LG Electronics LFX21976ST User Manual

ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL

OWNER’S MANUAL

FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR

Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference.

MODELS

LFX25976**, LFX21976

P/NO : MFL63728501

www.lge.com

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Basic Safety Precautions ........................................3

CFC Disposal ..........................................................4

How to Connect Electricity ......................................5

PARTS AND FEATURES

Special Features .....................................................6

Key Parts and Components ....................................7

INSTALLATION

Choose the Proper Location ...................................8

Clearances ..............................................................8

Flooring ...................................................................9

Handle Removal......................................................9

Refrigerator Door and Freezer Drawer Removal ..10

Light Replacement ................................................16

Connecting the Water Supply ...............................17

Connecting the Water Lines..................................18

Leveling the Refrigerator Doors ............................19

Starting..................................................................20

HOW TO USE

Control Panel Features .........................................21

The LED Display ...................................................22

Adjusting the Temperatures and Display .............23

Operating the Dispenser ......................................24

Setting the Functions ...........................................25

Spaceplus Ice System ..........................................26

Automatic Icemaker .............................................27

Storing Foods .......................................................28

Location of Foods .................................................29

Shelf Height Adjustment .......................................30

CARE AND CLEANING

Removing and Replacing Components ................31

Cleaning the Refrigerator .....................................35

General Information .............................................35

Replacing the Water Filter.....................................36

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before Calling for Service …………………………41

SPECIFICATIONS

Key Dimensions and Specifications .....................47

WARRANTY

Product Registration Information ..........................48

THANK YOU!

Congratulations on your purchase

and welcome to the LG family.

Your new LG French Door

Refrigerator combines

advanced cooling technology

with simple operation and high

efficiency. Follow the operating

and care instructions in this

manual and your refrigerator

will provide you with many years

of reliable service.

BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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

w 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, or CAUTION. These words mean:

wDANGER

You might be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

wWARNING

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

wCAUTION

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury, or product damage.

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.

wWARNING

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 performed 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: Some models have LED interior lighting and service should be performed by a qualified technician. NOTE: Setting either or both controls to the OFF position does not remove power to the light circuit.

• When you are finished, reconnect the refrigerator to the electrical source and reset the control (Thermostat Refrigerator Control, or Freezer Control, or Freezer Control, depending on the model) to the desired setting.

• This refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance with the 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 modify or extend the power cord length. It will cause electric shock or fire.

BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

(CONT.)

• Do not use drier to dry the inside, nor light a candle to remove odor.

• Install in places away from the fire such as the place where flammable gas is leaked.

• 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 use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

• DO NOT refreeze frozen foods which have thawed completely. The United States Department of Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No. 69 says:

…You may safely refreeze frozen foods that have thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are still cold—below 40°F (4°C).

…Thawed ground meats, poultry, or fish that have any off-odor or off-color should not be refrozen and should not be eaten. Thawed ice cream should be discarded. If the odor or color of any food is poor or questionable, dispose of it. The food may be dangerous to eat.

Even partial thawing and refreezing reduces the 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.

Risk of Child Entrapment

Discarded or abandoned refrigerators are dangerous, even if they will sit for just a few days. If you are disposing of your old refrigerator, please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents.

Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer:

• Take off the doors.

• Do not leave the shelves in place, as children may climb inside.

CFC DISPOSAL

Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system that used CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons). CFCs are believed to harm stratospheric ozone.

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.

HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY

IMPORTANT: Please read carefully.

wWARNING

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.

RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD

The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual properly grounded electrical outlet rated for 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only, and fused at 20 amperes. This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a fire hazard from overheated wires. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided.

Use a receptacle which cannot be turned off with a switch or pull chain. Do not use an extension cord. 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.

Do not use an adapter plug. NOTE: Some models have LED interior lighting and

service should be performed by a qualified technician. When you are finished, reconnect the refrigerator to

the electrical source and reset the control (Thermostat, Refrigerator Control, or Freezer Control, depending on the model) to the desired setting.

USE OF EXTENSION CORDS

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord.

However, if you still elect to use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL-listed (USA), 3-wire grounding-type appliance extension cord having a grounding-type plug and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 20 amperes (minimum) and 120 volts.

Use of an extension cord will increase the clearance needed for the back of the refrigerator.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

SPECIAL FEATURES

CONTROL PANEL LED DISPLAY SCREEN

Simple electronic controls are user-friendly. The LED screen shows refrigerator and freezer temperatures, displays water filter status, dispenser information, and more.

ICE PLUS

When this feature is activated, the freezer section will run at the coldest temperature for a 24- hour period to increase ice production.

FILTERED WATER AND ICE DISPENSER

The water dispenser offers fresh, chilled, filtered water through the door. The ice dispenser offers cubed or crushed ice.

