LG LFC25765 User's Manual
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1. Life s Good OWNER S MANUAL BOTTOM FREE REFRIGERATOR Please read this manual carefully before 6 your set and retain it for future reference MANUAL DE USUARI REFRIGERADOR CON CONGELADOR INFERIOR Lea detenidamente este manual antes de empezar a utilizar el refrigerador y gu rdelo como referencia para el futuro MANUEL D UTILISATEUR REFRIGERATEUR A CONG LATEUR INF RIEUR Veuillez lire ce manuel en entier avant de mettre en marche l unit et conservez le port e de la main pour le consulter tout moment Model Name Nombre de Modelo Nom du Mod le color number n mero de color num ro de couleur ECARO P No MFL67306601 www lg com WARRANTY Visit our web site http www lg com LG Electronics LIMITED WARRANTY United States of merica LG Electronics will repair or at its option replace without charge your product which proves to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use during the warranty period listed below from the date of original purchase This warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product during the warranty period as long as it is in the U S including Alaska Hawaii and U S Territories LG Refrigerator Freezer Warranty Period Refrigerator Freezer 1 year In Home Service Except Model GR 051 Sea2. Hold onto the support 1 and pull towards the top and then towards the outside 2 INTERIOR LATTICE Installing the Vegetable Drawer Cover Put the cover over the supports 1 e Slightly lift the cover 2 while introducing it to the support 3 Put the inferior piece of the cover in the superior support 4 IN CAUTION Be careful when you handle the glass cover because it could loose Removing the Interior Lattice Remove the cover See Removing the Vegetable Drawer Cover Hold the glass and spin the drawer cover 1 Hold the rack and pull the sides of the drawer cover out to take them off 2 Replacing the Interior Lattice For each rack insert the central edge 1 near the glass cover and pull the cover sides to insert it DOOR RACKS The door racks are removable for easy cleaning and adjusting e To remove the rack simply lift the rack up and pull straight out 1 e To replace the rack slide if in above the desired support button and push down until it stops 2 19 IN WARNING Somebody can be hurt if door racks are not firmly assembled A CAUTION DO NOT allow children to play with baskets Sharp corners on baskets could cause injury NOTE DO NOT adjust a rack that is loaded with food REFRIGERATOR CARE AND CLEANING DAIRY COMPARTMENT in some models To remove the dairy compartment simply lift it and pull straight out 1 To
3. lets moist aire out of the crisper for best storage of fruits To remove the crisper Slide crisper straight out to the stop e Lift the front of the crisper then pull it out to remove e Replace the crisper by sliding it back in fully past the drawer stop CAUTION Be careful when you handle the glass cover because it could loose To remove the glass e Lift up the glass after inserting a screwdriver under the crisper cover e Pull glass cover up and out To remove the crisper cover support NOTE Remove glass before removing the crisper cover support e While holding the crisper cover support with both hands as shown in the image below Pull forward and slightly lift the front part USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR OPTIBIN CRISPERS The OptiBin crisper maintains fruits and vegetables fresh allowing you to easily control the humidity inside the drawers The Optibin crispers include 1 a front humidity control and 2 a system that allows you to preserve or avoid humidity Removing the Vegetable Drawer Crisper Slip out the drawer towards the outside until it stops 1 Slightly lift the front part and pull the rest 2 in order to completely remove the drawer To relocate the drawer slip out towards the front until it stops A CRISPER COVER WITH in some models Removing the Vegetable Drawer Cover Remove both drawers see Removing the Vegetable Drawer Crisper
4. Adding a large amount of food Room temperature is very low not cycling often enough e Using ice frequently Air vents blocked by objects REFRIGERATOR section is too cold Controls not set correctly for your conditions FREEZER section is too cold Controls not set correctly for your conditions Adjust the FREEZER setting to the next highest number and wait 24 hours then check Remove any objects blocking air flow Adjust the REFRIGERATOR setting to the next lowest number and wait 24 hours then check Adjust the FREEZER setting to the next lowest number and wait 24 hours then check 16 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR FOOD STORAGE GUIDE ITEMS HOW TO STORE Storing Fresh Food 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 Butter or Store opened butter in a covered margarine dish or in a closed compartment When storing a larger quantity wrap in freezer packing and freeze Cheese Store in original packaging until you are ready to use it Once opened tightly rewrap with plastic wrap or aluminum foil Place in bags or plastic containers inside the crisper Vegetables with skins carrots peppers Fruit Wash and let dry store in plastic bags in the refrigerator Do not wash or pit berries unti
5. e The air vents are blocked The cool air flows from freezer to the refrigerator and returns thru the vents that dive this section The doors open very easily e The refrigerator control has not been ee eee adjusted for the room conditions IS TOO HOT OR THERE S HUMIDITY FORMED INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR A large amount of food is just been placed inside the refrigerator e The food has not been well packed in each bin e The doors haven t been closed correctly e The weather is humid The auto defrosting cycle is over 29 e The water will evaporate It is normal that some water falls on the bin e lt might take a while for the water to evaporate This is normal when the weather is hot and humid Refer to the Understanding Sounds You May Hear section e Wait 24 hours after hook up for ice production See the Adjusting the Controls section e Check to see if something is holding the door open e Smaller cube size level is selected Select a bigger size for the ice cubes The water supply valve is blocked Call a plumber to clean the valve e Clean the gaskets and surface that they are in contact with Use a damp cloth with paraffin also apply over the seal rings e When you open the door the warm air enters in the refrigerator When this air is cooled down it occupies less volume and creates a vacuum effect If it is difficult to open wait 5 minutes then check Turn the ice maker to
6. Les r parations inappropri es incluent l utilisation de pi ces ni aprouv es ni recommand es par LG Canada 7 La d t rioration ou la d faillance du produit caus e par une modification ou un changement non autoris ou une utilisation autre que celle pr vue ou r sultant d une fuite d eau occasion e par une mauvaise installation 8 La d t rioration ou la d faillance du produit caus e par un courant ou un voltage lectrique incorrect une utilisation commerciale ou industrielle ou utilisation d accessoires d l rnents ou de produits nettoyants non approuv s par LG Canada 9 Les dommages caus s par le transport et la manipulation notamment les gratignures les bosses les caillures et ou tout autre dommage la finition du produit moins que ces dommages ne soient attribuables des d fauts de mat riaux ou de fabrication et qu ils ne soient signal s dans un d lai d une 1 semaine de la livraison 10 Des dommages ou des pi ces manquantes tout produit expos d ball sold ou remis neuf Tl Des produits dont le num ro de s rie original a t retir modifi ou ne peut tre facilement d termin Le mod le et le num ro de s rie ainsi que le re u de vente original du d taillant sont requis pour valider la garantie 12 l augmentation des co ts et de la consommation des services publics 13 Le remplacement des arnpoules lectriques des filtres et de toute pi ce non durable 14 Les r
7. Save the cover screw 3 Using a flat instrument gently pry the lamp cover loose in the front as shown Rotate downward to remove the rear tabs 4 Make sure the bulb is cool to the touch Turn the bulb counterclockwise to remove 5 Replace with a new 60 watt appliance bulb 6 Insert tabs on back of cover into slots in freezer ceiling Push cover up to snap front into place 7 Use a screwdriver to assemble the cover screw PNCAUTION DO NOT place fingers inside of cover Lamp may be hot POWER INTERRUPTIONS 1 In case of a black out call your electric company and ask how long it will last 2 In case of a 24 hour or less black out do not open the refrigerator this will keep the food fresh 3 Incase of a longer black out do one of the following options Pull out all of the frozen food and keep them in an ice chest Put 2 lbs 907 g of frozen ice make sure you use gloves for each square foot 28 L inside the freezer This task will preserve the food fro 2 to 4 days In case you do not possess neither ice chest or dry ice consume your food as soon as possible REMEMBER In a power failure a full freezer stays cold longer than a partially filled one freezer full of meat stays cold longer than a freezer full of baked goods If you see that food contains ice crystals if may be safely refrozen although the quality and flavor may be affected If the condition of the food is poor or if you fee
