LG LFC20740SW/00, LFC20740ST/00 Owner’s Manual

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English Version 2
French Version 36

Warranty (Canada) 3 - 4
Safety Instructions 5 - 6

Grounding Requirements 6

Parts and Features 7
Refrigerator Installation 8 - 16

Unpacking your refrigerator 8
Installation 8

Base Grille 8
Removing, Reversing and Replacing

Your refrigerator doors 9 - 13

Pull out drawer 14
Leveling and door alignment 16

Using your refrigerator 17 - 25

Ensuring proper air circulation 17
Multi Flow 17

Door alarm 17
Setting the controls 17 - 18

Adjusting control settings 17
Food storage guide 19

Storing frozen food 19
Refrigerator Section 20

Refrigerator shelves 20
Chef Fresh 21

Crisper humidity control 21
Optibin Crisper 21

Crisper cover with lattice on inner surface 22
Design-A-Door 22
Dairy Bin 22

Egg Box 22

Freezer Section 23

Ice Bin 23
Wire Durabase 23
Tilting Door 23

Guide-out drawer basket 24

Filter 24 - 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 26 - 27
Power interruptions 27

When you go on vacation 27

About the Custom Cube Ice Maker 28
Connecting the Water Line 29 - 31

Troubleshooting Guide 32 - 35

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GARANTIE LIMITi E

Canada

LG Electronics reparera ou remplacera, & sa discretion, sans frais, le produit presentant des defauts de mat@iaux ou de
fabrication, dans des conditions normales d'utilisation pendant la periode de garantie indiquee ci-dessous & partir de la

date d'achat d'origine.

Cette garantie est valide pour seulement I'acheteur d'origine du produit pendant la periode de garantie en autant que cela
soit aux I_.-U., incluant Alaska, Hawaii, territoires am@icains et toutes les provinces canadiennes.

P_riode de garantie du refrig_rateur/cong_lateur LG

Produit Pieces
Refrigerateur/congelateur 2 ans

Syst_me scelle 5 ans
(compresseur, condensateur,

evaporateur)

Aucune autre garantie expresse est applicable ace produit. LA DURt_ DE TOUTE GARANTIE IMPLIClTE, INCLUANT LA
GARANTIE IMPLIClTE DE COMMERClALISATION, EST LIMITt_ ,g,LA DURI_E DE LA GARANTIE EXPRESSE. LG

ELECTRONICS NE POURRA I_TRE TENUE RESPONSABLE POUR TOUTE PERTE OU UTILISATION DE CE
PRODUIT, INCONVt_NIENT, PERTE OU TOUT AUTRE DOMMAGE, INDIRECT OU ACCESSOIRE, SURVENANT DE

L'UTILISATION OU DE L'INHABILITt_/_, UTILISER CE PRODUIT OU POUR TOUT BRIS DE GARANTIE EXPRESSE
OU IMPLIClTE, INCLUANT LA GARANTIE IMPLIClTE DE COMMERClALISATION APPLICABLE/_, CE PRODUIT.

Certains etats ne permettent pas I'exclusion ou la limitation de dommages accessoires ou indirects ou les limitations sur
la duree d'une garantie implicite, par consequent ces limitations ou exclusions peuvent ne pas s'appliquer. Cette garantie

donne des droits legaux et I'on peut en avoir d'autres qui varient d'un etat a un autre ou d'une province a une autre.

LA GARANTIE CI-DESSUS NE'S APPLIQUE PAS A :

1. Les deplacements de service & domicile pour la livraison ou la cueillette, I'installation, le remplacement de fusibles ou

de c&blage residentiel approprie, plomberie ou correction de reparations non autorisees.

2. Dommage au produit cause par accident, parasites, incendie, inondation ou actes de Dieu.

3. Reparations Iorsque le produit LG est utilise a d'autres fins qu'une utilisation domestique unifamiliale normale.

4. Dommage resultant d'accidents, de modifications, de mauvaise utilisation, d'abus ou d'une installation inadequate.

Par consequent, les frais encourus sont imputes au consommateur.
Si ce produit est installe & I'exterieur d'une zone de service normale, tous frais de deplacement requis pour la reparation

du produit ou le remplacement de pieces defectueuses seront imputes au proprietaire.

