LG LFX25950SB Owner's Manual
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1. USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR DURABASE PULL OUT DRAWER 1 To remove the Durabase push it back to the end as To separate the drawer push the front left and right hooks much as possible Tilt up the front of the Durabase and in direction to pull up and remove pull straight out Then gently lift and pull it out in direction 2 To install insert the Durabase in rail assembly To install after pulling out both rails as much as possible and gently push down both left and right side while checking the hook on the front part DURABASE DIVIDER The Durabase divider allows you to organize the Durabase area into sections 1 To remove pull divider staight up 2 To install hook top corners of divider over top edge of durabase A WARNING When the divider of the freezer drawer is removed children may crawl inside 27 USIN UR REFRIGERATOR FILTER 2 Replace with a new cartridge It is recommended that you replace the filter when the Take the new SS riridge out of its Packaging and pest a E E remove protective cover from the o rings water filter indicator light turns on or your water dispenser or ice maker performance decreases noticeably With cartridge knob in the vertical position push the new filter cartridge into the cover until it stops After changing the water filter cartridge reset the water filter status display and indicator light by pressing and holding the button for 3 seconds2. With both hands hold the center bar and push it in to let Press both hangers with your thumbs to lift it up both rails fitted simultaneously Separate the left and right rail cover Remove the screws 2 of the rail on both sides CAUTION When you remove the drawer do not hold the handle If it may come off and it could cause personal injury 4 CAUTION When laying the drawer down be careful not to damage the floor or hurt your feet by the sharp edges on hinge side 17 REFRIGERATOR INS TION HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE Make sure you have a right rail cover for each side PULLOUT DRAWER o Right IMPORTANT To avoid possible injury or product or Rail Cover property damage you will need two people to perform the following instructions Al 2 Installing Pullout Drawer Rail Cover gt gt With both hands hold the center bar and push it out to let both rails out to full extension simultaneously Align the top holes of the rail cover with the top holes of the door supports to assemble the rail covers e Hook door supports 1 into rail tabs 2 With the drawer pulled out to full extension insert the lower basket 4 in the rail assembly A WARNING To prevent accidental child and pet entrapment or suffocation risk DO NOT allow them to play inside of drawer A WARNING DO NOT step or sit down on freezer door 18 REFRIGERATOR INSTA
3. 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 5 Disconnect the three wire harnesses 5 Remove the grounding screw 6 6 Rotate hinge lever 7 counterclockwise and remove Lift top hinge 8 free of hinge lever latch 9 When lifting hinge free of latch be careful that door does not fall forward 7 Lift door up from middle hinge pin and remove door 8 Place door inside facing up down onto a non scratching surface gt Right Door FIGURE 3 1 Open door Loosen top hinge cover screw 1 Lift up cover 3 2 Disconnect door switch wire harness 2 Remove cover 3 Disconnect wire harness 5 Remove the grounding screw 6 4 Rotate hinge lever 7 clockwise and remove Lift top hinge 8 free of hinge lever latch 9 When lifting hinge free of latch be careful that door does not fall forward 5 Lift door up from middle hinge pin 10 and remove door 6 Place door inside facing up down onto a non scratching surface FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3 15 REFRIGERATOR INS TION 2 Reinsalling the Refrigerator Door gt 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
4. Press the handle against door first Keyhole slots on back of handle 13 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 Press the handle against the door front making sure that the screws 2 go into the keyhole slots 1 e Holding the handle with both hands press it firmly against the front of the door and slide the handle down 3 2 Reinstalling the Freezer Drawer Handle Align keyhole slots 4 on the right and left sides of the back of the handle with the screws 5 mounted on the front of the drawer Press the handle against the drawer front making sure that the screws 5 go into the keyhole slots 4 e Holding the handle with both hands press it firmly against the front of the drawer and slide the handle to the left 6 O Screws mounted on door Keyhole slots on back of handle 14 REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION REMOVING AND REPLACING REFRIGERATOR DOORS 1 Removing Refrigerator Door A CAUTION Before you begin unplug the refrigerator Remove food and bins from doors gt 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
5. If you can t turn the filter from side to side it isn t fully 1 Remove the old cartridge inserted Push it in firmly and twist it into place You will hear the snap when it clicks into place Using its handle twist the cartridge clockwise about 1 4 turn You will hear the snap when it clicks into place a Place a container under the hole of filter holder NOTE When filter is being removed the water drains through the hole Rotate the knob of the gt cartridge counter y clockwise Y 3 Flushing the Water System After Replacing Filter Dispense water through the water dispenser for 3 minutes to purge the system Pull out the filter cartridge NOTE To purchase replacement water filter cartridges visit your local appliance dealer or parts distributor You can also visit our website www Igappliances com or call 1 877 714 7481 The replacement water filter cartridge s part number is 5231JA2006B 28 Explosion Hazard Use non flammable cleaner Failure to do so can result in death explosion or fire Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically However clean both sections about once a month to prevent odors Wipe up spills immediately GENERAL CLEANING TIPS Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power Remove all removable parts such as shelves crispers etc Refer to sections in Using Your Refrigerator for removal instructions Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mil
6. La website http us Ige com T 1 800 243 0000 24 HOURS A DAY 7 DAYS A WEEK FOR LG CUSTOMER SERVICE para el Servicio LG Atenci n al Cliente 24 horas al dia 7 dias a la semana 24 HEURES SUR 24 SERVICE A LA CLIENTELE LG 7 JOURS SUR 7 BOTTOM FREEZER REFRIGERATOR User s Guide Please read this guide thoroughly before operating and keep it handy for reference at all times CONGELADOR INFERIOR REFRIGERADOR Gu a para el Uso y Cuidado Lea detenidamente estas instrucciones antes utilizar el frigor fico y gu rdelas como referencia para el futuro CONG LATEUR INF RIEUR R FRIG RATEUR Guide d Utilisation et d Entretien Veuillez lire ce manuel en entier avant de mettre en marche l unit et conservez le a port e de la main pour le consulter tout moment Models Modelos Mod les LFX25950 P No MFL37933501 TABLE OF CONTENTS English Version Spanish Version French Version Warranty USA Warranty CANADA Safety Instructions Grounding Requirements Parts And Features Refrigerator Installation Unpacking Your Refrigerator Installation Removing And Replacing Your Refrigerator Handles And Doors Leveling And Door Alignment Base Cover Using Your Refrigerator Setting The Controls Ensuring Proper Air Circulation How To Use A New Door Ice Bucket Adjusting Control Settings Food Storage Guide Storing Frozen Food gt Refrigerator Section Water Dispenser Refrigerator Shelves Snack Pa