8. parations requises si le produit ne sert pas une utilisation domestique normale et habituelle y compris sans toutefois s y limiter une utilisation commerciale dans un bureau ou un centre r cr atif ou est utilis contrairement aux instructions sp cifi es dans le manuel d utilisation du produit 15 Les co ts associ s l enl vement du produit de votre r sidence aux fins de r paration 16 l enl vement et la r installation du produit s il est install un endroit inaccesible ou contrairement aux instructions publi es y compris dans le manuel d utilisation et le manuel d installation du produit 17 Les accesoires du produit tels que les balconnets les tiroirs les poign es les tablettes etc Sont galement exclues les pi ces non incluses initialement avec le produit Tous les co ts associ s aux circonstances exclues ci dessus seront assum s par le consommateur Pour obtenir tous les d tails sur la garantie et crivez vos renseignements de garantie ci dessous acc der au service la client le t l phonez nous visitez notre site Web Renseignements sur l enregistrement du produit Composez le 1 888 542 2623 24 h sur 24 365 jours par ann e et Mod le S lectionnez l option de menu appropri e ou visitez notre site Web au http www lg com Num ro de s rie Date d achat TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty 1 3 Refrigerator Care and Cleaning 21 22 English Version 4 Refrigerator Cleaning 21 Spanish Versi
9. Before making connection to refrigerator make sure it is not connected to any energy source If your refrigerator does not have a water filter it is advised to install one If your water source contains sand or related particles that can travel to the valve install a water filter near the refrigerator IMPORTANT Never use old or used hoses Always use new ones to have a better use and experience Connect always to a potable water source to avoid security and health issues Remove the ring plug 1 from the valve located at the top of such device Place compression nut and the ferule at the end of the pipeline Insert pipeline into the connection valve as far as possible Hold tightly while holding pipeline Compression K Nut 1 4 Hold on to the pipe from the handles or grabbers located behind the refrigerator loosing first the bolt holding the handle Afterwards insert pipe into the hole and tighten bolt to finalize 10 OPEN THE BYPASS VALVE Tighten all connections containing leaks Place access cover back on compressor 11 CONNECT TO REFRIGERATOR Fix pipeline in a way that it does not vibrate on the refrigerator or wall Push refrigerator against wall 20 CONNECTING THE WATER LINE 12 TURN ICE MAKER ON Turn ice maker switch into the ON position Ice maker will start only after reaching its operating temperature of 15 F 9 C or less It will automatically begin the ice production if
10. messages will follow after this warning symbol and the YN This is the safety alert symbol This symbol is a warning to potential dangers that could cause death injury word DANGER CAUTION or WARNING These words mean 4 DANGER 4 WARNING CAUTION or damage to the product You may be killed or suffer fatal damage if you do not follow instructions You may be killed or seriously injured if you do not follow instructions Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor injury All safety messages inform you of potential danger advise you on how to reduce the risk of injury and tell you what can occur if the instructions are not followed To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or personal injury the following precaution measures should be followed e NEVER disconnect the refrigerator by pulling the power cord always grip the plug firmly and disconnect it directly from the outlet Immediately repair or replace all faulty or damaged service cables Do not use cords that have cracks or abrasion damage on the length of the cord or on the plug e When moving your refrigerator take care not to roll over the electrical cord DO NOT store or use gasoline or other combustible liguids or vapors in proximity with this or any other electrical appliance e DO NOT permit children to climb stand or swing from the doors or shelves of the refrigerator This can caus
11. reach the best freezing Do not use Bread Wrapping Plastic container not safe for storing Containers without lids or seals Waxed paper or waxed plastic Thin wrapping paper or not water proof Freezing For fhe maximum use of your freezer do not store excess food Do not introduce a large amount of unfrozen foods that cannot be frozen within 24 hours no more than 2 3 pounds or 91 kg 136 kg of food per square inch of space in the freezer Sufficient space must be left in order for the air to circulate properly around the packages Leave enough space in order to close your refrigerator with out difficulty Storage times can vary depending on the type and quality of the food the way its package or packaging container used in comparison to air and humidity and the temperature it being stored in Ice crystals formed inside your package are normal it indicates the air and humidity inside your package have condensed NOTE Let warm foods cool off at room temperature for approximately 30 min then wrap accordingly with the methods mention above and freeze By letting your warm foods cool off before you introduce them to your freezer it will save you energy WARNING SUFFOCATING DANGER Adequate ventilation is required when using dry ice Dry ice is Carbon Dioxide CO2 When it evaporates it produces oxygen causing dizziness slight headaches unconsciousness or death Do not inhale these vapors and properl
12. s cercano Presione la opci n adecuada y tenga su tipo de producto Refrigerador n mero de modelo n mero de serie y ZIP c digo Postal listos GARANTIE LG ELECTRONICS CANADA INC GARANTIE LIMITEE DU REFRIGERATEUR LG CANADA GARANTIE Si votre r frig rateur s av re tre d fectueux en raison d un d faut de mat riau ou de fabrication lors d une utilisation correcte domicile pendant la p riode de garantie sp cifi e ci apr s LG Electronics r parera o remplacera le produit sur r ception de la preuve d achat d origine fournie par le d taillant Cette garantie est valable uniquement pour l acheteur original du produit et s applique uniquement aux produits distribu s au Canada par EG Electronics Canada ou par un distributeur canadien autoris P RIODE DE GARANTIE Remarque Si la date d achat d origine ne peut pas tre v rifi la garantie d butera soixante 60 jours partir de la date de fabrication R frig rateur cong lateur Syst me scell compresseur condensateur et vaporateur seulement Un 1 an partir de la date d achat Un 1 an partir de la date Sept 7 ans partir de la date d achat d origine d origine d achat d origine Pi ces et main d uvre pi ces Pi ces et main d oeuvre Pi ces seulement Le co t de la main d uvre sera a la charge internes fonctionnelles seulement du consommateur Les produits et les pi ces de remplacement sont garantis pour la
13. some models Pull the box as much as possible pick up the basket a bit 1 and pull it out 2 To install pull the cords to their fullest 1 Lock the supports of the basket into the slides of the cords 2 and push it all the way through 3 A WARNING EXPLOSI N HAZARD Do not use flammable cleaners Not following these instructions can cause death explosion or fire The refrigerator as well as the freezer do their own de freezing This process does not prevent the build up of contaminants therefore it is suggested that you clean both parts once a month clean spilled liquids immediately REFRIGERATOR CLEANING e Unplug your refrigerator Pull out all of the removable parts such as the vegetable and dairy doors Use a clean sponge or a soft rag and use it with lukewarm water mixed with detergent Do not use abrasive or concentrated cleaners e Hand wash it and dry it thoroughly Plug the refrigerator back in OUTSIDE Wax the outside in order to create better protection Make sure you use a product specifically design to be used for electro domestic products car wax is acceptable Use a clean soft rag and perform this task twice a year For metal made refrigerators do not wax simply clean it with water and detergent Do not use concentrated or abrasive products NOTE Avoid the usage of chemical products that contain phosphates or bleach INSIDE Allow freezer to sl
14. the position on 1 Read the section Connecting the Water Line e Wait 24 hrs for the freezer to reach its ideal temperature e Hand level the ice cubes e With your hand find the vents and move and package that might be blocking the air flow See the Multi Flow Section e When the doors are opened the warm and humid air enters To keep your refrigerator cool take what you need once and you re your food organized to make if easy to find Close the door a soon as you can e Wait 24 hours to stabilize the temperature If the temperature is cold or hot move the control until the desire temperature is reached After adding food to the refrigerator this will warm up It might take some hours for the refrigerator to reach its temperature Wrap the food evenly and before packing anything dry all the bins to avoid humidity If it is necessary pack the food according to the section Food Storage Guide Read Doors will not Close Correctly section ln humid weathers the air contains humidity which introduces it self if the doors are opened e lts normal that some water props get formed after the defrosting cycle is completed Life s Good 1 888 865 3026 USA Commercial Use 1 888 542 2623 CANADA www lg com
