LG LFX23965SB Owner’s Manual

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OWNER´S MANUAL

BOTTOM FREEZER

REFRIGERATOR

Please read this manual carefully before operating

your set and retain it for future reference.

Model Name **=color number, número de color, numéro de couleur

LFX23961**

LFX23965**

P/No. MFL65001601

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LG Electronics

LIMITED WARRANTY

United States of America

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 the U.S. including Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. Territories.

LG Refrigerator / Freezer Warranty Period

Product	Parts	Labor
Refrigerator / Freezer	1 year	1 year [In-Home Service (Except Model GR-051)]
Sealed System	7 years	1 year [In-Home Service (Except Model GR-051)]
(Compressor, Condenser, Evaporator)

No other express warranty is applicable to this product. THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES. INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN. LG ELECTRONICS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVIENCE, LOSS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES, DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL, ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PRODUCT OR FOR ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY

OF MERCHANTABILITY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT.

Some States do not 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 state to state.

THE ABOVE WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO:

1.Service trips to your home to deliver and pickup, install, instruct, or replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing, or correction of unauthorized repairs.

2.Damage to the product caused by accident, pests, fire, floods, or acts of God.

3.Repairs when your LG product is used in other than normal, single-family household use.

4.Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, or improper installation.

5.Damages caused during and/or after delivery.

6.Display, discount, or refurbished units purchased with scratches, dents, or defects.

Proof of purchase is required and must be provided to LG in order to validate warranty.

Therefore, these costs are paid by the consumer.

If the product is installed outside the normal service area, any cost of transportation involved in the repair of the product, or the replacement of defective parts, shall be borne by the owner.

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE NUMBERS:

To obtain Warranty Coverage:

To obtain Product or Customer

Service Assistance:

To obtain the nearest Authorized Service Center:

Retain your Bill of Sale to prove date of purchase.

A Copy of your Sales Receipt must be submitted at the time warranty service is provided.

Call 1-800-243-0000

(24 hrs a day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year)

Press the appropriate menu option, and have your product type (Refrigerator), model number, serial number, and ZIP/Postal Code ready.

Call 1-800-243-0000

(24 hrs a day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year)

Press the appropriate option, and have your product type (Refrigerator), model number, serial number, and ZIP/Postal Code ready.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warranty (USA)	2 - 3
Warranty (Canada)	4 - 5
English Version	6
Spanish Version	39
French Version	73
Important Safety Instructions	7 - 8
Requirements for Ground Connection	8
Parts and Features	9
Refrigerator Installation	10 - 16
Unpacking	10
Installation	10
Installation of Base Grille	10
Removing and Replacing
refrigerator doors	12 - 13
How to remove and Install Pull Out Drawer	14 - 15
Closing and Aligning the doors	16
Using your Refrigerator	17 - 28
Ensuring Proper Air Circulation	17
Multi Flow	17
Door Alarm	17
Control Panel	17
Configurating the Controls	18
How to regulate the Controls	18 - 19
Adjusting Control Settings	19 - 20
Food Storage Guide	20
Storing Frozen Food	20
Refrigerator Section	21 - 24
Refrigerator Shelves	21
Frozen Meat Comparment (Chef Fresh
/ Snack Pan)	22

Crisper Humidity Control	22
Optibin Crispers	22
Crisper cover with interior lattice	22 - 23
Door Racks	23
Dairy Compartment	24
Egg Compartment	24
Freezer Section	24 - 28
Ice Bin	24
DuraBase	24
Durabase Divider	25
Tilting Door	24 - 25
Glide Out Drawer	25
Water Dispenser	25
Water Filter	25 - 27
Ice Maker	27 - 28
Refrigerator Care and Cleaning	29 - 30
Refrigerator Cleaning	29
Outside	29
Inside	29
Door Lining & Gaskets	29
Plastic Parts (Covers and Panel)	29
Back Cover	29
Replacing Refrigerator Lights	29 - 30
Power Interruptions	30
When Going on Vacation	30
When Moving	30
About the Automatic Ice Maker	31
Connecting the Water Line	32 - 34
Troubleshooting Guide	35 - 38

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY MESSAGES

This manual contains several important safety notices. Always read and obey all of the following safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol is a warning to potential dangers that could cause death, injury or damage to you, others or the product.

