COMPONENTS 7 Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features of your refrigerator. The appearance and specifications of the actual product may differ depending on the model. Refrigerator Exterior InstaView Door-in-Door Filtered Water and Ice Dispenser Dispenses purified water and ice. Handle LED Display Button Displays the refrigerator and freezer temperature, the water filter condition and the dispenser status. Control Panel Opens and closes the door.
8 COMPONENTS Refrigerator Interior ENGLISH * on some models Bluetooth Speaker* LED interior lamps The interior lamps light up the inside of the refrigerator. Water filter Purifies water. NOTE The filter should be replaced every 6 months. Please refer to the “Replacing the Filter” section in this manual for details. * This function may not be available, depending on the model. Refer to the speaker manual packed with the refrigerator.
INSTALLATION 9 Installation Overview Please read the following installation instructions first after purchasing this product or transporting it to another location. 1 Unpacking your refrigerator 4 Connecting the water supply and water line 2 Choosing the proper location 5 Leveling and Door Alignment Note Connect to potable water supply only.
10 INSTALLATION Specifications ENGLISH The appearance and specifications listed in this manual may vary due to constant product improvements. Bottom-freezer refrigerator model LFXS30796* Description French door refrigerator Electrical requirements 115 VAC @ 60 Hz Min. / Max. Water pressure 20 – 120 psi (138 – 827 kPa) Dimensions 35 3/4" (W) X 36 1/4" (D) X 70 1/4" (H), 48 1/8" (D w/ door open) 908 mm (W) X 921 mm (D) X 1785 mm (H), 1223 mm (D w/ door open) Net weight 360 lb.
INSTALLATION Unpacking the Refrigerator yyUse two or more people to move and install the refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. yyYour refrigerator is heavy. When moving the refrigerator for cleaning or service, be sure to protect the floor. Always pull the refrigerator straight out when moving it. Do not wiggle or walk the refrigerator when trying to move it, as floor damage could occur. yyKeep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from the refrigerator.
12 INSTALLATION Ambient Temperature ENGLISH 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 high, cooling ability may be adversely affected. Removing/Assembling the Refrigerator Door Handles Note When it is necessary to move the refrigerator through a narrow opening, removing the doors is the recommended procedure. If it is necessary to remove the handles, follow the directions below.
INSTALLATION 13 Removing/Assembling the Doors and Drawers Removing the Handles When it is necessary to move the refrigerator through a narrow opening, removing the doors is the recommended procedure. 1 2 Loosen the set screws located on the lower side of the handle with a 1/8 in. Allen wrench and remove the handle. Loosen the mounting fasteners connect to the freezer drawer and handle using a 1/4 in. Allen wrench, and remove the mounting fasteners.
14 INSTALLATION Removing the Left Refrigerator Door ENGLISH 1 4 The water supply is connected to the upper right part of the rear surface of the refrigerator. Remove the ring in the joint area. Hold the water supply connection and gently push the collet to detach the water supply line as shown in and . Rotate the hinge lever counterclockwise . Lift the top hinge free of the hinge lever latch.
INSTALLATION 1 3 Rotate the hinge lever Lift the top hinge lever latch. clockwise. free of the hinge Remove the screw from the top hinge cover . Lift the hook (not visible), located at the bottom of the front side of the cover , with a flat-head screwdriver. Hinge Lever Latch Caution When lifting the hinge free of the hinge lever latch, be careful that the door does not fall forward. 2 Detach the wire harnesses the ground wire . .
16 INSTALLATION Assembling the Right Refrigerator Door ENGLISH Install the right-side door first. 1 3 4 2 Fit the hinge over the hinge lever latch and slot it into place. Rotate the lever counterclockwise to secure the hinge. Hinge Lever Latch Connect the wire harnesses ground wire Make sure that the plastic sleeve is inserted in the bottom of the door. Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin as shown in the figure. . Srew the .
INSTALLATION 4 Push the water supply tube into the hole on the top case and pull it through the backplate. 5 Hold the water supply connection and gently push in the collet to connect the water supply line as shown in and . Insert the tube at least 5/8 inch (15 mm) into the connector. Fasten the clip to the joint. Install the left refrigerator door after the right door is installed. 1 2 Make sure that the plastic sleeve is inserted in the bottom of the door.
18 INSTALLATION Removing the Freezer Drawers Note ENGLISH In the following figures, the Pullout Drawer located above the freezer drawer is not shown for clarity. Collet Tube Caution Insert Line Clip 1) Gently press the Collet and insert the tube until only one line shows on the tube. (Correct) yyUse two or more people to remove and install the freezer drawer. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. yyDo not hold the handle when removing or replacing the drawer.
INSTALLATION Pull the drawer open to full extension. 2 Gently lift and pull out the ice bin. On the left rail, use a flat blade screwdriver to push in on the tab to release the drawer from the rail, as shown below. Once the left side is loose, push the tab on the right side with your finger to release the drawer. Lift the front of the drawer up, then pull it straight out. 3 Remove the screws from the rails at both ends. 4 Grip both sides of the drawer and pull it up to remove it from the rails.
