ENGLISH OWNER'S MANUAL BOTTOM FREEZER REFRIGERATOR Read this owner’s manual thoroughly before operating the appliance and keep it handy for reference at all times. LBNC15231* www.lg.com MFL70720802 Rev.00_012919 Copyright © 2019 LG Electronics Inc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 PRODUCT FEATURES 31 LIMITED WARRANTY 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 31 FOR USA 35 FOR CANADA 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 8 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 9 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 9 Interior 11 INSTALLATION 11 12 12 13 14 14 14 Installation Overview Unpacking the Refrigerator Choosing the Proper Location Dimensions and Clearances Reversing Doors Leveling and Door Alignment Turning on the Power 15 OPERATION 15 16 17 18 19 Before Use Control Panel Icemaker Folding Shelf Storing Food 22
PRODUCT FEATURES 3 PRODUCT FEATURES Depending on the model, some of the following functions may not be available. The Door Alarm function is designed to prevent refrigerator malfunctioning that could occur if a refrigerator door or freezer drawer remains open. If a refrigerator door or freezer drawer is left open for more than 60 seconds, a warning alarm sounds at 30-second intervals.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and follow all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or injure you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word WARNING or CAUTION.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5 OPERATION •• This product is not to be used for special purposes such as the storage of medicine or test materials or for use on ships, etc. •• DO NOT allow children to climb, stand, or hang on the refrigerator doors or on the shelves in the refrigerator. They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves. •• Do not allow children to climb into the refrigerator. They could be trapped and suffocated.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE •• Do not use a hair dryer to dry the inside of the refrigerator. •• Do not light a candle to remove odors in the refrigerator. •• In the event of a refrigerant leak, move flammable objects away from the refrigerator. Ensure the area is adequately ventilated and contact an authorized service center. •• Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from the refrigerator.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 7 CAUTION INSTALLATION •• Do not install the refrigerator where there may be a danger of the unit falling. •• The refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance with the Installation Instructions. OPERATION •• Do not use aerosols near the refrigerator. •• This appliance is intended to be used only in domestic and similar applications. •• Do not strike or apply excessive force to any glass surface. Do not touch glass surfaces if they are cracked or broken.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS The appearance and specifications listed in this manual may vary due to constant product improvements.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW 9 PRODUCT OVERVIEW NOTE ••The appearance or components of the appliance may differ from model to model. Interior Control Panel Sets the refrigerator and freezer temperatures. Smart Diagnosis Speaker Use this function to help the LG Electronics Customer Information Center to diagnose problems if you call for service. LED Interior Lighting The LED lighting inside the appliance lights up when you open the door. Adjustable Refrigerator Shelf Stores refrigerated foods.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW Folding Shelf* Fold shelf under to make room for tall items. Humidity Controlled Crisper* Helps vegetables and fruit to stay crisp and controls humidify. Crisper* Stores fruits and vegetables to keep them fresh for as long as possible. ••The actual number of drawers will differ from model to model. Refrigerator Door Bin Stores small packages of refrigerated foods, drinks and sauce containers. Egg Tray Stores eggs. Handle Opens the refrigerator and freezer door.
INSTALLATION 11 INSTALLATION Please read the following installation instructions first after purchasing this product or transporting it to another location.
INSTALLATION Unpacking the Refrigerator WARNING ••Use two or more people to move and install the refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in back injury or other injury. ••The refrigerator is heavy. Protect the floor when moving the refrigerator for cleaning or service. 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. ••Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from the refrigerator.
INSTALLATION 13 Dimensions and Clearances B E F A C D G - List LBNC15231* A Depth without handle 27 5/8” (700 mm) B Width 27 5/8” (700 mm) C Height to Top of Case 66 1/8” (1680 mm) D Height to Top of Hinge 67 3/4” (1720 mm) E Back Clearance 2” (50 mm) F Depth without Door 23 3/8” (595 mm) G Depth (Total with Door Open 90°) 51 3/4” (1315 mm) K Front Clearance 33 1/2” (850 mm) ENGLISH ••Check the dimensions of the appliance and the installation path to ensure there is suff
INSTALLATION Reversing Doors This feature is only available on some models. Your appliance is designed with reversible doors, so that they may open from either the left of right hand side to suit your kitchen design. NOTE ••Door reversal must be done by qualified LG Electronics personnel. If it is not, the doors will not be covered by the warranty. Door Alignment The refrigerator doors have an adjustable nut, located on the bottom hinge, to raise and lower them to align properly.
OPERATION 15 OPERATION Clean the refrigerator. Clean the refrigerator thoroughly and wipe off all dust that accumulated during shipping. CAUTION ••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. Remove adhesive residue by wiping it off with your thumb or dish detergent.
