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- Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR Please read this owner's manual thoroughly before operating and keep it handy for reference at all times. LMXC23746* www.lg.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS PRODUCT FEATURES HOW TO USE Before Use Control Panel IMPORTANT SAFETY - Control Panel Features INSTRUCTIONS In-Door Ice Bin - Detaching the In-Door Ice Bin - Assembling the In-Door Ice Bin COMPONENTS Automatic Icemaker - Turning the Automatic Icemaker On or Off Refrigerator Exterior - When You Should Turn the Icemaker Off... -
Page 3: Product Features
PRODUCT FEATURES PRODUCT FEATURES * Depending on the model, some of the following functions may not be available. FILTERED WATER AND ICE DISPENSER The water dispenser dispenses fresh, chilled water. The ice dispenser dispenses cubed and crushed ice. DOOR ALARM The Door Alarm function is designed to prevent refrigerator malfunctioning that could occur if a refrigerator door or freezer drawer remains open. -
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETy INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE. 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 5 IMPORTANT SAFETy INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using your product, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: This product is not to be used for special purposes such as the storage of medicine or test materials or for use on ships, etc.
- Page 6 If the refrigerator is disconnected from the power supply, you should wait for at least five minutes before plugging it back in. If you notice a chemical or burning plastic smell or see smoke, unplug the refrigerator immediately and contact your LG Electronics Service Center. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
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Page 7: Components
COMPONENTS COMPONENTS Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features of your refrigerator. *The appearance and specifications of the actual product may differ depending on the model. Refrigerator Exterior Handle Filtered Water and Opens and closes Ice Dispenser the door. -
Page 8: Refrigerator Interior
COMPONENTS Refrigerator Interior Dairy Product Bin Used to preserve dairy LED interior lamps products. The interior lamps light up the inside of the refrigerator. Adjustable Refrigerator Shelf The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet your individual storage needs. Indoor Ice Bin Ice cubes are automatically produced. -
Page 9: Installation
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Installation Overview Please read the following installation instructions first after purchasing this product or transporting it to another location. 1 Unpacking your 2 Choosing the proper 3 Disassembling/Assembling refrigerator location 4 Connecting the water 5 Leveling and Door supply and water line Alignment NOTE... -
Page 10: Specifications
INSTALLATION Specifications The appearance and specifications listed in this manual may vary due to constant product improvements. 35 3/4” (W) X 32 1/8” (D) X 70 1/4” (H), 44” (D w/door open) Dimensions 908 mm (W) X 814 mm (D) X 1785 mm (H), 1120 mm (D w/ door open) Net weight 330 lb. -
Page 11: Unpacking Your Refrigerator
INSTALLATION Unpacking Your Refrigerator Choosing the Proper Location Select a place where a water supply can WARNING be easily connected for the automatic icemaker. Use two or more people to move and install the refrigerator. Failure to do so NOTE can result in back or other injury. -
Page 12: Ambient Temperature
INSTALLATION Removing/Assembling the Ambient Temperature Refrigerator Door Handles 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 NOTE is too low or high, cooling ability may be When it is necessary to move the adversely affected. -
Page 13: Removing/Assembling The Freezer Drawer Handle
INSTALLATION Removing/Assembling the Removing/Assembling the Freezer Drawer Handle Doors and Drawers Removing the Handle When it is necessary to move the refrigerator through a narrow opening, removing the doors is the recommended procedure. Loosen the set screws located on the lower side of the handle with a in. -
Page 14: Removing The Left Refrigerator Door
INSTALLATION Removing the Left Refrigerator Door Remove the cover and pull out the tube Disconnect all wire harnesses The water supply is connected to the upper right part of the rear surface of the refrigerator. Remove the ring in the joint area. -
Page 15: Removing The Right Refrigerator Door
INSTALLATION Removing the Right Refrigerator Rotate the hinge lever clockwise. Door Lift the top hinge free of the hinge lever latch. Remove the top hinge cover screw Lift the hook (not visible), located at the bottom of the front side of the cover with a flat-head screwdriver. -
Page 16: Assembling The Right Refrigerator Door
