LG LMX25986SW Owner Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL

FRENCH DOOR

REFRIGERATOR

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

LMX25986**

P/NO : MFL62184508

www.lg.com

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2 TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

	3	PRODUCT FEATURES		23	HOW TO USE
			23		Before Use
	4	IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	24		Control Panel
			24		- Control Panel Features
	7		26		In-Door Ice Bin
		COMPONENTS	26		- Detaching the In-Door Ice Bin
	7	Refrigerator Exterior	26		- Assembling the In-Door Ice Bin
			27		Automatic Icemaker
	8	Refrigerator Interior
			27		- Turning the Automatic Icemaker On or Off
	8	- Key Parts and Components
			28		- When You Should Turn the Icemaker Off
	9	- Special Features
			28		- Normal Sounds You May Hear
	10	INSTALLATION	28		- Preparing for Vacation
			29		Ice and Water Dispenser
	10	Specifications	29		- Dispenser
	11	Unpacking Your Refrigerator	29		- Using the Dispenser
	11	Choosing the Proper Location	29		- Locking the Dispenser
	11	- Flooring	29		- Cleaning the Dispenser Tray
	11	- Ambient Temperature	30		Storing Food
	11	- Measuring the Clearances	30		- Food Preservation Location
	12	Removing/Assembling the Refrigerator	31		- Food Storage Tips
		Door Handles	31		- Storing Frozen Food
	12	Removing/Assembling the Freezer Drawer Handle	32		Humidity Controlled Crisper and Glide’N’Serve
	13	Removing/Assembling the Doors and Drawers	33		Detaching and Assembling the Storage Bins
	13	- Removing the Left Refrigerator Door	34		Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves
	14	- Removing the Right Refrigerator Door
	14	- Assembling the Right Refrigerator Door		35	MAINTENANCE
	15	- Assembling the Left Refrigerator Door
			35		Cleaning
	16	- Removing the Freezer Drawers
	18	- Assembling the Freezer Drawers	36		Replacing the Water Filter
	19	Connecting the Water Line
	19	-Before You Begin	40		SMART DIAGNOSIS
	19	- Water Pressure
	19	- What You Will Need	41
	20	- Water Line Installation Instructions			TROUBLESHOOTING
	21	Turning On the Power
	22	Leveling and Door Alignment		49	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 refrigerator 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 High and Low.

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.

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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:

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

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

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

yy 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.

yy Do not use an uncertified power outlet.

yy Unplug the power plug immediately in the event of a blackout or thunderstorm. yy Plug in the power plug with the power cord facing downward.

Installation

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

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

yy Connect this product to a dedicated grounded electric outlet conforming with the rating prior to use. It is the user’s responsibility to replace a standard 2-prong wall outlet with a standard 3-prong wall outlet.

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

Use

yy 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.

yy Do not place heavy objects on the dispenser of the refrigerator or hang onto it. yy Do not place heavy or dangerous objects (bottles with liquid) on the refrigerator. yy Do not put live animals inside of the refrigerator.

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

yy 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.

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

yy 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.

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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.

yy Do not use this product for special purposes (storage of medicine or test materials or for ships, etc). yy Unplug the power plug before cleaning or repairing the refrigerator.

yy When you replace the light bulb in the refrigerator, unplug the refrigerator or turn off the power. yy Do not modify or extend the power cord.

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

yy For your 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.

yy 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.

yy Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. yy Do not use an adapter plug and plug the power plug into a multi-outlet extension cord.

yy Disconnect the power cord immediately if you hear a noise, smell a strange odor or detect smoke. yy Turn the power off if water or dust penetrates into the refrigerator. Call a service agent.

yy Do not disassemble or modify the refrigerator.

yy Do not put hands, feet, or metal objects below or behind the refrigerator. yy Do not operate the refrigerator or touch the power cord with wet hands.

yy 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 refrigerator is plugged in.

