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Life's Good
OWNER'S
_NUAL
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

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  • Page 1 Life's Good OWNER'S _NUAL FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR Please read this owner's manual thoroughly before operating keep it handy for reference at all times. LMX28994_ www.lg.com P/No.: MFL62184507...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    PARTS AND FEATURES Congratulations on your purchase Special Features ............. and welcome to the LG family. Key Parts and Components ........INSTALLATION Your new LG French Door Choose the Proper Location ........Refrigerator combines Clearances .............. Flooring ..............advanced cooling technology Handle Removal ............

  • Page 3: Basic Safety Precautions

    IMPORIAN! SAFELY INFORMAIlON BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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.

  • Page 4: Cfc Disposal

    IMPORIAN! SAFELY INFORMATION BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (CONT.) • DO not use drier to dry the inside, nor light a candle Even partial thawing and refreezing reduces the to remove odor. quality of foods, particularly fruits, vegetables, and prepared foods. The eating quality of red •...

  • Page 5: How To Connect Electricity

    IMPORIAN! SAFELY INFORMAIlON HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY IMPORTANT: Please read carefully. &WARNING 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...

  • Page 6: Special Features

    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. MULLION The door mullion folds in when the left GLIDE'N'SERVE door is opened.

  • Page 7: Key Parts And Components

    PARTS ANDFEATURES 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. ADJUSTABLE REFRIGERATOR SHELVING LED INTERIOR LAMPS The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable Three separate LED arrays light the freezer and to meet your individual storage needs.

  • Page 8: Choose The Proper Location

    INSIAllAIION CHOOSE THE PROPER LOCATION &WARNING • To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not Excessive Weight Hazard install the refrigerator in a wet or damp area. Two or more people are required when • Select a place where a water supply can be moving and unpacking the appliance.

  • Page 9: Flooring

    INSIAllAIION FLOORING • To minimize noise and vibration, the refrigerator • Carpeting and soft tile surfaces are not recommended. MUST be installed on a solidly constructed floor. • To avoid vibration, the unit must be level. • Never install the refrigerator on a platform or If required, adjust the leveling legs to compensate weakly supported structure.

  • Page 10: Refrigerator Door Removal And Renistaltation

    INSIAllAIION HANDLE REMOVAL (CONT.) HANDLE REINSTALLATION Mounting Fasteners 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"...
  • Page 11 INSIAllAIION REFRIGERATOR DOOR REMOVAL AND REINSTALLATION ((:ONT.) REFRIGERATOR DOOR REMOVAL (CONT.) /(2) (1)_ (3). • Open the door. Remove the top hinge cover To remove the right refrigerator door: screw (1). • Open the door. Remove the top hinge cover •...
  • Page 12 INSIAllAIION REFRIGERATOR DOOR REMOVAL AND REINSTALLATION (CONT.) REFRIGERATOR DOOR REINSTALLATION _(4) Install the right-side door first. • Fit the top hinge (1) over the hinge lever latch (2) and into place. Rotate the lever • Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin as (3) counterclockwise to secure the hinge.
  • Page 13 INSIAllAIION REFRIGERATOR DOOR REMOVAL AND REINSTALLATION (CONT.) REFRIGERATOR DOOR REINSTALLATION (cont.) Cover Cover Screw (6)_ • Push the water supply tube (6) into the hole Insert the water supply tube into the connector. on the top case and pull it through the backplate.

  • Page 14: Converta Drawer Removal And Reinstattation

    INSIAllAIION CONVERTA DRAWER REMOVAL AND REINSTALLATION CONVERTA DRAWER REMOVAL &CAUTION • Care should be taken to avoid product or property • To avoid damage do not hold the handle when removing the door. It could come off and cause and damage when removing the converta drawer.
  • Page 15 INSIAllAIION CONVERTA DRAWER REMOVAL AND REINSTALLATION ((:ONT.) CONVERTA DRAWER REINSTALLATION &CAUTION &WARNING • To avoid possible injury or product or property Risk of Child Entrapment damage, you will need two people to perform the • To prevent accidental child and pet entrapment following instructions.