20 INSTALLATION Assembling the Freezer Drawers ENGLISH 1 ull out both rails simultaneously, until both P rails are fully extended. 2 Grasp the drawer on each side and hook the drawer supports into the rail tabs located on both sides. Caution Do not hold the handle when removing or replacing the drawer. The handle may come off, causing personal injury. 3 Lower the door into its final position and tighten the screws located on both sides.
INSTALLATION 21 Connecting the Water Line This water line installation is not covered by the refrigerator warranty. Follow these instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive water damage. Water hammer (water banging in the pipes) in house plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator parts and can lead to water leakage or flooding. Call a qualified plumber to correct water hammer before installing the water supply line to the refrigerator.
22 INSTALLATION ENGLISH yy If your existing copper water line has a flared fitting at the end, you will need an adapter (available at plumbing supply stores) to connect the water line to the refrigerator OR you can cut off the flared fitting with a tube cutter and then use a compression fitting. yy Shutoff valve to connect to the cold water line. The shutoff valve should have a water inlet with a minimum inside diameter of 5/32 in. at the point of connection to the COLD WATER LINE.
INSTALLATION 23 4 7 CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for copper tubing onto the end of the tubing and connect it to the shutoff valve. Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into the valve. Tighten the compression nut securely. Pipe Clamp Saddle-Type Shutoff Valve Saddle-Type Shutoff Valve Compression Nut Vertical Cold Water Pipe Packing Nut Note Outlet Valve Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to.
24 INSTALLATION 10 ENGLISH TURN THE WATER ON AT THE SHUTOFF VALVE Tighten any connections that leak. Caution Check to see if leaks occur at the water line connections. 11 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. Push the refrigerator back to the wall. 12 START THE ICEMAKER Turn the icemaker on at the control panel.
INSTALLATION 25 Leveling and Door Alignment Door Alignment After installing, plug the refrigerator’s power cord into a 3-prong grounded outlet and push the refrigerator into the final position. The left refrigerator door has an adjustable nut, located on the bottom hinge, to raise and lower the door for proper alignment. The refrigerator has two front leveling legs— one on the right and one on the left. Adjust the legs to alter the tilt from front-to-back or sideto-side.
26 HOW TO USE ENGLISH HOW TO USE Before use Clean the refrigerator. Clean your refrigerator thoroughly and wipe off all dust that accumulated during shipping. Caution yy Do not scratch the refrigerator with a sharp object or use a detergent that contains alcohol, a flammable liquid or an abrasive when removing any tape or adhesive from the refrigerator,. yy Do not peel off the model or serial number label or the technical information on the rear surface of the refrigerator.
HOW TO USE 27 Control Panel ENGLISH Depending on the model, some of the following functions may not be available. Control Panel Features Ice Type Press the Ice Type button to choose either cubed or crushed ice. The cubed or crushed ice icon will illuminate. Refrigerator Temperature Indicates the set temperature of the refrigerator compartment in Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F). Freezer Temperature Indicates the set temperature of the freezer compartment in Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F).
28 HOW TO USE Control Panel Features (continued) ENGLISH Change Filter [ ( On some models) ] When the Change Filter icon turns on, the air filter needs to be replaced. After replacing the air filter, press and hold the Fresh Air Filter button for three seconds to turn the icon light off. Changing the air filter approximately every six months is recommended. Change Water Filter When the water filter indicator turns on, you need to change the water filter.
HOW TO USE 29 Power Saving Mode The Connect button, when used with the LG Smart Refrigerator smart phone app, allows the refrigerator to connect to your home’s WiFi network. Refer to the following page for information on the initial setup of the application. yy When the refrigerator is in the Power Saving Mode, the display will remain off until a door is opened or a button is pressed. Once on, the display will remain on for 20 seconds.
30 HOW TO USE Smart Features ENGLISH To use the Smart Features on your refrigerator, you will need the following devices and apps: 1. a wireless router and home Wi-Fi network 2. the LG Smart Grid refrigerator 3. an Android-based smart phone 4. the LG Smart Refrigerator app from the Google Play Store. Note To use the Smart Grid feature, you must also register for the Smart Grid (Demand Response) service with your local electric utility company. The company must provide Demand Response service.
HOW TO USE Food Manager Allows you to keep track of items in your refrigerator and freezer, so you can be alerted when they are near their use-by dates, generate grocery lists, and link to related recipes. Recipes Features recipes from the Food Channel, searchable by ingredient, course, cuisine, total time required, and the food in your refrigerator (if entered in the Food Manager). Automatically makes grocery lists from chosen recipes.
32 HOW TO USE ENGLISH Smart Features (continued) Smart Grid Application Features Override Smart Grid Mode 1 You can lower energy usage based on Demand Response (DR) signals from the utility company. If you want the refrigerator to ignore the Demand Response signal from the utility company, you can override the Smart Grid function by pushing the Smart Grid button while the refrigerator is in Smart Grid mode.