All safety messages will follow after this warning symbol and the word “DANGER”, “CAUTION” or “WARNING”. These words mean:

DANGYou may be killed or suffer fatal damage if you do not follow instructions.

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CAUTI

You may be killed or seriously injured if you do not follow instructions.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor injury or damage to the product.

All safety messages inform you of potential danger,advise you on how to reduce the risk of injury and tell you what can occur if the instructions are not followed.

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To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or personal injury, the following precaution measures should be followed:

NEVER disconnect the refrigerator by pulling the power cord, always grip the plug firmly and disconnect it directly from the outlet.

Immediately repair or replace all faulty or damaged service cables. Do not use cords that have cracks or abrasion damage on the length of the cord or on the plug.

When moving your refrigerator, take care not to roll over the electrical cord.

DO NOT store or use gasoline or other combustible liquids

or vapors in proximity with this or any other electrical appliance.

DO NOT permit children to climb, stand or swing from the doors or shelves of the refrigerator. This can cause serious injury to them and damage to the product.

Keep your fingers away from areas in which they can become caught, such as the doors, hinges and cabinets. Be careful closing the doors when children are near.

Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning or repairing.

NOTE: We strongly recommend that any repair services be performed by a qualified professional.

Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, unplug the refrigerator or shut down the circuit breaker to avoid contact with a live wire (the bulb could break while being replaced). NOTE: Setting the control to the OFF position does not disconnect the power from the light bulb circuit.

Do not keep bottles in the freezer compartment, they could explode after freezing and cause damage.

For your safety, this product should be properly grounded. Have a qualified professional check the electrical circuit and outlet to ensure a proper ground connection.

Read all instructions before utilizing the product.

Utilize this product only as explicitly expressed in this guide.

Once the refrigerator is operating, avoid touching cold surfaces of the freezer with damp or wet hands; the skin could become adhered to these surfaces.

In refrigerators with an automatic ice dispenser, avoid contact with moving parts of the ejector mechanism or with the heating mechanism that discharges the cubes. DO NOT place your fingers or hands in the ice dispenser mechanism while the refrigerator is connected.

DO NOT refreeze foods which have already thawed. The Department of Agriculture of the United States, in your Bulletin of Home and Gardens No. 69 establishes that:

“...You can refreeze food that have thawed if they contain ice crystals or are cold and below 40 °F (4 °C)”.

“...Ground beef, perishable food or seafood that is discolored or has an unpleasant odor should not be frozen or consumed. Consumption of melted ice cream should also be avoided.

If the odor or color of food is questionable, discard it. The food may be dangerous to consume”.

“Partial thawing or refreezing reduces the quality of the food, especially fruit, vegetables and prepared meals. The quality of red meat is less affected than that of other foods. Use refrozen products as soon as possible in order to maintain their quality”.

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

This appliance is not intended for use by children, persons with physical or mental disabilities, persons with reduced sensory or mental capacity, or persons that lack experience or know-how, unless they have supervision or instruction in relation to the use of the appliance by the person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to assure that they do not play with the appliance.

DANGCHILDREN:

Children becoming trapped or suffocated is not a problem of the past. Discarded and abandoned refrigerators are a hazard, even if they remain there “for just a few days”.

If you would like to dispose of your old refrigerator, please follow the instructions below to prevent any accidents.

MAY BECOME TRAPPED

BEFORE DISPOSING YOUR

REFRIGERATOR OR FREEZER

WHEN NO LONGER IN USE:

Remove the doors.

Leave the shelves in place so that children cannot easily become stuck in them.

CFC DISPOSAL

Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system that uses CFC’s (chlorofluorocarbons). CFC affects the stratospheric layer of the ozone.

