LG LFX31925 Series, LFX31925ST, LFX31925SW, LFX31925SB, LFX31925SB02 Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL

FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR

Please read this owner's manual thoroughly before operatin 9 and keep it handy for reference at all times.

LFX31925**

P/NO : MFL62184416 www.lg.com

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRODUCT FEATURES

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

7 COMPONENTS

7 Refrigerator Exterior 8 Refrigerator Interior

9 INSTALLATION

9 Installation Overview 9 Specifications

10 Unpacking Your Refrigerator 10 Choosing the Proper Location

10 - Flooring 10 - Ambient Temperature

10 - Measuring the Clearances 11 Removing/Assembling the Refrigerator

Door Handles

11 Removing/Assembling the Freezer

Drawer Handle

12 Removing/Assembling the Doors and Drawers 12 - Removing the Left Refrigerator Door

13 - Removing the Right Refrigerator Door 14 - Assembling the Right Refrigerator Door

15 - Assembling the Left Refrigerator Door 16 - Removing the Freezer Drawers

17 - Assembling the Freezer Drawers 19 Connecting the Water Line

19 -Before You Begin 19 - Water Pressure

19 - What You Will Need

20 -Water Line Installation Instructions 21 Turning On the Power

22 Leveling and Door Alignment 22 - Leveling

22 - Door Alignment

23 HOW TO USE

23 Before Use

24 Control Panel 24 - Control Panel Features

26 In-Door Ice Bin 26 - Detaching the In-Door Ice Bin 26 - Assembling the In-Door Ice Bin

27 Automatic Icemaker 27 - Turning the Automatic Icemaker On or Off

28 - When You Should Turn the Icemaker Off 28 - Normal Sounds You May Hear

28 - Preparing for Vacation 29 Ice and Water Dispenser

29 - Dispenser 29 - Using the Dispenser

29 - Locking the Dispenser 29 - Cleaning the Dispenser Stand

.30 Storing Food .30 - Food Preservation Location

31 - Food Storage Tips 31 - Storing Frozen Food

32 Humidity Controlled Crisper and Glide'N'Serve 33 Detaching and Assembling the Storage Bins 34 Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves

35 MAINTENANCE

35 Cleaning 36 Replacing the Fresh Air Filter

37 Replacing the Water Filter

41 SMART DIAGNOSIS

41 Using Smart Diagnosis

42 TROUBLESHOOTING

50 WARRANTY

PRODUCT FEATURES 3

PRODUCT FEATURES

* Depending on the model, some of the following functions may not be available.

FILTERED WATER AND ICE DISPENSER

The water dispenser dispenses fresh, chilled water. The ice dispenser dispenses cubed and crushed ice.

DOOR ALARM

The Door Alarm function is designed to prevent refrigerator malfunctioning that could occur if a refrigera- tor door or freezer drawer remains open. If a refrigerator door or freezer drawer is left open for more than 60 seconds, a warning alarm sounds in 30 second intervals.

HUMIDITY CONTROLLED CRISPER

The Humidity Controlled Crisper is designed to help keep your fruits and vegetables fresh and crisp. You can control the amount of humidity in the crisper by adjusting the setting between Low and High.

GLIDE'N'SERVE

Glide'N'Serve provides storage space with a variable temperature control that keeps the compartment

colder than the refrigerator. It is a convenient place to store sandwiches or meat to be cooked.

AUTO CLOSING HINGE

The refrigerator doors and freezer drawers close automatically with a slight push.

(The door only closes automatically when it is open at an angle less than 30°.)

ICE PLUS

Ice production can be increased by approximately 20 percent when the freezer section is maintained at

the coldest temperature for a 24-hour period.

4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.

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 WARNING or CAUTION. These words mean:

_IL WARNING You can be killed or seriously injured if you do not follow instructions.

_1_ CAUTION Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury, or

product damage.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using your product, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following.

Power

• NEVER unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull it straight out from the outlet.

• Immediately repair or replace all power 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.

• Do not use an uncertified power outlet.

• Unplug the power plug immediately in the event of a blackout or thunderstorm.

• Plug in the power plug with the power cord facing downward.

Installation

• Contact an authorized service center when you install or relocate the refrigerator.

• When moving your refrigerator away from the wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord.

• Connect this product to a dedicated grounded electric outlet conforming with the rating prior to use. It is the user's respon- sibility to replace a standard 2-prong wall outlet with a standard 3-prong wall outlet.

• Do not install the refrigerator where there may be a danger of falling.

Use

• 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.

• Do not place heavy objects on the dispenser of the refrigerator or hang onto it.

• Do not place heavy or dangerous objects (bottles with liquid) on the refrigerator.

• Do not put live animals inside of the refrigerator.

• Do not allow children to climb into the product when it is in use.

• In the event of a gas leak (propane/LPG), ventilate sufficiently and contact an authorized service center before use. Do not touch or disassemble the electric outlet of the refrigerator.

• In the event of a refrigerant leak, move flammable objects away from the refrigerator. Ventilate sufficiently and contact an authorized service center.