DOOR ALARM

A warning alarm sounds at 30-second intervals when the refrigerator or freezer door is left open for more than 60 seconds.

SPACEPLUS ICE SYSTEM

The icemaker automatically produces 80–130 ice cubes in a 24-hour period to keep the ice dispenser fully supplied. The in-door design creates more shelf space.

CRISPERS

LG’s crispers preserve humidity and help vegetables stay crisp.

GLIDE‘N’SERVE

Provides storage space with a variable temperature control that keeps the compartment colder than refrigerator.

MULLION

The door mullion folds in when the left door is opened.

AUTO CLOSING HINGE

When you slightly push the door of the refrigerator, it is automatically closed. (The door is automatically closed within 30° of the opening angle.)

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.

KEY PARTS AND COMPONENTS

In addition to the special features and components outlined in the Special Features section, there are several other important components that are referenced in this manual.

ADJUSTABLE REFRIGERATOR SHELVING

The refrigerator compartment shelves are adjustable to allow flexibility for storage needs.

GALLON STORAGE BINS

Three interchangeable bins can be arranged to suit your storage needs.

REMOVABLE ICE STORAGE BIN

The ice storage bin can be removed to fill ice buckets, coolers, or pitchers.

LED INTERIOR LAMPS

Refrigerator interior is lit by the LED array.

CAN STORAGE BIN

FIXED DOOR BINS

CHOOSE THE PROPER LOCATION

wWARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Two or more people are required when moving and unpacking the appliance.

• Store and install the refrigerator where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to outdoor weather conditions.

• 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 too high, cooling ability may be adversely affected.

• If this refrigerator is installed where the temperature is above 110°F (43°C), the freezing capacity is compromised and the cost of electricity used increases.

• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not install the refrigerator in a wet or damp area.

• Select a place where a water supply can be easily connected for the automatic icemaker and dispenser.

• Unstable installation may cause vibration and noise. If the floor is not even, make the refrigerator level by rotating the height adjusting screws.

• Properly ground the refrigerator to conform with all governing codes and ordinances.

wCAUTION

Avoid placing the unit near heat sources, direct sunlight, or moisture.

CLEARANCES

• Too small a distance from adjacent items may result in lowered freezing capability and increased electricity consumption charges. Allow at least 24 in. (61 cm) in front of the refrigerator to open the doors.

NOTE: For complete dimensions and specifications,

see page 47.

2" (5.08 cm)

FLOORING

• To minimize noise and vibration, the refrigerator MUST be installed on a solidly constructed floor.

• 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. The leveling legs can be turned easily by pushing against the top of the refrigerator to take the weight off the feet. Turn the leveling legs clockwise to raise the unit or counterclockwise to lower it.

• Carpeting and soft tile surfaces are not recommended.

• Never install the refrigerator on a platform or weakly supported structure.

NOTE: 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; floor damage could occur.

HANDLE REMOVAL

To move the refrigerator through a house door, it may be necessary to remove the refrigerator door handles.

NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page.

wCAUTION

• Use special care when removing handles to prevent scratching the doors.

• The handle could be damaged if you hit it with a hammer while removing or attaching.

• When you assemble or disassemble a handle, you must push or pull with reasonable force.

NOTE: It is recommend that the doors be removed when it is necessary to move the refrigerator through a

narrow opening.

Loosen the set screws with a 2.5 mm (3/32") Allen wrench and remove the handle.

NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need to be tightened or removed, use a 1/4" Allen wrench.

Loosen the set screws located on the lower side of the handle with a 3.1 mm (1/8") Allen wrench and remove the handle.

NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need to be tightened or removed, use a 1/4" Allen wrench.

Mounting

Fasteners

Set Screw

Allen Wrench

HANDLE REMOVAL

(CONT.)

HANDLE REINSTALLATION

REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL

REFRIGERATOR DOOR REMOVAL

wWARNING

Electric Shock Hazard

• Disconnect electrical supply to the refrigerator before installing. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury.

• Do not put hands or feet or metal sticks into the air vents, base grille, or bottom of the refrigerator. You may be injured or receive an electrical shock.

• Be careful when you work with the hinge, base grille, and stopper. You may be injured.

Before you begin, remove food and bins from the doors.

If your entrance door is too narrow for the refrigerator to pass through, remove the refrigerator door and move the refrigerator sideways through the doorway.

Place the handle on the door by aligning handle footprints to fit mounting fasteners and tighten the set screws with a 2.5 mm (3/32") Allen wrench.

NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need to be tightened or removed use a 1/4"Allen wrench

1 Place the handle on the door by aligning

handle footprints to fit mounting fasteners and tighten the set screws on the bottom of the handle with a 3.1 mm (1/8") Allen wrench.

NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need to be tightened or removed use a 1/4"Allen wrench.

To remove the left refrigerator door:

Pull the water tube out of the fitting while pressing the release ring on the fitting.