  • Page 16: Freezer Drawer Removal And Reinstallation

    INSIAllAIION FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL AND REINSTALLATION FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL &CAUTION • Care should be taken to avoid product or property • To avoid damage do not hold the handle when removing the door. It could come off and cause and damage when removing the freezer door.
  • Page 17 INSIAllAIION FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL AND REINSTALLATION (CONT.) FREEZER DRAWER REINSTALLATION &CAUTION &WARNING • To avoid possible injury or product or property Risk of Child Entrapment damage, you will need two people to perform the • To prevent accidental child and pet entrapment following instructions.

  • Page 18: Connecting The Water Supply

    INSIAllAIION CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY &WARNING IMPORTANT: Read all directions thoroughly before you begin. • If operating the refrigerator before installing the Connect to safe drinking water supply water connection, turn the icemaker to the OFF only. position to prevent operation without water. •...

  • Page 19: Connecting The Water Lines

    INSIAllAIION CONNECTING THE WATER LINES IMPORTANT: Before connecting the tubing to the water Do not overtighten or you may crush the copper tubing, line, unplug the refrigerator or disconnect the power. especially if soft (coiled) copper tubing is used. Now you are ready to connect the copper tubing.

  • Page 20: Leveling The Refrigerator Doors

    INSIAllAIION LEVELING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS &WARNING &CAUTION Electrical Shock Hazard • To avoid possible injury or product or property damage, you will need two people to perform the • Be careful when you work with the hinges, following instructions. base grille, and stopper. You may be injured. •...

  • Page 21: Starting

    INSIAllAIION LEVELING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS (CONT.) DOOR ALIGNMENT • Use the wrench (Included with the User Manual) to adjust the bolt in the door hinge to adjust the height. (counter clockwise to raise or clockwise to lower) STARTING • Install accessories such as the ice cube bin, Before loading your refrigerator with fresh foods: drawers, and shelves in their proper places.

  • Page 22: How To Use

    HOW 10 USE CONTROL PANEL FEATURES For complete details on button functions, see pages 24-27. NOTE: The shape of the buttons may not match your model. UNIT CHANGE BUTTON Press the UNIT CHANGE button more than 3 seconds to change the Metered fill unit OZ _.._ CUPS.
  • Page 23 HOW iO USE CONTROL PANEL FEATURES (CONT.) OPTION BUTTON OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON You need to press the OPTION button to Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open and or close activate the each function(@ _ _). the lower freezer drawer. You can also open and close the freezer drawer by pulling or pushing ®...

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Temperatures And Display

    HOW 10 USE ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURES AND DISPLAY Adjust RefrigeratOr Temperature Temperature Display TO adjust the temperature in the refrigerator To Change the temperature display from Fahrenheit to Celsius: compartment, press the REFRIGERATOR button to cycle through the range Of available settings. •...

  • Page 25: Operating The Dispenser

    ttOW lO USE OPERATING THE DISPENSER DISPENSING CUBED ICE DISPENSING WATER Press the CUBE button to illuminate Press the Water Switch with a the Cubed Ice icon. glass or other container and the water will be dispensed. Press the push switch with a glass or other container and cubed ice will be During dispensing water, the dispensed.

  • Page 26: Setting The Functions

    HOW 10 USE SETTING THE FUNCTIONS SETTING THE METERED FILL UNIT SETTING THE FILTER RESET You can change the unit of Metered fill. You need to reset filter remaining period after replacing filter. As you can see the left, the Press and hold the FILTER RESET initial unit after power on is OZ.
  • Page 27 ttOW lO USE SETTING THE FUNCTIONS ((:ONT.) ACTIVATING ENERGY SAVING SETTING AUTO DRAWER LOCK Press the ENERGY SAVING button Press and hold the LOCK button for at least 3 seconds to activate or more than 3 seconds to activate deactivate the function. deactivate the auto drawer...

