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 LFXS24623* P/No. MFL67227304 www.lg.
TABLE OF CONTENTS English Version Spanish Version 3 46 Important Safety Instructions Requirements for Ground Connection 4-5 5 Parts and Features 6-7 Refrigerator Installation Unpacking Installation 8-15 8 8 How to remove and install Handle How to remove and install the Refrigerator Doors How to remove and install Pull-Out Drawer Closing and Aligning the doors 9 10 13-14 15 Refrigerator Care and Cleaning Refrigerator Cleaning Outside Inside Walls Door Lining & Gaskets Plastic Parts (Covers and Pane
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 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 ICE PLUS 2 When this feature is activated, the freezer section will run at the coldest temperature for a 24- hour period to increase ice production.
PARTS AND FEATURES 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. 4 LED INTERIOR LAMPS Refrigerator interior is lit by the LED array.
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 TOOLS YOU MAY NEED 1 /4 in (6 mm) 3 /8 in (10 mm) Hex Socket Wrench Phillips Screwdriver Flat Head Screwdriver 1 /4 in (6 mm) 3/32 in (2,5 mm) Allen Wrench NOTE: It is always recommended that the doors be removed when it is necessary to move the refrigerator through a narrow opening. If it is necessary to remove the handles follow the directions below. NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page. DOOR HANDLE REMOVING 1.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL REFRIGERATOR DOOR 1. Removing Refrigerator Doors Remove the left-side door first. NOTE: Handle, top hinge and hinge cover appearance may vary from illustrations on this page. WARNING ţ Disconnect electrical supply to the refrigerator before installing. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury. ţ Do not put hands or feet or metal sticks into the air vents, base grille, or bottom of the refrigerator.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL REFRIGERATOR DOOR (CONT.) 2. Refrigerator Door Reinstallation Install the right-side door first. Left Door ţ Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin (7). ţ Make sure the door is aligned with the cabinet. ţ Fit the top hinge (8) over the hinge lever latch (9) and into place. Rotate the lever (10) clockwise to secure the hinge. ţ Install the grounding screw (11) and connect all the wire harnesses (12).
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION ţ Insert the water supply tube into the connector. ţ Insert the tube at least 5/8 in. (15 mm) into the connector. ţ Hook the tab on the door-switch side of the cover under the edge of the wire opening in the cabinet top. ţ Position the cover into place. ţ Insert and tighten the cover screw. CAUTION Collet Tube Insert Line Clip 1. Insert the tube until you can see only one of the lines printed on the tube. 2. After inserting, pull the tube to ascertain that it is secure. 3.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION ţ Remove the screws of the rail on both sides. (Fig. 4) HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE PULL OUT DRAWER 1. Removing Pull out Drawer Fig. 4 IMPORTANT: To avoid possible injury, product or property damage, you will need two persons to perform the following instructions. To remove the drawer, push the tabs located on the front inside surface of each rail. Then gently lift the rear left and right sides of the drawer and pull it out (Fig. 1) screw Fig.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION ţ Hook door supports into rail tabs. (Fig. 10) ţ Push the rails back into drawer cavity. With both hands, hold the center of the bar and push it in so that both rails go back simultaneously. (Fig.7) (Fig. 8) Fig. 10 Door Supports Fig. 7 Rail tabes ţ Lower door into final position and tighten the screws. (Fig. 11) Fig. 11 Fig. 8 Screws ţ With the rails pulled out to full extension, insert the durabase in the rail assembly. (Fig.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION Aligning the Doors To adjust the height of the doors, use the wrench (Included with the User Manual) to adjust the bolt in the door hinge (counter clockwise to raise or clockwise to lower) CLOSING AND ALIGNING THE DOORS Closing the Doors Your refrigerator has two front leveling screws, one on the right and one on the left.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR CONTROL PANEL FEATURES NOTE: The shape of the buttons may not match your model. 1 LED DISPLAY The LED display shows the temperature settings, dispenser options, water filter, door alarm, and locking status messages. 2 ICE TYPE / ICE PLUS The ICE TYPE / ICE PLUS button is used to select Cubed Ice or Crushed Ice. Press and hold this button for at least 3 seconds to activate or deactivate the Ice Plus mode.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR THE LED DISPLAY The LED display shows the temperature settings, dispenser options, water filter, door alarm, and locking status messages. 