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LG MFL37933590 Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
BOTTOM FREEZER
REFRIGERATOR
Please read this owner's manual thoroughly before
operating and keep it handy for reference at all times.
www.lg.com
P/No. : MFL37933590

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL BOTTOM FREEZER REFRIGERATOR Please read this owner's manual thoroughly before operating and keep it handy for reference at all times. www.lg.com P/No. : MFL37933590...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS ❿ ❿ Refrigerator section Safety Instructions 3–9 Parts and Features Refrigerator Shelves Refrigerator Installation 11–18 Crisper Humidity Control Unpacking Your Refrigerator Removing Crisper Installation Modular Door Bin Base Cover Dispenser Drip Tray ❿ ❿ Freezer section Removing and Replacing Your Refrigerator Handles DuraBase and Doors...

  • Page 3: Basic Safety Precautions

    SAFETY MESSAGES 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. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the hazard signal word DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION.

  • Page 4: Grounding Requirements

    w w WARNING • Repair or replace immediately all electric service • Keep fingers out of pinch point areas; clearances cords that have become frayed or otherwise between the doors and cabinet are necessarily damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or small.

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Don’t use an extension cord • If water pressure does not reach the rating 147 kPa (1.5 kgf/cm ) or below, it is necessary to If possible, connect the refrigerator to its own purchase a separate pressure pump for normal individual electrical outlet to prevent it and other automatic icing and cool water feed.
  • Page 6 w w WARNING Do not extend or modify the length of the Unplug the power plug when cleaning, power plug. handling or replacing the interior lamp of the refrigerator. It causes electric shock or fire by the electric damage of the power •...

  • Page 7: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2. When using the refrigerator Do not place the heavy object or the Do not install the refrigerator in the wet dangerous object place or the place which (container with liquid) on water or rain splashes. the refrigerator. Deterioration of insulation of electric parts may cause It may be dropped to cause injury,...
  • Page 8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not place flower vase, cup, In case of thunder and lightning, or not in use cosmetics, medicine or any for a long period of time, container with water on the detach the power plug. refrigerator. There is a danger of electric shock It may cause fire, electric shock or or fire.
  • Page 9 w w CAUTION Violating this direction may cause injury or damage house or furniture. Always be careful, please. Do not insert the hands into the ice bucket Do not touch food or containers at the or the ice dispenser. freezer with wet hands. Operating the ice maker may It may cause frostbite.

  • Page 10: Parts And Features

    PARTS AND FEATURES 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.

  • Page 11: Refrigerator Installation

    REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION INSTALLATION w w WARNING • To minimize noise and vibration, the refrigerator MUST be installed on a solidly constructed floor. Excessive Weight Hazard • Carpeting and soft tile surfaces are not Use two or more people to move and install recommended.

  • Page 12: How To Remove Door Handles

    REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION 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).
  • Page 13 REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION 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.

  • Page 14: Removing And Replacing

    REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION REMOVING AND REPLACING IMPORTANT: When lifting the hinge free of the latch, be careful that the door does not fall REFRIGERATOR DOORS forward. To remove the left refrigerator door: • Lift the door from the middle hinge pin and Pull the water tube out of the fitting while pressing remove the door.
  • Page 15 REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION ❿ ❿ Left Door Replacing Refrigerator Door: ❿ ❿ Right Door • Lower the door onto middle hinge pin (9). • Lower the door onto middle hinge pin (8). • Fit top hinge (7) over hinge lever latch (8) and into place.

  • Page 16: How To Remove And Reinstall The Pullout Drawer

    REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION HOW TO REMOVE AND REINSTALL 3. Remove the screws of the rail on both sides. THE PULLOUT DRAWER w w CAUTION • To avoid possible injury or product or property damage, you will need two people to perform the following instructions.

  • Page 17: Reinstalling Pullout Drawer

    REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION HOW TO REMOVE AND REINSTALL 3. Lower door into final position and tighten the screws (3). Make sure you have a right rail THE PULLOUT DRAWER cover for each side. w w CAUTION • To avoid possible injury or product or property damage, you will need two people to perform the following instructions.

  • Page 18: Leveling And Door Alignment

    REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION LEVELING AND DOOR ALIGNMENT Door Alignment If the space between your doors is uneven, follow Leveling the instructions below to align the doors: After installing, secure the product with the LEG 1. With one hand, lift up the door you want to not to move left or right.

  • Page 19: Using Your Refrigerator

    USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR ENSURING PROPER AIR CONTROL PANEL FEATURES CIRCULATION • For complete details on button functions, see pages 19-22 In order to ensure proper temperatures, air must flow between the refrigerator and freezer sections. As shown in the illustration below, air enters at top of freezer and circulates down.

  • Page 20: The Led Display

    USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR THE LED DISPLAY OPERATING THE DISPENSER The LED display shows the temperature settings, Dispensing Cubed Ice dispenser options, water filter, door alarm, and Press the ICE & WATER locking status messages. button to illuminate the Cubed Ice icon. DISPENSER SELECTION INDICATOR Press the push switch with a glass or other...

