LG LBN20512ST 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.

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Models / Modèles

LBN22517**, LDN20517**

LBN20511**, LBN20512**

P/No. MFL61944122

LG ELECTRONICS CANADA, INC.

LG REFRIGERATOR LIMITED WARRANTY - Canada

WARRANTY: Should your LG Refrigerator (“Product”) fail due to a defect in material or workmanship under normal home use during the warranty

period set forth below, LG Canada will at its option repair or replace the Product upon receipt of proof of original retail purchase. This warranty is

valid only to the original retail purchaser of the product and applies only to a Product distributed in Canada by LG Canada or an authorized Canadian distributor thereof. The warranty only applies to Products located and used within Canada.

WARRANTY PERIOD: (Note: If the original date of purchase can not be verified, the warranty will begin sixty

(60) days from the date of manufacture).

Refrigerator/Freezer Sealed System (Compressor, Condenser, and Evaporator only)

One (1) year from the date of original retail purchase

Parts and Labor (internal/functional parts only)

µ Replacement products and parts are warranted for the remaining portion of the original warranty period or ninety (90) days, whichever is greater.

Replacement products and parts may be new or remanufactured.

LG Authorized Service Center warranties their repair work for thirty (30) days

LG CANADA’S SOLE LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY SET OUT ABOVE. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED ABOVE, LG CANADA MAKES NO AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS RESPECTING THE PRODUCT, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NO REPRESENTATIONS SHALL BE BINDING ON LG CANADA. LG CANADA DOES

NOT AUTHORIZE ANY PERSON TO CREATE OR ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER WARRANTY OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT. TO THE EXTENT THAT ANY WARRANTY OR CONDITION IS IMPLIED BY LAW, IT IS LIMITED TO THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIOD ABOVE. LG CANADA, THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL,

CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, DIRECT OR INDIRECT DAMAGES, LOSS OF GOODWILL, LOST PROFITS, PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE, WHETHER ARISING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY CONTRACTUAL BREACH, FUNDAMENTAL OR OTHERWISE, OR FROM ANY ACTS OR OMISSIONS, TORT, OR OTHERWISE.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which may vary from province to province depending on applicable

provincial laws. Any term of this warranty that negates or varies any implied condition or warranty under provincial law is severable where it conflicts with provincial law without affecting the remainder of this warranty’s terms.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:

One (1) year from the date of original retail purchase

Parts and Labor Parts only

Seven (7) years from the date of original retail purchase

(Consumer will be charged for labor)

1. Service trips to deliver, pick up, or install the product; instructing a customer on operation of the product; repair or replacement of

fuses or correction of wiring, or correction of unauthorized repairs/installation.

2. Failure of the product to perform during power failures and interruptions or inadequate electrical service.

3. Damage caused by leaky or broken water pipes, frozen water pipes, restricted drain lines, inadequate or interrupted water supply or

inadequate supply of air.

4. Damage resulting from operating the Product in a corrosive atmosphere or contrary to the instructions outlined in the Product

owner’s manual.

5. Damage to the Product caused by accidents, pests and vermin, lightning, wind, fire, floods, or acts of God.

6. Damage resulting from the misuse, abuse, improper installation, repair, or maintenance of the Product. Improper repair includes use

of parts not approved or specified by LG Canada.

7. Damage or product failure caused by unauthorized modification or alteration, or use for other than its intended purpose, or resulting

from any water leakage due to improper installation.

8. Damage or Product failure caused by incorrect electrical current, voltage, commercial or industrial use, or use of accessories,

components, or cleaning products that are not approved by LG Canada.

9. Damage caused by transportation and handling, including scratches, dents, chips, and/or other damage to the finish of your product,

unless such damage results from defects in materials or workmanship and is reported within one (1) week of delivery.

10. Damage or missing items to any display, open box, discounted, or refurbished Product.

11. Products with original serial numbers that have been removed, altered, or cannot be readily determined. Model and Serial numbers,

along with original retail sales receipt, are required for warranty validation.

12. Increases in utility costs and additional utility expenses.

13. Replacement of light bulbs, filters, or any consumable parts.

14. Repairs when your Product is used in other than normal and usual household use (including, without limitation, commercial use, in

offices or recreational facilities) or contrary to the instructions outlined in the Product owner’s manual.

15. Costs associated with removal of the Product from your home for repairs.

16. The removal and reinstallation of the Product if it is installed in an inaccessible location or is not installed in accordance with

published installation instructions, including the Product owner’s and installation manuals.

17. Accessories to the Product such as door bins, drawers, handles, shelves, etc. Also excluded are parts besides those that were

originally included with the Product.

All costs associated with the above excluded circumstances shall be borne by the consumer.

