important Safety instructions Door liners and gaskets Grounding Requirements Plastic parts Back cover Refrigerator Features Refrigerator Installation 6 - 9 Lamp replacement 18 - 19 Unpacking you Refrigerator Power interruptions Installation When you go on vacation Base Grille Installation When you move 19- 20 Handle Removal Icemaker operation...
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Thisguidecontains manyimportant safetymessages. Always readandobey. Thisisthesafetyalertsymbol. I talertsyouto safety messages t hatinform youof hazards thatcan killor hurtyouor others, o rcausedamage totheproduct. Allsafetymessages w illbepreceded by thesafety alertsymbol andthehazard signal w ordDANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. These wordsmean: B DANGER You will be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions. WARNING You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.
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Use a receptacle which cannot be turned off qualified personal by LG Electronics, to avoid some risk. with a switch or pull chain. Do not use an extension cord.
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Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features. Note: This guide covers several different models.The refrigerator you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed below. The locations of the features shown below may not match your model. Freezer Door Rack Refrigerator Lamp utomatic...
INSTALLATION 1. Avoid placing unit near heat sources, direct sunlight or Excessive Weight Hazard moisture. Use two or more people to move and install 2. To minimize noise and vibration, the refrigerator Refrigerator. MUST be installed on a solidly constructed floor. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
HANDLE REMOVAL NOTE: It is ALWAYS recommended to remove the Electric Shock Hazard refrigerator doors when it is necessary to move the • Disconnect electrical supply to the refrigerator refrigerator through a narrow opening. If necessary, follow the directions below to remove the door handles. before installing.
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Removing the left (freezer) door with water line Reinstalling the rigth (Refrigerator) door connection. • Pull up the water feed tube while pressing area _(2) (Figure 1) as shown in the figure below. • NOTE: If a tube end is deformed or abraded, trim the part away.
DOOR ALIGNMENT Adjust the level when the refrigerator door is lower than the freezer door during the installation of the refrigerator. Before adjusting the doors, remove the base grille. See BASE GRILLE INSTALLATION for reference. Tools you need oWrench 5/16" (8 mm) If the freezer compartment door is lower than o Wrench ¾"...
ENSURING PROPER AiR CiRCULATiON NEXT In order to ensure proper temperatures, air must flow 1. Clean your refrigerator thoroughly and wipe off dust between the refrigerator and freezer sections. As shown accumulated during shipping. 2. Install accessories such as ice cube bin, drawers, in the illustration below, cool air enters through the refrigerator of the freezer section and moves up.
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ICETYPE LO_K J LOCK Youcanselect w ateror ice. The LOCK button deactivates the temperature controls • Select W ater, C rushed Iceor CubedIceby pressing and dispenser functions. theICETYPEbutton as totheselection desired. The Press and hold this button for 3 seconds or until the Water, C rushed Iceor Cubed Iceiconwilllightupto indicate selection.
FOOD STORAGE GUIDE ADJUSTING CONTROL SETTINGS Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight and moisture-proof material unless otherwise noted. This before making final adjustments. It is best to wait 24 hours before doing this.
STORING FROZEN FOOD WATER DISPENSER NOTE: For further information about preparing food for Your refrigerator has a mechanism that dispense cool freezing or food storage times, check a freezer guide or water and ice cubes without opening the door. a reliable cookbook. •...
WARNING ICE STORAGE Do not put your hands into the water and ice The ice bin stores the ice cubes made by the ice maker. dispenser opening. Doing so may cause an injury If you need to remove the Ice storage bin, please follow to your hand.
DOOR RACK AND SUPPORT You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture- sealed crispers. Adjust the control to any setting between "HIGH" and "LOW". Your refrigerator features racks where you can easily arrange packaged products. , "HIGH": Lets moist air out of the crisper for best storage of vegetables.
REFRIGERATOR SHELVES WATER FILTER The refrigerator compartment shelf is adjustable so that • Filter Reset: When the Filter icon turns on, you have to you can place it at a height according to space change the water filter. Press the Filter button for requirement of foods.
Filter Installing the water filter Remove red cap from the filter and insert the two tabs on the filter tip into the two slots in the refrigerator filter receptacle. You should feel the filter entering completely. Turn the filter to the right a quarter turn clockwise to lock it into place.
DOOR LINERS AND GASKETS Do not use cleaning waxes, concentrated detergent, bleaches, or cleaners containing petroleum on plastic refrigerator parts. Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Wash, rinse and dry all surfaces thoroughly. PLASTIC PARTS (covers and panels) ExplosionHazard...
6.Take outallremovable p arts, w rapthemwelland The icemaker will fill with water when it cools to freezing. tapetogether s otheydon'tshiftandrattle duringthe A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to move. R efertosections inUsing yourRefrigerator for begin making ice cubes. removal instructions.
NOTE: W ater l ineinstallation i s needed whenthe WHAT YOU WILL NEED Automatic IceMakerand/or W ater D ispenser features • Copper Tubing, 1¼,, ( 6.35 mm) outer areavailable onyourproduct. diameter to connect the refrigerator to the water supply. Be sure both BEFORE YOU BEGIN ends of the tubing are cut square.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 5. TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer drinking water line. Only connect to the potable water begins to swell. provision. NOTE: Do not overtight or you may crush the tubing. 1.
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TubingC 8. FLUSH OUT THE TUBING t/4" (6.35 ram) Tubing Turn the main water supply on and flush out the tubing until the water is clear. Shut the water off at the water valve after about one quart of C_i(6Pr3e5s mmn_ gallon (1 L) of water has been flushed through the tubing.
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UNDERSTANDING SOUNDS YOU MAY , The defrost timer will click when the automatic defrost HEAR cycle begins and ends. The thermostat control (or refrigerator control, depending on the model) will also Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old click when cycling on and off.
LAMPS DO NOT WORK Check if... Then... Light bulb has burned out. Replace with an appliance bulb of the same wattage, size and shape available at your local hardware store. (See the LAMP REPLACEMENT section.) Turn the temperature control to the OFF position and unplug the refrigerator prior to replacement.
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THE ICEMAKER IS NOT PRODUCING ICE OR ICE CUBES ARE FREEZING TOO SLOWLY Check if... Then... The freezer temperature is cold enough to produce Wait 24 hours after hook-up for ice production. See the ice. CONTROL PANEL FEATURES section. Door left open. Check to see if something is holding the door open.
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TEMPERATURE IS TOO WARM OR THERE IS INTERIOR MOISTURE BUILDUP (CONTINUED) Check if... Then... The doors are opened often. When the door is opened, warm humid air is allowed into the refrigerator. The more the door is opened, the faster the humidity builds up, and the more warm air the refrigerator must cool.
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ICE HAS OFF-TASTE OR ODOR Check if... Then... The icemaker was recently installed. Discard first few batches of ice to avoid discolored or off-flavored ice. The ice has been stored for too long. Throw away old ice and make new supply. The food has not been wrapped tightly in Rewrap foods since odors may migrate to the ice if food either compartment,...
Damages caused during and/or after delivery Display, discount, or refurbished units purchased with scratches, dents, or defects. Proof of purchase is required and must be provided to LG in order to validate warranty. Therefore, these costs are paid by the consumer.
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