OWNER'S MANUAL FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR Read this owner's manual thoroughly before operating the appliance and keep it handy for reference at all times. ENGLISH LMWS27626* / LMWC23626* MFL70761724 Rev.08_113021 www.lg.com Copyright © 2019-2021 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 3 6 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE WARNING CAUTION 7 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 7 Product Features 10 INSTALLATION 10 11 13 14 18 21 23 Before Installing Choosing the Proper Location Removing/Assembling Handles Removing/Assembling Doors and Drawers Connecting the Water Line Leveling and Door Alignment Turning on the Power 24 OPERATION 24 25 26 26 26 27 29 30 30 31 31 Before Use Control Panel Sabbath Mode Water Dispenser Automatic Icemaker Storing Foo
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Messages 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do not bend or pinch the power cord excessively or place heavy objects on it. Operation • This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: - staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; - farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments; - bed and breakfast type environments; - catering and similar non-retail applications.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5 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. • Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from the refrigerator.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Risk of Fire and Flammable Materials This appliance contains a small amount of isobutane refrigerant (R600a), which is combustible. When transporting and installing the appliance, care should be taken to ensure that no parts of the refrigerating circuit are damaged. Refrigerant squirting out of the pipes could ignite or cause an eye injury.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW 7 PRODUCT OVERVIEW The images in this guide may be different from the actual components and accessories, which are subject to change by the manufacturer without prior notice for product improvement purposes. Exterior a Refrigerator Fresh food compartment b Freezer Handle Opens the freezer drawer. c Refrigerator Handle Opens and closes the refrigerator door. d LED Light Lights up when the freezer door is opened.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW Interior LMWS27626* LMWC23626* a LED Interior Lighting Lights up the inside of the refrigerator. b Water Filter Purifies water. c Water Dispenser Dispenses purified water. d Door Mullion Prevents the cold air in the refrigerator from escaping when the doors are closed. CAUTION • To reduce the risk of scratching the door or breaking the center door mullion, make sure that the folding door mullion is folded in before closing the left-hand door.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW 9 i Control Panel Sets the refrigerator and freezer temperatures. ENGLISH j Modular Door Bin Interchangeable bins can be arranged to suit storage needs. k Adjustable Refrigerator Shelf The refrigerator shelves are adjustable to meet individual storage needs. l Glide'N'Serve Stores food items at a different temperature than the regular refrigerator area. m Ice Bin Stores ice from the freezer icemaker. n Durabase and Durabase Divider Provides storage for large frozen food items.
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Before Installing Installation Overview Please read the following installation instructions first after purchasing this product or transporting it to another location. a Unpacking the Refrigerator b Choosing the Proper Location c Disassembling/Assembling d Connecting the Water Line e Leveling and Door Alignment WARNING • Connect to potable water supply only.
INSTALLATION 11 Unpacking the Refrigerator install a booster pump to compensate for the low pressure. WARNING • 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. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death.
INSTALLATION Dimensions and Clearances • Check the dimensions of the appliance and the installation path to ensure there is sufficient room to move the refrigerator through doors or narrow openings. • If an opening is too narrow to fit the refrigerator through, remove the refrigerator doors. See Removing/ Assembling the Doors and Drawers in this manual.
INSTALLATION 13 Removing/Assembling Handles • Tools Needed 1 If needed, reassemble the mounting fasteners a on the door with a 1/4 in. Allen wrench. 2 Place the handle on the door by fitting the handle footprints over the mounting fasteners and tightening the set screws b with a 3/32 in. Allen wrench.
INSTALLATION 2 Place the handle on the door by fitting the handle footprints over the mounting fasteners and tightening the set screws b with a 1/8 in. Allen wrench. • For models shipped with the handles disassembled, use a 3/32 in. Allen wrench. 2 Disconnect all wire harnesses c. Unscrew the ground wire d . 3 Rotate the hinge lever e counterclockwise. Lift the top hinge f free of the hinge lever latch g .
INSTALLATION 15 CAUTION Assembling the Left Refrigerator Door • The number of wire harnesses may vary depending on the model. 4 Place the hinge cover f in place. Insert and tighten the cover screw g. CAUTION • Install the left refrigerator door after the right door is installed. 1 Make sure that the plastic sleeve is inserted in the bottom of the door. Install the refrigerator door onto the middle hinge. Removing the Right Refrigerator Door 2 3 1 Remove the top hinge cover screw a.
INSTALLATION 3 Rotate the hinge lever d clockwise. Lift the top hinge e free of the hinge lever latch f. 2 Fit the hinge a over the hinge lever latch b and slot it into place. Rotate the lever c counterclockwise to secure the hinge. 3 Connect the wire harnesses d. 4 Place the cover e in its place. Insert and tighten the cover screw f . CAUTION • When lifting the hinge free of the latch, be careful that the door does not fall forward.