NOTE : When you pull out the tube, first you have to push the collet by opposite direction of arrow in the upper picture and pull the tube out by direction of arrow.

Mounting Fasteners

Collet

REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL

(CONT.)

REFRIGERATOR DOOR REMOVAL

(CONT.)

• Open the door. Remove the top hinge cover screw (1 ).

• Use a flat blade screwdriver to lift the tabs on the front underside of the cover(2). Lift up the cover.

• Remove the cover. Pull out the tube (3).

• Disconnect all the wire harnesses (4).

• Remove the grounding screw(5)

• Rotate hinge lever (6) counterclockwise. Lift the top hinge (7) free of the hinge lever latch (8).

IMPORTANT: When lifting the hinge free of the latch, be careful that the door does not fall forward.

• Lift the door from the middle hinge pin and remove the door.

• Place the door, inside facing up, on a nonscratching surface.

(1)

(2)

(4)

(3)

(6)

(7)

(8)

(5)

2 To remove the right refrigerator door:

• Open the door. Remove the top hinge cover screw (1 ). Lift up the cover (2).

• Remove the cover.

• Rotate the hinge lever (3) clockwise. Lift the top hinge (4) free of the hinge lever latch (5).

IMPORTANT: When lifting the hinge free of the latch, be careful that the door is heavy and may fall forward.

• Lift the door from the middle hinge pin and remove the door.

• Place the door, inside facing up, on a nonscratching surface.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL

(CONT.)

REFRIGERATOR DOOR REINSTALLATION

Install the right-side door first.

• Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin as shown.

• Make sure the plastic sleeve is inserted in the bottom of the door.

1 • Fit the top hinge (1) over the hinge lever

latch (2) and into place. Rotate the lever (3) counterclockwise to secure the hinge.

• Hook the tab on the door-switch side of the cover (4) under the edge of the wire opening in the cabinet top. Position the cover into place. Insert and tighten the cover screw (5).

(3)

(2)

(1)

(5)

(4)

Install the left-side door.

• Lower the door onto middle hinge pin.

3 • Fit the top hinge (1) over the hinge lever

latch (2) and into place. Rotate the lever (3) clockwise to secure the hinge.

• Install the grounding screw (4) and connect all the wire harnesses (5).

(2)

(1)

(3)

(4)

(5)

REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL

(CONT.)

REFRIGERATOR DOOR REINSTALLATION

(CONT.)

• Push the water supply tube (6) into the hole on the top case and pull it through the backplate.

(6)

5 Insert the water supply tube into the

connector.

• Insert the tube at least 5/8 in. (15 mm) into the connector.

• Hook the tab on the door-switch side of the cover under the edge of the wire opening in the cabinet top. Position the cover into place. Insert and tighten the cover screw.

Cover

Cover Screw

wCAUTION

1. Insert the tube until you can see only one of the lines printed on the tube.

2. After inserting, pull the tube to ascertain that it is secure.

3. Assemble the clip.

Collet

Correct Incorrect

Insert Line

Clip

Tube

REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL

(CONT.)

FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL

wCAUTION

• Care should be taken to avoid product or property damage when removing the freezer door. It maybe necessary to have assistance with the following insturctions.

• To avoid damage do not hold the handle when removing the door. It could come off and cause and injury.

wCAUTION: When you remove the drawer, do not hold the handle. If it may come off and it could cause

personal injury.

wCAUTION: When placing the drawer on the floor, care should be taken to avoid floor damage.

To remove the freezer drawer, pull the drawer open to full extension. Remove the lower DuraBase ® basket by lifting the basket from the rail system.

Separate the left and right rail cover2

With both hands, hold both sides of the door and pull it up to separate it from the rails.

4 With both hands, flex the center bar enough

to allow the gears on both ends to release from the track.

Remove the screws of the rail on both sides.

wWARNING: To prevent accidental child and pet

entrapment or suffocation risk. DO NOT allow them to play inside of drawer.

wWARNING: DO NOT step or sit down on freezer.

REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL

(CONT.)

FREEZER DRAWER REINSTALLATION

wCAUTION

• To avoid possible injury or product or property damage, you will need two people to perform the following instructions. It maybe necessary to have assistance with the following instructions.

wWARNING

Risk of Child Entrapment

• To prevent accidental child and pet entrapment or suffocation risk, DO NOT allow them to play inside of the freezer drawer.

• DO NOT step or sit on the freezer drawer.

To reinstall the freezer drawer, hold the center bar with both hands and pull it out until both rails are fully extended.

1 Hook door supports (1) into rail tabs (2).

Lower door into final position and tighten the screws (3). Make sure you have a right rail cover for each side.

With the drawer pulled out to full extension, insert the lower basket in the rail assembly.

Align the top holes of the rail cover with the top holes of the door supports to assemble the rail covers.

