MANUAL DE USUARIO REFRIGERADOR CON CONGELADOR INFERIOR Lea detenidamente este manual antes de empezar a utilizar el refrigerador y guárdelo como referencia para el futuro. Model Name/Nombre de Modelo ** =color number/número de color LFC20770** LFC20786** GM-B208J*CP GM-B209F* www.lg.com P/No. MFL67417306...
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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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.
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FRIGORÍFICO LG GARANTÍA LIMITADA - U.S.A. doméstico normal durante el período de garantía descrito a continuación, LG, a su criterio, reparará o reemplazará el producto. Esta garantía limitada es sólo válida para el comprador original del producto y se aplicará sólo cuando la compra y el uso se haya realizado dentro de los Estados Unidos, incluyendo los territorios de EE.UU.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty Crisper Humidity Control Glide ‘N’ Serve Door Bins English Version Dairy Bin DuraBase Durabase Divider Spanish Version Pull Out Drawer Important Safety Instructions Refrigerator Care and Cleaning 20-21 Requirements for Ground Connection Refrigerator Cleaning Outside Inside Walls Parts and Features Door Lining &...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY MESSAGES This manual contains several important safety notices. Always read and obey all of the following safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol is a warning to potential dangers that could cause death, injury or damage to you, others or the product.
WARNING REPLACING ELECTRICAL CABLE 3 prong If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by grounding Ensure proper our service center or qualified LG technician to avoid plug ground exists any risk. before use RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD Your refrigerator must always be plugged to its own outlet which is adequately grounded.
PARTS AND FEATURES Drawer Model Read this section to familiarize yourself with the parts and features of your new refrigerator. NOTE: This guide covers different models. Your refrigerator could have some or all of the features and parts listed below. The location of some of the parts may not correspond to that of your model. Refrigerator Temperature Control Durabase divider Refrigerator Light...
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION 3. Install the refrigerator in an area between 55 °F WARNING (13 °C) and 110 °F (43 °C). If the surrounding temperature is lower or higher than previously mentioned, it can EXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARD adversely affect the unit. Use the assistance of two or more persons to move or install the refrigerator.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS For moving the refrigerator through a house door, it might be necessary to remove refrigerator and freezer door handles. IMPORTANT: Before starting, turn off and unplug the refrigerator. Remove all food and the racks from the doors. TOOLS YOU MIGHT NEED OR USE 10 mm 1/4 in...
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REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION • Loose the grounding screw (7) and the pins (8) located • Plug the cable harness (5). over the hinge, after, lift the hinge and remove it (9). • Place the hinge lid (6) and install both screws (7). Be sure the door is correctly assembled. • Remove the door and place it over its inner face to avoid scratching.
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REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION 4. To install the handle of the refrigerator • Place the hinge’s lid (11) and screw the two screws (12). Check that the door is well installed. • Install the mounting screws over the door (1) place the handle over them (2) and tight the screws up (3).
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION 6. To install the freezer handle • Remove the screws (2) from both sides of the rail track. • Install the mounting screws over the door (1) place the handle over them (2) and tight the screws up (3). • With both hands, hold both sides of the door and pull up to separate it.
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REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION • With both hands, hold the center of the bar and push it in so that it is fit to both rails simultaneously. • Push the drawer down into position and tighten the screws (3). CAUTION: When removing the drawer, do not hold • With the drawer fully extended, insert the lower basket the handle.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION CLOSING AND ALIGNING THE DOORS Aligning the Doors If the spacing between the doors is uneven, follow the instructions below to align them: Closing the Doors Your refrigerator has two front leveling screws, one on 1. With one hand, lift up the door you want to raise at the right and one on the left.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR ENSURING PROPER AIR CIRCULATION CAUTION In order to obtain stable temperature, the air must flow between the freezer and refrigerator sections. As shown To reduce the risk of door scratches, please make in the illustration below, the cold air enters through sure that the refrigerator door mullion is always folded the bottom part and circulates upward.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR ADJUSTING CONTROL SETTINGS FOOD STORAGE GUIDE Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding food. It is best to wait 24 hours before adding ITEMS HOW TO STORE food to the refrigerator. The mid-settings indicated in the Storing Fresh Food Wrap or store food in the previous section should be correct for normal household refrigerator usage.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Packaging Recommendations: REFRIGERATOR SECTION • Use sealed plastic containers. REFRIGERATOR SHELVES • Use plastic containers with a smooth surface. • Package with aluminum foil of high resistance. The shelving of your refrigerator can be adjusted to • Wrap with paper layered with plastic. comply with your storage necessities;...
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR HUMIDITY CONTROLLED CRISPER GLIDE ‘N’ SERVE The crispers provide fresher tasting fruit and vegetables The Glide ‘N’ Serve provides storage space with a by letting you easily control humidity inside the drawer. variable temperature control that keeps the compartment colder than the refrigerator temperature.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR DOOR BIN DURABASE DIVIDER The door bins are removable for easy cleaning and The Durabase divider allows you to organize the Durabase adjustment. area into sections. It can be adjusted from side to side to accommodate items of different sizes.
REFRIGERATOR CARE AND CLEANING BACK COVER WARNING WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Before you begin, either unplug the refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit breaker or fuse box. NOTE: Back Cover should only Do not use flammable cleaners. Not following these removed qualified instructions can cause death, explosion or fire.
REFRIGERATOR CARE AND CLEANING POWER INTERRUPTIONS WHEN MOVING In case of a black out, call your electric company If you decide to take your refrigerator with you when and ask how long it will last. moving, consider the following: In case of a 24 hour or less black out, do not open the refrigerator;...
ABOUT THE AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER YOU MUST TURN THE SWITCH TO O (OFF) NOTE: The automatic Ice maker is only included in some • When the water supply is interrupted for many hours. models. Check your specifications of your refrigerator. • When the ice container is left out of its place for more than one or two minutes.
CONNECTING THE WATER LINE BEFORE START To determine how much pipe material is needed, measures the distances between the valves located behind the refrigerator and the source of water and add The water source is not guaranteed by the refrigerator to that 8 feet (2,4 m).
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CONNECTING THE WATER LINE 3. DRILL A HOLE FOR THE VALVE the pipe is completely inserted into the valve. Tighten nut carefully. Drill a 1/4” (6,35 mm) diameter hole water pipeline. Remove jagged edges produces after perforation. Make sure addle Type water does not reach the drill.
CONNECTING THE WATER LINE 12. TURN ICE MAKER ON • Remove the ring plug (1) from the valve located at the top of such device. Turn ice maker switch into the ON position. Ice maker will start only after reaching its operating temperature of 15 °F (-9 °C) or less.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE UNDERSTANDING SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR Your new refrigerator might produce certain noises that • You will hear a bell sound caused by the flow of the your previous refrigerator did not. It is normal if you worry. refrigerant, water pipe or objects located on the superior Most of the new sounds you will be hearing are actually part of the refrigerator.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Causes Solutions STRANGE SOUNDS • The refrigerator is not correctly • You need to adjust the leveling screws due the OR SNOOZING/ positioned. floor is unleveled or weak. Read the Installation VIBRATIONS section. • The replaced refrigerator was an • Modern refrigerators with a bigger storage older model.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Causes Solutions • The refrigerator is in defrosting • The water will evaporate. It is normal that some THERE´S WATER IN cycle. water falls on the bin. THE DRAINING BIN • It’s more humid than usual. • It might take a while for the water to evaporate. This is normal when the weather is hot and humid.
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