LG LTN16385PL/00 Owner’s Manual

ENGLISH

OWNER’S MANUAL

TOP FREEZER REFRIGERATOR

Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference.

Model Name:

LTN16385PL

AFN73165210

P/No. MFL62423830

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WARRANTY

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LIMITED WARRANTY

United States of America

LG Electronics will repair or at its option replace, without charge, your product which proves to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use during the warranty period listed below from the date of original purchase.

This warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product during the warranty period as long as it is in the U.S. including Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. Territories.

LG Refrigerator / Freezer Warranty Period

Product Parts Labor

Refrigerator / Freezer 1 year 1 year [In-Home Service (Except Model GR-051)] Sealed System

(Compressor, Condenser, Evaporator)

No other express warranty is applicable to this product. THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN. LG ELECTRONICS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, 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 States do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an

implied warranty lasts; so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specic legal rights and

you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

7 years 1 year [In-Home Service (Except Model GR-051)]

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 house wiring or

plumbing, or correction of unauthorized repairs.

2. Damage to the product caused by accident, pests, re, oods, or acts of God.

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

4. Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, or improper installation.

5. Damages caused during and/or after delivery.

6. Display, discount, or refurbished units purchased with scratches, dents, or defects.

Proof of purchase is required and must be provided to LG in order to validate warranty.

Therefore, these costs are paid by the consumer.

If the product is installed outside the normal service area, any cost of transportation involved in the repair of the product, or the replacement of defective parts, shall be borne by the owner.

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE NUMBERS:

To obtain Warranty Coverage: Retain your Bill of Sale to prove date of purchase.

A Copy of your Sales Receipt must be submitted at the time warranty service is provided.

To obtain Product or Customer: Call 1-800-243-0000 (24 hrs a day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year).

Service Assistance: Press the appropriate menu option, and have your product type (Refrigerator),

model number, serial number, and ZIP/Postal Code ready.

To obtain the nearest Authorized Service Center:

Call 1-800-243-0000 (24 hrs a day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year)

Press the appropriate option, and have your product type (Refrigerator), model number, serial number, and ZIP/Postal Code ready.

GARANTÍA

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GARANTÍA LIMITADA

Estados Unidos de América

LG Electronics reparará o en su defecto reemplazará sin cargo, el producto defectuoso en material o mano de obra bajo uso normal durante el período de garantía que se menciona a continuación desde la fecha original de compra. Esta garantía es válida solo para el comprador original del producto durante el período de garantía mientras permanezca en los E.E. U.U. Incluyendo Alaska, Hawaii y otros territorios de E.E.U.U.

Período de Garantía del Refrigerador/Congelador LG

Producto Partes Mano de Obra

Refrigerador / Congelador 1 año 1 año [Servicio a Domicilio (Excepto Modelo GR-051)]

Sistema Sellado (Compresor,Condensador, Evaporador)

No se aplicará otro tipo de garantía a este producto. LA DURACIÓN DE OTRAS GARANTÍAS, INCLUYENDO LA DE COMPRA, ESTÁN LIMITADAS A LA DURACIÓN DE ÉSTA GARANTÍA. LG ELECTRONICS NO SE HACE RESPONSABLE POR LA PÉRDIDA EN EL USO DEL PRODUCTO, POR INCONVENIENCIA O CUALQUIER OTRO DAÑO DIRECTO O CONSECUENTE QUE PROVENGA DEL USO Y/O NO USO DE ESTE PRODUCTO O POR ALGUNA VIOLACIÓN A LAS GARANTÍAS IMPLEMENTADAS INCLUYENDO LA GARANTÍA DE COMPRA APLICADA A ESTE PRODUCTO.

Algunos estados no permiten la exclusión o limitación de daños incidentales o consecuenciales o limitaciones en cuanto al tiempo que dura una garantía implícita; por lo que algunas de estas limitaciones o exclusiones pueden no aplicarse a usted.

Esta garantía le otorga derechos legales especícos y usted puede además tener otros derechos los cuales varían de Estado

a Estado.

7 años 1 año [Servicio a Domicilio (Excepto Modelo GR-051)]

LA GARANTIA ANTERIOR NO APLICA A :

1. Servicio a su casa para entregar, recoger, instalar o reemplazar fusibles caseros, corregir cableado casero o plomería

corrección de reparaciones no autorizadas.