1 2 DISPENSER SELECTION INDICATOR Shows Cubed ice or Crushed Ice selection that will be dispensed when the push switch is pressed. REFRIGERATOR TEMPERATURE Indicates the set temperature of the refrigeratorcompartment in Celsius or Fahrenheit.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURES AND DISPLAY POWER SAVING MODE (in some models) Adjust Freezer Temperature To adjust the temperature in the freezer compartment, press the FREEZER button to cycle through the the range of available settings. ţ The display will also turn on when any button is pressed, and it will remain on for 20 seconds after the last door opening or button selection. ţ The display will remain off until the next time the door is opened.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR OPERATING THE DISPENSER DISPENSING WATER DISPENSING CRUSHED ICE Press the push WATER switch with a glass or other container and chilled water will be dispensed. When the water switch is pressed, the light will be illuminated. Press the ICE TYPE / ICE PLUS button to illuminate the Crushed Ice icon. Press the push ice switch with a glass or other container and crushed ice will be dispensed.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR SETTING THE FUNCTIONS SETTING THE DISPENSER LOCK ACTIVATING ICE PLUS Press by 3 seconds the ICE TYPE / ICE PLUS button once to activate the ICE PLUS function. The ICE PLUS icon on the display panel will illuminate when activated. Press and hold the DOOR 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.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR SPACEPLUS ICE SYSTEM CAUTION ţ Keep hands and tools out of the ice compartment door and dispenser chute. You could break something or injure yourself. NOTE: If the On/Off switch on the icemaker is set to Off for an extended time, the ice compartment will gradually warm up to the temperature of the refrigerator compartment. To prevent ice cubes from melting and leaking from the dispenser, ALWAYS empty the ice bin when the icemaker is set to Off for more than a few hours.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER WARNING Ice is made in the automatic icemaker and sent to the dispenser. The automatic icemaker can make 10 or 12 ice cubes (depending on your device) at a time, above 100 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.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR FOOD STORAGE GUIDE ADJUSTING CONTROL SETTINGS Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding food. It is best to wait 24 hours before adding food to the refrigerator. ITEMS Storing Fresh Food 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 Packaging Recommendations: ţ Use sealed plastic containers. ţ Use plastic containers with a smooth surface. ţ Package with aluminum foil of high resistance. ţ Wrap with paper layered with plastic. ţ Use water proof plastic. ţ Use recommended plastic bags to store frozen foods.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Sliding Shelves (in some models) You can slide some of the shelves in your refrigerator towards inside or outside like explained below. HU FR ţ To slide the shelf towards the outside: Pull towards you, figure A. ţ To slide the shelf towards the inside: Push until it stops, figure B. HU VE GE TA SE ITY M ID TTIN G FR SE ITY M ID TTIN G VE GE TA BLE UIT UIT BLE To remove or replace Glide‘N’Serve drawer 1. To remove, pull the drawer out to full extension. 2.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Glide‘N’Serve (In some models). WARNING: Somebody can be hurt if door racks The Glide‘N’Serve provides storage space with a variable temperature control that keeps the compartment colder than refrigerator. This drawer can be used for large party trays, deliitems, or beverages. are not firmly assembled. Mea t HU FR UIT ITY M ID SE G TTIN VE LE AB G ET Deli CAUTION: DO NOT allow children to play with baskets. Sharp corners on baskets could cause injury.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR FREEZER SECTION WARNING: In order to prevent accidents, such as suffocation, DO NOT let children and pets play inside the durabase. ICE BIN (In some models) To remove Ice Bin: WARNING: There is enough space for the children ţ Pull the drawer as much as possible (1). ţ Raise the ice box and take it out carefully (2). To reinstall Ice Bin: ţ Take the drawer off as much as possible and put the ice bin in the right position. to play.
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 POWER INTERRUPTIONS WHEN MOVING 1. If you decide to take your refrigerator with you when moving, consider the following: 2. 3. ţ ţ ţ In case of a black out, call your electric company and ask how long it will last. In case of a 24 hour or less black out, do not open the refrigerator; this will keep the food fresh. In case of a longer black out, do one of the following options: Pull out all of the frozen food and keep them in an ice chest.
