LG LFX21970, LFX25970, LFX25960 User Manual
BOTTOM FREEZER
REFRIGERATOR
User’s Guide
Please read this guide thoroughly
before operating and keep it handy for
reference at all times.
CONGÉLATEUR
INFÉRIEUR
RÉFRIGÉRATEUR
Guide d’Utilisation et
d’Entretien
Veuillez lire ce manuel en entier avant de mettre
en marche l'unité et conservez-le à portée de la
main pour le consulter à tout moment.
CONGELADOR
INFERIOR
REFRIGERADOR
Guía para el Uso y Cuidado
Lea detenidamente estas instrucciones antes
utilizar el frigorífico y guárdelas como referencia
para el futuro.
Models / Modèles / Modelos
LFX25970**/LFX21970**/LFX25960
**
P/No. 3828JL8097A
website:http://us.lge.com
☎
1-800-243-0000
24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK FOR LG CUSTOMER SERVICE
24 HEURES SUR 24, SERVICE À LA CLIENTÈLE LG 7 JOURS SUR 7
para el Servicio LG (Atención al Cliente) 24 horas al día, 7 días a la semana
TABLE OF CONTENTS
English Version 2
French Version 38
Spanish Version 74
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
Leveling And Door Alignment 15
Base Cover 15
Using Your Refrigerator 16–26
Setting The Controls 16
Ensuring Proper Air Circulation 16
Diagnosis (Failure Detection) Function 17
How To Use A New Door Ice Bank 18
Adjusting Control Settings 19
Food Storage Guide 19
Storing Frozen Food 20
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Refrigerator Section
Water Dispenser 20
Refrigerator Shelves 21
Bottle Holder 21
Snack Pan 22
Optibin Crisper 22
Crisper Humidity Control 22
Removing Crisper 22
Crisper Cover With Lattice On Inner
Surface 23
Dairy Bin 23
Modular Door Bin 24
Egg Box 24
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Freezer Section
Tilting Door 24
Tilt-Out Door Basket
Ice Bin 24
Durabase 25
Durabase Divider 25
Pull Out Drawer 25
Filter 26
Care And Cleaning 27–28
General Cleaning Tips 27
Outside 27
Inside Walls 27
Door Liner And Gaskets 27
Plastic Parts 27
Condenser Coils 27
Light Bulb Replacement 27–28
Power Interruptions 28
When You Go On Vacation 28
When You Move 28
About The Automatic Icemaker 29
Connecting The Water Line 30–32
Troubleshooting Guide 33–36
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LG ELECTRONICS, INC.
LG REFRIGERATOR LIMITED WARRANTY - USA
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.
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
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.
The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances shall be borne by the consumer.
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 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.
WARRANTYPERIOD
MODEL# : LFX25970**/LFX21970**/LFX25960** LABOR : 2 Years PARTS :2 Y ears
SEALED SYSTEM : Labor/ 2 Years, Parts/ 5 Years (Compressor, condenser, and evaporator)
HOW SER
No other express warranty is applicable to this product. THE DURATION OFANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTYOF MERCHANTABILITY, IS LIMITED TO THE
DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN. LG ELECTRONICS USA, INC. SHALL NOT
BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OFTHE USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVIENCE, LOSS OR ANY
OTHER DAMAGES, DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL, ARISING OUT OFTHE USE OF, OR
INABILITY TO USE, THIS PRODUCT OR FOR ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITYAPPLICABLE TO
THIS PRODUCT.
VICE 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.
Some provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on
how long an implied warranty lasts; so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from province to province.
THE ABOVE W ARRANTY DOES NOTAPPL YTO:
1. Service trips to your home to deliver and pickup, install, instruct, or replace house fuses or correct wiring, plumbing,
or correction of unauthorized repairs.
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 ASSIST ANCE 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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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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:
DANGER
You will be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.
WARNING
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.
CAUTION
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if
the instructions are not followed.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury, or product damage only.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury
to persons when using your product, basic safety
precautions should be followed, including the following.
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 in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
• DO NOT allow children to climb, stand, or hang on the
refrigerator doors or shelves in the refrigerator. They could
damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves.
• Keep fingers out of pinch point areas; clearances between
the doors and cabinet are necessarily small. Be careful
closing doors when children are in the area.
• Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning or making any
repairs.
NOTE: Service should be preformed by a qualified
technician.
• 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 light circuit.
• 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 is in operation, do not touch the cold
surfaces in the freezer compartment when hands are damp
or wet. Skin may adhere to the extremely cold surfaces.
• In refrigerators with automatic icemakers, avoid contact
with the moving parts of the ejector mechanism, or with the
heating element that releases the cubes. DO NOT place
fingers or hands on the automatic icemaking mechanism
while the refrigerator is plugged in.
• DO NOT refreeze frozen foods which have thawed
completely. The United States Department of Agriculture in
Home and Garden Bulletin No. 69 says:
…You may safely refreeze frozen foods that have thawed if
they still contain ice crystals or if they are still cold—below
40°F (4°C).
…Thawed ground meats, poultry or fish that have any offodor 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, dispose 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.
• Do not modify or extend the power cord
length.
It will cause electric shock or fire.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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DANGER: RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT
Junked or abandoned refrigerators are dangerous…
even if they will sit for just a few days. If you are
deposing of your old refrigerator, please follow the
instructions at right to help prevent accidents.