INSTALLATION Assembling the Right Refrigerator Connect the wire harness Door Install the right-side door first. Make sure that the plastic sleeve is inserted in the bottom of the door. Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin as shown in the figure. Make sure that the door-switch located inside the cover is tightly connected. -
Page 17: Assembling The Left Refrigerator Door
INSTALLATION Assembling the Left Refrigerator Push the water supply tube into the hole Door on the top case and pull it through the backplate. Install the left refrigerator door after the right door is installed. Make sure that the plastic sleeve is inserted in the bottom of the door. -
Page 18: Removing The Customchill™ Drawer
INSTALLATION Removing the CustomChill™ Drawer NOTE Pull the drawer open to full extension. Collet Remove the basket by lifting the basket Tube from the rail system. Insert Line 1) Gently insert the tube until only one line shows on the tube. NOTE (Correct) Before removing the CustomChill™... -
Page 19: Assembling The Customchill™ Drawer
INSTALLATION Assembling the CustomChill™ Drawer Grasp the drawer on each side and pull it up to separate it from the rails. Use both hands to pull out the rails simultaneously until they are both fully extended. CAUTION Do not hold the handle when removing or replacing the drawer. -
Page 20: Removing The Freezer Drawer
INSTALLATION Removing the Freezer Drawer Reconnect the wire harness to the connection at the end of the right rail by aligning the two ends and pushing them CAUTION together until you hear a click. The tabs should snap back into place. Tug gently to Use two or more people to remove and make sure the connection is secure. -
Page 21: Come Off And It Could Cause Personal
INSTALLATION Remove the middle drawer by pulling the With both hands, grip both sides of the drawer out to full extension. Lift the front drawer and pull it up to remove it from the of the drawer up, then pull it straight out. rails. -
Page 22: Assembling The Freezer Drawer
INSTALLATION Assembling the Freezer Drawer Insert the the top pullout drawer into the frame, and push the drawer back into place Use both hands to pull out the rails until you hear a click. simultaneously until they are both fully extended. -
Page 23: Connecting The Water Line
INSTALLATION Connecting the Water Line Before You Begin CAUTION This water line installation is not covered by the Wear eye protection during installation refrigerator warranty. Follow these instructions to prevent injury. carefully to minimize the risk of expensive water damage. If the water pressure from the reverse osmosis system is less than 20 psi or 138 kPa or 1.4 kgf/ Water hammer (water banging in the pipes) in... -
Page 24: Water Line Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION Water Line Installation Instructions If your existing copper water line has a flared fitting at the end, you will need an adapter (available at plumbing supply WARNING stores) to connect the water line to the When using any electrical device refrigerator OR you (such as a power drill) during can cut off the flared... - Page 25 INSTALLATION FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water Place the compression nut and ferrule pipe with the pipe clamp. (sleeve) for the copper tubing onto the end of the tubing and connect it to the shutoff valve.
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Page 26: Turning On The Power
INSTALLATION Turning On The Power TURN THE WATER ON AT THE SHUTOFF VALVE Tighten any connections that leak. Plug in the refrigerator. CAUTION CAUTION Check to see if leaks occur at the water Connect to a rated power outlet. line connections. Have a certified electrician check the wall outlet and wiring for proper grounding. -
Page 27: Leveling And Door Alignment
INSTALLATION Leveling and Door Alignment Door Alignment Leveling The left refrigerator door has an adjustable nut, After installing, plug the refrigerator’s power located on the bottom hinge, to raise and lower cord into a 3-prong grounded outlet and push the door for proper alignment. the refrigerator into the final position. -
Page 28: How To Use
HOW TO USE HOW TO USE Before use Clean the refrigerator. Clean your refrigerator thoroughly and wipe off all dust that accumulated during shipping. CAUTION Do not scratch the refrigerator with a sharp object or use a detergent that contains alcohol, a flammable liquid or an abrasive when removing any tape or adhesive from the refrigerator,. -
Page 29: Control Panel
HOW TO USE Control Panel * Depending on the model, some of the following functions may not be available. Control Panel Features Ice Type Press the Ice Type button to choose either cubed or crushed ice. The cubed or crushed ice icon will illuminate. - Page 30 HOW TO USE Control Panel Features (continued) ( On some Change Filter Lock models) When the Change Filter icon turns on, the air The Lock function disables every other button filter needs to be replaced. After replacing the on the display. air filter, press and hold the Fresh Air Filter button for three seconds to turn the icon light When power is initially connected to the...
