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  • Page 1 OTTO F iGE anua[ Please read this guide thoroughly before operating and keep it handy for reference at ai[ times. GELA antes como referencia P/No. MFL47277002...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    EnglishVersion SpanishVersion Warranty SafetyInstructions Grounding Requirements Parts and Features 8-16 Refrigerator Installation Unpacking your refrigerator Installation Base Grille Removing, Reversing and Replacing Your refrigerator doors Pull out drawer 12-15 Leveling and door alignment Using your refrigerator Ensuring proper air circulation Multi Flow Door alarm 15-16...

  • Page 3: Warranty

    Visit ourwebsitelhttp:llwwwJgservice.com 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.
  • Page 4 Estados Unidos de America LG Electronics reparara o en su defecto reemplazara sin cargo, el producto defectuoso en material o mano de obra bajo uso normal durante el periodo de garantia que se menciona a continuacion desde la fecha original de compra.

  • Page 5: Safetyinstructions

    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.

  • Page 6: Grounding Requirements

    If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced Separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided. by the manufacturer, by our service center or by qualified personal by LG Electronics, to avoid some risk. Use a receptacle which cannot be turned off with a switch...

  • Page 7: Parts And Features

    Usethispage to become morefamiliar w iththepartsandfeatures. Pagereferences a reincluded f oryourconvenience. NOTE: T hisguidecoversseveral d ierent m odels. Therefrigerator youhavepurchased m ayhavesomeor allofthe items listedbelow. T helocations o fthefeatures shown belowmaynotmatch yourmodel. _:_TurboMotor Refrigerator Light Ice Bucket 0 Filter(Inside) Freezer l ight Ice Room Door Modular D oorBins Durabase...

  • Page 8: Refrigerator Installation

    3. 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, Excessive Weight Hazard cooling ability may be adversely affected. Use two or more people to move and install [] CAUTION: Avoid placing the unit near heat sources, refrigerator.
  • Page 9 TOOLS NEED I/4 ! _ 3/32 _ I exh:ad s o c etwrench Ph,,,,psscrewdr,ver F,atheadscrewdr,ver A,,enwrench To move refrigerator through a house door, it maybe necessary to remove refrigerator and freezer door handles. NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page. 1.
  • Page 10 REMOVING REFRIGERATOR DOORS 1. Removing Refrigerator Door NOTE: Handle appearance may vary IMPORTANT: Before you begin, turn the refrigerator OFF and unplug it Remove food and any bins from doors • Left Door • Loosen the screws and remove the cove on back side (see figure A). •...

  • Page 11: Removing, Reversing And Replacing

    2.Replacing Refrigerator Door • Right Door • Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin (9). Make sure the door is aligned with the cabinet. • Replace the top hinge (8) installing hinge screws (7) to secure it. " Make sure the gasket on the door is flush against the cabinet and is not folded. Support the door on the handle side while securing hinge.

  • Page 12: Pullout Drawer

    HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE PULLOUT DRAWER • With both hands, hold both sides of the door and pull it up to separate it from the rails. To avoid possible injury, product or property IMPORTANT: damage, you will need two people to perform the following instructions.
  • Page 13 HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE • Make sure you have a right rail cover for each side. PULL OUT DRAWER Right IMPORTANT: To avoid possible injury or product or property Rail Cover damage, you will need two people to perform the following instructions.

  • Page 14: Leveling And Door Alignment

    LEVELING AND DOOR ALIGNMENT Leveling Door Alignment Your refrigerator has two front leveling screws, one on If the space between your doors is uneven, follow the the right and one on the left. If your refrigerator seems instructions below to align the doors: unsteady or you want the doors to close easier, adjust the 1.

  • Page 15: Using Your Refrigerator

    CONTROL PAN EL FEATURES ENSURING PROPER AIR CIRCULATION Press the button for the desired function to review and In order to ensure proper temperatures, air must flow select other settings. For complete details on button between the refrigerator and freezer sections. As shown functions see pages 16-17.

  • Page 16: Setting The Controls

    SETTING THE CONTROLS ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURES DISPLAY The LED display shows the temperature settings, dispenser options, and the water filter, door alarm, and locking status Adjust Freezer Temperature messages. To adjust the temperature in the freezer compartment, press the FREEZER button to cycle through the range of available settings.

  • Page 17: Adjusting Control Settings

    Incorrect Correct Press the LIGHT/FILTER button to turn the dispenser light on and off. Press and hold the LIGHT/FILTER button HOLD 3SECS for more than 3 seconds to reset the filter MONTH indicator after the water filter has been ADJUSTING CONTROL SETTINGS replaced,...