2. Daño al producto causado por accidente, plagas, incendios, inundaciones o actos por naturaleza.

3. Reparaciones cuando su producto LG sea usado diferente a lo normal.

4. Daño resultante de accidente, alteración, mal uso o instalación inadecuada.

5. Daños causados durante y después de la entrega.

6. Reemplazo, descuento o restauración de unidades compradas con rayones, abolladuras o defectos.

La prueba de la compra se requiere y se debe proporcionar a LG para validar la garantia.

Por lo tanto, estos costos serán pagados por el consumidor.

Si el producto es instalado fuera del área normal de servicio, cualquier costo de transportación relacionado en la reparación del producto, o el reemplazo de partes defectuosas, serán cargados al propietario.

NÚMEROS DE ASISTENCIA AL CLIENTE:

Para obtener cobertura de la Garantía:

Para obtener información: Llame al 1-800-243-0000 (24 hrs al día, 7 días por semana, 365 días al año)

Servicio de Asistencia: Presione la opción de menú apropiado, y tenga su tipo de producto (Refrigerador),

Para obtener el Centro de Servicio Autorizado más cercano:

Conserve su factura para comprobar la fecha de compra. Una copia de su

recibo de compra debe ser entregada cuando se le proporcione el servicio de garantía.

número de modelo, número de serie, y ZIP / Código Postal listos.

Llame al 1-800-243-0000 (24 hrs al día, 7 días por semana, 365 días al año). Presione la opción adecuada, y tenga su tipo de producto (Refrigerador), número de modelo, número de serie, y ZIP /código Postal listos.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warranty 1-2

English Version 3

Spanish Version 19

Important Safety Instructions 4-5

Requirements for Ground Connection 5

Parts and Features 6

Refrigerator Installation 7-9

Unpacking 7 Installation 7 Closing and Aligning the doors 7 Door Alignment 8 How to remove and Install the Refrigerator Doors 8-9

Using your Refrigerator 10-13

Ensuring Proper Air Circulation 10 Adjusting the Controls 10 Adjusting Control Settings 11 Food Storage Guide 11 Storing Frozen Food 12 Refrigerator Section 12 Refrigerator Shelves 12 Freezer Shelf 13 Vegetable Drawer 13 Compartments 13 Ice Tray 13

Refrigerator Care and Cleaning 13-14

Refrigerator Cleaning 14 Outside 14 Inside Walls 14 Door Liners & Gaskets 14 Plastic Parts (Covers and Panel) 14 Back Cover 14 LED Light Replacement 14 Power Interruptions 14 When you Go on Vacation 14 When you Move 14

Troubleshooting Guide 15-17

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY MESSAGES

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:

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

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, electrical shock or personal injury, the following precaution 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.

•Immediately repair or replace 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.

•Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning or repairing. NOTE: We strongly recommend that any repair services be performed by a qualiﬁed professional.

•Before replacing LED, unplug the refrigerator or shut down the circuit breaker to avoid contact with a live wire (the LED could break while being replaced).

•NOTE: Setting the control to the OFF position does

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.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor injury or damage to the product.

WARNING

not disconnect the power from the LED circuit.

•Do not keep bottles in the freezer compartment, they could explode after freezing and cause damage.

•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 use the product. Use 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.

•DO NOT refreeze foods which have already thawed. The Department of Agriculture of the United States, in your Bulletin of Home and Gardens No. 69 establishes that:

“...You can 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 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 consume”.

“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 that of other foods. Use refrozen products as soon as possible in order to maintain their quality”.

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

This appliance is not intended for use by children, persons with physical or mental disabilities, persons with reduced sensory or mental capacity, or persons that lack experience or know-how, unless they have supervision or 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.

DANGER: CHILDREN MAY BECOME TRAPPED

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”. If you would like to dispose of your old refrigerator, please follow the instructions below to prevent any accidents.

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.

CFC DISPOSAL

Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system that uses CFC’s (chloroﬂuorocarbons). CFC affects the stratospheric layer of the ozone.

If you decide to throw out your old refrigerator, ensure that CFC contaminants are properly disposed by a qualiﬁed professional. If you intentionally remove the CFC refrigerant, you could be subject to ﬁnes or prison in accordance with environmental legislation in effect.

REQUIREMENTS FOR GROUND CONNECTION

IMPORTANT: Attentively read the following.

TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY

WARNING

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 grounded properly.

