LG LMX28994ST User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR

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

LMX28994

P/No.: MFL62184507

www.lg.com

ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Basic Safety Precautions ........................................3

CFC Disposal ..........................................................4

How to Connect Electricity ......................................5

PARTS AND FEATURES

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

Key Parts and Components ....................................7

INSTALLATION

Choose the Proper Location ...................................8

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

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

Handle Removal......................................................9

Refrigerator Door Removal and Renistallation......10

Converta Drawer Removal And Reinstallation......14

Freezer Drawer Removal And Reinstallation ........16

Connecting the Water Supply ...............................18

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

Leveling the Refrigerator Doors ............................20

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

HOW TO USE

Control Panel Features .........................................22

Adjusting the Temperatures and Display .............24

Operating the Dispenser ......................................25

Setting the Functions ...........................................26

Spaceplus Ice System ..........................................28

Automatic Icemaker .............................................29

Storing Foods .......................................................30

Using the Converta Drawer ..................................31

Location of Foods .................................................32

Shelf Height Adjustment .......................................33

Removing and Replacing Components ................34

CARE AND CLEANING

Cleaning the Refrigerator .....................................38

General Information .............................................38

Replacing the Water Filter.....................................39

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before Calling for Service …………………………44

SPECIFICATIONS

Key Dimensions and Specifications .....................50

WARRANTY

Product Registration Information ..........................51

THANK YOU!

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.

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BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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

w 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:

wDANGER

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

wWARNING

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

wCAUTION

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury, or product damage.

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.

wWARNING

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.

BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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• 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.

• Turn the discarded refrigerator on its long side to make it less likely to turn over and fail on someone.

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.

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

wWARNING

Keep away from moving drawers.

• Small children can be knocked down.

• Fingers and toes can be injured.

Use child lock in households with children.

( For further information refer to page 23. )

Do not sit or climb on drawers.

• The refrigerator can tip over.

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HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY

IMPORTANT: Please read carefully.

wWARNING

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 plug. 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

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.

FILTERED WATER AND ICE DISPENSER

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

DOOR ALARM

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

CONVERTA DRAWER CONTROL PANEL

The Converta Drawer has three adjustable temperature settings: FROZEN FOOD, SOFT FREEZE AND FRESH FOOD.

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.

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.)

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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.

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ADJUSTABLE REFRIGERATOR SHELVING

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

GALLON STORAGE BINS

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

REMOVABLE ICE STORAGE BIN

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

LED INTERIOR LAMPS

Three separate LED arrays light the freezer and refrigerator interiors.

CAN STORAGE BIN

FIXED DOOR BINS

CHOOSE THE PROPER LOCATION

wWARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

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

• 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.

• 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.

wCAUTION

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

CLEARANCES

• 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 50.

2" (5.08 cm)

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FLOORING

• 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.

• 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.

wCAUTION

• 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.

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

narrow opening.

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.

Mounting

Fasteners

Set Screw

Allen Wrench

HANDLE REMOVAL

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HANDLE REINSTALLATION

REFRIGERATOR DOOR REMOVAL AND REINSTALLATION

REFRIGERATOR DOOR REMOVAL

wWARNING

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.

wWARNING

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

• Hold 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.

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

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

• Check if there's any gap between the door and handle after fixing the handle.

Place the handle on the door by aligning handle footprints to fit mounting fasteners and tightening 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.

To remove the left refrigerator door:

You might want to suggest turning the water off before doing this.

Pull the water tube out of the fitting while pressing the release ring on the fitting.

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.

Mounting Fasteners

Collet

REFRIGERATOR DOOR REMOVAL AND REINSTALLATION

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REFRIGERATOR DOOR REMOVAL

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• Open the door. Remove the top hinge cover screw (1).

• 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 nonscratching surface.