Right

Rail Cover

Assembly Hole

Left

Rail Cover

LIGHT REPLACEMENT

To Change Refrigerator Light

This model has special LED interior lighting and service should be performed by a qualified technician.

wWARNING

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.

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.

• The light bulbs will turn off if door is left open for seven continuous minutes. Shutting door for one second will light bulbs to come back on.

To Change Freezer Light

1. Unplug refrigerator power cord form outlet.

2. Use a screwdriver to remove the cover screw. (Save the cover screw)

3. Using a flat instrument, gently pry the lamp cover loose in the front as shown. Rotate downward to remove the rear tabs.

4. Make sure the bulb is cool to the touch. Turn the bulb counterclockwise to remove.

5. Replace with a new 60-watt appliance bulb.

6. Insert tabs on back of cover into slots in freezer ceiling. Push cover up to snap front into place.

7. Use a screwdriver to assemble the cover screw.

wCAUTION

• DO NOT place fingers inside of cover.

Lamp may be hot.

CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY

wWARNING

Connect to safe drinking water supply only.

• The water pressure must be between 20 and 120 p.s.i. (1.4~8.4 kgf/cm2 ) on models without a water filter and between 43 and 121 p.s.i. (3~8.5 kgf/cm2) on models with a water filter.

• If water pressure does not reach 20 psi (1.4 kgf/cm2) or falls below, it is necessary to purchase a separate pressure pump for normal automatic icemaker and water dispensing operation.

• It is recommended that the total length of the water feed tube does not exceed 26 ft. (8 m).

• Install the water supply line where it will not be affected by heat.

• If a reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected to your cold water supply, This water line installation is not warranted by the refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer. Follow next instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive water damage.

• If a reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected to your cold water supply, the water pressure to the reverse osmosis system needs to be a minimum of 40 to 60 psi (2.8 kgf/cm2~

4.2 kgf/cm2, less than 2.0~3.0sec to fill a cup of 7oz capacity). If the water pressure from the reverse osmosis system is less than 20 psi (1.4 kgf/cm2, more than

4.0sec to fill a cup of 7oz capacity):

• Check to see whether the sediment filter in the reverse osmosis system is blocked. Replace the filter if necessary.

• Allow the storage tank on the reverse osmosis system to refill after heavy usage.

• If the issue about water pressure from reverse osmosis remains, call a licensed, qualified plumber.

IMPORTANT: Read all directions thoroughly before you begin.

• If operating the refrigerator before installing the water connection, turn the icemaker to the OFF position to prevent operation without water.

• All installations must be in accordance with local plumbing code requirements.

• Use copper tubing and check for leaks.

• Install tubing only in areas where temperatures will remain above freezing.

• It may take up to 24 hours for the icemaker to begin producing ice.

Tools Required

• Standard screwdriver

• 7/16-in. and 1/2-in. open-end wrenches or two adjustable wrenches

• 1/4-in. nut driver

• 1/4-in. drill bit

• Hand drill or electric drill (properly grounded)

NOTE: Refrigerator dealers offer a kit with a 1/4-in. saddle-type shutoff valve, a union, and copper tubing. Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve complies with local plumbing codes.

Do not use a piercing-type or 3/16-in. saddle valve which reduces water flow and clogs more easily.

NOTE: The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Plumbing Code 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle valves are illegal and use is not permitted in

Massachusetts. Consult with your licensed plumber.

Cold Water Supply

• The icemaker water valve contains a flow washer which is used as a water pressure regulator.

• The icemaker needs to be connected to a cold water line with water pressure between 20~120 psi (1.4~8.4 kgf/cm2) on models without a water filter and between 43 and 121 p.s.i. (3~8.5 kgf/cm2) on models with a water filter.

IMPORTANT: Before connecting the tubing to the refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet.

NOTE: If your refrigerator is equipped with an internal water filter, an external in-line water filter should not be used.

• Remove the plastic flexible cap from the water valve.

• Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the end of the tubing as shown.

• Insert the end of the copper tubing into the connection as far as possible. While holding the tubing, tighten the fitting.

IMPORTANT: Tighten any connections that leak. Open the water at the shutoff valve.

• Plug in the refrigerator.

• Arrange the coil of copper tubing behind the refrigerator so it does not vibrate against the back of the refrigerator or against the wall.

• Check for leaks.

• Before connecting the water line to house, purge the house line for 2 minute.

NOTE: It may take a few seconds for water to begin to flow as the internal tank fills and air clears from the lines.

• Push the refrigerator back to the wall.

• Set the icemaker switch to the ON position.

NOTE: The icemaker will not begin to operate until it reaches its operating temperature of 15°F (-9°C). It will then begin operation automatically.

NOTE: Throw away the first few batches of ice (about 20 pieces).

