LG LFCS31626S/00 Owner’s Manual

Life's Good

FRE CH DOOR

REFRIGERATOR

Please read this owner's manual thoroughly before
operating and keep it handy for reference at all times.

LFCS31626S

MFL62184495

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

3 PRODUCT FEATURES

4 IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

7 COMPONENTS

7 Refrigerator Exterior

8 Refrigerator interior

9

INSTALLATION

Installation Overview

9

0

Specifications

1

Unpacking Your Refrigerator

1

Choosing the Proper Location

1

- Flooring

2

- Ambient Temperature

2

- Measuring the Clearances

2

Removing/Assembling the Refrigerator
Door Handles

Removing/Assembling the Freezer
Drawer Handle

Removing/Assembling the Doors and
Drawers

4

- Removing the Left Refrigerator Door

5

- Removing the Right Refrigerator Door

6

- Assembling the Right Refrigerator Door

7

- Assembling the Left Refrigerator Door

8

- Removing the Freezer Drawers

9

- Assembling the Freezer Drawers

20

Connecting the Water Line

20

- Before You Begin

20

- Water Pressure

20

- What You Will Need

21

- Water Line Installation Instructions

23

Turning On the Power

24

Leveling and Door Alignment

24

- Leveling

24

- Door Alignment

25 HOWTO USE

25

Before Use
Control Panel

26
26

- Control Panel Features

28

Automatic Icemaker

28

- Turning the Automatic Icemaker On or Off

29

- When You Should Turn the Icemaker Off

29

- Normal Sounds You May Hear

29

- Preparing for Vacation

30

Storing Food

30

- Food Preservation Location

31

- Food Storage Tips

31

-Storing Frozen Food

32

Glide'N'Access TM

33

Detaching and Assembling the Storage Bins

34

Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves

35 MAINTENANCE

35 Cleaning
36 Replacing the Fresh Air Filter
36 Replacing the Water Filter

41 SMART DIAGNOSIS TM

41 UsingSmart Diagnosis TM

42 TROUBLESHOOTING

50 WARRANTY

PRODUCT FEATURES 3

PRODUCT FEATURES

* Depending on the model, some of the following functions may not be available.

DOOR ALARM

The Door Alarm function is designed to prevent refrigerator malfunctioning
that could occur if a refrigerator door or freezer drawer remains open. If a

refrigerator door or freezer drawer is left open for more than 60 seconds, a
warning alarm sounds at 30 second intervals.

HUMIDITY CONTROLLED CRISPER

The Humidity Controlled Crisper is designed to help keep your fruits and
vegetables fresh and crisp. You can control the amount of humidity in the

crisper by adjusting the setting between Low and High.

GLIDE'N'SERVE
Glide'N'Serve provides storage space with a variable temperature control

that keeps the compartment colder than the refrigerator. It is a convenient
place to store sandwiches or meat to be cooked.

AUTO CLOSING HINGE
The refrigeratordoorsand freezerdrawers closeautomaticallywitha slight

push. (Thedoor onlyclosesautomaticallywhen itisopen atan angle less
than30°.)

ICE PLUS
ice production can be increased by approximately 20 percent when the

freezer section is maintained at the coldest temperature for a 24-hour
period.

4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.

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 kitl 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 WARNING or CAUTION. These words mean:

_ WARNING You can be killed or seriously injured if you do not follow instructions.

_ CAUTION indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result

in minor or moderate injury, or product damage.

_ WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using your product, basic safety

precautions should be followed, including the following:

Power

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

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a
similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion
damage along its length or at either the plug orconnector end.

• Do not use an uncertified power outlet.

• Unplug the power plug immediately in the event of a blackout or thunderstorm.

• Plug inthe power plug with the power cord facing downward.

Installation

Contact an authorized service center before you install or relocate the refrigerator,
When moving your refrigerator away from the wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the power

cord.
Prior to use, ensure that you are connecting this product to a dedicated, grounded electrical outlet

rated for use with this product (t 15V, 60Hz, AC only). It is the user's responsibility to replace a
standard 2-prong wall outlet with a standard 3-prong wall outlet.

Do not install the refrigerator where there may be a danger of the unit falling.

Use

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

Do not hang on to or place heavy objects on the refrigerator's dispenser.
Do not place heavy or dangerous objects (bottles with liquid) on the refrigerator.

