LG LMX25988SW/00, LMX25988ST/00, LMX25988SB/00, LFX25978SW/01, LFX25978SW/00 Owner’s Manual

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OWNFR'S MANUAL

BOTTOM FREE REFRIGERATOR _! l

Please read this manual carefully before operating

your set and retain it for future reference.

MANUAl ............DE USUARIO

REFRIGERADOR

CON CONGELADOR INFERIOR

Lea detenidamente este manual antes de empezar

a utilizar el refrigerador y gu_rdelo como referencia para el futuro.

Model Name/Nombre de Modelo _=color number/nOmero de color

GM-B258R4 _ GM-L26AN_JP

LMX2598S _ GM-L268F_XP

P!No, MFL67227302

English Version 2

Spanish Version 50

Important Safety Instructions

Requirements for Ground Connection

Parts and Features 5-8

Refrigerator Installation 9-18

Unpacking 9 Installation 9

Installation of Base Grille 9 How to remove and install Handle 10 How to remove and Install the

Refrigerator Doors 11-12 How to remove and Install Pull-Out Drawer 13-17

Closing and Aligning the doors 18

3-4

Refrigerator Care and Cleaning 31-39

Refrigerator Cleaning 31

Outside 31

Inside Walls 31

Door Lining & Gaskets 31

Plastic Parts (Covers and Panel) 31 Back Cover 31

Replacing Lights 31 Power Interruptions 32 When Going on Vacation 32

When Moving 32 Water Filter (Type 1) 33-34

Performance Data Sheet (Type 1) 35

Water Filter (Type 2) 36 Performance Data Sheet (Type 2) 37-38

Certificate for California 39

Using your Refrigerator 19-30

Control Panel Features 19

The LED Display 20

Adjusting the temperatures and display 21 Operating the dispenser 22 Setting the functions 23 Spaceplus Ice System 24

Automatic Icemaker 25 Adjusting Control Settings 26

Food Storage Guide 26 Storing Frozen Food 26-27

Refrigerator Section 27-29

Refrigerator Shelves 27-28 Crisper Humidity Control 28

Door Racks 29 Dairy Compartment 29

Dispenser Drip Tray 29

Freezer Section 30

Ice Bin 30 DuraBase 30 Durabase Divider 30 Pull Out Drawer 30

Connecting The Water Line 40-42 Troubleshooting Guide 43-45

Smart Diagnosis 46

Warranty 47-48

THANKYOU!

Congratulations on your purchase and

welcome to the LG family. Your new LG French Door Refrigerator combines advanced cooling technology with simple operation and high efficiency. Follow the operating and care

instructions in this manual and your refrigerator will provide you with many

years of reliable service.

This manual contains several important safety notices. Always read and obey all of the following safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol is a warning to potential dangers that could cause death, injury

or damage to you, others or the product. All safety messages will follow after this warning symbol and the word "DANGER", "CAUTION" or "WARNING'( These words mean:

You may be killed or suffer fatal damage if you do not follow instructions.

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

-- or damage to the product.

All safety messages inform you of potential danger, advise you on how to reduce the risk of injury and tell you what can occur if the instructions are not followed.

To reduce the risk of fire, elecfrical shock or personal injury, the following precau¢ion measures should be

followed:

• NEVER disconnect the refrigerator by pulling the power cord, always grip the plug firmly and disconnect it directly from the outlet.

Repair or replace immediately all faulty or damaged service cables. Do not use cords that have cracks or

abrasion damage on the length of the cord or on the plug.

• When moving your refrigerator, take care not to roll over the electrical cord.

* DO NOT store or use gasoline or other combustible

liquids or vapors in proximity with this or any other electrical appliance.

• DO NOT permit children to climb, stand or swing from

the doors or shelves of the refrigerator. This can cause

serious injury to them and damage to the product.

Keep your fingers away from areas in which they can become caught, such as the doors, hinges and

cabinets. Be careful closing the doors when children are near.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor injury

For your safety, this product should be properly grounded. Have a qualified professional check the electrical circuit and outlet to ensure a proper ground

connection.

• Read all instructions before utilizing the product. Utilize this product only as explicitly expressed in this guide.

• Once the refrigerator is operating, avoid touching cold surfaces of the freezer with damp or wet hands; the

skin could become adhered to these surfaces.

In refrigerators with an automatic ice dispenser, avoid contact with moving parts of the ejector mechanism or with the heating mechanism that discharges the cubes. DO NOT place your fingers or hands in the ice dispenser mechanism while the refrigerator is

connected.

