IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE Safety Messages Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and follow all safety messages.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do not bend or pinch the power cord excessively or place heavy objects on it. Operation • This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: - staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; - farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Maintenance • Do not use a hair dryer to dry the inside of the refrigerator. • Do not light a candle to remove odors in the refrigerator. • In the event of a refrigerant leak, move flammable objects away from the refrigerator. Ensure the area is adequately ventilated and contact an authorized service center.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Risk of Fire and Flammable Materials This appliance contains a small amount of isobutane refrigerant (R600a), which is combustible. When transporting and installing the appliance, care should be taken to ensure that no parts of the refrigerating circuit are damaged. Refrigerant squirting out of the pipes could ignite or cause an eye injury.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW PRODUCT OVERVIEW Product Features The images in this guide may be different from the actual components and accessories, which are subject to change by the manufacturer without prior notice for product improvement purposes. Exterior Control Panel Sets the refrigerator temperature and freezer temperature, the water filter condition and the dispenser mode.
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW Interior Standard Door: LRFXS2503*, LRFXS2513* Door-in-Door: LRFDS2503* LED interior lighting Lights up the inside of the refrigerator. Water Filter Purifies water.
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW Replace the water filter every six months. See the Replacing the Water Filter section in this manual for details. Automatic Icemaker (Refrigerator) Produces and stores ice automatically in the refrigerator compartment. Folding Door Mullion Blocks the cold air of the refrigerator from escaping when the doors are closed. Humidity Controlled Crisper Helps vegetables and fruit to stay crisp and controls humidity.
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10 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Electrical requirements: 115 V, 60 Hz Min. / Max. water pressure: 20 - 120 psi (138 - 827 kPa) Model LRFXS2503* Description Standard-depth, French door refrigerator, bottom freezer Net weight 262 lb (119 kg) Model LRFDS2503* Description Standard-depth, Door-in-Door French door refrigerator, bottom freezer Net weight 284 lb (129 kg)
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Before Installing Installation Overview Please read the following installation instructions first after purchasing this product or transporting it to another location. Unpacking the Refrigerator Choosing the Proper Location Disassembling/Assembling Connecting the Water Line Leveling and Door Alignment WARNING •...
12 INSTALLATION Unpacking the Refrigerator install a booster pump to compensate for the low pressure. WARNING • Use two or more people to move and install the refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in back Electricity injury or other injury. Use an individual, grounded outlet:115 Volts, 60 •...
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INSTALLATION Dimensions and Clearances • Check the dimensions of the appliance and the installation path to ensure there is sufficient room to move the refrigerator through doors or narrow openings. • If an opening is too narrow to fit the refrigerator through, remove the refrigerator doors. See Removing/ Assembling the Doors and Drawers in this manual.
14 INSTALLATION Removing/Assembling using a 1/4 in. Allen wrench, and remove the mounting fasteners. Handles These instructions are for models which ship with the handles assembled. For models shipped with the handles disassembled, follow the instructions included in the handle package. •...
INSTALLATION Assembling Freezer Drawer Removing the Left Refrigerator Handles Door Assemble the mounting fasteners at both The water supply is connected to the upper ends of the handle with a 1/4 in. Allen wrench. right part of the rear surface of the refrigerator.
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16 INSTALLATION Removing the Right Refrigerator Remove the cover and pull out the tube Disconnect all wire harnesses . Unscrew the Door ground wire 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.
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INSTALLATION Lift the door from the middle hinge pin and remove the door. CAUTION • Place the door, inside facing up, on a nonscratching surface. Remove the Durabase basket from the rails. Remove the screws from the rails at both ends.
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18 INSTALLATION Assembling the Freezer Drawer Insert the drawer into the frame, and push the drawer back until it clicks into place. Pull out both rails simultaneously, until they are fully extended. Replace the ice bin in the drawer. Insert the Grasp the drawer on each side and hook the Durabase basket in the rail assembly.
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INSTALLATION Assembling the Left Refrigerator Door CAUTION • 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. Fit the hinge over the hinge lever latch and slot it into place.
