LG LFD25860TT/00, LFD25860SW/00, LFD25860ST/00, LFD25860SB/00, LFD22860TT/00 Owner’s Manual

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P/No. 3828JD8992A

English Version 2

Spanish Version 36

French Version 70

Warranty (U.S.A.) 3

Warranty (CANADA) 4

Safety Instructions 5-6

Grounding Requirements 6
Parts And Features 7

Refrigerator Installation 8-15

Unpacking Your Refrigerator 8

Installation 8

Removing And Replacing

Your Refrigerator Handles And Doors 9-14

Crisper Cover With Lattice On Inner
Surface 21

Glide'N'Serve 22
Modular Door Bin 22

Dairy Bin 23

Egg Box 23

• Freezer Section

Tilting Door 23

Ice Bin 23
Tilt-Out Door Basket 24
Durabase 24

Durabase Divider 24

Pull Out Drawer 24

Leveling And Door Alignment 15
Base Cover 15

Using Your Refrigerator 16-25

Ensuring Proper Air Circulation

Multi-Flow

Setting The Controls

Adjusting Control Settings

Food Storage Guide

Storing Frozen Food

• Refrigerator Section

Water Dispenser

Refrigerator Shelves

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Filter 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

When You Move 27

Bottle Holder

Optibin Crisper
Crisper Humidity Control

Removing Crisper

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About The Automatic Icemaker 26

Connecting The Water Line 29-31

Troubleshooting Guide 32-35

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Your LG Refrigerator will be will 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.

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 limitationof incidentalor

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.

The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances shall be borne by the consumer.

CUSTOMER INTERACTIVE CENTER NUMBERS

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://www.lgservice.com

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 35824

ATTN: CIC

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://www.lgservice.com

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LIMITED WARRANTY (CANADA)

LG REFRIGERATOR

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 any Canadian Province.

WARRANTY PERIOD

MODEL# : LFD21860**/LFD25860** LABOR : 2 Years PARTS : 2 Years

SEALED SYSTEM : Labor/2 Years, Parts/5 Years (Compressor, condenser, 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://www.lg.ca
This warranty provides in-home service.

No other express waxranty is applicable to this product. THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, IS LIMITED TO THE
DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN. LG ELECTRONICS USA, INC. SHALL NOT

BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF THE 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 provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on
how long an implied waxranty lasts; so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives

yon specific legal rights and yon may also have other rights which vary from province to province.

THE ABOVE WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO:

1. 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. Commercial use or use for other than the intended purpose.

Therefore, these costs are the responsibility of the consumer.

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE NUMBERS:

To Prove Warranty Coverage:

To Obtain Product, Customer, or
Service Assistance by phone:

or by Internet:

To Obtain Nearest Authorized
Service Center, Parts Distributor,

or Sales Dealer by phone:

Retain your Sales Receipt to prove date of purchase.
A copy of your Sales Receipt must be submitted at the time
warranty service is provided.

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

http://www.lg.ca

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 Internet: _ http://www.lg.ca

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This guide contains many important safety messages, Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert sym_l, it alerts you to safety messages that inform you
of hazards that can kill or hurt you or others, or _use damage to the product.

All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert sym_l and the hazard
signal word DANGER, WARNING, or 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 h_ardous situation which, if not avoided,

result in minor or moderate inju_, or product damage only:

All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of inju_, and tell you what can happen if
the instructions are not followed.

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury
to persons when using your product, basic _fety

precautions should _ followed, including the following
Read all instructions before using this appliance.

• 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 inthe vicinity of this or any other appliance.

° DO NOT allow children to climb, stand, or hang on the

refrigerator doors or shelves inthe refrigerator. They could
damage the refrigerator and seriously injurethemselves.

° 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.

° 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. (A

burned-out light bulb may break when being replaced.)
NOTE: Setting either or both controls to the OFF position

does not remove power to the lightcircuiL

SAVE THESE

° This refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance

with the Attention Installer Instructions that were taped
to the front of the refrigerator.

° After your refrigerator isin operation, do not touch the cold

surfaces inthe 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 coidibelow
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. Thavced ice cream should be discarded. Ifthe 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 refreez[ng reduces the eating

quality of foods, particularly fruits, vegetables and prepared
foods, The eating quaiity 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,

• _ not modify or extend the power cord
length, *_r='(_ 1

It will cause e]ectdc shock or fire_ I_1 _ _lr _,' j

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INSTRUCTIONS

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Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of
the _st. 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 c_ling system that used
CFCs (chlorofluoroca_ns). CFCs are believed to harm
stratospheric ozone.

