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TABLE OF CONTENTS English Version 2 Spanish Version 40 u Freezer Section French Version 78 Ice Bin 26 Warranty (USA) 3 Durabase 27 Warranty (CANADA) 4 Durabase Divider 27 Pull Out Drawer 27 Filter 28 Safety Instructions Grounding Requirements Parts And Features Refrigerator Installation Modular Door Bin 5–10 6 11 Care And Cleaning 12–19 26 29–30 General Cleaning Tips 29 Unpacking Your Refrigerator 12 Outside 29 Installation 12 Inside Walls 29 Door Liner And Gaskets 29
LG ELECTRONICS, INC. LG REFRIGERATOR LIMITED WARRANTY - USA Your LG Refrigerator will be will repaired or replaced, at LG’s option, if it proves to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use, during the warranty period ("Warranty Period") set forth below, effective from the date ("Date of Purchase") of original consumer purchase of the product.
LIMITED WARRANTY (CANADA) LG REFRIGERATOR LG Electronics will repair or at its option replace, without charge, your product which proves to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use, during the warranty period listed below from the date of original purchase. This warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product during the warranty period as long as it is in any Canadian Province.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This guide contains many important safety messages. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. It alerts you to safety messages that inform you of hazards that can kill or hurt you or others, or cause damage to the product. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the hazard signal word DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS IMPORTANT Please read carefully. separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided. Use a receptacle which cannot be turned off with a switch or pull chain. Do not use an extension cord. TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY Where a standard two-prong wall outlet is encountered, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall outlet.
WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your product, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following. Read all instructions before using this appliance. 1. When connecting the power The dedicated outlet should be used. Do not allow the power plug to face upward or to be squeezed at the back of the refrigerator. • Using several devices at one outlet may cause fire.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 2. When using the refrigerator Do not place the heavy object or the dangerous object (container with liquid) on the refrigerator. Do not install the refrigerator in the wet place or the place which water or rain splashes. Deterioration of insulation of electric parts may cause electric leakage. It may be dropped to cause injury, fire, or electric shock when opening or closing the door.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 2. When using the refrigerator Do not spray water at the outside or the inside of the refrigerator and do not clean it with benzene or thinner. When any strange smell or smoke is detected from the refrigerator, disconnect the power plug immediately and contact to the service center. Service center It may cause fire. Deterioration of insulation of electric parts may cause electric shock or fire.
CAUTION Wait for 5 minutes or longer when reconnecting the plug. Supply the automatic ice maker with drinkable water only (only for the model with the dispenser). Otherwise, it may cause a health risk. Drinkable It may cause the operation of the freezer to fail. Hold the end of the plug to pull it out, not the cord. It may cause electric shock or short circuit. Do not insert the hands into the bottom of the refrigerator. The iron plate of the bottom may cause injury.
PARTS AND FEATURES N F B A C M C L H D G E K I J Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features. Page references are included for your convenience. NOTE This manual purports to cover only one model. There should be no question about what this model includes. We should edit the manual accordingly. A B C D E Refrigerator Light (p. 29) Filter (Inside) (p. 28) Modular Door Bins (p. 26) Refrigerator Shelves (p.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION INSTALLATION WARNING 1. To avoid vibration, the unit must be level. If required, adjust the leveling legs to compensate for unevenness of the floor. The front should be slightly higher than the rear to aid in door closing. Leveling legs can be turned easily by tipping the cabinet slightly. Turn the leveling legs clockwise ( ) to raise the unit, counterclockwise ( ) to lower it. Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION HOW TO REMOVE DOOR HANDLES To move refrigerator through a house door, it may be necessary to remove the refrigertor door handles. NOTE Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page. 1. Removing Refrigerator Handle • Grasp the handle tightly with both hands and slide the handle up (1) (this may require some force). • The keyhole slots (2) on the back of the handle allow the handle to separate from the mounting screws (3).
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION HOW TO REPLACE DOOR HANDLES NOTE Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page. 1. Reinstalling the Refrigerator Door Handle • Align keyhole slots (1) on the top and bottom of the back of the handle with the screws (2) mounted on the front of the door. 1 • Press the handle against the door front, making sure that the screws (2) go into the keyhole slots (1).