HOW TO USE 33 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
34 HOW TO USE In-Door Ice Bin ENGLISH * Depending on the model, some of the following functions may not be available. 2 Caution To remove the in-door ice bin, grip the front handle, slightly lift the lower part, and slowly pull out the bin as shown. yy Keep hands and tools out of the ice compartment door and dispenser chute. Failure to do so may result in damage or personal injury. yy The icemaker will stop producing ice when the in-door ice bin is full.
HOW TO USE 35 Automatic Icemaker Ice is made in the automatic icemaker and sent to the dispenser. The icemaker will produce 70-182 cubes in a 24-hour period, depending on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of door openings and other operating conditions. DO NOT place fingers or hands on the automatic ice making mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in. Icemaker yy It takes about 12 to 24 hours for a newly installed refrigerator to begin making ice.
36 HOW TO USE ENGLISH Automatic Icemaker (continued) Caution yy The first ice and water dispensed may include particles or odor from the water supply line or the water tank. yy Throw away the first few batches of ice. This is also necessary if the refrigerator has not been used for a long time. yy Never store beverage cans or other items in the ice bin for the purpose of rapid cooling. Doing so may damage the icemaker or the containers may burst.
HOW TO USE 37 Ice and Water Dispenser Incorrect Way Correct Way ENGLISH * Depending on the model, some of the following functions may not be available. Water Caution Keep children away from the dispenser. Children may play with or damage the controls. Dispenser Ice Water switch Caution Ice switch Throw away the first few batches of ice (about 24 cubes). This is also necessary if the refrigerator has not been used for a long time.
38 HOW TO USE Storing Food ENGLISH Food Preservation Location Each compartment inside the refrigerator is designed to store different types of food. Store your food in the optimal space to enjoy the freshest taste. Vegetable storage (Crisper) Preserves vegetables and fruit. Ice storage bin If a large amount of ice is needed, transfer the ice in the in-door ice bin to the ice storage bin. Durabase® Largest storage space in the freezer.
HOW TO USE 39 Food Storage Tips Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight and moisture-proof material unless otherwise noted. This prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator. For dated products, check date code to ensure freshness. Food How to Butter or Margarine Keep opened butter in a covered dish or closed compartment. When storing an extra supply, wrap in freezer packaging and freeze. Cheese Store in the original wrapping until you are ready to use it.
40 HOW TO USE ENGLISH Storing Frozen Food (continued) Glide‘N’Serve Packaging The Glide’N’Serve provides storage space with a variable temperature control that can keep the compartment at a slightly different temperature than the refrigerator section. This drawer can be used for large party trays, deli items and beverages. (This drawer should not be used for vegetables that require high humidity.) Successful freezing depends on correct packaging.
HOW TO USE Humidity Controlled Crisper Depending on the model, some of the following functions may not be available. The crispers provide fresher tasting fruit and vegetables by letting you easily control humidity inside the drawer. Control the amount of humidity in the moisture-sealed crispers by adjusting the control to any setting between Vegetable and Fruit. yy Vegetable keeps moist air in the crisper for best storage of fresh, leafy vegetables.
42 HOW TO USE ENGLISH Detaching and Assembling the Storage Bins To Remove Glide‘N’Access™ (on some models) Glide‘N’Serve and Crisper To remove the Glide‘N’Access™, pull out the shelf to full extension, lift the front up and pull straight out. To remove the Crisper and the Glide’N’Serve, pull out the Crisper or Glide’N’Serve to full extension, lift the front up, and pull straight out.
HOW TO USE 43 InstaView Door-in-Door The door bins are removable for easy cleaning and adjustment. The InstaView Door-in-Door compartment allows for easy access to commonly used food items. 1 To remove the bin, simply lift the bin up and pull straight out. 2 To replace the bin, slide it in above the desired support and push down until it snaps into place. Note Some bins may vary in appearance and will only fit in one location.
44 HOW TO USE ENGLISH InstaView Function Door-in-Door Case The InstaView function on the Door-in-Door lets you see if you’re running low on frequently used items like beverages and snacks, without opening the refrigerator door. To open the Door-in-Door case, slightly push the marked area to pop it open. The Door-inDoor Case is removable for easy cleaning and adjustment. 1 Knock twice on the glass to turn the LED light inside the Door-in-Door on or off.
HOW TO USE 45 Door-in-Door Lower Shelf 1 To remove the lower shelf, lift the shelf retainer up and out. 2 Remove the two screws from the shelf and pull it straight out. 3 Reverse the procedure to replace the shelf. 1 2 3 ENGLISH The Door-in-Door lower shelf is removable for easy cleaning.
46 HOW TO USE ENGLISH Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet your individual storage needs. Your model may have glass or wire shelves. Using the Folding Shelf You can store taller items, such as a gallon container or bottles, by simply pushing the front half of the shelf underneath the back half of the shelf. Pull the front of the shelf toward you to return to a full shelf.