CFC DISPOSAL
Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system that used
CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons). CFCs are believed to harm
stratospheric ozone.
GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS
IMPORTANT:
TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY
Please read carefully.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, this appliance must be
properly grounded. Have the wall outlet and the
circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure
the outlet is properly grounded.
3-prong
grounding type
wall receptacle
3-prong
grounding
plug
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.
separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided.
Use a receptacle which cannot be turned off with a switch
or pull chain. Do not use an extension cord.
Where a standard two-prong wall outlet is encountered,
it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it
replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall outlet.
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the
third (ground) prong from the power cord.
NOTE: Before performing any type of installation,
cleaning, or removing a light bulb, turn the control
(Thermostat, Refrigerator Control or Freezer Control,
depending on the model) to OFF and then disconnect the
refrigerator from the electrical source. When you are
finished, reconnect the refrigerator to the electrical source
and reset the control (Thermostat, Refrigerator Control or
Freezer Control, depending on the model) to the desired
setting.
USE OF EXTENSION CORDS
Ensure proper
ground exists
before use.
RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD
The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own
individual properly grounded electrical outlet rated for
115 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
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.
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PARTS AND FEATURES
Q
A
B
F
N
M
E
L
I
H
G
K
J
P
C
D
Q
C
O
Ice Bank
Ice Room Door
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.
Refrigerator Light (p. 27)
A
Filter (Inside) (p. 26)
B
C
Modular Door Bins (p. 24)
D
Refrigerator Shelves (p. 21)
E
F
G
H
Optibin Crisper (p. 22)
(Keeps fruits and vegetable fresh
and crisper)
Ice Room (p. 18)
(Ice Maker and Ice Bank)
Pull out Drawer (p. 25)
Turbo Motor
Tilt-Out Door Basket (p. 24)
I
J
Durabase (p. 25)
K
Divider (p. 25)
L
Ice Bin (p. 24)
M
Water Tank Cover
N
Snack Pan
O
Egg Box (p. 24)
P
Dairy Bin (p. 23)
Q
Bottle Holder (p. 21)
(p. 22)
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REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install
refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
UNPACKING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Remove tape and any temporary labels from your
refrigerator before using. Do not remove any warningtype labels, the model and serial number label, or the
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.
1. To avoid vibration, the unit must be level. 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 ( ) 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.
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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.
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.
WARNING
When Moving Your Refrigerator:
Your refrigerator is heavy. When moving the
refrigerator for cleaning or service, be sure to protect
the floor. Always pull the refrigerator straight out
when moving it. Do not wiggle or walk the refrigerator
when trying to move it, as floor damage could occur.
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
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• 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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REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION
Screws
mounted
on door
1
1
3
2
Keyhole slots
on back of
handle
3
1
1
Screws
mounted
on door
Keyhole slots
on back of
handle
2
HOW TO REMOVE DOOR HANDLES
To move refrigerator through a house door, it may be necessary to remove the refrigertor 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).
w CAUTION: The handle could be
damaged if you hit it with a hammer
while removing or attaching.
disassemble handle, you must push or
pull with reasonable force.
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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).
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REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION
2
Screws
mounted
on door
3
1
1
6
6
5
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. Reinstalling the 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).
2. Reinstalling the Freezer Drawer Handle
• Align keyhole slots (4) on the right and left
• Press the handle against the drawer front,
• Holding the handle with both hands, press
sides of the back of the handle with the
screws (5) mounted on the front of the
drawer.
making sure that the screws (5) go into the
keyhole slots (4).
it firmly against the front of the drawer and
slide the handle to the left (6).
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REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION
FIG.3
FIG.1
4
1
7
8
3
2
6
5
9
1
7
8
3
2
6
5
9
FIG.2
3
1
4
6
2
7
8
9
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REMOVING AND REPLACING REFRIGERATOR DOORS
1. Removing Refrigerator Door
w CAUTION: Before you begin, unplug the refrigerator. Remove food and bins from doors.
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Left Door - FIG.2
1. Disconnect water supply tube by pushing back on the disconnect ring (4). - FIG.1
2. Open door. Loosen top hinge cover screw (1).
Use flat tip screwdriver to pry back hooks on front underside of cover (3). Lift up cover.
3. Disconnect door switch wire harness (2). Remove cover.
4. Pull out the tube.
5. Disconnect the three wire harnesses (5). Remove the grounding screw (6).
6. Rotate hinge lever (7) counterclockwise and remove. Lift top hinge (8) free of hinge lever latch (9).
w CAUTION: When lifting hinge free of latch, be careful that door does not fall forward.
7. Lift door up from middle hinge pin and remove door.
8. Place door, inside facing up, down onto a non-scratching surface.
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Right Door - FIG.3
1. Open door. Loosen top hinge cover screw (1). Lift up cover (3).
2. Disconnect door switch wire harness (2). Remove cover.
3. Disconnect wire harness (5). Remove the grounding screw (6).
4. Rotate hinge lever (7) clockwise and remove. Lift top hinge (8) free of hinge lever latch (9).
w 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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REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION
10
10
Correct
Incorrect
2. Reinsalling the Refrigerator Door
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Right Door
1. Lower the door onto middle hinge pin (10).
2. Fit top hinge (8) over hinge lever latch (9) and into place. Insert hinge lever (7) under lever latch. Rotate lever
counterclockwise to secure hinge.