• DO NOT refreeze foods which have already thawed.

The United States Department of Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No. 69 says:

'(.You may refreeze food that has thawed if they contain ice crystals or are cold and below 40 °F (4 °C)'(

'(..Ground beef, perishable food or seafood that is

• Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning or repairing. NOTE: We strongly recommend that any repair

services be performed by a qualified professional.

discolored or has an unpleasant odor should not be frozen or consumed. Consumption of melted ice cream

should also be avoided. If the odor or color of food is questionable, discard it. The food may be dangerous to

Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, unplug the

consume".

refrigerator or shut down the circuit breaker to avoid contact with a live wire (the bulb could break while being replaced). NOTE: Setting the control to the OFF position does not disconnect the power from the light

bulb circuit.

"Partial thawing or refreezing reduces the quality of the food, especially fruit, vegetables and prepared meals. The quality of red meat is less affected than other foods. Use refrozen products as soon as possible in order to maintain their quality'(

• Do not keep bottles in the freezer compartment, they

could explode after freezing and cause damage.

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance is not intended for use by children, persons with physical or mental disabilities, persons with reduced

sensory oF mental capacity, oF persons with lack of experience oF know-how, unless they have supervision oF instruction in relation to the use of the appliance by the person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to

assure that they do not play with the appliance.

Children becoming trapped or suffocated is not a problem of the past. Discarded and abandoned

refrigerators are a hazard, even if they remain there "for just a few days't If you would like to dispose of

your old refrigerator, please follow the instructions

BEFORE DISPOSING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

OR FREEZER WHEN NO LONGER IN USE:

• Remove the doors.

• Leave the shelves in place so that children

cannot easily become stuck in them.

below to prevent any accidents.

Keep away from moving drawers.

Do not sit or climb on drawers.

• Refrigerator can tip over.

be knocked down.

_ • Small children can

Fingers and toes

can be injured.

Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system that If you decide to throw out your old refrigerator, ensure

uses CFC's (chlorofluorocarbons). CFC affects the that CFC contaminants are properly disposed of by a stratospheric layer of the ozone, qualified professional. If you intentionally remove the

CFC refrigerant, you could be subject to fines or prison in accordance with environmental legislation in effect.

IMPORTANT: Attentively read the following.

TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY, this appliance must be properly grounded. Have a qualified electrician check your wall outlet to ensure that the plug is

It is recommended that a separate circuit be used for

this appliance, as well as a receptacle that cannot be disconnected with a switch.

Do not use an extension cable. It is your responsibility

and obligation to replace two-prong outlets with that of an adequately grounded three-prong outlet.

Do not, under any circumstance, cut or extract the third prong from the plug.

grounded properly.

NOTE: Before installation, cleaning or replacing light

3 prong

grounding type wall receptacle

bulbs, you must disconnect the appliance from the power source. When finished, plug the appliance back in and adjust the thermostat to the desired position.

USE OF EXTENSION CABLES

We do not recommend the use of extension cables.

However, if you still choose to utilize an extension cable,

it is absolutely necessary that it is listed in the UL (in the United States) or CSA (in Canada), that it supports three-pronged plugs and that the electrical current

3 prong grounding

plug

Ensure proper

ground exists

before use

support a minimum of 15 A and 120 V.

The use of an extension cable will increase the amount

of space needed behind the refrigerator.

RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD

Your refrigerator must always be plugged to its own outlet which is adequately grounded. The energy current

should only be 115 V N 60 Hz, AC or 127 V N 60 Hz, AC (according to the National rating). This provides the best performance and prevents an overload which could cause a fire from the overheating of the cables.

REPLACING ELECTRICAL CABLE

If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by our service center or qualified LG technician to avoid any risk.

SPECIAL FEATURES

O ONTROL PANEL LED DISPLAY SCREEN

Simple electronic controls are user-friendly. The LED screen shows refrigerator and freezer temperatures, displays water filter status, dispenser information, and more.

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.

O ILTERED WATER AND ICE DISPENSER

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

0..

DOOR ALARM A warning alarm sounds at 30-second

intervals when the refrigerator or freezer door is left open for more than 60 seconds.

SPACEPLUS ICE SYSTEM The icemaker automatically produces 80-130

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

O RISPERS

LG's crispers preserve humidity and help

vegetables stay crisp.

O GLIDE'N'SERVE (In some models).