  • Page 18: Food Storage Guide

    FOOD STORAGE GUIDE Packaging Successful freezing depends on correct packaging. When Storing Fresh Food you close and seal the package, it must not allow air or Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight and moisture in or out. If you do, you could have food odor moisture-proof material unless otherwise noted.

  • Page 19: Refrigerator Section

    REFRIGERATOR SECTION CHEF FRESH / SNACK PAN While holding the chef fresh with one hand, pull it forward REFRIGERATOR SHELVES slightly. Lift slightly and pull it out. The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet your individual storage needs. These units are all glass shelves. Storing similar food items together in your refrigerator and adjusting the shelves to fit different heights of items will make finding the exact item you want easier;...

  • Page 20: Dairy Bin 2O

    [] WARNING: Somebody can be hurt if door bins are not DURABASE firmly assembled. NOTE: DO NOT adjust a bin that is loaded with food. 1. To remove the Durabase, push it back to the end as much as possible. Tilt up the front of the Durabase and []CAUTION: DO NOT allow children to play with baskets.

  • Page 21: Water Dispenser

    Dispenser Drip Tray GLIDE-OUT DRAWER BASKET 1. To remove, lift basket up and pull out straight out. The dispenser drip tray has no self-draining function. It should be be cleaned regularly. Remove the cover by pressing and pulling the tray. Dry it with a cloth. To reinstall the tray, slightly tilt the front of the tray and snap the ribs into the holes.

  • Page 22: Filter

    NOTE: There will be water in the cartridge. Some spilling It is recommended that you replace the filter when the water may occur through the hole at rear bottom side of cover. filter indicator light turns on or your water dispenser or ice You may use a cup or something like that to prevent spilt maker decreases noticeably.

  • Page 23: Indoor Ice Bank

    IN-DOOR ICE BIN NOTE: Storing cans or other items in the ice bin may E CAUTION damage the ice maker. Keep the ice bin door closed tightly. If the ice bin door is Keep hands and tools out of the ice bin door and not closed tightly, the cold air in the ice bin will freeze food dispenser chute.

  • Page 24: Care And Cleaning

    PLASTIC PARTS (covers and panels) Do not use paper towels, window sprays, abrasive cleansers, or flammable fluids. These can scratch or damage the material. CONDENSER COILS Remove grille base. Explosion Hazard Use a vacuum cleaner with an extended attachment to clean condenser coils.

  • Page 25: Power Interruptions

    WHEN YOU GO ON VACATION 5. To assemble, first insert the hooks at the back and then push up the light shield. If you choose to leave the refrigerator on while you are away, follow these steps to prepare your refrigerator before you leave.

  • Page 26: About The Custom Cube Ice Maker

    NOTE: Automatic Ice Maker feature is included only in When the bin fills to the level of the feeler arm, the certain models. Please check your product specification. icemaker will stop producing ice. It is normal for several cubes to be stuck together. If ice is not used frequently, old ice cubes will become cloudy, taste stale, and shrink.

  • Page 27: Connecting The Water Line

    NOTE: Water line installation is needed when the Two 1/4" outer diameter Automatic Icemaker and/or Water Dispenser features compression nuts and are available on your product. 2 ferrules (sleeves) connect the copper tubing to BEFORE YOU BEGIN the shutoff valve and the This water line installation is not warranted by the refrigerator water valve.
  • Page 28 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 7. CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE (CONTINUED) Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for copper tubing onto the end of the tubing and 4. FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE connect it to the shutoff valve. Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into the valve.
  • Page 29 9. CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE 11. PLUGIN THE REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR Arrange the coil of tubing so NOTES: that it does not vibrate against the back of the refrigerator or • Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be against the wall. Push the sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into refrigerator back to the wall.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting Guide

    The defrost timer will click when the automatic defrost UNDERSTANDING SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR cycle begins and ends. The thermostat control (or refrigerator control, depending on the model) will also Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one click when cycling on and off.
  • Page 31 COMPRESSOR MOTOR SEEMS TO RUN TOO MUCH Check if... Then... The refrigerator that was replaced was an Modern refrigerators with more storage space require older model. more operating time. The room temperature is hotter than normal. The motor will run longer under warm conditions. At normal room temperatures, expect your motor to run about 40% to 80% of the time.
  • Page 32 HAS OFF-TASTE OR ODOR Check if... Then... Discard first few batches of ice to avoid discolored or The icemaker was recently installed, off-flavored ice. The ice has been stored for too long. Throw away old ice and make new supply. The food has not been wrapped tightly in Rewrap foods since odors may migrate to the ice if food either compartment,...
  • Page 33 AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER DOES NOT WORK Check if... Then... Icemaker power switch in the 0 (off) position. Move the switch to the I (on) position. Water supply turned off or not connected. See the Connecting the Water Line section. Freezer compartment too warm.
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