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION REMOVING AND REPLACING REFRIGERATOR DOORS 1. Removing Refrigerator Door w CAUTION Before you begin, unplug the refrigerator. Remove food and bins from doors. u Left Door - FIGURE 2 1. Disconnect water supply tube by pushing back on the disconnect ring (4). - FIGURE 1 2. Open door. Loosen top hinge cover screw (1). Use flat tip screwdriver to pry back hooks on front underside of cover (3). Lift up cover. 3. Disconnect door switch wire harness (2). Remove cover. 4. Pull out the tube.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION 2. Reinsalling the Refrigerator Door u Right Door 1. Lower the door onto middle hinge pin (10). 2. Fit top hinge (8) over hinge lever latch (9) and into place. Insert hinge lever (7) under lever latch. Rotate lever counterclockwise to secure hinge. 3. Install the grounding screw (6) and connect the three wire harnesses (5). 4. Connect door switch wire harness (2). 5. Hook tab on door switch side of cover under edge of wire opening in cabinet top. Position cover (3) into place.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE PULLOUT DRAWER • With both hands, hold both sides of the door and pull it up to separate it from the rails. IMPORTANT To avoid possible injury or product or property damage, you will need two people to perform the following instructions. 1. Removing Pullout Drawer • Pull the drawer open to full extension. Remove the lower basket (1) by lifting basket from rail system. (If you tilt the door, it will be easier.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE PULLOUT DRAWER • Make sure you have a right rail cover for each side. Right IMPORTANT To avoid possible injury or product or property damage, you will need two people to perform the following instructions. Rail Cover Left 2. Installing Pullout Drawer Rail Cover • With both hands, hold the center bar and push it out to let both rails out to full extension simultaneously.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION LEVELING AND DOOR ALIGNMENT 3. Open both doors again and check to make sure that they close easily. If not, tilt the refrigerator slightly more to the rear by turning both leveling legs clockwise. It may take several more turns, and you should turn both leveling legs the same amount. Leveling Your refrigerator has two front leveling legs—one on the right and one on the left. Adjust legs to alter tilt from frontto-back or side-to-side.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR SETTING THE CONTROLS Filter • It displays in months the number of months left to exchange the filter from the moment power is connected to the refrigerator. • If you have changed the filter after 6 months of use or want to reset the filter display, press and hold the Filter Reset Button 3 seconds or more and the filter display will be initialized with a buzzing sound. NOTE The average life of the filter is 6 months.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Display Power Saving Mode Display Power Saving Mode This function places the display into power saving mode until the next time the door is opened. Press the FREEZER and ICE PLUS buttons simultaneously and hold them for 5 seconds until the Ding sounds. All LEDs will then turn ON, then OFF. When the power saving mode is activated, the display will remain off until the next time the door is opened.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR HOW TO USE A NEW DOOR ICE BUCKET The icemaker will stop producing ice when ice bucket is full. If you need more ice, please use the extra ice bucket in freezer compartment so icemaker can keep producing ice. How to remove the Door Ice Bucket. 1 . Grip the handle as shown in the picture 2. Lift the lower part slightly. 3. Take the ice bucket out slowly. How to reinstall the Door Ice Bucket. 1 . Replace ice bucket by slightly slanting it to avoid touching the ice maker.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR ADJUSTING CONTROL SETTINGS FOOD STORAGE GUIDE Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before making final adjustments. It is best to wait 24 hours before doing this. 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 as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR STORING FROZEN FOOD REFRIGERATOR SECTION NOTE For further information about preparing food for freezing or food storage times, check a freezer guide or a reliable cookbook. WATER DISPENSER The tray can be easily removed by pressing and pulling it. Packaging Successful freezing depends on correct packaging. When you close and seal the package, it must not allow air or moisture in or out.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR SHELVES w CAUTION Make sure that shelves are level from one side to the other. Failure to do so may result in the shelf falling or spilling food. The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet your individual storage needs. Your model may have glass or wire shelves.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR REMOVING CRISPER MODULAR DOOR BIN u Crispers without rails 1. To remove, pull the drawer out to full extension. 2. Lift the front of the crisper up, then pull it straight out. 3. To install, slightly tilt up the front and insert the drawer into the frame and push it back into place. The door bins are removable for easy cleaning and adjusting. 1. To remove the bin, simply lift the bin up and pull straight out. 2.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR DURABASE PULL OUT DRAWER 1. To remove the Durabase, push it back to the end as much as possible. Tilt up the front of the Durabase and pull straight out. To separate the drawer, push the front left and right hooks direction to pull up and remove. in Then gently lift and pull it out in direction. 2. To install, insert the Durabase in rail assembly.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR FILTER 2. Replace with a new cartridge. Take the new cartridge out of its packaging and remove protective cover from the o-rings. With cartridge knob in the vertical position, push the new filter cartridge into the cover until it stops. It is recommended that you replace the filter when the water filter indicator light turns on or your water dispenser or ice maker performance decreases noticeably.
