LG LRFD21855ST, LRFD25850SB, LRFD25850ST, LRFD25850SW/00, LRFD25850TT/00 Owner’s Manual

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P/No. 3828JL8032B

English Version

Removing Crisper 19

French Version

Spanish Version

Warranty (U.S.A.)

Warranty (CANADA)

Safety Instructions

Grounding Requirements Parts and Features

Refrigerator Installation

Unpacking Your Refrigerator Installation

Removing and Replacing

Your Refrigerator Handles and Doors

Leveling and Door Alignment Base Cover

Using Your Refrigerator

Ensuring Proper Air Circulation Multi-Flow

Setting the Controls

Adjusting Control Settings

Food Storage Guide

Storing Frozen Food

I_ Refrigerator section

Water Dispenser

Refrigerator Shelves

Wine Holder

Optibin Crisper Crisper Humidity Control

5-6

8-14

9-13

15-24

15 15

15 16 16

18 18 19

Crisper Cover with Lattice on inner Surface 20

8 8

Glide N Serve 21 Modular Door Bin 21

Dairy Bin 22 Egg Box 22

I_ Freezer section

Tilting Door 22

Ice Bin 22 Freezer Wire Door Rack 23 Durabase 23 Durabase Divider 23

Pull out Drawer 23

Water Filter 24

Care and Cleaning 25-26

General Cleaning Tips 25 Outside 25

Inside Walls 25 Door Liner and Gaskets 25

Plastic Parts 25 Condenser Coils 25

Light Bulb Replacement 25-26 Power Interruptions 26

When you go on vacation 26 When you move 26

About the Automatic Icemaker 27

Connecting the Water Line 28-31 Troubleshooting Guide 32-35

Your LG Refrigerator will be will repaired or replaced, at LG's option, if it proves to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use, during the warranty period ("Warranty Period") set forth below, effective from the date

("Date of Purchase") of original consumer purchase of the product. This warranty is good only to the original purchaser

of the product and effective only when used in the United States, including Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. Territories.

WARRANTY PERIOD:

REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER

LABOR: One Year from the Date of Purchase.

PARTS: One Year from the Date of Purchase.

HOW SERVICE IS HANDLED:

In-Home Service (Except Model GR051):

Please retain dealer's dated bill of sale or delivery ticket as evidence of the Date of Purchase for proof of warranty, and submit a copy of the bill of sale to the

SEALED SYSTEM (Compressor, Condenser, and

Evaporator)

LABOR: One Year from the Date of Purchase. PARTS: Seven years from the Date of Purchase.

Replacement Units and Repair Parts are warranted

for the remaining portion of the original unit's warranty

period.

service person at the time warranty service is provided.

Please call 1-800-243-0000 and choose the appropriate option to locate your nearest LG

Authorized Service Center. (Phones are answered 24 hours a day, 365 days per year.)

Or visit our website at: http://www.lgservice.com

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT

LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TO THE EXTENT ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS REQUIRED BY LAW, IT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE EXPRESS

WARRANTY PERIOD ABOVE. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR ITS U.S. DISTRIBUTOR SHALL BE LIABLE

FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOST REVENUES OR PROFITS, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitationof incidental or

consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusion or limitation may

not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to

state. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO:

• Service trips to your hometo deliver, pick up, and/or install the product, instruct, or replace house fuses or correct wiring, or correction of unauthorized repairs.

• Damages oroperating problemsthat result from misuse, abuse, operation outside environmental specifications or contrary to the

requirements of precautions in the Operating Guide, accident, vermin, fire,flood, improper installation,acts of God, unauthorized

modification or alteration, incorrect electrical current or voltage, or commercial use, or use for other than intended purpose.

• Repairs when your LG refrigerator is used in other than normal, single-family household use.

The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances shall be borne by the consumer.

CUSTOMER INTERACTIVE CENTER NUMBERS

To obtain Customer Assistance, Product Information, or

Dealer or Authorized Service Center location:

TO CONTACT LG ELECTRONICS BY MAIL:

LG Customer Interactive Center P. O. Box 240007

201 James Record Road

Huntsville, Alabama 35824

ATTN: CIC

Call 1-800-243-0000 (24 hours a day, 365 days per

year) and select the appropriate option from the menu. Or visit our website at: http://www.lgservice.com

LIMITED WARRANTY (CANADA)

LG REFRIGERATOR

LG Electronics will repair or at its option replace, without charge, yore product which proves to be detective in material or workananship under normal use, during the warranty period listed below fiom the date of original

purchase. This warranD is good onb 7to the original purchaser of the product during the warranD period as long asit is in any Canadian Pro+Jnce.

