ENGLISH ESPAÑOL OWNER’S MANUAL SIDE BY SIDE REFRIGERATOR Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. MANUAL DE USUARIO REFRIGERADOR DE DOS PUERTAS 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 LSC27925** P/No. MFL63719706 www.lg.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty (USA) 1-2 English Version 3-25 Spanish Version 26-49 Important Safety Instructions Requirements for Ground Connection 4-5 5 Refrigerator Installation Unpacking your Refrigerator Installation Base Grille Installation Handle Removal Handle Installation Removing and Replacing Refrigerator Doors Door Alignment Connecting the Water Line 6-11 6 6 6 6-7 7 Refrigerator Features Using your Refrigerator Ensuring Proper Air Circulation Prior to Use Control Panel Features Refriger
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.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION cooling ability may be adversely affected. WARNING NOTE: For proper air circulation, and best cooling and energy consumption results, maintain a minimum distance of 2 inches (5,08 cm) from adjacent items and surfaces. 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.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION 4. Lift the door from the lower hinge pin. 5. Place the door, inside facing up, on a non scratching surface. NOTE: To avoid damaging door surfaces when moving the refrigerator through narrow openings, it is ALWAYS recommended to remove the doors as instructed in the next two pages. CAUTION: When lifting the hinge free of the latch, be careful that the door does not fall forward. • Loosen the set screws with a 3/32” (2,38 mm) Allen wrench and remove the handle.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION 3. Hook tab on switch side of corner under edge of wire opening in cabinet top. Position cover (2) into place. Insert and tighten cover screw (1). (2 ) Height difference Left leveling leg (1) Height difference CCF (3) (3 ) (4) (5) (4 ) F H (5 ) If the freezer compartment door is higher than the refrigerator compartment door, level them by inserting a flat blade screwdriver into the groove of the right leveling leg and rotating it clockwise.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION CONNECTING THE WATER LINE NOTE: Water line installation is needed when the Automatic Ice maker and/or Water Dispenser features are available on your product. (2,4 m). Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing (about 8 feet [2,4 m] coiled into 3 turns of about 10” [25 cm] diameter) to allow the refrigerator to move out from the wall after installation. BEFORE YOU BEGIN Be sure that the kit you select allows at least 8 feet (2,4 m) as described above.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION 3. DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE 7. CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE Drill a 1/4” (6,35 mm) hole in the water pipe using a sharp bit. Remove any burrs resulting from drilling the hole in the pipe. Take care not to allow water to drain into the drill. Failure to drill a 1/4” (6,35 mm) hole may result in reduced ice production or smaller cubes. Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for copper tubing onto the end of the tubing and connect it to the shutoff valve.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION Back of refrigerator Tubing Clamp 1/4” (6,35 mm) Tubing 1/4” (6,35 mm) Compression Nut Ferrule (sleeve) Figure 1 Refrigerator Connection Fasten the tubing into the tubing clamp attached to the back of the refrigerator. First, loosen the screw fastening the clamp. Next, insert the tubing in the groove. Finally, re-fasten the screw. 10. PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR Arrange the coil of tubing so that it does not vibrate against the back of the refrigerator or against the wall.