15. water supply is interrupted for many hours When the ice container is left out of its place for more than one or two minutes When the refrigerator will not be in use for various days ee SOUNDS The valve will emit a buzzing sound when the ice maker is full of water If the switch is placed in the off position the buzz will still be heard even when the water pipe has not been connected To avoid this sound move switch to O off position NOTE The ice maker can get damaged if the switch is kept in the ON position before the water pipe has been connected e While the ice maker is filling up with water and producing ice you will hear the sound of the ice falling and water flowing through the pipes PREPARING FOR VACATIONS Move the ice maker switch to the O off position and cut the flow of water going into the refrigerator If room temperature is at freezing point have a specialized technician drain the flow of water from the inner pipes certain models to avoid broken pipe related damage NOTE lt is necessary to have a water source when both water and or Ice dispensers are available in your product BEFORE START The water source is not guaranteed by the refrigerator manufacturer Follow instructions carefully in order to reduce damage Air located inside the water pipes can cause hammering or tapping causing damage to the inner pipes or water spillage in the inside of the refrigerator Call a qualified plumber to fix
16. Doors NOTE Handle top hinge and hinge cover appearance may vary from illustrations on this page EN WARNING e Disconnect electrical supply to the refrigerator before installing Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury Do not put hands or feet or metal sticks into the air vents base grille or bottom of the refrigerator You may be injured or receive an electrical shock e Be careful when you work with the hinge base grille and stopper You may be injured gt Left Door Open the door Remove the top hinge cover screw 1 Use a flat blade screwdriver to lift the tabs on the front underside of the cover 2 Lift up the cover Disconnect all wire harness 3 Remove the grounding screw 4 Rotate hinge lever 5 counterclockwise Lift the top hinge 6 free of the hinge lever latch 7 e Place the door on a non scratching surface with the inside up gt Right Door Open the door Remove the top hinge cover screw 8 Use a flat blade screwdriver to lift the tabs on the front underside of the cover 9 Lift up the cover Rotate hinge lever 10 clockwise Lift the top hinge 11 free of the hinge lever latch 12 e Place the door on a non scratching surface with the inside up EN CAUTION When lifting the hinge free of the latch be careful that the door does not fall forward Lift the door from the middle hinge pin and remove the door Place the door inside facing up on a nonscratching
17. G e The refrigerator is plugged and the control has been adjusted correctly Doors won t close correctly The condenser pipes are dirty Read Refrigerator Installation section to level refrigerator Adjust the food bins in order to free space between the doors and the shelves Push the containers and place the vegetable cover lid the panels shelves and any other container or bin in their right positions Read the section Using your Refrigerator Clean the seal rings and the surface they might be in contact with Use a piece of cloth with a small amount of paraffin and apply it over the seal rings Level the refrigerator Read the section Closing and Aligning the Doors Remove and place again the door according to the section Refrigerator Doors How to remove and reverse e The refrigerator is not leveled The food packages are blocking the doors e The ice bin the vegetable bin the panels and the shelves from the door are out of place or position DOORS WILL NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY e The gaskets are sticking e The refrigerator wobbles or looks instable e The doors were removed during the installation and they weren t properly setup e The door completely e The door is frequently opened hasn t been closed Read Doors Will not Close Completely already mentioned e When the door is opened warm humid air is allowed in the freezer
18. OTE The automatic Ice maker is only included in some models Check your specifications of your refrigerator WARNING PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD Avoid contact with any moving parts of the ejector mechanism or with the heater that releases the ice cubes DO NOT place your fingers in the automatic ice maker when the refrigerator is plugged in OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS After turning on your refrigerator the ice will start to be made between 12 and 24 hours Switch Sensor Ilce maker The ce maker produces 12 cubes per cycle in between 80 and 100 cubes in a 24 hour period depending on the temperature of the freezer the times in which the door opens and other using conditions amount of food in the freezer etc If the refrigerator is used before the connection of water to the ce maker was performed you must turn its dial o O off When the water connections are performed turn its dial to on The ice maker will fill up and start making ice between 12 and 24 hours after the refrigerator is turned on Throw away the first batch of ice Make sure that nothing interferes with the sensor When the ice reaches the sensor the ice maker will stop to make ce immediately It s normal that some ice gets stuck If the ice is not used frequently the older cubes of ice will be opaque in color smaller and with a strange flavor Zo ABOUT THE AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER ae MUST TURN THE SWITCH TO O OFF When the
19. ator through a narrow opening If it is necessary to remove the handles follow the directions below NOTE Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page DOOR HANDLE REMOVING 1 Removing Refrigerator Handle Loosen the set screws with the 3 30 Allen wrench and remove the handle e NOTE If the handle mounting fasteners need to be tightened or removed use a 1 4 Allen wrench Mounting Fasteners Set Screw Allen Wrench 2 Removing Freezer Drawer Handle Loosen the set screws located on the lower side of the handle with the 1 8 Allen wrench and remove the hanale NOTE If the handle mounting fasteners need to be tightened or removed use a Ya Allen wrench DOOR HANDLE INSTALLATION 1 Reinstalling Refrigerator Handle Place the handle on the door by aligning handle footprints to fit mounting fasteners and tighten the set screws with a 3 32 Allen wrench NOTE If the handle mounting fasteners need to be tightened or removed use a 1 4 Allen wrench Mounting Fasteners 2 Reinstalling Freezer Drawer Handle Place the handle on the door by aligning handle footprints to fit mounting fasteners and tighten the set screws on the bottom of the handle with a 1 8 Allen wrench NOTE If the handle mounting fasteners need to be tightened or removed use a 1 4 Allen wrench REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL REFRIGERATOR DOOR 1 Removing Refrigerator
20. correcci n de reparaciones no autorizadas Da o al producto causado por accidente plagas incendios inundaciones o actos por naturaleza Da o resultante de accidente alteraci n mal uso o instalaci n inadecuada 2 3 Reparaciones cuando su producto LG sea usado diferente a lo normal 4 5 Da os causados durante y despu s de la entrega 6 Reemplazo descuento o restauraci n de unidades compradas con rayones abolladuras o defectos La prueba de la compra se requiere y se debe proporcionar a LG para validar la garantia Por lo tanto estos costos ser n pagados por el consumidor Si el producto es instalado fuera del rea normal de servicio cualquier costo de transportaci n relacionado en la reparaci n del producto o el reemplazo de partes defectuosas ser n cargados al propietario N MEROS DE ASISTENCIA AL CLIENTE Para obtener cobertura de la Conserve su factura para comprobar la fecha de compra Una copia de su recibo Garant a de compra debe ser entregada cuando se le proporcione el servicio de garantia Para obtener informaci n Llame al 1 800 243 0000 24 hrs al d a 7 dias por semana 365 dias al a o Servicio de Asistencia Presione la opci n de men apropiado y tenga su tipo de producto Refrigerador n mero de modelo n mero de serie y ZIP C digo Postal listos Para obtener el Centro de Servicio Llame al 1 800 243 0000 24 hrs al dia 7 d as por semana 365 d as al a o Autorizado m