7. 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 Compression Nut Packing Nut Outlet Valve Ferrule sleeve NOTE Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to Saddle valves are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts Consult with your licensed plumber FLUSH OUT THE TUBING Turn the main water supply on L and flush out the tubing until the water is clear Shut the water off at the water valve after about one quart of water has been flushed through the tubing CONNECTING THE WATER LINE 9 CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE 10 TURN THE WATER ON AT THE REFRIGERATOR SHUTOFF VALVE Tighten any connections that leak Removing and Replacing Valve Cover 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 Js Ferrule sleeve 2 Insert the tube into the valve and fasten with wrench 11 PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR as shown in the figure below 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
8. signal word DANGER WARNING or CAUTION These words mean You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow instructions A DANGER nd You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow instructions A WARNING eeprom Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided A CAUTION may result in minor or moderate injury or product damage only All safety messages will identify the hazard tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed RISK OF CHILD ENTR ENT Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of BEFORE YOU THROW AWAY the past Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR dangerous even if they will sit for just a few days If OR FREEZER you are getting rid of your old refrigerator please follow the instructions at right to help prevent accidents Take off the doors Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside CFC DISPOSAL Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system that used If you are throwing away your old refrigerator make sure CFCs chlorofluorocarbons CFCs are believed to harm the CFC refrigerant is removed for proper disposal by a stratospheric ozone qualified servicer If you intentionally release this CFC refrigerant you can be subject to fines and imprisonment under provisions of environmental legislation GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS IM
9. accumulation If necessary repackage food according to the guidelines in the Food Storage Guide section on page 23 gt See Doors will not close completely on page 36 gt In humid weather air carries moisture into refrigerator when doors are opened gt It is normal for droplets to form on the back wall after the refrigerator self defrosts 39
10. come on whenever a door is opened or a button is pressed and remain on for 20 seconds after the last door opening or button selection To deactivate the power saving mode press the FREEZER and ICE PLUS buttons simultaneously and hold them for 5 seconds until the Ding sounds ENSURING PROPER AIR CIRCULATION Do not block air channels with any objects or food for air circulation to prevent food loss due to the lack of cooling air A CAUTIONS Throw away the first 20 ice cubes made and the first 7 glasses of lce Bucket dispensed water after installation This is also recommended if the refrigerator has not been used for a long time Keep children away from the dispenser Children may play with or damage the controls Storing cans or other items in the ice bucket may damage the icemaker Never use thin crystal glass or crockery to collect ice cubes Such glasses or containers may be broken Get ice cubes first into a glass before dispensing water Water may splash if it is done in opposite way Keep your hands and tools out of the ice room door and dispenser chute You could break something or injure yourself Shake the ice bucket occasionally to level the ice in it Sometimes the ice piles up near the icemaker causing the icemaker to misread the amount of ice cubes and stop producing ice Never use narrow or deep glass Ice could be stuck inside dispenser chute and thus the refrigerator could fail Keep the glass at a proper dista
11. down If you smell gas do not touch the refrigerator or the outlet and ventilate the room immediately A spark could cause fire explosion or flame This refrierator uses natural gas Isobutan or R 600a as an environmentally friendly refrigerant so even a small amount 80 90g is combustible When the gas is leaked by the severe damage during delivering installing or using the refrigerator any spark may cause fire or flame IMPORTAN AFETY 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 si amp Deterioration of insulation of electric parts may cause electric shock or fire Do not allow any person except an authorized servicer to disassemble repair or alter the refrigerator It may cause injury electric shock or fire When disposing the refrigerator remove the gaskets and take off the doors It may cause to lock out the child Do not insert the hands or the metal stick into the exit of cool air the cover the bottom of the refrigerator the heatproof grill exhaust hole at the backside It may cause electric shock or RY E p injury 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 val 2 storing medicine or testi
12. 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 Insert and tighten cover screw 1 gt Left 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 clockwise to secure hinge 3 Install the grounding screw 6 and connect the three wire harnesses 5 4 Connect door switch wire harness 2 Push the water supply tube into the hall on the top case and pull it out on the backplate 5 Insert the water supply tube 4 into the connector tube until you see only one scale mark Fully insert the tube over 5 8 15mm 6 Hook tab on door switch side of cover 3 under edge of wire opening in cabinet top Position cover into place Insert and tighten cover screw 1 y Correct J Incorrect REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE With both hands hold both sides of the door and pull it PULLOUT DRAWER 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
13. ANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO Service trips to your home to deliver pick up and or install the product instruct or replace house fuses or correct wiring or correction of unauthorized repairs Damages or operating problems that result from misuse abuse operation outside environmental specifications or contrary to the requirements of precautions in the Operating Guide accident vermin fire flood improper installation acts of God unauthorized modification or alteration incorrect electrical current or voltage or commercial use or use for other than intended purpose Repairs when your LG refrigerator is used in other than normal single family household use The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances shall be borne by the consumer CUSTOMER INTERACTIVE CENTER NUMBERS To obtain Customer Assistance Product Information or Call 1 800 243 0000 24 hours a day 365 days per Dealer or Authorized Service Center location year and select the appropriate option from the menu Or visit our website at http www Igservice com TO CONTACT LG ELECTRONICS BY MAIL LG Customer Interactive Center P O Box 240007 201 James Record Road Huntsville Alabama 35824 ATTN CIC 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 fro
14. Clean gaskets and the surface that they touch Rub a thin coat of paraffin wax on the gaskets after cleaning gt Level the refrigerator Refer to the Leveling and Door Alignment section on page 19 gt Remove and replace the doors according to the Removing and Replacing Refrigerator handles and doors section on pages 13 18 or call a qualified service technician gt See Doors will not close completely above gt When the door is opened warm humid air is allowed in the freezer resulting in frost TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ICE HAS OFF TASTE OR ODOR THERE IS WATER IN THE DEFROST DRAIN PAN THE REFRIGERATOR SEEMS TO MAKE TOO MUCH NOISE THE ICEMAKER IS NOT PRODUCING ICE OR ICE CUBES ARE FREEZING TOO SLOWLY CUBES PRODUCED BY ICEMAKER ARE TOO SMALL THE DOORS ARE DIFFICULT TO OPEN Check if The icemaker was recently installed 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 The refrigerator is defrosting It is more humid than normal The sounds may be normal for your refrigerator The freezer temperature is cold enough to produce ice Door left open Smaller cube size level is selected Water shutoff valve connecting refrigerator to water line may be clogged The gaskets are dirty or sticky The do