  • Page 28: Spaceplus Ice System

    HOW 113 USE SPACEPLUS ICE SYSTEM NOTE: If the On/Off switch on the icemaker is set to &CAUTION Off for an extended time, the ice compartment will gradually warm up to the temperature of the • Keep hands and tools out of the ice compartment refrigerator compartment.

  • Page 29: Automatic Icemaker

    ttOW 113 USE AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER &WARNING Ice is made in the automatic icemaker and sent to the dispenser. The automatic icemaker can make 10 or 12 ice cubes (depending on your device) at a time, Personal Injury Hazard above 80 cubes per 24-hour period. This quantity •...

  • Page 30: Storing Foods

    HOW 10 USE STORING FOODS Freezer compartment • Store fresh food in the refrigerator compartment. • How food is frozen and thawed is an important • Do not store glass bottles in the freezer factor in maintaining freshness and flavor. compartment;...

  • Page 31: Using The Converta Drawer

    ttOW 10 USE USING THE CONVERTA DRAWER • The Converta Drawer is the upper drawer that is equipped with an adjustable temperature control. • The Converta Drawer has three adjustable temperature settings: FROZEN FOOD, SOFT FREEZE and FRESH FOOD. Press and hold the SELECT button for three seconds to change the setting, as indicated below: (FROZEN FOOD -_ SOFT FREEZE -_ FRESH FOOD -_ FROZEN FOOD)

  • Page 32: Location Of Foods

    HOW 10 USE LOCATION OF FOODS "[ REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT SHEWES GALLON STORAGE BINS Store larger food items, platters, and containers Store small packed food or beverages such as on the expansive refrigerator compartment condiments, salad dressings, baby foods, milk, or shelves.

  • Page 33: Shelf Height Adjustment

    HOW 10 USE SHELF HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to NOTE: Glass shelves are heavy. Use special care meet your individual storage needs. when removing them to avoid dropping them. storing similar food items together in your refrigerator and adjusting the shelves to fit Adjusting Shelves...

  • Page 34: Removing And Replacing Components

    HOW 113 USE REMOVING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS &CAUTION NOTE: when reinstalling components, reverse the order of steps for removal. TO prevent damage, never use excessive force when removing or • Personal injury can occur if the door bins are not reinstalling components.
  • Page 35 ttOW lO USE REMOVING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS (CONT.) Cris )er humidity control Glide'N'Serve You can control the amount of humidity in the The Glide'N'Serve provides storage space with a moisture-sealed crispers. Store vegetables or variable temperature control that keeps the fruits requiring more or less humidity in separate compartment colder than refrigerator.
  • Page 36 HOW 113 USE REMOVING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS ((:ONT.) TO remove the glass • Lift up the glass under the crisper cover. • Pull the glass up and out. ,CAUTION To replace Glide'N'Serve • When you close the refrigerator door with GLIDE'N'SERVE DRAWER opened, that the drawer could be broken.
  • Page 37 ttOW 10 USE REMOVING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS (CONT.) &CAUTION &WARNING • Pinch hazard! Keep hands and feet clear of the Child Entrapment Hazard bottom of the door when opening and closing. • If the Durabase divider is removed, there is enough open space for children or pets to crawl inside.

  • Page 38: Care Andcleaning

    CARE ANDCLEANING CLEANING THE REFRIGERATOR &WARNING Cleaning the Exterior For models with a stainless steel exterior, use a Explosion Hazard commercially available stainless steel cleaner in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. • Use nonflammable cleaner. You may also use a clean sponge or soft cloth and •...