OPERATION Control Panel Depending on the model, some of the following functions may not be available. The control panel may differ from model to model. Control Panel Features Freezer Temperature Indicates the set temperature of the freezer compartment in Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F). The default freezer temperature is 0°F (-18 °C). Press the Freezer button repeatedly to select a new set temperature from -9 °F to 5 °F (-23 °C to -15 °C).
OPERATION 17 Icemaker This is where ice is manually produced and stored. NOTE To create more space in the freezer, remove the ice tray or ice storage bin. Making Ice 1 Use the handle on the ice tray to pull the tray out. 2 Fill the ice tray with water up to the marked water line. 3 Carefully insert the filled ice tray back into the icemaker. WARNING ••Fill with potable water only. NOTE ••Check whether there is any ice remaining in the ice tray before putting water into it.
OPERATION Removing Ice Folding Shelf 1 This feature is only available on some models. 2 Rotate the ice separation handle on the icemaker clockwise. Fold the shelf to make room for taller items in front, such as gallon containers or wine bottles. 1 To fold the shelf, lift the front of the sliding shelf slightly and slide it inward under the rear half of the shelf. Pull the sliding shelf forward to return it to the original position.
OPERATION 19 Storing Food Each compartment inside the refrigerator is designed to store different types of food. Store food in the optimal space to enjoy the freshest taste. Adjustable Refrigerator Shelf Adjustable shelves to meet individual storage needs. Crisper Preserves vegetables and fruit. Refrigerator Door Bin Stores drinks such as juice and soda, as well as condiments, salad dressings and other food items. Freezer Drawer Long-term storage space in the freezer.
OPERATION CAUTION ••Do not overfill or pack items too tightly into door bins. Doing so may cause damage to the bin or personal injury if items are removed with excessive force. ••Do not store glass containers in the freezer. Contents may expand when frozen, break the container and cause injury. NOTE ••If you are leaving home for a short period, like a short vacation, the refrigerator should be left on. Refrigerated foods that are able to be frozen will stay preserved longer if stored in the freezer.
OPERATION 21 Do not use Check a freezer guide or a reliable cookbook for further information about preparing food for freezing or food storage times. ••Bread wrappers ••Non-polyethylene plastic containers ••Containers without tight lids ••Wax paper or wax-coated freezer wrap ••Thin, semi-permeable wrap Freezing Your freezer will not quick-freeze a large quantity of food.
SMART FUNCTIONS SMART FUNCTIONS 5 Press and hold the Freezer button for 3 seconds while holding your phone in front of the speaker. Smart Diagnosis™ Function 6 Keep the phone in place until the tone transmission has finished. The display will count down the time. Once the countdown is over and the tones have stopped, resume your conversation with the specialist, who will then be able to assist you in using the information transmitted for analysis.
MAINTENANCE 23 MAINTENANCE WARNING ••Use non-flammable cleaner. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. CAUTION ••Do not use an abrasive cloth or sponge when cleaning the interior and exterior of the refrigerator. ••Do not place your hand on the bottom surface of the refrigerator when opening and closing the doors. General Cleaning Tips ••Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically; however, clean both sections once a month to prevent odors.
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions Q: What are the best temperature settings for my freezer and refrigerator? A: The default setting for the freezer is 0° Fahrenheit (-18° Celsius). The default setting for the refrigerator is 37° Fahrenheit (3° Celsius). Adjust these settings as necessary to keep food at desired temperatures. Milk should be cold when stored on the inner shelf of the refrigerator. Ice cream should be firm and ice cubes should not melt in the freezer.
TROUBLESHOOTING 25 Before Calling for Service Review this section before calling for service; doing so will save you both time and money. Problem Possible Cause The refrigerator control is set to OFF (some models). Solutions ••Turn the control ON. Refer to the Setting the Controls section for proper temperature settings. ••Demo Mode allows the lights and control display to work normally while disabling cooling, to save energy while Refrigerator is set to Demo Mode.
TROUBLESHOOTING Cooling Problem Interior moisture buildup. Possible Solutions Doors are opened often or for long periods of time. ••When the doors are opened often or for long periods of time, warm, humid air enters the compartment. This raises the temperature and moisture level within the compartment. To lessen the effect, reduce the frequency and duration of door openings. Doors are not closed correctly. ••See the “Doors will not close correctly or pop open” section. Weather is humid.