15. LLATION LEVELING AND DOOR ALIGNMENT Leveling Your refrigerator has two front leveling legs one on the right and one on the left Adjust legs to alter tilt from front to back or side to side If your refrigerator seems unsteady or you want the doors to close easier adjust the refrigerator s tilt using the instructions below 1 Plug the refrigerator s power cord into a 3 prong grounded outlet Move the refrigerator into its final position Remove the base cover To remove the base cover 1 Open the Freezer Drawer Drawer not shown for clarity 2 Once drawer is open there is sufficient clearance to remove legs on top of cover To replace base cover Place cover into position and insert and tighten legs Turn the leveling leg clockwise to raise that side of the refrigerator or counterclockwise to lower it It may take several turns of the leveling leg to adjust the tilt of the refrigerator NOTE Having someone push backward against the top of the refrigerator takes some weight off the leveling legs This makes it easier to adjust the legs 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 4 Re adjust if necessary 5 Reinstall the base cover 19 NOTE Your new refrigerator is uniquely designed
16. PORTANT Please read carefully TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY 44 WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard FOR PERSONAL SAFETY this appliance must be properly grounded Have the wall outlet and the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle 3 prong grounding plug Ensure proper ground exists before use RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual properly grounded electrical outlet rated for 115 Volts 60 Hz AC only and fused at 15 or 20 amperes This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a fire hazard from overheated wires It is recommended that a 44 WARN Repair or replace immediately all electric service cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either the plug or connector end e When moving your refrigerator away from the wall be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord Keep fingers out of pinch point areas clearances between the doors and cabinet are necessarily small Be careful closing doors when children are in the area e This refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance with the Attention Installer Instructions that were taped to the front of the refrigerator Don t touch the lamp If it is on for
17. STURE BUILDUP Check 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 The doors are opened often The control is not set correctly for the surrounding conditions A large amount of food has just been added to the refrigerator or freezer The food is not packaged correctly The doors are not closing completely The weather is humid A self defrost cycle was completed 38 Then gt Locate air vents by using your hand to sense airflow and move all packages that block vents and restrict airflow gt When the door is opened warm humid air is allowed into the refrigerator The more the door is opened the faster the humidity builds up and the more warm air the refrigerator must cool In order to keep the refrigerator cool try to get everything you need out of the refrigerator at once keep food organized so it is easy to find and close the door as soon as the food is removed gt Refer to the Setting the Controls section on page 20 Wait 24 hours for temperatures to stabilize or even out If the temperature is too cold or too warm move the dial one number at a time gt Adding food warms the refrigerator It can take a few hours for the refrigerator to return to normal temperature gt Wrap food tightly and wipe off damp containers prior to storing in the refrigerator to avoid moisture
18. Y TO Service trips to your home to deliver and pickup install instruct or replace house fuses or correct wiring plumbing or correction of unauthorized repairs Damage to the product caused by accident vermin fire flood alteration misues abuse improper installation or acts of God Commercial use or use for other than the intended purpose Therefore these costs are the responsibility of the consumer CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE NUMBERS To Prove Warranty Coverage gt Retain your Sales Receipt to prove date of purchase A copy of your Sales Receipt must be submitted at the time warranty service is provided To Obtain Product Customer or Call 1 888 542 2623 1 888 LG CANADA and choose the Service Assistance by phone appropriate prompt gt or by Internet gt http www lg ca To Obtain Nearest Authorized Call 1 888 542 2623 1 888 LG CANADA and choose the Service Center Parts Distributor appropriate prompt Please have your product type or Sales Dealer by phone refrigerator and ZIP Code ready or by Internet http www lg ca IM TANT 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
19. a long time it can become very hot 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 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 Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord NOTE Before performing any type of installation cleaning or removing a light bulb turn the control Thermostat Refrigerator Control or Freezer Control depending on the model to OFF and then disconnect the refrigerator from the electrical source When you are finished reconnect the refrigerator to the electrical source and reset the control Thermostat Refrigerator Control or Freezer Control depending on the model to the desired setting USE OF EXTENSION CORDS Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions we strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord However if you still elect to use an extension cord it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL listed USA 3 wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding type plug and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes minimum and 120 volts Use of an extension cord will increase the clearance needed for the back of the refrigerator DO NOT refree
20. ables A CAUTION The glass shelf over the crisper is not firmly secured Be careful when tilting REMOVING CRISPER gt 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 To remove the glass 1 Lift up the glass after inserting a finger 2 Pull the glass up and out DAIRY BIN 1 To remove the dairy bin simply lift it and pull straight out 2 To replace the dairy bin slide it in above the desired location and push down until it stops 26 UR REFRIGERATOR MODULAR DOOR BIN 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 To replace the bin slide it in above the desired support button and push down until it stops A WARNING Somebody can be hurt if door bins are not firmly assembled A NOTE DO NOT adjust a bin that is loaded with food CAUTION DO NOT allow children to play with baskets Sharp corners on baskets could cause injury ICE BIN 1 To separate the ice bin pull out the drawer as much as possible 2 Gently lift and pull out the ice bin 3 To install pull out the drawer as much as possible and set the ice bin in its correct position then push in the drawer DRAWER ICE BIN
21. and 120 p s i on models with a water filter Power drill 1 2 or adjustable wrench Straight and Phillips blade screwdriver 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 The shutoff valve should have a water inlet with a minimum inside diameter of 5 32 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 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used drinking water line 1 SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY Turn on the nearest faucet to relieve the pressure on the line 2 CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION Choose a location for the valve that is easily accessible It is best to connect into the side of a vertical water pipe When it is necessary to connect into a horizontal water pipe make the connection to the top or side rather than at the bottom to avoid drawing off any