For complete warranty details and customer assistance,

Write your warranty information below:

please call or visit our website:

Product Registration Information:

Call 1-888-542-2623 (24 hours a day, 365 days a year) and

select the appropriate option from the menu, or visit our website

at http://www.lg.ca

Model:

Serial Number:

Date of Purchase:

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warranty (Canada)

English Version 4 French Version 36

Safety Instructions 5 -6

Grounding Requirements

Parts and Features

Refrigerator Installation

Unpacking Your Refrigerator Installation

Base Grille

Removing, Reversing and Replacing

Your Refrigerator Doors

For Drawer Models For Swing Models

Remove and Install the Pull Out Drawer 13 - 14

Door Closing and Alignment

Using Your Refrigerator 20 -27

Ensuring Proper Air Circulation 18 Multi Flow Door Alarm Setting the Controls 18 -19 Adjusting Control Settings 19 Food Storage Guide 20 Storing Frozen Food 20 Refrigerator Shelves 21 Chef Fresh / Snack Pan 22

2-3

7 - 9

-17

10 10

11 -17

Crisper Humidity Control 22 Optibin Crisper 22

Crisper cover with lattice on inner surface 23

Door Racks 23 Design-A-Door 23

Dairy Bin 24

Ice Bin 24 DuraBase 24 DuraBase Divider 24

Guide-Out Drawer Basket 25 Tilting Door 25

Wire Durabase 25 Freezer Shelf 25

Care and Cleaning 26 -27

General Cleaning Tips 26 Outside 26

Inside Walls 26 Door Liner and Gaskets 26 Plastic Parts 26 Condenser Coils 26 Light Bulb Replacement Power Interruptions 27 When you go on vacation 27

About the Custom Cube Icemaker

Connecting the Water Line 29 -

Troubleshooting Guide 32 -35

26 -27

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:

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

DANGER

WARNING

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

CAUTION

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.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury, or product damage only.

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. (Aburnedout light bulb may break when being replaced.) 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.

NOTE: Setting

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.

appliance.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the

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 If you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make sure CFC’s (chlorofluorocarbons). CFC’s are believed to harm the CFC refrigerant is removed for proper disposal by a stratospheric ozone. qualified servicer. If you intentionally release this CFC

refrigerant, you can be subject to fines and imprisonment under provisions of environmental legislation.

GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS

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 V, 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) 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.

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

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.

Digital Sensor Control

Refrigerator Light

Shelves

Temperature Control*

Chef Fresh / Snack Pan

Can Dispenser*

Optibin Crisper

Keeps fruits and vegetable fresh and crisper

Ice Bin

Ice Tray (Inside of H)*

Durabase

Divider

Dairy Bin

Design-A-Door

Egg Box

Refrigerator Door Rack

Freezer Light

Pull out Drawer

Custom cube Icemaker*

*On some models

PARTS AND FEATURES

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

Digital Sensor Control

Refrigerator Light

Shelves

Chef Fresh / Snack Pan

Optibin Crisper Keeps fruits and vegetable fresh and crisper

Ice Bin

Ice Tray (Inside of F)*

Durabase

Divider

Dairy Bin

Design-A-Door

Pull out Drawer

Refrigerator Door Rack

Freezer Light

Custom cube Icemaker*

*On some models

PARTS AND FEATURES

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

Digital Sensor Control

A B

Refrigerator Light

Shelves

Snack Pan

Optibin Crisper Keeps fruits and vegetable fresh and crisp

Ice Trays*

F G

Ice Bin

Wire Durabase

Dairy Bin

Design-A-Door

Wire Freezer Shelf

Refrigerator Door Rack

Freezer Light

Freezer Door Rack

*On some models

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.

UNPACKING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

Remove tape and any temporary labels from your refrigerator before using. Do not remove any warningtype labels, the model and serial number label, or the Tech Sheet 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 charge consumption.

(5.08 cm) 2”

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

REMOVING,REVERSING AND REPLACING

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

10 mm 1/4 in 3/8 in

Hex head socket wrench

Other Important and necessary tools are: 1/4 inch socket wrench 10mm open-end wrench

•

Adjustable wrench Flat 2-inch putty knife

•

No. 2 Phillips screwdriver

•

REFRIGERATOR DOORS (For Drawer Type Models)

Flat head screwdriver

Allen wrench

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

HOW TO REVERSE DOOR OPENING DIRECTION (when converting from the left-opening type to rightopening type)

1. Removing Refrigerator Door

Gently pry off the Top Hinge Cover with a flat head screwdriver

•

and remove (1). Using 10 mm socket wrench, remove the 3 bolts and lift off the

•

Top Hinge. Set parts aside (2).

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

•

Pry off the cover (4) using a slotted screwdriver to find the hole screw and attach it on the right.

Loosen the screws (5), remove the stopper (6) and attach them on the left (on the opposite side).

Using a ¼-inch socket wrench, loosen and remove

Hinge Pin (8) from the Middle Hinge Pin Bracket.

NOTE: At this point the door will be loose, lift up

door slightly 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.

1/4 in 3/32 in

HOW TO REMOVE DOOR HANDLES

NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from illustrations

on this page

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 loosen the plug buttons with your fingers (4).

The buttons can be unscrewed with your fingers, rotating the pieces counter clockwise, and then the piece will be loose and fall. The buttons were installed without some pressure, for this reason the action can be done with your forefinger or thumb finger or with both.

•

Install the plug buttons (4) on the left side. Install the handle mounting fasteners (3)

•

on the right side.

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

3. Replacing Refrigerator Handle

Turn handle upside down (5)

••Place the handle (2) on the door by adjusting handle

footprints to fit mounting fastners and tighten the set

screws (1) with the 3/32 ” Allen wrench.

4.Installing Refrigerator Door

•

Install the middle hinge (1) on the opposite side with the screws (2), and the screw (3).

Install the door (4) so that it fits onto the middle hinge

•

pin (5).

Install the top hinge (6) with screws.

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Reinstall top hinge cover (7).

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