3. Install the grounding screw (6) and connect the three wire harnesses (5).
4. Connect door switch wire harness (2).
5. Hook tab on door switch side of cover under edge of wire opening in cabinet top. Position cover (3) into place. Insert
and tighten cover screw (1).
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Left Door
1. Lower the door onto middle hinge pin (10).
2. Fit top hinge (8) over hinge lever latch (9) and into place. Insert hinge lever (7) under lever latch. Rotate lever clockwise
to secure hinge.
3. Install the grounding screw (6) and connect the three wire harnesses (5).
4. Connect door switch wire harness (2).Push the water supply tube into the hall on the top case and pull it out on the
backplate.
5. Insert the water supply tube (4) into the connector tube until you see only one scale mark.
(Fully insert the tube over 5/8”(15mm)).
6. Hook tab on door switch side of cover (3) under edge of wire opening in cabinet top. Position cover into place. Insert
and tighten cover screw (1).
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REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION
1
2
HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE
PULLOUT DRAWER
IMPORTANT: To avoid possible injury or product or
property damage, you will need two people to perform the
following instructions.
1. Removing Pullout Drawer
• Pull the drawer open to full extension. Remove the
lower basket (1) by lifting basket from rail system.
(If you tilt the door, it will be easier.)
• With both hands, hold both sides of the door and pull it
up to separate it from the rails.
• Press both hangers with your thumbs to lift it up.
• Separate the left and right rail cover
• Remove the screws(2) of the rail on both sides.
• With both hands, hold the center bar and push it in to let
both rails fitted simultaneously.
w CAUTION: When you remove the drawer, do not hold
the handle. If it may come off and it could cause
personal injury.
w CAUTION: When laying the drawer down, be careful
not to damage the floor or hurt your feet by the sharp
edges on hinge side.
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4
1
2
3
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION
HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE
PULLOUT DRAWER
IMPORTANT: To avoid possible injury or product or
property damage, you will need two people to perform the
following instructions.
2. Installing Pullout Drawer
• With both hands, hold the center bar and push it out to
let both rails out to full extension simultaneously.
• Make sure you have a right rail cover for each side.
Right
Rail Cover
Left
Rail Cover
• Align the top holes of the rail cover with the top holes of
the door supports to assemble the rail covers.
• Hook door supports (1) into rail tabs (2).
• Lower door into final position and tighten the screws (3).
Assembly Hole
• With the drawer pulled out to full extension, insert the
lower basket (4) in the rail assembly.
w WARNING: To prevent accidental child and pet
entrapment or suffocation risk. DO NOT allow them to
play inside of drawer.
w WARNING: DO NOT step or sit down on freezer door.
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REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION
LEVELING AND DOOR ALIGNMENT
Leveling
Your refrigerator has two front leveling legs—one on the
right and one on the left. Adjust legs to alter tilt from frontto-back or side-to-side. If your refrigerator seems
unsteady or you want the doors to close easier, adjust the
refrigerator’s tilt using the instructions below:
1. Plug the refrigerator’s power cord into a 3-prong grounded
outlet. Move the refrigerator into its final position. Remove
the 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 legs on top of cover.
To replace base cover
• Place cover into position and insert and tighten legs.
3. Open both doors again and check to make sure that
they close easily. If not, tilt the refrigerator slightly more
to the rear by turning both leveling legs clockwise. It
may take several more turns, and you should turn both
leveling legs the same amount.
4. Re-adjust if necessary.
5. Reinstall the base cover.
NOTE: Your new refrigerator is uniquely designed with
two fresh food doors. Either door can be opened or
closed independently of one another. You may have to
exert slight pressure on doors to get them to close
completely.
Door Alignment
If the space between your doors is uneven, follow the
instructions below to align the doors:
1. With one hand, lift up the door you want to raise at
middle hinge.
2. With other hand, use pliers to insert snap ring as
shown.
2. Turn the leveling leg clockwise to raise that side of the
refrigerator or counterclockwise to lower it. It may take
several turns of the leveling leg to adjust the tilt of the
refrigerator.
NOTE: Having someone push backward against the
top of the refrigerator takes some weight off the
leveling legs. This makes it easier to adjust the legs.
3. Insert additional snap rings until the doors are aligned.
(Three snap rings are provided with the refrigerator.)
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USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
SETTING THE CONTROLS
Temperature
• Your refrigerator has a control pad on the dispenser that
lets you regulate the temperature in the freezer and
refrigerator compartments.
• Initially set the REFRIGERATOR CONTROL at 37°F
(3°C) and the FREEZER CONTROL at 0°F (–18°C).
Leave it at this setting for 24 hours (one day) to
stabilize. Then adjust the compartment temperature as
desired.
• Every time you touch the freezer temperature adjust
button, the temperature changes in a circulating order of
“0”→“-1”→“-2”→“-3”→“-4”→“-5”→“-6”→“8”→“7”→“6”→“5”
→“4”→“3”→“2”→“1”→“0”.