22. are set correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm The refrigerator control functions as the thermostat for the entire appliance refrigerator and freezer sections The higher the number setting the longer the compressor will run to keep the temperature colder The freezer control adjusts the cold air flow from the freezer to the refrigerator Setting the freezer control to a lower temperature keeps more cold air in the Freezer compartment to make it colder If you need to adjust temperatures in the refrigerator or freezer start by adjusting the refrigerator Then wait 24 hours before checking the freezer temperature If it is too warm or too cold then adjust the freezer control Use the settings listed in the chart below as a guide Always remember to wait at least 24 hours between adjustments CONDITION REASON E REFRIGERATOR section too warm Door opened often Large amount of food added Room temperature very warm E FREEZER section too warm ice not made fast enough Door opened often Large amount of food added Very cold room temperature can t cycle often enough Heavy ice usage Air vents blocked by items E REFRIGERATOR section too cold Controls not set correctly for your conditions E FREEZER section too cold Controls not set correctly for your conditions RECOMMENDED ADJUSTMENT Set REFRIGERATOR control to next lower num
23. at least 2 or 3 hours before putting food in it Check the flow of cold air in the freezer compartment to ensure proper cooling Your refrigerator is now ready for use 44 WARNING Be careful when you work with the hinge base grille stopper etc You may be injured Do not put hands or feet or metal sticks into air vents base grille or bottom of refrigerator You may be injured or receive an electrical shock 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 A CAUTION The handle could be damaged if you hit it with a hammer Screws while removing or attaching mounted CAUTION When you assemble or on door disassemble handle you must push or pull with reasonable force Keyhole slots on back of handle 2 Removing Freezer Drawer Handle Screws mounted Grasp the handle tightly with both hands ondoor and slide the handle to right 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
24. ber wait 24 hours then re check Set FREEZER control to next lower number wait 24 hours then re check Move items out of airstream Set REFRIGERATOR control to next higher number wait 24 hours then re check Set FREEZER control to next higher number wait 24 hours then re check FOOD STORAGE GUIDE Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight and moisture proof material unless otherwise noted This prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator For dated products check date code to ensure freshness Items How to Butter or margarine gt Keep opened butter in a covered dish or closed compartment When storing an extra supply wrap in freezer packaging and freeze Cheese gt Store in the original wrapping until you are ready to use it Once opened rewrap tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil Milk gt Wipe milk cartons For best storage place milk on interior shelf not on door shelf Fruit gt Wash let dry and store in refrigerator in plastic bags or in the crisper Do not wash or hull berries until you are ready to use them Sort and keep berries in their original container in a crisper or store in a sloosely closed paper bag on a refrigerator shelf gt Remove store wrapping and trim or tear off bruised and discolored areas Wash in cold water and drain Place in plastic bag or plastic container and store in crisper Leafy vegetables Vegetables with ski
25. cket O Pull out Drawer p 27 H Turbo Motor Durabase p 27 2 Divider p 27 Ice Bin p 26 L Water Tank Cover Q Snack Pan p 25 Q Dairy Bin p 26 Ice Bucket Ice Room Door 11 REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION A WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator Failure to do so can result in back or other injury UNPACKING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Remove tape and any temporary labels from your refrigerator before using Do not remove any warning type labels the model and serial number label or the TechSheet that is attached to back wall of the refrigerator To remove any remaining tape or glue rub the area briskly with your thumb Tape or glue residue can also be easily removed by rubbing a small amount of liquid dish soap over the adhesive with your fingers Wipe with warm water and dry Do not use sharp instruments rubbing alcohol flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue These products can damage the surface of your refrigerator For more information see the Important Safety Instructions section Refrigerator shelves are installed in the shipping position Please reinstall shelves according to your individual storage needs A WARNING When Moving Your Refrigerator Your refrigerator is heavy When moving the refrigerator for cleaning or service be sure to protect the floor Always pull the refrigerator straight out whe
26. d detergent in warm water Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners Hand wash rinse and dry all surfaces thoroughly Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power OUTSIDE Waxing external painted metal surfaces helps provide rust protection Do not wax plastic parts Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a year using appliance wax or auto paste wax Apply wax with a clean soft cloth For products with a stainless steel exterior use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth INSIDE WALLS allow freezer to warm up so cloth won t stick To help remove odors you can wash the inside of the refrigerator with a mixture of baking soda and warm water Mix 2 tablespoons baking soda to 1 quart of water 26 g soda to 1 liter water Be sure the baking soda is completely dissolved so does it not scratch the surfaces of the refrigerator While cleaning the inside do not spray water DOOR LINERS AND GASKETS Do not use cleaning waxes concentrated detergents bleaches or cleaners containing petroleum on plastic refrigerator parts PLASTIC PARTS covers and panels Do not use window sprays abrasive cleansers or flammable fluids These can scratch or damage the material 29 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 Movi
27. d it continues for 24 hours It will automatically shut off after 24 hours have passed Or you can stop this function manually by pressing the button one more time e This function increases both icemaking and freezing capabilities Dispenser You can select water crushed ice or cubed ice by pressing the O button as you desire There could be some dripping after dispensing It is recommended to hold your cup for a couple of seconds after dispensing Y u W NOTE The dispenser will not to operate while either refrigerator door is left open 20 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 Alarm When the power is connected to the refrigerator door alarm is initially set OFF When you press the Q button the LED will turn on lt and door alarm function is now activated When either refrigerator or the freezer door is left open for more than 60 seconds the alarm will ding to let you know the door is open When you close the door the door alarm will stop dinging If you want to disable the door alarm function press the E button then the door a
28. h WORK proper voltage Light bulb is loose in the socket Turn the refrigerator control to the OFF position and unplug the refrigerator Gently remove the bulb and reinsert Then plug in refrigerator and reset the refrigerator control Light bulb has burned out Replace with an appliance bulb of the same wattage size and shape available at your local hardware store See the Changing the Light Bulb s section on pages 29 30 Turn the temperature control to the OFF position and unplug the refrigerator prior to replacement 35 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE COMPRESSOR MOTOR SEEMS TO RUN TOO MUCH DOORS WILL NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY FROST OR ICE CRYSTALS ON FROZEN FOOD Check The refrigerator that was replaced was an older model The room temperature is hotter than normal The door is opened often or a large amount of food has just been added The refrigerator was recently plugged in and the refrigerator control was set correctly The refrigerator control is not set correctly for the surrounding conditions The doors are not closed completely The condenser coils are dirty The refrigerator is not level Food packages are blocking the door open The ice bin crisper cover pans shelves door bins or baskets are out of position The gaskets are sticking The refrigerator wobbles or seems unstable The doors were removed during product installation and not properly replaced The door is not cl