21. e serious injury to them and damage to the product Keep your fingers away from areas in which they can become caught such as the doors hinges and cabinets Be careful closing the doors when children are near e Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning or repairing NOTE We strongly recommend that any repair services be performed by a qualified professional Before replacing a burned out light bulb unplug the refrigerator or shut down the circuit breaker to avoid contact with a live wire the bulb could break while being replaced NOTE Setting the control to the OFF position does not disconnect the power from the light bulb circuit Do not keep bottles in the freezer compartment they A WARNING could explode after freezing and cause damage e For your safety this product should be properly grounded Have a qualified professional check the electrical circuit and outlet to ensure a proper ground connection Read all instructions before utilizing the product Utilize this product only as explicitly expressed in this guide e Once the refrigerator is operating avoid touching cold surfaces of the freezer with damp or wet hands the skin could become adhered to these surfaces e In refrigerators with an automatic ice dispenser avoid contact with moving parts of the ejector mechanism or with the heating mechanism that discharges the cubes DO NOT place your fingers or hands in the ice dispenser mechanism while the r
22. e are banned in Massachusetts Call an authorized plumber 5 TIGHTEN THE TRAP Tighten the trap until the sealing ring begins to grow NOTE Make sure it is not too tight this can break the pipe Washer Pipe Clamp Inlet End Clamp Screw 6 PLACE THE PIPELINE Place the pipeline between the cold water pipe and the refrigerator Place it through a hole in the wall or floor behind the refrigerator or next to the cabinet as close to the wall as possible NOTE Make sure there is a sufficient amount of extra pipeline 8 feet 244 mm coiled up three times with a 10 25 cm in diameter to allow free movement of the refrigerator from the wall after installation was made 7 CONNECT PIPELINE TO VALVE Place the compression nut and the copper pipe ferule at the end of the pipe and connect to the valve Make sure 25 CONNECTING THE WATER LINE the pipe is completely inserted into the valve Tighten nut carefully Saddle Type Shutoff Valve Compression Nut Packing Nut Outlet Valve Ferule sleeve NOTE Codes for 248 CMR pipelines of the state of Massachusetts must be attached to the connection Valves of this type are banned in Massachusetts Call an authorized plumber 8 DRAIN THE PIPE Open the main water source 1 and drain the pipe until water comes out clear Allow water flow from the bypass valve 2 and close after draining 1 4 of a gallon 1L of water 9 CONNECT PIPE TO REFRIGERATOR NOTES e
23. efrigerator is connected e DO NOT refreeze foods which have already thawed The Department of Agriculture of the United States in your Bulletin of Home and Gardens No 69 establishes that You can refreeze food that has thawed if they contain ice crystals or are cold and below 40 F 4 C Ground beef perishable food or seafood that is discolored or has an unpleasant odor should not be frozen or consumed Consumption of melted ice cream should also be avoided If the odor or color of food is questionable discard it The food may be dangerous to consume Partial thawing or refreezing reduces the quality of the food especially fruit vegetables and prepared meals The quality of red meat is less affected than other foods Use refrozen products as soon as possible in order to maintain their quality KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS A CAUTION This appliance is not intended for use by children persons with physical or mental disabilities persons with reduced sensory or mental capacity or persons with lack of experience or know how unless they have supervision or instruction in relation to the use of the appliance by the person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to assure that they do not play with the appliance Children becoming trapped or suffocated is not a problem of the past Discarded and abandoned refrigerators are a hazard even if they remain there for just a few days I
24. efrigerator is extremely heavy Make sure you protect the floor when moving your refrigerator for cleaning or servicing Always pull your refrigerator straight out when moving it Do not shift from side to side or walk the refrigerator when attempting to move it as this can cause damage to the floor WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD Keep all flammable materials and vapors such as gasoline away from the refrigerator Not following these instructions may cause death explosion or fire INSTALLATION 1 Avoid placing the unit near heat sources direct sunlight or humidity 2 lo avoid vibration the unit should be leveled If needed adjust the leveling screws to compensate for an unleveled floor The front should be slightly taller than the rear to ensure that the doors close properly The leveling screws can easily be turned by slightly tilting the front of the refrigerator turning the leveling screws clockwise niil y to raise it and counter clockwise ess to lower it REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION 3 Install the refrigerator in an area between 55 F 13 C and 110 F 43 C If the surrounding temperature is lower or higher than previously mentioned it can adversely affect the unit PN CAUTION Avoid placing the unit near heat sources direct sunlight or humidity ONCE INSTALLED 1 Carefully clean your refrigerator and remove and dust accumulated during shipping 2 Install accessories such as the ice bin do
25. erator may be turned off The energy saving function is also recommended during long periods of time spent away from home like vacation EN CAUTION To reduce the risk of door scratches please make sure that the refrigerator door mullion is always folded in If dew gathers on the refrigerator door mullion at any point deactivate the Energy Saving mode until the issue resolves itself ADJUSTING THE CONTROLS Your refrigerator has two controls that allow you to regulate the temperature the freezer and refrigerator compartments Initially set the REFRIGERATOR CONTROL at 37 degrees F and the FREEZER CONTROL at O degrees F Leave them at these setting for 24 hours one day to stabilize Then adjust the compartment temperature as illustrated above Refrigerator Control 32 F to 47 F O C to 8 C To adjust the temperature in the refrigerator compartment open both doors then press the REFRIGERATOR button to cycle through the range of available settings Freezer Control 6 F to 9 F 21 C to 13 C To adjust the temperature in the freezer compartment open both doors then press the FREEZER button to cycle through the the range of available settings ero y FREEZER dla Temperature Display lo change the temperature display from Fahrenheit to Celsius 1 Simultaneously press and hold the FREEZER and REFRIGERATOR buttons for more than 5 seconds 2 Do the
26. f you would like to dispose of your old refrigerator please follow the instructions below to prevent any accidents Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system that uses CFC s chlorofluorocarbons CFC affects the stratospheric layer of the ozone N MAY BECOME TRAPPED BEFORE DISPOSING YOUR REFRIGERATOR OR FREEZER WHEN NO LONGER IN USE e Remove the doors Leave the shelves in place so that children cannot easily become stuck in them aaa CFC DISPOSAL If you decide to throw out your old refrigerator ensure that CFC contaminants are properly disposed of by a qualified professional If you intentionally remove the CFC refrigerant you could be subject to fines or prison in accordance with environmental legislation in effect REQUIREMENTS FOR GROUND CONNECTION IMPORTANT Attentively read the following TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY WARNING _ ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY this appliance must be properly grounded Have a qualified electrician check your wall outlet to ensure that the plug is grounded properly 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle 3 prong grounding plug Ensure proper ground exists before use RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD Your refrigerator must always be plugged to its own outlet which is adequately grounded The energy current should only be 115 V 60 Hz A C and fused at 15 or 20 A This provides the best performance and prevents an overload which cou
27. he base grille NOTE Your new refrigerator is uniquely designed 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 14 REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION Aligning the Doors lo adjust the height of the doors use the wrench Included with the User Manual to adjust the bolt in the door hinge counter clockwise to raise or clockwise to lower When moving your refrigerator Note Your refrigerator is extremly heavy When moving the refrigerator for installing cleaning or service be sure to follow the next instructions 1 Adjust leveling legs up 2 Cover the floor with cardboard or hardboard to avoid floor damage 3 Always pull or push the refrigerator straight out when moving it Do not wiggle or walk the refrigerator when trying to move it as floor damage could occur ENSURING PROPER AIR CIRCULATION In order to obtain stable temperature the air must flow between the freezer and refrigerator sections As shown in the illustration below the cold air enters through the bottom part and circulates upward This air returns below the freezer floor and the rest of the air enters the refrigerator section through the top vent ULTI FLOW The cooling fan operates more powerful and effective than when in normal operation This is especially noticeable wnen new food is placed i
