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 LFC20770** LFC20786** GM-B208J*CP GM-B209F* P/No. MFL67417306 www.lg.
WARRANTY LG ELECTRONICS U.S.A., INC. LG REFRIGERATOR LIMITED WARRANTY - U.S.A. Should your LG Refrigerator (“Product”) fail due to a defect in materials or workmanship under normal home use, during the warranty period set forth below, LG will at its option repair or replace the product. This limited warranty is valid only to the original retail purchaser of the product and applies only when purchased and used within the United States including U.S. Territories.
WARRANTY LG ELECTRONICS CANADA, INC. LG REFRIGERATOR LIMITED WARRANTY - Canada WARRANTY: Should your LG Refrigerator (“Product”) fail due to a defect in material or workmanship under normal home use during the warranty period set forth below, LG Canada will at its option repair or replace the Product upon receipt of proof of original retail purchase.
GARANTÍA LG ELECTRONICS U.S.A., INC. FRIGORÍFICO LG GARANTÍA LIMITADA - U.S.A. doméstico normal durante el período de garantía descrito a continuación, LG, a su criterio, reparará o reemplazará el producto. Esta garantía limitada es sólo válida para el comprador original del producto y se aplicará sólo cuando la compra y el uso se haya realizado dentro de los Estados Unidos, incluyendo los territorios de EE.UU.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty 1-3 English Version 4 Spanish Version 31 Important Safety Instructions Requirements for Ground Connection Parts and Features Crisper Humidity Control Glide ‘N’ Serve Door Bins Dairy Bin DuraBase Durabase Divider Pull Out Drawer 5-6 6 Refrigerator Care and Cleaning Refrigerator Cleaning Outside Inside Walls Door Lining & Gaskets Plastic Parts (Covers and Panel) Back Cover Replacing Refrigerator Lights Power Interruptions When Going on Vacation When Moving 7 Refrigerato
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 B C D L E K J F G I H 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 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). • Plug the cable harness (5). 5 8 9 • Place the hinge lid (6) and install both screws (7). Be sure the door is correctly assembled. 6 7 7 • Remove the door and place it over its inner face to avoid scratching. 2. To install the refrigerator doors Right Door • Take the door and place it gently over the pin of the hinge (1).
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION 4. To install the handle of the refrigerator • Place the hinge’s lid (11) and screw the two screws (12). Check that the door is well installed. • Install the mounting screws over the door (1) place the handle over them (2) and tight the screws up (3). Mounting Screws 12 11 1 Fixation Screws 2 3 3. To remove the refrigerator handle Allen Wrench • Loose the screws (1) with the Allen tool 3/32” and remove the handle (2).
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION 6. To install the freezer handle • Remove the screws (2) from both sides of the rail track. • Install the mounting screws over the door (1) place the handle over them (2) and tight the screws up (3). 2 1 1 2 • With both hands, hold both sides of the door and pull up to separate it. 3 HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE PULL OUT DRAWER IMPORTANT: To avoid possible injury or damage to the product or your property, please use two people to perform the following instructions: 1.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION • With both hands, hold the center of the bar and push it in so that it is fit to both rails simultaneously. • Push the drawer down into position and tighten the screws (3). 3 CAUTION: When removing the drawer, do not hold • With the drawer fully extended, insert the lower basket over the front part of the rail assembly and then the back part (4). the handle. If it comes off, it could cause personal injury.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION CLOSING AND ALIGNING THE DOORS Aligning the Doors If the spacing between the doors is uneven, follow the instructions below to align them: 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: 1.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR ENSURING PROPER AIR CIRCULATION CAUTION 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. To reduce the risk of door scratches, please make sure that the refrigerator door mullion is always folded in.
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 HUMIDITY CONTROLLED CRISPER GLIDE ‘N’ SERVE The crispers provide fresher tasting fruit and vegetables by letting you easily control humidity inside the drawer. The Glide ‘N’ Serve provides storage space with a variable temperature control that keeps the compartment colder than the refrigerator temperature. This drawer can be used for large party trays, deli items, or beverages.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR DOOR BIN DURABASE DIVIDER The door bins are removable for easy cleaning and adjustment. The Durabase divider allows you to organize the Durabase area into sections. It can be adjusted from side to side to accommodate items of different sizes. 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.
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 POWER INTERRUPTIONS 1. 2. 3. • • • WHEN MOVING In case of a black out, call your electric company and ask how long it will last. In case of a 24 hour or less black out, do not open the refrigerator; this will keep the food fresh. In case of a longer black out, do one of the following options: Pull out all of the frozen food and keep them in an ice chest. Put 2 lbs (907 g) of frozen ice (make sure you use gloves) for each square foot (28 L) inside the freezer.
ABOUT THE AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER NOTE: The automatic Ice maker is only included in some models. Check your specifications of your refrigerator. YOU MUST TURN THE SWITCH TO O (OFF) • 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 BEFORE START 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 The water source is not guaranteed by the refrigerator manufacturer. Follow instructions carefully in order to reduce damage.
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 Your new refrigerator might produce certain noises that • You will hear a bell sound caused by the flow of the your previous refrigerator did not. It is normal if you worry. refrigerant, water pipe or objects located on the superior Most of the new sounds you will be hearing are actually part of the refrigerator. normal and expected.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Causes Solutions STRANGE SOUNDS OR SNOOZING/ VIBRATIONS • The refrigerator is not correctly • You need to adjust the leveling screws due the positioned. floor is unleveled or weak. Read the Installation section. IT LOOKS LIKE THE COMPRESSOR MOTOR STAYS ON TOO LONG • The replaced refrigerator was an • Modern refrigerators with a bigger storage older model. capacity require longer periods of operation.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem THERE´S WATER IN THE DRAINING BIN Possible Causes Solutions • The refrigerator is in defrosting • The water will evaporate. It is normal that some cycle. water falls on the bin. • It’s more humid than usual. • It might take a while for the water to evaporate. This is normal when the weather is hot and humid. 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.
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