• Do not use or place flammable substances (chemicals, medicine, cosmetics, etc) near the refrigerator or store them inside the refrigerator. Do not place the refrigerator in the vicinity of flammable gas.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE,

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using your product, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following,

• Do not use this product for special purposes (storage of medicine or test materials or for ships, etc).

• Unplug the power plug before cleaning or repairing the refrigerator.

• When you replace the light bulb in the refrigerator, unplug the refrigerator or turn off the power.

• Do not modify or extend the power cord.

• Do not use a dryer to dry the interior. Do not light a candle to remove the interior odor.

• For your safety, this appliance must be properly grounded. Have the wall outlet and the circuit checked by a qualified electri- cian to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.

• Do not use an outlet that can be turned off with a switch. Do not use an extension cord. It is the user's responsibility to replace a standard 2-prong wall outlet with a standard 3-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 and plug the power plug into a multi-outlet extension cord.

• Disconnect the power cord immediately if you hear a noise, smell a strange odor or detect smoke.

• Turn the power off if water or dust penetrates into the refrigerator. Call a service agent.

• Do not disassemble or modify the refrigerator.

• Do not put hands, feet, or metal objects below or behind the refrigerator.

• Do not operate the refrigerator or touch the power cord with wet hands.

• 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 ice-making mechanism while the refrigera-

tor is plugged in.

• When dispensing ice from the dispenser, do not use crystal ceramics.

• Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment with wet or damp hands, when your refrigerator is in operation.

• Do not put glass containers, glass bottles or soda in the freezer.

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

• Do not refreeze frozen food that have thawed completely. It may result in a serious health issue.

• If you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make sure the CFC coolant is removed for proper disposal by a qualified servicer. If you release CFC coolant, you may be fined or imprisoned in accordance with the relevant environmental law.

• Junked or abandoned refrigerators are dangerous, even if they are sitting for only a few days. When disposing the refrigera-

tor, remove the packing materials from the door or take off the doors but leave the shelves in place so that children may not

easily climb inside.

6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using your product, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following,

CAUTION

Installation

• The refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance with the Installer Instructions that were taped to the front of the

refrigerator.

• Be careful when you unpack and install the refrigerator. Immediately dispose of packing materials (plastic) out of reach of

children.

Use

• Close the door carefully when children are around.

• Keep fingers out of pinch point areas; clearances between the doors and cabinets are necessarily small. Be careful closing

doors when children are in the area.

• If you store food properly, beware that it may fall and cause injury.

Maintenance

• Do not use strong detergents like wax or thinners for cleaning. Clean with a soft fabric.

• Wipe foreign objects (dust, water, etc) off the prongs of the power plug and contact areas regularly.

SAVE THESE INSTUCTIONS

COMPONENTS 7

COMPONENTS

Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features of your refrigerator. Page references are included for your

convenience.

*The appearance and specifications of the actual product may differ depending on the model.

Refrigerator Exterior

Filtered Water and Ice Dispenser

Dispenses purified water and ice.

LED Display

Displays the refrigerator and freezer temperature, the water filter condition

and the dispenser status.

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Control Panel

Handle Opens and closes the door.

Refrigerator Preserves food.

Sets the refrigerator and freezer

LED Light LED lights up under the

refrigerator door.

temperatures, the water filter con- dition and the dispenser mode.

Ez Handle Easily opens the freezer door.

Freezer Preserves frozen food.

8 COMPONENTS

Refrigerator Interior

Water filter Purifies water.

@ NOTE The filter should be replaced

every 6 months. Please refer to the "Replacing the filter"

section in this manual for details.

* This function may not be

available, depending on the model.

Indoor Ice Bin 100 ice cubes are

automatically produced over a 24-hour period.

Crisper Controls humidity and helps vegetables and fruit to stay crisp.

Fixed Door Bin

Used to preserve chilled food or drinks.

Pullout Drawer

Used for extra storage within the freezer compart-

ment.

LED interior lamps

The interior lamps light up the

inside of the refrigerator.

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Durabase ® and Durabase ®Divider

The Durabase is a storage space recom-

mended for the preservation of large food items. The Durabase Divider is used to

organize the Durabase area into sections. It can be adjusted from side to side to accom-

modate items of different sizes.

Dairy Product Bin Used to preserve dairy

products.

Adjustable Refrigerator Shelf The shelves in your re-

frigerator are adjustable to meet your individual storage needs.

Guide Divider The Guide Divider can be used to organize the

drink or pitcher area. Modular Door Bin

Interchangeable bins can be arranged to suit your storage needs.

Auto Closing Hinge The refrigerator doors

and freezer drawers close automatically when

you push them slightly. (The door only closes

automatically when it is open at an angle of less

than 30°.)

Glide'N'Serve Allows you to store food

items at a different temperature than the

regular refrigerator area.

F-Basket Area in the freezer that allows you to fill smaller

items for quick cooling.

INSTALLATION9

INSTALLATION

Installation Overview

Please read the following installation instructions first after purchasing this product or transporting it to another location.

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1 Unpacking your 2 Choosing the proper 3 Disassembling/Assembling

refrigerator location

4 Connecting the wafer

supply and water line

5 Leveling and Door

Alignment

Specifications

The appearance and specifications listed in this manual may vary due to constant product improvements.