Do not put live animals inside the refrigerator.
Do not allow children to climb into the product when it is in use.

In the event of a gas leak (propane/LPG), ensure adequate ventilation and contact an authorized service
center before resuming use. Do not touch or disassemble the electric outlet of the refrigerator.

In the event of a refrigerant leak, move flammable objects away from the refrigerator. Ensure adequate
ventilation and contact an authorized service center.

Do not use or place flammable substances (chemicals, medicine, cosmetics, etc) near the refrigerator
or store them inside the refrigerator. Do not place the refrigerator in the vicinity of flammable gas.

Do not overfill or pack items tee tightly into door bins. Doing so may cause damage to the bin or
personal injury if items are removed with excessive force.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.

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

• This product is not to be used for special purposes such as the storage of medicine or test materials
or for use on ships, etc.

• Unplug the power plug before cleaning or repairing the refrigerator

• When you replace the light bulb in the refrigerator, unplug the refrigerator or turn off the power.

• Do not modify or extend the power cord.

• Do not use a dryer to dry the interior. Do not light a candle to remove interior odors.

• For your 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

• Do not use an outlet that can be turned off with a switch Do not use an extension cord It is the
user's responsibility to replace a standard 2-prong wall outlet with a standard 3-prong wall outlet.

• Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.

• Do not use an adapter plug and plug the power plug into a multi-outlet extension cord.

• Disconnect the power cord immediately if you hear a noise, smell a strange odor or detect smoke
coming from the appliance.

• Turn the power off if water or dust penetrates into the refrigerator. Call a service agent

• Do not disassemble or modify the refrigerator

• Do not put hands, feet, or metal objects below or behind the refrigerator

• Do not operate the refrigerator or touch the power cord with wet hands

• 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 ice-making mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in

• When dispensing ice from the dispenser, do not use crystal ceramics

• Do not touch the cow surfaces in the freezer compartment with wet or damp hands, when your
refrigerator is in operation

• Do not put glass containers, glass bottles or soda in the freezer.

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

• Do not refreeze frozen food that has thawed completely Doing so may result in a serious health
issue.

• If you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make sure the CFC coolant is removed for proper
disposal by a qualified servicer. If you release CFCcoolant, you may be fined or imprisoned in

accordance with the relevant environmental law.

• Junked or abandoned refrigerators are dangerous, even if they are sitting for only a few days When
disposing of the refrigerator, remove the packing materials from the door or take off the doors but

leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside

• If connected to a circuit protected by fuses, use time delay fuse

_ WARNING
This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects

or other reproductive harm, Wash hands after handling.

6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.

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

_ CAUTION

Installation

• The refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance with the Installer Instructions that were
taped to the front of the refrigerator.

• Be careful when you unpack and install the refrigerator. Immediately dispose of plastic and other

packing materials out of reach of children.

• The appliance must be positioned for easy access to a power source.

Use

Close the door carefully when children are around.
Keep fingers out of pinch point areas; clearances between the doors and cabinets are

necessarily small. Be careful closing doors when children are nearby.
If you store food improperly, be aware that it may fall and cause injury.

Do not use aerosols near the refrigerator.
Do not store articles on the top of the appliance.

Maintenance

Do not use strong detergents like wax or thinners for cleaning. Clean with a soft cloth.

Wipe foreign objects (such as dust and water) off the prongs of the power plug and contact
areas regularly.

Do not store, disassemble or repair the refrigerator by yourself.
Remove any dust or foreign matter from the power plug pins.

Do not use a wet or damp cloth when cleaning the plug.
If the refrigerator is disconnected from the power supply, you should wait for at least five

minutes before plugging it back in.
If you notice a chemical or burning plastic smell or see smoke, unplug the refrigerator

immediately and contact your LG Electronics Service Center.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

COMPONENTS 7

COMPONENTS

Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features of your refrigerator.
*The appearance and specifications of the actual product may differ depending on the model.

Refrigerafor Exferior

Handle

the door.

• Refrigerator
Preserves food.

Opens and doses

LED Light
LED lights up when

the freezer door is
opened.

Ez Handle
EasiJy opens the freezer

door.

Freezer
Preserves frozen food.

8 COMPONENTS

Refrigerafor Inferior

Water filter --

Purifies water.

