LG LBC20514TT/01 Owner’s Manual

BOTTOM FREEZER
REFRIGERATOR

Owner's ual

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Models / Modelos

P/No. MFL61944106

English Version
Spanish Version

Warranty (U.S.A.)
Safety Instructions
Grounding Requirements

Parts and Features
Refrigerator Installation

Unpacking Your Refrigerator
Installation

Base Grille

Removing, Reversing and Replacing

Your Refrigerator Doors

Door Closing and Alignment

Using Your Refrigerator

Ensuring Proper Air Circulation
Multi Flow

Door Alarm
Setting the Controls

Adjusting Control Settings

Food Storage Guide

Storing Frozen Food

Refrigerator Shelves

Chef Fresh / Snack Pan
Crisper Humidity Control

Optibin Crisper
Crisper cover with lattice on inner surface

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Door Racks
Design-A-Door

Dairy Bin
Ice Bin

DuraBase
DuraBase Divider

Guide-Out Drawer Basket

Tilting Door
Wire Durabase

Frezzer Shelf

Care and Cleaning

General Cleaning Tips
Outside

Inside Walls

Door Liner and Gaskets
Plastic Parts

Condenser Coils
Light Bulb Replacement

Power Interruptions
When you go on vacation

About the Custom Cube Icemaker

Connecting the Water Line

Troubleshooting Guide

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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, INCONVlENCE, LOSS ORANY 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 deliverand pickup, install, instruct, or replace house fuses or correct house wiring or
plumbing, or correctionof unauthorizedrepairs.

2. Damageto the product caused by accident,pests, fire, floods, oracts of God.

3. Repairswhen your LG product isused inother than normal, single-family household use.

4. Damage resultingfrom accident, alteration, misuse,abuse,or improper installation.

5. Damages caused during and/orafter delivery.

6. Display,discount, or refurbished units purchasedwith scratches, dents, or defects.
Proofof purchaseis requiredand must be providedto LG in order to validate warranty.

Therefore, these costs are paid by the consumer.

Ifthe product is installedoutsidethe normalservicearea, anycost of transportationinvolvedin the repairof the product, or the
replacementof defective parts,shall beborne by theowner.

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.

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GARANTiA LIMITADA

Estados Unidos de America

LG Electronics reparara o en su defecto reemplazara sin cargo, el producto defectuoso en material o mano de
obra bajo uso normal durante el periodo de garantia que se menciona a continuacion desde la fecha original de

compra.
Esta garantia es valida solo parael comprador original del producto durante el periodo de garantia 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

Producto Partes Mano de Obra

Refrigerador/Congelador 1a_o 1a_o[Servicioadomicilio (ExceptoModetoGR-051)]

Sistema Setlado 7aSos 1aSo[Servicioadomicitio (ExceptoModeloGR-051)]
(Compresor, Condensador, Evaporador)

No se aplicara otro tipo de garantia a este producto. LA DURACION DE OTRAS GARANTIAS ,
INCLUYENDO LA DE COMPRA, ESTAN LIMITADAS A LA DURAClON DE ESTA GARANTIA. LG

ELECTRONICS NO SE HACE RESPONSABLE POR LA PERDIDA EN EL USO DEL PRODUCTO,
POR INCONVENIENCIA O CUALQUIER OTRO DANO DIRECTO O CONSECUENTE QUE PROVENGA
DEL USO Y/O NO USO DE ESTE PRODUCTO O POR ALGUNA VIOLACION ALAS GARANTIAS
IMPLEMENTADAS INCLUYENDO LA GARANTIA DE COMPRA APLICADA A ESTE PRODUCTO.

AIgunos estados no permiten la exclusi6n o limitaci6n de dafios incidentales o consecuenciales o limitaciones

en cuanto al tiempo que dura una garantia impticita; por Io que atgunas de estas limitaciones o exclusiones
pueden no apticarse a usted. Esta garantia leotorga derechos legales especificos y usted puede ademas 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
plomerfa correcci6n de reparaciones no autorizadas.

