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 LFC20760** LFC23760** P/No. MFL61994138 www.lg.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty 1-2 English Version 3 Spanish Version 30 Important Safety Instructions Requirements for Ground Connection 4-5 5 Parts and Features 6-7 Refrigerator Installation Unpacking Installation Installation of Base Grille How to remove and Install the Refrigerator Doors How to remove and Install Pull-Out Drawer Closing and Aligning the doors Using your Refrigerator Ensuring Proper Air Circulation Multi Flow Door Alarm Adjusting the Controls Adjusting Control Settings Food Storag
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 Drawer Model A L B C C M D E N F G H O I P J K 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 Drawer Model A K B C C L D E F M G N H O I J 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 ( ) to lower it. 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.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS For moving the refrigerator through a house door, it might be necessary to remove refrigerator and freezer door handles. 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 1/4 in 3/8 in Hex Socket Wrench Phillips Screwdriver Flat Head Screwdriver 1/4 in 3/32 in Allen Wrench 1.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION • Loose the grounding screw (7) and the pins (8) located over the hinge, after, lift the hinge and remove it (9). • Place the hinge in its original position (4) assembly the two pins (5) and the ground screw (6). 5 8 4 9 6 7 • Remove the door and place it over its inner face to avoid scratching. • Plug the cable harness (7). 7 2. To install the refrigerator doors Right Door • Take the door and place it gently over the pin of the hinge (1).
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION 3. To remove the refrigerator handle • Be sure that the hook (11) located in the upper part of the door) matches with the splitter of the refrigerator (12). Check that the sealing patch of the door ends leveled with the refrigerator and that it isn’t bended. • Loose the screws (1) with the Allen tool 3/32” and remove the handle (2). • Remove the mounting screws with the 1/4” Allen tool (3).
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION 1 3 3 2 • Put pressure on the two hangers (2) with your thumbs in order to lift it up. • Separate the left and right rail cover. 1 2 6. To install the freezer handle • Install the mounting screws over the door (1) place the handle over them (2) and tight the screws up (3). • Remove the screws (3) from both sides of the rail track. 1 3 1 2 3 • With both hands, hold both sides of the door and pull up to separate it.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION • With both hands, hold the center of the bar and push it in so that it is fit to both rails simultaneously. • Compare the left and right rail covers on each side. Right Rail Left Rail CAUTION: When removing the drawer, do not hold the handle. If it comes off, it could cause personal injury. • Align the top holes of the rail cover with the top holes of the door supports to mount the cover.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION CLOSING AND ALIGNING THE DOORS Closing the Doors Your refrigerator has two front leveling screws, one on the right and one on the left. If your refrigerator seems unstable or if you would like the doors to close more easily, simply adjust the inclination of the refrigerator by following the instructions below: Aligning the Doors If the spacing between the doors is uneven, follow the instructions below to align them: 1. Plug the refrigerator into a 3 prong grounded outlet.
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.
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 CRISPER HUMIDITY CONTROL (in some models) Sliding Shelves (in some models) You can slide some of the shelves in your refrigerator towards inside or outside like explained below. For the conservation of fruits you can control and adjust the humidity level (high or low) in the drawers. • “High”: Allows air to leave the vegetable drawer for the best conservation of fruits. • “Low”: Allows air to be stored in the drawer for the best conservation of vegetables.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR CAUTION: Be careful when you handle the glass Removing the Vegetable Drawer / Crisper • Slip out the drawer towards the outside until it stops (1). • Slightly lift the front part and pull the rest (2), in order to completely remove the drawer. • To relocate the drawer slip out towards the front until it stops. cover because it could loose. Removing the Interior Lattice 2 • Remove the cover (See “Removing the Vegetable Drawer Cover”). • Hold the glass and spin the drawer cover (1).
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR DAIRY COMPARTMENT • To remove the dairy compartment, simply lift it and pull straight out (1). • To replace the dairy compartment, slide it in above the desired location and push down until it stops (2). 1 DURABASE DIVIDER (in some models) Allows organizing the Durabase area in 2 sections. For moving the divider, just move it in the direction that you want. WARNING: There is enough 2 space for the children 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 REMEMBER: In a power failure, a full freezer stays cold longer than a partially filled one. A freezer full of meat stays cold longer than a freezer full of baked goods. If you see that food contains ice crystals, it may be safely refrozen, although the quality and flavor may be affected. If the condition of the food is poor or if you feel it unsafe, dispose of it.
ABOUT THE AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER NOTE: The automatic Ice maker is only included in some models. Check your specifications of your refrigerator. When the water connections are performed, turn its dial to I (on). The ice maker will fill up (and start making ice) between 12 and 24 hours after the refrigerator is turned on. WARNING PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD Avoid contact with any moving parts of the ejector mechanism or with the heater that releases the ice cubes.
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. 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.
CONNECTING THE WATER LINE 3. DRILL A HOLE FOR THE VALVE the pipe is completely inserted into the valve. Tighten nut carefully. 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 4.
CONNECTING THE WATER LINE 12. TURN ICE MAKER ON • Remove the ring plug (1) from the valve located at the top of such device. 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 IT LOOKS LIKE THE COMPRESSOR MOTOR STAYS ON TOO LONG Possible Causes Solutions • The replaced refrigerator was an • Modern refrigerators with a bigger storage older model. capacity require longer periods of operation. • The room temperature is hotter • The motor will continue working when the room than usual. temperature is high. The motor might be on between 40% or 80% of the time. In high temperature conditions, the capacitor might run on periods of time.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Causes Solutions THE REFRIGERATOR SEEMS TO MAKE TOO MUCH NOISE • The sounds may be normal for your • Refer to the Understanding Sounds You May Hear refrigerator. section. THE ICE MAKER IS NOT PRODUCING ICE OR ICE CUBES ARE FREEZING TOO SLOWLY • The smallest size of ice cubes is • Wait 24 hours after hook-up for ice production. selected. See the Adjusting the Controls section. • Door left open. • Check to see if something is holding the door open.
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