Provides storage space with a variable temperature control that keeps the compartment colder than refrigerator.

MULLION

The door mullion folds in when the left door is opened.

AUTO CLOSING HINGE

When you slightly push the door of the

refrigerator, it is automatically closed. (The door is automatically closed within 30 ° of the opening angle.)

* Note: Reference image only

* Note: Reference image only ,j

NOTE: This guide covers several different models. The refrigerator you have purchased may have

some or all of the items listed below. The locations of the features shown below may not match your

model.

4 DOORS MODELS (LMX25988**, GM-B258R4*M, GM-L26AN*JP).

KEY PARTS AND COMPONENTS

In addition to the special features and components

outlined in the Special Features secfion, there are several other important components that are

referenced in this manual.

O DJUSTABLE REFRIGERATOR SHELVING

The refrigerator compartment shelves are

adjustable to allow flexibility for storage needs.

O ALLON STORAGE BINS

Three interchangeable bins can be arranged

to suit your storage needs.

O EMOVABLE ICE STORAGE BIN

The ice storage bin can be removed to fill ice

buckets, coolers, or pitchers.

LED INTERIOR LAMPS Refrigerator interior is lit by the LED array.

O CAN STORAGE BIN

O FIXEDDOOR BINS

3 DOORS MODELS (LFX25978**, GM-B258R*).

KEY PARTS AND COMPONENTS

In addition to the special features and components outlined in the Special Features section, there are

several other important components that are referenced in this manual.

O DJUSTABLE REFRIGERATOR SHELVING

The refrigerator compartment shelves are

adjustable to allow flexibility for storage needs.

O ALLON STORAGE BINS

Three interchangeable bins can be arranged to suit your storage needs.

O EMOVABLE ICE STORAGE BIN

The ice storage bin can be removed to fill ice

buckets, coolers, or pitchers.

LED INTERIOR LAMPS Refrigerator interior is lit by the LED array.

CAN STORAGE BIN

O FIXED DOOR BINS

3 DOORS MODELS (LFX25778**, GM-B259R*, GM-L268F*XP).

KEY PARTS AND COMPONENTS

In addition to the special features and components outlined in the Special Features section, there are

several other important components that are referenced in this manual.

O DJUSTABLE REFRIGERATOR SHELVING

The refrigerator compartment shelves are

adjustable to allow flexibility for storage needs.

O ALLON STORAGE BINS

Three interchangeable bins can be arranged to suit your storage needs.

O EMOVABLE ICE STORAGE BIN

The ice storage bin can be removed to fill ice

buckets, coolers, or pitchers.

LED INTERIOR LAMPS Refrigerator interior is lit by the LED array.

CAN STORAGE BIN

O FIXED DOOR BINS

EXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARD

Use the assistance of two or more persons to move or install the refrigerator Not following these instructions may cause injury to the back and other parts of the body

3. Install the refrigerator in an area between 55 °F (13 °C) and 110 °F (43 °C)If the surrounding temperature

is lower or higher than previously mentioned, it can adversely affect the unit

_CAUTION: Avoid placing the unit near heat

sources, direct sunlight or humidity

UNPACKING

Before installing your refrigerator, remove any tape or temporary stickers Do not remove any stickers that feature warnings, the model serial number or the technical label of the product located on the back of the

refrigerator

To remove adhesive tape residue, rub it well with your fingers and a little liquid detergent Clean with warm water and let dry

Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable

liquids or abrasive cleaning products to remove the adhesive tape or glue These products can damage the

surface of your refrigerator For more information, see the section on "Important Safety Instructions"

The shelves come already installed in their factory

position Remove the shelves and replace them according to your spacing needs

f_Moving Your Refrigerator: "_

Your refrigerator is extremely heavy Make sureyouJ

protect the floor when moving your refrigerator for / cleaning or servicing Always pull your refrigerator / straight out when moving it Do not shift from side / to side or "walk" the refrigerator when attempting to I

move it as this can cause damage to the floor J

ONCE INSTALLED

1. Carefully clean your refrigerator and remove and dust accumulated during shipping

2. Install accessories such as the ice bin, door racks, shelves, etc, in their proper places These are already packed to prevent any possible damage during shipping

3. Leave your refrigerator on for 2 to 3 hours before storing food inside Verify that there is a flow of cold air in the freezer compartment to ensure proper cooling

Your refrigerator is now ready for use

_I_WARNING:

oTake care when working with the hinges, base cover

and stops, etc You may injure yourself

• DO not place your hands or any tools in the air vents, the base cover or in the bottom of the refrigerator This may cause injury or electrical shock

