LG LMX28988 User Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL

FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR

Please read this guide thoroughly before operating and

keep it handy for reference at all times.

LMX28988^^

P/No. : MFL62184506

www.lge.com

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, IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Basic Safety Precautions

CFG Disposal........................................................4

How to Connect Electricity

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THANK YOU!

, PARTS AND FEATURES

Special Features...................................................6

Key Parts and Components

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INSTALLATION

Choose the Proper Location

Clearances............................................................8

Flooring.................................................................9

Handle Removal Refrigerator Door and Freezer Drawer Removal ..10 Connecting the Water Supply

Connecting the Water Lines................................19

Leveling the Refrigerator Doors

Starting...............................................................21

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HOW TO USE

Control Panel Features The LED Display Adjusting the Temperatures and Display Operating the Dispenser Setting the Functions

Spaceplus Ice System.........................................27

Automatic Icemaker

Storing Foods......................................................29

Location of Foods

Shelf Height Adjustment.....................................31

Removing and Replacing Components

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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.

CARE AND CLEANING

Cleaning the Refrigerator ...................................36

General Information Replacing the Water Filter

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Before Calling for Service

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SPECIFICATIONS

Key Dimensions and Specifications

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; WARRANTY

Product Registration Information

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BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

This guide contains many important safety messages. Always read and obey all safety messages.

iA. 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 DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. These words mean:

ADANGER AWARNING ACAUTION

All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

You might be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may

result in minor or moderate injury, or product damage.

AWARNING

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

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

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

• Repair or replace immediately all electric service 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.

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

• DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

• 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.

• Keep fingers out of pinch point areas; clearances between the doors and cabinet are necessarily small. Be careful closing doors when children are in the area.

• Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning or making any repairs. NOTE: Service should be performed by a qualified technician.

’ Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, unplug the

refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit breaker or fuse box in order to avoid contact with a live wire filament. (A burned-out light bulb may break when being replaced.) NOTE: Some models have LED interior lighting and service should be performed by a qualified technician. NOTE: Setting either or both controls to the OFF position does not remove power to the light circuit.

’ When you are finished, reconnect the refrigerator to

the electrical source and reset the control (Thermostat Refrigerator Control, or Freezer Control, or Freezer Control, depending on the model) to the desired setting.

’ This refrigerator must be properly installed in

accordance with the Installer Instructions that were taped to the front of the refrigerator.

’ After your refrigerator is in operation, do not touch

the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment when hands are damp or wet. Skin may adhere to the extremely cold surfaces.

’ 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 icemaking mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in.

’ Do not modify or extend the power cord length.

It will cause electric shock or fire.

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BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (COnt.)

■ Do not use drier to dry the inside, nor light a candle to remove odor.

■ Install in places away from the fire such as the place where flammable gas is leaked.

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

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

■ DO NOT refreeze frozen foods which have thawed completely. The United States

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

...You may safely refreeze frozen foods that have

thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are

still cold—below 40°F (4°C).

...Thawed ground meats, poultry, or fish that have any off-odor or off-color should not be refrozen and should not be eaten. Thawed ice cream should be discarded. If the odor or color of any

food is poor or questionable, dispose of it. The food may be dangerous to eat.

Even partial thawing and refreezing reduces the quality of foods, particularly fruits, vegetables, and prepared foods. The eating quality of red meats is affected less than that of many other foods. Use refrozen foods as soon as possible to save as much of their quality as you can.

Risk of Child Entrapment

Discarded or abandoned refrigerators are dangerous, even if they will sit for just a few days. If you are disposing of your old refrigerator, please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents.

Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer:

• Take off the doors.

• Do not leave the shelves in place, as children may climb inside.

AWARNING

Keep away from moving drawers.

• Small children can be knocked down.

• Fingers and toes can be injured.

CFC DISPOSAL

Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system that used CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons). CFCs are believed to harm stratospheric ozone.

If you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make sure the CFC refrigerant is removed for proper disposal by a qualified servicer.

Do not sit or climb on drawers.

• Refrigerator can tip over.

If you intentionally release this CFC refrigerant, you can be subject to fines and imprisonment under provisions of environmental legislation.

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HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY

IMPORTANT: Please read carefully.

AWARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

For personal 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.

RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD

The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual properly grounded electrical outlet rated for 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only, and fused at 20 amperes. This provides the best performance and also 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.

Use a receptacle which cannot be turned off with a switch or pull chain. Do not use an extension cord. Where a standard two-prong wall outlet is encountered, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall outlet.

Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.

Do not use an adapter piug. NOTE: Some models have LED interior lighting and

service should be performed by a qualified technician. When you are finished, reconnect the refrigerator to

the electrical source and reset the control (Thermostat, Refrigerator Control, or Freezer Control, depending on the model) to the desired setting.

USE OF EXTENSION CORDS

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend

against the use of an extension cord.

However, if you still elect to use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL-listed (USA), 3-wire grounding-type appliance extension cord having a grounding-type plug and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 20 amperes (minimum) and 120 volts.

Use of an extension cord will increase the clearance needed for the back of the refrigerator.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

PART S AN D FE ATU RE S

SPECIAL FEATURES

CONTROL 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.

0 FILTERED WATER AND ICE DISPENSER

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

O 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.

CRISPERS

LG’s crispers preserve humidity and help vegetables stay crisp.

0 GLIDE'N'SERVE

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: 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.

PART S AN D FE ATU RE S

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 ADJUSTABLE REFRIGERATOR SHELVING

The refrigerator compartment shelves are adjustable to allow flexibility for storage needs.