REFRIGERATOR CARE AND CLEANING REPLACING THE WATER FILTER It is recommended that you replace the filter approximately every 6 months, when the water filter indicator reaches 0 months, or when the ice and water dispenser noticeably decreases out-put. Remove the old cartridge. 3. Pull out the filter cartridge. NOTE: When opened at a full angle the cartridge should easily come out. 1. Press the push button to open the filter cover. NOTE: Replacing the filter causes a small amount of water (around 1 oz.
REFRIGERATOR CARE AND CLEANING REPLACING THE WATER FILTER Replace with a new cartridge. NOTE: After replacing the filter, flush 2.5 gallons through filter before use (flush for approximately 5 minutes). Check the filter for leaks. When the water filter indicator displays the message 0 Filter Month, hold 3 seconds. Reset the water filter status display and indicator light by pressing and holding the LIGHT / WATER FILTER button for at least 3 seconds. NOTE: Filter Bypass Plug Keep the filter bypass plug.
REFRIGERATOR CARE AND CLEANING Performance Data Sheet Model: LG ADQ36006101-S Use Replacement Cartridge: ADQ36006101 The concentration of the indicated substances in water entering the system was reduced to a concentration less than or equal to the permissible limit for water leaving the system as specified in NSF/ANSI Standard 42 and Standard 53. System tested and certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI Standard 42 and Standard 53 for the reduction of substances listed below.
REFRIGERATOR CARE AND CLEANING WARNING Application Guidelines/Water Supply Parameters Service Flow To reduce the risk associated with ingestion of contaminants: Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before and after the system. Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected water that may contain filterable cysts. EPA Establishment Number 10350-MN-005 0.5 gpm (1.
WATER FILTER State of California Department of Public Health Water Treatment Device Certificate Number 09 - 2018 Date Issued: December 15, 2009 Trademark/Model Designation ADQ36006101-S Replacement Elements ADQ36006101 Manufacturer: Cuno Inc.
CONNECTING THE WATER LINE To determine how much pipe material is needed, measures the distances between the valves located behind the refrigerator and the source of water and add to that 8 feet (2,4 m). Make sure there is sufficient pipe material to allow the free movement of the refrigerator from the wall BEFORE START The water source is not guaranteed by the refrigerator manufacturer. Follow instructions carefully in order to reduce damage.
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 ţ Remove the ring plug (1) from the valve located at the top of such device. 1 11. CONNECT TO REFRIGERATOR Fix pipeline in a way that it does not vibrate on the refrigerator or wall. Push refrigerator against wall. 12. TURN ICE MAKER ON ţ Place compression nut and the ferule at the end of the pipeline. Insert pipeline into the connection valve as far as possible. Hold tightly while holding pipeline. Turn ice maker switch into the ON position.
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 Possible Causes Solutions STRANGE SOUNDS OR SNOOZING/ VIBRATIONS ţ The refrigerator is not correctly ţ You need to adjust the leveling screws due the positioned. floor is unleveled or weak. Read the Installation section. IT LOOKS LIKE THE COMPRESSOR MOTOR STAYS ON TOO LONG ţ The replaced refrigerator was an ţ Modern refrigerators with a bigger storage capacity require longer periods of operation. older model.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem THERE´S WATER IN THE DRAINING BIN Possible Causes Solutions ţ The refrigerator is in defrosting ţ The water will evaporate. It is normal that some cycle. water falls on the bin. ţ It’s more humid than usual. ţ It might take a while for the water to evaporate. This is normal when the weather is hot and humid. THE REFRIGERATOR SEEMS TO MAKE TOO MUCH NOISE ţ The sounds may be normal for your ţ Refer to the Understanding Sounds You May Hear refrigerator. section.
SMART DIAGNOSIS TM SMART DIAGNOSIS (In some models). Should you experience any problems with your refrigerator, it has the capability of transmitting data via your telephone to the LG service center. This gives you the capability of speaking directly to our trained specialists. The specialist records the data transmitted from your machine and uses it to analyze the issue, providing a fast and effective diagnosis.
WARRANTY LG ELECTRONICS U.S.A., INC. LG REFRIGERATOR LIMITED WARRANTY - U.S.A. 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.
WARRANTY 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.
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