Bottom-freezer refrigerator model LFX31925 Description French door refrigerator Electrical requirements 115 VAC @60 Hz

Nlin. / Max. Water pressure 21 - 121 PSI (1.5 - 8.5 kgf/cm 2) Dimensions 35 3/4" (W) X 36 1/4" (D) X 70 1/4" (H), 48 1/8" (D w/door open)

908 mm (W) X 921 mm (D) X 1783 mm (H), 1221 mm (D w/door open)

Net weight 348 lb. (158 kg) Refrigerator storage capacity 20.7 cu. ft.

Freezer storage capacity 10.0 cu. ft.

10 INSTALLATION

Unpacking Your Refrigerator

WARNING

• Use two or more people to move and install the refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

• Your refrigerator is heavy. When moving the refrig- erator 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 refrig- erator when trying to move it, as floor damage

could occur.

• Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from the refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death.

Remove tape and any temporary labels from your refrigera-

tor before using. Do not remove any warning-type labels, the model and serial number label, or the Tech Sheet that is

located under the front of the refrigerator, behind the base grille.

To remove any remaining tape or glue, rub the area briskly with your thumb. Tape or glue residue can also be easily re- moved by rubbing asmall amount of liquid dish soap over the adhesive with your fingers. Wipe with warm water and dry.

Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue. These products can damage the surface of your refrigerator.

Refrigerator shelves are installed in the shipping position.

Please reinstall shelves according to your individual storage needs.

Choosing the Proper Location

• Select a place where a water supply can be easily con- nected for the automatic icemaker.

• @ NOTE

The water pressure must be between 20 and 120 psi

on models without awater filter and between 40 and 120 psi on models with a water filter.

• 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 am- peres. This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits which could

cause a fire hazard from overheated wires. It is recom-

mended that a separate circuit serving only this appli-

ance be provided.

WARNING l

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

Flooring

To avoid noise and vibration, the unit must be leveled and

installed on a solidly constructed floor. If required, adjust the

leveling legs to compensate for unevenness of the floor. The front should be slightly higher than the rear to aid in door closing. Leveling legs can be turned easily by tipping the cabi-

net slightly. Turn the leveling legs to the left to raise the unit or to the right to lower it. (See Leveling and door Alignment.)

[- NOTE

Installing on carpeting, soft tile surfaces, a platform or I

Ambient Temperature

Install this appliance in an area where the temperature is

between 55°F (13°C) and 110°F (43°C). If the temperature around the appliance is too low or high, cooling ability may

be adversely affected.

Measuring the Clearances

Too small of a distance from adjacent items may result in

lowered freezing capability and increased electricity con-

sumption charges. Allow at least 24 inches (61 cm) in front

of the refrigerator to open the doors, and at least 2 inches

(5.08 cm) between the back of the refrigerator and the wall.

24" (61 cm)

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'_- 2" (5,08 cm)

INSTALLATION 11

Removing/Assembling the Refrigerator Door Handles

Removing/Assembling the Freezer Drawer Handle

NOTE

Removing the doors is always recommended when it / is necessary to move the refrigerator through a nar-

row opening. If it is necessary to remove the handles, follow the directions below.

Removing the Handles

1 Loosen the set screws D with a s/ in. Allen wrench and

remove the handle.

Loosen the mounting fasteners _ that connect to the refrigerator door and handle using a 1/4 in. Allen wrench,

remove the mounting fasteners.

Assembling the Handles

Assemble the mounting fasteners El at both ends of the

handle using a 1/4in. Allen wrench.

Place the handle on the door by fitting the handle foot- prints over the mounting fasteners and tightening the set

screws _ with a a/a2in. Allen wrench.

Removing the Handles

1 Loosen the set screws _ located on the lower side of

the handle with a 1/8in. Allen wrench and remove the handle.

Loosen the mounting fasteners _ that connect to the

freezer drawer and handle using a 1/4 in. Allen wrench, and remove the mounting fasteners.

Assembling the Handles

Assemble the mounting fasteners _ at both ends of the handle using a 1/4in. Allen wrench.

Place the handle on the door by fitting the handle foot-

prints over the mounting fasteners and tightening the set screws _ with a 1/sin. Allen wrench.

12 INSTALLATION

Removing/Assembling the Doors and Drawers

Removing the doors is always recommended when it is nec-

essary to move the refrigerator through a narrow opening.

F_WARNING -_

• If your entrance door is too narrow for the refrigera- tor to pass through, remove the refrigerator doors and

move the refrigerator sideways through the doorway.

• Use two or more people to remove and install the

refrigerator doors. Failure to do so can result in back or

other injury.

• Disconnect the electrical supply to the refrigerator

before installing. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death.

• Do not put hands, feet or other objects into the air vents, base grille, or bottom of the refrigerator. You may

be injured or receive an electrical shock.

• Be careful when handling the hinge, base grille and stopper. It may result in injury.

• Remove food and bins from the doors and drawers

before detaching.

