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OWNER'S MANUAL
SIDE BY SIDE
REFRIGERATOR
Please read this owner's manual thoroughly before
operating and keep it handy for reference at all times.
Model Name*=color number
LSXS22423*
MFL62884312
www.lg.com

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL SIDE BY SIDE REFRIGERATOR Please read this owner’s manual thoroughly before operating and keep it handy for reference at all times. Model Name*=color number LSXS22423* MFL62884312 www.lg.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS PRODUCT FEATURES HOW TO USE Before Use IMPORTANT SAFETY Control Panel INSTRUCTIONS - Airfl ow - Control Panel Features COMPONENTS Automatic Icemaker - When You Should Turn the Icemaker Off Refrigerator Exterior - Normal Sounds You May Hear Refrigerator Interior - Preparing for Vacation Ice Storage Bin...

  • 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 HUMIDITY CONTROLLED CRISPER The Humidity Controlled Crisper is designed to help keep your fruits and vegetables fresh and crisp.

  • 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 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: y This product is not to be used for special y In refrigerators with automatic icemakers, purposes such as the storage of medicine avoid contact with the moving parts...
  • Page 6 Be careful refrigerator immediately and contact closing doors when children are nearby. your LG Electronics Service Center. y If you store food improperly, be aware that it may fall and cause injury. y Do not use aerosols near the refrigera- tor.

  • 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 Freezer Preserves frozen food. Refrigerator Control Panel Preserves food.

  • Page 8: Refrigerator Interior

    COMPONENTS Refrigerator Interior Refrigerator Freezer Refrigerator Light (LED) Compartment Compartment Dairy Corner Automatic Water Filter Icemaker Freezer Refrigerator Shelves Shelf Freezer Snack Light (LED) Freezer Shelves Refrigerator Freezer Door Bins Door Bins Vegetable Freezer Drawers Drawer Freezer Door Bin Base Grille NOTE Parts, features and options vary by model.

  • 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 NOTE Connect to potable water supply only, 4 Connecting the water 5 Leveling and Door supply and water line Alignment...

  • Page 10: Unpacking Your Refrigerator

    INSTALLATION Unpacking Your Refrigerator Choosing the Proper Location y Select a place where a water supply can WARNING be easily connected for the automatic y Use two or more people to move and icemaker. install the refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

  • Page 11: Ambient Temperature

    INSTALLATION Ambient Temperature Removing/Assembling the Install this appliance in an area where the Refrigerator Door Handles temperature is between 55°F (13°C) and 110°F (43°C). If the temperature around the appli- NOTE ance is too low or high, cooling ability may be When it is necessary to move the refrigerator adversely affected.

  • Page 12: Removing/Assembling The Refrigerator Doors

    INSTALLATION 3. Rotate the hinge lever (3) clockwise. Lift Removing/Assembling the the upper hinge (4) free of the hinge lever Refrigerator Doors latch (5). When it is necessary to move the refrigerator NOTE: Regardless of hinge lever type, removal through a narrow opening, removing the doors process is the same.

  • Page 13: Reinstalling The Right (Refrigerator) Door

    INSTALLATION 2. Use a fl at blade screwdriver to pry back the Reinstalling the Left (Freezer) Door hooks (not shown) of the hinge cover (2) from the top of the refrigerator cabinet. Lift up the cover. 3. Disconnect all the wire harnesses (3). 4.

  • Page 14: Connecting The Water Line

    INSTALLATION Connecting the Water Line CAUTION Wear eye protection during installation to Before You Begin prevent injury. This water line installation is not covered by the refrigerator warranty. Follow these instructions If the water pressure from the reverse osmosis carefully to minimize the risk of expensive water system is less than 21 psi or 1.5 kgf/cm2 (takes damage.
  • Page 15 INSTALLATION y If your existing copper water line has a flared fitting at the end, you will need an adapter (available at plumbing supply stores) to connect the water line to the refrigerator OR you can cut off the flared fitting with a tube cutter and then use a compression fitting.

  • Page 16: Water Line Installation Instructions

    INSTALLATION Water Line Installation Instructions FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe clamp. WARNING Pipe Clamp y When using any electrical device (such as a power drill) during installation, be sure the device is battery powered, Vertical Cold double insulated or grounded in a Water Pipe...