28. ightly warm up a small degree to prevent cloth from sticking In order to eliminate bad odors clean the inside of the refrigerator with a mixture of baking powder and lukewarm water one teaspoon of baking powder per cup of water Ensure that the powder dissolves thoroughly in order to prevent any sort of damage DOOR LINING AND GASKETS Use only a mild detergent such as dish soap PLASTIC PARTS Covers and Panels Do not use abrasive paper or rough products These could damage the product REFRIGERATOR CARE AND CLEANING BACK COVER WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Before you begin either Unplug the refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit breaker or fuse box NOTE Back Cover should only be removed by a qualified technician In order to get an efficient performance of your refrigerator clean the back cover of it at least twice a year REPLACING REFRIGERATOR LIGHTS NOTE The interior lighting for refrigerator uses LED lighting DO NOT try to change any LED module LED lighting should only be replaced by a qualified service technician REPLACING FREEZER LIGHTS ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Before replacing a burned out light bulb either unplug the refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit breaker or fuse box NOTE Moving the control to the OFF position does not remove power to the light circuit 1 Unplug refrigerator power cord form outlet 2 Use a screwdriver to remove the cover screw
29. l it unsafe dispose of it WHEN GOING ON VACATION If you decide to leave your refrigerator on when going away consider these steps 1 Consume all of the perishable items and freeze the rest 2 Empty the ice bin If you decide to leave your refrigerator off 1 Remove all of the food 2 Unplug your refrigerator 3 Clean and dry if well 4 Make sure the doors stay open use blocks or tape in order to prevent bad odors and fungi from happening Ze REFRIGERATOR CARE AND CLEANING WHEN MOVING If you decide to take your refrigerator with you when moving consider the following 1 Remove all of the food from it and place the frozen food in an ice chest with dry ice 2 Unplug your refrigerator 3 Empty the water from its tray 4 Clean and dry it with a rag 5 Pull out all of the removable parts and wrap them with adhesive tape 6 Depending on the model of the refrigerator lift the top part of the refrigerator so it can roll with ease or screw the levelers so if won t scratch the floor Consult to the section Closing and Aligning Doors T Keep the doors closed with the cable glued to the refrigerator cabinet with an adhesive tape When your refrigerator arrives to your home put everything back into place and read the section Refrigerator Installation in order to obtain installation preparation In case your refrigerator has a factory ice maker remember you have to reconnect the water supply N
30. l you are ready to eat them Berries should be selected and kept in their original packaging if there is any or in a paper bag closed halfway and set on a shelf Remove original packaging and trim any dirty or discolored parts Wash in cold water and drain Place in a plastic bag or plastic container and store in the crisper Leafy Vegetables Fish Consume fish or seafood the same day purchased Chef Fresh Store any meat in original airtight moisture proof packaging Rewrap if necessary Leftovers Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or aluminum foil Plastic containers with airtight lids can also be used STORING FROZEN FOOD NOTE For more information on how to prepare food to be frozen such in a way fo see the period they can be stored consult a frozen food guide or cook book Packaging A great freezing depends on how great you package the food When you seal the package make sure you remove all excess air and do not allow humidity A package that is incorrectly sealed will result in the transmission of bad odors contaminants inside your refrigerator and will cause your foods to dry Packaging Recommendations Use sealed plastic containers Use plastic containers with a smooth surface Package with aluminum foil of high resistance Wrap with paper layered with plastic e Use water proof plastic Use recommended plastic bags to store frozen foods Follow these packaging or container instructions in order to
31. ld cause a fire from the overheating of the cables It is recommended that a separate circuit be used for this appliance as well as a receptacle that cannot be disconnected with a switch Do not use an extension cable It is your responsibility and obligation to replace two prong outlets with that of an adequately grounded three prong outlet Do not under any circumstance cut or extract the third prong from the plug NOTE Before installation cleaning or replacing light bulbs you must disconnect the appliance from the power source When finished plug the appliance back in and adjust the thermostat to tne desired position USE OF EXTENSION CABLES We do not recommend the use of extension cables However if you still choose to utilize an extension cable it is absolutely necessary that it is listed in the UL in the United States or CSA in Canada that it supports three pronged plugs and that the electrical current support a minimum of 15 A and 120 V The use of an extension cable will increase the amount of space needed behind the refrigerator A WARNING REPLACING ELECTRICAL CABLE If the power cord is damaged it must be replaced by our service center or qualified LG technician to avoid any risk PARTS AND FEATURES Drawer Model Read this section to familiarize yourself with the parts and features of your new refrigerator NOTE This guide covers different model
32. led System Compressor Condenser Evaperaten 1 year In Home Service Except Model GR 051 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 SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT INCONVENIENCE 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 States 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 state to state THE ABOVE WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO 1 Service trips to your home to deliver and pickup install instruct or replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing or correction of unauthorized repairs 2 Damage to the product caused by accident pests fire floods or acts of God 3 Repairs when your LG product is used in other than normal single family household use 4 Damage resulting from accident alteration misuse abuse or improper installation 5 Damages caused during and or after delivery 6 Display discou
33. lem Se STRANGE SOUNDS OR SNOOZING VIBRATIONS e You need to adjust the leveling screws due the floor is unleveled or weak Read the Installation section e he refrigerator is not correctly positioned Modern refrigerators with a bigger storage capacity require longer periods of operation The motor will continue working when the room temperature is high The motor might be on between 40 or 80 of the time In high temperature conditions the capacitor might run on periods of time When adding or opening the door of the refrigerator it warms it up It s normal that the refrigerator to run more that usual in order to cool the bins Read the section Food Storage Guide To save energy take what you need at once order your food in order so it can be easily found and close the door immediately soon after you took out the food The refrigerator will take 24 hours to cool down completely Push firmly the Doors If they don t close Read Doors will not close completely below This will stop the air transfer and marked the motor to work longer and harder Clean the pipes of the condenser e he replaced refrigerator was an older model e he room temperature is hotter than usual e The door is being opened very often or there has been a big amount of food in storage IT LOOKS LIKE THE COMPRESSOR MOTOR STAYS ON TOO LON
34. mpra Esta garant a es v lida solo para el comprador original del producto durante el per odo de garant a mientras permanezca en los E E U U Incluyendo Alaska Hawaii y otros territorios de E E U U Periodo de Garantia del Refrigerador Congelador LG Refrigerador Congelador l a o Servicio a Domicilio Except Model GR O51 Sist Sellad me 0 7 a os l a o Servicio a Domicilio Except Model GR O51 Compresor Condensador Evaporador No se aplicar otro tipo de garant a a este producto LA DURACI N DE OTRAS GARANT AS INCLUYENDO LA DE COMPRA EST N LIMITADAS A LA DURACI N DE STA GARANT A LG ELECTRONICS NO SE HACE RESPONSABLE POR LA P RDIDA EN EL USO DEL PRODUCTO POR INCONVENIENCIA O CUALQUIER OTRO DA O DIRECTO O CONSECUENTE QUE PROVENGA DEL USO Y O NO USO DE ESTE PRODUCTO O POR ALGUNA VIOLACI N A LAS GARANT AS IMPLEMENTADAS INCLUYENDO LA GARANT A DE COMPRA APLICADA A ESTE PRODUCTO Algunos estados no permiten la exclusi n o limitaci n de da os incidentales o consecuenciales o limitaciones en cuanto al tiempo que dura una garant a implicita por lo que algunas de estas limitaciones o exclusiones pueden no aplicarse a usted Esta garant a le otorga derechos legales especificos y usted puede adem s tener otros derechos los cuales varian de Estado a Estado LA GARANTIA ANTERIOR NO APLICA A 1 Servicio a su casa para entregar recoger instalar o reemplazar fusibles caseros corregir cableado casero o plomer a