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Removing the Left Refrigerator Door

The water supply is connected to the upper right part of the rear surface of the refrigerator. Remove the ring in the

joint area. Hold the water supply connection and gently

push the Collet to detach the water supply line as shown in D and D.

Remove the _ screw from the hinge cover at the top of

the refrigerator. Lift the hook (not visible), located at the

bottom of the front side of the cover E! with a flat-head screwdriver.

3 Remove the cover and pull out the tube _. Disconnect all

wire harnesses _.

4 Rotate the hinge lever counterclockwise _. Lift the top

hinge _ free of the hinge lever latch.

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--@ NOTE

Detachment of the water supply line is applicable only / when detaching the left refrigerator door.

Hinge Lever Latch --

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_Z_ CAUTION

When lifting the hinge free of the latch, be careful that i1the door does not fall forward.

INSTALLATION 13

Removing the Left Refrigerator Door (continued)

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

CAUTION

Removing the Right Refrigerator Door

1 Remove the top hinge cover screw D. Lift the hook (not

visible), located at the bottom of the front side of the cover _, with a flat-head screwdriver.

2 Detach the wire harness D.

3 Rotate the hinge lever _ clockwise. Lift the top hinge

free of the hinge lever latch.

Hinge Lever Latch

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_-Z_ CAUTION

When liftingthe hingefreeofthehingeleverlatch,be carefulthatthe door does notfallforward.

14 INSTALLATION

Removing the Right Refrigerator Door (continued)

4 Lift the door from the middle hinge pin and remove the

door.

Assembling the Right Refrigerator Door

Install the right-side door first.

1 Make sure that the plastic sleeve is inserted in the bot-

tom of the door. Lower the door onto the middle hinge

pin as shown in the figure.

-Z_CAUTION

Place the door on the floor, inside facing up, on a non- |

scratching surface.

2 Fit the hinge D over the hinge lever latch and slot it into

place. Rotate the lever D counterclockwise to secure the hinge.

D -- Hinge Lever Latch

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3 Connect the wire harness i[i.

INSTALLATION 1.'.5

4 Make sure that the door-switch located inside the cover

is tightly connected. Position the cover in its place. Insert and tighten the cover screw _.

3 Connect all the wire harnesses.

Push the water supply tube into the hole on the top case

and pull it through the backplate.

Assembling the Left Refrigerator Door

Install the left refrigerator door after the right door is installed.

1 Make sure that the plastic sleeve is inserted in the bot-

tom of the door. Install the refrigerator door onto the

middle hinge.

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Hold the water supply connection and gently push in the

collet to connect the water supply line as shown in D and _. Insert the tube at least s/sinch (1B mm) into the con-

nector. Assemble the clip to the joint part for fastening.

Fit the hinge D over the hinge lever latch and slot it into place. Rotate the lever clockwise _ and fasten the hinge.

Hinge Lever

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16 INSTALLATION

Make sure that the door-switch located inside the cover is tightly connected. Place the cover D in its position and

tighten the cover screw _.

_-_ NOTE

Collet

Insert Line

Clip

) Gently press the Collet and insert the tube until only

one line shows on the tube.

(Correct)

(Incorrect)

Pull the tube to make sure that the tube is tightly

fastened and then insert the clip.

Removing the Freezer Drawers

The top, middle and bottom drawers are all removed in the same way. In the following figures, the Pullout Drawer located above the freezer drawer is not shown for clarity.

CAUTION

• Use two or more people to remove and install the freezer drawer. Failure to do so can result in back

or other injury.

• Do not hold the handle when removing or replac- ing the drawer. The handle may come off and it could cause personal injury.

• Be careful of sharp hinges on both sides of the drawer.

• When you lay the drawer down, be careful not to damage the floor.

• Do not sit or stand on the freezer drawer.

• To prevent accidents, keep children and pets away from the drawer. Do not leave the drawer open. If the Durabase ® storage bin is removed from the freezer drawer, there is sufficient space inside for a small child or a pet to get into.

(Durabase®)

1 Pull the drawer open to full extension.

2 Lift up the basket and bin inside the drawer. (Images

D, _ in the figure below may differ from the actual

drawers of the refrigerator.)

INSTALLATION 17'

3 Remove the screws from the rails at both ends.

Assembling the Freezer Drawers

The top, middle and bottom drawers are all assembled in the same way.

1 With both hands, pull out each rail simultaneously until

both rails are fully extended.

4 With both hands, grip both sides of the drawer and pull it

up to remove it from the rails.

CAUTION

Do not hold the handle when removing or replacing the drawer. The handle may come off and it could cause personal injury.

2 Grasp the drawer on each side and hook the drawer

supports into the rail tabs located on both sides.

With both hands, hold each rail and push it in to allow

both rails to slide in simultaneously.

_ CAUTION

Do not holdthehandlewhen removing orreplacingthe I drawer.The handlemay come offand itcouldcause

18 INSTALLATION

Assembling the Freezer Drawers

(continued)

3 Lower the door into final position and tighten the screws

located on both sides.

With the drawer pulled out to full extension, insert the

lower basket in the rail assembly. (Images D,_ in the figure below may differ from the

actual drawers of the refrigerator.)