IMPORTANT: Please read carefully.
TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY

Electrical Sh_k 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

_censure proper

ound exists

fore use.

RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD

The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own
individual properly grounded electri_l 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

If you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make sure
the CFC refrigerant is removed for proper disposal by a
qualified ser,,icer. If you intentionally release this CFC

refrigerant, you can be subject to fines and imprisonment

under provisions of environmental legislation.

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 isencountered,

it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it

replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall outlet.

Do not, under any cimumstances, 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

_hermostat, 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 medel) to the desired
setting.

USE OF EXTENSION CORDS

Because of _tential safebj hazards under certain
conditions, we strongly recommend against the u_ of
an extension cord. However, ifyou 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.

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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 m_els, The refrigerator you have purchased may have some

or all of the items list_ below. The locations of the features shown below may not match your m_el.

O Refrigerator Light (p. 26)
O Filter (Inside) (p, 25)

M_ular Door Bins (p. 22)

O Shelves (p, 19)
O Optibin Crisper (p. 20)

(Keeps fruits and vegetable fresh and crisper)

_Glide'N'Sewe (p. 22)

Customcube Icemaker (p. 28)

Ice Bin (p. 23)
O Pull out Drawer (p, 24)
O Durabase (p. 24)
O Divider (p, 24)

OTilt-Out D_r Basket (Tilting-LFD258 .... only) (p. 24)

@Dai_ Bin (p. 23)
_Egg Box (p. 23)
O _ttle Holder (p, 19)

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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

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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
(€,;m") to lower it.

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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.

A CAUTION: Avoid placing the unit near heat sources,

direct sunlight or moisture.

NEXT

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

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Install accessories such as ice cube bin, drawers,
shelves, etc., in their proper places. They are packed

together to prevent possible damage during shipment.

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Let your refrigerator run for 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

• 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.

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HOW TO REMOVE DOOR HANDLES

To move refrigerator through a house door, it maybe necessary to remove refrigerator and freezer door handles.
NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from

illustrations on this page.

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: The handle could be

damaged if you hit it with a hammer

while removing or attaching.

_, CAUTION: When you assemble or

disassemble handle, you must push or
pull with reasonable force.

Screws

mounted

on door

Keyhole
slots on

back of

handle

2. Removing Freezer Drawer Handle

• Press the handle against door first.

• Grasp the handle tightly with both hands

and slide the handle to right (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).

Screws

mounted (_)'

on door

Keyhole
slots on

back of

handle

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HOW TO REPLACE DOOR HANDLES

NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from

illustrations on this page.

1. Replacing Refrigerator Door Handle

• 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).

Screws

mounted

on door

2. Replacing Freezer Drawer Handle

• Align keyhole slots (4) on the right and
left sides of the back of the handle

with the screws (5) mounted on the

front of the drawer.

• Press the handle against the drawer
front, making sure that the screws (5)
go into the keyhole slots (4).

• Holding the handle with both hands,
press it firmly against the front of the

drawer and slide the handle to the left
(6).

Screws

mounted

on door

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Keyhole
slots on

back of

handle

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REMOVING AND REPLACING REFRIGERATOR DOORS

1, Removing Refrigerator Door

A CAUTION: Before you b_in, unplug the refrigerator, Remove f_ and bins from d_rs,

I_ Left D_r

1, Di_nnect water su_ly tuba by pushingback on the disconnect ring (4),

2,, Open d_r,, L_sen top hinge cover screw (1),

Use flat tip _rewdriver to pry back hooks on front underside of cover (3), Lift up cover,

3,, D_connect _or switch wire b._mess (2), Remove cover,,
4,,Attach the tube on the d_r with d_r,,

5,,Pull out the tube,,

6, Di_onnect the three wire harnesses (5), Remove the grounding screw (6),

7,,Rot.ate hinge lever (7) countercl_kwise and remove, Lift top hinge (8) free of hinge lever latch (9),

A CAUTION: When lifting hinge free of latch, be careful that door does not fall forward,

8, Lift d_r up from middle hinge pin (10) and remove d_r,
9,,Place door, inside facing up, down onto a non-scratching surface,

I_ Right D_r

1. Open door. Loosen top hinge cover screw (1). Lift up cover (3).

2. D_sconnect _or switch wire E_mess (2). Remove cover.

3. Disconnect wire harness (5). Remove the grounding screw (6).

4. Rotate hinge lever (7) cl_kwise and remove. Lift top hinge (8) free of hinge lever latch (9).
A CAUTION: When lifting hinge free of latch, be careful that door does not fall forward.

5. Lift door up from middle hinge pin (10) and remove door.

6. Place door, inside facing up, down onto a non-scratching surface.

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