WARRANTY PERIOD

MODEL# : LRFD21855**/LRFD25850** LABOR : 2 Years PARTS : 2 Years

SEALED SYSTEM : Labor/2 Years, Parts/5 Years (Compressoi; condensm; and evaporator)

HOW SERVICE IS HANDLED : Call 1-888-542-2623 (1-888-LG-CANADA) and choose the appropriate

prompt. Please have product type (refrigerator) and ZIP Code ready. See our website at http:iA_vw.lg.ca

This wananty provides in-home sin:ice.

No other express warranty is applicable to this product. THE DURATION OF AN_f IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, IS LIMITED TO THE

DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN'. LG ELECTRONICS USA, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONWIENCE, LOSS OR ANY

OTHER DAMAGES, DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PRODUCT OR FOR ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED

WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT.

Some provinces do not allow the exclusion or lhnitation of incidental or consequential damages or lhnitations on how long an implied wananty lasts; so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This wananty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary fiom province to provthce.

THE ABOVE WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO:

1. Service trips to your home to deliver and pickup, install, instruct, or replace house fuses or correct wiring, plumbing, o1"correction of unauthorized repairs.

2. Damage to the product caused by accident, verlnin, fire, flood, alteration, misues, abuse, improper installation, or acts of God.

3. Commercial use or use for other than the intended purpose.

Therefore, these costs are the responsibiliO of the consumel:

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE NUMBERS:

To Prove WarranO _Coverage:

To Obtain Product, Customel; or

Selwice Assistance by phone:

or by Internet:

To Obtain Nearest Authorized

Service Centel; Parts Distributol;

or Sales Dealer by phone:

Retain your Sales Receipt to prove date of purchase. A copy of your SalesReceipt must be submitted at the time wananty smice is provided.

Call 1-888-842-2623 (1-888-LG-CANADA) and choose the appropriate prompt.

http://_v.lg.ca

Call 1-888-842-2623 (1-888-LG-CANADA) and choose the appropriate prompt. Please have your product type

(ret?igerator) and ZIP Code ready.

or by Internet: --_ http://_v.lg.ca

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 DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION. These words mean:

You will 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 only.

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.

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: We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a qualified individual.

• 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: Setting either or both controls to the OFF position

does not remove power to the light circuit.

• This refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance with the Attention 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 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 coldIbelow 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, get rid of it.

The food may be dangerous to eat.

Even partial thawing and refreezing reduces the eating 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.

• Do not modify or extend the Power .. ,,,..vt&-%.14.-,,. It will cause electric shock or fire.

Cord length. _

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous...even if they will sit for just a few days. If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please follow the instructions at right to help prevent accidents.

BEFORE YOU THROW AWAY

YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR

OR FREEZER

• Take off the doors.

• Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.

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

IMPORTANT: Please read carefully.

TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY

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.

3;oPr°nngngtype

3-prong grounding plug

wall receptacle ___

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.

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.

NOTE: Before performing any type of installation, cleaning, or removing a light bulb, turn the control

(Thermostat, Refrigerator Control or Freezer Control, depending on the model) to OFF and then disconnect the

refrigerator from the electrical source. 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

RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD

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 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

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 15 amperes

(minimum) and 120 volts. Use of an extension cord will increase the clearance

needed for the back of the refrigerator.

Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features. Page references are included for your convenience. 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.

O Refrigerator Light (p.25)

Filter (Inside) (p.24) Modular Door Bins (p.21) Shelves (p.18) Optibin Crisper (p.19)

(Keeps fruits and vegetable fresh and crisper)

_Glide N Serve (p.21)

Customcube Icemaker (p.27)

_lce Bin (p.22) _lPull out Drawer (p.23) 0 Durabase (p.23)

0 Divider (p.23)

0 Freezer Door Rack (Tilting-LRFD258 .... only) (p.23)

_)Dairy Bin (p.22)

Egg Box (p.22)

OWine Holder (p.18)

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install

refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

UNPACKING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

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 TechSheet that is attached to back wall of the refrigerator.

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. For

more information, see the Important Safety Instructions section.

Refrigerator shelves are installed in the shipping position. Please reinstall shelves according to your individual

storage needs.