INSTALLATION 19

Connecting the Water Line

Before You Begin

This water line installation is not covered by the refrigerator warranty. Follow these instructions carefully to minimize the

risk of expensive water damage.

Water hammer (water banging in the pipes) in house plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator parts and can lead to water

leakage or flooding. Call a qualified plumber to correct water hammer before installing the water supply line to the refrigera-

tor.

CAUTION

If you use your refrigerator before connecting the water line, make sure the icemaker power switch is in the OFF (0) position.

CAUTION

install the icemaker tubing in areas where

Water Pressure

A cold water supply. The water pressure must be between 20 and 120 psi on models without a water filter and between 40 and 120 psi on models with awater filter.

If a reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected to your cold water supply, this water line installation is not covered

by the refrigerator warranty. Follow the following 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 os-

mosis system needs to be a minimum of 40 to 60 psi (2.8 kgf/ cm 2- 4.2 kgf/cm 2, less than 2.0-3.0 sec. to fill a cup of 7 oz

capacity).

U-Z_ CAUTION

_A(ear eye protection during installation to prevent |

If the water pressure from the reverse osmosis system is less than 21 psi or 1.5 kgf/cm 2 (takes more than 4.0 sec to fill a cup

of 7 oz capacity):

• Check to see if 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 concerning water pressure from reverse osmosis remains, call a licensed, qualified plumber.

• All installations must be in accordance with local plumb- ing code requirements.

What You Will Need

CopperTubing,1Ain. outer diameter, to connect the re- frigerator to the water supply. Be sure both ends of the tubing are cut square.

To determine how much tubing you need: measure the distance from the

water valve on the back of the refrig- erator to the water supply pipe. Then, add 8 feet (2.4 m). Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing

(about 8 feet [2.4 m] coiled into 3 turns of about 10 in. [25 cm] diameter) to allow the refrigerator to move out from

the wall after installation.

Power drill.

½ in. or adjustable wrench.

Flat blade and Phillips head screw- drivers.

Two I/4 in. outer diameter compres- sion nuts and 2 ferrules (sleeves)

to connect the copper tubing to the shutoff valve and the refrig-

erator water valve.

If your existing copper water line has a flared fitting at the

end, you will need an adapter(available at plumbing supply stores) to connect the water

line to the refrigerator OR you _f/f "_'_ can cut off the flared fitting with/ ,\ \_ /))

a tube cutter and then use a compression fitting.

Shutoff valve to connect to the cold water line. The shutoff

valve should have a water inlet with a minimum inside diameter of 5/32 in. at the point of connection to the

COLD WATER LINE. Saddle-type shutoff valves are included in

many water supply kits. Before purchasing, make sure a saddle- type valve complies with your local plumbing codes.

,-_ NOTE

A self piercing saddle type water valve should not be used.

20 INSTALLATION

Water Line Installation Instructions

-z_ WARNING

When using any electrical device (such as a power drill) during installation, be sure the device is bat- tery powered, double insulated or grounded in a manner that will prevent the hazard of electric

shock.

Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used drink-

ing water line.

1 SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY

Turn on the nearest faucet to relieve the pressure on the

line.

to connect into a horizontal water pipe,

make the connection to the top or side, rather than at the bottom, to avoid draw-

ing off any sediment from the water pipe.

CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION Choose a location for the valve that is easily accessible. It is best to connect into the side of a

vertical water pipe. When it is necessary

DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE Drill a 1Ain. hole in the water pipe using a sharp bit. Remove any burrs resulting from drilling the hole in the pipe. Be careful not to allow water

to drain into the drill. Failure to drill a

1Ain. hole may result in reduced ice production or smaller cubes.

@ NOTE

The hookup line cannot be white, plastic tubing. Licensed plumbers must use only copper tubing NDA tubing #49595 or 49599 or Cross Link Polyethylene (PEX) tubing.

4 FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE

Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe clamp.

"_@ NOTE

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle valves are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts. Consult

with your licensed plumber.

TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer begins

to swell.

NOTE: Do not overtighten clamp or you may

crush the tubing.

Washer

Pipe Clamp -- Inlet End

Clamp Screw --

ROUTE THE TUBING Route the tubing between the cold water line and the refrigerator.

Route the tubing through a hole drilled in the wall or floor (behind the refrigerator or adjacent base cabinet) as close

to the wall as possible.

-@ NOTE 1

Be surethereissufficientextratubing(about8 feet coiledinto3 turnsof about10 in.diameter)toallow

the refrigeratortomove outfrom thewallafterinstal-

lation.

CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for copper

tubing onto the end of the tubing and connect it to the

shutoff valve. Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into

the valve. Tighten the compression nut securely.

Pipe Clamp --

Saddle-Type Shutoff Valve

Vertical Cold Water Pipe

Saddle-Type Shutoff Valve

Packing Nut

Outlet Valve

Compression Nut

Ferrule (sleeve)

INSTALLATION 21

FLUSH OUT THE TUBING Turn the main water supply on and flush out the tubing until the water

is clear.

Shut the water off at the water valve after about one quart of water has been flushed through the tubing.

10 TURN THE WATER ON AT THE SHUTOFF VALVE

Tighten any connections that leak.