35. n the refrigerator compartment If the lining is damaged water or other substances air M could enter through the cool decreased efficiency vent causing Do not block any of these vents with packages of food This can interrupt the flow of air and cause temperature and moisture problems IMPORTANT Because air circulates between both sections any odors formed in one section will transfer to the other You must thoroughly clean both sections to eliminate odors To prevent odor transfer and drying out of food make sure you wrap or cover foods tightly See the Food Storage Guide section for details ICE PLUS Press the button ICE PLUS The LED light will turn on This function will remain activated for 24 hours and intensify the cooling speed of the freezer and increase ice production DOOR ALARM With this feature you will hear an alarm when the freezer or refrigerator door is open for more than 1 minute These tones will repeat every 30 seconds The alarm is cancelled when the door is properly shut To activate or deactivate Door Alarm press the button ALARM USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR ENERGY SAVING MODE NOTE Energy Saving Mode function is set from factory To activate or deactivate Energy Saving Mode open the doors and then press the ENERGY SAVING button for 3 seconds This function is recommended for added energy savings Some heaters to reduce excess moisture on the refrig
36. nt or refurbished units purchased with scratches dents or defects Proof of purchase is required and must be provided to LG in order to validate warranty Therefore these costs are paid by the consumer If the product is installed outside the normal service area any cost of transportation involved in the repair of the product or the replacement of defective parts shall be borne by the owner CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE NUMBERS To obtain Warranty Coverage Retain your Bill of Sale to prove date of purchase A Copy of your Sales Receipt must be submitted at the time warranty service is provided To obtain Product or Customer Call 1 800 243 0000 24 hrs a day 7 days per week 365 days per year Service Assistance Press the appropriate menu option and have your product type Refrigerator model number serial number and ZIP Postal Code ready To obtain the nearest Authorized Call 1 800 243 0000 24 hrs a day 7 days per week 365 days per year Service Center Press the appropriate option and have your product type Refrigerator model number serial number and ZIP Postal Code ready GARANT A Visite nuestro sitio web hitp www lg com LG Electronics GARANT A LIMITADA Estados Unidos de Am rica LG Electronics reparar o en su defecto reemplazar sin cargo el producto defectuoso en material o mano de obra bajo uso normal durante el per odo de garant a que se menciona a continuaci n desde la fecha original de co
37. nverted osmosis system is being blocked Replace filter if necessary b Allow inverted osmosis system storage tank to refill after extensive usage c Call a qualified plumber if the inverted osmosis water pressure problem continues REQUIREMENTS e 1 4 6 35 mm in diameter copper pipe to connect refrigerator to the water pipe Make sure both terminals are cut in squared manner 24 CONNECTING THE WATER LINE To determine how much pipe material is needed measures the distances between the valves located behind the refrigerator and the source of water and add to that 8 feet 2 4 m Make sure there is sufficient pipe material to allow the free movement of the refrigerator from the wall cold water source Water pressure should be between 0 138 and 0 82 MPa or 20 and 120 PSI for models not containing water filter and between 0 276 and 0 82 MPa or 40 and 120 PSI for models containing water filter A drill Adjustable 1 2 12 7 mm key Flat and Phillips style star screwdriver Two 1 4 6 35 mm diameter compression nuts with two sides to connect the copper pipe to the refrigerator valve If your current copper pipe has some reduction on the ends it will be necessary to get and adaptor found in hardware stores to connect the water line to the refrigerator It is also possible to cut such reductions with a pipe cutter and use the compression connections mentioned above e Bypass valve to connect t
38. o the cold water line The valve must have a water opening with an interior 5 32 3 46 mm diameter in the cold water connection point These valves can be located in any cold water connection package Before buying make sure such valve meets local standards and requirements INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Install the valve to the pipe that you use to drink water Connect only to a potable water source A CAUTION Connect to potable water supply only 1 CLOSE THE MAIN WATER SOURCE Open the nearest water faucet to let water flow and empty pipes 2 SELECT THE LOCATION OF THE VALVE Select the location of the valve that will provide a better access lt is best to connect to a vertical pipeline When connecting to a horizontal pipeline is necessary make the connection in the lateral or upper area instead of the lower area to prevent accumulation of sediment 3 DRILL A HOLE FOR THE VALVE Drill a 1 4 6 35 mm diameter hole in the water pipeline Remove jagged edges produces after perforation Make sure water does not reach the drill Not performing the 1 4 6 35 mm perforation can lead to a low or smaller ice production 4 TIGHTEN THE VALVE Tight the valve into the cold water pipeline with a tube trap Pipe Clamp Ng Vertical Cold Water Pipe Saddle Type Shutoff Valve NOTE Codes for 248 CMR pipelines of the state of Massachusetts must be attached to the connection Valves of this typ
39. on 30 Outside 2 French Version 57 Inside Walls 21 Door Lining amp Gaskets 21 Important Safety Instructions 5 6 Plastic Parts Covers and Panel al Requirements for Ground Connection 6 Back Cover 21 Replacing Refrigerator Lights 21 Parts and Features Replacing Freezer Lights 21 Power Interruptions Ce Refrigerator Installation 8 14 When Going on Vacation Ze Unpacking 3 When Moving 2e Installation 8 Installation of Base Grille 8 About the Automatic lce Maker 23 How to remove and install Handle g Connecting the Water Line 24 26 How to remove and Install the Troubleshooting Guide 27 29 Refrigerator Doors 10 11 How to remove and Install Pull Out Drawer 12 13 Closing and Aligning the doors 14 Using your Refrigerator 15 20 Ensuring Proper Air Circulation 15 Multi Flow 19 Ice Plus 15 Door Alarm 15 Energy Saving 15 Adjusting the Controls 15 Adjusting Control Settings 16 Food Storage Guide 16 Storing Frozen Food 16 17 Refrigerator Section 17 20 Refrigerator Shelves 17 18 Pantry lis Crisper Humidity Control 18 OptiBin Crispers 12 Crisper cover with interior lattice 19 Door Racks 19 Dairy Compartment 20 Egg Compartment Zo Freezer Section 20 Ice Bin 20 DuraBase 20 Durabase Divider 20 Glide Out Drawer 20 Tilting Door 20 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY MESSAGES This manual contains several important safety notices Always read and obey all of the following safety messages or damage to you others or the product All safety
40. or racks shelves etc in their proper places These are already packed to prevent any possible damage during shipping 3 Leave your refrigerator on for 2 to 3 hours before storing food inside Verify that there is a flow of cold air in the freezer compartment to ensure proper cooling Your refrigerator is now ready for use FN WARNING e Take care when working with the hinges base cover and stops etc You may injure yourself DO not place your hands or any tools in the air vents the base cover or in the bottom of the refrigerator This may cause injury or electrical shock INSTALLATION OF BASE GRILLE Uninstalling or Replacing the Base Grille 1 Remove the 2 screws from the bottom front part of your refrigerator see Figure A 2 Take off the cover Figure A Installing the Base Grille 1 Align the bottom cover and place in position Insert the 2 screws and twist in place see Figure B Figure B Keep a Proper Distance from Adjacent Objects Please keep the refrigerator af an adequate distance from other objects Insufficient spacing can reduce the refrigerator s freezing efficiency and increase electricity consumption 5 08 cm 2 REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION TOOLS YOU MAY NEED 10 mm Ya in 3 8 in Hex Socket Wrench Phillips Screwdriver Flat Head Screwdriver 1 4 in 3 30 in Allen Wrench NOTE It is always recommended that the doors be removed when it is necessary to move the refriger