Main-d'ceuv re
2 ans (service & domicile, sauf modele GR-051)

2 ans (service &domicile, sauf module GR-051 )

NUMI_ROS D'E AIDE LA CLIENTI_LE

Pour obtenir une garantie Conserver la facture comme preuve de la date d'achat

Un exemplaire de la facture doit etre presente au moment oQ un service sous

garantie est fourni.

Pour obtenir un produit ou
de I'aide

Pour obtenir le centre de service Telephoner au 1-888-542-2623 (24 heures par jour, 7 jours par semaine)
le plus proche Presser I'option du menu appropriee et avoir le type de produit (refrigerateur),

Telephoner au 1-888-542-2623 (lun. au ven. 7 h a 20 h Central)

(sam. 8 ha 17h Central)

Presser I'option du menu appropriee et avoir le type de produit (refrig@ateur),

num@o de module, num@o de s@ie et code postal.

numero de modele, numero de serie et code postal.

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LIMITED WARRANTY

Canada

LG Electronics will repair or at its option replace, witouth 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 any Canadian Province.

WARRANTY PERIOD

MODEL# : LABOR: 2 Years PARTS : 2 Years
SERIAL NUMBER :

SEALED SYSTEM : 5 Years (Compressor; condense_; and evaporator)
HOW SERVICE IS HANDLED : Call 1-888-542-2623(1-888-LG-CANADA)and choose the appropriate

prompt. Please have product type (refrigerator)and ZIP Code ready.
See our website at http://ww_,_lg.ca

This warranty provides in-home service.

No other express warranty is applicable to lhis product. THE DUIL_TION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDINGTHE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, IS LIMITED TO THE
DUILtkTION OF THE EXPRESS WARILtkNTY HE REIN. LG ELECTRONICS USA, INC. SHALLNOT
BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVIENCE,LOSS OR ANY
OTHER DAMAGES, DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL,ARI SING OUT OF THE USE OF, OR
INABILITYTO USE, THIS PRODUCT OR FOR ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ME RCHANTABILITYAPPLICABLE TO

THIS PRODUCT.

Some provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitationo f incidentalor consequentialdamages or limitations on
how long an ilnplied warranty lasts; so these limitations or exclusionslnay not apply to you. This warrantygives
you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from province to province.

THE ABOVE WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO:

l. Service trips to your home to deliver and pickup, install, instruct, or replace house fuses or correct wiring, plumbing,

or correction of unauthorizedrepairs.

2. Damage to the product caused by accident, vermin, fire, flood, alteration, misues, abuse, improper installation,or acts
of God.

3. Commercialuse or use %r other than the intended purpose.

Therefore, these costs are the responsibility of the consume_

CUSTOMERASSISTANCE NUMBERS:

To Prove Warranty Coverage: Retain your Sales Receipt to prove date of purehase.

A copy of your Sales Receipt must be sublnittedat the time
warranty service is provided.

To Obtain Product, Customer; or

ServiceAssistance by phone:

or by Internee http:/iww_lg.ca

To Obtain Nearest Authorized

Service Center; Parts Distributm;

or Sales Dealer by phone:

Call 1-888-542-2623(1-888-LG-CANADA)and choose the
appropriate prompt.

Call 1-888-542-2623(1-888-LG-CANADA)and choose the
appropriate prompt. Please have your product type
(refrigerator)and ZIP Code ready.

or by Internee http://ww_lg.ca

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 riskof fire, electric shock, or injury
to persons when using your product, basic safety

precautions should be followed, including the following:

• NEVERunplug your refrigerator by pulling on 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
either the plug or connector end.

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

• DONOTstore or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

• DONOTallow children to climb, stand or hang onthe
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 beforecleaning or making any repairs.
NOTE:We strongly recommend that 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 break when being replaced.) NOTE: Setting
either or both controls to 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.