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

yy Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment with wet or damp hands, when your refrigerator is in operation. yy Do not put glass containers, glass bottles or soda in the freezer.

yy 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.

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

yy 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.

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

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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

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

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

Use

yy Close the door carefully when children are around.

yy 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.

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

Maintenance

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

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

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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

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LED Display

Displays the refrigerator and freezer temperature, the water filter condition and the dispenser status.

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.

Filtered Water and Ice Dispenser

Dispenses fresh, chilled, filtered water through the door. The ice dispenser offers cubed or crushed ice.

Door Alarm

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

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8 COMPONENTS

Refrigerator Interior

Key Parts and Components

LED Interior Lamps

The interior lamps light up the inside of the refrigerator.

Fixed Door

Bins

Can Storage Bin

Used to preserve chilled food or drinks.

Ice Storage Bin

For additional ice storage.

Adjustable Refrigerator Shelf

The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet your individual storage needs.

Gallon Storage Bins

Interchangeable bins that can be arranged to suit your storage needs.

Fixed Door Bin

COMPONENTS 9

Special Features

Smart Diagnosis Speaker

SpacePlus Ice System

Automatically produces 80-130 ice cubes in a 24-hour period.

Mullion

Folds in when the left door is opened.

Glide’N’Serve

Allows you to store food items at a different temperature than the regular refrigerator area.

Hold your phone to this speaker when activating Smart Diagnosis. Refer to the Smart Diagnosis section for more details.

Crispers

Controls humidity and helps vegetables and fruit to stay crisp.

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°.)

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10 INSTALLATION

Installation

Specifications

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

Bottom-freezer refrigerator model LMX25986

Description	French door refrigerator
Electrical requirements	115 VAC @ 60 Hz
Min. / Max. Water pressure	20	-120 PSI (1.4 - 8.4 kgf/cm2)
Dimensions	35	3/4" (W) X 34 1/4" (D) X 69 3/4" (H), 46 1/2" (D w/ door open)
	908 mm (W) X 869.95 mm (D) X 1 771.65 (H), 1 181.1 mm (D w/ door open)
Net weight	309 lb. (140kg)
Refrigerator storage capacity	17.56 cu. ft.
Freezer storage capacity	7.14 cu. ft.

INSTALLATION 11

Unpacking Your Refrigerator

WARNING

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

yyYour refrigerator is heavy. 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, as floor damage could occur.

yyKeep 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 refrigerator 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 removed by rubbing a small 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.

Warning

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 cabinet 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 weakly supported structure is not recommended.

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 consumption 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.

Choosing the Proper Location

yy Select a place where a water supply can be easily connected for the automatic icemaker.

Note

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.

yy 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	2” (5.08 cm)

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.

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12 INSTALLATION

Removing/Assembling the	Removing/Assembling the
Refrigerator Door Handles	Freezer Drawer Handle
NOTE	Removing the Handles

Removing the doors is always recommended when it is necessary to move the refrigerator through a narrow opening. If it is necessary to remove the handles, follow the directions below.

Removing the Handles

1Loosen the set screws with a 3/32 in. Allen wrench and remove the handle.

2Loosen the mounting fasteners that connect to the refrigerator door and handle using a 1/4 in. Allen wrench, remove the mounting fasteners.

Mounting

Fasteners

Set Screw

Allen

Wrench

Assembling the Handles

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

2Place the handle on the door by fitting the handle footprints over the mounting fasteners and tightening the set screws with a 3/32 in. Allen wrench.

1Loosen the set screws located on the lower side of the handle with a 1/8 in. Allen wrench and remove the handle.

2Loosen 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

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

2Place the handle on the door by fitting the handle footprints over the mounting fasteners and tightening the set screws with a 1/8 in. Allen wrench.