REFRIGERATOR FEATURES Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features. NOTE: This guide covers several different models. The refrigerator you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed below. The locations of the features shown below may not match your model. A Freezer Door Rack H Refrigerator Lamp (LED) B Automatic Ice maker I Water Filter J Refrigerator Shelf The ice is produced in the ice maker and sent to the dispenser.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR ENSURING PROPER AIR CIRCULATION freezer compartment to ensure proper cooling. Your refrigerator is now ready for use. In order to ensure proper temperatures, air MUST flow between the refrigerator and freezer sections. CONTROL PANEL FEATURES • Cool air enters the freezer through the vents located at the top of the compartment and exits through the vents located behind the freezer drawers.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR To dispense water or ice, gently push your cup against the dispenser pad. wait at least 24 hours between adjustments. CONDITION/REASON: RECOMMENDED ADJUSTMENT: REFRIGERATOR section is too warm • Opening the door often • Adding a large amount of food • Room temperature is very warm Adjust the REFRIGERATOR setting to the next highest number and wait 24 hours, then check. Adjust the FREEZER setting to the next highest number and wait 24 hours, then check.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR The ice maker will produce 12 cubes per cycle, approximately 140-150 cubes in a 24 hour period, depending on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of door openings and other operating conditions. If the refrigerator is used before the water connection is made to the ice maker, set the power switch to OFF (O). Throw away the first few batches of ice to allow the water line to clear. Be sure nothing interferes with the sweep of the feeler arm.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR WATER AND ICE DISPENSER Your refrigerator has a mechanism that dispatch cool water and ice cubes without open the door. • Tray can be easily removed by pressing and pulling it. • First push the tray in the area with the word ‘PUSH’, then place your finger in the center hole and upwards, finally takes out the tray. 3 2 4 1 5 ICE MAKER COVER If you need access to the ice maker, follow these steps: • Lift the ice shelf and pull it out as shown in the figure below.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR CRISPER AND CRISPER COVER REFRIGERATOR SHELVES CAUTION Make sure to keep shelf horizontal while removing; otherwise it may drop. The crisper allows for better conservation of fruits and vegetables. • To remove the crisper compartment cover, pull out the crisper compartment a bit to the front , lift the front part of the cover as shown in , and take it out .
FILTER WATER FILTER • Push the water filter up into the filter receptacle and rotate it clockwise to lock it into place. Once installed correctly, the lock symbol should be facing you and you should not be able to rotate the filter clockwise anymore. Filter Reset: When the filter icon turns on, you have to change the water filter. Press the Filter button for 3 seconds to turn the icon off. Before removing or installing water filter: • IMPORTANT: Turn off household water supply.
FILTER Performance Data Sheet Models Number 5231JA2002A-S Use with replacement cartridge 5231JA2002A This system has been tested according to NSF/ANSI Standards 42 for the reduction of the substances listed below. 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 42.
CARE AND CLEANING PLASTIC PARTS (covers and panels) WARNING Do not use window sprays, abrasive cleaners, or flammable fluids. These can scratch or damage the material. Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Wash, rinse and dry all surfaces thoroughly. EXPLOSION HAZARD BACK COVER WARNING Use non-flammable cleaner. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
CARE AND CLEANING When you get to your new home, put everything back and refer to the “Refrigerator Installation” section for setup instructions. WARNING 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 coldbelow 40 °F (4 °C). ...
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE UNDERSTANDING SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR • The defrost timer will click when the automatic defrost cycle begins and ends. The thermostat control (or refrigerator control, depending on the model) will also click when cycling on and off. • Rattling noises may come from the flow of refrigerant, the water line, or items stored on top of the refrigerator. • Your refrigerator is designed to run more efficiently to keep your food items at the desired temperature.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem COMPRESSOR MOTOR SEEMS TO RUN TOO MUCH Possible Causes Solutions • The doors are not closed completely. • Push the doors firmly shut. If they will not shut all the way, see Doors will not close completely below. • The condenser coils are dirty. • This prevents air transfer and makes the motor work harder. Clean the condenser coils. Refer to the “Care and Cleaning” section. • The refrigerator is not level.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem CUBES PRODUCED BY ICE MAKER ARE TOO SMALL ICE HAS BAD TASTE OR ODOR THERE IS WATER IN THE DEFROST DRAIN PAN Possible Causes Solutions • Water shutoff valve connecting • Call a plumber to clear the valve. refrigerator to water line may be clogged. • The ice maker was recently installed. • Discard first few batches of ice to avoid discolored or off-flavored ice. • The ice has been stored for too long. • Throw away old ice and make new supply.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem CUBES PRODUCED BY ICE MAKER ARE TOO SMALL Possible Causes Solutions • The ice dispenser is stalling while • Change the ice button from “crushed” to “cubed”. If dispensing “crushed” ice. cubed ice dispenses correctly, depress the button for“crushed” ice and begin dispensing again. • Ice maker power switch in the OFF • Move the switch to the ON (I) position. (O) position. • Water supply turned off or not • See the “Connecting the Water Line” section. connected.
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