9 CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE REFRIGERATOR

NOTE: Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be sure that the refrigerator power

cord is not plugged into the wall outlet.

a. Remove the plastic flexible cap from the water valve.

b. Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the

end of the tubing as shown.

C. Insert the end of the copper tubing into the connection as

far as possible. While holding the tubing, tighten the fit- ting.

Tubing Clamp

14in.

Corn[

Nut

14in. Tubing

Ferrule

(sleeve)

gerator

Connection

z_ CAUTION

I heck to see if leaks occur at the water lineconnections.

PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR

Arrange the coil of tubing so that it does not vibrate

against the back of the refrigerator or against the wall. Push the refrigerator back to the wall.

START THE ICEMAKER Set the icemaker power switch to the ON position.

The icemaker will not begin to operate until it reaches

its operating temperature of 15°F (-9°C) or below. It

will then begin operation automatically if the icemaker

power switch is inthe ON (I) position.

Turning On The Power

1 Plug in the refrigerator.

z_CAUTION .-.

I" Connect to a rated power outlet. | • Have a certified electrician check the wall outlet and

| wiring for proper grounding. | • Do not damage or cut off the ground terminal of the

22 INSTALLATION

Leveling and Door Alignment

Leveling

After installing, plug the refrigerator's power cord into a 3-prong grounded outlet and push the refrigerator into the final position.

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 instructions below:

Door Alignment

Both the left and right refrigerator doors have an adjustable

nut, located on the bottom hinge, to raise and lower them to align properly. If the space between your doors is uneven, follow the instructions below to align the doors evenly:

Use the wrench (included with the Owner's Manual) to turn the nut in the door hinge to adjust the height. To the right to

raise or to the left to lower the height.

Remove the base grille. Refer to the Base Grille Installation section.

Turn the leveling leg to the left to raise that side of the

refrigerator or to the right to lower it. It may take several

turns of the leveling leg to adjust the tilt of the

refrigerator.

NOTE

A flare nut wrench works best, but an open-end wrench will suffice. Do not over-tighten.

Open both doors again and check to make sure that they

close easily. If the doors do not close easily, tilt the refrig- erator slightly more to the rear by turning both leveling

legs to the left. It may take several more turns, and you

should turn both leveling legs the same mount.

4 Replace the base grille.

HOW TO USE 23

HOW TO USE

Before use

Clean the refrigerator. Cleanyour refrigerator thoroughly andwipe off all dust that accumulated during shipping.

_z_CAUTION

• Do notscratchtherefrigeratorwitha sharpobjectoruse a detergentthatcontainsalcohol,a flam- mable liquidor an abrasivewhen removingany tape oradhesivefrom the refrigerator,.

• Do not peeloffthe model orserialnumber labelorthe technicalinformationon the rearsurfaceofthe

,, refrigerator.

-_ NOTE

Remove adhesive residue by wiping it off with your thumb or dish detergent.

Connect the power supply.

Check if the power supply is connected before use. Read the "Turning On The Power" section.

Turn off the icemaker if the refrigerator is not yet connected to the wafer supply. Turn off the automatic icemaker and then plug the power plug of the refrigerator into the grounded electric

outlet.

* This is applicable only to certain models.

_z_CAUTION

Runningthe automaticicemakerbeforeconnectingitto thewater supplymay cause the refrigeratorto malfunction.

Wait for the refrigerator to cool.

Allow your refrigerator to run for at least two to three hours before putting food in it. Check the flow of cold air in the freezer compartment to ensure proper cooling.

_-z_ CAUTION

Putting food in the refrigerator before it has cooled could cause the food to spoil, or a bad odor could

, remain inside the refrigerator.

The refrigerator makes a loud noise after initial operation.

This is normal. The loudness will decrease as the temperature lowers.

Open refrigerator doors and freezer drawers to ventilate the interior.

The inside of the refrigerator may smell like plastic at first. Remove any adhesive tape from inside the refrig- erator and open the refrigerator doors and the freezer drawers for ventilation.

24 HOWTO USE

Control Panel

Depending on the model, some of the following functions may not be available.

Control Panel Features

Control

LED Display Button Indicator

Ice Selection _J

CUBE CRUSH

Press the ice selection button to choose either cubed or

crushed ice. The cube or crush ice icon will illuminate.

REFRIGERATOR

Refrigerator Temperature OOoc

LILI oF

Indicates the set temperature of the refrigerator compart- ment in Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F).

FREEZER

Freezer Temperature rer_oc

-OO OF

Indicates the set temperature of the freezer compartment in Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F).

To change the temperature mode from °F to °C (or vice versa) press and hold the Refrigerator and Freezer tempera- ture buttons simultaneously for approximately five seconds. The temperature indication on the display window switches

between Celsius and Fahrenheit.

"@ NOTE

The displayed temperature is the target temperature,

and not the actual temperature of the refrigerator.

The actual refrigerator temperature depends on the food inside the refrigerator

.... : [

Fresh Air Filter eg ....... e..'._

FRESH AIR FILTER FRESH AIR FILTER LFX31925SB J

3SEC 3SEC

The Fresh Air Filter helps remove odors from the refrigerator. The Fresh Air Filter has two settings, Auto and Power(PWR).