• Every time you touch the refrigerator temperature adjust
button, the temperature changes in a circulating order of
“37”→“36”→“35”→“34”→“32”→“47”→“45”→“44”→“43”→
“42”→“41”→“39”→“38”→“37”.
Ice Plus
• When you touch the “ICE PLUS” button, the graphic
[ ] will light up in the display and it continues for
24hours. It will automatically shut off after 24hours have
passed.
Or you can stop this function manually by touching the
button one more time.
• This function imcreases both icemaking and freezing
capabilities.
Dispenser
• You can select water, crushed ice, or
cubed ice by touching button as
you desire.
• There could be some dripping after
dispensing.
It is recommended to hold your cup for
a couple of seconds after dispensing.
Filter
• It displays in months the number of months left to
exchange the filter from the moment power is connected
to the refrigerator.
• If you have changed the filter after 6 months of use or
want to reset the filter display, press and hold the Filter
Reset Button 3 seconds or more and the filter display
will be initialized with a buzzing sound.
NOTE : The average life of the filter is 6 months.
Auto Light
• The dispenser lamp is on or off automatically by brightness of
the room discovered from the light senser.
Light / Light Sensor
• If the light is set “Auto” mode, dispenser light will automatically
turn on and off according to the brightness of room detected by
light sensor.
Alarm
• When the power is connected to the refrigerator, door
alarm is initially set OFF and door alarm display will
show . When you touch button, the display will
change to and door alram function is now activated.
• When either refrigerator or the freezer door is left open
for more than 60 seconds, the alarm will ding to let you
know the door is open.
• When you close the door, the door alarm will stop dinging.
• If you want to disable the door alarm function, touch
button then the door alarm display will switched to .
Lock
• When the power is initially connected to the refrigerator,
Lock Function is Off.
• If you want to activate Lock Function to lock other
buttons, press and hold button for 3 seconds or
more. sign will be displayed and the Lock Function
is now enabled.
• No buttons other than button will work even
including dispenser button while Lock Function is
enabled.
• To disable the Lock Function, press and hold button
for 3 seconds or more.
• Temperature Mode Switch Function (°F <->°C)
: If you want to convert °F to °C or vice versa, press and
hold button and button simultaneously for 5
seconds or more.
ENSURING PROPER AIR CIRCULATION
Do not block air channels with any objects or food for air
circulation to prevent food loss due to the lack of cooling
air.
NOTE : The dispenser is desinged not to operate while
either refrigerator door is left open.
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USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Ice Bank
Ice Room Door
w CAUTIONS
Throw away the first 20 ice cubes made, and the first 7 glass of dispensed water after installation.
This is also recommended if the refrigerator has not been used for a long time.
Keep children away from the dispenser.
Children may play with or damage the controls.
Storing cans or other items in the ice bank may damage the icemaker.
Never use thin crystal glass or crockery to collect ice cubes.
Such glasses or containers may be broken.
Get ice cubes first into a glass before dispensing water.
Water may splash if it is done in opposite way..
Keep your hands and tools out of the ice room door and dispenser
chute..
You could break something or injure yourself.
Shake the ice bank occasionally to level the ice in it.
Sometimes the ice piles up near the icemaker, causing the icemaker to misread the amount of ice cubes and stop
producing ice.
Never use narrow or deep glass.
Ice could be stuck inside dispenser chute and, thus the refrigerator could fail.
Keep the glass at a proper distance from dispenser chute.
A glass too close to the outlet may hinder ice from coming out.
Keep the ice room door closed tightly after opening it.
If the ice room door were not closed tightly, the cold air in the ice room would come into refrigerator compartment and
freeze food. This could cause the ice maker not to produce ice.
Close the freezer door until you hear the sound "flick".
When the door doesn't properly close, ice in the freezer could be melt, or
frost and icicle could be formed within the refrigerator.
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USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
HOW TO USE A NEW DOOR ICE BANK
The ice maker will stop producing ice when ice bank is full. If you need more ice, please use the extra ice bank in
freezer compartment so icemaker can keep producing ice.
How to remove the Door Ice Bank.
1 . Grip the handle as shown in
the picture
How to reinstall the Door Ice Bank.
1 . Replace ice bank by slightly slanting it to avoid
touching the ice maker.
2. Lift the lower part slightly. 3. Take the ice bank out slowly.
* Avoid touching the automatic shut off arm when
replacing the ice bank.
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USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
ADJUSTING CONTROL SETTINGS
Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before
making final adjustments. It is best to wait 24 hours
before doing this. The mid-settings indicated in the
previous section should be correct for normal household
refrigerator usage. The controls are set correctly when
milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream
is firm.
The refrigerator control functions as the thermostat for the
entire appliance (refrigerator and freezer sections). The
higher the number setting, the longer the compressor will
run to keep the temperature colder. The freezer control
adjusts the cold air flow from the freezer to the
refrigerator. Setting the freezer control to a lower
temperature keeps more cold air in the Freezer
compartment to make it colder.
If you need to adjust temperatures in the refrigerator or
freezer, start by adjusting the refrigerator. Then wait 24
hours before checking the freezer temperature. If it is too
warm or too cold, then adjust the freezer control.
Use the settings listed in the chart below as a guide.
Always remember to wait at least 24 hours between
adjustments.