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Page 31: In-Door Ice Bin
HOW TO USE In-Door Ice Bin * Depending on the model, some of the To remove the in-door ice bin, grip the following functions may not be available. front handle, slightly lift the lower part, and slowly pull out the bin as shown. CAUTION Keep hands and tools out of the ice compartment door and dispenser chute. -
Page 32: Automatic Icemaker
HOW TO USE Automatic Icemaker Water fills the ice tray. * Depending on the model, some of the following functions may not be available. Ice is made in the automatic icemaker and sent to the dispenser. The icemaker will produce 70~182 cubes in a 24-hour period, depending on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of door openings and... -
Page 33: When You Should Turn The Icemaker Off
HOW TO USE Automatic Icemaker When You Should Turn the Icemaker Off (continued) When the water supply will be shut off for several hours. CAUTION When the ice bin is removed for more The first ice and water dispensed may than one or two minutes. -
Page 34: Ice And Water Dispenser
HOW TO USE Ice and Water Dispenser Incorrect Way Correct Way * Depending on the model, some of the following functions may not be available. Water CAUTION Keep children away from the dispenser to prevent children playing with or damaging the controls. Dispenser Water switch CAUTION... -
Page 35: Storing Food
HOW TO USE Storing Food Food Preservation Location Each compartment inside the refrigerator is designed to store different types of food. Store your food in the optimal space to enjoy the freshest taste. Vegetable storage Dairy Product Bin (Crisper) Preserves vegetables and fruit. -
Page 36: Food Storage Tips
HOW TO USE Storing Frozen Food Food Storage Tips * The following tips may not be applicable NOTE depending on the model. Check a freezer guide or a reliable cookbook for further information about preparing food Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight for freezing or food storage times. -
Page 37: Humidity Controlled Crisper
HOW TO USE Storing Frozen Food (continued) Humidity Controlled Crisper Packaging * Depending on the model, some of the following functions may not be available. Successful freezing depends on correct packaging. When you close and seal the The crispers provide fresher tasting fruit package, it must not allow air or moisture in or and vegetables by letting you easily control out. -
Page 38: Detaching And Assembling The Storage Bins
HOW TO USE Detaching and Assembling the To Remove the Glass Storage Bins (Pantry drawer not shown for clarity) Lift up the glass under the crisper cover, and Humidity Controlled Crisper pull up and out. To remove, pull out the Crisper to full extension, lift the front up, and pull straight out. -
Page 39: Customchill™ Drawer
HOW TO USE CustomChill™ Drawer The CustomChill™ Drawer provides storage space with a variable temperature control that Control Panel can be adjusted to keep the compartment either colder or warmer than the refrigerator. Setting the Temperature Control Lock Press the Select/Lock button repeatedly to The control panel can also be locked to prevent toggle through the four temperature settings. -
Page 40: Adjusting The Refrigerator Shelves
HOW TO USE Adjusting the Refrigerator Using the Folding Shelf Shelves You can store taller items, such as a gallon container or bottles, by simply pushing the The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable front half of the shelf underneath the back half to meet your individual storage needs. -
Page 41: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Cleaning Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically; however, clean both sections about once a month to prevent odors. Wipe up spills immediately. Always unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. General Cleaning Tips Inside Walls (allow freezer to warm up so the cloth will not stick) Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. -
Page 42: Replacing The Fresh Air Filter
MAINTENANCE Replacing the Fresh Air Filter Replacing the Water Filter It is recommended that you replace the air filter: NOTE This refrigerator does not require a filter Approximately every six months. bypass plug when the filter is not in place. When the CHANGE FILTER light turns on. - Page 43 MAINTENANCE Performance Data Sheet Use Replacement Cartridge: ADQ73613401 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 44 The disposable filter cartridge must be replaced every six months, at the rated capacity or if a noticeable reduction in flow rate occurs. NSF is a trademark of NSF International. LG is a trademark of LG Corp. MCM Co..Ltd.
