LG LFX25973D - User Manual

8 COMPONENTS ENGLISH Refrigerator Interior Modular Door Bins Dairy Product Bin Pullout Drawer LED Interior Lamps The interior lamps light up the inside of the refrigerator. Refrigerator Shelves The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet your individual storage needs. Durabase Divider Du...

9 INSTALLATION ENGLISH INSTALLATION Installation Overview Please read the following installation instructions first after purchasing this product or transporting it to another location. 1 Unpacking your refrigerator 2 Choosing the proper location 3 Disassembling/Assembling 4 Connecting the water sup...

10 INSTALLATION ENGLISH Specifications The appearance and specifications listed in this manual may vary due to constant product improvements. Bottom-freezer refrigerator model LFX25973* / LFX25973** Description French door refrigerator Electrical requirements 115 VAC @ 60 Hz Min. / Max. Water pressu...

11 INSTALLATION ENGLISH Choosing the Proper Location Select a place where a water supply can be easily connected for the automatic icemaker. Unpacking Your Refrigerator WARNING Use two or more people to move and install the refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.Your refri...

12 INSTALLATION ENGLISH Ambient Temperature Install this appliance in an area where the temperature is between 55°F (13°C) and 110°F (43°C). If the temperature around the appliance is too low or high, cooling ability may be adversely affected. Measuring the Clearances Too small of a distance from ad...

13 INSTALLATION ENGLISH Removing/Assembling the Freezer Drawer Handle Removing the Handles 1 Loosen the set screws located on the lower side of the handle with a 1 / 8 in. Allen wrench and remove the handle. 2 Loosen the mounting fasteners that connect to the freezer drawer and handle using a 1 / 4 ...

14 INSTALLATION ENGLISH 2 Open the left door. Remove the top hinge cover screw (1). Lift up the cover (2). 3 Remove the cover. 4 Pull out the tube (3). 5 Disconnect all wire harnesses (4). 6 Remove the grounding screw (5). 7 Rotate the hinge lever (6) counterclockwise. Lift the top hinge (7) free of...

17 INSTALLATION ENGLISH 2 1 3 Lower door into final position and tighten the screws 3 . 3 Assembling the Freezer Drawer 1 With both hands, pull out each rail simultaneously until both rails are fully extended. 2 Hook the door support 1 into the rail tabs 2 on both sides. 3 Remove the rail screw 2 on...

19 INSTALLATION ENGLISH CAUTION Wear eye protection during installation to prevent injury. Connecting the Water Line Before You Begin This water line installation is not covered by the refrigerator warranty. Follow these instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive water damage. Water ha...

20 INSTALLATION ENGLISH NOTE A self piercing saddle type water valve should not be used. NOTE The hookup line cannot be white, plastic tubing. Licensed plumbers must use only copper tubing NDA tubing #49595 or 49599 or Cross Link Polyethylene (PEX) tubing. If your existing copper water line has a y ...

21 INSTALLATION ENGLISH NOTE Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing (about 8 feet coiled into 3 turns of about 10 in. diameter) to allow the refrigerator to move out from the wall after installation. 4 FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVEFasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe clamp. Pip...

22 INSTALLATION ENGLISH 10 TURN THE WATER ON AT THE SHUTOFF VALVE Tighten any connections that leak. 11 PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATORArrange the coil of tubing so that it does not vibrate against the back of the refrigerator or against the wall. Push the refrigerator back to the wall. 12 START THE ICEMAK...

23 INSTALLATION ENGLISH Leveling and Door Alignment Leveling After installing, plug the refrigerator’s power cord into a 3-prong grounded outlet and push the refrigerator into the final position. Your refrigerator has two front leveling legs—one on the right and one on the left. Adjust the legs to a...

24 HOW TO USE ENGLISH HOW TO USE Before use Clean the refrigerator. Clean your refrigerator thoroughly and wipe off all dust that accumulated during shipping. NOTE Remove adhesive residue by wiping it off with your thumb or dish detergent. CAUTION Do not scratch the refrigerator with a sharp object ...

26 HOW TO USE ENGLISH Light Light Press the LIGHT button, to turn on the dispenser light. The indicator will appear on the LED display. Control Panel Features (continued) Change Filter Change Filter When the water filter indicator turns on, you have to change the water filter. After changing the wat...

27 HOW TO USE ENGLISH Assembling the In-Door Ice Bin 1 Carefully insert the in-door ice bin while slightly slanting it to avoid contact with the icemaker. 2 Avoid touching the ice-detecting sensor when replacing the ice bin. See the label on the ice compartment door for details. Ice-detecting sensor...

29 HOW TO USE ENGLISH Automatic Icemaker (continued) The first ice and water dispensed may y include particles or odor from the water supply line or the water tank.Throw away the first few batches of ice. y This is also necessary if the refrigerator has not been used for a long time.Never store beve...

30 HOW TO USE ENGLISH Ice and Water Dispenser * Depending on the model, some of the following functions may not be available. CAUTION Keep children away from the dispenser. Children may play with or damage the controls. Using the Dispenser To dispense y cold water , push on the water switch with a g...

31 HOW TO USE ENGLISH 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. Vegetable storage (Crisper) Preserves vegetables and fruit. Gallon Storage Bin Store ...

32 HOW TO USE ENGLISH Food Storage Tips * The following tips may not be applicable depending on the model. Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight and moisture-proof material unless otherwise noted. This prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator. For dated products...

34 HOW TO USE ENGLISH Detaching and Assembling the Storage Bins 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 to full extension, lift the front up, and pull straight out. To install, slightly ti...

35 HOW TO USE ENGLISH Ice Bin To separate the ice bin, pull out the drawer to full extension. Gently lift and pull out the ice bin. To reinstall, simply set the ice bin in its correct position. Pull-Out Drawer To remove the drawer, push the tabs located on the front inside surface of each rail. Next...

36 HOW TO USE ENGLISH Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet your individual storage needs. Your model may have glass or wire shelves. Adjusting the shelves to fit different heights of items will make finding the exact item you want easier. Doing s...

37 MAINTENANCE ENGLISH MAINTENANCE Cleaning Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically; however, clean both y sections about once a month to prevent odors. Wipe up spills immediately. y Always unplug the refrigeration before cleaning. y General Cleaning Tips General Cleaning Ti...

38 MAINTENANCE ENGLISH Replacing the Water Filter It is recommended that you replace the filter when the water filter indicator light turns on or the water dispenser or icemaker noticeably decreases production. 3 Twist the cartridge right about 1/4 turn. You will feel a stop and the locked symbol sh...

39 MAINTENANCE ENGLISH Performance Data Sheet Models Number 5231JA2002A-S Use with replacement cartridge 5231JA2002A This system has been tested according to NSF/ANSI Standards 42 for the reduction of the substances listed below. The concentration of the indicated substances in water entering the sy...

40 SMART DIAGNOSIS ENGLISH 3 Hold the mouthpiece of your phone in front of the speaker that is located on the right hinge of the refrigerator door, when instructed to do so by the call center. 4 Press and hold the Freezer Temperature button for three seconds while continuing to hold your phone to th...

41 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions Q: What are the best temperature settings for my refrigerator and freezer? A: The default setting for the refrigerator is 37° Fahrenheit (3° Celsius). The default setting for the freezer is 0° Fahrenheit (-18° Celsius). Adjust these...