3 prong grounding type wall receptacle

3 prong grounding Ensure proper plug ground exists before use

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, 60 Hz, A. C. and fused at 15 or 20 A. This provides the best performance and prevents an overload which could cause a ﬁre from the overheating of the cables. It is recommended that a separate circuit be used for this appliance, as well as a receptacle that cannot be disconnected with a switch.

It is your responsibility and obligation to replace twoprong outlets with that of an adequately grounded threeprong outlet.

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

NOTE: Before installation, cleaning or replacing LED, 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 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.

WARNING

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.

Do not use an extension cable.

PARTS AND FEATURES

Read this section to familiarize yourself with the parts and features of your new refrigerator.

NOTE: This guide covers different models. Your refrigerator could have some or all of the features and parts listed below. The location of some of the parts may not correspond to that of your model.

Ice Tray

Freezer Shelf (Plastic)

Temperature Control (Freezer)

Temperature Control (Refrigerator)

Refrigerator Shelves (Glass)

Refrigerator Light (LED)

Vegetables Drawer Keeps fruits and vegetables fresh

Freezer Door Racks

Egg Tray

Refrigerator Door Rack

Leveling Screws

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

WARNING

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.

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 “Important Safety Instructions”.

The shelves come already installed in their factory position. Remove the shelves and replace them according to your spacing needs.

Moving Your Refrigerator:

Your refrigerator is extremely heavy. Make sure you 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 move it as this can cause damage to the ﬂoor.

WARNING

EXPLOSION HAZARD

3. Install the refrigerator in an area between 50 °F (10 °C)

and 109,4 °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.

ONCE INSTALLED

1. Carefully clean your refrigerator and remove and dust

accumulated during shipping.

2. Install accessories such as the ice tray, door

compartments, 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.

WARNING.

•Take 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.

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.

(5.08 cm) 2”

CLOSING AND ALIGNING THE DOORS

Your refrigerator has two front leveling screws, one on the right and one on the left. If your refrigerator seems unstable or if you would like the doors to close more easily, simply adjust the inclination of the refrigerator by following the instructions below:

1. Plug the refrigerator into a 3 prong grounded outlet.

Move the refrigerator into its ﬁnal position.

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. To 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

( ) to lower it.

Figure A

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

2. Use a ﬂat head screwdriver to adjust the leveling

screws (see Figure A), turning clockwise to raise the side of the refrigerator and counter-clockwise to lower it. It may take several turns to adjust it to the inclination you would like.

NOTE: Having someone push against the top of the refrigerator takes some weight off the leveling screws. This will make it easier to adjust the screws.

3. Open both doors again and check to make sure that

they close easily. If not, tilt the refrigerator slightly more to the rear by turning both leveling screws clockwise. It may take several more turns, and you should turn both leveling screws the same amount.

Fig. 1

(a)

Screw

(b)

•Using either a 10 mm or 13/32 in. socket wrench, remove the three bolts and lift off the top hinge. Set parts aside (See Fig. 2).

DOOR ALIGNMENT

If the space between your doors is uneven, follow the

instructions below to align the doors:

1. Using the Phillips screwdriver, loose the screw from the

top-hinge cover, after this remove it with a ﬂat head screwdriver.

2. Loosen the top hinge bolts using a 10 mm or 13/32

inch socket wrench or open-end wrench.

3. Have someone hold the freezer door so the space

between the two doors is even, and retighten the top hinge bolts.

4. Replace the top hinge cover.

HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS

If entrance is lees than 32 inches (82 cm) wide, the refrigerator’s door will need to be removed.

IMPORTANT: Before starting, turn off and unplug the refrigerator. Remove all food and the racks from the doors.

TOOLS YOU MIGHT NEED OR USE

10 mm 13/32 in 3/8 in Hex Socket Wrench Phillips Screwdriver No. 2

Flat Head Screwdriver

Fig. 2

•Carefully lift up the freezer door. Place the door on a non-scratching surface.

Fig. 3

2. Removing the Refrigerator Door

• Loosen and remove the two bolts using the socket wrench (See Figure 4).

WARNING

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

Before you begin, either unplug the refrigerator or turn off the power at the circuit breaker or fuse box. Remove food and any door rack from the refrigerator. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury.

1. Removing the Freezer Door

•Using the Phillips screwdriver, loose the screw from the top-hinge cover (a) after this remove it with a ﬂat head screwdriver (b) (See Fig. 1).