WARNING

When the customer takes apart the handle or assemble it from a refrigerator, please be cautious of following things.

yHold the handle with your own hand to make sure not to drop the handle to the floor or instep while taking apart the handle from a refrigerator.

yDo not swing the handle towards people or animals after taking apart the handle.

yInsert the bracket hole of the handle into the stopper bolt of the door exactly, and then assemble the set screws to fix the handle.

yCheck if there’s any gap between the door and handle after fixing the handle.

Mounting

Fasteners

INSTALLATION 13

Removing/Assembling the Doors	(2)	(1)
and Drawers

Removing the doors is always recommended when it is necessary to move the refrigerator through a narrow opening.

Warning

yy If your entrance door is too narrow for the refrigerator to pass through, remove the refrigerator doors and move the refrigerator sideways through the doorway.

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

yy Disconnect the electrical supply to the refrigerator before installing. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death.

yy 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.

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

yy Remove food and bins from the doors and drawers before detaching.

(3)

(5)

(4)

(6)

(7)

(8)

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

3Remove the cover.

4Pull out the tube (3).

5Disconnect all wire harnesses (4).

6Remove the grounding screw (5).

7Rotate the hinge lever (6) counterclockwise. Lift the top hinge (7) free of the hinge lever latch (8).

Removing the Left Refrigerator Door

1The 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 and .

8Lift the door from the middle hinge pin and remove the door.

9Place the door, inside facing up, on a non-scratching surface.

Caution

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

Collet

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Note

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

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Removing the Right Refrigerator Door

(1) (2)

(3) (4)

(5)

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

2Remove the cover.

3Rotate the hinge lever (3) clockwise. Lift the top hinge (4) free of the hinge lever latch (5).

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

5Place the door, inside facing up, on a non-scratching surface.

Caution

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

Assembling the Right Refrigerator Door

Install the right-side door first.

1

1Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin. Make sure that the plastic sleeve is inserted into the bottom of the door.

(1)

(2)

(3) (4)

(5)

2Fit the top hinge (4) over the hinge lever latch (5) and into place.

3Rotate the lever (3) counterclockwise to secure the hinge.

4Hook the tabs on the right side of the hinge cover (2) under the edge of the top hinge (4) and position the cover in place.

5Insert and tighten the cover screw (1).

INSTALLATION 15

Assembling the Left Refrigerator Door

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

1Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin.

(2)(1)

(3)

(5)

(4)

9Insert the water supply tube at least 5/8 in. (15 mm) into the connector.

10Hook the tab on the door switch side of the cover under the edge of the wire opening in the cabinet top.

11Position the cover into place. Insert and tighten the cover screw.

Note

Collet

(6)			Tube
	(7)	(8)
			Insert Line

2Fit the top hinge (7) over the hinge lever latch (8) and into place.

3Rotate the lever (6) clockwise to secure the hinge.

4Install the grounding screws (5) and connect the two wire harnesses (4).

5Push the water tube (3) located at the top of the left door into the hole beside the left hinge on the top of the cabinet until it exits through the back.

6Insert the water supply tube (3) into the connector until you see only one scale mark. Fully insert the tub cover (15 mm).

7Hook the tabs on the left side of the hinge cover (1) under the edge of the top hinge (7) and position the cover in place.

8Insert and tighten the cover screw (1).

Clip

1)Gently press the Collet and insert the tube until only one line shows on the tube.

(Correct)

(Incorrect)

2)Pull the tube to make sure that the tube is tightly fastened and then insert the clip.

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Removing the Freezer Drawers

3

Grasp the drawer on each side and pull it up to separate it from the rails.

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

yyUse two or more people to remove and install the freezer drawer. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

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

yyBe careful of sharp hinges on both sides of the drawer.

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

yyDo not sit or stand on the freezer drawer.

yyTo prevent accidents, keep children and pets away from the drawer. Do not leave the drawer open.

Top Freezer Drawer

1Pull the drawer open to full extension. Remove the basket and ice bin by lifting the basket from the rail system.

4With both hands, hold each rail and push it in to allow both rails to slide in simultaneously.

Caution

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

2 Remove the screws on both the left and right rails.