LED interior lamps
The interior lamps light up the
inside of the refrigerator.

Dairy Product Bin
Used to preserve dairy

products.

Adjustable
Refrigerator Shelf

The shelves in your
refrigerator are adjustable
to meet your individual
storage needs,

Modular Door Bin
Interchangeable bins can

be arranged to suit your
storage needs,

Glide'N'Serve
Allows you to store food

items at a different
temperature than the

regular refrigerator area,

them slightly.

(The door only closes
automatically when it is open
at an angle of less than 30°.)

Durabase (_)and Durabase (_)Divider
The Durabase is a storage space

recommended for the preservation of
large food items. The Durabase Divider is
used to organize the Durabase area into

sections. It can be adjusted from side to
side to accommodate items of different

sizes,

-- Pullout Drawer
Used for extra storage

within the freezer
compartment.

INSTALLATION9

INSTALLATION

Insfallafion Overview

Please read the following installation instructions first after purchasing this product or transporting

it to another location.

1 Unpacking your

refrigerator

2 Choosing the proper

location

M

4 Connecting the water

supply and water line

5 Leveling and Door

Alignment

!-(£NOTE /

3 Disassembling/Assembling

10 INSTALLATION

Specificafions

The appearance and specifications listed in this manual may vary due to constant product

improvements.

Bottom4reezer refrigerator model LFCS31626 _
Description French door refrigerator

Electrical requirements 115 VAC @ 60 Hz
Min. / Max. Water pressure 20 - 120 psi (138 - 827 kPa)
Dimensions 35 3/4" (W) X 36 1/4"(D) X 70 1/4" (H), 48 1/8" (D w/door open)

908 mm (W) X 921 mm (D) X 1782 mm (H), 1221 mm (Dw/door open)

Net weight 284 tb. (129 kg)

INSTALLATION 11

Unpacking Your Refrigerator

_ WARNING

Use two or more people to move and
install the refrigerator. Failure to do so
can result in back or other injury.
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.

Keep flammable materials and vapors,
such as gasoline, away from the

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

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 Tech Sheet that is located under the

front of the refrigerator.

To remove any remaining tape orglue, 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.

Choosing the Proper Location

Select a place where a water supply can
be easily connected for the automatic

icemaker.

The water pressure must be 20 - 120 psi
or 138 - 827 kPa or 1.4 - 8.4 kgf/cm _.If

the refrigerator is installed in an area with
low water pressure (below 20 psi), you ca_

-_) NOTE

install a booster pump to compensate for
the low pressure.

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.

-T_ WARNING
o reduce the risk of electric shock, do not

nstall the refrigerator in a wet or damp

area.

Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol,
flammable fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove

tape orglue. These products candamage the
surface of your refrigerator.

Refrigerator shelves are installed in the shipping
position. Please reinstall shelves according to

your individual storage needs.

Flooring

To avoid noise and vibration, the unit must be

leveled and installed on a solidly constructed
floor. If required, adjust the leveling legs to

compensate for the 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 to the left to raise the

unit or to the right to lower it. (See Leveling
and Door Alignment.)

'_(2 NOTE

Installing on carpeting, soft tile surfaces

a platform or weakly supported structur_
is not recommended i

12 INSTALLATION

Ambient Temperature

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.

Measuring the Clearances
Too small of a distance from adjacent items

may result in lowered freezing capability and
increased electricity consumption charges.

Allow at least 24 inches (61 cm) in front of the
refrigerator to open the doors, and at least

2 inches (5.08 cm) between the back of the
refrigerator and the wall.

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24" (61 cm)

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_- 2" (5.08cm)

Removing/Assembling the
Refrigerator Door Handles

@ NoTE /

I When it is necessary to move the J
I refrigerator through a narrow opening,
I removing the doors is the recommended I

I procedure. If it is necessary to remove /
(,the handles, follow the directions below._

Removing the Handles

Loosen the set screws D with a s/s2 in.

Allen wrench and remove the handle.

Loosen the mounting fasteners D that

connect to the refrigerator door and handle

using a//4 in. Allen wrench, and remove

the mounting fasteners.

i

Assembling the Handles

1 Assemble the mounting fasteners _ at

both ends of the handle using a/4 in.
Alien wrench.

