LG GM-L239STXL Owner's Manual

BOTTOM FREEZER

REFRIGERATOR

Owner’s Manual

Please read this guide thoroughly

before operating and keep it handy for

reference at all times.

REFRIGERADOR CON CONGELADOR INFERIOR

Manual de Usuario

Lea detenidamente estas instrucciones antes de usar el refrigerador y guárdelas como referencia para el futuro.

CONGÉLATEUR

INFÉRIEUR

RÉFRIGÉRATEUR

Manuel d’utilisateur

Veuillez lire ce manuel en entier avant de mettre en marche l’unité et conservez-le à portée de la main pour le consulter à tout moment.

Models / Modelos

LFX23961**, LFX23965**

P/No. MFL61994125

Visit our web site/http://www.lgservice.com

LG Electronics

LIMITED WARRANTY

United States of America

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

Product	Parts	Labor
Refrigerator / Freezer	1 year	1 year [In-Home Service (Except Model GR-051)]
Sealed System	7 years	1 year [In-Home Service (Except Model GR-051)]
(Compressor, Condenser, Evaporator)

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, 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 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, discount, 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:

To obtain Product or Customer

Service Assistance:

To obtain the nearest Authorized Service Center:

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.

Call 1-800-243-0000

(24 hrs a day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year)

Press the appropriate menu option, and have your product type (Refrigerator), model number, serial number, and ZIP/Postal Code ready.

Call 1-800-243-0000

(24 hrs a day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year)

Press the appropriate option, and have your product type (Refrigerator), model number, serial number, and ZIP/Postal Code ready.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

English Version	6
Spanish Version	38
French Version	70
Warranty (USA)	2 - 3
Warranty (Canada)	4 - 5
Safety Instructions	7 - 8
Grounding Requirements	8
Parts and Features	9
Refrigerator Installation	10 - 12
Unpacking your refrigerator	10
Installation	10
Base Grille	10
Removing, Reversing and Replacing	11 - 13
Pull out drawer	14 - 15
Leveling and door alignment	16
Using your refrigerator	17 - 27
Ensuring proper air circulation	17
Multi Flow	17
Door alarm	17
Control Panel features	17
Setting the controls	18
Adjusting control settings	19
Food storage guide	20
Storing frozen food	20
Refrigerator Section	21
Refrigerator shelves	21
Chef Fresh	22
Crisper humidity control	22
Optibin Crisper	22
Crisper cover with lattice on inner surface	23
Design-A-Door	23
Dairy Bin	23
Egg Box	23
Freezer Section	24
Ice Bin	24
Wire Durabase	24
Tilting Door	24
Water Dispenser	25 - 26
Filter	24 - 26
In-door ice bin	27
Care and Cleaning	28 - 29
General cleaning tips	28
Outside	28
Inside walls	28
Door liner and gaskets	28
Plastic parts	28
Condenser coils	28
Light bulb replacement	28 - 29
Power interruptions	29
When you go on vacation	29
About the Custom Cube Icemaker	30
Connecting the Water Line	31 - 33
Troubleshooting Guide	34 - 37

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY MESSAGES

This guide contains many important safety messages. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol. It alerts you to safety messages that inform you of hazards that can kill or Hurt you or others, or cause damage to the product.

All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the hazard signal word DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION. These words mean:

DANGER

WARNING CAUTION

You will be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, 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.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your product, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

NEVER unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull it straight out from the outlet.

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.

When moving your refrigerator away from the wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord.

DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

DO NOT allow children to climb, stand or hang on the refrigerator doors or shelves in the refrigerator. They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves.

Keep fingers out of “pinch point” areas; clearances between the doors and cabinet are necessarily small. Be careful when you open the doors when children are in the area.

Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning or making any repairs. NOTE: We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a qualified individual.

Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, unplug the refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit breaker or fuse box in order to avoid contact with a live wire filament. (Aburned-out light bulb may break when being replaced.)

NOTE Setting: either or both controls to the OFF position does not remove power to the light circuit.

Do not store bottles in the freezer compartment - they may break when frozen, causing damage.

The refrigerator-freezer should be so positioned that the supply plug is accessible for quick disconnection when accident happens.

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.

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this use and care guide.

After your refrigerator is in operation, do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment when hands are damp or wet. Skin may adhere to the extremely cold surfaces.

In refrigerators with automatic icemakers, avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector mechanism, or with the heating element that releases the cubes. DO NOT place fingers or hands on the automatic icemaking mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in.

DO NOT refreeze 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

CAUTION

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduce physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

DANGER: RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT

Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous, even if they will sit for “just a few days”. If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please follow the instructions at right to help prevent accidents.

BEFORE YOU THROW AWAY

YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR

OR FREEZER

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 CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons).CFCs are believed to harm Stratospheric Ozone.

This appliance contains fluid (refrigerant, lubricant), is made of parts and materials which are reusable and / or recyclable. All the important materials should be sent to the collection center of waste material and can be reused after rework (recycling).

For take back, please contact with the local agency

If you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make sure the CFC refrigerant is removed for proper disposal by a qualified servicer. If you intentionally release this CFC refrigerant, you can be subject to fines and imprisonment under provisions of environmental legislation.

GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS

IMPORTANT: Please read carefully.

TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY

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 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 (in the United States), 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.

WARNING

POWER CORD REPLACEMENT

If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, by our service center or by qualified personal by LG Electronics, to avoid some risk.

PARTS AND FEATURES

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	A	J
	B	J
	B
	C	K
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	D	E
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Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features. Page references are included for your convenience.

NOTE: This guide covers several dierent models. The refrigerator you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed below. The locations of the features shown below may not match your model.

A Refrigerator Light	J Dairy Bin	Ice Bucket
A Refrigerator Light	J Dairy Bin
B Ice Room	K Refrigerator Shelves	Ice Room Door
C Egg Box	L Freezer Light
D Snack Pan	M Turbo Motor
D Snack Pan

N Glide out Drawer

E Modular Door Bins

O Durabase

F Water Tank Cover

P Divider

G Crisper

*On some models

H Ice Bin

I Filter (Inside)

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

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.

3.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.

CAUTION: Avoid placing the unit near heat sources, direct sunlight or moisture.

UNPACKING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

Remove tape and any temporary labels from your refrigerator before usign. Do not remove any warning type labels, the model and serial number label, or the techsheet (on some models), 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.

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 when moving it. Do not wiggle or walk the refrigerator when trying to move it, as floor damage could occur.

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.Avoid placing the unit near heat sources, direct sunlight, or moisture.

2.To avoid vibration, the unit must be level. If required, adjust the leveling screws to compensate for unevenness of the floor. The front should be slightly higher than the rear to aid in door closing. Leveling screws can be turned easily by tipping the cabinet

slightly. Turn the leveling screws clockwise ( ) to raise the unit, counterclockwise ( ) to lower it.

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 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.

WARNING:

Be careful when you work with hinge, base grille, stopper, etc. you may be injured.

Do not put hands or metal sticks into air vents, base grille, or bottom of refrigerator. You may be injured or receive an electrical shock.

BASE GRILLE INSTALLATION

To install or replace Base Grille:

1.Remove the 2 screws from the bottom front part of refrigerator.

2.Place Base Grille into position and insert and tighten Screws.

To remove the base grille

1.Remove screws from Base Grille and remove.

2.Reattach screws to the base of refrigerator.

A proper distance from adjacent items

Please keep the refrigerator at a proper distance from Other things. Too small a distance from adjacent items may result in lowered freezing capability and increased Electricity charges consumption .

10	(5.08 cm) 2”

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

T O O L S Y O U M A Y N E E D

10 mm			1/4 in
1/4 in			3/32 in
3/8 in			Allen wrench
Hex head socket wrench	Phillips screwdriver	Flat head screwdriver	Allen wrench

To move refrigerator through a house door, it maybe necessary to remove refrigerator and freezer door handles.

NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page.

REMOVING REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER HANDLES

1.Removing Refrigerator Handle

•Loosen the set screws with the 3/32 ” Allen wrench and remove the handle.

NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need to be tightened or removed, use a 1/4 ” Allen wrench.

2.Removing Freezer Drawer Handle

•Loosen the set screws located on the lower side of the handle with the 3/32 ” Allen wrench and remove the handle.

NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need to be tightened or removed, use a 1/4” Allen wrench.

Mounting

Fasteners

Set Screw

Allen Wrench

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

REMOVING REFRIGERATOR DOORS

1. Removing Refrigerator Door NOTE: Handle appearance may vary.

IMPORTANT: Before you begin, turn the refrigerator OFF and unplug it. Remove food and any bins from doors.

Left Door

Loosen the screws and remove the cove on back side (see figure A).

Disconnect water supply tube by pushing back on the disconnect ring (3).

Loosen the cover screw (1).

Disconnect door switch wire (2).

Pull out the tube (4).

CAUTION: If a tube end is deformed or worn out, cut the damaged portion away.

Disconnect wire harness (5).

Remove the ground screw (6).

Loosen screws (7) and lift off the top hinge (8).

Place the door on a non-scratching surface with the inside up.

CAUTION: When removing top hinge, be careful that the door does not fall forward.

Right Door

Loosen the cover screw (1).

Disconnect door switch wire (2).

Loosen screws (7) and lift off the top hinge (8).

Place the door on a non-scratching surface with the inside up.

	(1)
		(1)
		(2)
(6)	(4)	(7)
		(5)

(7)

(2) (8)

(8)

Figure A

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

2.Replacing Refrigerator Door

Right Door

Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin (9). Make sure the door is aligned with the cabinet.

Replace the top hinge (8) installing hinge screws (7) to secure it.

Make sure the gasket on the door is flush against the cabinet and is not folded. Support the door on the handle side while securing hinge. Make sure the door is straight and the gap between the doors is even.

Connect the door switch wire (2).

Tighten the cover screw (1).

Left Door

Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin (10). Make sure the door is aligned with the cabinet.

Replace the top hinge (8) installing hinge screws (7) to secure it.

Make sure the gasket on the door is flush against the cabinet and is not folded. Support the door on the handle side while tightening. And make sure the door is straight and the gap between the doors is even.