If you decide to throw out your old refrigerator, ensure that CFC contaminants are properly disposed of by a qualified professional. If you intentionally remove the CFC refrigerant, you could be subject to fines or prison in accordance with environmental legislation in effect.

REQUIREMENTS FOR GROUND CONNECTION

IMPORTANT: Attentively read the following.

TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY

It is your responsibility and obligation to replace two-prong outlets with that of an adequately grounded three-prong outlet. Do not, under any

WARINGcircumstance,the plug. cut or extract the third prong from

	Electrical Shock Hazard	NOTE: Before installation, cleaning or replacing light
	FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY, this appliance must	NOTE: Before installation, cleaning or replacing light
	FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY, this appliance must	bulbs, you must disconnect the appliance from the
	be properly grounded. Have a qualified electrician	power source. When finished, plug the appliance back
	check your wall outlet to ensure that the plug is	in and adjust the thermostat to the desired position.
	grounded properly.

3-prong grounding type wall receptacle

3-prong grounding plug

Ensure proper ground exists before use.

RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD

Your refrigerator must always be connection to its own outlet which is adequately grounded. The energy current should only be 115 V, 60 Hz, C.A. and fused at 15 or 20 A. This provides the best performance and prevents an overload which could cause a fire from the overheating of the cables. It is recommended that a separate circuit be used for this appliance, as well as a receptacle that cannot be disconnected with a switch. Do not use an extension cable.

USE OF EXTENSION CABLES

We do not recommend the use of extension cables.

However, if you still choose to utilize an extension cable, it is absolutely necessary that it is listed in the UL (in the United States) or CSA (in Canada), that it supports three-pronged plugs and that the electrical current support a minimum of 15 A and 120 V.

The use of an extension cable will increase the amount of space needed behind the refrigerator.

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REPLACING ELECTRICAL CABLE

If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by our service center or qualified LG technician to avoid any risk.

PARTS AND FEATURES

	A	I
	A	J
	B	J
	B
	C	K
	C
	D	E
	D
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	F	L
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	G	N
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Read this section to familiarize yourself with the parts and features of your new refrigerator.

NOTE: This guide covers different models. Your refrigerator could have some or all of the features and parts listed below. The location of some of the parts may not correspond to that of your model.

A Refrigerator Light	L Freezer Light
B Ice Maker	M Turbo Motor
C Egg Compartment	N Glide Out Drawer
D Frozen Meat Compartment (Chef Fresh / Snack Pan)	O Durabase
E Door Racks	P Durabase Divider
F Water Tank Lid
G Optibin Crisper
Keeps fruits and vegetable fresh and crisp
H Ice Bin
I Filter (Inside the Refrigerator)
J Dairy Compartment
K Shelves

Ice Deposit

Ice Maker Door

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Excessive Weight Hazard

Use the assistance of two or more persons to move or install the refrigerator. Not following these instructions may cause injury to the back and other parts of the body.

3.Install the refrigerator in an area between 55 ° F (13 °C) and 110° F (43 °C). If the surrounding temperature is lower or higher than previously mentioned, it can adversely affect the unit.

CAUTION:Avoid placing the unit near heat sources, direct sunlight or humidity.

UNPACKING

Before installing your refrigerator, remove any tape or temporary stickers. Do not remove any stickers that feature warnings, the model serial number or the technical label of the product located on the back of the refrigerator.

To remove adhesive tape residue, rub it well with your fingers and a little liquid detergent. Clean with warm water and let dry.

Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable liquids or abrasive cleaning products to remove the adhesive tape or glue. These products can damage the surface of your refrigerator. For more information, see the section on “Important Safety Instructions”.

The shelves come already installed in their factory position. Remove the shelves and replace them according to your spacing needs.

Moving Your Refrigerator:

Your refrigerator is extremely heavy. Make sure you protect the floor when moving your refrigerator for cleaning or servicing. Always pull your refrigerator straight out when moving it. Do not shift from side to side or “walk” the refrigerator when attempting to move it as this can cause damage to the floor.

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Explosion Hazard

Keep all flammable materials and vapors (such as gasoline) away from the refrigerator. Not following these instructions may cause death, explosion or fire.