  • Page 39: Replacing The Water Filter

    CARE ANDCLEANING REPLACING THE WATER FILTER It is recommended that you replace the filter approximately every 6 months, when the water filter indicator reaches 0 months, or when the ice and water dispenser noticeably decreases out-put. 1. Remove the old cartridge. Press the push button to open the filter cover.
  • Page 40 CARE ANDCLEANING REPLACING THE WATER FILTER (CONT.) 2. Replace with a new cartridge. Take the new cartridge out of its packing and Firmly lock in the cartridge. remove the protective cover from the o-rings. The cover will click back into place. With cartridge ears in the horizontal position, When the filter cartridge is not correctly push the new filter cartridge into the manifold...
  • Page 41 Performance Data Sheet Model: LG ADQ36006101-S Use Replacement Cartridge: ADQ36006101 The concentration of the indicated substances in water entering the system was reduced to a concentration less than or equal to the permissible limit for water leaving the system as specified in NSF/ANSI Standard 42 and Standard 53.
  • Page 42 LGCANADA (24 hours per day/7 days per week) local plumbing codes. or visit our website at www.lg.com • Do not install if water pressure exceeds 120 psi (827 kPa). If your water pressure exceeds 80 psi, 3M is a trademark of 3M Company.
  • Page 43 CARE ANDCLEANING State of California Department of Public Health Water Treatment Device Certificate Number 09- 2018 Date Issued: December 15, 2009 Trademark/Model Designation ..RepiacementElements ADQ36006101-S Manufacturer: Cuno Inc. The water treatment device(s) listed on this certificate havemet the t_sting requirements pursuant to Section...

  • Page 44: Before Calling For Service

    IROUB/ESHOOIING BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you both time and expense. This list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance. Refrigerator • Refrigerator is in defrost •...
  • Page 45 IROUB/ESHOOIING BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (CONT.) Food stored in • Refrigerator control is set too • Adjust the refrigerator to a warmer setting. refrigerator cold. drawers freezes, Temperatures • Freezer or refrigerator control is • Adjust the freezer or refrigerator control to a colder setting set too warm.
  • Page 46 IROUB/ESHOOIING BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (CONT.) Moisture forms • Weather is humid. • This is normal in humid weather. When humidity is on the outside of lower, the moisture should disappear. the refrigerator or • Door is slightly open. • Close the door completely. between the doors.
  • Page 47 IROUB/ESHOOIING BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (CONT.) Sound of water • The icemaker is being • This sound is normally made when the icemaker trickling. supplied with water. is supplied with water after dropping the automatically made ice. • If this sound lasts more than 10 seconds, check for a leak.
  • Page 48 IROUB/ESHOOIING BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (CONT.) ............ )))))) • The door is not closed Not dispense ice • If any door is not closed completely, any ice is not completely. dispensed. • The dispenser is locked. • If the display is locked, ice will not dispense. Look at the bottom of the control panel to see if the lock is engaged.
  • Page 49 IROUB/ESHOOIING BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (CONT.) • New installation. Not dispense • Flush and fill the water system. water • Door is not closed completely. • If any door is not closed completely, the water is never dispensed. • Refrigerator is not connected to a water supply and the •...

  • Page 50: Specifications

    SPECIFICAIIONS KEY DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS The appearance and specifications listed in this guide may vary due to constant product improvements. _iii iliiii i _;;;_i i i ii_iiiiiiiiiii!i;iiiiiiiii iiii ii!iiiiiiii i_ii!i!i!iiii i/_iiii! ¸ iiii!i!i!i ¸ iiiliii !!!!_i_ ii ii;iiiil ¸¸_i!!iiiii %; i iii!i!i i iiiii i!iiii!iiii!!ii ilii Description French Door Refrigerator Electrical...

  • Page 51: Product Registration Information

    Should your LG Refrigerator ("Product") fail due to a defect in materials or workmanship under normal home use, during the warranty period set forth below, LG will at its option repair or replace the product. This limited warranty is valid only to the original retail purchaser of the product and applies only when purchased and used within the United States including U.S.
  • Page 52 LG Canada will at its option repair or replace the Product upon receipt of proof of original retail purchase. This warranty is valid only to the original retail purchaser of the product and applies only to a Product distributed in Canada by LG Canada or an authorized Canadian distributor thereof.
  • Page 53 Life's Good nquresor co'r_ments, vstwwwlgcom or ca 1-800-243-0000 USA, Consu _r_er User 1-888-865-3026 USA, Commercial User 1_888_542-2623 CANADA...

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