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CON CONGELADOR INFERIOR Lea detenidamente este manual antes de empezar a utilizar el refrigerador y guárdelo como referencia para el futuro. Model Name/Nombre de Modelo ** LFC20770** P/No. MFL67241801 Rev.1 MFL67241801_1.indd 2 =color number/número de color www.lg.com 6/9/2011 12:31:38 PM...
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Warranty English Version Spanish Version Important Safety Instructions Requirements for Ground Connection Parts and Features Refrigerator Installation Unpacking Installation Installation of Base Grille How to remove and Install the Refrigerator Doors How to remove and Install Pull-Out Drawer Closing and Aligning the doors Using your Refrigerator Ensuring Proper Air Circulation Multi Flow...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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”...
The use of an extension cable will increase the amount of space needed behind the refrigerator. 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. WARNING 6/9/2011 12:31:41 PM...
Drawer Model 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. Refrigerator Temperature Control Refrigerator Light Shelves...
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.
HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS For moving the refrigerator through a house door, it might be necessary to remove refrigerator and freezer door handles. IMPORTANT: Before starting, turn off and unplug the refrigerator. Remove all food and the racks from the doors. 10 mm 1/4 in 3/8 in...
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• Loose the grounding screw (7) and the pins (8) located over the hinge, after, lift the hinge and remove it (9). • Remove the door and place it over its inner face to avoid scratching. 2. To install the refrigerator doors Right Door • Take the door and place it gently over the pin of the hinge (1).
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• Place the hinge’s lid (11) and screw the two screws (12). Check that the door is well installed. 3. To remove the refrigerator handle • Loose the screws (1) with the Allen tool 3/32” and remove the handle (2). • Remove the mounting screws with the 1/4”...
6. To install the freezer handle • Install the mounting screws over the door (1) place the handle over them (2) and tight the screws up (3). HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE PULL OUT DRAWER IMPORTANT: To avoid possible injury or damage to the product or your property, please use two people to perform the following instructions: 1.
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• With both hands, hold the center of the bar and push it in so that it is fit to both rails simultaneously. CAUTION: When removing the drawer, do not hold the handle. If it comes off, it could cause personal injury.
CLOSING AND ALIGNING THE DOORS Closing 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.
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.
ADJUSTING CONTROL SETTINGS Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding food. It is best to wait 24 hours before adding food to the refrigerator. The mid-settings indicated in the previous section should be correct for normal household refrigerator usage.
Packaging Recommendations: • Use sealed plastic containers. • Use plastic containers with a smooth surface. • Package with aluminum foil of high resistance. • Wrap with paper layered with plastic. • Use water proof plastic. • Use recommended plastic bags to store frozen foods. Follow these packaging or container instructions in order to reach the best freezing Do not use:...
Sliding Shelves (in some models) You can slide some of the shelves in your refrigerator towards inside or outside like explained below. • To slide the shelf towards the outside: Pull towards you, figure A. • To slide the shelf towards the inside: Push until it stops, figure B.
OPTIBIN CRISPERS The OptiBin crisper maintains fruits and vegetables fresh allowing you to easily control the humidity inside the drawers. The Optibin crispers include 1) a front humidity control and 2) a system that allows you to preserve or avoid humidity. Removing the Vegetable Drawer / Crisper • Slip out the drawer towards the outside until it stops (1).
DAIRY COMPARTMENT(in some models) • To remove the dairy compartment, simply lift it and pull straight out (1). • To replace the dairy compartment, slide it in above the desired location and push down until it stops (2). EGG COMPARTMENT (in some models) Keep the eggs compartment in an interior shelf, not in a door rack.
REFRIGERATOR CARE AND CLEANING WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD Do not use flammable cleaners. Not following these instructions can cause death, explosion or fire. The refrigerator, as well as the freezer, do their own de-freezing. This process does not prevent the build up of contaminants, therefore it is suggested that you clean both parts once a month;...
REFRIGERATOR CARE AND CLEANING POWER INTERRUPTIONS In case of a black out, call your electric company and ask how long it will last. In case of a 24 hour or less black out, do not open the refrigerator; this will keep the food fresh. In case of a longer black out, do one of the following options: •...
ABOUT THE AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER NOTE: The automatic Ice maker is only included in some models. Check your specifications of your refrigerator. WARNING PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD Avoid contact with any moving parts of the ejector mechanism or with the heater that releases the ice cubes.
BEFORE START The water source is not guaranteed by the refrigerator manufacturer. Follow instructions carefully in order to reduce damage. Air located inside the water pipes can cause hammering or tapping causing damage to the inner pipes or water spillage in the inside of the refrigerator. Call a qualified plumber to fix such hammering on the connections before installing the water pipe.
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3. DRILL A HOLE FOR THE VALVE Drill a 1/4” (6,35 mm) diameter hole water pipeline. Remove jagged edges produces after perforation. Make sure water does not reach the drill. Not performing the 1/4” (6,35 mm) perforation can lead to a low or smaller ice production.
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• Remove the ring plug (1) from the valve located at the top of such device. • Place compression nut and the ferule at the end of the pipeline. Insert pipeline into the connection valve as far as possible. Hold tightly while holding pipeline. Hold on to the pipe from the handles or grabbers located behind the refrigerator, loosing first the bolt holding the handle.
UNDERSTANDING SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR Your new refrigerator might produce certain noises that your previous refrigerator did not. It is normal if you worry. Most of the new sounds you will be hearing are actually normal and expected. Hard surfaces like walls or floor can increase sounds and make them sound louder than they really are.
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Problem STRANGE SOUNDS • The refrigerator is not correctly OR SNOOZING/ positioned. VIBRATIONS • The replaced refrigerator was an older model. • The room temperature is hotter than usual. • The door is being opened very often or there has been a big amount of IT LOOKS LIKE food in storage.
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Problem • The refrigerator is in defrosting THERE´S WATER IN cycle. THE DRAINING BIN • It’s more humid than usual. • The sounds may be normal for your REFRIGERATOR refrigerator. SEEMS TO MAKE TOO MUCH NOISE THE ICE MAKER IS • The smallest size of ice cubes is NOT PRODUCING selected.
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