  • Page 17: Turning On The Power

    INSTALLATION NOTE CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE y If your refrigerator does not have a water Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for copper tubing onto the end of filter, we recommend installing one. If the tubing and connect it to the shutoff your water supply has sand or particles valve.

  • Page 18: Leveling

    INSTALLATION Open both doors again and check to make Leveling sure that they close easily. If the doors do After installing, plug the refrigerator’s power not close easily, tilt the refrigerator slightly cord into a 3-prong grounded outlet and push more to the rear by turning both leveling the refrigerator into the final position.

  • Page 19: 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 y 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 20: Control Panel

    HOW TO USE Control Panel The refrigerator control functions as the ther- IMPORTANT: mostat for the entire appliance (refrigerator and Because air circulates between both sections, freezer sections). The colder the setting, the any odors formed in one section will transfer to longer the compressor will run to keep the tem- the other.

  • Page 21: Control Panel Features

    HOW TO USE Control Panel Features * Depending on the model, some of the following functions may not be available. Dispenser Figure 1 Select Cubed Ice, Water or Crushed Ice by pressing the Dispenser button repeatedly to choose the selection desired. The Cubed Ice, Water or Crushed Ice icon will light up to indi- cate your selection.
  • Page 22 HOW TO USE Water Filter Reset Demo Mode (For Store Use Only) The Demo Mode disables all cooling in the When the water filter indicator turns on, you refrigerator and freezer sections to conserve need to replace the water filter. After replacing energy while on display in a retail store.

  • Page 23: Automatic Icemaker

    HOW TO USE Automatic Icemaker WARNING Ice is made in the automatic icemaker and sent Personal Injury Hazard to the dispenser. The icemaker will produce 5 Avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejec- tor mechanism, or with the heating element cubes per cycle - approximately 90 cubes in a that releases the cubes.

  • Page 24: Ice Storage Bin

    HOW TO USE Automatic Icemaker (continued) Ice Storage Bin The ice bin stores the ice cubes made by the CAUTION icemaker. If you need to remove the ice storage bin, do so as follows: y The first ice and water dispensed may include particles or odor from the water supply line or the water tank.

  • Page 25: Ice And Water Dispenser

    HOW TO USE Ice and Water Dispenser * Depending on the model, some of the following functions may not be available. CAUTION Keep children away from the dispenser. Children may play with or damage the controls. Using the dispenser WARNING: Do not put your fingers up the ice chute opening.

  • Page 26: 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. Refrigerator shelf Ice storage bin Shelves to meet If a large amount your individual storage needs.

  • Page 27: Food Storage Tips

    HOW TO USE Food Storage Tips Storing Frozen Food * The following tips may not be applicable NOTE depending on the model. Check a freezer guide or a reliable cookbook Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight for further information about preparing food and moisture-proof material unless otherwise for freezing or food storage times.

  • Page 28: Humidity Controlled Crisper

    HOW TO USE Storing Frozen Food (continued) Humidity Controlled Crisper * Depending on the model, some of the Packaging following functions may not be available. Successful freezing depends on correct The crispers provide fresher tasting fruit and packaging. When you close and seal the vegetables by letting you easily control humidity package, it must not allow air or moisture in or inside the drawer.

  • Page 29: Detaching And Assembling The Storage Bins

    HOW TO USE Detaching and Assembling the Water Tank Storage Bins Crisper and Crisper Cover Tank pull out To remove the crisper compartment, the drawer to full extension , lift the front , and pull straight out. CAUTION: You will see the water tank while removing the Fresh Zone drawer.
  • Page 30 HOW TO USE Dairy Corner Detaching the Shelf Remove all items from the shelf. Lift the shelf from both front and rear and pull it toward you. CAUTION: Do not apply too much force To remove the Dairy Corner, simply lift the when pulling out the shelf.

