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thoroughly before
operating and keep it handy
for reference at all imes.
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Models/Modeles/Modelos
LFC21770**, LFC25770**
TABLEOFCONIENIS
WARRANTY
Product Registration Information ............................ 3
iMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Basic Safety Precautions ........................................ 5
CFC Disposal .......................................................... 5
Grounding Requirements ........................................ 6
PARTS AND FEATURES
Parts And Features ............................................... 11
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION
Unpacking Your Refrigerator ................................ 12
Installation ............................................................ 12
Base Cover .......................................................... 12
Removing And Replacing
Your Refrigerator Handles And Doors ................. 13
Leveling And Door Alignment ............................... 19
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Ensuring Proper Air Circulation ............................ 20
Multi-Flow ............................................................. 20
Setting The Controls ............................................ 20
Adjusting Control Settings .................................... 21
Food Storage Guide ............................................. 21
Storing Frozen Food ............................................ 22
Refrigerator Shelves ............................................ 23
Crisper Humidity Control ...................................... 24
Removing Crisper ................................................ 24
Glide'N'Serve ....................................................... 24
Modular Door Bin ................................................. 25
Dairy Bin ............................................................... 25
Utility Bin .............................................................. 25
Ice Bin .................................................................. 25
Tilt-Out Door Basket ............................................. 26
Durabase .............................................................. 26
Durabase Divider ................................................. 26
Pull out Drawer ..................................................... 26
THANK YOU!
Congratulations on your purchase
and welcome to the LG family.
Your new LG Bottom-Freezer
Refrigerator combines the most
advanced cooling technology
with simple operation and high
efficiency. By following the
operating and care instructions in
this manual, your refrigerator will
provide you with many years of
reliable service.
CARE AND CLEANING
General Cleaning Tips ......................................... 27
Outside ................................................................. 27
Inside Walls .......................................................... 27
Door Liner And Gaskets ....................................... 27
Plastic Parts ......................................................... 27
Condenser Coils ................................................... 27
Light Bulb Replacement ....................................... 27
Power Interruptions .............................................. 28
When You Go On Vacation .................................. 28
When You Move ................................................... 28
TROUBLESHOOTING
Understandingsoundsyoumay hear........................ 37
Your LG Refrigerator will be repaired or replaced, at LG's option, if it proves to be defective in material or workmanship
under normal use, during the warranty period ("Warranty Period") set forth below, effective from the date ("Date of
Purchase") of original consumer purchase of the product. This warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the
product and effective only when used in the United States, including Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. Territories.
WARRANTY PERIOD:
REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER
LABOR: One Year from the Date of Purchase.
PARTS: One Year from the Date of Purchase.
SEALED SYSTEM (Compressor, Condenser, and
Evaporator)
LABOR: One Year from the Date of Purchase.
PARTS: Seven years from the Date of Purchase.
Replacement Units and Repair Parts are warranted for
the remaining portion of the original unit's warranty
period.
HOW SERVICE IS HANDLED:
In-Home Service (Except Model GR051):
Please retain dealer's dated bill of sale or delivery
ticket as evidence of the Date of Purchase for proof of
warranty, and submit a copy of the bill of sale to the
service person at the time warranty service is
provided.
Please call 1=800-243=0000 and choose the
appropriate option to locate your nearest LG
Authorized Service Center. (Phones are answered
24 hours a day, 365 days per year.)
Or visit our website at: http://wwwJgservice.com
THiS WARRANTY iS iN LiEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR iMPLiED, iNCLUDiNG WITHOUT
LIMiTATiON, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TO THE
EXTENT ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS REQUIRED BY LAW, IT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE EXPRESS
WARRANTY PERIOD ABOVE. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR iTS U.S. DISTRIBUTOR SHALL BE LIABLE
FOR ANY iNCiDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, iNDiRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE,
iNCLUDING WITHOUT LiMiTATiON, LOST REVENUES OR PROFITS, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE WHETHER
BASED iN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusion or limitation may not
apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.
