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LG LFD20786 Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL

BOTTOM FREEZER

REFRIGERATOR
Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set and retain it for future reference.
Model Name **
=color number
LFD20786**
www.lg.com
P/No. MFL67700801

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  • Page 1: Bottom Freezer

    OWNER’S MANUAL BOTTOM FREEZER REFRIGERATOR Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. Model Name ** =color number LFD20786** www.lg.com P/No. MFL67700801...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions Freezer Section Requirements for Ground Connection Durabase Durabase Divider Pullout Drawer Parts and Features Water filter 21-24 Refrigerator Installation 5-12 Unpacking Care and cleaning Installation 25-26 How to remove and Install the Refrigerator Doors, handle and drawers 6-11 General cleaning tips Leveling and Door Alignment...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    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.

  • Page 4: Requirements For Ground Connection

    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.

  • Page 5: Parts And Features

    PARTS AND FEATURES 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 Light Pullout Drawer Water Filter...

  • Page 6: Refrigerator Installation

    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.

  • Page 7: How To Remove And Install The

    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. NOTE: Removing the doors is always recommended when it is necessary to move the refrigerator through a narrow opening.
  • Page 8 REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION NOTE: Removing the doors is always recommended when it is necessary to move the refrigerator through a narrow opening. If it is necessary to remove the handles, follow the directions below. HOW TO REMOVE FREEZER DOOR HANDLE NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page.
  • Page 9 REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION REMOVING AND REPLACING CAUTION: Before you begin, remove food and bins REFRIGERATOR DOORS from the doors. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard: Use two or more people to remove and install the refrigerator doors. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
  • Page 10 REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION Reinstalling the Refrigerator Door Right Door Left Door 1. Lower the door onto middle hinge pin (9). 2. Fit top hinge (4) over hinge lever latch (5) and into 1. Lower the door onto middle hinge pin (10). place.
  • Page 11 REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION HOW TO REMOVE THE FREEZER DRAWER WARNING: Use two or more people to remove and Remove the screws (2) of the rail on both sides. install the freezer drawer. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. Grasp the drawer on each side and pull it up to separate it from the rails.
  • Page 12 REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION HOW TO REPLACE THE FREEZER DRAWER With the drawer pulled out to full extension, insert the lower basket (4) in the rail assembly. • With the drawer pulled out to full extension, insert the With both hands, pull out the center bar until the rail lower basket (4) in the rail assembly.

  • Page 13: Leveling And Door Alignment

    REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION LEVELING AND DOOR ALIGNMENT Door Alignment Leveling If the space between your doors is uneven, follow the instructions below to align the doors: After installing, plug the refrigerator’s power cord into a 3-prong 1. With one hand, lift up the door that you would like to grounded outlet and push the refrigerator into the final position.

  • Page 14: Using Your Refrigerator

    USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR SETTING THE CONTROLS NOTE: When changing control settings, wait 24 hours before making additional adjustments. The controls are AIRFLOW set correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you would like and when ice cream is firm. If the temperature in The refrigerator control functions as the thermostat for either compartment is too cold or too warm, change the the entire appliance (refrigerator and freezer sections).
  • Page 15 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Articulating Mullion Control Lock This feature is a metal strip attached to the left door that •When power is initially connected to the refrigerator, the articulates (rotates) 90 degrees as the door is closed, Lock function is off. forming a mullion (base) for the left and right door gaskets to seal against.

  • Page 16: Automatic Icemaker

    USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER WARNING The icemaker will produce approximately 80-100 cubes in a 24-hour period, depending on freezer compartment Personal Injury Hazard temperature, room temperature, number of door openings and other operating conditions. DO NOT place fingers or hands on the automatic ice making mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged •It takes about 12 to 24 hours for a newly installed refrigerator to begin making ice.

  • Page 17: Food Storage Guide

    USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR FOOD STORAGE GUIDE purchased. Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight and moisture-proof material unless otherwise noted. This Leftovers Cover leftovers with prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the plastic wrap, aluminum refrigerator. For dated products, check date code to foil, or plastic containers ensure freshness.

  • Page 18: Refrigerator Section

    USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR SECTION WATER TRAY WATER DISPENSER To remove the tray, press down on either of the front corners and pull out. To dispense cold water, push on the dispenser switch with a glass. NOTE: There is no drain beneath the tray. You may need to empty the tray of any liquid that collects in it.

  • Page 19: Refrigerator Shelves

    USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR SHELVES To reinstall a shelf—Tilt the front of the shelf up and The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet guide the shelf hooks into the slots at a desired height. your individual storage needs. Your model may have Then, lower the front of the shelf so that the hooks drop glass or wire shelves.

  • Page 20: Humidity Controlled Crisper

    USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR HUMIDITY CONTROLLED CRISPER GLIDE ‘N’ SERVE The crispers provide fresher tasting fruit and The Glide ‘N’ Serve provides storage space with a vegetables by letting you easily control humidity variable temperature control that keeps the compartment inside the drawer. colder than the refrigerator temperature.

  • Page 21: Door Bins

    USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR DOOR BIN DURABASE DIVIDER The door bins are removable for easy cleaning and The Durabase divider allows you to organize the adjustment. Durabase area into sections. It can be adjusted from side to side to accommodate items of 1.