INSTALLATION 17 1 Pull the drawer open to full extension. Removing the basket and ice bin from the rails. ENGLISH Assembling the Freezer Drawer Assembling the lower freezer drawer in the same way. 2 Remove the screws from the rails at both ends. 3 Grip both sides of the drawer and pull it up to remove it from the rails. 1 Pull out both rails simultaneously, until they are fully extended. 2 Grasp the drawer on each side and hook the drawer supports into the rail tabs located on both sides.
INSTALLATION • Wear eye protection during installation to prevent injury. Water Pressure You will need a cold water supply. Water Pressure • Models with water filter: 4 - 20 - 120 psi (138 - 827 kPa) Insert the basket into the frame, and push the drawer back until it clicks into place. • Where reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected to a cold water supply: - 40 - 60 psi minimum to reverse osmosis system (2.8 kgf/cm2 - 4.
INSTALLATION 19 tubing to the shutoff valve and the refrigerator water valve. • 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. Saddle-type shutoff valves are included in many water supply kits. Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve complies with your local plumbing codes. Choose the valve location.
INSTALLATION diameter) to allow the refrigerator to move out from the wall after installation. 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. a Pipe Clamp b Saddle-Type Shutoff Valve c Vertical Cold Water Pipe 5 Tighten the pipe clamp.
INSTALLATION 21 • Insert the end of the copper tubing into the connection as far as possible. While holding the tubing, tighten the fitting. Leveling 1 a Tubing Clamp b ¼ in. Tubing Turn the leveling leg to the left to raise that side of the refrigerator or to the right to lower it. It may take several turns of the leveling leg to adjust the tilt of the refrigerator. NOTE • A flare nut wrench works best, but an open-end wrench will suffice. Do not over-tighten. c ¼ in.
INSTALLATION the height. Turn the nut to the right to raise the door or to the left to lower it. 2 While the door is lifted, have an assistant insert the snap ring on the middle hinge. The snap ring may differ depending on the model. • Snap ring type A Use pliers to insert the snap ring on the middle hinge of the inner door section as shown. Insert additional snap rings until the right door is aligned.
INSTALLATION 23 Turning on the Power CAUTION • Connect to a rated power outlet. • Have a certified electrician check the wall outlet and wiring for proper grounding. • Do not damage or cut off the ground terminal of the power plug. Position 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.
OPERATION OPERATION Before Use Checklist 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 25 Control Panel Depending on the model, some of the following functions may not be available. Control Panel Features a Freezer 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 - 7 °F to 5 °F (-23 °C to -15 °C). b Refrigerator Indicates the set temperature of the refrigerator compartment in Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F).
OPERATION NOTE • When the refrigerator is in the Power Saving Mode, the display remains off until a door is opened or a button is pressed. Once on, the display remains on for 20 seconds. Sabbath Mode This feature is only available on some models. • If water dispenses unexpectedly, turn off the water supply and contact an LG Electronics Customer Information Center. Using the Sabbath Mode • If the cup rim is small, water may splash out of the glass or miss it completely.
OPERATION 27 NOTE • The icemaker begins producing ice approximately 48 hours after the appliance is initially installed. • The sound of ice dropping into the ice bin is normal. • If the ice bin is completely filled with ice, ice production will stop. • The amount and shape of ice may vary according to the environment (ambient temperature around the appliance, frequency of the door being opened, amount of food stored in the appliance, water pressure, etc.).
OPERATION throughout the refrigerator. For dated products, check date code to ensure freshness. 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. How to Store Food • Butter or Margarine - Keep opened butter in covered dish or closed compartment.
OPERATION 29 • Heavy-duty aluminum foil • Plastic-coated paper • Non-permeable plastic wraps ENGLISH • Specified freezer-grade self-sealing plastic bags Follow package or container instructions for proper freezing methods. Do not use • Bread wrappers • Non-polyethylene plastic containers • Containers without tight lids • Wax paper or wax-coated freezer wrap 2 Pull out the crisper to full extension, lift the front up, and pull straight out.
OPERATION 6 Line up the tabs on the Door-in-Door case with the slots on the door and push down until it snaps into place. 2 To assemble, slightly tilt up the front, insert the drawer into the frame and push it back into place. NOTE • The Door-in-Door feature is only available on some models. Refrigerator Shelves The shelves in the refrigerator are adjustable to meet individual storage needs. Adjusting the shelves to fit items of different heights will make finding the exact item you want easier.
OPERATION 31 4 Lower the front of the shelf so that the hooks drop into the slots. • Make sure that shelves are level from one side to the other. Failure to do so may result in the shelf falling or spilled food. Door Bins Detaching/Assembling Door Bins The door bins are removable for easy cleaning and adjustment. 1 To remove the bin, simply lift the bin up and pull straight out. 2 To assemble the bin, slide it in above the desired support and push down until it snaps into place.
SMART FUNCTIONS SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application This feature is only available on models with the c or d logo. The LG ThinQ application allows you to communicate with the appliance using a smartphone. Installing the LG ThinQ Application • Launch the LG ThinQ application and select the Smart Diagnosis feature in the menu. Follow the instructions for audible diagnosis provided in the LG ThinQ application. 1 Open the right refrigerator door.