  • Page 31: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Cleaning y Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically; however, clean both sections about once a month to prevent odors. y Wipe up spills immediately. y Always unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. General Cleaning Tips Inside Walls (allow freezer to warm up so the cloth will not stick) y Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

  • Page 32: Replacing The Water Filter

    Visit your local dealer or distributor to pull it out. Make Web: Find Parts & Accessories from sure to rotate the fil- Support section of lg.com ter down completely Call : 1-800-243-0000 (USA) before pulling it out of 1-888-542-2623 (Canada) the manifold hole.
  • Page 33 MAINTENANCE Performance Data Sheet 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 specifi ed in NSF/ANSI Standard 42 and Standard 53.
  • Page 34 Systems certified for and free of leaks. cyst reduction may be used on disin- fected water that may contain filterable Manufactured for LG Electronics by MCM Co., cysts. EPA Establishment # 070595- Ltd. 45-10, Nowon-Ri, Yiwol-Myun, Jinchun-Kun, MEX-001...
  • Page 35 MAINTENANCE...

  • Page 36: Smart Diagnosis

    After you hear three beeps, release the in Canada). Only Use the Smart Diagnosis Freezer button. feature when instructed to do so by the LG call center agent. The transmission sounds that you Keep the phone in place until the tone will hear are normal sounds similar to fax transmission has finished.

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Common Product Questions How long will it take for my ice bin to How do I unclog the ice dispenser fi ll completely? chute? Once the ice supply in the bin has been Eliminate the frost of ice fragments by re- moving the ice bin and clearing the chute completely exhausted, it may take up with a plastic utensil.

  • Page 38: Noises You Might Hear

    TROUBLESHOOTING Noises You Might Hear Noises You Might Hear Noise Possible Causes Solutions Clicking The defrost control will click when Normal Operation the automatic defrost cycle begins and ends. The thermostat control (or refrigerator control on some models) will also click when cycling on and off.

  • Page 39: Before Calling For Service

    TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service Review this section before calling for service; doing so will save you both time and money. Cooling Problem Possible Causes Solutions Refrigerator The refrigerator control is set Turn the control ON. Refer to the Setting the and Freezer to OFF (some models).
  • Page 40 TROUBLESHOOTING Cooling Problem Possible Causes Solutions Refrigerator or Refrigerator was recently It may take up to 24 hours for each compartment Freezer section installed. to reach the desired temperature. The air vents are blocked. Locate air vents by using your hand to sense is too warm.
  • Page 41 TROUBLESHOOTING Cooling 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 42 TROUBLESHOOTING Cooling/Ice & Water Problem Possible Causes Solutions Frost or ice Condensation from food This is normal for food items with a high water crystals with a high water content content. on frozen has frozen inside of the food (inside food package.
  • Page 43 TROUBLESHOOTING Ice & Water Problem Possible Causes Solutions Icemaker is not Refrigerator was recently It may take up to 24 hours for each compartment to making enough installed or icemaker recently reach the desired temperature and for the icemaker ice (continued). connected.
  • Page 44 TROUBLESHOOTING Ice & Water Problem Possible Causes Solutions Ice is not Doors are not closed Ice will not dispense if any of the refrigerator doors dispensing. completely. are left open. Infrequent use of the Infrequent use of the ice dispenser will cause dispenser.
  • Page 45 TROUBLESHOOTING Ice & Water Problem Possible Causes Solutions Water is not New installation or water line Dispense 2.5 gallons of water (fl ush for dispensing. 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 46 TROUBLESHOOTING Ice & Water/Parts & Features Problem Possible Causes Solutions Water has bad Water supply contains A water fi lter may need to be installed to eliminate taste or odor. minerals such as sulfur. taste and odor problems. Water fi lter has been Replacing the water fi...
  • Page 47 TROUBLESHOOTING Parts & Features Problem Possible Causes Solutions Refrigerator has The Air Filter may need to Set the Air Filter to the MAX setting. If the odor an unusual odor. be set to the MAX setting or does not go away within 24 hours, the fi lter may replaced.

  • Page 48: 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 49 LG Customer Information Center For inquiries or comments, visit www.lg.com or call: 1-800-243-0000 USA, Consumer User 1-888-865-3026 USA, Commercial User 1-888-542-2623 CANADA Register your product Online! www.lg.com...

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