person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to assure that they do not play with the appliance.
PARTS AND FEATURES Drawer Model A A J B B C K D E L F M G N H O I Read this section to familiarize yourself with the parts and features of your new refrigerator. NOTE: This guide covers different models. Your refrigerator could have some or all of the features and parts listed below. The location of some of the parts may not correspond to that of your model.
PARTS AND FEATURES Swing Model A I B C J D E K F L G M H N Read this section to familiarize yourself with the parts and features of your new refrigerator. NOTE: This guide covers different models. Your refrigerator could have some or all of the features and parts listed below. The location of some of the parts may not correspond to that of your model.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION 3. Install the refrigerator in an area between 55 °F (13 °C) and 110 °F (43 °C). If the surrounding temperature is lower or higher than previously mentioned, it can adversely affect the unit. WARNING EXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARD Use the assistance of two or more persons to move or install the refrigerator. Not following these instructions may cause injury to the back and other parts of the body. CAUTION: Avoid placing the unit near heat sources, direct sunlight or humidity.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION REFRIGERATOR DOORS: HOW TO REMOVE AND REVERSE (Optional) For models with Pull Out Drawer You may find it more convenient to have the doors converted from the left-opening type (factory installed) to the right-opening type. Directions refer to the right side as your right when facing the unit. TOOLS YOU MIGHT NEED OR USE 10 mm 1/4 in 3/8 in Hex Socket Wrench Phillips Screwdriver Other necessary tools are: • 1/4 inch socket wrench. • Adjustable Wrench.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION 2. Installing Refrigerator Door • Remove the cover (1) using a flat head screwdriver (this requires a little force), loosen the two screws (2) and place on the opposite side. • Place the hinge (3) on the opposite side and install the four screws (4 & 5). • Insert the pin (6) in the hinge (3). • Remove the cover (7) and install it on the right side. • Place the door and line up with the pin holes (8), making sure that both parts are aligned.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE PULL OUT DRAWER • With both hands, hold the center of the bar and push it in so that it is fit to both rails simultaneously. IMPORTANT: To avoid possible injury or damage to the product or your property, please use two people to perform the following instructions: 1. Removing the Pull Out Drawer • Pull the drawer out to maximum extension. Remove the bottom rack (1) by tilting it back a little and then lifting it off the railing tracks.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION • Compare the left and right rail covers on each side. Right Rail Left Rail • Align the top holes of the rail cover with the top holes of the door supports to mount the cover. Verify the hole’s alignment • With the drawer fully extended, insert the lower basket over the front part of the rail assembly and then the back part (4). 4 WARNING: To prevent entrapment risk and accidental child or animal suffocation, DO NOT permit them to play inside of the drawer.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION REFRIGERATOR DOORS: HOW TO REMOVE AND REVERSE (Optional) For Swing models You may find it more convenient to have the doors converted from the left-opening type (factory installed) to the right-opening type. Directions refer to the right side as your right when facing the unit. TOOLS YOU MIGHT NEED OR USE 10 mm 1/4 in 3/8 in Hex Socket Wrench Phillips Screwdriver Other necessary tools are: • 1/4 inch socket wrench. • Adjustable Wrench.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION 2. Removing and Installing the Freezer Handle NOTE: Before beginning, check the handle type of your model. Handle Type 1 3 Handle Type 1 • Remove the cap (1) and two screws (2) with a flat head screwdriver. • Loosen the two screws (3), remove the handle (4) and install all on the right side. • Attach the cap and the two screws (that were previously removed) on the left side (5). Handle Type 2 1 2 4 5 Handle Type 2 It is not necessary to remove this type of handle. 3.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION 4. Removing the Freezer Door • Before beginning, make sure you completely remove the refrigerator door. • Loosen the two screws from the base grille and remove (1). • Loosen and remove the two screws (2) and the pin (3). • Raise and remove the freezer door (4) and set aside. • Reinstall the pivot (8), the bolt (9) and screws (10) on the bottom left side of the door. 8 9 3 10 2 4 • On the top part of the door, you will find a cap (11) and a pivot (12).
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION • Take the freezer door and align the pivot holes up with the bolt holes and assemble them (18). • Install the hinge (3), assemble the three screws (4) and replace the hinge cover (5). 5 4 18 3 • Insert the pin into the hinge (19). (Ensure that it is between the pivot and the freezer door). • Replace the washer over the pin (20). Pin • Check to make sure that both doors close correctly.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION CLOSING AND ALIGNING THE DOORS Aligning the Doors If the spacing between the doors is uneven, follow the instructions below to align them: Closing the Doors Your refrigerator has two front leveling screws, one on the right and one on the left. If your refrigerator seems unstable or if you would like the doors to close more easily, simply adjust the inclination of the refrigerator by following the instructions below: 1. Pry off the top hinge cover. 2.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR ENSURING PROPER AIR CIRCULATION ADJUSTING THE CONTROLS In order to obtain stable temperature, the air must flow between the freezer and refrigerator sections. As shown in the illustration below, the cold air enters through the bottom part and circulates upward. This air returns below the freezer floor and the rest of the air enters the refrigerator section through the top vent.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR ADJUSTING CONTROL SETTINGS FOOD STORAGE GUIDE Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding food. It is best to wait 24 hours before adding food to the refrigerator. The mid-settings indicated in the previous section should be correct for normal household refrigerator usage. The controls are set correctly when milk or juice is cold to your liking and ice cream is firm.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR SECTION Packaging Recommendations: • Use sealed plastic containers. • Use plastic containers with a smooth surface. • Package with aluminum foil of high resistance. • Wrap with paper layered with plastic. • Use water proof plastic. • Use recommended plastic bags to store frozen foods. REFRIGERATOR SHELVES Follow these packaging or container instructions in order to reach the best freezing.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR CRISPER HUMIDITY CONTROL Sliding Shelves (in some models) You can slide some of the shelves in your refrigerator towards inside or outside like explained below. You can adjust the humidity inside the drawers by adjusting the control in a position between and . For better preservation of the fruits allow air to leave the vegetable drawer. For a better conservation of vegetables allow the maximum air in the drawer.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR CRISPER COVER WITH INTERIOR LATTICE (in some models) Removing the Vegetable Drawer Cover: • Remove both drawers (see “Removing the Vegetable Drawer/Crisper”). • Hold onto the support (1) and pull towards the top and then towards the outside (2). Replacing the Interior Lattice • For each rack insert the central edge 1 (near the glass cover) and pull the cover sides to insert it. 2 1 Installing the Vegetable Drawer Cover • Put the cover over the supports (1).