  • Page 22: Water Filter

    WATER FILTER WATER FILTER •Rotate the water filter up into position and close the cover. It is recommended that you replace the water filter: The cover will click when closed correctly. •Approximately every 6 months. •When the water filter indicator turns on. •When the water dispenser output decreases. •When the ice cubes are smaller than normal. 1. Remove the old water filter. •Lower or remove the top left shelf to allow the water filter to 3.

  • Page 23: Performance Data Sheet

    WATER FILTER Performance Data Sheet 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 and Standard 53. System tested and by NSF International against NSF/ANSI Standard 42 and Standard 53 for the reduction of substances listed below.
  • Page 24 USA 1-800-243-0000 CANADA 1-888- • Installation and use MUST comply with all state and 542-2623 (24 hours per day/7 days per week) local plumbing codes. or visit our website at www.lg.com • Do not install if water pressure exceeds 120 psi (827 kPa). Contact a plumbing professional if you are 3M is a trademark of 3M Company.

  • Page 25: Water Filter

    WATER FILTER State of California Department of Public Health Water Treatment Device Certificate Number Date Issued: December 15, 2009 Trademark/Model Designation Replacement Elements ADQ36006101-S ADQ36006101 Manufacturer: Cuno Inc. The water treatment device(s) listed on this certificate have met the testing requirements pursuant to Section 116830 of the Health and Safety Code for the following health related contaminants: Microbiological Contaminants and Turbidity Inorganic/Radiological Contaminants...

  • Page 26: Care And Cleaning

    CARE AND CLEANNING INSIDE WALLS (allow freezer to warm up so the cloth will not stick) WARNING To help remove odors, you can wash the inside of the refrigerator with a mixture of baking soda and warm water. Mix 2 tablespoons of baking soda to 1 quart of water (26 g soda to 1 liter water.) Be sure the baking soda is completely dissolved so it does not scratch the surfaces of the refrigerator.
  • Page 27 CARE AND CLEANNING POWER INTERRUPTIONS LIGHT REPLACEMENT 1. If the power will be out for 24 hours or less, keep all WARNING refrigerator doors closed to help foods stay cold and frozen. Electrical Shock Hazard 2. If the power will be out for more than 24 hours, remove all frozen food and store it in a frozen food locker.

  • Page 28: Connecting The Water Line

    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).
  • Page 29 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.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE • Remove the ring plug (1) from the valve located at the 12. TURN ICE MAKER ON 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.
  • Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Before conducting troubleshooting, make sure that the following basic requirements are met: Service Flow 0.5 gpm (1.9 lpm) Water Supply Potable Water Water Pressure 40-120 psi (138 - 827 kPa) Operating Ambient 55°F - 110°F Temperature Limits 115 Volts, 60 Hz, AC only, Electrical Ratings and fused at 15 or 20 amperes.
  • Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE COOLING Problem Possible Causes Solutions Refrigerator is installed in a hot location. The compressor will run longer under warm conditions. At normal room temperatures (70°F) expect your compressor to run about 40% to 80% of the time. Under warmer conditions, expect it to run even more often.
  • Page 33 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE COOLING/ ICE & WATER Problem Possible Causes Solutions Doors are opened often or for long When the doors are opened often or for long periods of time. periods of time, warm, humid air enters the compartment. This raises the temperature and moisture level within the compartment.
  • Page 34 REFRIGERATOR CARE AND CLEANING TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Causes Solutions Incorrect temperature control settings. If the temperature is too cold, adjust the control Refrigerator or one increment at a time and wait for the Freezer section is temperature to stabilize. Refer to the Setting the too cold.
  • Page 35 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ICE & WATER Problem Possible Causes Solutions Doors are opened often or for long If the doors of the unit are opened often, ambient periods of time. air will warm the refrigerator which will prevent the unit from maintaining the set temperature. Lowering the refrigerator temperature can help, as well as not opening the doors as frequently.
  • Page 36 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Causes Solutions Refrigerator was recently installed or It may take up to 24 hours for each compartment icemaker recently connected. to reach the desired temperature and for the icemaker to begin making ice. Icemaker not turned on. Locate the icemaker ON/OFF switch and confirm that it is in the ON (I) position.
  • Page 37 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Causes Solutions Water supply contains minerals such as A water filter may need to be installed to sulfur. eliminate taste and odor problems. NOTE: In some cases, a filter may not help. It may not be possible to remove all minerals / odor / taste in all water supplies.
  • Page 38 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE NOISE Problem Possible Causes Solutions The defrost control will click when the Normal Operation automatic defrost cycle begins and ends. Clicking The thermostat control (or refrigerator control on some models) will also click when cycling on and off. Rattling noises may come from the flow Normal Operation of refrigerant, the water line on the back...
  • Page 39 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PARTS & FEATURES Problem Possible Causes Solutions Food packages are blocking the door Rearrange food containers to clear the door and open. door shelves. Ice bin, crisper cover, pans, shelves, door Push bins all the way in and put crisper cover, bins, or baskets are out of position.

  • Page 40: Warranty

    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.
  • Page 41 NOTES / NOTAS...
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  • Page 44 LG Customer Information Center 1-800-243-0000 USA, Consumer User 1-888-865-3026 USA, Commercial User 1-888-542-2623 CANADA Register your Product Online! www.lg.com...

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