29. han will freeze within 24 hours no more than 2 to 3 Ibs of food per cubic foot of freezer space Leave enough space in the freezer for air to circulate around packages Be careful to leave enough room at the front so the door can close tightly Storage times will vary according to the quality and type of food the type of packaging or wrap used airtight and moisture proof and the storage temperature Ice crystals inside a sealed package are normal This simply means that moisture in the food and air inside the package have condensed creating ice crystals NOTE Allow hot foods to cool at room temperature for 30 minutes then package and freeze Cooling hot foods before freezing saves energy 24 UR REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR SECTION WATER DISPENSER The tray can be easily removed by pressing and pulling it WES Tilt up the front of the tray slightly and snap the ribs into the holes to reinstall the tray A WARNING Do not put your hands in the water and ice opening Doing so can result in amputation or cuts USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR SHELVES The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet your individual storage needs Your model may have glass or wire shelves Storing similar food items together in your refrigerator and adjusting the shelves to fit different heights of items will make finding the exact item you want easier it will also reduce the amount of time the refrigerator door is
30. icator Light hee If you turn the icemaker off with ice in the Ice Bin the ice can melt and leak onto the floor The icemaker will produce six cubes per cycle When you turn off the icemaker due to a long approximately 100 130 cubes in a 24 hour period vacation empty all the ice within the ice bin depending on freezer compartment temperature room temperature number of door openings and other operating conditions If the refrigerator is used before the water connection is made to the icemaker set the power switch to O off When the refrigerator has been connected to the water supply set the power switch to on The icemaker will fill with water when it cools to freezing A newly installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice cubes Throw away the first few batches of ice to allow the water line to clear Be sure nothing interferes with the sweep of the Automatic Shutoff Arm When the bin fills to the level of the Automatic Shut off Arm the icemaker will stop producing ice It is normal for several cubes to be stuck together If ice is not used frequently old ice cubes will become cloudy taste stale and shrink 31 CONNECTING THE WATER LINE BEFORE YOU BEGIN This water line installation is not warranted by the refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer Follow these instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive water damage Water hammer water banging in the pipes i
31. jury to the person around it ass YT Opening or closing the door may cause feet or hands to be caught in the gap between the doors or the child to be get hurt by the corner Do not put any living animal in the refrigerator It is not good for your pets They may suffocate if you forget totake them out 10 Supply the automatic ice maker with drinkable water only only for the model with the dispenser Otherwise it may cause a health risk Do not put glass containers in the freezer It may freeze the contents to break the bottle to cause injury ae Do not install the refrigerator in a wet place or a place which water or rain splashes Deterioration of insulation of electric parts may cause electric leakage Carry the refrigerator with the handle bar at the bottom of the front and the top of the rear Otherwise your hands may slip causing injury and property damage PARTS AND FEATURES 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 Refrigerator Light p 29 Filter Inside p 28 O Modular Door Bins p 26 Refrigerator Shelves p 25 E Optibin Crisper Keeps fruits and vegetable fresh and crisper ice Room Ice Maker and Ice Bu
32. larm LED will turn off Lock When the power is initially connected to the refrigerator Lock Function is Off If you want to activate Lock Function to lock other buttons press and hold the button for 3 seconds or more The 4 LED will be turned on and the Lock Function is now enabled No buttons other than the O button will work even including dispenser button while Lock Function is enabled auiii To disable the Lock Function press and hold the O button for 3 seconds or more Ambient Temperature Display Window Temperature is displayed only between 16 F 120 F 9 C 49 C Temperature less than 15F 9 C is indicated with LO and temperature more than 121 F 49 C is indicated with HI eg Temperature Mode Switch Function F lt gt C If you want to convert F to C or vice versa press and hold the button and the O button simultaneously for 5 seconds or more Display Power Saving Mode amp ICEPLUS DISPENSER FREEZER REFRIGERATOR UGHTIPLTER ALARWLOCK secs SOGO O Display Power Saving Mode EEE E We He amp I amp Wd F 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 Then it will
33. le you are away follow these steps to prepare your refrigerator before you leave 1 Use up any perishables and freeze other items 2 Empty the ice bin If you choose to turn the refrigerator off before you leave follow these steps 1 Remove all food from the refrigerator 2 Depending on your model set the thermostat control refrigerator control to OFF See the Setting the Controls section 3 Clean refrigerator wipe it and dry well 4 Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of both doors to prop them open far enough for air to get in This stops odor and mold from building up WHEN YOU MOVE When you are moving your refrigerator to a new home follow these steps to prepare it for the move 1 Remove all food from the refrigerator and pack all frozen food in dry ice Depending on your model turn the thermostat control refrigerator control to OFF See the Setting the Controls section 3 Unplug the refrigerator 4 Clean wipe and dry thoroughly 5 Take out all removable parts wrap them well and tape them together so they don t shift and rattle during the move Refer to sections in Using your Refrigerator for removal instructions Depending on the model raise the front of the refrigerator so it rolls more easily OR screw in the leveling legs all the way so they don t scrape the floor See the Door Closing section Tape the doors shut and tape the power cord to the refrigerator cabinet When
34. m 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 WARRANTY PERIOD MODEL LEX25950 LABOR 2 Years PARTS 2 Years SEALED SYSTEM Labor 2 Years Parts 5 Years Compressor condenser and evaporator HOW SERVICE IS HANDLED Call 1 888 542 2623 1 888 LG CANADA and choose the appropriate prompt Please have product type refrigerator and ZIP Code ready See our website at http www lg ca This warranty provides in home service No other express warranty is applicable to this product THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN LG ELECTRONICS USA INC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF THE USE OF THE PRODUCT INCONVIENCE LOSS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FOR ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT Some provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from province to province THE ABOVE WARRANTY DOES NOT APPL
