LG LMX28987 Series User's Manual & Installation Instructions

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7 days a week:
1-800-243-0000
Or visit us on the Web at: us.lge.com
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jour, 7 jours par semaine:
1-800-243-0000
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  • Page 1 To contact LG Electronics, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: 1-800-243-0000 Or visit us on the Web at: us.lge.com Pour contacter LG Electronics, 24 heures par jour, 7 jours par semaine: FRENCH DOOR 1-800-243-0000 Ou visitez notre site Web a I'adresse: us.ige.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    How to Connect Electricity ........PARTS AND FEATURES Congratulations on your purchase Special Features ............. and welcome to the LG family. Key Parts and Components ........Your new LG French Door INSTALLATION Choose the Proper Location ........Refrigerator combines Clearances .............. Flooring ..............advanced...
  • 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 to Even partial thawing and refreezing reduces the remove odor. quality of foods, particularly fruits, vegetables, and prepared foods. The eating quality of red meats is •...
  • 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

    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. AUTO CLOSING HINGE When you slightly push the door of the refrigerator, it is automatically closed.
  • 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 refrigerator compartment shelves are Two separate LED arrays light the freezer and adjustable to allow flexibility for 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. • Never install the refrigerator on a platform or • To avoid vibration, the unit must be level. If weakly supported structure.
  • Page 10: Door And Drawer Removal

    INSIAllAIION HANDLE REMOVAL (CONT.) HANDLE REINSTALLATION Mounting Fasteners 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"...
  • Page 11 INSIAllAIION DOOR AND DRAWER REMOVAL (CONT.) DOOR REMOVAL (CONT.) j(5) • Open the door. Remove the top hinge cover To remove the right refrigerator door: screw (1). • Open the door. Remove the top hinge cover • Use a flat-head screwdriver to pry back the screw (1).
  • Page 12 INSIAllAIION DOOR AND DRAWER REMOVAL (CONT.) DOOR REINSTALLATION Install the right-side door first. • Fit the top hinge (1) over the hinge lever latch (2) and into place. Rotate the lever (3) • Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin as counterclockwise to secure the hinge.
  • Page 13 INSIAllAIION DOOR AND DRAWER REMOVAL (CONT.) 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 INSIAllAIION DOOR AND DRAWER REMOVAL (CONT.) FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL &CAUTION • When laying the drawer down, be careful not to • To avoid possible injury or product or property damage the floor or hurt your feet with the sharp damage, you will need two people to perform the edges on the hinge side.
  • Page 15 INSIAllAIION DOOR AND DRAWER REMOVAL (CONT.) FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL (CONT.) &CAUTION • When laying the drawer down, be careful not to • To avoid possible injury or product or property damage the floor or hurt your feet with the sharp damage, you will need two people to perform the edges on the hinge side.
  • Page 16 INSIAllAIION DOOR AND DRAWER REMOVAL (CONT.) FREEZER DRAWER REINSTALLATION (CONT.) kCAUTION &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 17 INSIAllAIION DOOR AND DRAWER REMOVAL (CONT.) FREEZER DRAWER REINSTALLATION (CONT.) kCAUTION &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. (CCW to raise or CW to lower the height.) STARTING Before loading your refrigerator with fresh foods: •...
  • Page 22: How To Use

    HOW 10 USE CONTROL PANEL FEATURES For complete details on button functions, see pages 25-27. LED DISPLAY The LED display shows the temperature settings, dispenser options, water filter, door alarm, and locking status messages. ICE TYPE BUTTON The ICE TYPE button is used to select Cubed Ice or Crushed Ice.
  • Page 23 ttOW lO USE CONTROL PANEL FEATURES (CONT.) ALARM/LOCK BUTTON LOWER BUTTON Press this button to control the door-open alarm. Press the Freezer Lower button to open and / or close the lower freezer drawer. Press this button to lock or unlock all the other You can also open and close the freezer function buttons on the control panel, including drawer by pulling or pushing the drawer...
  • Page 24: The Led Display

    ttOW 10 USE THE LED DISPLAY The LED display shows the temperature settings, dispenser options, water filter, door alarm, and locking status messages. DISPENSER SELECTION iNDICATOR Shows Cubed ice or Crushed Ice selection that will be dispensed when the push switch is pressed.
  • Page 25: Adjusting The Temperatures And Display

