LG LFX25971SW/01, LFX25971SW/00, LFX25971ST/01, LFX25971ST/00, LFX25971SB/01 Owner’s Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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

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

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

THANK YOU!

PARTS AND FEATURES

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

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

INSTALLATION

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

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

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

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

Door and Drawer Removal .................................... 10

Connecting the Water Supply ............................... 16

Connecting the Water Lines .................................. 16

Leveling the Refrigerator Doors ............................ 18

Starting .................................................................. 19

HOW TO USE

Control Panel Features ......................................... 20

The LED Display ................................................... 21

Adjusting the Temperatures and Display ............. 22

Operating the Dispenser ...................................... 23

Setting the Functions ........................................... 24

In-Door Ice Bin ..................................................... 25

Automatic Icemaker ............................................. 26

Storing Foods ....................................................... 27

Location of Foods ................................................. 28

Shelf Height Adjustment ....................................... 29

Congratulations on your purchase

and welcome to the LG family.

Your new LG French Door

Refrigerator combines the most

advanced cooling technology

with simple operation and high

efficiency. Follow the operating

and care instructions in this

this manual and your refrigerator

will provide you with many years

of reliable service.

CARE AND CLEANING

Removing and Replacing Components ................ 30

Cleaning the Refrigerator ..................................... 34

General Information ............................................. 34

Replacing the Water Filter ..................................... 35

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before Calling for Service .............................. 36

SPECIFICATIONS

Key Dimensions and Specifications ..................... 40

WARRANTY

Product Registration Information .......................... 41

IMPORIAN!SAFELYINFORMAIlON

BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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, or CAUTION. These words mean:

&DANGER &WARNING

C A U T_ O N Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may

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.

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

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

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 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.

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BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (CONT.)

•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.

&DANGER

Risk of Child Entrapment

Junked or abandoned refrigerators are dangerous, even if they will sit for just afew 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.

•Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.

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.

CFC DISPOSAL

Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system that used CFCs (chlorofiuorocarbons). 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.

IMPORIAN!SAFELYINFORMAIlON

HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY

IMPORTANT: 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.

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 15 or 20 amperes. This provides the

best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a fire

hazard from overheated wires. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving

only this appliance be provided. 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 15 or 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

PARISANDFEAIURES

SPECIAL FEATURES

O 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.

O 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 by about 20

percent.

FILTERED WATER AND ICE DISPENSER

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

cubed or crushed ice.

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O DOOR ALARM

A warning alarm sounds at 30-second intervals when the refrigerator or freezer door is left open

for more than 60 seconds.

IN-DOOR ICE BIN

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.

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.

PARISANDFEAIURES

O ADJUSTABLE REFRIGERATOR SHELVING

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

O MODULAR DOOR 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

Two separate LED arrays light the freezer and refrigerator interiors.

O TILTING DOOR BIN

FIXED DOOR BIN

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CHOOSE THE PROPER LOCATION

&WARNING

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 1lO°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.

CLEARANCES

• 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. Ifthe 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.

&CAUTION

Avoid placing the unit near heat sources,

direct sunlight, or moisture.

• 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 40.

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FLOORING

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•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.

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

narrow opening.

•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.

&CAUTION

• 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.

Fasteners

Set Screw

Allen Wrench

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 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.

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HANDLE REMOVAL (CONT.)

HANDLE REINSTALLATION

Mounting Fasteners

Place the handle on the door by adjusting 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

DOOR AND DRAWER REMOVAL

DOOR REMOVAL

&WARNING

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.

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. Before you begin, remove food and bins from the

doors.

Place the handle on the door by adjusting handle footprints to fit mounting fasteners and tighten the set screws on the bottom of the handle 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.

Coliet

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.

DOOR AND DRAWER REMOVAL (CONT.)

DOOR REMOVAL (CONT.)

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

•Use a flat-head screwdriver to pry back the hooks (not shown) 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 and remove. 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 non- scratching surface.

To remove the right refrigerator door:

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

•Remove the cover.

•Disconnect the wire harness (3).

•Rotate the hinge lever (4) clockwise and remove. Lift the top hinge (5) free of the hinge lever latch (6).

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 non- scratching surface.

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DOOR AND DRAWER REMOVAL (CONT.)

DOOR REINSTALLATION

• Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin as

shown,

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

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

• Connect the wire harness (4).

• Hook the tab on the door-switch side of the cover (5) under the edge of the wire opening

in the cabinet top. Position the cover into place, Insert and tighten the cover screw (6).

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Install the left-side door.

• Lower the door onto middle hinge pin,

(3)

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

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

• Install the grounding screw (4) and connect

all the wire harnesses (5).

DOOR AND DRAWER REMOVAL (CONT.)

DOOR REINSTALLATION (cont.)

Cover Cover Screw

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

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.

&CAUTION

Collet

Tube

Insert Line

Clip --

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.

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