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OWNER’S MANUAL BOTTOM FREEZER REFRIGERATOR Please read this owner's manual thoroughly before operating and keep it handy for reference at all times. www.lg.com P/NO : MFL37933593...
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS PRODUCT FEATURES HOW TO USE Before Use Control Panel IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - Control Panel Features In-Door Ice Bin COMPONENTS - Detaching the In-Door Ice Bin - Assembling the In-Door Ice Bin Refrigerator Exterior Automatic Icemaker Refrigerator Interior - Turning the Automatic Icemaker On or Off...
PRODUCT FEATURES PRODUCT FEATURES * Depending on the model, some of the following functions may not be available. FILTERED WATER AND ICE DISPENSER The water dispenser dispenses fresh, chilled water. The ice dispenser dispenses cubed and crushed ice. DOOR ALARM The Door Alarm function is designed to prevent refrigerator malfunctioning that could occur if a refrigera- tor door or freezer drawer remains open.
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.
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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. Do not use this product for special purposes (storage of medicine or test materials or on ships, etc). Unplug the power plug before cleaning or maintaining the refrigerator.
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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. CAUTION Installation The refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance with the Installer Instructions that were taped to the front of the refrigerator.
COMPONENTS COMPONENTS Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features of your refrigerator. Page references are included for your convenience. *The appearance and specifications of the actual product may differ depending on the model. Refrigerator Exterior LED Display Displays the refrigerator and freezer Filtered Water and...
COMPONENTS Refrigerator Interior Key Parts and Components LED Interior Lamps The interior lamps light up the inside of the refrigerator. Adjustable Refrigerator Shelf The shelves in your re- frigerator are adjustable to meet your individual storage needs. Fixed Door Bins Gallon Storage Bins Interchangeable bins that can be arranged...
COMPONENTS Special Features Smart Diagnosis Speaker Hold your phone to this speaker when activating Smart Diagnosis. Refer to the Smart Diagnosis section for more details. SpacePlus Ice System Automatically produces 40 ~ 100 ice cubes in a 24- hour period. Crispers Controls humidity and helps vegetables and...
INSTALLATION WARNING INSTALLATION To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not install the refrigerator in a wet or damp area. Unpacking Your Refrigerator WARNING Flooring Use two or more people to move and install the refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in back or To avoid noise and vibration, the unit must be leveled and other injury.
INSTALLATION Removing/Assembling the Removing/Assembling the Refrigerator Door Handles Freezer Drawer Handle NOTE Removing Freezer Drawer Handle Removing the doors is always recommended when it is necessary to move the refrigerator through a nar- Loosen the set screws located on the lower side row opening.
INSTALLATION Removing/Assembling the Doors and Drawers Removing the doors is always recommended when it is nec- essary to move the refrigerator through a narrow opening. WARNING If your entrance door is too narrow for the refrigera- tor to pass through, remove the refrigerator doors and move the refrigerator sideways through the doorway.
INSTALLATION Removing the Right Refrigerator Door Assembling the Right Refrigerator Door Install the right-side door first. Open the door. Remove the top hinge cover screw (1). Lift up the cover (2). Remove the cover. Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin. Make sure that Rotate the hinge lever (3) clockwise.
INSTALLATION Assembling the Left Refrigerator Door Install the left refrigerator door after the right door is installed. Insert the water supply tube at least 5/8 in. (15 mm) into the connector. Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin. Hook the tab on the door switch side of the cover under the edge of the wire opening in the cabinet top.
INSTALLATION Removing the Freezer Drawers Grasp the drawer on each side and pull it up to separate it from the rails. The top, and bottom drawers are all removed in the same way. In the following figures, the Pullout Drawer located above the freezer drawer is not shown for clarity.
INSTALLATION Bottom Freezer Drawer Grasp the drawer on each side and pull it up to separate it from the rails. Pull the drawer open to full extension. Remove the bas- ket by lifting the basket from the rail system. With both hands, flex the center bar enough to allow the gears on both ends to release from the track.
INSTALLATION Bottom Freezer Drawer Assembling the Freezer Drawers To reinstall the freezer drawer, hold the center bar with both hands and pull it out until both rails are fully Top Freezer Drawer extended. To reinstall the freezer drawer, hold the center bar with both hands and pull it out until both rails are fully extended.
INSTALLATION Water Pressure Connecting the Water Line A cold water supply. The water pressure must be between Before You Begin 150kpa ~ 500 kpa on models without a water filter and between 200 ~ 500kpa on models with a water filter. These This water line installation is not covered by the refrigerator requirements are essential for correct and reliable operation.
INSTALLATION Door Alignment Leveling and Door Alignment Leveling Both the left and right refrigerator doors have an adjustable nut, located on the bottom hinge, to raise and lower them to After installing, plug the refrigerator’s power cord into a align properly. If the space between your doors is uneven, 3-prong grounded outlet and push the refrigerator into the follow the instructions below to align the doors evenly: final position.
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 flam- mable liquid or an abrasive when removing any tape or adhesive from the refrigerator,.
HOW TO USE Control Panel * Depending on the model, some of the following functions may not be available. Control Panel Features The LED Display shows the temperature settings, dispenser options, water filter, door alarm, and locking status mes- sages. Ice Type Press the ICE TYPE button to select either Crushed or Cubed Ice.