THIS LiMiTED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO:
Service trips to your home to deliver, pick up, and/or install the product, instruct, or replace house fuses or correct wiring, or
correction of unauthorized repairs.
Damages or operating problems that result from misuse, abuse, operation outside environmental specifications or contrary to the
requirements of precautions in the Operating Guide, accident, vermin, fire, flood, improper installation, acts of God, unauthorized
modification or alteration, incorrect electrical current or voltage, or commercial use, or use for other than intended purpose.
Repairs when your LG refrigerator is used in other than normal, single-family household use.
Damages caused during and/or after delivery.
Display, discount, or refurbish units purchased with scratches, dents, or defects.
The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances shall be borne by the consumer.
Proof of purchase is required and must be provided to LG in order to validate warranty.
CUSTOMER iNTERACTiVE CENTER NUMBERS
To obtain Customer Assistance, Product Information, or
Dealer or Authorized Service Center location:
TO CONTACT LG ELECTRONICS BY MAIL:
LG Customer Interactive Center
P. O. Box 240007
201 James Record Road
Huntsville, Alabama 35813
ATTN: CtC
Call 1=800=243=0000 (24 hours a day, 365 days per year)
and select the appropriate option from the menu.
Or visit our website at: http://us.lgservice.com
visit our web site/http://www.lg.ca LG Electronics
LIMITED WARRANTY
CANADA
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 Canada.
WARRANTY PERIOD:
REFRIG ERATOR/FREEZER
LABOR: One Year from the Date of Purchase.
PARTS: One Year from the Date of Purchase.
SEALED SYSTEM (Compressor, Condenser, and Evaporator)
LABOR: One Year from the Date of Purchase.
PARTS: Seven years from the Date of Pumhase.
Replacement Units and Repair Parts am warranted for the remaining portion of the original unit's wammty
period.
No other express WZUTzmtyis 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 _dlowthe exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequentigd damages or limitations on how
long zulimplied warranty lasts; so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This wzurzultygives you
specific legal rights and you may also have other rights whidl vaU from state to state.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO:
Service trips to your home to deliver, pick up, and/or install the product, instruct, or replace house fuses or correct
wiring, or correction of mmuthorized repairs.
Damages or operating problems that result fi'om misuse, abuse, operation outside environmental specifications or
contrary to the requirements of precautions in the Operating Guide, accident, vermin, fire, flood, improper
installation, acts of God, unauthorized modification or alteration, incorrect electrical current or voltage, or
commercial use, or use for other than intended purpose.
Repairs when your LG mfi'igerator is used in other than normal, single-family household use.
Damages caused during and/or after delivery.
Display, discount, or refilrbish units purchased with scratches, dents, or detects.
The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances shall be borne by the consumer.
Proof of purchase is required and must be provided to LG in order to validate warranty.
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE NUMBERS:
To obtain Warranty Coverage: Retain your Bill of Sale to prove date of purchase.
A Copy of your Sides Receipt must be submitted at the time
warranty service is provided.
To obtain Product or Customer
Service Assistance:
Call 1-888-542-2623
Press the appropriate menu option, grad have your product
type (Refligerator), model numbel; serial numbel; guld
ZIP/Postal Code ready.
To obtain the nearest
Authorized Service Center:
Call 1-888-542-2623
Pless the appropriate option, guldhave your product type
(Refrigerator), model num bel; serial numbel; gradZIP/Postal
Code ready.
BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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,
m__ 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.
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.
Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system that used
CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons). CFCs are believed to harm
stratospheric ozone.
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.
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.
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.
groundingtype
3-prong
wallreceptacle_._ ,
grounding
plug ._,,-
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
3-prong _i_nrd !i!!se
r
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.
• 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.
•Keep fingers out of pinch point areas; clearances between
the doors and cabinet are necessarily small. Be careful
closing doors when children are in the area.