2. Da_o al producto causado por accidente, plagas, incendios, inundaciones o actos por naturaleza.

3. Reparaciones cuando su producto LG sea usado diferente a Io normal.

4. Da_o resultante de accidente, alteraci6n, mal uso o instalaci6n inadecuada.

5. Da_os causados durante y despu6s de la entrega.

6. Reemplazo, descuento o restauraci6n 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 Io tanto, estos costos seran pagados por el consumidor.

Si el producto es instalado fuera del _rea normal de servicio, cualquier costo de transportaci6n relacionado en la
reparaci6n del producto, o el reemplazo de partes defectuosas, ser_n cargados al propietario.

NUMEROS DE ASISTENCIAAL CLIENTE:

Para obtener cobertura de la Garantia: Conserve su factura para comprobar la fecha de

compra.
Una copia de su recibo de compra debe ser entregada

cuando se le proporcione et servicio de garantia.

Para obtener informacion:

Servicio de Asistencia:

Paraobtener el Centro deServicio Autorizado

mas cercano:

Lla me al 1-800-243-0000
(24 hrs al dia, 7 dias por semana, 365 dias al aSo)

Presione la opci6n de menQ apropiado, y tenga su tipo de
producto (Refrigerador), nQmero de modelo, nQmero de

serie, y ZIP / C6digo Postal listos.
Lla me al 1-800-243-0000

(24 hrs al dia, 7 dias por semana, 365 dias al aSo)
Presione la opci6n adecuada, y tenga su tipo de

producto(Refrigerador), nQmero de modelo, nQmero
de serie, y ZIP/c6digo Postal listos.

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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:

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.

To reduce the risk offire, electric shock, or injury
to persons when using your product, basic safety

precautions should be followed, including the following:

• NEVERunplug your refrigerator by pullingon the power cord.
Always grip the plug firmly and pull it straight out from the

outlet.

• Repairor replace immediately all electric service cords that

havebecome frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord

that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at

eitherthe plug or connector end.

•When moving your refrigerator away from the wall,

be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord.

• DO NOTstore or usegasoline or other flammable vapors and

liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

• DO NOTallow children to climb,stand or hang on the

refrigerator doors or shelves in the refrigerator. They could

damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves.

• Keepfingers 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.

• Unplugyour refrigerator before cleaning or making any repairs.

NOTE:We strongly recommendthat any servicing be

performed by a qualified individual.

• Beforereplacing 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. (A burned-

out light bulb may breakwhen being replaced.) NOTE:Setting

eitheror both controlsto the OFF position does not remove
powerto the light circuit.

• Do not store bottles in the freezer compartment - they may

break when frozen, causing damage.

• 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.

• Readall instructions before using thisappliance.
Use this appliance only for its intended purposeas described

in this use and care guide.

• After your refrigerator is in operation,do nottouch the cold

surfaces in thefreezer compartment when hands are damp or
wet. Skin may adhere to the extremely cold surfaces.

• In refrigeratorswith 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

handson the automatic icemaking mechanism while the
refrigerator is plugged in.

• DO NOTrefreeze frozen foods which have thawed completely

The United States Department ofAgricutture in Home and
Garden Bulletin No. 69 says:

"...Youmay 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 pooror 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

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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.

Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system that used
CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons). CFCs are believed to harm
stratospheric ozone.

IMPORTANT: Please read carefully.

TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY

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 _ ,,.f_-_

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.

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.

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) or ACNOR (Canada),

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.

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.

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Use this section to become more familiar with the parts and features.

NOTE: This guide covers several different 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.

O Digital Sensor Control

O Refrigerator Light

Shelves

O Temperature Control*
OChef Fresh / Snack Pan

O Can Dispenser*

_ Optibin Crisper

Keeps fruits and vegetable fresh and crisper

it]) Ice Bin

O Ice Tray (Inside of H)*
ODurabase

O Divider

O Dairy Bin
O Design-A-Door
O Egg Box

Refrigerator Door Rack
Freezer Light

Pull out Drawer

O Customcube Icemaker*

*on some models

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Use this section to become more familiar with the parts and features.