HOW TO USE Control Panel Features (continued) CAUTION Display Mode (For Store Use Only) Light The Display Mode disables all cooling in the refrigera- tor and freezer sections to conserve energy while on display in a retail store. When activated, OFF will Press the LIGHT button, to turn on the dispenser light.
HOW TO USE Assembling the In-Door Ice Bin In-Door Ice Bin Carefully insert the in-door ice bin while slightly slanting it * Depending on the model, some of the following functions to avoid contact with the icemaker. may not be available. CAUTION Keep hands and tools out of the ice compartment door and dispenser chute.
HOW TO USE Automatic Icemaker * Depending on the model, some of the following functions Icemaker may not be available. Ice is made in the automatic icemaker and sent to the dis- Power Switch penser. The icemaker will produce 12 cubes per cycle— approximately 48~120 cubes in a 24-hour period, depending on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of door openings and other operating conditions.
HOW TO USE When You Should Turn the Icemaker Off Automatic Icemaker (continued) When the water supply will be shut off for several CAUTION hours. When the ice bin is removed for more than one or two The first ice and water dispensed may include particles minutes.
HOW TO USE Ice and Water Dispenser Incorrect Way Correct Way * Depending on the model, some of the following functions may not be available. Water CAUTION Keep children away from the dispenser. Children may play with or damage the controls. Dispenser Water Switch CAUTION...
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. Dairy Product Bin Vegetable Storage (Crisper) Preserves vegetables and fruit. Adjustable Refrigerator Shelf Adjustable shelves to meet your individual storage needs...
HOW TO USE Storing Frozen Food Food Storage Tips * The following tips may not be applicable depending on NOTE the model. Check a freezer guide or a reliable cookbook for fur- Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight and moisture- ther information about preparing food for freezing or proof material unless otherwise noted.
HOW TO USE Glide’N’Serve Humidity Controlled Crisper and Glide’N’Serve The Glide’N’Serve provides storage space with a variable temperature control that can keep the compartment at a Humidity Controlled Crisper slightly different temperature than the refrigerator section. This drawer can be used for large party trays, deli items and * Depending on the model, some of the following functions beverages.
HOW TO USE To Remove the Glass Detaching and Assembling the (Pantry drawer not shown for clarity) Storage Bins Lift up the glass under the crisper cover, and pull up and out. Glide’N’Serve and Humidity Controlled Crisper To remove the Humidity Controlled Crisper and the Glide’N’Server, pull out the Crisper and Glide’N’Server...
HOW TO USE Using the Folding Shelf Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves You can store taller items, such as a gallon container or bot- The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet your tles, by simply pushing the front half of the shelf underneath individual storage needs.
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Cleaning Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically; however, clean both sections about once a month to pre- vent odors. Wipe up spills immediately. Always unplug the refrigeration before cleaning. General Cleaning Tips Inside Walls (Disconnect the power and allow the freezer to warm up so Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
MAINTENANCE Light bulb replacement Power interruptions WARNING If the power will be out for 24 hours or less, keep all refrigerator doors closed to help foods stay cold and frozen. Electrical Shock Hazard Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, either unplug If the power will be out for more than 24 hours, remove all the refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit breaker food and store it in a different refrigerator or frozen food locker.
To purchase a replacement water filter: - Visit your local dealer or distributor - Web: Find Parts & Accessories from Support section of lg.com - Call : 1300 54 2273 (Austrailia) 0800 54 2273 (New Zealand) Part number of the replacement water filter:...
SMART DIAGNOSIS First, call 1300 54 2273. Only use the Smart Diagnosis fea- ture when instructed to do so by the LG call center agent. Should you experience any problems with your refrigerator, it has the capability of transmitting data via your telephone to Lock the display.
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 Freezer The refrigerator control is set to OFF (some Turn the control ON. Refer to the Setting the section are not cooling.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Causes Solutions Refrigerator or Freezer Refrigerator was recently installed. It may take up to 24 hours for each compartment to section is too warm. reach the desired temperature. Air vents are blocked. Rearrange items to allow air to fl ow throughout the compartment.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Causes Solutions Food is freezing Food with high water content was placed Rearrange items with high water content away from in the refrigerator near an air vent. air vents. compartment. Refrigerator temperature control is set If the temperature is too cold, adjust the control one incorrectly.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Causes Solutions Icemaker is not making Doors are opened often or for long periods If the doors of the unit are opened often, ambient enough ice (continued). of time. air will warm the refrigerator which will prevent the unit from maintaining the set temperature.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Causes Solutions Icemaker is not making Refrigerator was recently installed or It may take up to 24 hours for each compartment to ice. icemaker recently connected. reach the desired temperature and for the icemaker to begin making ice. Icemaker not turned on.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Causes Solutions Ice has bad taste or odor. Water supply contains minerals such as A water fi lter may need to be installed to eliminate sulfur. taste and odor problems. NOTE: In some cases, a fi lter may not help. It may not be possible to remove all minerals / odor / taste in all water supplies.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Causes Solutions Clicking The defrost control will click when the Normal Operation automatic defrost cycle begins and ends. The thermostat control (or refrigerator control on some models) will also click when cycling on and off. Rattling Rattling noises may come from the fl ow of Normal Operation refrigerant, the water line on the back of the unit, or items stored on top of or around the...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Causes Solutions Doors will not close Food packages are blocking the door open. Rearrange food containers to clear the door and door correctly or pop open. shelves. Ice bin, crisper cover, pans, shelves, door Push bins all the way in and put crisper cover, pans, bins, or baskets are out of position.