•This refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance
with the Attention Installer Instructions that were taped to
the front of the refrigerator.
• Don't touch the lamp, in case of light on the long time,
Because it can be very hot.
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 (USA), 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.
• 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
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. Read all instructions before using this appliance.
1. When connecting the power
The dedicated outlet should be used.
•Using several devices at one
outlet may cause fire.
•The electric leakage breaker
may damage food and the
dispenser may be leaked.
Do not allow the power cord bent or pressed by the
heavy object to be damaged.
It may damage the power
cord to cause fire or electric
shock.
Unplug the power plug when cleaning, handling or
replacing the interior lamp of the refrigerator.
• It may cause electric shock or
injury.
•When replacing the interior lamp
of the refrigerator, make sure
that the rubber ring for
preventing the electric spark
within the socket is not taken off.
IJ:
Do not allow the power plug to face upward or to be
squeezed at the back of the
refrigerator.
Water may be flown into or
the plug may be damaged,
which causes fire or electric
shock.
Do not extend or modify the length of the power plug.
It causes electric shock or fire .
by the electric damage of the
power cord or others.
Do not pull out the cord or touch the power plug with
wet hands.
• It may cause electric shock or
injury.
Remove water or dust from the power plug and insert
it with the ends of the pins securely connected.
Dust, water or unstable
connection may fire or electric
shock.
When the power cord or the power plug is damaged
or the holes of the outlet are loosed, do not use them.
It may cause electric shock or
short circuit to make fire.
Make sure of grounding.
The incorrect grounding may
cause breakdown and electric
shock.
2. When using the refrigerator
Do not place the heavy object or
the dangerous object (container
with liquid) on the refrigerator.
It may be dropped to cause
injury, fire or electric shock
when opening or closing the
door.
Do not cling to the door or the shelves of the door or
the home bar of the freezer or the cool chamber.
It may make the refrigerator
fallen down or damage the
hands. Especially, do not allow
the children to do the above.
Do not place the lit candle within
the refrigerator to deodorize.
It may cause explosion or fire.
Do not install the refrigerator in the wet place or the
place which water or rain splashes.
Deterioration of insulation of
electric parts may cause
electric leakage.
Do not use or store inflammable materials ether,
benzene, alcohol, medicine,
LP gas, spray or cosmetics
near or in the refrigerator.
It may cause explosion or
fire.
Do not insert the hands into
Operating the ice maker may
cause injury.
the ice bucket or the ice dispenser. __,,
Do not store the medicine or the academic
materials at the refrigerator.
When the material with the strict
( - _
temperature control is stored, it
may be deteriorated or it may
make an unexpected reaction to
cause any risk.
Avoid the heating devices.
It may cause fire.
Use the submerged refrigerator after checking it.
It may cause electric shock
or fire.
Do not use the combustible
spray near the refrigerator.
It may cause fire.
Do not place flower vase, cup,
cosmetics, medicine or any
container with water on
the refrigerator.
It may cause fire, electric shock
or injury by dropping down.
When gas is leaked, do not touch the refrigerator or
the outlet and ventilate the room immediately.
• The explosion by spark may cause fire or burn.
• Because this refrigerator uses natural gas (isobutene,
R600a) as the environment-friendly refrigerant, even a
small amount (80N90g) is
combustible. When the gas is
leaked by the severe damage
during delivering, installing or
using the refrigerator, any
spark may cause fire or burn.
2. When using the refrigerator
Do not spray water at the outside or the inside of the
refrigerator or do not clean it
with benzene or thinner.
Deterioration of insulation of
electric parts may cause electric
shock or fire.
Do not allow any person except the qualified engineer
to disassemble, repair or alter
the refrigerator.
It may cause injury, electric
shock or fire.
When disposing the refrigerator, remove the packing
materials from the door.
It may cause to lock out the
child.