20 INSTALLATION Place the cover in place. Insert and tighten the cover screw Hold the water supply connection and gently push in the collet to connect the water supply line as shown. Insert the tube at least 5/8 inch (15 mm) into the connector. Insert the clip on the joint to fasten the tube in place.
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INSTALLATION Water Pressure • If your existing copper water line has a flared fitting at the end, purchase an adapter (available • Models with water filter: at plumbing supply stores) to connect the water - 20 - 120 psi (138 - 827 kPa) line to the refrigerator OR cut off the flared fitting with a tube cutter and use a compression •...
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22 INSTALLATION Tighten the pipe clamp. • Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer begins to swell. NOTE • Do not over tighten the clamp or you may crush the tubing. Drill the hole for the valve. • Drill a ¼ in. hole in the water pipe using a sharp bit.
INSTALLATION • Insert the end of the copper tubing into the connection as far as possible. While holding the tubing, tighten the fitting. Saddle-Type Shutoff Valve Compression Nut Tubing Clamp Packing Nut ¼ in. Tubing Outlet Valve ¼ in. Compression Nut Ferrule (sleeve) Ferrule (sleeve) Refrigerator Connection...
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24 INSTALLATION Door Alignment (Door-in-Door it. It may take several turns of the leveling leg to adjust the tilt of the refrigerator. Model) NOTE Left Refrigerator Door • A flare nut wrench works best, but an open-end The left refrigerator door has an adjustable nut, wrench will suffice.
INSTALLATION Turning on the Power • After installing, plug the refrigerator’s power cord into a 3-prong grounded outlet and push the refrigerator into the final position. CAUTION • Connect to a rated power outlet. • Have a certified electrician check the wall outlet and wiring for proper grounding.
26 OPERATION OPERATION Before Use Checklist Clean the refrigerator. Clean the 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.
OPERATION Control Panel Depending on the model, some of the following functions may not be available. The actual control panel may differ from model to model. Control Panel Features Ice Plus This function increases both ice making and freezing capabilities. Press the Ice Plus button to illuminate the icon and activate the function for 24 hours.
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Wi-Fi The Wi-Fi button, when used with the LG ThinQ app, allows the refrigerator to connect to a home Wi-Fi network. Refer to Smart Functions for information on the initial setup of the application. icon shows the status of the refrigerator's network connection. The icon illuminates when the refrigerator is connected to the Wi-Fi network.
• Selecting Sabbath mode automatically turns off the alarm functions. • If ice or water dispenses unexpectedly, turn off the water supply and contact an LG Electronics • The dispenser and InstaView are disabled in Customer Information Center. Sabbath mode, on applicable models.
If the problem continues, easily. contact an LG Electronics Customer Information Center. Do not use the water or ice until the problem is corrected. • Dispense ice into a glass before filling it with water or other beverages.
Dispensing cubed ice can also help prevent frost buildup. Detaching the In-Door Ice Bin CAUTION • Only qualified service personnel from an LG Electronics service center should disassemble or Gently push the handle to close the ice repair the icemaker.
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32 OPERATION Before Using the In-Door Icemaker • The amount and shape of ice may vary according to the environment (ambient temperature around the appliance, frequency of the door NOTE being opened, amount of food stored in the • Ice is made in the automatic in-door icemaker appliance, water pressure, etc.).
OPERATION Storing Food • The Craft Ice icemaker produces 1 batch of round ice (3 pieces) at a time. • In 3 ICE mode, the Craft Ice icemaker produces NOTE 1 batch of round ice (3 pieces) about every 24 •...
34 OPERATION • Fruit Storage times will vary according to the quality and type of food, the type of packaging or wrap - Do not wash or hull fruit until it is ready to be used (how airtight and moisture-proof) and the used.
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OPERATION • Vegetables keeps moist air in the crisper for best storage of fresh, leafy vegetables. • Fruit lets moist air out of the crisper for best storage of fruit. To reassemble, insert the cover into the refrigerator with both hands and lower it onto the guides.