41. ors and the evaporator The speed of the ventilator can speed up when you open the refrigerator door After each cycle you will hear a dripping sound due to the refrigerant liquid in your refrigerator Contraction and expansion of the inner walls can cause a slight popping sound e You will hear a dripping sound caused during the thawing cycle During the defrosting cycle the water might cause a dripping sound You can hear some tight air sound over the capacitor caused by the fan Running water can be heard during the defrosting cycle Due to its low energy consumption design of the refrigerator the fans will remain of while the on off switch activated the internal light of bin e Firmly plug the cord into a live outlet with proper voltage e Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker ting Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end e The Demonstration Mode disables the cooling system only the lamps and display work normally To disable open refrigerator doors and then buttons at the same time for 5 seconds Plug the refrigerator in a right voltage plug Unplug the refrigerator Unscrew the Light bulb and screw it again Read the section Refrigerator Care and Cleaning Plug again e Unplug the refrigerator before changing the light bulb Replace the bulb with a same 40 watts bulb for your local store Read the section Replacing Refrigerator Lights TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE a Prob
42. portion restante de la p riode de garantie originale ou pour quatre vingt dix 90 jours Les produits et les pi ces de remplacement peuvent tre neufs ou manufactur s Le centre de service autoris par LG Electronics garantit les r parations pendant trente 30 jours LA RESPONSABILIT DE LG CANADA SE LIMITE LA GARANTIE CI DESSUS SAUF TEL QU IL EST EXPLICITEMENT INDIQU CI DESSUS LG CANADA NE FOURNIT AUCUNE AUTRE GARANTIE ET REJETTE TOUTES LES AUTRES GARANTIES ET CONDITIONS EXPLICITES OU IMPLICITES L GARD DU PRODUIT CE QUI INCLUT SANS TOUTEFOIS S Y LIMITER TOUTE GARANTIE ET CONDITION IMPLICITE DE QUALIT MARCHANDE OU DE CONVENANCE UN USAGE PARTICULIER ET AUCUNE D CLARATION NE LIERA LG CANADA LG CANADA N AUTORISE PERSONNE CR ER NI ASSUMER AUCUNE AUTRE PROVISION POUR GARANTIES EN RELATION AVEC CE PRODUIT SI UNE GARANTIE O CONDITION IMPLICITE EST REQUISE PAR LA LOI SA P RIODE SE LIMITE CELLE DE LA GARANTIE EXPLICITE SUSMENTIONN E LG CANADA LE FABRICANT ET LE DISTRIBUTEUR NE POURRONT TRE TENUS RESPONSABLES D AUCUN DOMMAGE ACCESSOIRE CONS CUTIF SP CIAL DIRECT OU INDIRECT D AUCUNE PERTE D ACHALANDAGE OU DE PROFITS D AUCUN DOMMAGE PUNITIF EXEMPLAIRE OU AUTRE DIRECTEMENT OU INDIRECTEMENT ATTRIBUABLE TOUTE VIOLATION CONTRACTUELLE FONDAMENTALE OU AUTRE OU UNE ACTION UNE OMISSION UN D LIT OU TOUTE AUTRE CHOSE La pr sente garantie vous conf re des droits l gaux sp cifiques Vous pourriez dis
43. poser d autres droits suivant les lois provinciales applicables Toute clause de la pr sente garantie qui invalide ou modifie une condition ou garantie implicite aux termes d une loi provinciale est dissociable si elle entre en conflit avec la loi provinciale et ce sans affecter les autres clauses de la garantie LA PR SENTE GARANTIE LIMIT E NE COUVRE PAS CE QUI SUIT 1 Un appel de service pour livrer ramasser ou installer le produit renseigner un client sur le fonctionnement du produit r parer ou remplacer des fusibles ou rectifier le c blage ou corriger une r paration ou installation non autoris e 2 La d faillance du produit durant une panne ou interruption de courant ou en raison d un service lectrique inad quat 3 Des dommages occasionn s par la fuite ou le bris de conduites d eau le gel de conduites d eau des tuyaux de drainage restreints une alimentation en eau inad quate o interrompue o une alimentation en air inad quate 4 Des dommages attribuables l utilisation du produit dans une atmosph re corrosive o contraire aux instructions sp cifi es dans le manuel d utilisation de produit 5 Des dommages au produit caus s par un accident des animaux nuisibles ou des verrines la foudre le vent un incendie une inondation ou une catastrophe naturelle 6 Les dommages attribuables une mauvaise utilisation une utilisation abusive ou une installation une r paration ou un entretien inappropri du produit
44. replace the dairy compartment slide it in above the desired location and push down until it stops 2 EGG COMPARTMENT in some models Keep the eggs compartment in an interior shelf not in a door rack FN CAUTION Do not use the eggs compartment as a container for keeping ice in freezes it could break easily FREEZER SECTION ICE BIN In some models Pull the drawer as much as possible 1 Raise the ice box and take it out carefully 2 e lake the drawer off as much as possible and put the ice bin in the right position 3 DURABASE in some models To remove the Durabase push it back raise the front part and pull it up 1 elo put it back insert the Durabase in the rail assembly 2 the freezer compartment If it DURABASE DIVIDER in some models Allows organizing tne Durabase area in 2 sections For moving the divider just move it in the direction that you want FN WARNING There is enough space for the children to play EN WARNING In order to prevent accidents such as suffocation DO NOT let children and pets play inside the durabase TILTING DOOR in some models The tilting door provides an easy access to the frozen food How to use Incline the door downwards and pull it out FN WARNING Be careful when opening the door do not place your feet under the door or your hands inside the freezer you may hurt them in doing so GLIDE OUT DRAWER BASKET in
45. resulting in frost THERE S ICE ON THE FOOD e The ice maker has been installed Don t use the first ices made correctly e The ice has been on storage too long The food hasn t been packed in the correct way e The water supply contains mineral and sulfur e The inside of the refrigerator need cleaning e The ice bin needs cleaning Dispose of that old ice and make new THERE IS A WEIRD TASTE AND SMELL IN THE ICE e Pack again the food because it can transfer odors and tastes to the ice e You might need to install a filter in order to eliminate the odors and taste problems Read the section Refrigerator Care and Cleaning Empty the bin and discard the old ice cubes 28 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE e The cycle e It s more humid than usual refrigerator is in defrosting THERE S WATER IN THE DRAINING BIN THE REFRIGERATOR SEEMS TO MAKE TOO MUCH NOISE THE ICE MAKER IS NOT PRODUCING ICE OR ICE CUBES ARE FREEZING TOO SLOWLY THE ICE CUBES ARE TOO SMALL The sounds may be normal for your refrigerator e The smallest size of ice cubes is selected Door left open e The gaskets are dirty or sticky THE DOORS ARE HARD TO OPEN e he door opens itself as soon as you close it The ice maker is off e he water supply is down or not plugged The freezer temperature is warm THE ICE MAKER DOES NOT WORK e The ice cubes turn off the ice maker
46. s Your refrigerator could have some or all of the features and parts listed below The location of some of the parts may not correspond to that of your model O Refrigerator lemperature Control O Durabase divider Refrigerator Light O Pull Out Drawer Shelves GQ Freezer Light Optibin Crisper L Door Racks Keeps fruits and vegetable fresh and crisp Dairy Corner O Pantry EF Ice Maker O Ice Bin Durabase On some models A WARNING EXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARD Use the assistance of two or more persons to move or install the refrigerator Not following these instructions may cause injury to the back and other parts of the body UNPACKING Before installing your refrigerator remove any tape or temporary stickers Do not remove any stickers that feature warnings the model serial number or the technical label of the product located on the back of the refrigerator To remove adhesive tape residue rub it well with your fingers and a little liquid detergent Clean with warm water and let dry Do not use sharp instruments rubbing alcohol flammable liguids or abrasive cleaning products to remove the adhesive tape or glue These products can damage the surface of your refrigerator For more information see the section on Important Safety Instructions in their factory replace them The shelves come already installed position Remove the shelves and according to your spacing needs Moving Your Refrigerator Your r
47. same to convert back to Fahrenheit ADJUSTING CONTROL SETTINGS Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding food It is best to wait 24 hours before adding food to the refrigerator The mid settings indicated in the previous section should be correct for normal household refrigerator usage The controls are set correctly when milk or juice is cold to your liking and ice cream is firm The refrigerator control functions as the thermostat for the entire appliance 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 the temperature in the refrigerator or freezer begin by adjusting the refrigerator first Wait 24 hours after the refrigerator adjustment to check the freezer temperature If it is too warm or too cold then adjust the freezer control as well Use the settings listed in the table below as a guide CONDITION REASON RECOMMENDED ADJUSTMENT REFRIGERATOR section Adjust the REFRIGERATOR setting to the next highest number and wait 24 hours then check is too warm Opening the door often e Adding a large amount of food Room temperature is very warm FREEZER section is too warm ice is made too slowly e Opening the door often