CARE AND CLEANING LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT WARNING WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, either unplug the refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit breaker or fuse box. NOTE Moving the control to the OFF position does not remove power to the light circuit. Explosion Hazard Use non-flammable cleaner. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. NOTE Not all appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator.
CARE AND CLEANING To change freezer light WHEN YOU GO ON VACATION 1. Unplug refrigerator power cord form outlet. 2. Pull light bulb cover down to remove. If you choose to leave the refrigerator on while you are away, follow these steps to prepare your refrigerator before you leave. 3. Remove old bulb. Replace with a 60-watt appliance bulb. 1. Use up any perishables and freeze other items. 2. Empty the ice bin. 4. Insert tabs on back of cover into slots in freezer ceiling.
ABOUT THE AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER NOTE If the cube size is smaller or larger than you expected, you can regulate the size with the cube size button. WARNING Personal Injury Hazard Every time you press the cube size button, the indicator moves up one light. The higher the light position, the larger the cubes will be. Pressing at the highest position returns the indicator to the lowest position. Avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector mechanism, or with the heating element that releases the cubes.
CONNECTING THE WATER LINE • Two 1/4 ″ outer diameter compression nuts and 2 ferrules (sleeves) to connect the copper tubing to the shutoff valve and the refrigerator water valve. • 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. • Shutoff valve to connect to the cold water line.
CONNECTING THE WATER LINE 7. CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) 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. 4. FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe clamp.
CONNECTING THE WATER LINE 9. CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE REFRIGERATOR 10. TURN THE WATER ON AT THE SHUTOFF VALVE Removing and Replacing Valve Cover Tighten any connections that leak. Reattach the compressor compartment access cover. NOTE Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet. 1. Place a compression nut and a ferrule (sleeve) onto the end of tubing. Compression Nut Ferrule (sleeve) 2.
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 COMPRESSOR MOTOR SEEMS TO RUN TOO MUCH Check if… Then… The refrigerator that was replaced was an older model. The room temperature is hotter than normal. u Modern refrigerators with more storage space require more operating time. u The motor will run longer under warm conditions. At normal room temperatures, expect your motor to run about 40% to 80% of the time. Under warmer conditions, expect it to run even more often. u Adding food and opening the door warms the refrigerator.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ICE HAS OFFTASTE OR ODOR Check if… Then… The icemaker was recently installed. u Discard first few batches of ice to avoid discolored or off-flavored ice. u Throw away old ice and make new supply. The ice has been stored for too long. The food has not been wrapped tightly in either compartment. The water supply contains minerals such as sulfur. The interior of refrigerator needs cleaning. Ice storage bin needs cleaning.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TEMPERATURE IS TOO WARM OR THERE IS INTERIOR MOISTURE BUILDUP Check if… Then… The air vents are blocked. Cold air circulates from the freezer to the fresh food section and back again through air vents in the wall dividing the two sections. u Locate air vents by using your hand to sense airflow and move all packages that block vents and restrict airflow. The doors are opened often. u When the door is opened, warm humid air is allowed into the refrigerator.
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