MAINTENANCE 33 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.
MAINTENANCE WARNING • To reduce the risk associated with the ingestion of contaminants, do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system. Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected water that may contain filterable cysts. • Use of unauthorized water filters may result in product malfunction, water leakage or water quality issues, which will not be covered under the product warranty.
MAINTENANCE 35 CAUTION For further assistance, call: 4 Replace with a new water filter. • Take the new water filter out of its packing and remove the protective cover from the orings. With the water filter tabs in the horizontal position, push the new water filter into the manifold hole and turn it clockwise until it stops. 5 Close the water filter cover. The cover will click when closed correctly. 6 After the water filter is replaced, dispense 2.
MAINTENANCE Performance Data Sheet Model: LT1000P, LT1000PC, LT1000PCS NSF System Trade Name Code: MDJ64844601 The concentration of the indicated substances in water entering the system was reduced to a concentration less than or equal to the permissible limit for water leaving the system as specified in NSF/ ANSI Standard 42, Standard 53 and Standard 401.
MAINTENANCE 37 * Based on the use of Cryptosporidium parvum oocysts. Guidelines for Application / Water Supply Parameters 0.5 gpm (1.9 lpm) Water Supply Community or Private Well - Potable Water Water Pressure 20 – 120 psi (138 – 827 kPa) Water Temperature 33 °F – 100 °F (0.6 °C – 37.8°C) Capacity 200 gallons (757 liters) It is essential that the manufacturer’s recommended installation, maintenance and filter replacement requirements be carried out for the product to perform as advertised.
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING FAQs Frequently Asked Questions Q: What are the best temperature settings for my refrigerator and freezer? A: The default setting for the refrigerator is 37° Fahrenheit (3° Celsius). The default setting for the freezer is 0° Fahrenheit (-18° 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 39 Before Calling for Service Review this section before calling for service; doing so will save you both time and money. Problem Refrigerator is not cooling or has no power. Possible Cause & Solution A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Or the appliance is connected to a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) outlet, and the outlet's circuit breaker has tripped. • Check the main electrical box and replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cooling system runs too much. Possible Cause & Solution Refrigerator is replacing an older model. • Modern refrigerators require more operating time but use less energy due to more efficient technology. Refrigerator was recently plugged in or power restored. • The refrigerator will take up to 24 hours to cool completely. The door is opened often or a large amount of food / hot food was added.
TROUBLESHOOTING 41 Problem Possible Cause & Solution Incorrect temperature control settings. Frost or ice crystals form on frozen food (inside of sealed package). Condensation from food with a high water content has frozen inside of the food package. • If the temperature is too cold, adjust the control one increment at a time and wait for the temperature to stabilize. Refer to the Control Panel for more information. • This is normal for food items with a high water content.
TROUBLESHOOTING Ice Problem Icemaker is not making enough ice. Possible Cause & Solution Demand exceeds ice production capacity. • Refer to the Automatic Icemaker section for ice production capacity to check the amount of ice produced in a 24 hour period. House water supply is not connected, valve is not turned on fully, or valve is clogged. • Connect the refrigerator to a cold water supply with adequate pressure and turn the water shutoff valve fully open.
TROUBLESHOOTING 43 Problem Icemaker is not making ice Possible Cause & Solution Refrigerator was recently installed or icemaker recently connected. Icemaker is not turned on. • Locate the icemaker ON/OFF and confirm that it is turned on. The ice detecting sensor is obstructed. • Foreign substances or frost on the ice-detecting sensor can interrupt ice production. Make sure that the sensor area is clean at all times for proper operation.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Ice is not dispensing. Possible Cause & Solution Unable to hear the sound of ice coming out? • In the control panel, select the modes for cubed ice and crushed ice alternately to dispense the ice. Doors are not closed completely. • Ice will not dispense if any of the refrigerator doors are left open. Infrequent use of the dispenser. • Infrequent use of the ice dispenser will cause the cubes to stick together over time, which will prevent them from properly dispensing.
TROUBLESHOOTING 45 Problem Water is not dispensing. Possible Cause & Solution New installation or water line recently connected. The dispenser panel is locked. • Press and hold the Lock button for three seconds to unlock the control panel and dispenser. The dispenser is not set for water dispensing. • The dispenser can be set for ice or water. Make certain that the control panel is set for the proper operation. Press the Water button on the control panel to dispense water.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Water has bad taste or odor. Possible Cause & Solution Water supply contains minerals such as sulfur. • A water filter may need to be installed to eliminate taste and odor problems. Water filter has been exhausted. • Replacing the water filter is recommended: - Approximately every six months. - When the water filter indicator turns on. - When the water dispenser output decreases. - When the ice cubes are smaller than normal. Refrigerator was recently installed. • Dispense 2.
TROUBLESHOOTING 47 Problem The refrigerator is located near a fire source, such as a fireplace, chimney, or candle. • Make sure that the refrigerator is not located near a fire source, such as a fireplace, chimney or candle. Noises Problem Clicking Possible Cause & Solution 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.
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