LG LFX25980ST/00, LFX21980ST/00 Owner’s Manual

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LFX25980**,LFX21980**

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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 LCD/LED Display ................................. 21

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

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

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

In-Door Ice Bank ....................................... 25

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

OptiBin TMCrisper Humidity Control ............... 27

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

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

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

Congratulations on your purchase

and welcome to the LG family.

Your new LG Bottom-Freezer

Refrigerator combines the most

advanced cooling technology

with simple operation and high

efficiency. By following the

operating and care instructions in

this manual, 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

iMPORTANTSAFETYiNFORMATiON

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:

ADANGER AWARNING

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

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

A UTION indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may

result inminor or moderate injury, or product damage only.

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

,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 inthe 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: 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 modify or extend the power cord length.

It will cause electric shock or fire.

IMPORt&N!SAFETYINFORMAHON

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.

ADANGER

Risk of Child Entrapment

Junked 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.

• 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 (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.

IMPORIANTSAFETYINFORMATION

HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY

IMPORTANT: Please read carefully.

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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 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 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: 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

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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

PARTSANDFEATURES

SPECIAL FEATURES

_i_ CONTROL PANEL LCD DISPLAY SCREEN

Simple electronic controls are user-friendly. The LCD 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 for quick refreshment. The

ice dispenser offers cubed or crushed ice.

O DOOR ALARM

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

O IN-DOOR ICE BANK

The icemaker automatically produces 100-130

ice cubes in a 24-hour period to keep the ice dispenser fully supplied. The in-door design creates more shelf space.

OPTIBIN TmCRISPERS

LG's OptiBin TM Crispers preserve humidity and

help vegetables stay crisp.

O AUTO CLOSING HINGE

When you slightly push the door of the cool chamber, it is automatically closed. (The door is automatically closed within 40° of the opening angle.)

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.

PARTSANDFEATURES

O ADJUSTABLE REFRIGERATOR SHELVING

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

O MODULAR DOOR BINS O INTERIOR LAMPS

Three interchangeable bins can be arranged to Two separate LED arrays light the freezer and suit your storage needs, refrigerator interiors.

SNACK PAN

The snack pan is ideal for storing breads, cold cuts, and snacks.

_]_ REMOVABLE ICE STORAGE BIN

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

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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 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.

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. 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.

&CAUTION

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

MIN 2" (5 cm)

Allow the clearance of at least 2 in. (5 cm) from the ceiling and 0.125 in. (0.3 cm) from the side walls for better cooling efficiency, ease of

installation, proper air circulation, and electrical connections. Be sure to allow for wall, door, or floor moldings that may increase the required

clearances.

• Too small a distance from adjacent items may

result in lowered freezing capability and

increased electricity consumption charges.

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(0.3cm) (0.3cm)

Allow at least 24 in. (61 cm) in front of the

refrigerator to open the doors.

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 tipping the cabinet slightly. Turn the leveling legs clockwise to raise the unit or

counterclockwise to lower it.

• Carpeting and soft tile surfaces are not

recommended.

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.

• 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.

&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.

Mounting

Fasteners

Set Screw

Allen Wrench

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.

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.

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HANDLE REMOVAL (CONT.)

HANDLE REINSTALLATION

Mounting Fasteners

Place the handle on the door by adjusting

handle footprints to fit mounting fastners and tighten the set screws with the 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

kWARNING

Electric Shock Hazard

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

or serious injury.

• Do not put hands or foot 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 fastners and

tighten the set screws on the bottom of the

handle with a 3/32" 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.

DOOR AND DRAWER REMOVAL CCONTo)

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.

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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.

Removing/Installing Refrigerator Doors

If it is necessaryto removethe refrigeratordoors: Thedoorsmustbe openedabout90 degreewhen removing and reinstallingthemon the lower hinge.Otherwise,theself- closingmechanismsmay not work properly.

After reinstallingthedoors,open andclosethem a minimumof 4~ 5timestochecktheself- closefunction.

R-Door

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DOOR REINSTALLATION

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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.

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).

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. 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 REINSTALLATION (CONT.)

Cover Cover Screw

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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.

ACAUTION

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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