INSTALLATION

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

2.To avoid vibration, the unit should be leveled. If needed, adjust the leveling screws to compensate for an unlevel floor. The front should be slightly taller than the rear to ensure that the doors close properly. The leveling screws can easily be turned by slightly tilting the front of

the refrigerator, turning the leveling screws clockwise

() to raise it and counter-clockwise () to lower it.

ONCE INSTALLED

1.Carefully clean your refrigerator and remove and dust accumulated during shipping.

2.Install accessories such as the ice bin, door racks, shelves, etc., in their proper places. These are already packed to prevent any possible damage during shipping.

3.Leave your refrigerator on for 2 to 3 hours before storing food inside. Verify that there is a flow of cold air in the freezer compartment to ensure proper cooling. Your refrigerator is now ready for use.

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Take care when working with the hinges, base cover and stops, etc. You may injure yourself.

DO not place your hands or any tools in the air vents, the base cover or in the bottom of the refrigerator. This may cause injury or electrical shock.

INSTALLATION OF BASE GRILLE

Uninstalling or Replacing the Base Grille

1.Remove the 2 screws from the bottom front part of your refrigerator (see Figure A).

2.Take off the cover.

Figure A

Installing the Base Grille

1. Align the bottom cover and place in position. Insert the 2 screws and twist in place (see Figure B).

Figure B

Keep a Proper Distance from Adjacent

Objects

Please keep the refrigerator at an adequate distance from other objects. Insufficient spacing can reduce the refrigerator's freezing efficiency and increase electricity consumption.

(5.08 cm) 2”

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

T O O L S Y O U M A Y N E E D

10 mm			1/4 in
1/4 in			3/32 in
3/8 in			Allen Wrench
Hex head socket wrench	Phillips Screwdriver	Flat head Screwdriver	Allen Wrench

To move refrigerator through a house door, it maybe necessary to remove refrigerator and freezer door handles.

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

1.Removing Refrigerator Handle

•Loosen the set screws with the 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.

2.Removing Freezer Drawer Handle

•Loosen the set screws located on the lower side of the handle with the 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.

Mounting

Fasteners

Set Screw

Allen Wrench

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

REMOVING AND REPLACING REFRIGERATOR DOORS

1. Removing Refrigerator Door NOTE: Handle appearance may vary.

IMPORTANT: Before you begin, turn the refrigerator OFF and unplug it. Remove food and any racks from doors.

Left Door

Loosen the screws and remove the cover on back side (see figure A).

Disconnect water supply tube by pushing back on the disconnect ring (3).

Loosen the cover screw (1).

Disconnect door switch wire (2).

Pull out the tube (4).

If a tube end is deformed or worn out, cut the damaged portion away.

Disconnect wire harness (5).

Remove the grounding screw (6).

Loosen screws (7) and lift off the top hinge (8).

Place the door on a non-scratching surface with the inside up.

When removing top hinge, be careful that the door does not fall forward.

Right Door

Loosen the cover screw (1).

Disconnect door switch wire (2).

Loosen screws (7) and lift off the top hinge (8).

Place the door on a non-scratching surface with the inside up.

(1)Left Door

Right Door

		(1)
		(2)
(6)	(4)	(7)
		(5)

(7)

(2) (8)

(8)

Figure A

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2. Replacing Refrigerator Door

Right Door

Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin (9). Make sure the door is aligned with the cabinet.

Replace the top hinge (8) installing hinge screws (7) to secure it.

Make sure the gasket on the door is flush against the cabinet and is not folded. Support the door on the handle side while securing hinge. Make sure the door is straight and the gap between the doors is even.

Connect the door switch wire (2).

Tighten the cover screw (1).

Left Door

Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin (10). Make sure the door is aligned with the cabinet.

Replace the top hinge (8) installing hinge screws (7) to secure it.

Make sure the gasket on the door is flush against the cabinet and is not folded. Support the door on the handle side while tightening. And make sure the door is straight and the gap between the doors is even.