CONDITION/
REASON:
■
REFRIGERATOR section too
warm
– Door opened often
– Large amount of food added
– Room temperature very warm
■
FREEZER section too
warm/ice not made fast
enough
– Door opened often
– Large amount of food added
– Very cold room temperature
(can’t cycle often enough)
– Heavy ice usage
– Air vents blocked by items
■
REFRIGERATOR section too
cold
– Controls not set correctly for
your conditions
RECOMMENDED
ADJUSTMENT:
Set REFRIGERATOR
control to next lower
number, wait 24
hours, then re-check
Set FREEZER control
to next lower number,
wait 24 hours, then recheck
Move items out of
airstream
Set REFRIGERATOR
control to next higher
number, wait 24
hours, then re-check
FOOD STORAGE GUIDE
Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight and
moisture-proof material unless otherwise noted. This
prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the
refrigerator. For dated products, check date code to
ensure freshness.
Items
Butter or
margarine
Cheese
Milk
Eggs
Fruit
Leafy vegetables
Vegetables with
skins (carrots,
peppers)
Fish
How to
Keep opened butter in a covered
u
dish or closed compartment.
When storing an extra supply,
wrap in freezer packaging and
freeze.
Store in the original wrapping until
u
you are ready to use it. Once
opened, rewrap tightly in plastic
wrap or aluminum foil.
Wipe milk cartons. For best
u
storage, place milk on interior
shelf, not on door shelf.
Store in original carton or Egg Box
u
on interior shelf, not on door shelf.
Wash, let dry, and store in
u
refrigerator in plastic bags or in
the crisper. Do not wash or hull
berries until you are ready to use
them. Sort and keep berries in
their original container in a
crisper, or store in a sloosely
closed paper bag on a refrigerator
shelf.
Remove store wrapping and trim
u
or tear off bruised and discolored
areas. Wash in cold water and
drain. Place in plastic bag or
plastic container and store in
crisper.
Place in plastic bags or plastic
u
container and store in crisper.
Use fresh fish and shellfish the
u
same day purchased.
■
FREEZER section too cold
– Controls not set correctly for
your conditions
Set FREEZER control
to next higher number,
wait 24 hours, then recheck
Leftovers
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Cover leftovers with plastic wrap
u
or aluminum foil. Plastic
containers with tight lids can also
be used.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
STORING FROZEN FOOD
NOTE: For further information about preparing food for
freezing or food storage times, check a freezer guide or a
reliable cookbook.
Packaging
Successful freezing depends on correct packaging. When
you close and seal the package, it must not allow air or
moisture in or out. If it does, you could have food odor
and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator and also dry
out frozen food.
Packaging recommendations
• Rigid plastic containers with tight-fitting lids
• Straight-sided canning/freezing jars
• Heavy-duty aluminum foil
• Plastic-coated paper
• Non-permeable plastic wraps
• Specified freezer-grade self-sealing plastic bags
Follow package or container instructions for proper
freezing methods.
REFRIGERATOR SECTION
WATER DISPENSER
Tray can be easily removed by pressing and pulling it.
Tilt up the front of tray slightly and snap the ribs into the
holes to reinstall the tray.
Do not use
• Bread wrappers
• Non-polyethylene plastic containers
• Containers without tight lids
• Wax paper or wax-coated freezer wrap
• Thin, semi-permeable wrap
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CAUTION: Do not keep beverage cans or plastic food
containers in the freezer compartment. They may break
if they freezer.
Freezing
Your freezer will not quick-freeze any large quantity of
food. Do not put more unfrozen food into the freezer than
will freeze within 24 hours (no more than 2 to 3 lbs of food
per cubic foot of freezer space). Leave enough space in
the freezer for air to circulate around packages. Be careful
to leave enough room at the front so the door can close
tightly.
Storage times will vary according to the quality and type
of food, the type of packaging or wrap used (airtight and
moisture-proof) and the storage temperature. Ice crystals
inside a sealed package are normal. This simply means
that moisture in the food and air inside the package have
condensed, creating ice crystals.
Holes
Ribs
NOTE: Allow hot foods to cool at room temperature for
30 minutes, then package and freeze. Cooling hot foods
before freezing saves energy.
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USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
REFRIGERATOR SHELVES
The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet
your individual storage needs. Your model may have
glass or wire shelves.
Storing similar food items together in your refrigerator and
adjusting the shelves to fit different heights of items will
make finding the exact item you want easier; it will also
reduce the amount of time the refrigerator door is open,
saving energy.
IMPORTANT: Do not clean glass shelves with warm
water when they are cold. Shelves may break if exposed
to sudden temperature changes or impact, such as
bumping. For your protection, glass shelves are made
with tempered glass, which will shatter into small pebblesized pieces.
NOTE: Glass shelves are heavy. Use special care when
removing them to avoid dropping them.
Adjusting Shelves
Remove shelves from the shipping position and replace
shelves in the position you want.
• To remove a shelf—Tilt up the front of the shelf in the
direction of (1) and lift it in the direction of (2). Pull the
shelf out.
w CAUTION: Make sure that shelves are level from one
side to the other. Failure to do so may result in the
shelf falling or spilling food.
Sliding Out Shelves
You can slide glass shelves in and out of your refrigerator
as follows.
• To slide the shelf out, carefully pull front of shelf
toward you.
• To slide shelf in, push shelf in until it stops.
