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FOR LG CUSTOMER SERVICE: 1-888-LGCANADA Or visit us on the Web at: http://wwwJg.ca EL SERVICIO DE ATENCION AL CLIENTE DE LG' 1-888-LGOANADA Ou visitez notre site Web & I'adresse: http://wwwJg.ca FRENCH DOOR POUR SERVICE A LA CLIENTELE DE LG: REFRIGERAIOR 1-888-LGCANADA O visitenos en la Web en: http://wwwJg.ca...
How to Connect Electricity ........PARTS AND FEATURES Congratulations on your purchase Special Features ............. and welcome to the LG family. Key Parts and Components ........Your new LG French Door INSTALLATION Choose the Proper Location ........Refrigerator combines Clearances .............. Flooring ..............advanced...
IMPOP, IAN! SAFELY INFORMAIlON BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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.
IMPORIAN! SAFELY INFORMATION BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (CONT.) • DO NOT refreeze frozen foods which have Even partial thawing and refreezing reduces the thawed completely. The United States quality of foods, particularly fruits, vegetables, Department of Agriculture in Home and Garden and prepared foods.
IMPORIAN! SAFELY INFORMAIlON HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY IMPORTANT: Please read carefully. &WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded. Have the wall outlet and the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded. RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD...
24-hour period to keep the ice dispenser fully supplied. The in-door design creates more shelf space. CRISPERS LG's crispers preserve humidity and help vegetables stay crisp. AUTO CLOSING HINGE When you slightly push the door of the refrigerator, it is automatically closed.
PARTS ANDFEATURES KEY PARTS AND COMPONENTS In addition to the special features and components outlined in the Special Features section, there are several other important components that are referenced in this manual. ADJUSTABLE REFRIGERATOR SHELVING LED INTERIOR LAMPS The refrigerator compartment shelves are Two separate LED arrays light the freezer and adjustable to allow flexibility for storage needs.
INSIAllAIION CHOOSE THE PROPER LOCATION &WARNING • To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not Excessive Weight Hazard install the refrigerator in a wet or damp area. Two or more people are required when • Select a place where a water supply can be moving and unpacking the appliance.
INSIAllAIION FLOORING • To minimize noise and vibration, the refrigerator • Carpeting and soft tile surfaces are not recommended. MUST be installed on a solidly constructed floor. • Never install the refrigerator on a platform or • To avoid vibration, the unit must be level. If weakly supported structure.
INSIAllAIION HANDLE REMOVAL (CONT.) HANDLE REINSTALLATION Mounting Fasteners Place the handle on the door by aligning Place the handle on the door by aligning handle footprints to fit mounting fasteners and handle footprints to fit mounting fasteners and tighten the set screws with a 2.5 mm (3/32") tighten the set screws on the bottom of the Allen wrench.
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INSIAllAIION DOOR AND DRAWER REMOVAL (CONT.) DOOR REMOVAL (CONT.) /(2) (3). • Open the door. Remove the top hinge cover To remove the right refrigerator door: screw (1). • Open the door. Remove the top hinge cover • Use a flat-head screwdriver to pry back the screw (1).
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INSIAllAIION DOOR AND DRAWER REMOVAL (CONT.) DOOR REINSTALLATION Install the right-side door first. • Fit the top hinge (1) over the hinge lever latch (2) and into place. Rotate the lever (3) • Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin as counterclockwise to secure the hinge.
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INSIAllAIION DOOR AND DRAWER REMOVAL (CONT.) DOOR REINSTALLATION (CONT.) Cover Cover Screw (6)_ • Push the water supply tube (6) into the hole Insert the water supply tube into the connector. on the top case and pull it through the backplate.
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INSIAllAIION DOOR AND DRAWER REMOVAL (CONT.) FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL &CAUTION • To avoid possible injury or product or property damage, you will need two people to perform the following instructions. • When you remove the drawer, do not hold the handle.
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INSIAllAIION DOOR AND DRAWER REMOVAL (CONT.) FREEZER DRAWER REINSTALLATION &CAUTION &DANGER • To avoid possible injury or product or property Risk of Child Entrapment damage, you will need two people to perform the • To prevent accidental child and pet entrapment following instructions.
INSIAllAIION CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY &WARNING Tools Required • Standard screwdriver Connect to safe drinking water supply • 7/16-in. and 1/2-in. open-end wrenches or two only. adjustable wrenches • 1/4-in. nut driver • The water pressure must be between 21 and 121 p.s.i.
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INSIAllAIION CONNECTING THE WATER LINES (CONT.) • Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe • Place the free end of the tubing into a container with the pipe clamp. Be sure the outlet end is or sink, and turn on the main water supply. solidly in the 1/4-in.
INSIAllAIION LEVELING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS &WARNING &CAUTION Electrical Shock Hazard • To avoid possible injury or product or property damage, you will need two people to perform the • Be careful when you work with the hinges, following instructions. base grille, and stopper. You may be injured. •...
INSIAllAIION LEVELING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS (CONT.) DOOR ALIGNMENT Remove the Base Grillie. Turn the leveling legs (CCW) to raise or (CW) to lower the height of the front of the refrigerator by using flat blade screw driver or 11/32" wrench. Use the wrench (Included with the User Manual) to adjust the bolt in the door hinge to adjust the height.
HOW 10 USE CONTROL PANEL FEATURES For complete details on button functions, see pages 22-24. _]_ LED DISPLAY The LED display shows the temperature settings, dispenser options, water filter, door alarm, and locking status messages. ICE TYPE BUTTON The ICE TYPE button is used to select Cubed Ice or Crushed Ice.
