LG LFX31925SW/02, LFX31925SW/01, LFX31925SW/00, LFX31925ST/08, LFX31925ST/06 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

* 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.

PRODUCT FEATURES 3

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.

Control Panel

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

Ez Handle Easily opens the freezer door.

Handle Opens and closes the door.

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Refrigerator Preserves food.

LED Light LED lights up under the

refrigerator 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.

LED interior lamps

The interior lamps light up the

inside of the refrigerator.

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Dairy Product Bin Used to preserve dairy

products.

Adjustable Refrigerator Shelf The shelves in your re-

frigerator are adjustable

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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.

Pullout Drawer

Used for extra storage within the freezer compart-

ment.

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.

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

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.

5 Leveling and Door

Alignment

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.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not install the

WARNING l

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

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

on models without awater filter and between 40 and The water pressure must be between 20 and 120 psi

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.

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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INSTALLATION 11

Removing/Assembling the Refrigerator Door Handles

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.

Removing/Assembling the Freezer Drawer Handle

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 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.

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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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 _.

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.

_Colle

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--@ NOTE

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

4 Rotate the hinge lever counterclockwise _. Lift the top

hinge _ free of the hinge lever latch.

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.

-Z_CAUTION

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

scratching surface.

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.

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

3 Connect the wire harness i[i.

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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 _.

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.

3 Connect all the wire harnesses.

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

and pull it through the backplate.

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

Hinge Lever

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.

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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

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.

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.

(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.)

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