- Page 45 MAINTENANCE California Department of Public Health Certification 14-3015...
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Page 46: Smart Diagnosis
1-800-243-0000. Only use the Press and hold the Freezer button for three Smart Diagnosis™ feature when instructed seconds while to do so by the LG call center agent. The continuing to transmission sounds that you will hear are hold your phone normal and sound similar to a fax machine. -
Page 47: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Review the Troubleshooting section before calling for service; doing so will save you both time and money. Problem Possible Causes Solutions Refrigerator and The refrigerator control is set to Turn the control ON. Refer to the Setting the Freezer section OFF (some models). - Page 48 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Causes Solutions Refrigerator or Refrigerator was recently It may take up to 24 hours for each compartment Freezer section is installed. to reach the desired temperature. too warm. Air vents are blocked. Rearrange items to allow air to flow throughout the compartment.
- Page 49 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Causes Solutions Interior moisture Doors are opened often or for When the doors are opened often or for long buildup. long periods of time. periods of time, warm, humid air enters the compartment. This raises the temperature and moisture level within the compartment.
- Page 50 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Causes Solutions Frost or ice Condensation from food with a This is normal for food items with a high water crystals on frozen high water content has frozen content. food (inside of inside of the food package. sealed package).
- Page 51 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Causes Solutions Icemaker is not Doors are opened often or for If the doors of the unit are opened often, ambient making enough long periods of time. air will warm the refrigerator which will prevent ice (continued). the unit from maintaining the set temperature.
- Page 52 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Causes Solutions Not dispensing Doors are not closed Ice will not dispense if any of the refrigerator ice. completely. doors are left open. Infrequent use of the dispenser. Infrequent use of the ice dispenser will cause the cubes to stick together over time, which will prevent them from properly dispensing.
- Page 53 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Causes Solutions Not dispensing New installation or water line Dispense 2.5 gallons of water (flush for water. recently connected. approximately 5 minutes) to remove trapped air and contaminants from the system. Do not dispense the entire 2.5 gallon amount continuously.
- Page 54 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Causes Solutions Ice has bad taste Water supply contains minerals A water filter may need to be installed to or odor. such as sulfur. eliminate taste and odor problems. NOTE: In some cases, a filter may not help. It may not be possible to remove all minerals / odor / taste in all water supplies.
- Page 55 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Causes Solutions Icemaker is Icemaker shutoff (arm/sensor) Empty the ice bin. If your icemaker is equipped making too much is obstructed. with an ice shutoff arm, make sure that the arm ice. moves freely. If your icemaker is equipped with the electronic ice shutoff sensor, make sure that there is a clear path between the two sensors.
- Page 56 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Causes Solutions Pulsating or Your refrigerator is designed Normal Operation High-Pitched to run more efficiently to keep Sound your food items at the desired temperature. The high efficiency compressor may cause your new refrigerator to run longer than your old one, but it is still more energy efficient than previous models.
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Page 57: Warranty
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 58 Call 1-800-243-0000 (24 hours a day, 365 days a year) and select the appropriate option from the menu, or visit our website at http://www.lg.com Or by mail: LG Customer Information Center: P. O. Box 240007, 201 James Record Road Huntsville, Alabama 35813 ATTN: CIC...
- Page 59 WARRANTY: Should your LG Refrigerator (“Product”) fail due to a defect in material or workmanship under normal home use during the warranty period set forth below, 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 60 6. Damage resulting from the misuse, abuse, improper installation, repair, or maintenance of the Product. Improper repair includes use of parts not approved or specified by LG Canada. 7. Damage or product failure caused by unauthorized modification or alteration, or use for other than its intended purpose, or resulting from any water leakage due to improper installation.