(1)

(2)

(4)

(3)

(6)

(7)

(8)

(5)

2 To remove the right refrigerator door:

• Open the door. Remove the top hinge cover 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 nonscratching surface.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

REFRIGERATOR DOOR REMOVAL AND REINSTALLATION

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REFRIGERATOR DOOR REINSTALLATION

Install the right-side door first.

• Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin as shown.

• Make sure the plastic sleeve is inserted in the bottom of the door.

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

latch (2) and into place. Rotate the lever (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).

(3)

(2)

(1)

(5)

(4)

Install the left-side door.

• Lower the door onto middle hinge pin.

3 • Fit the top hinge (1) over the hinge lever

latch (2) and into place. Rotate the lever (3) clockwise to secure the hinge.

• Install the grounding screw (4) and connect all the wire harnesses (5).

(2)

(1)

(3)

(4)

(5)

REFRIGERATOR DOOR REMOVAL AND REINSTALLATION

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REFRIGERATOR DOOR REINSTALLATION

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• Push the water supply tube (6) into the hole on the top case and pull it through the backplate.

(6)

5 Insert the water supply tube into the

connector.

• 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.

Cover

Cover Screw

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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. Insert the safety clip under the collet.

Collet

Correct Incorrect

Insert Line

Clip

Tube

CONVERTA DRAWER REMOVAL AND REINSTALLATION

CONVERTA DRAWER REMOVAL

wCAUTION

• Care should be taken to avoid product or property damage when removing the converta drawer. It maybe necessary to have assistance with the following insturctions.

• To avoid damage do not hold the handle when removing the door. It could come off and cause and injury.

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

personal injury.

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

Remove the cover of housing by pulling upside.

Detach the rail housing from the case.

2Fully extend the converta drawer. Lifting up

and out to remove the drawer and ice bin making sure to clear the rail system.

Remove one white screw  on each side of

the rails. Holding both sides of the door pull up to

separate the door from the rails.

3 With both hands, bend the center bar just

enough to allow the gears on both ends to release from their tracks.

CONVERTA DRAWER

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CONVERTA DRAWER REMOVAL AND REINSTALLATION

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CONVERTA DRAWER REINSTALLATION

wCAUTION

• 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.

wWARNING

Risk of Child Entrapment

• To prevent accidental child and pet entrapment or suffocation risk, DO NOT allow them to play inside of the converta drawer.

• DO NOT step or sit on the converta drawer.

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

DO NOT allow them to play inside of drawer.

wWARNING: DO NOT step or sit down on converta.

To reinstall the converta 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.

Hook door supports  into rail tabs . Lower door into final position and tighten the

screws.

Attach the rail housing to the case. Install the housing cover by pulling on the top.

3 With the drawer pulled out to full extension,

insert the drawer and ice bin in the rail assembly.

CONVERTA DRAWER

FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL AND REINSTALLATION

FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL

wCAUTION

• Care should be taken to avoid product or property damage when removing the freezer door. It may be necessary to have assistance with the following insturctions.

• To avoid damage do not hold the handle when removing the door. It could come off and cause and injury.

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

personal injury.

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

Remove the cover of housing by pulling upside.

Detach the rail housing from the case.

2Fully extend the freezer drawer. Lift up and

out to remove the Dura Base basket making sure to clear the rail system.

Remove one white screw  on each side of the rails.

Hold both sides of the door pull up to separate the door from the rails.

3 With both hands, bend the center bar just

enough to allow the gears on both ends to release from their tracks.

FREEZER DRAWER

FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL AND REINSTALLATION

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FREEZER DRAWER REINSTALLATION

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wCAUTION

• To avoid possible injury or product or property damage, you will need two people to perform the following instructions. It may be necessary to have assistance with the following instructions.

wWARNING

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.

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

inside of drawer.

wWARNING: DO NOT step or sit down on freezer.

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.

Hook door supports  into rail tabs . Lower door into final position and tighten the

screws.

Attach the rail housing to the case. Install the housing cover by pulling on the top.

3 With the drawer pulled out to full extension,

insert the lower basket in the rail assembly.

FREEZER DRAWER

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