Fig. 4

Middle Hinge Bracket

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

• Remove the middle hinge bracket (See Figure 5).

Fig. 5

•Carefully lift up the door. Place the door on a non-scratching surface (See Figure 6).

Fig. 6

•Use the two bolts to refasten the middle hinge bracket and door to the refrigerator housing (See Figure 9).

Fig. 9

4. Replacing Freezer Door

•Set the freezer door onto the middle hinge pin (Fig 10).

Fig. 10

3. Replacing the Refrigerator Door

•Lower the door onto the bottom hinge pin (See Fig. 7).

•Place hinge pin of middle bracket inside the hinge pin

insert on the top of the door (See Figure 8). Hold the door in place and line up the hinge with the holes in the refrigerator housing.

Fig. 7

Bottom Hinge Pin

Fig. 8

•Place the upper hinge pin in the top of the freezer door and line up the upper hinge with the holes on top of the refrigerator. Use the three bolts to replace the hinge (See Figure 11).

Fig. 11

•Carefully place the top hinge cover back into place and tight the screw using a Phillips screwdriver (See Figure

12).

Fig. 12

USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

ENSURING PROPER AIR CIRCULATION

In order to obtain stable temperature, the air must ﬂow between the freezer and refrigerator sections. As shown in the illustration below, the cold air enters through the bottom part and circulates upward. This air returns below the freezer ﬂoor and the rest of the air enters the refrigerator section through the top vent.

DO NOT block any of these vents with packages of food. This can interrupt the ﬂow of air and cause temperature and moisture problems.

IMPORTANT: Because air circulates between both sections, any odors formed in one section will transfer to the other. You must thoroughly clean both sections to eliminate odors. To prevent odor transfer and drying out of food, make sure you wrap or cover foods tightly (See the “Food Storage Guide” section for details).

Leave the refrigerator on this setting for 24 hours to reach the correct temperature. After 24 hours, adjust the compartment temperature as you desire. ALWAYS wait 24 hours before you adjust the temperature. If you want to set the refrigerator compartment temperature to a warmer temperature than the current, continue pressing the button until it reaches the desired temperature.

REFRIGERATOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Press the button repeatedly until the desired LED is lit.

(CONTROL DE TEMPERATURA REFRIGERADOR)

COLD

(MENOS FRIO)

COLDER

(MAS FRIO)

The ﬁrst LED (Cold) is for the highest refrigerator temperature and the last LED (Colder) is for the coldest refrigerator

REFRIGERATOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

(CONTROL DE TEMPERATURA REFRIGERADOR)

COLD

(MENOS FRIO)

COLDER

(MAS FRIO)

temperature.

•Freezer Control

The freezer control should come from factory on the middle setting (number

5). Wait 24 hours before

FREEZER TEMPERATURE CONTROL

(CONTROL DE TEMPERATURA CONGELADOR)

COLD / MENOS FRIO

RECOMMENDED / NORMAL

COLDER / MAS FRIO

adjusting the freezer compartment temperature. Roll the knob to set the freezer temperature as you desire. ALWAYS wait 24 hours after any adjustment to reach the desired temperature.

Turn the dial until the desired number is selected. The higher the number, the colder the temperature.

FREEZER TEMPERATURE CONTROL

(CONTROL DE TEMPERATURA CONGELADOR)

COLD / MENOS FRIO

RECOMMENDED / NORMAL

COLDER / MAS FRIO

FREEZER TEMPERATURE CONTROL

(CONTROL DE TEMPERATURA CONGELADOR)

COLD / MENOS FRIO

RECOMMENDED / NORMAL

COLDER / MAS FRIO

NOTE: If you close the fresh food compartment door applying more force than necessary, freezer door may get open and close again, due internal air ﬂow of refrigerator.

ADJUSTING THE CONTROLS

• Your refrigerator has two controls that allow you to

regulate the temperature the freezer and refrigerator compartments.

•Refrigerator Control

Initially set the Refrigerator Control on the middle setting (number 3). For doing this, press the button until the third light is on. This temperature is the recommended one for the optimum refrigerator performance.

REFRIGERATOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

(CONTROL DE TEMPERATURA REFRIGERADOR)

COLD

(MENOS FRIO)

COLDER

(MAS FRIO)

Cold Temperature

Colder Temperature

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