BOTTLE HOLDER
Bottles can be stored laterally with this bottle holder. It
can be attached to any shelf.
• To reinstall a shelf—Tilt the front of the shelf up and
guide the shelf hooks into the slots at a desired height.
Then lower the front of the shelf so that the hooks drop
into the slots.
Bottle holder can be removed by pulling it straight out and
installed by placing it at the end of the shelf you want and
pushing it inward.
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USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
1
2
SNACK PAN
While holding the chef fresh with one hand, pull it forward
slightly.
OPTIBIN CRISPERS
REMOVING CRISPER
u Crispers without rails
1. To remove, pull the drawer out to full extension.
2. Lift the front of the crisper up, then pull it straight out.
3. To install, slightly tilt up the front and insert the drawer
into the frame and push it back into place.
u Crispers with rails
To remove crisper
1. Pull the drawer out to full extension.
2. Lift the front of the crisper up and pull it straight out.
The Optibin Crispers provide fresher-tasting fruit and
vegetables by letting you easily control humidity inside the
crisper. The Optibin Crispers include: 1) a humidity control
knob at the front of the crisper cover and 2) a large lattice on
the inner surface of the cover to hold or release moisture.
CRISPER HUMIDITY CONTROL
You can control the amount of humidity in the moisturesealed crispers. Store vegetables or fruits requiring more
or less humidity in separate crispers. Adjust the control to
any setting between and .
• lets moist air out of the crisper for best storage of
fruits.
• keeps moist air in the crisper for best storage of
fresh, leafy vegetables.
To replace crisper
1. Push rails to the back of the compartment.
2. Insert the back corner of the crisper into the frame.
3. Slightly tilt up the front and push the drawer back until it
snaps into place.
w CAUTION: The glass shelf over the crisper is not firmly
secured. Be careful when tilting.
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USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
1
2
2
3
1
To remove crisper door flap
1. Raise the door flap as high as it will open.
2. Press the plastic hinge toward the center of the door
flap with your finger.
3. Lift the door out of its place.
4. To replace, reverse the above procedure.
To remove the glass
1. Lift up the glass after inserting a finger into a hole
under the crisper cover.
2. Pull the glass up and out.
1. Remove crisper cover (as illustrated above).
2. Hold the glass cover and turn the crisper cover over.
3. For each lattice hold lattice and pull sides of the cover
outward to remove lattice.
To replace lattice on inner surface
1. For each lattice insert middle tab in 1 (closed to glass
cover)and pull sides of the cover to insert lattice.
CRISPER COVER WITH LATTICE ON INNER
SURFACE
To remove the lattice on inner surface
DAIRY BIN
1. To remove the dairy bin, simply lift it and pull straight
out.
2. To replace the dairy bin, slide it in above the desired
location and push down until it stops.
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USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
1
2
MODULAR DOOR BIN
The door bins are removable for easy cleaning and
adjusting.
1. To remove the bin, simply lift the bin up and pull
straight out.
2. To replace the bin, slide it in above the desired support
button and push down until it stops.
w WARNING: Somebody can be hurt if door bins are not
firmly assembled.
w NOTE: DO NOT adjust a bin that is loaded with food.
w CAUTION: DO NOT allow children to play with
baskets. Sharp corners on baskets could cause injury.
EGG BOX
Store the egg box on interior shelf, not on door shelf.
w WARNING: Be careful when you open tilting door so
that you do not injure your foot!
TILT-OUT DOOR BASKET(LFX25***** only)
To remove basket
1. Pull one of the brackets upward.
2. Remove basket from both brackets.
To replace basket
1. Insert bracket into one side. Hook end of basket into
bracket.
2. Hook other basket end into other bracket. Push bracket
down into place.
3. Be sure back of basket goes behind retention tab on
each bracket.
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CAUTION: Do not use the egg box as an ice storage
bin in the freezer compartment. The egg box can easily
break if it freezes.
FREEZER SECTION
TILTING DOOR
The tilting door provides easy access for stored foods.
How to use
Tilt the door down and pull it out.
ICE BIN
1. To separate the ice bin, pull out the drawer as much as
possible.
2. Gently lift and pull out the ice bin.
3. To install, pull out the drawer as much as possible and set
the ice bin in its correct position, then push in the drawer.
DRAWER
ICE BIN
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USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
1
2
1
DURABASE
1. To remove the Durabase, push it back to the end as
much as possible. Tilt up the front of the Durabase and
pull straight out.
2. To install, insert the Durabase in rail assembly.
DURABASE DIVIDER
The Durabase divider allows you to organize the
Durabase area into sections.
PULL OUT DRAWER
To separate the drawer, push the front left and right hooks
in direction to pull up and remove.
Then gently lift the gear part of rear left and right side of
the drawer and pull it out in direction.
3
2
To install, reposition the gear part of rear left and right
side of the drawer after pulling out both rails as much as
possible, and gently push down both left and right side
while checking the hook on the front part.
Hook
1. To remove, pull divider staight up.
2. To install, hook top corners of divider over top edge of
durabase.
w WARNING: When the divider of the freezer drawer is
removed, children may crawl inside.
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USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
FILTER
It is recommended that you replace the filter when the
water filter indicator light turns on or your water dispenser
or ice maker performance decreases noticeably.
After changing the water filter cartridge, reset the water
filter status display and indicator light by pressing and
holding the button for 3 seconds.