In Auto mode, the Fresh Air Filter will cycle on and off in increments of ten minutes on and one hundred ten minutes

off. If set to the Power(PWR) mode, the Fresh Air Filter will stay on continuously for four hours, cycling on and off in

increments of ten minutes on and five minutes off. After four hours, the Fresh Air Filter will switch back to Auto mode.

• The Press the Air Filter button once for Power(PWR) mode.

• Press the Air Filter button again to switch back to

Auto mode.

HOW TO USE 2.5

Control Panel Features (continued)

OHA .[ @ =LFX3192SSW]

Change Filter ......

FRESH AIR FILTER FRESH AIR FILTER LFX31925SB

3SEC s sEc

When the Change Filter icon turns on, the air filter needs to

be replaced. After replacing the air filter, press and hold the

Fresh Air Filter button for three seconds to turn the icon light off. It is recommended to change the air filter approximately every 6 months.

Ice Plus _

ICE

PLUS

This function increases both ice making and freezing capabilities.

• When you touch the Ice Plus button, the graphic will illuminate in the display and will continue for 24 hours.

The function will automatically shut off after 24 hours.

• You can stop this function manually by touching the button one more time.

Energy Saving _

ENERGY

SAVING

3SEC

The Energy Saving function disables the mullion heater

located on the refrigerator door in order to conserve electric- ity. Press and hold the Energy Saving button for three sec-

onds to activate or deactivate this function.

NOTE

Discontinue using the Energy Saving function if ex- cessive moisture begins to collect on the door

When you press the Light button, the dispenser light will turn on and the indicator will appear on the LED display.

Door Alarm _))

ALARM

• When power is connected to the refrigerator, the door alarm is initially set to ON. When you press the Door

Alarm button, the display will change to OFF and the

Door Alarm function will deactivate.

• When either the refrigerator or the freezer door is left open for more than 60 seconds, the alarm tone will sound to let you know that the door is open.

• When you close the door, the door alarm will stop.

Control Lock

EZ3

LOCK

3SEC

The Control Lock function disables every other button on the display.

When power is initially connected to the refrigerator, the Lock function is off.

If you want to activate the Lock function to lock other buttons, press and hold the Lock button for three sec- onds or more. The Lock icon will display and the Lock

function is now enabled. To disable the Lock function, press and hold the Lock

button for approximately three seconds.

Power Saving Mode

• When the refrigerator is in the Power Saving Mode, the display will remain off until a door is opened or a

button is pressed. Once on, the display will remain on for 20 seconds.

Change Water Filter

WATER

FILTER

3SEC

When the water filter indicator turns on, you have to change the water filter. After changing the water filter, press and

hold the Change Filter button for three seconds to turn the indicator light off. You need to change the water filter ap- proximately every six months.

26 HOW TO USE

In-Door Ice Bin

* Depending on the model, some of the following functions

may not be available.

_/_ CAUTION

• Keep hands and tools out of the ice compartment door and dispenser chute. Failure to do so may result in damage or personal injury.

• The icemaker will stop producing ice when the in- door ice bin is full. If you need more ice, empty the ice bin into the extra ice bin in the freezer compart- ment. During use, the ice can become uneven caus- ing the icemaker to misread the amount of ice cubes and stop producing ice. Shaking the ice bin to level

the ice within it can reduce this problem.

• Storing cans or other items in the ice bin will 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 stop producing ice.

• If the ON/OFF switch on the icemaker is set to OFF

for an extended period of 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.

Detaching the In-Door Ice Bin

1 Gently pull the handle to open the ice compartment.

Assembling the In-Door Ice Bin

1 Carefully insert the in-door ice bin while slightly slanting it

to avoid contact with the icemaker.

2 Avoid touching the ice-detecting sensor when replacing

the ice bin. See the label on the ice compartment door for

details.

_z_CAUTION

When handlingthe icebin,keep hands away from theicemakertray areatoavoidpersonalinjury.

2 To remove the in-door ice bin, grip the front handle, slight-

ly lift the lower part, and slowly pull out the bin as shown.

HOW TO USE 27

Automatic Icemaker

Depending on the model, some of the following functions

may not be available.

Ice is made in the automatic icemaker and sent to the dis-

penser. The icemaker will produce 12 cubes per cycle-- approximately 120 cubes in a 24-hour period, depending on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature,

number of door openings and other operating conditions.

• It takes about 12 to 24 hours for a newly installed re- frigerator to begin making ice. Wait 72 hours for full ice

production to occur.

• Ice making stops when the in-door ice bin is full. When full, the in-door ice bin holds approximately 6 to 8 (12-16

oz) glasses of ice.

• The water pressure must be between 20 and

120 psi on models without a water filter and between

40 and 120 psi on models with a water filter to produce the normal amount and size of

ice cubes.

• Foreign substances or frost on the ice-detecting sensor

can interrupt ice production. Make sure the sensor area is clean at all times for proper operation.

