Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; English Version
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS English Version 2 Warranty (USA) 3 Safety Instructions 5 - 6 Grounding Requirements 6 Parts and Features 7 - 9 Refrigerator Installation 10 - 17 Unpacking Your Refrigerator 10 Installation 10 Base Grille 10 Removing, Reversing and Replacing Your Refrigerator Doors 11 - 17 Door Cl...
Page 3 - LG Refrigerator / Freezer Warranty Period; Refrigerator / Freezer; THE ABOVE WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO:; CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE NUMBERS:; LIMITED WARRANTY
3 visit our web site http://www.lgservice.com LG Electronics United States of America LG Electronics will repair or at its option replace, without charge, your product which proves to be defectivein material or workmanship under normal use during the warranty period listed below from the date oforig...
Page 4 - GARANTÍA LIMITADA; LA GARANTIA ANTERIOR NO APLICA A :; Llame al; LG Electronics
4 Visite nuestro sitio web http://www.lgservice.com GARANTÍA LIMITADA Estados Unidos de América Refrigerador/Congelador 1 año 1 año [Servicio a domicilio (Excepto Modelo GR-051)] Sistema Sellado 7 años 1 año [Servicio a domicilio (Excepto Modelo GR-051)] LA GARANTIA ANTERIOR NO APLICA A : 1. 2. 3. 4...
Page 5 - read and obey; SAFETY MESSAGES; unplug; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS; WARNING; can; DANGER; will
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 youof hazards that can kill or hurt you or others, or cause damage to the product. All safety messages will be preceded by the s...
Page 6 - CFC DISPOSAL; Please read carefully.; TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY; Electrical Shock Hazard; USE OF EXTENSION CORDS; POWER CORD REPLACEMENT; CAUTION
Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system that used If you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make sure CFC’s (chlorofluorocarbons). CFC’s are believed to harm the CFC refrigerant is removed for proper disposal by a stratospheric ozone. qualified servicer. If you intentionally release th...
Page 7 - PARTS AND FEATURES
Ice Bin Durabase Divider Egg Box Refrigerator Door Rack Freezer Light Pull out Drawer *on some models 7 B C D A F E Use this section 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 ...
Page 10 - REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION; A proper distance from adjacent items
10 UNPACKING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Remove tape and any temporary labels from yourrefrigerator before using. Do not remove any warning-type labels, the model and serial number label, or theTech Sheet that is attached to back wall of the refrigerator. To remove any remaining tape or glue, rub the areabris...
Page 11 - adjustable door or utility bins from doors.; Removing Refrigerator Door; HOW TO REMOVE DOOR HANDLES; NOTE
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION IMPORTANT: Before you begin, turn the refrigerator OFF and unplug it. Remove food and any adjustable door or utility bins from doors. HOW TO REVERSE DOOR OPENING DIRECT ION(when converting from the left-opening type to right-opening type) 1. Removing Refrigerator Door Lift ...
Page 12 - Replacing Refrigerator Handle; Place the handle (2) on the door by adjusting handle; Installing Refrigerator Door
12 3. Replacing Refrigerator Handle • • Place the handle (2) on the door by adjusting handle Turn handle upside down (5) footprints to fit mounting fastners and tighten the setscrews (1) with the 3/32 ” Allen wrench. REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION 4.Installing Refrigerator Door Install the middle hinge (...
Page 13 - Removing Pull out Drawer
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION 13 CAUTION: When you remove the drawer, do not hold handle. If it comes off, it could cause personal injury. CAUTION: When laying down the drawer, be careful not to damage the floor or hurt your feet by the sharpedges on hinge side. HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THEPULL OUT DRA...
Page 14 - Installing Pullout Drawer
14 HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THEPULL OUT DRAWER IMPORTANT: To avoid possible injur or product or property damage, you will need two people to perform the followinginstructions. 2.Installing Pullout Drawer • With both hands, hold the center of the bar and pull itout to let both rails out to full exte...
Page 16 - Removing Freezer Handle
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION 16 Use an adjustable wrench to remove the handlemounting screws (3). Install the plug buttons (4) on left side. Install the handle mounting screw (3) on the right side Hold the handle so the masking tape is at the bottom. Align keyhole slots (2) on the top and bottom of the...
Page 17 - DOOR CLOSING AND ALIGNMENT; Door Closing; AFTER COMPLETING THE JOB
17 REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION Open both doors again and check to make sure thatthey close easily. If not, tilt the refrigerator slightly moreto the rear by turning both leveling screws clockwise. Itmay take several more turns, and you should turn bothleveling screws the same amount. DOOR CLOSING AND ...
Page 18 - Do not block any of these vents; SETTING THE CONTROLS; USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR; Identify your control type
18 ENSURING PROPER AIR CIRCULATION In order to ensure proper temperatures, air must flowbetween the refrigerator and freezer sections. As shownin the illustration below, cool air enters through the bottomof the freezer section and moves up. Most of the air thenflows through the freezer section vents...
Page 19 - ADJUSTING CONTROL SETTINGS; Use the settings listed in the chart below as a guide.; Ice Plus; Identifier your control type
Refrigerator control: position 1 to 7 (32°F to 47° F or 0° C to 8° C ) The higher the number setting, the colder the refrigeratorcompartment will become. Freezer control: position 1 to 7 (-6°F to 8° F or -21° C to -13° C ) When the setting is at a higher number, the freezercompartment becomes colder...