• 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 touchthe 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 NOTrefreeze frozen foods which have thawed completely.
The United States Department of Agriculture in Homeand
Garden Bulletin No. 69 says:

"...Youmay safely refreeze frozenfoods that have thawed if

they still contain ice crystals or if they are stillcold 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 icecream should be discarded. If the odor or color of
anyfood is poor or questionable, get rid of it. Thefood may be

dangerous to eat."
"Even partial thawing and refreezingreduces the eating quality

of foods, particularly fruits, vegetables and prepared foods.
The eating quality of red meats is affected lessthan 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

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.
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 collecton center of waste material and can be reused

after rework (recycling).

For take back, please contact with the local agency.

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 -_.

3-prong
grounding
plug ._,,-

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), 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.

Usethissectiontobecomemorefamiliarwiththepartsandfeatures,

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 Can Dispenser *

O Optibin Crisper

Keeps fruits and vegetable fresh and crisper

_ Customcube Icemaker *
O Ice Tray *

O Durabase
O Divider

Filter (Inside)*

O Dairy Bin
@ Egg Box *

O Refrigerator Door Rack
_ Freezer Light
O Pull out Drawer

*on some models

ExcessiveWeightHazard

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 tem._.pora,rylabels from your

refrigerator before us_gn, uo no[ remove any

warningtype labels, the model and serial number

label, or the echsheet (on some models), that is

attached to back wall of the refrigerator.

Toremove 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.

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 (_..m.) to lower it.

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

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.

.

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.

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from refrigerator.

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion or fire.

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.

TOOLS YOU MAY NEED

1/4in

I 1

Hex head socket wrench Phillips screwdriver Flat head screwdriver

HOWTO REMOVE DOOR HANDLES

To move refrigerator through ahouse door, it ma

necessary to remove the refrigerator door hand

1. Removing Refrigerator Handle

, Grasp the handle tightly with both

hands and slide the handle up (1)(this
may require some force).

• The keyhole slots (2) on the back of the
handle allow the handle to separate
from the mounting screws (3).

[] CAUTION: It could be damaged and

broken when you hit with hammer
while you remove and attach the

handle.

[] CAUTION: When you assemble or

disassemble handle, you must push
and pull with moment force.

3/8 in

Screws

mounted

on door

Keyhole slots

on backof

handle

HOWTO REPLACE DOOR HANDLES

1. Replacing Refrigerator Door Handle

o Align keyhole slots (1) on the top and

bottom of the back of the handle with
the screws (2) mounted on the front of

the door.

. Press the handle against the door

front, making sure that the screws (2)

go into the keyhole slots (1),

. Holding the handle with both hands,

press it firmly against the front of the
door and slide the handle down (3),

NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from

illustrations on this page,

Screws

mounted

on door

HOW TO REMOVE REFRIGERATOR DOOR (models without water dispenser)

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 cover screw (1).
=Disconnect door switch wire (2).

• Loosen hinge bolts (3).
, Lift off the top hinge (4),

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

I_ Right Door

• Loosen the cover screw (1).

• Disconnect door switch wire (2).
Disconnect wire harness (5).

=Loosen hinge bolts (3).

• Loosen ground screw (6),

=Lift off the top hinge (4),

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,

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2. Replacing Refrigerator Door

I_ Right Door

• Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin (7).

• Make sure the door is aligned with the cabinet,

, Replace the top hinge (4) installing hinge

screws (3) 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. And make sure the door is straight
and the gap between the doors is even across

the front.

• Install the ground screw (6).

, Connect the door switch wire (2),

• Tighten the cover screw (1),

I_ Left Door

• Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin (5),

, Make sure the door is aligned with the cabinet,

• Replace the top hinge (4) installing hinge
screws (3) 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, And make sure the door is straight
and the gap between the doors is even across

the front,

, Connect the door switch wire (2).

• Tighten the cover screw (1),

Note: To use like reference the previous image,

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