When any strange smell or smoke is detected from
the refrigerator, disconnect
the power plug immediately
and contact to the service
center. Service center
It may cause fire.
Do not use the refrigerator for non-domestic purpose
(storing medicine or testing
material, using at the ship, etc.).
It may cause an unexpected
risk such as fire, electric shock, _,
deterioration of stored material
or chemical reaction.
Install the refrigerator on the solid and level floor.
Installing it on the unstable
place may cause death by
falling down the refrigerator
when opening or closing the
door.
Do not insert the hands or the metal stick into the exit
of cool air, the cover, the
bottom of the refrigerator, the
heatproof grill (exhaust hole)
at the backside.
It may cause electric shock
or injury.
Violating this direction may cause injury or damage house or furniture. Always be careful, please.
Do not touch food or containers at the freezer with
wet hands.
It may cause frostbite.
When you want to dispose the refrigerator, contact to
the down-block office.
When you want to dispose the
large living waste such as
electric home appliance and
furniture, you'd better contact
the local down-block office.
Do not put ice in thin crystal cup or ceramic ware.
It may break cup or ceramic
ware to cause injury.
Wait for 5 minutes or longer when reconnecting the
plug. NO
It may cause the operation of
the freezer to fail. \
Supply the automatic ice maker with drinkable water
only (only for the model
with the dispenser).
Otherwise, it may cause any
risk.
Pull out the power plug not by grasping
the cord but the plug of its end. ._
It may cause electric shock or
short circuit to fire.
Do not insert the hands into
the bottom of the refrigerator.
The iron plate of the bottom
may cause injury.
Because opening or closing the door of the
refrigerator may cause injury
to the person around it, be
careful, please.
Opening or closing the door
may cause feet or hands to be
caught in the chink in door or
the child to be get hurt by the
corner.
Do not put bottle in the freezer.
It may freeze the contents to
break the bottle to cause injury.
Do not install the refrigerator in
the wet place or the place which
water or rain splashes.
Deterioration of insulation of
electric parts may cause
electric leakage.
Carry the refrigerator with the handle bar at the
bottom of the front and the
top of the rear.
Otherwise, your hands may be _
slipped to cause injury.
Do not put any living animal
in the refrigerator.
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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 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,
Q Digital Sensor Control
O Modular Door Bins (p. 25)
Shelves (p. 23)
Crisper (p. 24)
(Keeps fruits and vegetable fresh and crisper)
Glide'N'Serve (p. 24)
Customcube Icemaker (p. 29)
Ice Bin (p. 25)
_]_ Pull out Drawer (p. 26)
_]_ Durabase (p. 26)
Divider (p. 26)
Tilt-Out Door Basket (Tilting-LFC 25770** only) (p. 26)
Dairy Bin (p. 25)
_) Utility Bin (p. 25)
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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 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.
INSTALLATION
1. To avoid vibration, the unit must be leveled. If required,
adjust the leveling legs to compensate for unevenness
of the floor. The front should be slightly higher than the
rear to aid in door closing. Leveling legs can be turned
easily by tipping the cabinet slightly. Turn the leveling
legs clockwise (..m._) to raise the unit, counterclockwise
(_"=") to lower it.
2. 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.
3. Allow the clearance of at least 2 inch from the ceiling
and 1 inch from the side walls for better cooling
efficiency, ease of installation, proper air circulation and
electrical connections.
/_t_CAUTION l : 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.
3. Let your refrigerator run for at least 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.
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.
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
WARNING 1
• Be careful when you work with hinge, base grille,
stopper etc. You may be injured.
• Do not put hands or foot or metal sticks into air vents,
base grille, or bottom of refrigerator. You may be injured
or receive an electrical shock.
BASE COVER
To remove the base cover
1. Open the Freezer Drawer. (Drawer not shown for clarity.)
2. Once drawer is open there is sufficient clearance to
remove screws on top of cover.
To replace base cover:
• Place cover into position and insert and tighten screws.
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