48. shelf supports in the installed horizontal manner If not secured if can cause the shelves to fall which will cause your stored food to spill NOTE Make sure that the shelf is Sliding Shelves in some models You can slide some of the shelves in your refrigerator towards inside or outside like explained below To slide the shelf towards the outside Pull towards you figure To slide the shelf towards the inside Push until it stops figure B Figure Figure B In order to remove a shelf from a metal frame e Pull the shelf until it stops Incline the front of the shelf towards the top and pull forward e Lift the shelf in the manner it moves across the support openings To put back into place just reverse these steps Functional Shelves Folding Shelves in some models You can store tall articles like gallons or bottles just by simply folding the shelf in half PANTRY in some models For storage of meat or fresh food Adjust the control to desired temperature by moving from COLD to COLDER Pull forward to open Lift slightly and pull it out to remove COLD coe TEMP CONTROL COLDER 18 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR CRISPER HUMIDITY CONTROL in some models You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture sealed crispers Adjust the control to any setting between HIGH and LOW High keeps moist air in the crisper for best storage of vegetables e Low
49. such hammering on the connections before installing the water pipe To avoid burn damage or such never connect refrigerator to hot water pipes If you are to use the refrigerator before connecting it to the water source make sure the ice maker is the off position Never attempt to install the ice maker pipes in areas where room temperature is below freezing point When using any electrical device like a drill during the installation make sure device is doubly isolated or making ground to prevent risk of electrical surge or discharge All installations should be done considering local water and drainage requirements e If an inverted osmosis water filtration system is connected to the cold water source the water hose installation is not assured or guaranteed by the refrigerator or automated ice maker manufacturer Follow the next instructions carefully to minimize costly water related damages When having an inverted osmosis water filtration system connected to the cold water flow the water pressure for such system must be at least between 40 60 PSI or 0 27 MPa 2 8 kg f cm 2 4 2 kg f fom 2 28 kg f em 2 4 2 kg f cm 4 less than 2 3 seconds to fill a 7 oz of capacity cup O 2 liters If the inverted osmosis water filtration system pressure is less than 21 PSI or 0 14 MPa 1 5 kg f em 2 more than four 4 seconds to fill a 7 oz of capacity cup 0 2 liters a Identify if the sediments filter in the i
50. surface 10 REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL gt Left Door REFRIGERATOR DOOR CONT Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin 7 e Make sure the door is aligned with the cabinet 2 Refrigerator Door Reinstallation Fit the top hinge 8 over the hinge lever latch 9 Install the right side door first and into place Rotate the lever 10 clockwise to secure the hinge gt Right Door Install the grounding screw 11 and connect all the Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin 1 wire harnesses 12 Make sure the door is aligned with the cabinet e Hook the tab on the door switch side of the cover Fit the top hinge 2 over the hinge lever latch 3 13 under the edge of the wire opening in the cabi and into place Rotate the lever 4 counterclockwise net top to secure the hinge e Position the cover into place Hook the tab on the door switch side of the cover Insert and tighten the cover screw 14 5 under the edge of the wire opening in the cabinet Top Position the cover into place Insert and tighten the cover screw 6 TI REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE PULL OUT DRAWER gt Door supports Rail tabes 1 Removing Pull out Drawer IMPORTANT To avoid possible injury product or property damage you will need two persons to perform the following instructions e Pull the drawer open
51. switch is located in the ON position TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE UNDERSTANDING SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR Your new refrigerator might produce certain noises that your previous refrigerator did not lt is normal if you worry Most of the new sounds you will be hearing are actually normal and expected Hard surfaces like walls or floor can increase sounds and make them sound louder than they really are The following listhas a description of such sounds along with their causes TT RE OIT CON 07 2 ie e The thawing timer will make a click sound when such timer will start and finish Temperature controlling device will also make a click sound at the beginning and ending of the refrigerator cycle Problem e The plug is correctly positioned THE REFRIGERATOR WON T TURN ON presents failures e The refrigerator is in the defros cycle e Refrigerator is in Demonstration Mode THE DISPLAY SHOWS THE WORD OFF The refrigerator is plugged e The light bulbs are loose THE LIGHT WON T TURN ON e A light bulb has gone bad cf A fuse has gone bad or the circuit Demo Mode You will hear a bell sound caused by the flow of the refrigerant water pipe or objects located on the superior part of the refrigerator e Your refrigerator is designed to work efficiently to preserve your food at the desired temperature using the least of energy You will be able to near a pulsing sound coming from the ventilat
52. tal child and pet entrapment or suffocation risk DO NOT allow them to play inside of drawer Rail tabes EX WARNING DO NOT step or sit down on Freezer Drawer 13 CLOSING AND ALIGNING THE DOORS Closing the Doors Your refrigerator has two front leveling screws one on the right and one on the left If your refrigerator seems unstable or if you would like the doors to close more easily simply adjust the inclination of the refrigerator by following the instructions below 1 Plug the refrigerator into a 3 prong grounded outlet Move the refrigerator into its final position 2 Remove the base grille Refer to the section on Installation of Base Grille 3 Use a flat head screwdriver to adjust the leveling screws turning clockwise to raise the side of the refrigerator and counter clockwise to lower if lt may take several turns to adjust it to the inclination you would like NOTE Having someone push against the top of the refrigerator takes some weight off the leveling screws This will make it easier to adjust the screws NT O OG 4 Open both doors again and check to make sure that they close easily If not slightly tilt the refrigerator further back by turning both leveling screws clockwise It may take several more turns Make sure that you turn both leveling screws the same amount 5 Ensure that the refrigerator is even by using a level 6 Replace t
53. to full lower extension Remove the durabase by lifting it from rail system Fig 1 e Push the rails back into drawer cavity With both hands hold the center of the bar and push it in Durabase so that both rails go back simultaneously Fig 5 Fig 6 Remove the screws of the rail on both sides Fig 2 AA Se gh m ES M E N Ne CAUTION When removing drawer door do not hold it by the handle The door could fall down and you may be injured Grasp the door with both hands as pictured below when removing EN CAUTION When laying down the drawer be careful not to damage the floor or hurt your feet with the sharp edges on hinge side e With both hands hold both sides of the door Fig 3 and pull it up to separate it from the rails Fig 4 de REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE PULL OUT Lower door into final position and tighten the DRAWER CONT screws Fig 9 2 Installing Pull out Drawer Screws IMPORTANT To avoid possible injury product or property damage you will need two people to per form the following instructions e With both hands hold the center of the bar and pull it out to let both rails out to full extension simultaneously Fig 7 e With the rails pulled out to full extension insert the durabase in the rail assembly Fig 10 Durabase EN WARNING To prevent acciden
54. y ventilate the room while you use dry ice as USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR SECTION REFRIGERATOR SHELVES The shelving of your refrigerator can be adjusted to comply with your storage necessities Depending on the model you have in can include glass shelving or wired shelving The storing of your foods together and adjusting the shelving to different heights will ease to help you locate what you need This also helps your refrigerator to stay shut longer which will save you energy IMPORTANT While your refrigerator glass shelving are cold do not clean with hot or warm water The glass shelving may break if exposed to rapid temperature changes or hard impacts For your safety the glass shelving are made out of tempered glass so when at breaking they will fracture into tiny fragments NOTE Be careful while moving or relocating the shelves they are heavy If moving the shelves is required keep in mind to locate them in a safe environment to prevent them from breaking Adjusting Shelves Remove the shelves and adjust them to your convenience Removing Shelves Incline the front of the shelf in the direction indicated by figure 1 and lift in the direction indicated by figure 2 Pull the shelf towards you Replacing Shelves Incline the frontal part of the shelf 1 and guide the shelf hooks towards the openings at the height desired Then lower the front of the shelf 2 so the hooks can be inserted 3 in the
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