36 OPERATION Glide‘N’Serve Adjusting the shelves to fit items of different heights will make finding the exact item you want easier. Using the Glide‘N’Serve Using the Folding Shelf This function provides storage space with a variable temperature control that can keep the This feature is only available on some models.
OPERATION • Do not clean glass shelves with warm water while they are cold. Shelves may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes or impact. Tilt the front of the shelf up and guide the shelf hooks into the slots at a desired height. Lower the front of the shelf so that the hooks drop into the slots.
38 OPERATION from side to side to accommodate items of different sizes. WARNING • If the Durabase divider is removed, there is enough open space for children or pets to crawl Door Bins inside. To prevent accidental child and pet entrapment or suffocation risk, DO NOT allow children or pets to touch or go near the drawer.
Internet service provider or refer to your - This feature keeps track of the refrigerator’s wireless router manual. power consumption and the number of door • LG ThinQ is not responsible for any network openings. connection problems or any faults, malfunctions, †...
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Any changes or modifications in construction of registered appliance from the LG ThinQ this device which are not expressly approved by application and register it again. the party responsible for compliance could void •...
If the refrigerator receives a Demand Response download. signal, the refrigerator will operate in Delay LG Electronics will also provide open source code Appliance Load (DAL) or Temporary Appliance to you on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost Load Reduction (TALR) mode.
When you override the Smart Grid function, the refrigerator ignores the Demand Response signal • Launch the LG ThinQ application and select the and is no longer controlled by the utility company Smart Diagnosis feature in the menu. Follow until the next Demand Response signal is sent.
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Cleaning To help remove odors, wash the inside of the refrigerator with a mixture of baking soda and warm water. Mix 2 tablespoons of baking soda to 1 WARNING quart of water (26 g soda to 1 liter water.) Be sure the baking soda is completely dissolved so it does •...
44 MAINTENANCE Water Filter Before Replacing the Water Filter Remove the filter from the inside of the cover by pressing the side of the filter in and pulling WARNING the center out. • To reduce the risk associated with choking, do not allow children under 3 years of age to have access to small parts during the installation of this product.
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To purchase a replacement water filter: • Visit your local dealer or distributor Replace with a new water filter. • Search using "water filter" on lg.com • Take the new water filter out of its packing and remove the protective cover from the o- •...
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46 MAINTENANCE NOTE • Do not dispense the entire 2.5 gallon amount continuously. Press and release the dispenser pad for cycles of 30 seconds ON and 60 seconds OFF. After changing the filter, press and hold the Water Filter button for three seconds to reset the indicator light.
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MAINTENANCE Performance Data Sheet Model: LT1000P, LT1000PC, LT1000PCS NSF System Trade Name Code: MDJ64844601 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, Standard 53 and Standard 401.
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NOTE • While the testing was performed under standard laboratory conditions, actual performance may vary. For replacement filters, visit your local dealer or distributor or search under "water filters" on the lg.com website. For further assistance, contact the LG Electronics Customer Information Center.
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING FAQs Frequently Asked Questions What are the best temperature settings for my refrigerator and freezer? The default setting for the refrigerator is 37° Fahrenheit (3° Celsius). The default setting for the freezer is 0° Fahrenheit (-18° Celsius). Adjust these settings as necessary to keep food at desired temperatures.
50 TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service Review this section before calling for service; doing so will save you both time and money. Cooling Problem Possible Cause & Solution Refrigerator is not A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Or the appliance is cooling or has no connected to a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) outlet, and the outlet's circuit power.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause & Solution Cooling system runs Refrigerator is replacing an older model. too much. • Modern refrigerators require more operating time but use less energy due to more efficient technology. Refrigerator was recently plugged in or power restored. •...
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52 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause & Solution Refrigerator or Incorrect temperature control settings. Freezer section is too • If the temperature is too cold, adjust the control one increment at a time and wait for the cold. temperature to stabilize. Refer to the Control Panel for more information. Frost or ice crystals Condensation from food with a high water content has frozen inside of the food form on frozen food...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Ice & Water Problem Possible Cause & Solution Icemaker is not Demand exceeds ice storage capacity. making enough ice. • The icemaker will produce approximately 70-184 cubes in a 24 hour period. House water supply is not connected, valve is not turned on fully, or valve is clogged. •...
