Lg LFXS28596D Operating Guide

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OPERATION

Before Use

Clean the refrigerator.

Clean the refrigerator thoroughly and wipe off all dust that accumulated during shipping.

• Do not scratch the refrigerator with a sharp object or use a detergent that contains

alcohol, a ammable liquid or an abrasive when removing any tape or adhesive from

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

• Do not peel off the model or serial number label or the technical information on the rear surface of the refrigerator.

Open refrigerator and freezer doors to ventilate the interior.

The inside of the refrigerator may smell like plastic at rst. Remove any adhesive tape

from inside the refrigerator and open the refrigerator doors and the freezer drawers for ventilation.

CAUTION

Connect the power supply.

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

Wait for the refrigerator to cool.

Allow the refrigerator to run for at least two to three hours before putting food in it. Check the

ow of cold air in the freezer compartment to ensure proper cooling.

CAUTION

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

The refrigerator makes a loud noise after initial operation.

This is normal. The volume will decrease as the temperature decreases.

Control Panel

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

Control Panel Features

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NOTE

• When the refrigerator is in the Power Saving Mode, the display remains off until a door is opened or a button is pressed. Once on, the display remains on for 20 seconds.

Ice Plus

This function increases both ice making and freezing capabilities.

• Press the Ice Plus button to illuminate the icon and activate the function for 24 hours. The function

automatically shuts off after 24 hours.

• Stop the function manually by pressing the button once more.

Smart Grid

Press the Smart Grid button to turn the Smart Grid function On/Off. When the function is on, the icon illuminates. The Smart Grid function automatically turns on when the refrigerator is connected to the Wi-Fi network.

When the refrigerator is responding to a Demand Response (DR) message from the electric company, the Grid text illuminates.

Freezer

Indicates the set temperature of the freezer compartment in Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F). The default freezer temperature is 0°F (-18 °C). Press the Freezer button repeatedly to select a new set

temperature from -6 °F to 8 °F (-21 °C to -13 °C).

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Refrigerator Temperature

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

The default refrigerator temperature is 37 °F (3 °C). Press the Refrigerator button repeatedly to select a new set temperature from 33 °F to 46 °F (1 °C to 8 °C).

NOTE

• To change the temperature mode from °F to °C (or vice versa) press and hold the Refrigerator and Freezer Temperature

seconds. The temperature indicator on the display window switches between Celsius and Fahrenheit.

• 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

The Fresh Air Filter helps remove odors from the refrigerator. The Fresh Air Filter has two settings, Auto and Power. In Auto mode, the Fresh Air Filter cycles on and off in increments of ten minutes on and 110 minutes off. If set to the Power mode, the Fresh Air Filter stays on continuously for four hours, cycling on and off in

off. After four hours, the Fresh Air Filter switches back to Auto mode.

• Press the Fresh Air Filter button repeatedly to

toggle between Power mode and Auto mode.

NOTE

•

Replace Filter

and hold the Fresh Air Filter button for three seconds to turn the icon light off. Replace the

* Lock

The Lock function disables every other button on the display.

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

• To lock the control panel buttons, press and hold the Lock button until the closed Lock icon appears in the display and the function is activated.

• To disable the Lock function, press and hold the

Lock button for approximately three seconds.

Water Filter

Replace Filter

press and hold the Water Filter button for three seconds to turn the icon light off. Replace the

* Wi-Fi

The Wi-Fi button, when used with the LG Smart Refrigerator smart phone app, allows the refrigerator to connect to a home Wi-Fi network. Refer to Smart Function for information on the initial setup of the application.

The Wi-Fi icon shows the status of the refrigerator's network connection. The icon illuminates when the refrigerator is connected to the Wi-Fi network.

Press and hold the Wi-Fi button for 3 seconds to connect to the network. The icon blinks while the connection is being made, then turns on once the connection is successfully made.

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SABBATH (On Some Models)

Sabbath mode is used on the Jewish Sabbath

and holidays.

•To turn Sabbath mode on, touch the display to activate it, then press and hold the Freezer and Wi-Fi buttons for 3 seconds until Sb appears in the display.

•Sabbath mode automatically turns off after 96 hours.

•To turn Sabbath mode off manually, press and hold the Freezer and Wi-Fi buttons for 3 seconds.

•Once turned on, Sabbath mode is maintained even after a power outage.

•Selecting Sabbath mode automatically turns off the Alarm functions. The dispenser is also disabled.

Dispenser Mode

Press the buttons to select cubed ice, water, or crushed ice. The LED illuminates over the mode selected.

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Dispenser Structure

Display Mode (For Store Use Only)

• The Display Mode disables all cooling in the refrigerator and freezer sections to conserve energy while on display in a retail store. When activated, OFF is displayed on the control panel and the display remains on for 20 seconds.

To deactivate / activate:

• With either refrigerator door opened, press and hold the Refrigerator and Ice Plus buttons at the

same time for ve seconds. The control panel

beeps and the temperature settings display to

conrm that Display Mode is deactivated. Use

the same procedure to activate Display Mode.