Page 20 - FOOD STORAGE GUIDE; Storing Fresh Food; STORING FROZEN FOOD
FOOD STORAGE GUIDE Storing Fresh Food Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight andmoisture-proof material unless otherwise noted. Thisprevents food odor and taste transfer throughout therefrigerator. For dated products, check date code toensure freshness. Butter or margarine Keep opened bu...
Page 21 - REFRIGERATOR SHELVES
REFRIGERATOR SHELVES The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meetyour individual storage needs. These units are all glassshelves. Storing similar food items together in your refrigerator andadjusting the shelves to fit different heights of items willmake finding the exact item you want ea...
Page 22 - To remove the crisper:; CRISPER HUMIDITY CONTROL
CHEF FRESH / SNACK PAN While holding the chef fresh with one hand, pull it forwardslightly. Lift slightly and pull it out. CRISPER HUMIDITY CONTROL You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture-sealed crispers. Adjust the control to any setting between :Lets moist air out of the crisper for...
Page 23 - DOOR RACKS; USINGYOURREFRIGERATOR
CRISPER COVER WITH LATTICE ON INNERSURFACE (on some models) To remove the crisper cover: 1. Remove both crisper drawers. 2. While holding the crisper cover support (2), pull thecover up and out(1). WARNING: Be careful when handing glass cover since glass is not attached to cover. To remove the latti...
Page 24 - DAIRY BIN; To remove the dairy bin
DAIRY BIN 1.To remove the dairy bin , simply lift it and pull straight out. 2.To replace the dairy bin, slide it in above the desired location and push down until it stops. DURABASE (on some models) To remove the Durabase, push it back to the end asmuch as possible. Tilt up the front of the Durabase...
Page 25 - adjust; GLIDE OUT DRAWER BASKET; To
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR TILTING DOOR (on some models) The tilting door provides easy access to stored foods. How to use: Tilt the door down and pull it out. E adjust 25 To remove, lift basket up and pull out straight out. GLIDE OUT DRAWER BASKET - 1. 2. To Install, pull both rails out to full extens...
Page 26 - CARE AND CLEANING; To change the refrigerator light:
26 CARE AND CLEANING Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrostautomatically. However, clean both sections about once a month to prevent odors. Wipe up spills immediately. GENERAL CLEANING TIPS Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. Remove all removable parts, such as shelves, crispers, Us...
Page 27 - POWER INTERRUPTIONS
27 ORc) If neither a food locker nor dry ice is available, consume or can perishable food at once. WHEN YOU GO ON VACATION If you choose to leave the refrigerator on while youare away, follow these steps to prepare your refrigerator before you leave. 1. Use up any perishables and freeze other items....
Page 28 - ABOUT THE AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER; OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS; Personal Injury Hazard
28 ABOUT THE AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER NOTE: Automatic Ice Maker feature is included only in certain models. Please check your product specification. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice. The icemaker will produce eight cubes per cycle —approxima...
Page 29 - .The water pressure must be; INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS; SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY; CONNECTING THE WATERLINE; Water line installation is needed when the
29 BEFORE YOU BEGIN This water line installation is not warranted by therefrigerator or icemaker manufacturer. Follow theseinstructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensivewater damage. Water hammer (water banging in the pipes) in houseplumbing can cause damage to refrigerator parts and leadt...
Page 30 - FASTEN THE SHUT OFF VALVE; TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP; Do not over tighten or you may crush; CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE; Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing; FLUSH OUT THE TUBING
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS(CONTINUED) 4. FASTEN THE SHUT OFF VALVE Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe withthe pipe clamp. NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle valvesare illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts.Consult with your li...
Page 31 - Set the icemaker power switch to the; ON; Do not use old, worn or used waterlines,
31 9. CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE REFRIGERATOR NOTES: Before making the connection to the refrigerator, besure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged intothe wall outlet. If your refrigerator does not have a water filter, we recommend installing one. If your water supplyhas sand or particles that ...
Page 32 - REFRIGERATOR DOES NOT OPERATE; Setting the Controls; VIBRATION OR RATTLING NOISE; Installation; LIGHTS DO NOT WORK; TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE; UNDERSTANDING SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR
REFRIGERATOR DOES NOT OPERATE The power supply cord is unplugged. Firmly plug the cord into a live outlet with proper voltage. A household fuse has blown or circuit Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. breaker tripped. The refrigerator control is set to the OFF position. Refer to the Setti...
Page 33 - COMPRESSOR MOTOR SEEMS TO RUN TOO MUCH
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE COMPRESSOR MOTOR SEEMS TO RUN TOO MUCH Check if... Then... The refrigerator that was replaced was an Modern refrigerators with more storage space require older model. more operating time. The room temperature is hotter than normal. The motor will run longer under warm condition...
Page 34 - ICE HAS OFF-TASTE OR ODOR; Care and Cleaning; THERE IS WATER IN THE DEFROST DRAIN PAN; Understanding Sounds You May Hear section.; THE DOORS ARE DIFFICULT TO OPEN
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ICE HAS OFF-TASTE OR ODOR The icemaker was recently installed. Discard first few batches of ice to avoid discolored oroff-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 odor...
Page 35 - TEMPERATURE IS TOO WARM OR THERE IS INTERIOR MOISTURE BUILD UP; multi flow; AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER DOES NOT WORK; Connecting the Water Line
TEMPERATURE IS TOO WARM OR THERE IS INTERIOR MOISTURE BUILD UP The air vents are blocked. Cold air circulates Locate air vents by using your hand to sense airflow and from the freezer to the fresh food section and move all packages that block vents and restrict airflow. Refer back again through air ...