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Temperatures And Display

    USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURES Temperature Display AND DISPLAY To change the temperature display from Fahrenheit to Celsius: Adjust Freezer Temperature To adjust the temperature in the freezer compartment, press the FREEZER button to cycle through the the range of available settings. •...

  • Page 22: Setting The Functions

    USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR SETTING THE FUNCTIONS Resetting The Filter Indicator When the water filter Press the button for the desired function to view indicator turns on, you have and select other settings. to change the water filter. After changing the filter, Setting The Dispenser Lock press and hold the FILTER button for 3 seconds to turn...

  • Page 23: In-Door Ice Bin

    USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 2. To remove the in-door ice bin, grip the front IN-DOOR ICE BIN handle, slightly lift the lower part, and slowly w w CAUTION pull out the bin as shown. • Keep hands and tools out of the ice bin door and dispenser chute.

  • Page 24: Adjusting Control Settings

    USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR ADJUSTING CONTROL SETTINGS FOOD STORAGE GUIDE Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight before making final adjustments. It is best to wait and moisture-proof material unless otherwise 24 hours before doing this.

  • Page 25: Storing Frozen Food

    USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR STORING FROZEN FOOD REFRIGERATOR SECTION NOTE: For further information about preparing REFRIGERATOR SHELVES food for freezing or food storage times, check a The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to freezer guide or a reliable cookbook. meet your individual storage needs. Your model Packaging may have glass or wire shelves.

  • Page 26: Crisper Humidity Control

    USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR CRISPER HUMIDITY CONTROL MODULAR DOOR BIN You can control the amount of humidity in the The door bins are removable for easy cleaning moisture-sealed crispers. Store vegetables or and adjusting. fruits requiring more or less humidity in separate 1.

  • Page 27: ❿ ❿ Freezer Section

    USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR FREEZER SECTION PULL OUT DRAWER To remove the drawer, push in the tabs DURABASE both sides of the drawer and lift up on the front 1. To remove the Durabase, push it back to the end as much as possible. Tilt up the front of the Durabase and pull straight out.

  • Page 28: Replacing The Water Filter

    USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR REPLACING THE WATER FILTER 3. Twist the cartridge right about 1/4 turn. You will feel a stop and the locked symbol It is recommended that you replace the filter should now be lined up with the indicator line. when the water filter indicator light turns on or the water dispenser or icemaker noticeably decreases production.

  • Page 29: Care And Cleaning

    CARE AND CLEANING INSIDE WALLS (allow freezer to w w WARNING warm up so cloth won’t stick) To help remove odors, you can wash the inside of the refrigerator with a mixture of baking soda and warm water. Mix 2 tablespoons baking soda to 1 quart of water (26 g soda to 1 liter water.) Be sure the baking soda is completely dissolved so does it not scratch the surfaces of the...

  • Page 30: Power Interruptions

    CARE AND CLEANING POWER INTERRUPTIONS WHEN YOU MOVE 1. If the power will be out for 24 hours or less, When you are moving your refrigerator to a new keep all refrigerator doors closed to help foods home, follow these steps to prepare it for the stay cold and frozen.

  • Page 31: About The Automatic Icemaker

    ABOUT THE AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER NOTE: If the cube size is smaller or larger than w w WARNING you expected, you can regulate the size with the cube size button. Every time you press the cube size button, the Personal Injury Hazard indicator moves up on light.

  • Page 32: Connecting The Water Line

    CONNECTING THE WATER LINE BEFORE YOU BEGIN WHAT YOU WILL NEED This water line installation is not warranted by the • Copper Tubing, 1/4≤ outer refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer. Follow these diameter to connect the instructions carefully to minimize the risk of refrigerator to the water expensive water damage.

  • Page 33: Installation Instructions

    CONNECTING THE WATER LINE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 5. TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently washer begins to swell. used drinking water line. NOTE: Do not overtighten or you may crush 1.
  • Page 34 CONNECTING THE WATER LINE 8. FLUSH OUT THE TUBING 10. TURN THE WATER ON AT THE SHUTOFF VALVE Turn the main water supply on and flush out Tighten any connections that leak. the tubing until the water Reattach the compressor compartment is clear.

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE UNDERSTANDING SOUNDS YOU • The defrost timer will click when the automatic defrost cycle begins and ends. The thermostat MAY HEAR control (or refrigerator control, depending on the Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your model) will also click when cycling on and off. old one didn’t make.
  • Page 36 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Check if… Then… ❿¤Modern refrigerators with more storage The refrigerator that was replaced was COMPRESSOR MOTOR an older model. space require more operating time. ❿¤The motor will run longer under warm SEEMS TO The room temperature is hotter than RUN TOO normal.
  • Page 37 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Check if… Then… ❿ Discard first few batches of ice to avoid ICE HAS OFF- The icemaker was recently installed. TASTE OR discolored or off-flavored ice. ODOR ❿ Throw away old ice and make new The ice has been stored for too long. supply.
  • Page 38 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Check if… Then… ❿ Locate air vents by using your hand to TEMPERATURE The air vents are blocked. Cold air IS TOO WARM circulates from the freezer to the fresh sense airflow and move all packages OR THERE IS food section and back again through that block vents and restrict airflow.
  • Page 39 MEMO...

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