INSTALLATION OF BASE GRILLE

Uninstalling the Base Grille

1. Remove the 2 screws from the bottom front part of your refrigerator (see Figure A)

2.Take off the cover

Figure A

EXPLOSION HAZARD

Keep all flammable materials and vapors (such as gasoline) away from the refrigerator Not following

these instructions may cause death, explosion or fire

INSTALLATION

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

2.7-o avoid vibration, the unit should be leveled If needed, adjust the leveling screws to compensate for an unleveled floor The front should be slightly taller than the rear to ensure that the doors close properly The leveling screws can easily be turned by slightly tilting the front of the refrigerator, turning the leveling screws clockwise ( _ ) to raise it and counter-clockwise

( _,,,,m_ ) to lower it

Installing the Base Grille

1. Align the bottom cover and place in position

2. Insert and tighten the 2 screws (see figure B)

Figure B

Keep a Proper Distance from Adjacent Objects

Please keep the refrigerator at an

adequate distance from other objects

Insufficient spacing can reduce the refrigerator's freezing efficiency and increase electricity consumption

2'(S08_)

TOOLS YOU MAY NEED

_[1/4 in 1/4 in

I c::::::::_j_ 10 mm 1

Hex Socket Wrench Phillips Screwdriver Flat Head Screwdriver Allen Wrench

NOTE: It is always recommended that the doors be removed when it is necessary to move the refrigerator through a narrow opening. If it is necessary to remove the handles follow the directions below. NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page.

3/8 in 3/32 in

DOOR HANDLE REMOVING

1. Removing Refrigerator Handle Loosen the set screws with the 3/32 " Allen wrench

and remove the handle.

* NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need to be

tightened or removed, usea 1/4 " Allen wrench.

Mounting Fasteners

Set Screw

Allen Wrench

2. Removing Freezer Drawer Handle Loosen the set screws located on the lower side of

the handle with the 1/8" Allen wrench and remove the

handle. NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need to be

tightened or removed, use a 1/4''Allenwrench.

DOOR HANDLE INSTALLATION

1. Reinstalling Refrigerator Handle Place the handle on the door by aligning

handle footprints to fit mounting fasteners and tighten the set screws with a 3/32 " Allen wrench. NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need to be

tightened or removed, usea 1/4 " Allen wrench.

Mounting Fasteners

2. Reinstalling Freezer Drawer Handle Place the handle on the door by aligning

handle footprints to fit mounting fasteners and tighten the set screws on the bottom of the handle with a 1/8" Allen wrench. NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need to be tightened or removed, usea 1/4''Allenwrench.

HOWTOREMOVEANDINSTALLREFRIGERATORDOOR

1. Removing Refrigerator Doors Remove the left-side door first

NOTE: Handle, top hinge and hinge cover appearance may vary from illustrations on this page

WARNING

• Disconnect electrical supply to the refrigerator before installing Failureto do so could result in death or serious injury

• Do not put hands or feet or metal sticks into the air vents, base grille, or bottom of the refrigerator You may be injured or receive an electrical shock

• Be careful when you work with the hinge, base grille, and stopper You may be injured

Left Door

• Pull the water tube out of the fitting while pressing the release ring on the fitting (1)

NOTE: When you pull out the tube, first you have to push the collet by opposite direction of arrow in the upper

picture and pull the tube out by direction of arrow

• Open the door Remove the top hinge cover screw (2)

Usea flat blade screwdriver to lift the tabs on the front underside of the cover (3) Lift up the cover Remove the cover Pull out the tube (4) Disconnect all wire harness (5) Remove the grounding screw(6) Rotate hinge lever (7) counterclockwise Lift the top hinge(S) free of the hinge lever latch (9) Place the door on a non-scratching surface with the inside up

(6)_

Right Door

• Open the door Remove the top hinge cover screw (10)

• Usea flat blade screwdriver to lift the tabs on the front underside of the cover (11) Lift up the cover

• Rotate hinge lever (12) clockwise Lift the top hinge (13) free of the hinge lever latch (14)

• Place the door on a non-scratching surface with the inside up

[] CAUTION: When lifting the hinge free of the latch, be careful that the door does not fall forward

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

• Place the door, inside facing up, on a nonscratching surface

(lO).

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HOWTOREMOVEANDiNSTALL REFRIGERATORDOOR(CONT.)

