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LG LPCS34886C Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
FRENCH DOOR
REFRIGERATOR
Please read this owner's manual thoroughly before
operating and keep it handy for reference at all times.
LPCS34886C
www.lg.com

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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. LPCS34886C www.lg.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Storing Food PRODUCT FEATURES - Food Preservation Location - Food Storage Tips - Storing Frozen Food IMPORTANT SAFETY Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves INSTRUCTIONS - Detaching the Shelf - Assembling the Shelf - Using the Folding Shelf - When Closing the Door COMPONENTS Big Fresh Zone...

  • Page 3: Product Features

    PRODUCT FEATURES PRODUCT FEATURES * Depending on the model, some of the following functions may not be available. DOOR ALARM The Door Alarm function is designed to prevent refrigerator malfunctioning that could occur if a refrigerator door or freezer door remains open. If a refrigerator door or freezer door is left open for more than 60 seconds, a warning alarm sounds at 30 second intervals until it is closed.

  • 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...

  • 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 LED Display Displays the refrigerator and freezer’s target temperatures and the water filter condition.

  • Page 8: Refrigerator Interior

    COMPONENTS Refrigerator Interior LED Interior Lamp Folding Shelf The interior lamps light up the inside of the refrigerator. Water filter Dairy Corner Purifies water. Used to preserve dairy products. NOTE Cheese & Butter Bin The filter should be replaced every Cheese &...

  • 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 5 Leveling and Door water supply and Alignment water line NOTE...

  • Page 10: Specifications

    INSTALLATION Specifications The appearance and specifications listed in this manual may vary due to constant product improvements. Bottom-freezer refrigerator model LPCS34886C Description French door refrigerator Electrical requirements 115 VAC @ 60 Hz Min. / Max. Water pressure 20–120 psi (138–827 kPa) Dimensions 35 7/8”...

  • 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 Doors Ambient Temperature Install this appliance in an area where the Removing the Left Refrigerator Door temperature is between 55°F (13°C) and 110°F (43°C). If the temperature around the appliance is too low or high, cooling ability may be Remove the screw from the hinge cover adversely affected.
  • Page 13 INSTALLATION Removing the Right Refrigerator Rotate the hinge lever counterclockwise 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 14 INSTALLATION Assembling the Freezer Doors Lift the door from the middle hinge pin and remove the door. Lower the door onto the lower hinge pin. Lower hinge CAUTION Position the middle hinge pin in place to hold the door and insert the inner hinge Place the door, inside facing up, on a bolt.
  • Page 15 INSTALLATION Assembling the Right Refrigerator Door Connect the wire harness 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 16 INSTALLATION Assembling the Left Refrigerator Connect all the wire harnesses. Door 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. Install the refrigerator door onto the middle hinge. Make sure that the door-switch located inside the cover is tightly connected.

  • Page 17: Connecting The Water Line

    INSTALLATION Connecting the Water Line Water Pressure The water pressure must be 20–120 psi or Before You Begin 138–827 kPa or 1.4–8.4 kgf/cm² on models without a water filter and 40–120 psi or 276–827 This water line installation is not covered by the kPa or 2.8–8.4 kgf/cm²...

  • Page 18: What You Will Need

    INSTALLATION What You Will Need Water Line Installation Instructions ¼ in. outer diameter, to Copper Tubing, WARNING connect the refrigerator to the water supply. Be sure both ends of the tubing When using any electrical device are cut square. (such as a power drill) during To determine how installation, be sure the device is much tubing you need:...
  • Page 19 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.

  • Page 20: 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 21: Leveling

    INSTALLATION Leveling Door Alignment After installing, plug the refrigerator’s power Leveling the doors may not be possible when cord into a 3-prong grounded outlet and push the floor is not level, or is of weak or poor the refrigerator into the final position. construction.

  • Page 22: Freezer Door Alignment

    INSTALLATION Freezer Door Alignment Method 2, only allows a maximum of 3mm of adjustment) Method 1 is recommended. (1) Use the wider side of the number For freezer doors, use spanner spanner to unscrew the locking nut. Unscrew nut (2) Use the narrower side of the spanner to turn the adjustment hinge pin ( clockwise or ( ) counterclockwise,...

  • Page 23: 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 24: Control Panel

    HOW TO USE Control Panel * Depending on the model, some of the following functions may not be available. Control Panel Features Ice Plus This function increases both ice making and freezing capabilities. When you press the Ice Plus button, the graphic will illuminate in the display and will continue for 24 hours.
  • Page 25 HOW TO USE Control Panel Features (continued) Lock Replace Air Filter The Lock function disables every other button When the Replace Filter icon turns on, the air on the display. filter needs to be replaced. After replacing the air filter, press and hold the Fresh Air Filter When power is initially connected to the button for three seconds to turn the icon light refrigerator, the Lock function is off.

  • Page 26: Automatic Icemaker

    HOW TO USE Automatic Icemaker Turning the Automatic Icemaker On or Off * Depending on the model, some of the To turn the automatic icemaker On/Off, press following functions may not be available. the power switch on the icemaker on (I) or off (O).
  • Page 27 HOW TO USE Preparing For Vacation When You Should Turn the Icemaker Off Turn the icemaker off, and shut off the water supply to the refrigerator. When the water supply will be shut off for several hours. NOTE When the ice bin is removed for more than one or two minutes.