0 GALLON STORAGE BINS

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

0 REMOVABLE ICE STORAGE BIN

The ice storage bin can be removed to fill ice buckets, coolers, or pitchers.

o LED INTERIOR LAMPS

Two separate LED arrays light the freezer and refrigerator interiors.

CAN STORAGE BIN

FIXED DOOR BINS

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CHOOSE THE PROPER LOCATION

AWARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Two or more people are required when moving and unpacking the appiiance.

• Store and install the refrigerator where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or

exposed to outdoor weather conditions.

• 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 too high, cooling ability may be

adversely affected.

• If this refrigerator is installed where the

temperature is above 110°F (43°C), the freezing capacity is compromised and the cost of electricity used increases.

CLEARANCES

' To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not

install the refrigerator in a wet or damp area.

' Select a place where a water supply can be

easily connected for the automatic icemaker and dispenser.

' Unstable installation may cause vibration and

noise. If the floor is not even, make the refrigerator level by rotating the height adjusting

screws.

' Properly ground the refrigerator to conform with

all governing codes and ordinances.

ACAUTION

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

• Too small a distance from adjacent items may result in lowered freezing capability and increased electricity consumption charges.

Allow at least 24 in. (61 cm) in front of the

refrigerator to open the doors.

NOTE: For complete dimensions and specifications,

see page 48.

2" (5.08 cm)

FLOORING

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• To minimize noise and vibration, the refrigerator MUST be installed on a solidly constructed floor.

• To avoid vibration, the unit must be level. 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. The leveling legs can be turned easily by pushing against the top of the refrigerator to take the weight off the feet. Turn the leveling legs clockwise to raise the unit or counterclockwise to lower it.

NOTE: It is recommend that the doors be removed when it is necessary to move the refrigerator through a

narrow opening.

• Carpeting and soft tile surfaces are not recommended.

• Never install the refrigerator on a platform or weakly supported structure.

NOTE: 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; floor damage could occur.

HANDLE REMOVAL

NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page.

Loosen the set screws with a 2.5 mm (3/32") Allen wrench and remove the handle.

NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need to be tightened or removed, use a 1/4" Allen wrench.

ACAUTION

' Use special care when removing handles to

prevent scratching the doors.

' The handle could be damaged if you hit it with

a hammer while removing or attaching.

' When you assemble or disassemble a handle,

you must push or pull with reasonable force.

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HANDLE REMOVAL (CONt.)

HANDLE REINSTALLATION

Place the handle on the door by aligning handle footprints to fit mounting fasteners and tighten the set screws with a 2.5 mm (3/32") Allen wrench.

NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need to be tightened or removed use a 1/4" Allen wrench

REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL

REFRIGERATOR DOOR REMOVAL

AWARNING

Electric Shock Hazard

• Disconnect electrical supply to the refrigerator before installing. Failure to 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.

Before you begin, remove food and bins from the doors.

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

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.

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REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL (CONt.)

REFRIGERATOR DOOR REMOVAL (CONT.)

To remove the right refrigerator door:

• Open the door. Remove the top hinge cover

• Use a flat blade screwdriver to lift the tabs on the front underside of the cover(2). Lift up the cover.

• Remove the cover. Pull out the tube (3).

• Disconnect all the wire harnesses (4).

• Remove the grounding screw(5)

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

IMPORTANT: 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 non scratching surface.

screw (1 ). Lift up the cover (2).

• Remove the cover.

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

IMPORTANT: When lifting the hinge free of the latch, be careful that the door is heavy and may fall forward.

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

• Place the door, inside facing up, on a non scratching surface.

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REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL (CONt.)

REFRIGERATOR DOOR REINSTALLATION

' Fit the top hinge (1) over the hinge lever

latch (2) and into place. Rotate the lever

shown.

' Make sure the plastic sleeve is inserted in

the bottom of the door.

(3) counterclockwise to secure the hinge.

' Hook the tab on the door-switch side of the

cover (4) under the edge of the wire opening

in the cabinet top. Position the cover into place. Insert and tighten the cover screw (5).

' Install the grounding screw (4) and connect

all the wire harnesses (5).

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REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL (CONt.)

REFRIGERATOR DOOR REINSTALLATION (CONT.)

connector.

backplate.

• Insert the tube at least 5/8 in. (15 mm) 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.

ACAUTION

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.

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REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL (CONt.)

FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL

ACAUTION

' 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.

TOP DRAWER

' To avoid damage do not hold the handle when

removing the door. It could come off and cause and injury.

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

ACAUTION: When you remove the drawer, do not hold the handle. If it may come off and it could cause

personal injury.

ACAUTION: When placing the drawer on the floor, care should be taken to avoid floor damage.

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REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL (CONt.)

FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL (CONT.)

ACAUTION

' 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.

BOTTOM DRAWER

' To avoid damage do not hold the handle when

removing the door. It could come off and cause and injury.

the rails.

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

ACAUTION: When you remove the drawer, do not hold the handle. If it may come off and it could cause

personal injury.

ACAUTION: When placing the drawer on the floor, care should be taken to avoid floor damage.

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REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL (CONt.)

FREEZER DRAWER REINSTALLATION

ACAUTION

' To avoid possible injury or product or property

damage, you will need two people to perform the following instructions. It maybe necessary to have assistance with the following instructions.

TOP DRAWER

on the opposite rails and pull out until the drawer rails are fully extended.

AWARNING

Risk of Child Entrapment

• To prevent accidental child and pet entrapment or suffocation risk, DO NOT allow them to play

inside of the freezer drawer.

• DO NOT step or sit on the freezer drawer.

AWARNING: To prevent accidental child and pet entrapment or suffocation risk.

DO NOT allow them to play inside of drawer.

AWARNING: DO NOT step or sit down on freezer.

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