NOTE: This guide covers several different 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.

O Digital Sensor Control

O Refrigerator Light

Shelves

O Chef Fresh / Snack Pan
O Optibin Crisper

Keeps fruits and vegetable fresh and crisper

O Ice Bin

Ice Tray (Inside of F)*

l_Durabase
O Divider

O Dairy Bin

_1 Design-A-Door
O Pull out Drawer

1_ Refrigerator Door Rack
O Freezer Light
t_1 Customcube Icemaker*

*on some models

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Use this section to become more familiar with the parts and features.

NOTE: This guide covers several different 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.

O Digital Sensor Control

O Refrigerator Light

Shelves

O Snack Pan

Optibin Crisper

Keeps fruits and vegetable fresh and crisp

O Ice Trays*
O Ice Bin

Q Wire Durabase

O Dairy Bin
O Design-A-Door

OWire Freezer Shelf

O Refrigerator Door Rack

Freezer Light
Freezer Door Rack

*on some models

Use two or more people to move and install

Excessive Weight Hazard

refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

UNPACKING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

Remove tape and any temporary labels from your
refrigerator before using. Do not remove any warning-
type labels, the model and serial number label, or the
TechSheet that is attached to back wall of the refrigerator.

To remove any remaining tape or glue, rub the area
briskly with your thumb. Tape or glue residue can also be
easily removed by rubbing a small amount of liquid dish
soap over the adhesive with your fingers. Wipe with warm

water and dry.

Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable
fluids or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue. These
products can damage the surface of your refrigerator. For
more information, see the Important Safety Instructions

section.
Refrigerator shelves are installed in the shipping position.

Please reinstall shelves according to your individual
storage needs.

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.

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.

NEXT

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Clean your refrigerator thoroughly and wipe off all dust
accumulated during shipping.

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Install accessories such as ice cube bin, drawers,

shelves, etc., in their proper places. They are packed
together to prevent possible damage during shipment.

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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

To remove the base grille:

1. Grasp the grille with both hands.

2. Pull the grille toward yourself.
To install the base grille:

1. Place clips in openings in the metal panel.

2. Push the grille toward the refrigerator until it snaps
into place.

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. Toavoid 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.

A proper distance from adjacents 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 charge
consumption.

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HOW TO REMOVE DOOR HANDLES

TOOLS YOU

1/4 in

I _ 10 mm

Hex head socket wrench Phillips screwdriver

3/8 in

IMPORTANT: Before you begin, turn the refrigerator OFF
and unplug it. Remove food and any adjustable door or

utility bins from doors.
HOWTO REVERSE DOOR OPENING DIRECTION

(when converting from the left=opening type to right=
opening type)

1. Removing Refrigerator Door

• Remove the top hinge cover (1).

•Remove the 3 screws and lift off the top hinge (2).

•Lift the Refrigerator door (3) slightly and remove it.

•Use a flat tip screwdriver to pry off top hole cover (4)
and attach it on the right.

MAY NEED

Flat head screwdriver

_==_ 3/32 in

Allen wrench

1/4 in 1

•Loosen the screw (5), remove the stoppers (6), and
attach them on the left (on the opposite side).

•Loosen the pin (8) and remove it.

• Loosen the 2 screws (9) and the 2 screws (10), and
lift off the middle hinge (11 ).

•Use a flat tip screwdriver to pry off bottom hole cover
(7) and attach it on the right.

HOW TO REMOVE DOOR HANDLES

NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from illustrations,

2. Removing Refrigerator Handle

• Loosen the set screws (1) with the 3/32" Allen
wrench and remove the handle (2).

• Loosen the handle mounting fasteners (3)

with the 1/4" Allen wrench.

• Carefully pry off the plug buttons (4).

Mounting

Fasteners

Set Screw

Allen Wrench

• Install the plug buttons (4) on the left side.

• Install the handle mounting fasteners (3)

on the right side.

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