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR FREEZER SECTION • To replace the rack again, slide it on the desirable guide (1) and push it down (2) until it is tighten (You will listen a “tick”). ICE BIN (in some models) • Pull the drawer as much as possible (1). • Raise the ice box and take it out carefully (2). • Take the drawer off as much as possible and put the ice bin in the right position (3). 1 2 Drawer 2 • To move it to the last position, make sure all the racks are well assembled and that they are not loosen.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR GLIDE-OUT DRAWER BASKET (in some models) • Pull the box as much as possible, pick up the basket a bit (1) and pull it out (2). 1 2 WIRED DURABASE (in some models) • To take the wired durabase off, pull it to its maximum extension (1) incline the frontal part of it a bit (2) and then pull it out (see figure A). • To install, pull the cords to their fullest (1). Lock the supports of the basket into the slides of the cords (2) and push it all the way through (3).
REFRIGERATOR CARE AND CLEANING BACK COVER WARNING WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Before you begin, either unplug the refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit breaker or fuse box. Do not use flammable cleaners. Not following these instructions can cause death, explosion or fire. NOTE: Back Cover should only be removed by a qualified technician. The refrigerator, as well as the freezer, do their own de-freezing.
REFRIGERATOR CARE AND CLEANING REMEMBER: In a power failure, a full freezer stays cold longer than a partially filled one. A freezer full of meat stays cold longer than a freezer full of baked goods. If you see that food contains ice crystals, it may be safely refrozen, although the quality and flavor may be affected. If the condition of the food is poor or if you feel it unsafe, dispose of it.
ABOUT THE AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER NOTE: The automatic Ice maker is only included in some models. Check your specifications of your refrigerator. If the refrigerator is used before the connection of water to the ice maker was performed, you must turn its dial to O (off). WARNING When the water connections are performed, turn its dial to I (on). PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD Avoid contact with any moving parts of the ejector mechanism or with the heater that releases the ice cubes.
CONNECTING THE WATER LINE NOTE: It is necessary to have a water source when both water and/or ice dispensers are available in your product. BEFORE START The water source is not guaranteed by the refrigerator manufacturer. Follow instructions carefully in order to reduce damage. Air located inside the water pipes can cause hammering or tapping causing damage to the inner pipes or water spillage in the inside of the refrigerator.
CONNECTING THE WATER LINE 3. DRILL A HOLE FOR THE VALVE 7. CONNECT PIPELINE TO VALVE Drill a 1/4” (6,35 mm) diameter hole in the water pipeline. Remove jagged edges produces after perforation. Make sure water does not reach the drill. Not performing the 1/4” (6,35 mm) perforation can lead to a low or smaller ice production. Place the compression nut and the copper pipe ferule at the end of the pipe and connect to the valve. Make sure the pipe is completely inserted into the valve. Tighten nut carefully.
CONNECTING THE WATER LINE IMPORTANT: Never use old or used hoses. Always use new ones to have a better use and experience. Connect always to a potable water source to avoid security and health issues. • Remove the ring plug (1) from the valve located at the top of such device. 12. TURN ICE MAKER ON Turn ice maker switch into the ON position. Ice maker will start only after reaching its operating temperature of 15 °F (-9 °C) or less.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE UNDERSTANDING SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR Your new refrigerator might produce certain noises that your previous refrigerator did not. It is normal if you worry. Most of the new sounds you will be hearing are actually normal and expected. Hard surfaces like walls or floor can increase sounds and make them sound louder than they really are. The following list has a description of such sounds along with their causes.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem IT LOOKS LIKE THE COMPRESSOR MOTOR STAYS ON TOO LONG Possible Causes Solutions • The replaced refrigerator was an • Modern refrigerators with a bigger storage older model. capacity require longer periods of operation. • The room temperature is hotter • The motor will continue working when the room than usual. temperature is high. The motor might be on between 40% or 80% of the time. In high temperature conditions, the capacitor might run on periods of time.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Causes Solutions THE REFRIGERATOR SEEMS TO MAKE TOO MUCH NOISE • The sounds may be normal for your • Refer to the Understanding Sounds You May Hear refrigerator. section. THE ICE MAKER IS NOT PRODUCING ICE OR ICE CUBES ARE FREEZING TOO SLOWLY • The smallest size of ice cubes is • Wait 24 hours after hook-up for ice production. selected. See the Adjusting the Controls section. • Door left open. • Check to see if something is holding the door open.
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