HOW 10 USE THE LED DISPLAY The LED display shows the temperature settings, dispenser options, water filter, door alarm, and locking status messages. DISPENSER SELECTION iNDICATOR Shows Cubed ice or Crushed Ice selection that will be dispensed when the push switch is pressed.
HOW 10 USE ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURES AND DISPLAY Adjust Freezer Temperature Temperature Display TO adjust the temperature in the freezer To Change the temperature display from Fahrenheit to Celsius: compartment, press the FREEZER button to cycle through the the range Of available settings. U°F Adjust Refrigerator...
ttOW 10 USE OPERATING THE DISPENSER DISPENSING CRUSHED DISPENSING WATER Press the ICE TYPE Press the push water switch button to illuminate the or active water button with a Crushed Ice icon. glass or other container and chilled water will be dispensed. Press the push ice switch When the water switch or active water switch is with a glass or other...
ttOW 10 USE SETTING THE FUNCTIONS Press the button for the desired function to vieW and select other settings. SETTING THE DISPENSER LOCK RESETTING THE FILTER INDICATOR PreSS and hold the Press and hold the ALARM/LOCK LIGHT/FILTER button for more button for three seconds than 3 seconds...
ttOW lO USE IN-DOOR ICE BIN ,CAUTION NOTE: Storing cans or other items in the ice bin may • Keep hands and tools out of the ice bin door and dispenser chute. You could break damage the icemaker. something or injure yourself. Keep the ice bin door closed tightly.
HOW 10 USE AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER Ice is made in the automatic icemaker and sent to &WARNING the dispenser. The automatic icemaker can make 6 ice cubes at a time, 80-130 cubes per 24-hour Personal Injury Hazard period. This quantity may vary by circumstance, •...
ttOW lO USE STORING FOODS Freezer compartment • Store fresh food in the refrigerator compartment. • How food is frozen and thawed is an important • Do not store glass bottles in the freezer factor in maintaining freshness and flavor. compartment;...
HOW 10 USE LOCATION OF FOODS REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT SHELVES DAIRY CORNER Store larger food items, platters, and containers Store milk products such as butter and cheese. on the expansive refrigerator compartment shelves. MODULAR REFRIGERATOR DOOR BINS Store small packed food or beverages such as CRISPERS condiments, salad dressings, baby foods, milk, or Store vegetables or fruits with humidity control.
ttOW lO USE SHELF HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to NOTE: Glass shelves are heavy. Use special care meet your individual storage needs. when removing them to avoid dropping them. storing similar food items together in your refrigerator and adjusting the shelves to fit Adjusting Shelves...
CARE ANDCLEANING REMOVING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS &CAUTION NOTE: When reinstalling components, reverse the order of steps for removal. To prevent damage, never use excessive force when removing or • Personal injury can occur if the door bins are not reinstalling components. firmly assembled.
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CARE ANDCLEANING REMOVING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS (CONT.) Cris )er humidity control To remove the glass .° You can control the amount of humidity in the • Lift up the glass under the crisper cover. moisture-sealed crispers. Store vegetables or • Pull the glass up and out. fruits requiring more or less humidity in separate crispers.
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CARE ANDCLEANING REMOVING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS (CONT.) To re )lace Glide'N'Serve Tilting Door • To remove, pull the drawer out to full extension. The tilting door provides easy access for stored foods. • Lift the front of the drawer up, then pull it straight out.
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CARE ANDCLEANING REMOVING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS (CONT.) Tilt-Out Door Basket To remove the tilt-out door basket, press in on To replace the tilt-out door basket, insert the bracket into one side and hook one end of the the end bracket, then pull up on the end of the basket to remove.
CARE ANDCLEANING CLEANING THE REFRIGERATOR &WARNING Cleaning the Exterior For models with a stainless steel exterior, use a Explosion Hazard commercially available stainless steel cleaner in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. • Use nonflammable cleaner. You may also use a clean sponge or soft cloth and •...
To purchase replacement water filter cartridges, a horizontal position. You will feel the filter visit your local appliance dealer or parts distributor. click into place. You can also visit our website: www.lg.ca or NOTE: If the filter will not turn from side to 1-888-542-2623 (1-888-LG-CANADA) side, it isn't fully inserted.
IROUBI_ESHOOIING BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you both time and expense. This list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance. Refrigerator • Refrigerator control is off. •...
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IROUB/ESHOOIING BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (CONT.) Food storedin • Refrigerator control is set too • Adjust the refrigerator to a warmer setting. cold. refrigerator drawersfreezes. Temperaturesin • Freezer or refrigerator control • Adjust the freezer or refrigerator control to a is set too warm.
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IROUBI_ESHOOIING BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (CONT.) Moisture forms • Moisture may form when the • Wipe off the moisture. on the dispenser. temperature or humidity are high. Odors in the • Interior needs to be cleaned. • Clean interior with sponge, warm water, and refrigerator.
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IROUB/ESHOOIING BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (CONT.) _ii_i_il_ i_! t_llllllli ¸ t_ __!_ _!!!!!!/iiiiii_ xiilii iii_ i iii iiiiii ii_ i iiii_i ii i iii iii i!! iii iii iii iii iii iii iii iii iii iii iii iii iii iii iii iii iii iii iii iii iii iii iii iii iii iii iii iii iiiii !iii i i i iiiiiiiiii The dispenser •...
SPECIFICAIIONS KEY DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS The appearance and specifications listed in this guide may vary due to constant product improvements. i ii iI II IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i Description French Door Refrigerator Electrical...
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.
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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.
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