Icemaker

Power

Ice-clefecfing

Sensor

Turning the Automatic Icekamer On or Off

To turn off the automatic icemaker, set the icemaker switch to OFF (0). Toturn on the automatic icemaker, set the switch to ON (I1.

28 HOW TO USE

Automatic Icemaker (continued)

\CAUTION

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

• Throw away the first few batches of ice (about 24 cubes). This is also necessary if the refrigerator has not

been used for a long time.

• Never store beverage cans or other items 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 a Sears

or other qualified service center. Do not use the ice or water until the problem is corrected.

• Keep children away from the dispenser. Children may

play with or damage the controls.

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

by removing the ice bin and clearing the passage with

a rubber spatula. Dispensing cubed ice can also help

prevent frost buildup.

• Never use thin crystal glass or crockery to collect ice. Such containers may chip or break resulting in glass fragments in the ice.

• Dispense ice into a glass before filling it with water or other beverages. Splashing may occur if ice is dis-

pensed 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 perfor- mance 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 ice or water dispenses unexpectedly, turn off the water supply and contact a qualified service center.

When You Should Turn the Icemaker Off

• When the water supply will be shut off for several hours.

• When the ice bin is removed for more than one or two minutes.

• When the refrigerator will not be used for several days.

-@ NOTE /

The icebinshouldbe emptiedwhen the icemakeron

off switch is turned to the OFF position.

Normal Sounds You May Hear

• The icemaker water valve will buzz as the icemaker fills

with water. If the power switch is in the ON (I) position,

it will buzz even if it has not yet been hooked up to

water. To stop the buzzing, move the power switch to

OFF (0).

NOTE

Keeping the power switch in the ON (I) position before the water line is connected can damage the

• You will hear the sound of cubes dropping into the bin and water running in the pipes as the icemaker refills.

Preparing For Vacation

Set the icemaker power switch to OFF (0) and shut off the water supply to the refrigerator.

_-@ NOTE -_

I The icebinshouldbe emptied anytimethe icemaker

If the ambient temperature will drop below freezing, have a qualified technician drain the water supply system to prevent serious property damage due to flooding caused by ruptured

water lines or connections.

HOW TO USE 29

Ice and Water Dispenser

* Depending on the model, some of the following functions

may not be available.

CAUTION

Keep children away from the dispenser. Children may play/ with or damage the controls.

Dispenser

Water

Ice

() o o o

\ ".

-_Z_ CAUTION

Throw away the first few batches of ice (about 24 cubes). This is also necessary if the refrigerator has not been used for a long time.

Using the Dispenser

• To dispense cold water, push on the water switch with a glass.

• To dispense ice, push on the ice switch with a glass.

NOTE

• If discolored ice is dispensed, check the water filter and water supply. If the problem continues, contact a qualified service center. Do not use the ice or water until the problem is corrected.

• The dispenser will not operate when either of the refrigerator doors are open.

• If dispensing water or ice into a container with a small opening, place it as close to the dispenser as possible.

• Some dripping may occur after dispensing. Hold your cup beneath the dispenser for a few seconds after dispensing to catch all of the drops.

Locking the Dispenser

Press and hold the Alarm and Lock button simultainously

for 3 seconds to lock the dispenser and all the control panel functions. Follow the same instructions to unlock.

Cleaning the Dispenser Stand

1 Grip the stand with both hands and pull it out.

2 Wipe out dirty areas with a clean cloth.

30 HOW TO USE

Storing Food

Food Preservation Location

Each compartment inside the refrigerator is designed to store different types of food.

Store your food in the optimal space to enjoy the freshest taste.

Vegetable storage (Crisper)

Preserves vegetables and fruit.

Ice storage bin

Ifa largeamount of iceis

needed, transfer the icein the in-door icebin to the ice

storage bin.

Durabase ¢ _

Largest storage space in /

the freezer. _.

Dairy product bin

Adjustable refrigerator shelf

Adjustable shelves to meet your individual storage needs.

Modular door bin

Store drinks such asjuice and soda,as well as seasonings,saladdressings andother

food items.

Glide'N'Serve

Provides storage space with a variable tem- perature control that keeps the compart- ment at a different temperature than the refrigerator. It is a convenient place to store

sandwiches or meat to be cooked.

CAUTION

• Do not store food with high moisture content towards the top of the refrigerator. The moisture could come in direct contact with the cold air and freeze.

• Wash food before storing it in the refrigerator. Vegetables and fruit should be washed, and food packaging should be wiped down to prevent adjacent foods from being contaminated.

• If the refrigerator is kept in a hot and humid place, frequent opening of the door or storing a lot of vegetables in the refrig- erator may cause condensation to form. Wipe off the condensation with a clean cloth or a paper towel.

• If the refrigerator door or freezer drawer is opened or closed too often, warm air may penetrate the refrigerator and raise its temperature. It can also increase the cost of electricity.

NOTE ]

• If you are leaving home for a short period of time, like a short vacation, the refrigerator should be left on. Refrigerated foods that are able to be frozen will stay preserved longer if stored in the freezer.

• If you are leaving the refrigerator turned off for an extended period of time, remove all food and unplug the power cord. Clean the interior, and leave the door open to prevent fungi from growing in the refrigerator.

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