2. Refrigerator Door Reinstallation Install the right-side door first.

Right Door

• Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin (1).

• Make sure the door is aligned with the cabinet.

• Fit the top hinge (2) over the hinge lever latch (3)

and into place. Rotate the lever (4) counterclockwise to secure the hinge.

• Hook the tab on the door-switch side of the cover

(5) under the edge of the wire opening in the cabinet

top.

• Position the cover into place.

• Insert and tighten the cover screw (6).

_= Leff Door

• Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin (7).

• Make sure the door is aligned with the cabinet.

• Fit the top hinge (S) over the hinge lever latch (9) and into place. Rotate the lever (10) clockwise to

secure the hinge.

• Install the grounding screw (11) and connect all the wire harnesses (12).

• Push the water supply tube (13) into the hole on the top case and pull it through the backplate.

Image only for reference

(9)\

(3)

(4)

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

connector.

• Hook the tab on the door-switch side of the cover under the edge of the wire opening in the cabinet

top.

• Position the cover into place.

• Insert and tighten the cover screw.

HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE PULL OUT DRAWER (4 DOORS MODELS).

1. Removing Pull oufTop Drawer

IMPORTANT: To avoid possible injury, product or property damage, you will need two persons to perform the following instructions.

• Pull the drawer open to full lower extension. Remove the durabase by lifting it from rail system. (Fig. 1)

Fig.1

CAUTION

f/ Collef

Tube

Insert Line

, Clip --

1. Insert the tube until you can see only one of the lines printed on the tube.

2. After inserting, pull the tube to ascertain that it is secure.

3. Assemble the clip.

• Remove the screws of the rail on both sides. (Fig. 2)

[] CAUTION: When removing drawer door, do not

hold it by the handle. The door could fall down

and you may be injured. Grasp the door with both

hands as pictured below when removing.

[] CAUTION: When laying down the drawer, be careful not to damage the floor or hurt your feet

with the sharp edges on hinge side.

With both hands, hold both sides of the door

(Fig. 3) and pull it up to separate it from the rails.

Fig.3

incorrect

° With both hands, bend the center bar just enough °With both hands, hold both sides of the door

to allow the gears on both ends to release from (Fig. 3) and pull it up to separate it from the rails. their tracks. (Fig. 4)

Fig.4

• 2. Removing Pull out boftom Drawer Fully extend the freezer drawer. Lifting up

and 2 out to remove the Dura Base basket making

sure to clear the rail system. (Fig. 1)

Fig.l,, z

• Remove the screws of the rail on both sides. (Fig. 2)

Fig. 2

• With both hands, bend the center bar just enough to allow the gears on both ends to release from their tracks. (Fig. 4)

3. Freezer Drawer Reinfallation

IMPORTANT: To avoid possible injury, product or property damage, you will need two people to per- form the following instructions.

Top Drawer

° To reinstall the freezer drawer, place the bar back

on edge of the gears in the secure holes on the opposite rails and pull out until the drawer rails are fully extended.(Fig. 1)

[]CAUTION: Care should be taken to avoid product or property damage when removing

the freezer door. It maybe necessary to have

assistance with the following insturctions.

[] CAUTION: To avoid damage do not hold

the handle when removing the door. It could

come off and cause and injury.

Fig.1

• Hook door supportsC)into rail tabs.(_)(Fig. 2)

f Fig.2

• Lower door into final position and tighten the screws. (Fig.3)

• With the drawer pulled out to full extension, insert the drawer and ice bin in the rail. (Fig. 4)

Fig.4 -'_

Fig.1

• Hook door supportsC)into rail tabs.(_)(Fig. 2)

• Lower door into final position and tighten the screws. (Fig. 3)

Fig.3

!!_ WARNING: To prevent accidental child and pet entrapment or suffocation risk, DO NOT allow them to play inside of drawer.

!_WARNING: DO NOT step or sit down on Freezer

Drawer.

4.Freezer Bottom Drawer Reinsfallafion

Bottom Drawer

• To reinstall the freezer drawer, place the bar back on edge of the gears in the secure holes on the opposite rails and pull out until the drawer rails are fully extended. (Fig. 1)

• With the drawer pulled out to full extension, insert the lower basket in the rail assembly. (Fig.4)

Fig.4

_IWARNING: To prevent accidental child and pet

entrapment or suffocation risk, DO NOT allow them to

play inside of drawer.

[]WARNING: DO NOT step or sit down on Freezer

Drawer.

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