CONNECTING THE WATER LINES

IMPORTANT: Before connecting the tubing to the water line, unplug the refrigerator or disconnect the power.

• Turn off the main water supply and open the nearest faucet to relieve pressure in the line. Opening an outside faucet may help drain water from the line in the house.

• Find a 1/2-in. vertical COLD water pipe near the refrigerator.

NOTE: A horizontal pipe will work, but the following precaution must be taken: drill on the top of the pipe, not the bottom. This will help keep water away from the drill and also keep normal sediment from collecting in the valve.

• To determine the length of copper tubing you will need, measure from the connection on the lower left rear of the refrigerator to the water pipe. Add 7 ft. (2.1 m) to allow for moving the refrigerator for cleaning. Use 1/4-in. O.D. (outside diameter) copper tubing. Be sure both ends of the copper tubing are cut square.

• Using a drill, drill a 1/4-in. hole in the cold water pipe you have selected.

• Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe clamp. Be sure the outlet end is solidly in the 1/4-in. drilled hole in the water pipe and the washer is under the pipe clamp. Tighten the packing nut. Tighten the pipe clamp screws carefully and evenly so the washer makes a watertight seal.

Do not overtighten or you may crush the copper tubing, especially if soft (coiled) copper tubing is used. Now you are ready to connect the copper tubing.

• Slip the compression sleeve and the compression nut onto the copper tubing as shown. Insert the end of the tubing into the outlet end squarely as far as it will go. Screw the compression nut onto the outlet end with a wrench. A flare nut wrench works best, but an open-end wrench will suffice. Do not overtighten.

• Place the free end of the tubing into a container or sink, and turn on the main water supply. Flush out the tubing until the water is clear. Turn off the shutoff valve on the water pipe. Coil the copper tubing as shown below.

Packing Nut

Shutoff Valve

Compression Sleeve

Compression Nut

Cold Water Pipe

Pipe Clamp

Coil of Polyethelyne or Copper Tubing

Ferrule (Sleeve)

Refrigerator Connection

Water valve

Tubing Clamp

Tubing

Compression Nut

wWARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

• Be careful when you work with the hinges, base grille, and stopper. You may be injured.

• Do not put hands, feet, or metal items into the air vents, base grille, or the bottom of the refrigerator. You may be injured or receive an electrical shock.

Leveling

After installing, secure the product with the LEGS so it does not move to the right or left.

Your refrigerator has two front leveling legs— one on the right and one on the left. Adjust the legs to alter the tilt from front to back or side to side. If your refrigerator seems unsteady or you want the doors to close more easily, adjust the refrigerator’s tilt using the following instructions:

wCAUTION

• To avoid possible injury or product or property damage, you will need two people to perform the following instructions.

LEVELING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS

Plug the power cord into a 3-prong grounded outlet, and move the refrigerator into its final position. Remove the kick plate screws and then the kick plate.

• Open the Freezer Drawer.

• Once the drawer is open, there is sufficient clearance to remove the screws on top of the kick plate.

NOTE: To replace the kick plate, place it into position, and then insert and tighten the screws.

Level the refrigerator by using an 11/32 inch (8mm), 11/16 inch (18mm) wrench or a flat blade screw driver.

Turn the leveling legs (CCW) to raise or (CW) to lower the height of the front of the refrigerator.

NOTE: The front of the refrigerator should be slightly higher than the back.

NOTE: If someone pushes backward against the top of the refrigerator, weight is lifted off of the leveling legs, which makes adjustment easier.

Open both doors to make sure they close easily. If not, raise the leveling legs higher by turning both clockwise the same amount.

Once the refrigerator is level, replace the kickplate.

NOTE: Your new refrigerator is uniquely designed with two fresh food doors. Either door can be independently opened or closed.

You will have to exert slight pressure on the doors to close them completely.

NOTE: In order not to move the refrigerator back and forth, fix it with the 'Adjust' to the floor to install and use.

Kick Plate

LFX21976

LFX25976

STARTING

Before loading your refrigerator with fresh foods:

• Remove tape and any temporary labels from your refrigerator before using. To remove any remaining adhesive residue, rub the area briskly with your thumb, or rub 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.

NOTE: Do not remove any warning-type labels, the model and serial number label, or the tech sheet that is taped to the back of the refrigerator.

• Thoroughly clean your refrigerator and wipe off all dust that may have accumulated during shipping.

• Install accessories such as the ice cube bin, drawers, and shelves, in their proper places. They are packed together to prevent possible damage during shipment.

• Adjust the desired temperature for the refrigerator and freezer (see Adjusting the Temperature and Functions).

• 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.

LEVELING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS

(CONT.)

DOOR ALIGNMENT

• Use the wrench (Included with the User Manual) to adjust the bolt in the door hinge to adjust the height. (counter clockwise to raise or clockwise to lower)

CONTROL PANEL FEATURES

For complete details on button functions, see pages 22–25. NOTE: The shape of the buttons may not match your model.