1. Remove the old cartridge.
Place a container under
the hole of filter holder.
2. Replace with a new cartridge.
Take the new cartridge out of its packaging and
remove protective cover from the o-rings.
With cartridge knob in the vertical position, push the
new filter cartridge into the cover until it stops.
If you can’t turn the filter from side to side, it isn’t fully
inserted. Push it in firmly and twist it into place. You
will hear the snap when it clicks into place.
Using its handle, twist the cartridge clockwise about 1/4
turn. You will hear the snap when it clicks into place.
NOTE: When filter is being removed, the water drains
through the hole.
Rotate the knob of the
cartridge counter
clockwise.
Pull out the filter cartridge.
3. Flushing the Water System After Replacing Filter
Dispense water through the water dispenser for 3
minutes to purge the system.
NOTE: To purchase replacement water filter cartridges,
visit your local appliance dealer or part distributor. You
can also visit our website: www.lgappliances.com or call
1-877-714-7481. The replacement water filter cartridge’s
part number is 5231JA2006B.
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WARNING
CARE AND CLEANING
LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, either unplug
the refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit breaker
or fuse box.
Explosion Hazard
Use non-flammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost
automatically. However, clean both sections about once
a month to prevent odors. Wipe up spills immediately.
GENERAL CLEANING TIPS
• Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
• Remove all removable parts, such as shelves,
crispers, etc. Refer to sections in Using Your
Refrigerator for removal instructions.
• Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in
warm water. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners.
• Hand wash, rinse and dry all surfaces thoroughly.
• Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
OUTSIDE
Waxing external painted metal surfaces helps provide rust
protection. Do not wax plastic parts. Wax painted metal
surfaces at least twice a year using appliance wax (or
auto paste wax). Apply wax with a clean, soft cloth.
For products with a stainless steel exterior, use a clean
sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water.
Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners. Dry thoroughly
with a soft cloth.
NOTE: Moving the control to the OFF position
does not remove power to the light circuit.
NOTE: Not all appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator. Be
sure to replace the bulb with one of the same size, shape
and wattage.
To change Refrigerator Light Bulbs
1. Unplug Refrigerator, or disconnect power at the circuit
breaker.
2. If necessary, remove top shelf or shelves.
3. Using a flat instrument, gently pry the lamp cover loose in
the front as shown. Rotate downward to remove rear tabs.
4. Make sure the bulbs are cool to the touch.
Turn bulbs counterclockwise to remove. Insert new bulb(s).
5. Assemble in reverse order by snapping the Lamp Cover
in, engaging the rear tabs followed by the front tabs.
INSIDE WALLS (allow freezer to warm up so
cloth won’t stick)
To help remove odors, you can wash the inside of the
refrigerator with a mixture of baking soda and warm water.
Mix 2 tablespoons baking soda to 1 quart of water (26 g
soda to 1 liter water.) Be sure the baking soda is
completely dissolved so does it not scratch the surfaces
of the refrigerator.
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CAUTION: While cleaning the inside, do not spray water.
DOOR LINERS AND GASKETS
Do not use cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents,
bleaches, or cleaners containing petroleum on plastic
refrigerator parts.
PLASTIC PARTS (covers and panels)
Do not use window sprays, abrasive cleansers, or flammable
fluids. These can scratch or damage the material.
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CARE AND CLEANING
To change freezer light
1. Unplug refrigerator power cord form outlet.
2. Using a flat instrument, gently pry the lamp cover loose
in the front as shown. Rotate downward to remove the
rear tabs.
3. Make sure the bulb is cool to the touch. Turn the bulb
counterclockwise to remove.
4. Replace with a new 60-watt appliance bulb.
5. Insert tabs on back of cover into slots in freezer ceiling.
Push cover up to snap front into place.
WHEN YOU GO ON VACATION
If you choose to leave the refrigerator on while you
are away, follow these steps to prepare your refrigerator
before you leave.
1. Use up any perishables and freeze other items.
2. Empty the ice bin.
If you choose to turn the refrigerator off before you
leave, follow these steps.
1. Remove all food from the refrigerator.
2. Depending on your model, set the thermostat control
(refrigerator control) to OFF. See the Setting the
Controls section.
3. Clean refrigerator, wipe it and dry well.
4. Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of both doors to
prop them open far enough for air to get in. This stops
odor and mold from building up.
WHEN YOU MOVE
When you are moving your refrigerator to a new home,
follow these steps to prepare it for the move.
w CAUTION: DO NOT place fingers inside of cover.
Lamp may be hot.
POWER INTERRUPTIONS
1. If the power will be out for 24 hours or less, keep
all refrigerator doors closed to help foods stay
cold and frozen.
1. Remove all food from the refrigerator and pack all
frozen food in dry ice.
2. Depending on your model, turn the thermostat control
(refrigerator control) to OFF. See the Setting the
Controls section.
3. Unplug the refrigerator.
4. Clean, wipe and dry thoroughly.
5. Take out all removable parts, wrap them well and tape
them together so they don’t shift and rattle during the
move. Refer to sections in Using your Refrigerator for
removal instructions.
6. Depending on the model, raise the front of the
refrigerator so it rolls more easily OR screw in the
leveling legs all the way so they don’t scrape the floor.