    HOW 10 USE ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURES AND DISPLAY Adjust Freezer Temperature Temperature Display TO adjust the temperature in the freezer To Change the temperature display from Fahrenheit to Celsius: compartment, press the FREEZER button to cycle through the the range Of available settings. U°F Adjust Refrigerator...
  • Page 26: Operating The Dispenser

    ttOW TOUSE OPERATING THE DISPENSER DISPENSING CRUSHED ICE DISPENSING WATER Press the ICE TYPE Press the push water switch button to illuminate the with a glass or other container Crushed Ice icon. and chilled water will be WATER dispensed. Press the push ice switch with a glass or other When the water switch is pressed, the light will be illuminated.
  • Page 27: Setting The Functions

    ttOW 10 USE SETTING THE FUNCTIONS Press the button for the desired function to view and select other settings. SETTING THE DISPENSER LOCK RESETTING THE FILTER INDICATOR PreSS and hold the Press and hold the ALARM/LOCK LIGHT/FILTER button for more button for three seconds than 3 seconds...
  • Page 28: Spaceplus Ice System

    ttOW 10 USE SPACEPLUS ICE SYSTEM &CAUTION NOTE: Storing cans or other items in the ice bin may • Keep hands and tools out of the ice bin door and dispenser chute. You could break damage the icemaker. something or injure yourself. Keep the ice bin door closed tightly.
  • Page 29: Automatic Icemaker

    ttOW lO USE AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER Ice is made in the automatic icemaker and sent to &WARNING the dispenser. The automatic icemaker can make 6 ice cubes at a time, 80-130 cubes per 24-hour Personal Injury Hazard period. This quantity may vary by circumstance, •...
  • 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: Location Of Foods

    ttOW lO USE LOCATION OF FOODS REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT SHELVES 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, shelves. or juice. CRISPERS GLIDE'N'SERVE Store vegetables or fruits with humidity control.
  • Page 32: 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 33: Care Andcleaning

    CARE ANDCLEANING 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. firmly assembled.
  • Page 34 CARE ANDCLEANING REMOVING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS ((:ONT.) Glide'N'Serve Cris _er humidity control HIGH _ LOW The Glide'N'Serve provides storage space with a YOU can control the amount of humidity in the 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 35 CARE ANDCLEANING REMOVING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS (CONT.) To remove the glass To replace Glide'N'Serve • Lift up the glass under the crisper cover. • To remove, pull the drawer out to full extension. • Pull the glass up and out. •...
  • Page 36: Cleaning The Refrigerator

    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 37: Replacing The Water Filter

    CARE ANDCLEANING REPLACING THE WATER FILTER It is recommended that you replace the filter when the water filter indicator reaches 0 or the water dispenser or icemaker noticeably decreases production. Rotate the knob of the old cartridge Remove the old cartridge. Take the new counterclockwise.
  • Page 38: 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 control is off. •...
  • Page 39 IROUB/ESHOOIING BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (CONT.) Food stored in • Refrigerator control is set too • Adjust the refrigerator to a warmer setting. cold. refrigerator drawers freezes. Temperatures in • Freezer or refrigerator control • Adjust the freezer or refrigerator control to a colder is set too warm.
  • Page 40 IROUB/ESHOOIING BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (CONT.) Moisture forms • Moisture may form when the • Wipe off the moisture. on the dispenser. temperature or humidity are high. Odors in the • Interior needs to be cleaned. • Clean interior with sponge, warm water, and refrigerator.
  • Page 41 IROUB/ESHOOIING BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (CONT.) The dispenser • The ice storage bin is empty. • When the first supply of ice is dropped into the will not dispense bin, the dispenser should operate. ice. • The household water line •...
  • Page 42: 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 43: 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 44 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.
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