LED DISPLAY

The LED display shows the temperature settings, dispenser options, water filter, door alarm, and locking status messages.

ICE TYPE BUTTON

The ICE TYPE button is used to select Cubed Ice or Crushed Ice.

FREEZER BUTTON

Press the FREEZER button to adjust the temperature in the freezer compartment.

NOTE: When pressed simultaneously with the REFRIGERATOR button for more than five seconds, the temperature display will change from Fahrenheit to Celsius or vice versa.

REFRIGERATOR BUTTON

Press the REFRIGERATOR button to adjust the temperature in the refrigerator compartment.

NOTE: When pressed simultaneously with the FREEZER button for more than five seconds, the temperature display will change from Fahrenheit to Celsius or vice versa.

ICE PLUS/ENERGY SAVING BUTTON

Press this button to activate the ICE PLUS function to increase icemaking capabilities.

OR, Press and hold this button for at least 3 seconds to activate or deactivate the Energy Saving mode.

LIGHT/FILTER BUTTON

The LIGHT/FILTER button controls the lamp in the dispenser.

Press and hold the LIGHT/FILTER button for more than 3 seconds to reset the filter indicator after the water filter has been replaced.

ALARM/LOCK BUTTON

Press this button to control the door-open alarm. Press and hold this button at least 3 seconds to lock or

unlock all the other function buttons on the control panel, including operation of the dispenser.

DISPENSER SELECTION INDICATOR

Shows Cubed ice or Crushed Ice selection that will be dispensed when the push switch is pressed.

FREEZER TEMPERATURE

Indicates the set temperature of the freezer compartment in Celsius or Fahrenheit.

REFRIGERATOR TEMPERATURE

Indicates the set temperature of the refrigerator compartment in Celsius or Fahrenheit.

ICE PLUS

When the ICE PLUS/ENERGY SAVING button is pressed, the display will indicate the selected function has been activated.

DISPENSER LIGHT INDICATOR

When the LIGHT button is pressed, the display will indicate the selected function: The dispenser light is on, this indicator will appear on the display panel.

DOOR ALARM INDICATOR

This indicator shows that the door-open warning alarm is activated.

ENERGY SAVING

This indicater shows that Energy Saving mode is activated.

WATER FILTER STATUS

This indicator shows the current status for the water filter. See Resetting the Filter Indicator.

LOCK STATUS

This indicator shows the current status for the control panel functions is set to LOCK.

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Display mode setting and its cancellation

• With the refrigerator door open, keep pressing the REFRIGERATOR button and ICE PLUS/ENERGY SAVING button more than 5 seconds, then it goes to the display mode.

• Perform the same way again to cancel the display mode.

• All freezing units do not work at the display mode.

THE LED DISPLAY

The LED display shows the temperature settings, dispenser options, water filter, door alarm, and locking status messages.

ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURES AND DISPLAY

Adjust Freezer Temperature

To adjust the temperature in the freezer compartment, press the FREEZER button to cycle through the the range of available settings.

Adjust Refrigerator Temperature

To adjust the temperature in the refrigerator compartment, press the REFRIGERATOR button to cycle through the range of available settings.

NOTE: The actual inner temperature varies depending on the food status, since the indicated temperature setting is the target temperature and not the actual temperature within the refrigerator.

Initially set the REFRIGERATOR CONTROL at 37 degrees F and the FREEZER CONTROL at 0 degrees F. Leave them at these setting for 24 hours (one day) to stabilize. Then adjust the compartment temperature as illustrated above.

Temperature Display

To change the temperature display from Fahrenheit to Celsius:

• Simultaneously press and hold the FREEZER and REFRIGERATOR buttons for more than 5 seconds.

• Do the same to convert back to Fahrenheit.

Power Saving Mode

• The display will remain off until the next time the door is opened. The display will also turn on when any button is pressed, and it will remain on for 20 seconds after the last door opening or button selection.

• To deactivate the Power-Saving Mode, press the FREEZER and ICE PLUS/ENERGY SAVING buttons simultaneously and hold them for 5 seconds until the tone sounds.

NOTE: Power Saving Mode function is set on the

product.

Caution When Closing the Door

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To reduce the risk of door scratches, please make sure that the refrigerator door mullion is always folded in.

If dew gathers on the refrigerator door mullion at any point, deactivate the Energy Saving mode until the issue resolves itself.

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• When filling container with a small opening, place the container as close as possible to the opening on the water or ice dispenser.

• Do not dispense ice into fine china or crystal glasses. China or crystal can break.

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Water

Ice

OPERATING THE DISPENSER

DISPENSING CRUSHED ICE

Press the ICE TYPE button to illuminate the Crushed Ice icon.

Press the push ice switch with a glass or other container and crushed ice will be dispensed.