INSTALLATION

1. To avoid vibration, the unit must be level. If required, adjust the leveling screws to compensate for

unevenness of the floor. The front should be slightly higher than the rear to aid in door closing. Leveling

screws can be turned easily by tipping the cabinet slightly. Turn the leveling screws clockwise (.,L_) to

raise the unit, counterclockwise (_.,L) to lower it.

2. 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.

3. Allow the clearance of at least 2 inch from the ceiling and 1 inch from the side walls for better cooling efficiency, ease of

installation, proper air circulation and electrical connections.

& CAUTION: Avoid placing the unit near heat sources,

direct sunlight or moisture.

1. Clean your refrigerator thoroughly and wipe off all dust accumulated during shipping.

2. Install accessories such as ice cube bin, drawers, shelves, etc., in their proper places. They are packed

together to prevent possible damage during shipment.

3. Let your refrigerator run for at least 2 or 3 hours before putting food in it. Check the flow of cold air in the freezer compartment to ensure proper cooling. Your

refrigerator is now ready for use.

When Moving Your Refrigerator:

Your 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.

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as

gasoline, away from refrigerator.

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion or fire.

WARNING

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

• Do not put hands or foot or metal sticks into air vents, base grille or bottom of refrigerator. You may be injured

or receive an electrical shock.

HOW TO REMOVE DOOR HANDLES

To move refrigerator through a house door, it maybe necessary to remove the refrigerator door handles.

NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from

illustrations on this page.

1. Removing Refrigerator Handle

• Grasp the handle tightly with both hands

and slide the handle up (1)(this may

require some force).

• The keyhole slots (2) on the back of the handle allow the handle to separate from

the mounting screws (3).

& CAUTION: The handle could be

damaged if you hit it with a hammer while removing or attaching.

& CAUTION: When you assemble or

disassemble handle, you must push or

pull with some force.

Screws _

mounted(_)

on door

Keyholeslots

on backof

handle

2. Removing Freezer Drawer Handle

• Press the handle against door first.

• Grasp the handle tightly with both hands

and slide the handle to right (1)(this may

require some force).

• The keyhole slots (2) on the back of the handle allow the handle to separate from

the mounting screws (3).

Screws

mounted (_)

on door

Keyhole slots

on backof

handle

HOW TO REPLACE DOOR HANDLES

NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from

illustrations on this page.

1. Replacing Refrigerator Door Handle

• Align keyhole slots (1) on the top and bottom of the back of the handle with

the screws (2) mounted on the front of the door.

• Press the handle against the door

front, making sure that the screws (2) go into the keyhole slots (1).

• Holding the handle with both hands, press it firmly against the front of the

door and slide the handle down (3).

mounted

on door

2. Replacing Freezer Drawer Handle

• Align keyhole slots (4) on the right and left sides of the back of the handle

with the screws (5) mounted on the front of the drawer.

• Press the handle against the drawer

front, making sure that the screws (5) go into the keyhole slots (4).

• Holding the handle with both hands, press it firmly against the front of the

drawer and slide the handle to the left

(6).

Screws

mounted

on door

Keyholeslots

on back of

handle

REMOVING AND REPLACING REFRIGERATOR DOORS

1. Removing Refrigerator Door

A, CAUTION: Before you begin, unplug the refrigerator. Remove food and bins from doors.

• Left Door

1. Disconnect water supply tube by pushing back on the disconnect ring (4).

2. Open door. Loosen top hinge cover screw (1). Use flat tip screwdriver to pry back hooks on front underside of cover (3). Lift up cover.

3. Disconnect door switch wire harness (2). Remove cover.

4. Attach the tube on the door with door.

5. Pull out the tube.

6. Disconnect the three wire harnesses (5). Remove the grounding screw (6).

7. Rotate hinge lever (7) counterclockwise and remove. Lift top hinge (8) free of hinge lever latch (9).

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

8. Lift door up from middle hinge pin (10) and remove door.

9. Place door, inside facing up, down onto a non-scratching surface.

• Right Door

1. Open door. Loosen top hinge cover screw (1). Lift up cover (3).

2. Disconnect door switch wire harness (2). Remove cover.

3. Disconnect wire harness (5). Remove the grounding screw (6).

4. Rotate hinge lever (7) clockwise and remove. Lift top hinge (8) free of hinge lever latch (9).

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

5. Lift door up from middle hinge pin (10) and remove door.

6. Place door, inside facing up, down onto a non-scratching surface.

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