TROUBLESHOOTING 27 Cooling Problem Doors are opened often or for long periods of time. ••When the doors are opened often or for long periods of time, warm, humid air enters the compartment. This raises the temperature and moisture level within the compartment. To lessen the effect, reduce the frequency and duration of door openings. Unit is installed in a hot location. ••The refrigerator should not be operated in temperatures above 110 °F.
TROUBLESHOOTING Making Ice Problem Ice tray is not making enough ice. Possible Cause Doors are opened often or for long periods of time. ••If the doors of the unit are opened often, ambient air will warm the refrigerator which will prevent the unit from maintaining the set temperature. Lowering the refrigerator temperature can help, as well as not opening the doors as frequently. Doors are not closed completely. ••If the doors are not properly closed, ice production will be affected.
TROUBLESHOOTING 29 Parts & Features Problem Doors are difficult to open. Refrigerator wobbles or seems unstable Lights do not work. Solutions Food packages are blocking the door open. ••Rearrange food containers to clear the door and door shelves. Ice bin, crisper cover, shelves, door bins, or drawers are out of position. ••Push bins all the way in and put crisper cover, shelves and drawers into their correct positions. See the Operation section for more information.
TROUBLESHOOTING Noises Problem Possible Cause Solutions The defrost control will click when the automatic defrost cycle begins and ends. The thermostat control (or refrigerator control on some models) will also click when cycling on and off. ••Normal Operation Rattling noises may come from the flow of refrigerant or items stored on top of or around the refrigerator. ••Normal Operation Refrigerator is not resting solidly on the floor.
LIMITED WARRANTY 31 LIMITED WARRANTY ARBITRATION NOTICE: THIS LIMITED WARRANTY CONTAINS AN ARBITRATION PROVISION THAT REQUIRES YOU AND LG TO RESOLVE DISPUTES BY BINDING ARBITRATION INSTEAD OF IN COURT, UNLESS YOU CHOOSE TO OPT OUT. IN ARBITRATION, CLASS ACTIONS AND JURY TRIALS ARE NOT PERMITTED. PLEASE SEE THE SECTION TITLED “PROCEDURE FOR RESOLVING DISPUTES” BELOW.
LIMITED WARRANTY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER: ••Service trips to deliver, pick up, or install, educate how to operate, correct wiring, or correct unauthorized repairs. ••Damage or failure of the Product to perform during power failures and interrupted or inadequate electrical service. ••Damage or failure caused by leaky or broken water pipes, frozen water pipes, restricted drain lines, inadequate or interrupted water supply or inadequate supply of air.
LIMITED WARRANTY 33 ENGLISH Definitions. For the purposes of this section, references to “LG” mean LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.
LIMITED WARRANTY Fees/Costs. You do not need to pay any fee to begin an arbitration. Upon receipt of your written demand for arbitration, LG will promptly pay all arbitration filing fees to the AAA unless you seek more than $25,000 in damages, in which case the payment of these fees will be governed by the AAA Rules.
LIMITED WARRANTY 35 FOR CANADA WARRANTY PERIOD (Note: If the original date of purchase cannot be verified, the warranty will begin sixty (60) days from the date of manufacture) Refrigerator Sealed System (Condenser, Dryer, Connecting Tube and Evaporator) Linear / Inverter Compressor One (1) year from One (1) year from the date of original the date of original retail purchase retail purchase Seven (7) years from the date of original retail purchase Ten (10) years from the date of original retail purch
LIMITED WARRANTY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER: ••Service trips to i) deliver, pick up, or install or; educate on how to operate the Product; ii) correct wiring or plumbing; or iii) correct unauthorized repairs or installations of the Product; ••Damage or failure of the Product to perform during power failures and interrupted or inadequate electrical service; ••Damage or failure caused by leaky or broken water pipes, frozen water pipes, restricted drain lines, inadequate or interrupted water sup
LIMITED WARRANTY 37 ENGLISH PROCEDURE FOR RESOLVING DISPUTES: EXCEPT WHERE PROHIBITED AT LAW, ALL DISPUTES BETWEEN YOU AND LG ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING IN ANY WAY TO THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR THE PRODUCT SHALL BE RESOLVED EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH BINDING ARBITRATION, AND NOT IN A COURT OF GENERAL JURISDICTION. EXCEPT WHERE PROHIBITED AT LAW, YOU AND LG BOTH IRREVOCABLY AGREE TO WAIVE THE RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL AND TO BRING OR PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION. Definitions.
LIMITED WARRANTY Fees/Costs. You do not need to pay any fee to begin an arbitration. Upon receipt of your written demand for arbitration, LG will promptly pay all arbitration filing fees unless you seek more than $25,000 in damages, in which case the payment of these fees will be governed by the applicable arbitration rules.