DISPENSING CUBED ICE

Press the ICE TYPE button to illuminate the Cubed Ice icon.

Press the push switch with a glass or other container and cubed ice will be dispensed.

NOTE: Hold the glass or other container in place for a couple of seconds after dispensing ice or water to catch the last few cubes or drops. The dispenser is designed to not operate while either refrigerator door is open.

DISPENSING WATER

Press the push water switch with a glass or other container and chilled water will be dispensed.

When the water switch is pressed, the light will be illuminated.

CONTROLLING THE DISPENSER LIGHT

Press the LIGHT/FILTER button to turn the dispenser light on and off.

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WATER SWITCH

ICE SWITCH

Press the button for the desired function to view and select other settings.

SETTING THE FUNCTIONS

SETTING THE DISPENSER LOCK

Press and hold the ALARM/LOCK button for three seconds to lock the dispenser and all of the other control panel functions. Press and hold again for 3 seconds to unlock.

SETTING THE DOOR ALARM

The ALARM/LOCK button also controls the door alarm that sounds three times in 30-second intervals when a compartment door is left open for more than 60 seconds. The alarm stops sounding when the door is closed.

Press the ALARM/LOCK button once to activate and deactivate the door alarm function.

NOTE: Contact your local service center if the alarm continues to sound after the doors are closed.

RESETTING THE FILTER INDICATOR

Press and hold the LIGHT/FILTER button for more than 3 seconds to reset the filter indicator after the water filter has been replaced.

NOTE: It is recommended that the filter be replaced when the indicator light on the front dispenser reaches 0.

If the water or ice cube taste starts to deteriorates.

ACTIVATING ICE PLUS

Press the ICE PLUS/ENERGY SAVING button once to activate the ICE PLUS function. The ICE PLUS icon on the display panel will illuminate when activated.

The ICE PLUS function runs the freezer compartment at the coldest setting for a 24-hour period to increase icemaking by up to about 20%, and then turns off automatically.

NOTE: Press the button again to deactivate the ICE PLUS function.

ACTIVATING ENERGY SAVING

Press the ICE PLUS/ENERGY SAVING button for at least 3 seconds to activate or deactivate the function.

This function is recommended for added energy savings. (Some heaters to reduce excess moisture on the refrigerator may be turned off)

The energy saving function is also recommended during long periods of time spent away from home-like vacation.

DIAGNOSTIC FAILURE DETECTION

The diagnostic function automatically detects problems with your refrigerator, and a diagnostic code will appear in the display. NOTE: If a diagnostic code appears in the display during use, note the code and

then call

USA 1-800-243-0000 CANADA 1-888-LGCANADA

(24 hours per day/7 days per week)

and select the option to locate an authorized servicer.

SPACEPLUS ICE SYSTEM

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• Keep hands and tools out of the ice compartment door and dispenser chute. You could break something or injure yourself.

The icemaker will stop producing ice when the ice bin is full. If you need more ice, empty the ice bin into the extra ice bin in the freezer compartment so the icemaker can keep producing ice.

Shake the ice bin 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.

NOTE: Storing cans or other items in the ice bin may damage the icemaker.

Keep the ice compartment door closed tightly. If the ice compartment door is not closed tightly, the cold air in the ice bin will freeze food in the refrigerator compartment. This could also cause the icemaker to not produce ice.

NOTE: If the On/Off switch on the icemaker is set to Off for an extended time, the ice compartment will gradually warm up to the temperature of the refrigerator compartment. To prevent ice cubes from melting and leaking from the dispenser, ALWAYS empty the ice bin when the icemaker is set to Off for more than a few hours.

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While you handle the ice bin, keep your hands out of blade. The blade has sharp edges could cause injury.

NOTE: To open or close the ice room compartment, push or pull on the handle.

NOTE: Avoid touching the Ice-detecting sensor when replacing the ice bin. See the label on the ice compartment door for details.

To remove the in-door ice bin, grip the front handle, slightly lift the lower part, and slowly pull out the bin as shown.

1 To reinstall the in-door ice bin, slightly slant

the bin during replacement to avoid contact with the icemaker.

Ice-detecting Sensor

AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER

Ice is made in the automatic icemaker and sent to the dispenser. The automatic icemaker can make 12 ice cubes at a time, above 100 cubes per 24-hour period. This quantity may vary by circumstance, including freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of door openings, freezer load, and other operating conditions.

• It takes about 12 to 24 hours for a newly installed refrigerator to make ice.

• Icemaking stops when the ice storage bin is full.

• To turn off the automatic icemaker, set the icemaker switch to OFF (O). To turn on the automatic icemaker, set the switch to ON (I).

• The water pressure must be 20 and 120psi on models without a water filter and between 40 and 120 psi on models with a water filter to make normal amount and size of ices.