  • Page 28: 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. Adjustable refrigerator shelf Adjustable shelves to meet your individual storage needs.

  • Page 29: 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 30: Adjusting The Refrigerator Shelves

    HOW TO USE Storing Frozen Food (continued) Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves Packaging The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable Successful freezing depends on correct to meet your individual storage needs. Your packaging. When you close and seal the model may have either glass or wire shelves. package, it must not allow air or moisture in or out.

  • Page 31: Using The Folding Shelf

    HOW TO USE Using the Folding Shelf When Closing the Door You can store taller items, such as containers or bottles, by simply pushing the front half of the shelf underneath the back half of the shelf. Pull the front of the shelf firmly toward you to return to a full shelf.

  • Page 32: Big Fresh Zone

    HOW TO USE Big Fresh Zone Assembling the Big Fresh Zone Drawer Removing the Big Fresh Zone Drawer Slightly tilt up the front of the drawer and insert the rollers on the sides into the Pull the drawer out to full extension. guides.

  • Page 33: Removing/Assembling The Fresh Zone Compartment

    HOW TO USE Removing/Assembling the Assembling the Fresh Zone compartment Fresh Zone compartment Removing the Fresh Zone compartment Lift the Fresh Zone compartment at an angle and place it into the refrigerator compartment. Open the refrigerator doors all the way. Clear off and remove all refrigerator shelves.

  • Page 34: Easyreach

    HOW TO USE EasyReach™ Tilt Bin Store vegetables here that you plan to eat soon. The EasyReach™ compartments are slightly cooler than the shelf or door bin areas, so they are a convenient place to store dairy snacks or other small items you want to keep especially cold.

  • Page 35: Door-In-Door

    HOW TO USE Opening the Door-in-Door Case Door-In-Door To open the right Door-in-Door case, slightly push The Door-In-Door compartments allow for easy the marked area to pop it open. access to commonly used beverages and food items. The Door-in-Door case is removable for easy cleaning and adjustment.

  • Page 36: Removing The Door-In-Door Compartment

    HOW TO USE Removing the Door-In-Door Move the EasyLift Compartments bin to the top of the compartment, where the upper door bin was CAUTION removed. (See page 37 for instructions on moving Remove contents from the Door-in-Door the EasyLift bin.) compartments before disassembly.

  • Page 37: Easylift Bin

    HOW TO USE EasyLift Bin Freezer Drawer Use the upper compartments to store Move the EasyLift bin up and down easily and packaged frozen foods and frequently-used conveniently as necessary. foods. To move the EasyLift Bin up or down, remove Use the lower compartment for larger frozen all items from the door bin first.

  • Page 38: Removing The Ice Storage Bin

    HOW TO USE Assembling the Freezer Drawer Removing the Ice Storage Bin Raise the front of the drawer slightly and Pull the upper drawer open to full insert the rollers on the drawer's sides into extension. the guides in the freezer compartment. Lift up the Ice Storage Bin.

  • Page 39: Assembling The Ice Storage Bin

    HOW TO USE Refrigerator/Freezer Door Bins Assembling the Ice Storage Bin You can store small packaged frozen food With the upper drawer pulled out to full in the freezer door bins, or small packaged extension, insert the Ice Storage Bin. refrigerated food or beverages in the refrigerator door bins, such as milk, water, juice, beer, etc.

  • Page 40: 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 41: Replacing The Fresh Air Filter

    MAINTENANCE Replacing the Fresh Air Filter Replacing the Water Filter It is recommended that you replace the air filter: It is recommended that you replace the water filter: Approximately every six months. proximately every six months. When the CHANGE FILTER light turns on. When the water filter indicator turns on.
  • Page 42 Pull the water filter Visit your local dealer or distributor downward and pull Web: Find Parts & Accessories from out. Make sure to Support section of lg.com rotate the filter down Call : 1-800-243-0000 (USA) completely before 1-888-542-2623 (Canada) pulling it out of the Part number of the replacement water manifold hole.
  • Page 43 MAINTENANCE Performance Data Sheet Model: LG ADQ36006101-S Use Replacement Cartridge: ADQ36006101 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 Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown Manufactured for LG®Electronics by CUNO quality without adequate disinfection before Incorporated 400 Research Parkway Meriden, or after the system. Systems certified for CT 06450 U.S.A Worldwide: 203-237-5541...
  • Page 45 MAINTENANCE...

  • Page 46: Smart Diagnosis

    Press and hold the Freezer button for three Smart Diagnosis™ feature when instructed seconds while continuing to hold your phone to do so by the LG call center agent. The to the speaker. transmission sounds that you will hear are 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 Icemaker is not Refrigerator was recently It may take up to 24 hours for each compartment making ice. installed or icemaker recently to reach the desired temperature and for the connected. icemaker to begin making ice. Icemaker not turned on.
  • Page 53 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 54 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.

  • Page 55: 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 56 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 57 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 58 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.

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