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54 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause & Solution Icemaker is not Refrigerator was recently installed or icemaker recently connected. making ice • It may take up to 24 hours for each compartment to reach the desired temperature and for the icemaker to begin making ice. Icemaker is not turned on.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause & Solution Ice is not dispensing. Unable to hear the sound of ice coming out? • In the control panel, select the modes for cubed ice and crushed ice alternately to dispense the ice. Doors are not closed completely. •...
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56 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause & Solution Water is not New installation or water line recently connected. dispensing. • Dispense 2.5 gallons of water (flush for approximately 5 minutes) to remove trapped air and contaminants from the system. Do not dispense the entire 2.5 gallon amount continuously.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause & Solution Water has bad taste Water supply contains minerals such as sulfur. or odor. • A water filter may need to be installed to eliminate taste and odor problems. Water filter has been exhausted. • Replacing the water filter is recommended: Approximately every six months.
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58 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause & Solution The interior of the The refrigerator is located near a fire source, such as a fireplace, chimney, or candle. refrigerator is • Make sure that the refrigerator is not located near a fire source, such as a fireplace, covered with dust or chimney or candle.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Wi-Fi Problem Possible Cause & Solution Trouble connecting The password for the Wi-Fi network was entered incorrectly. appliance and • Delete your home Wi-Fi network and begin the registration process again. smartphone to Wi- Fi • If you are connecting to an iPhone, the password to connect to the module in the network refrigerator is the last 4 characters of the network name, repeated twice.
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Should your LG Refrigerator ("Product") fail due to a defect in materials or workmanship under normal and proper 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 ("You") and applies only when purchased lawfully and used within the United States including U.S.
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Or by mail: LG Electronics Customer Service P.O. Box 240007 Huntsville, AL 35813 ATTN: CIC PROCEDURE FOR RESOLVING DISPUTES: ALL DISPUTES BETWEEN YOU AND LG ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING IN ANY WAY TO THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR THE PRODUCT SHALL BE RESOLVED EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH BINDING ARBITRATION, AND NOT IN A COURT OF GENERAL JURISDICTION.
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Notice of Dispute. In the event you intend to commence an arbitration proceeding, you must first notify LG in writing at least 30 days in advance of initiating the arbitration by sending a letter to LG at LG Electronics, USA, Inc. Attn: Legal Department- Arbitration 111 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632.
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(b) the date on which the product was purchased; (c) the product model name or model number; and (d) the serial number (the serial number can be found (i) on the product; or (ii) online by accessing https:// www.lg.com/us/support/repair-service/schedule-repair-continued and clicking on “Find My Model & Serial Number”).
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ARE NOT PERMITTED. PLEASE SEE THE SECTION TITLED “PROCEDURE FOR RESOLVING DISPUTES” BELOW. Should your LG Refrigerator ("Product") fail due to a defect in materials or workmanship under normal and proper use, during the warranty period set forth below, LG Electronics Canada, Inc. ("LGECI") will, at its option, repair, replace or pro rate the Product upon receipt of proof of the original retail purchase.
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(ASC), as determined by LG Canada. If your Product is located outside a 150 km radius from a ASC, as determined by LG Canada, it will be your responsibility to bring the Product, at your sole expense, to the ASC for in-warranty repair.
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If you and LG are unable to resolve the dispute within 30 days of LG’s receipt of the Notice of Dispute, the dispute shall be resolved by binding arbitration in accordance with the procedure set out herein.
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Limited Warranty. Opt Out. You may opt out of this dispute resolution procedure. If you opt out, neither you nor LG can require the other to participate in an arbitration proceeding. To opt out, you must send notice to LG no later than 30 calendar days from the date of the first consumer purchaser’s purchase of the product by...
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LG Customer Information Center For inquiries or comments, visit www.lg.com or call: U.S.A. 1-800-243-0000 1-888-542-2623 CANADA Register your product Online! www.lg.com...
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