NOTE: It is normal that a noise is produced when ice drops into the ice storage bin.

• Even when the water pipe is not connected and the Ice Maker is turned on, the water valve operates. The noise is generated because the water pipe is not connected, which does not mean the icemaker is defective.

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Personal Injury Hazard

• DO NOT place fingers or hands on the automatic icemaking mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in.

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• The first ice and water may include particles or odor from the water supply line or the water tank.

• Throw away the first few batches of ice (about 20 pieces) and purge the water line for 2 minutes after installation to eliminate air and odd tastes.

• This is also necessary if the refrigerator has not been used for a long time.

• Never store beverage cans or other foods in the ice bin for the purpose of rapid cooling. Doing so may damage the icemaker or the containers may burst.

• If discolored ice is dispensed, check the water filter and water supply. If the problem continues, contact an Authorized Service Center. Do not use the ice or water until the problem is corrected.

• Keep children away from the dispenser. Do not allow children to play in or around dispenser.

• The ice passage may also become blocked with frost if only crushed ice is used. Remove the frost that accumulates.

• Never use thin crystal glass or crockery to collect ice. Such glasses or containers may break, and glass fragments could be in the ice.

• Dispense ice into a glass before filling it with water or other beverages. Splashing may occur if ice is dispensed into a glass that already contains liquid.

• Never use a glass that is exceptionally narrow or deep. Ice may jam in the ice passage and refrigerator performance may be affected.

• Keep the glass at a proper distance from the ice outlet. A glass held too close to the outlet may prevent ice from dispensing.

• To avoid personal injury, keep hands out of the ice door and passage.

• Never remove the dispenser cover.

• If you find ice or water dispensed unexpectedly, turn off the water supply and contact an Authorized

Service Center. Call USA 1-800-243-0000

CANADA 1-888-LGCANADA (24 hours

a day, 365 days a year) and select the option to locate an authorized servicer.

Power Switch

lcemaker

Ice-detecting Sensor

STORING FOODS

• Store fresh food in the refrigerator compartment.

• How food is frozen and thawed is an important factor in maintaining freshness and flavor.

• Do not store food that spoils easily, such as bananas and melons, at low temperatures.

• Allow hot food to cool prior to storing; placing hot food in the refrigerator could spoil other food and lead to higher energy consumption.

• When storing food, cover it with vinyl wrap or store in a container with a lid. This prevents moisture from evaporating and helps food to keep its flavor and nutrition.

• Do not block air vents with food or containers. Smooth circulation of chilled air keeps the refrigerator temperatures even.

• Do not open the doors frequently. Opening the doors allows warm air to enter the refrigerator and freezer compartments, which causes temperatures to rise.

• Never overload the door racks; overloading may push against the inner racks and prevent the doors from closing correctly.

Freezer compartment

• Do not store glass bottles in the freezer compartment; glass may break when the contents are frozen.

• Do not refreeze food that has been thawed. This causes loss of flavor and nutrition.

• Do not touch cold foods or containers, especially those made of metal, with wet hands or place glass products in the freezer compartment.

• Do not use the egg box as an ice bin in the freezer. The egg box will break easily if it freezes.

Refrigerator compartment

• Avoid placing moist food on the top refrigerator shelves; it could freeze from direct contact with chilled air.

• Always clean food prior to refrigeration. Vegetables and fruits should be washed and wiped and packed food should be wiped to prevent adjacent food from spoiling.

NOTE: If you keep the refrigerator in a hot and humid place, frequent opening of the door or storing a lot of vegetables in the refrigerator may cause condensation to form. Wipe the condensation with a clean cloth or a paper towel.

LOCATION OF FOODS

REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT SHELVES

Store larger food items, platters, and containers on the expansive refrigerator compartment shelves.

CRISPERS

Store vegetables or fruits with humidity control.

FREEZER PULL-OUT DRAWER

Store small packed frozen food, or store meat, fish, and chicken after wrapping them with thin foil. Store dry.

DAIRY CORNER

Store milk products such as butter and cheese.

GALLON STORAGE BINS

Store small packed food or beverages such as condiments, salad dressings, baby foods, milk, or juice.

GLIDE‘N’SERVE

Provides storage space with a variable temperature control that keeps the compartment colder than refrigerator.

FIXED DOOR BINS

Great for condiments, soda cans, treats, and items that need to be easily accessible.

SHELF HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

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

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, pebble-sized 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 place shelves in the position you want.

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Make sure that shelves are level from one side to the other. Failure to do so may result in the shelf’s falling or spilling food.

Remove Shelf Reinstall Shelf

Tilt up the front of the shelf. Lift up the back and pull out the shelf.

Folding Shelf

You can store taller items such as a gallon container or bottles by simply pushing the front half of shelf underneath back half of shelf. Pull toward you to returm to a full shelf.

Tilt up the front of the shelf 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.

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