See the Door Closing section.
7. Tape the doors shut and tape the power cord to the
refrigerator cabinet.
When you get to your new home, put everything back
and refer to the Installing Your Refrigerator section for
preparation instructions.
2. If the power will be out for more than 24 hours:
a) Remove all frozen food and store it in a frozen
food locker.
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ABOUT THE AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER
WARNING
Personal Injury Hazard
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.
NOTE: If the cube size is smaller or larger than you
expected, you can regulate the size with the cube size
button.
Every time you press the cube size button, the indicator
moves up one light. The higher the light position, the
larger the cubes will be. Pressing at the highest position
returns the indicator to the lowest position.
WHEN YOU SHOULD SET THE ICEMAKER
POWER SWITCH TO O (OFF)
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
A newly-installed refrigerator may take
12 to 24 hours to begin making ice.
Icemaker
Automatic
Shut off Arm
Cube Size
Indicator Light
The icemaker will produce six cubes per cycle—
approximately 100–130 cubes in a 24-hour period,
depending on freezer compartment temperature, room
temperature, number of door openings and other
operating conditions.
Cube Size
Select Button
Power Switch
• When the water supply will be shut off for several hours.
• When the ice bank is removed for more than a minute
or two.
• When the refrigerator will not be used for several days.
NORMAL SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR
NOTE: Keeping the power switch in the I (on) position
before the water line is connected can damage the
icemaker.
• You will hear the sound of cubes dropping into the bin
and water running in the pipes as the icemaker refills.
PREPARING FOR VACATION
WARNING
• If you turn the ICE Maker off with ice in the Ice Bin ,
the ice can melt and leak onto the floor.
• When you turn off the ice maker due to a long
vacation, empty all the ice within the ice bin.
If the refrigerator is used before the water connection is
made to the icemaker, set the power switch to O (off).
When the refrigerator has been connected to the water
supply, set the power switch to I (on).
The icemaker will fill with water when it cools to freezing.
A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to
begin making ice cubes.
Throw away the first few batches of ice to allow the water
line to clear.
Be sure nothing interferes with the sweep of the
Automatic Shut off Arm.
When the bin fills to the level of the Automatic Shut off
Arm, the icemaker will stop producing ice.
It is normal for several cubes to be stuck together.
If ice is not used frequently, old ice cubes will become
cloudy, taste stale, and shrink.
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CONNECTING THE WATER LINE
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
This water line installation is not warranted by the
refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer. Follow these
instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive
water damage.
Water hammer (water banging in the pipes) in house
plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator parts and lead
to water leakage or flooding. Call a qualified plumber to
correct water hammer before installing the water supply
line to the refrigerator.
To prevent burns and product damage, do not hook up
the water line to the hot water line.
If you use your refrigerator before connecting the water
line, make sure the icemaker power switch is in the O
(off) position.
Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas where
temperatures fall below freezing.
When using any electrical device (such as a power
drill) during installation, be sure the device is doubleinsulated or grounded in a manner to prevent the hazard
of electric shock, or is battery-powered.
All installations must be in accordance with local plumbing
code requirements.
NOTE: Wear eye protection.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
Copper Tubing
•
diameter to connect the refrigerator
to the water supply. Be sure both
ends of the tubing are cut square.
To determine how much tubing you need: measure
the distance from the water valve on the back of the
refrigerator to the water supply pipe. Then add 8 feet
(2.4 m). Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing (about 8 feet
[2.4 m] coiled into 3 turns of about 10″[25 cm] diameter) to
allow the refrigerator to move out from the wall after
installation.
A cold water supply
•
between 20 and 120 p.s.i. on models without a water
filter and between 40 and 120 p.s.i. on models with a
water filter.
Power drill
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1/2″or adjustable
•
wrench
Straight- and Phillips-
•
blade screwdriver
.
, 1/4″outer
. The water pressure must be
.
.
Two 1/4″outer diameter
•
compression nuts and
2 ferrules (sleeves)
connect the copper tubing to
the shutoff valve and the
refrigerator water valve.
•
If your existing copper water
line has a flared fitting at the
end, you will need an
adapter
plumbing supply stores) to
connect the water line to the refrigerator OR you can
cut off the flared fitting with a tube cutter and then use
a compression fitting.
Shutoff valve to connect to
•
the cold water line
shutoff valve should have a
water inlet with a minimum
inside diameter of 5/32″at
the point of connection to the
COLD WATER LINE. Saddle-type shutoff valves are
included in many water supply kits. Before purchasing,
make sure a saddle-type valve complies with your local
plumbing codes.
(available at
to
. The
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used
drinking water line.
1. SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY
Turn on the nearest faucet to relieve the pressure on
the line.
2. CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION
Choose a location for the valve
that is easily accessible. It is best
to connect into the side of a
vertical water pipe. When it is
necessary to connect into a
horizontal water pipe, make the
connection to the top or side,
rather than at the bottom, to avoid
drawing off any sediment from the water pipe.
3. DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE
Drill a 1/4″ hole in the water
pipe (even if using a selfpiercing valve) using a
sharp bit. Remove any burrs
resulting from drilling the
hole in the pipe. Take care
not to allow water to drain
into the drill. Failure to drill a 1/4″ hole may result in
reduced ice production or smaller cubes.
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