Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS English Version 2 French Version 36 Warranty (Canada) 3 - 4 Safety Instructions 5 - 6 Grounding Requirements 6 Parts and Features 7 Refrigerator Installation 8 - 16 Unpacking your refrigerator 8 Installation 8 Base Grille 8 Removing, Reversing and Replacing Your refrigerator door...
Page 3 - CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE NUMBERS:; LIMITED WARRANTY; LG Electronics
3 LG Electronics will repair or at its option replace, without charge, your product which proves to be defective inmaterial or workmanship under normal use, during the warranty period listed below from the date of originalpurchase. This warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product ...
Page 4 - 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 5 - Please read carefully.; TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY; Electrical Shock Hazard; RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT; CFC DISPOSAL; USE OF EXTENSION CORDS; POWER CORD REPLACEMENT
IMPORTANT: Please read carefully. TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD The refrigerator should always be plugged into its ownindividual properly grounded electrical outlet rated for 115 Volts, 60 Hz, AC only, and fused at 15 or 20 amperes.This provides the best performance and also pr...
Page 6 - PARTS AND FEATURES
7 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 items listed below. The locations of the features shown below may not match your model. PARTS AND FEATURES *on som...
Page 7 - REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION; Avoid placing the unit near heat sources,; A proper distance from adjacent items
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 theTechSheet that is attached to back wall of the refrigerator. To remove any remaining tape or glue, rub the areabriskly ...
Page 8 - HOW TO REMOVE DOOR HANDLES; Removing Refrigerator Handle; HOW TO REPLACE DOOR HANDLES; Replacing Refrigerator Door Handle; Hex head socket wrench
HOW TO REMOVE DOOR HANDLES NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page. 1. Removing Refrigerator Handle Grasp the handle tightly with bothhands and slide the handle up (1)(thismay require some force). necessary to remove the refrigerator door handles. To move refrigerator throug...
Page 9 - HOW TO REMOVE REFRIGERATOR DOOR (models without water dispenser); Removing Refrigerator Door
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION 10 HOW TO REMOVE REFRIGERATOR DOOR (models without water dispenser) 1. Removing Refrigerator Door NOTE: Handle appearance may vary. IMPORTANT: Before you begin, turn the refrigerator OFF and unplug it. Remove food and any bins from doors. Left Door Loosen the cover screw (1...
Page 11 - Loosen the screws and remove the cove on back side (see figure A).; Right Door
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION 12 REMOVING AND REPLACING REFRIGERATOR DOORS (models with water dispenser) 1. Removing Refrigerator Door NOTE: Handle appearance may vary. IMPORTANT: Before you begin, turn the refrigerator OFF and unplug it. Remove food and any bins from doors. Left Door Disconnect water s...
Page 13 - When you remove the drawer, do not hold; Removing Pullout Drawer; Press both hangers with yours thumbs to lift it up.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION 14 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 THEPULLOUT DRAW...
Page 14 - Installing Pullout Drawer
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION 15 HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THEPULLOUT DRAWER IMPORTANT: To avoid possible injury 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 ...
Page 15 - LEVELING AND DOOR ALIGNMENT; Leveling; Your refrigerator has two front leveling screws; Door Alignment
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION 16 LEVELING AND DOOR ALIGNMENT Leveling Your refrigerator has two front leveling screws one on the right and one on the left. If your refrigerator seemsunsteady or you want the doors to close easier, adjust theRefrigerator’s tilt using the instructions below: 1. Plug the re...
Page 16 - ENSURING PROPER AIR CIRCULATION; Do not block any of cool air vents; SETTING THE CONTROLS; USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR; DOOR ALARM
17 ENSURING PROPER AIR CIRCULATION In order to ensure proper temperatures, air must flowbetween the refrigerator and freezer sections. As shownin the illustration below, air enters at top of freezer andcirculates down. From bottom of freezer, air is forced upto top of refrigerator. Air enters refrig...
Page 17 - ADJUSTING CONTROL SETTINGS; Refrigerator Temp Control:
18 ADJUSTING CONTROL SETTINGS Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely beforeadding food. It is best to wait 24 hours before you putfood into the refrigerator. The mid-settings indicated in theprevious section should be correct for normal householdrefrigerator usage. The controls are set c...
Page 18 - FOOD STORAGE GUIDE; Storing Fresh Food; Store in original carton on interior shelf, not on door shelf.; STORING FROZEN FOOD; For further information about preparing food for; Use fresh fish and shellfish the same day purchased.
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 19 - 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 20 - Fruits and vegetables may be damage; CHEF FRESH / SNACK PAN; and; OPTIBIN CRISPERS; To remove the crisper:
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 21 NOTE: DO NOT store lettuce or other leafy produce inthis drawer. COLD Cauliflower Cucumbers Zucchinis Apples Corn Oranges Grapes COLDER Steaks Hard cheeses Cold cuts Bacon Hot dogs WARNING: Fruits and vegetables may be damage at the coldest setting. CHEF FRESH / SNACK PAN ...
Page 21 - To remove the crisper cover:; DAIRY BIN; To remove the dairy bin; EGG BOX
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 22 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 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 ...
Page 22 - The Durabase divider allows you to organize the
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 23 FREEZER SECTION ICE BIN (on some models) 1. To separate the ice bin, pull out the drawer as much as possible. 2. Gently lift and pull out the ice bin. 3. To reinstall, pull out the drawer as much as possible and set the ice bin in its correct position, and then push in the...
Page 23 - WATER DISPENSER; Tray can be easily removed by pressing and pulling it.; To remove, lift basket up and pull out straight out.; GLIDE OUT DRAWER BASKET; NOTE; : The average life of the filter is 6 months.
WATER DISPENSER Push the dispenser pad with a glass until you hear a clickto get cold water. Tray can be easily removed by pressing and pulling it. Tilt up the front of tray slightly and snap the ribs into theholes to replace the tray. Push Dispenser Switch Holes Ribs USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 24 1 2 ...
Page 24 - How to change the old cartridge.
25 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 4 . Replace with a new cartridge. Take the new cartridge out of its packaging and removeprotective cover from the o-rings. With cartridge knob in the vertical position, push the newfilter cartridge into the cover until it stops. If you can´t turn the filter from side to si...
Page 25 - To change the refrigerator light:; CARE AND CLEANING; Explosion Hazard
26 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, etc. Use a clean spo...
Page 27 - ABOUT THE AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER; Personal Injury Hazard; Automatic Ice Maker feature is included only in
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice. The icemaker will produce eight cubes per cycleapproximately 100 - 130 cubes in a 24-hour period,depending on freezer compartment temperature, roomtemperature, number of door openings and otheroperatin...
Page 28 - . The water pressure must be; INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS; SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY; CONNECTING THE WATER LINE; 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 29 - FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE; TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP; Do not overtighten or you may crush; CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE; Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing; FLUSH OUT THE TUBING
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS(CONTINUED) 4. FASTEN THE SHUTOFF 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 lic...
Page 30 - Set the icemaker power switch to the; ON
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 31 - 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 Check if... Then... 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...
Page 32 - 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 33 - 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 34 - TEMPERATURE IS TOO WARM OR THERE IS INTERIOR MOISTURE BUILDUP; multi flow; AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER DOES NOT WORK; Connecting the Water Line; The doors are not closing completely.; Doors will not close completely
TEMPERATURE IS TOO WARM OR THERE IS INTERIOR MOISTURE BUILDUP 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 v...