35. n Crisper Humidity Control Removing Crisper Dairy Bin 2 40 78 12 19 12 12 13 18 19 19 20 28 20 21 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 25 26 26 Modular Door Bin gt Freezer Section Ice Bin Durabase Durabase Divider Pull Out Drawer Filter Care And Cleaning General Cleaning Tips Outside Inside Walls Door Liner And Gaskets Plastic Parts Light Bulb Replacement Power Interruptions When You Go On Vacation When You Move About The Automatic Icemaker Connecting The Water Line Troubleshooting Guide 26 26 27 27 27 28 29 30 29 29 29 29 29 29 30 30 30 30 31 32 34 35 38 G 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 This warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product and effective only when used in the United States including Alaska Hawaii and U S Territories WARRANTY PERIOD HOW SERVICE IS HANDLED REFRIGERATOR FREEZER In Home Service Except Model GRO51 LABOR One Year from the Date of Purchase Please retain dealer s dated bill of sale or delivery ticket as evidence of the Date of Purchase for proof of PARTS Onesvear frome Date of Purchase warranty and submit a c
36. n house plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator parts and lead to water leakage or flooding Call a qualified plumber to correct water hammer before installing the water supply line to the refrigerator To prevent burns and product damage do not hook up the water line to the hot water line If you use your refrigerator before connecting the water line make sure the icemaker power switch is in the O off position Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas where temperatures fall below freezing When using any electrical device such as a power drill during installation be sure the device is double insulated or grounded in a manner to prevent the hazard of electric shock or is battery powered All installations must be in accordance with local plumbing code requirements NOTE Wear eye protection WHAT YOU WILL NEED Copper Tubing 1 4 outer diameter to connect the refrigerator to the water supply Be sure both ends of the tubing are cut square To determine how much tubing you need measure the distance from the water valve on the back of the refrigerator to the water supply pipe Then add 8 feet 2 4 m Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing about 8 feet 2 4 m coiled into 3 turns of about 10 25 cm diameter to allow the refrigerator to move out from the wall after installation A cold water supply The water pressure must be between 20 and 120 p s i on models without a water filter and between 40
37. n moving it Do not wiggle or walk the refrigerator when trying to move it as floor damage could occur A WARNING Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors such as gasoline away from refrigerator Failure to do so can result in death explosion or fire INSTALLATION 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 silly to raise the unit counterclockwise guila to lower it 2 Install this appliance in an area where the temperature is between 55 F 13 C and 110 F 43 C If the temperature around the appliance is too low or high cooling ability may be adversely affected 3 Allow the clearance of at least 2 inches from the ceiling and 1 inches from the side walls for better cooling efficiency ease of installation proper air circulation and electrical connections CAUTION Avoid placing the unit near heat sources direct sunlight or moisture NEXT 1 Clean your refrigerator thoroughly and wipe off all dust accumulated during shipping 2 Install accessories such as ice cube bin drawers shelves etc in their proper places They are packed together to prevent possible damage during shipment 3 Let your refrigerator run for
38. nce from dispenser chute A glass too close to the outlet may hinder ice from coming out Keep the ice room door closed tightly after opening it If the ice room door were not closed tightly the cold air in the ice room would come into refrigerator compartment and freeze food This could cause the ice maker not to produce ice Close the ice room door until you hear the sound click When the door doesn t properly close ice in the ice room could be melt or frost and icicles could be formed within the refrigerator Ice Room Door 21 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 2 Lift the lower part slightly 3 Take the ice bucket out slowly the picture How to reinstall the Door Ice Bucket 1 Replace ice bucket by slightly slanting it to avoid Avoid touching the automatic shut off arm when touching the ice maker replacing the ice bucket 22 SING YOUR REFRIGERATOR ADJUSTING CONTROL SETTINGS 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
39. ng on a boat plane or risk such as fire electric Do not use the refrigerator for non domestic purpose recreational vehicle etc It may cause an unexpected Y UN RA shock deterioration of stored Ss d material or chemical reaction Install the refrigerator on the solid and level floor Installing the refrigerator on an unstable floor might cause it to tip when being opened AL gt Y A When you want to dispose the refrigerator contact local recyling or solid waste authority Recycle When you want to dispose a m large item like a refrigerator AMI Ley gt KSA you must first have the refrigerant removed and recovered Then contact your local recycling or solid waste authority Violating this direction may cause injury or damage house or furniture Always be careful please Do not touch food or containers at the freezer with wet hands It may cause frostbite Do not put ice in thin crystal cups or ceramic ware It may break the cup or ceramic ware to cause injury TION Wait for 5 minutes or longer when reconnecting the plug NO It may cause the operation of the freezer to fail SN Hold the end of the plug to pull it out not the cord It may cause electric shock or short circuit 29 Do not insert the hands into the bottom of the refrigerator Q T ae The iron plate of the bottom may cause injury Because opening or closing the door of the refrigerator may cause in
40. ng the control to the OFF position does not remove power to the light circuit NOTE Not all appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator Be sure to replace the bulb with one of the same size shape and wattage To change Refrigerator Light Bulbs 1 Unplug the refrigerator or disconnect power at the circuit breaker 2 3 If necessary remove top shelf or shelves Using a flat instrument gently pry the lamp cover loose in the front as shown Rotate downward to remove rear tabs Make sure the bulbs are cool to the touch Turn bulbs counterclockwise to remove Insert new bulb s 5 Assemble in reverse order by snapping the Lamp Cover in engaging the rear tabs followed by the front tabs 4 CARE AN LEANING To change freezer light 1 Unplug refrigerator power cord form outlet 2 Pull light bulb cover down to remove 3 Remove old bulb Replace with a 60 watt appliance bulb 4 Insert tabs on back of cover into slots in freezer ceiling Push cover up to snap front into place 44 CAUTION DO NOT place fingers inside of cover Lamp may be hot POWER INTERRUPTIONS 1 If the power will be out for 24 hours or less keep all refrigerator doors closed to help foods stay cold and frozen If the power will be out for more than 24 hours a Remove all frozen food and store it in a frozen food locker 30 WHEN YOU GO ON VACATION If you choose to leave the refrigerator on whi
41. ns carrots gt Place in plastic bags or plastic container and store in crisper Peppers Fish gt Use fresh fish and shellfish the same day purchased Leftovers gt Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or aluminum foil Plastic containers with tight lids can also be used USING STORING FROZEN FOOD NOTE For further information about preparing food for freezing or food storage times check a freezer guide or a reliable cookbook Packaging Successful freezing depends on correct packaging When you close and seal the package it must not allow air or moisture in or out If it does you could have food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator and also dry out frozen food Packaging recommendations e Rigid plastic containers with tight fitting lids Straight sided canning freezing jars Heavy duty aluminum foil Plastic coated paper Non permeable plastic wraps 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 Thin semi permeable wrap A CAUTION Do not keep beverage cans or plastic food containers in the freezer compartment They may break if they freezer Freezing Your freezer will not quick freeze any large quantity of food Do not put more unfrozen food into the freezer t