2

Place the handle on the door by fitting
the handle footprints over the mounting

fasteners and tightening the set screws
with a s/s2in. Allen wrench.

INSTALLATION 13

Removing/Assembling fhe
Freezer Drawer Handle

Removing "the Handles

1 Loosen the set screws D located on the

lower side of the handle with a 1/sin. Atlen
wrench and remove the handle.

Loosen the mounting fasteners _ that
connect to the
freezer drawer
and handle
using a//4 in.

Allen wrench,
and remove

the mounting
fasteners.

Assembling "the Handles

1 Assemble the mounting fasteners D at

both ends of the handle using a//4 in. Atlen
wrench.

Place the handle on the door by fitting
the handle
footprints over

the mounting
fasteners and

tightening the
set screws

with a//g in.
Allen wrench.

Removing/Assembling fhe

Doors and Drawers

When it is necessary to move the refrigerator
through a narrow opening, removing the doors

is the recommended procedure.

F_ WARNING

• If your entrance door is too narrow for the
refrigerator to pass through, remove the

refrigerator doors and move the refrigerator

sideways through the doorway.

• Use two or more people to remove and
install the refrigerator doors. Failure to do

so can result in back or other injury.

• Disconnect the electrical supply to the
refrigerator before installing. Failure to do

so could result in serious injury or death.

• Do net put hands, feet or other objects into

the air vents or bottom of the refrigerator.
You may be injured or receive an electrical
shock.

• Be careful when handling the hinge and

stopper, to avoid injury.

° Remove food and bins before detaching the

doors and drawers.

r_ WARNING

When assembling or disassembling the
handle:

• Grasp the handle tightly to avoid dropping it.

• Do not swing the handle into nearby people

or animals.

• Make sure that the bracket hole of the
handle fits properly into the stopper bolt of

the door. Assemble the set screws to fix
the handle into place.

• Make sure that there is not a gap between
the door and handle after assembling the

handle.

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14 INSTALLATION

Removing the Left Refrigerator Door

Remove the D screw from the hinge cover
at the top of the refrigerator. Lift the hook

(not visible), located at the bottom of the
front side of the cover 0 with a flat-head
screwdriver.

2 Detach the wire harness O.

3

Rotate the hinge lever counterclockwise
D Lift the top hinge Q free of the hinge

lever latch.

en lifting the hinge free of the latch, be

__ CAUTION 1

careful that the door does not fall forward.

4 Lift the door from the middle hinge pin and

remove the door.

oAuTioN

Place the door, inside facing up, on a J

INSTALLATION 15

Removing the Right Refrigerator
Door

Remove the top hinge cover screw O.
Lift the hook (not visible), located at the

bottom of the front side of the cover _,
with a flat-head screwdriver.

2 Detach the wire harness D.

3 Rotate the hinge lever D clockwise.

Lift the top hinge Q free of the hinge
lever latch.

-- Hinge Lever Latch

D

.._ CAUTION ....

When lifting the hinge free of the hinge I

lever latch, be careful that the door /

does not fall forward. J

4

Lift the door from the middle hinge pin and

remove the door.

CAUTION -/

Place the door on the floor, inside

.facing up on a non-scratching surface

16 INSTALLATION

Assembling "the Right Refrigerator Door

Install the right-side door first.

1 Make sure that the plastic sleeve is

inserted in the bottom of the door. Lower
the door onto the middle hinge pin as

shown in the figure.

2

Fit the hinge D over the hinge lever latch
and slot it into place. Rotate the lever

counterclockwise to secure the hinge.

, ............

j- \ _ ,

..... Hinge Lever Larch

3 Connect the wire harness D.

Make sure that the door-switch located

4

inside the cover is tightly connected.
Position the cover in its place. Insert and

tighten the cover screw _.

INSTALLATION 17

Assembling "the Left" Refrigerator
Door

Install the left refrigerator door after the right
door is installed.

1 Make sure that the plastic sleeve is

inserted in the bottom of the door. Install
the refrigerator door onto the middle hinge.

Fit the hinge D over the hinge lever latch
and slot it into place. Rotate the lever

clockwise Q and fasten the hinge.

Hinge Lever Latch

3 Connect the harness _.

Make sure that the door-switch located

4

inside the cover is tightly connected. Place
the cover _ in its position and tighten the

cover screw _.