ENGLISH ESPAÑOL OWNER’S MANUAL TOP FREEZER REFRIGERATOR Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. MANUAL DE USUARIO REFRIGERADOR CON CONGELADOR SUPERIOR 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 LTC22350** P/No. MFL62423825 www.lg.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty 1-2 English Version 3 Spanish Version 31 Important Safety Instructions Requirements for Ground Connection 4-5 5 Parts and Features 6-8 Refrigerator Installation Unpacking Installation Installation of Base Grille How to remove and Install the Refrigerator Doors How to reverse and Install the Refrigerator Doors Closing and Aligning the doors 9-16 9 9 9 10-11 12-16 16 Refrigerator Shelves Frozen Meat Compartment (Chef Fresh/Snack Pan) Crisper and Vegetable Drawer Crisper
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 that lack 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 A J B C K D E L M F G N H 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 A J B C K D E L M F G N H 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 A I B C J D E K F G L H M 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 HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS If entrance is lees than 35 inches wide, the refrigerator’s door will need to be removed. IMPORTANT: Before starting, turn off and unplug the refrigerator. Remove all food and the racks from the doors. TOOLS YOU MIGHT NEED OR USE 10 mm 13/32 in 3/8 in Hex Socket Wrench Phillips Screwdriver No. 2 WARNING Flat Head Screwdriver Fig.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION Fig. 9 Fig. 6 • To replace doors, begin with refrigerator door and then follow with freezer door. 4. Replacing Freezer Door • Set the freezer door onto the Middle Hinge pin (Figure 10). • Place upper hinge in the top of the freezer door and line up the hinge with the holes in top of refrigerator. Use the three bolts to fasten the hinge (See Figure 11). 3. Replacing Refrigerator Door • Set door on Bottom Hinge Pin (See Fig. 7).
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION HOW TO REVERSE AND INSTALL THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS 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 the side on your right as you face the unit. TOOLS YOU MIGHT NEED OR USE 10 mm 13/32 in 3/8 in Hex Socket Wrench Phillips Screwdriver No. 2 WARNING Flat Head Screwdriver Fig.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION • Loosen and remove the two bolts and the screw to remove the middle hinge bracket from refrigerator housing (See Figure 10). Set parts aside. Fig. 6 Fig. 10 Middle Hinge Bracket • Pry off cover on top refrigerator on left side to uncover screw holes (See Figure 7). • Set freezer door and top hinge parts to the side and remove refrigerator door. • Remove the Base Grille (See “Installation of Base Grille”). • Remove the washer from the bottom hinge pin.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION Fig. 13 Fig. 16 • At this point, remove the Decorative Bolt on bottom on refrigerator housing from the left side of refrigerator (See Figure 14). You will need this hole for the Bottom Hinge. Door Closer (Stop) • Take out the Hinge Pin Insert and move the Bracket to the other side of the door, keeping the same orientation (See Figure 17). Fig. 17 Fig.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION • With flat-head screwdriver, carefully pry off and remove the cover over the screw holes on the left side of refrigerator housing (Figure 20). Fig. 23 Decorative Screw Fig. 20 3. Reattaching Freezer Door • Put freezer door down over the Hinge Pin on the Middle Hinge Pin Bracket (See Figure 24). • Remove the outer lower Decorative Screw from housing at area between freezer and refrigerator doors (See Figure 21). (You will need this hole for the Middle Hinge Bracket). Fig.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION 3. Use a flat head screwdriver to adjust the leveling screws (see Figure A), turning clockwise to raise the side of the refrigerator and counter-clockwise to lower it. It may take several turns to adjust it to the inclination you would like. • Replace cover from left side of refrigerator top onto the right of top to cover the holes. Cover is also forcefitted (Figure 27). Fig.
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. ITEMS The refrigerator control functions as the thermostat for the entire appliance.
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.
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. • To slide the shelf towards the outside: Pull towards you, figure A. • To slide the shelf towards the inside: Push until it stops, figure B. Figure A CRISPER HUMIDITY CONTROL (in some models) You can adjust the humidity inside the drawers by adjusting the control in a position between and .
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR CAN DISPENSER (in some models) • To remove the can dispenser, simply lift it and pull straight out (1). • To replace the can dispenser, slide it in above the desired location and push down until it stops (2). 2 1 Replacing the Fixed Refrigerator Rack • Hold the rack’s edge against the door’s inner wall. • Press the rack until it stays in its position. 1 DOOR RACKS The door racks are removable for easy cleaning and adjusting.
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 5. Pull out all of the removable parts, and wrap them with adhesive tape. 6. Depending on the model of the refrigerator, lift the top part of the refrigerator so it can roll with ease, or screw the levelers so it won´t scratch the floor. Consult to the section “Closing and Aligning Doors”. 7. Keep the doors closed with the cable glued to the refrigerator cabinet with an adhesive tape.
ABOUT THE AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER YOU MUST TURN THE SWITCH TO O (OFF) NOTE: The automatic Ice maker is only included in some models. Check your specifications of your refrigerator. • When the water supply is interrupted for many hours. • When the ice container is left out of its place for more than one or two minutes. • When the refrigerator will not be in use for various days.
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. 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. • A cold water source.
CONNECTING THE WATER LINE 3. DRILL A HOLE FOR THE 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. Saddle Type Shutoff Valve Compression Nut Packing Nut Outlet Valve 4. TIGHTEN THE VALVE Tight the valve into the cold water pipeline with a tube trap.
CONNECTING THE WATER LINE • 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. It will automatically begin the ice production if switch is located in the ON position. 1 • Place compression nut and the ferule at the end of the pipeline. Insert pipeline into the connection valve as far as possible.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE UNDERSTANDING SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR • You will hear a bell sound caused by the flow of the Your new refrigerator might produce certain noises that refrigerant, water pipe or objects located on the superior your previous refrigerator did not. It is normal if you worry. part of the refrigerator. Most of the new sounds you will be hearing are actually normal and expected.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem STRANGE SOUNDS OR SNOOZING/ VIBRATIONS Possible Causes Solutions • The refrigerator is not correctly • You need to adjust the leveling screws due the positioned. floor is unleveled or weak. Read the Installation section. • The refrigerator is plugged. • The light bulbs are loose. • Plug the refrigerator in a right voltage plug. • Unplug the refrigerator. Unscrew the Light bulb and screw it again (Read the section Refrigerator Care and Cleaning). Plug again.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Causes THERE IS A WEIRD TASTE AND SMELL IN THE ICE • The ice maker has been installed correctly. • The ice has been on storage too long. • The food hasn’t been packed in the correct way. • The water supply contains mineral and sulfur. • The inside of the refrigerator need cleaning. • The ice bin needs cleaning. Solutions • Don’t use the first ices made. • Dispose of that old ice and make new.
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