42. open saving energy IMPORTANT Do not clean glass shelves with warm water when they are cold Shelves may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes or impact such as bumping For your protection glass shelves are made with tempered glass which will shatter into small pebble sized pieces NOTE Glass shelves are heavy Use special care when removing them to avoid dropping them Adjusting Shelves Remove shelves from the shipping position and replace shelves in the position you want To remove a shelf Tilt up the front of the shelf in the direction of 1 and lift it in the direction of 2 Pull the shelf out To reinstall a shelf Tilt the front of the shelf up and guide the shelf hooks into the slots at a desired height 4 A Then lower the front of the shelf so that the hooks drop into the slots 25 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 SNACK PAN While holding the chef fresh with one hand pull it forward slightly CRISPER HUMIDITY CONTROL You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture sealed crispers Store vegetables or fruits requiring more or less humidity in separate crispers Adjust the control to any setting between High and Low e Low lets moist air out of the crisper for best storage of fruits High keeps moist air in the crisper for best storage of fresh leafy veget
43. opy of the bill of sale to the SEALED SYSTEM Compressor Condenser and service person at the time warranty service is Evaporator provided LABOR One Year from the Date of Purchase Please call 1 800 243 0000 and choose the PARTS Seven years from the Date of Purchase appropriate option to locate your nearest LG Replacement Units and Repair Parts are warranted Authorized Service Center Phones are answered for the remaining portion of the original units warranty 24 hours a day 365 days per year period Or visit our website at http www gservice com THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO THE EXTENT ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS REQUIRED BY LAW IT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIOD ABOVE NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR ITS U S DISTRIBUTOR SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL INDIRECT SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOST REVENUES OR PROFITS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT TORT OR OTHERWISE Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above exclusion or limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state THIS LIMITED WARR
44. or is reopened within a short time after having been opened 37 Then gt Discard first few batches of ice to avoid discolored or off flavored ice gt Throw away old ice and make new supply Rewrap foods since odors may migrate to the ice if food is not wrapped properly gt A filter may need to be installed or replaced to eliminate taste and odor problems gt See Care and Cleaning section on pages 29 30 gt Empty and wash bin Discard old cubes gt The water will evaporate It is normal for water to drip into the defrost pan gt Expect that the water in the defrost pan will take longer to evaporate This is normal when it is hot or humid gt Refer to the Understanding Sounds You May Hear section on page 35 gt Wait 24 hours after hook up for ice production See the Setting the Controls section on page 20 gt Check to see if something is holding the door open gt Select larger cube size using cube size selector gt Call a plumber to clear the valve gt Clean gaskets and the surfaces that they touch Rub a thin coat of appliance polish or kitchen wax on the gaskets after cleaning gt When you open the door warmer air enters the refrigerator As the warm air cools it can create a vacuum If the door is hard to open wait 5 minutes to allow the air pressure to equalize then see if it opens more easily TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TEMPERATURE IS TOO WARM OR THERE IS INTERIOR MOI
45. osing properly The door is opened often 36 Then gt Modern refrigerators with more storage space require more operating time gt 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 gt Adding food and opening the door warms the refrigerator It is normal for the refrigerator to run longer in order to cool the refrigerator back down Adding a large amount of food warms the refrigerator See the Food Storage Guide section on page 23 In order to conserve energy try to get everything you need out of the refrigerator at once keep food organized so it is easy to find and close the door as soon as the food is removed gt The refrigerator will take up to 24 hours to cool completely gt See the Adjusting Control Settings section on page 23 gt Push the doors firmly shut If they will not shut all the way see Doors will not close completely below gt This prevents air transfer and makes the motor work harder Clean the condenser coils Refer to the Care and Cleaning section on pages 29 30 gt See Leveling and Door Alignment on page 19 gt Rearrange food containers to clear door and door shelves gt Push bins all the way in and put crisper cover pans shelves and baskets into their correct positions See the Using Your Refrigerator section on pages 20 28 gt
46. pped to cause injury fire or electric shock when opening or closing the door Do not cling to the door or the shelves of the door or the home bar of the freezer or the refrigerator The refrigerator could fall over or tip and crush your hands Especially do not allow the children to do the above Do not place a lit candle within the refrigerator to deodorize It may cause explosion or fire Do not store medication in the refrigerator This refrigerator is a consumer level food storge device not a precision temperature controlled medical device 1 MOMO ny Avoid the heating devices It may cause fire Use the submerged refrigerator after checking it It may cause electric shock or fire 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 Do not use or store inflammable materials such as ether benzene alcohol medicine LP gas spray or cosmetics near or in the refrigerator It may cause explosion or fire Do not insert your hands into the ice bucket or the ice dispenser Operating the ice maker may cause injury Do not use a combustible spray near the refrigerator It may cause fire Do not place a flower vase cup cosmetics medicine or any container with water on the refrigerator It may cause fire electric shock or injury by dropping
47. sediment from the water pipe 3 DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE Drill a 1 4 hole in the water pipe even if using a self piercing valve using a sharp bit Remove any burrs resulting from drilling the hole in the pipe Take care not to allow water to drain into the drill Failure to drill a 1 4 hole may result in reduced ice production or smaller cubes CONNECTING THE WATER LINE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED 4 FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe clamp Pipe Clamp Saddle Type Vertical Cold Shutoff Valve Water Pipe NOTE Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to Saddle valves are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts Consult with your licensed plumber 5 TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer begins to swell NOTE Do not overtighten or you may crush the tubing Pipe Clamp Clamp Screw 6 ROUTE THE TUBING Route the tubing between the cold water line and the refrigerator Route the tubing through a hole drilled in the wall or floor behind the refrigerator or adjacent base cabinet as close to the wall as possible NOTE Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing about 8 feet coiled into 3 turns of about 10 diameter to allow the refrigerator to move out from the wall after installation Saddle Type Shutoff Valve 7 CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE
48. shock Unplug the power plug when cleaning handling or replacing the interior lamp of the refrigerator It may cause electric shock or injury When replacing the interior p lamp of the refrigerator make e sure the rubber ring inside the a socket is not removed to a prevent shock Remove water or dust from the power plug and insert it with the ends of the pins securely connected Dust water or a loose gt PL connection may fire or electric shock When the power cord or the power plug is damaged or the holes of the outlet are loosed do not use them It may cause electric shock or short circuit to make fire Do not allow the power plug to face upward or to be squeezed at the back of the refrigerator Water may flow into the plug and damage it which could cause fire or electric shock or 1054 fire Do not extend or modify the length of the power plug It causes electric shock or fire gt by the electric damage of the Y al power cord or others IS Do not pull out the cord or touch the power plug with wet hands It may cause electric shock or injury Make sure of grounding The incorrect grounding may cause breakdown and electric shock na 399 Grounding y y Condeutor T More than ee e IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 2 When using the refrigerator Do not place the heavy object or the dangerous object container with liquid on the refrigerator It may be dro
49. wall 12 START THE ICEMAKER Set the icemaker power switch to the ON position The icemaker will not begin to operate until it reaches i i oF 9 NOTE Water valve connector service guide When be operating terripereture ora FA 9 o below it EE F will then begin operation automatically if the icemaker separating the connector which is connected in the or swiet i in thie lonh postion valve press the portion of and pull the connector po on po f with finger as shown in the the picture A CAUTION Check to see if leakage occurs at water line connections TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE UNDERSTANDING SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR The defrost timer will click when the automatic defrost i cycle begins and ends The thermostat control or VOLT few remnigeralor inayimake sounds that Your old one refrigerator control depending on the model will also didn t make Because the sounds are new to you you click when cycling on and off might be concerned about them Most of the new sounds 4 hi Rattling noises may come from the flow of refrigerant the are normal Hard surfaces like the floor walls and gt gt f cabinets can make the sounds seem louder than they water line or items stored on top of the refrigerator actually are The following describes the kinds of sounds Your refrigerator is designed to run more efficiently and what may be making them to keep your food items at the desired temperature The high efficienc
50. with two fresh food doors Either door can be opened or closed independently of one another You may have to exert slight pressure on doors to get them to close completely Door Alignment If the space between your doors is uneven follow the instructions below to align the doors 1 With one hand lift up the door you want to raise at middle hinge 2 With other hand use pliers to insert snap ring as shown 3 Insert additional snap rings until the doors are aligned Three snap rings are provided with the refrigerator USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR SETTING THE CONTROLS Temperature Your refrigerator has a control pad on the dispenser that lets you regulate the temperature in the freezer and refrigerator compartments Initially set the REFRIGERATOR CONTROL at 37 F 3 C and the FREEZER CONTROL at 0 F 18 C Leave it at this setting for 24 hours one day to stabilize Then adjust the compartment temperature as desired Every time you press the freezer temperature adjust button the temperature changes in a circulating order of 02 1 gt 2 gt 3 gt 4 gt 6 gt 8 gt 6 gt 5 453 2 1 gt 0 Every time you press the refrigerator temperature adjust button the temperature changes in a circulating order of 37 gt 36 gt 35 gt 34 gt 32 gt 47 gt 45 44 43 gt 42 41 gt 40 gt 39 gt 38 gt 37 Ice Plus When you press the ICE PLUS button the graphic will light up in the display an
51. y compressor may cause your new refrigerator to run longer than your old one and you may hear a pulsating or high pitched sound You may hear the evaporator fan motor circulating the air through the refrigerator and freezer compartments As each cycle ends you may hear a gurgling sound from the refrigerant flowing in your refrigerator e Contraction and expansion of the inside walls may cause a popping noise Water dripping on the defrost heater during a defrost cycle may cause a sizzling sound You may hear air being forced over the condenser by the condenser fan You may hear water running into the drain pan during the defrost cycle You can hear the noise when the dampers open and close Check if Then REFRIGERATOR The power supply cord is unplugged gt Firmly plug the cord into a live outlet with DOES NOT proper voltage OPERATE A household fuse has blown or circuit Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker breaker tripped The refrigerator control is set to the OFF gt Refer to the Setting the Controls section position on page 20 Refrigerator is in the defrost cycle gt Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end VIBRATION OR The refrigerator is not resting solidly on the gt Floor is weak or uneven or leveling legs RATTLING NOISE floor need adjusting See Installation section on page 12 LIGHTS DO NOT The power supply cord is unplugged gt Firmly plug the cord into a live outlet wit
52. you get to your new home put everything back and refer to the Installing Your Refrigerator section for preparation instructions ABOUT THE AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER NOTE If the cube size is smaller or larger than you A WARNING expected you can regulate the size with the cube size button Personal Injury Hazard Every time you press the cube size button the indicator Avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector moves up one light The higher the light position the mechanism or with the heating element that releases larger the cubes will be Pressing at the highest position the cubes DO NOT place fingers or hands on the returns the indicator to the lowest position automatic icemaking mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in WHEN YOU SHOULD SET THE ICEMAKER POWER SWITCH TO O OFF OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS When the water supply will be shut off for several hours When the ice bucket is removed for more than a minute A newly installed refrigerator may take prawo 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice When the refrigerator will not be used for several days NORMAL SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR NOTE Keeping the power switch in the I on position before the water line is connected can damage the icemaker Icemaker You will hear the sound of cubes dropping into the bin and water running in the pipes as the icemaker refills PREPARING FOR VACATION Shot Arm A WARNING Cube Size r Power Switch Ind
53. ze frozen foods which have thawed completely The United States Department of Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No 69 says You may safely refreeze frozen foods that have thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are still cold below 40 F 4 C Thawed ground meats poultry or fish that have any off odor or off color should not be refrozen and should not be eaten Thawed ice cream should be discarded If the odor or color of any food is poor or questionable get rid of it The food may be dangerous to eat Even partial thawing and refreezing reduces the eating quality of foods particularly fruits vegetables and prepared foods The eating quality of red meats is affected less than that of many other foods Use refrozen foods as soon as possible to save as much of their quality as you can SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS A WARNIN 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 Using several devices at one outlet may cause fire If the breaker trips or fuse blows food may be damaged if the power was off for a long time and the dispenser may leak Do not allow the power cord bent or pressed by the heavy object to be damaged m Y It may damage the power cord to cause fire or electric
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