Ice and Water Dispenser

CAUTION

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

• Throw away the rst few batches of ice (about 140 - 160 cubes) after installation. This is also necessary if the refrigerator has not been used for a long time.

• If ice or water dispenses unexpectedly, turn off the water supply and contact an LG Electronics Customer Information Center.

• Never use a glass that is exceptionally narrow or deep. Ice may jam in the ice passage and refrigerator performance may be affected.

Dispenser

Paddle

Tray

Using the Dispenser

Incorrect Correct

Water

Ice

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NOTE

• To dispense cold water or ice, push on the dispenser paddle with a glass.

• The rst ice and water dispensed may include particles or odor from the water supply line or the

water tank. Throw away the rst few batches of ice

(about 140 - 160 cubes). This is also necessary if the refrigerator has not been used for a long time.

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

• If discolored ice is dispensed, check the water lter and water supply. If the problem continues, contact an LG Electronics Customer Information Center. Do not use the water or ice until the problem is corrected.

• Dispense ice into a glass before lling it with water or other beverages. Splashing may occur if ice is dispensed into a glass that already contains liquid.

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

• Keep containers at an appropriate distance from the dispensers. Tall, narrow glasses should be held far enough from the ice outlet to prevent ice from jamming in the ice chute. A container with a very small opening should be held as close to the dispenser as possible to avoid spilling.

• Keep the glass at a proper distance from the ice outlet. A glass held too close to the outlet may prevent ice from dispensing.

Locking the Dispenser

Press the Lock button on the control panel for 3 seconds to lock or unlock the dispenser and all of the control panel functions.

Ice Compartment

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.

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.

In-Door Ice Bin

The icemaker stops producing ice when the indoor ice bin is full. To make room for additional ice, empty the ice bin into the extra ice bin in the freezer compartment. During use, the ice may stack unevenly in the bin, causing the icemaker to misread the number of ice cubes and stop producing ice. Shaking the ice bin to level the ice within it can reduce this problem.

CAUTION

• When handling the ice bin, keep hands away from the icemaker tray area to avoid personal injury.

• Storing cans or other items in the ice bin will damage the icemaker.

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

If the icemaker is turned 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 turned OFF for more than a few hours.

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.

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Detaching the In-Door Ice Bin

Gently pull the handle to open the ice

compartment.

To remove the in-door ice bin, grip the front

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

CAUTION

• When handling the ice bin, keep hands away from the icemaker tray area to avoid personal injury.

• Avoid touching the auto shutoff (feeler arm) when replacing the ice bin. See the label on the ice compartment door for details.

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Assembling the In-Door Ice Bin

Carefully insert the in-door ice bin, slanting the

top slightly to t it under the icemaker.

Gently push the handle to close the ice

compartment.

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Automatic Icemaker

In-Door Icemaker

Icemaker

Power Switch

Ice-detecting Sensor

NOTE

• Ice is made in the automatic in-door icemaker and sent to the dispenser. The icemaker produces 70 - 182 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 refrigerator to begin making ice.

• 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.

• 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.

• To increase ice production, use the Ice Plus function. The function increases both ice making and freezing capabilities.

Freezer Icemaker

Power SwitchAuto shutoff (feeler arm)

NOTE

• The automatic freezer icemaker produces 12 cubes at a time, 50-110 pieces within a 24 hour period if conditions are favorable. This amount may vary according to the environment (ambient temperature around the appliance, frequency of the door being opened, amount of food stored in the appliance, etc.).

• If the ice bin is completely lled with ice, ice production will stop.

• Sound of ice dropping into the ice bin is normal.

• The icemaker produces ice once approximately 48 hours have passed after the appliance is initially installed.

• Discard the rst ice cubes produced after initial install.

• Ice cubes which are stored in the ice bin for a

long time may clump together and be difcult

to separate. If this happens, empty the ice bin completely and clean it before reinstalling it.

WARNING

Personal Injury Hazard

• DO NOT place ngers or hands on the automatic ice making mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in.

CAUTION

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.

• To avoid personal injury, keep hands out of the ice door and passage.

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Turning the Automatic Icemakers On or Off

To turn off one of the automatic icemakers, set the icemaker switch to OFF (O). To turn on the automatic icemaker, set the switch to ON (I).

Normal Sounds You May Hear

• Keeping the power turned on to the icemakers before the water line is connected can damage the icemakers.

• The icemaker water valve will buzz as the icemaker

lls 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 (O).

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

rells.

NOTE

• Do not keep the power turned on to the icemakers if the water line is not connected. Doing so can damage the icemakers.

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Preparing for Vacation

Set both icemaker power switches to OFF (O) and shut off the water supply to the appliance.

If the ambient temperature will drop below freezing,

have a qualied technician drain the water supply

system to prevent serious property damage due

to ooding caused by ruptured water lines or

connections.

NOTE

• The ice bin should be emptied any time the icemaker on/off switch is turned to the OFF (O) position.

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Storing Food

Where to Store Food

Depending on the model, some of the following functions may not be available. Each compartment inside the refrigerator is designed to store different types of food. Store food in the optimal space to enjoy the freshest taste.

Standard Door

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Door-in-Door

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