Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Basic Safety Precautions ........................................3 CFC Disposal ..........................................................4 How to Connect Electricity ......................................5 PARTS AND FEATURES Key Parts and Components .....................
Page 3 - BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; DANGER
3 BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This guide contains many important safety messages. Always read and obey allsafety messages. w 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. All safety messag...
Page 4 - Risk of Child Entrapment; CFC DISPOSAL
4 BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (CONT.) • DO NOT refreeze frozen foods which have thawed completely. The United States Department of Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No. 69 says: …You may safely refreeze frozen foods that havethawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they arestill cold—below...
Page 5 - HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY; WARNING; Electrical Shock Hazard; Do not use an adapter plug.; USE OF EXTENSION CORDS; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
5 HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY IMPORTANT: Please read carefully. w WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded. Have the wall outlet and the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded. RECOMMENDED GROUNDING ...
Page 6 - KEY PARTS AND COMPONENTS
6 KEY PARTS AND COMPONENTS ADJUSTABLE REFRIGERATOR SHELVING The refrigerator compartment shelves are adjustable to allow flexibility for storage needs. MODULAR DOOR BINS Three interchangeable bins can be arranged to suit your storage needs. REMOVABLE ICE STORAGE BIN The ice storage bin can be remove...
Page 7 - CHOOSE THE PROPER LOCATION; Excessive Weight Hazard; CAUTION; CLEARANCES
7 CHOOSE THE PROPER LOCATION w WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Two or more people are required when moving and unpacking the appliance. • Store and install the refrigerator where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to outdoor weather conditions. • Install this appliance ...
Page 8 - FLOORING; HANDLE REMOVAL
HANDLE REMOVAL To move the refrigerator through a house door, it may be necessary to remove the refrigerator door handles. NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page. w CAUTION • Use special care when removing handles to prevent scratching the doors. • The handle could be damag...
Page 9 - HANDLE REINSTALLATION; DOOR AND DRAWER REMOVAL; DOOR REMOVAL; Electric Shock Hazard
9 HANDLE REMOVAL (CONT.) HANDLE REINSTALLATION DOOR AND DRAWER REMOVAL DOOR REMOVAL w WARNING Electric Shock Hazard • Disconnect electrical supply to the refrigerator before installing. Failure to do so could result indeath or serious injury. • Do not put hands or feet or metal sticks into the air v...
Page 10 - To remove the right refrigerator door:
10 DOOR AND DRAWER REMOVAL (CONT.) DOOR REMOVAL (CONT.) • Open the door. Remove the top hinge cover screw (1 ). • Use a flat-head screwdriver to pry back the hooks (not shown) on the front underside ofthe cover (2). Lift up the cover. • Disconnect all the wire harnesses (3). • Remove the grounding s...
Page 11 - DOOR REINSTALLATION
11 DOOR AND DRAWER REMOVAL (CONT.) DOOR REINSTALLATION Install the right-side door first. • Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin as shown. 1 • Fit the top hinge (1) over the hinge lever latch (2) and into place. Rotate the lever (3)counterclockwise to secure the hinge. • Connect the wire harness...
Page 12 - FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL; TOP DRAWER
12 DOOR AND DRAWER REMOVAL (CONT.) FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL w CAUTION • To avoid possible injury or product or property damage, you will need two people to perform thefollowing instructions. • When you remove the drawer, do not hold the handle. It may come off and could cause injury. • When laying the...
Page 13 - BOTTOM DRAWER
13 DOOR AND DRAWER REMOVAL (CONT.) FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL (CONT.) w CAUTION • To avoid possible injury or product or property damage, you will need two people to perform thefollowing instructions. • When you remove the drawer, do not hold the handle. It may come off and could cause injury. • When la...
Page 14 - FREEZER DRAWER REINSTALLATION
14 DOOR AND DRAWER REMOVAL (CONT.) FREEZER DRAWER REINSTALLATION w WARNING: To prevent accidental child and pet entrapment or suffocation risk. DO NOT allow them to play inside of drawer. w WARNING: DO NOT step or sit down on freezer. w CAUTION • To avoid possible injury or product or property damag...
Page 16 - LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT; To change Refrigerator Light Bulbs
16 LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT w WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, either unplugthe refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit breakeror fuse box. NOTE: Moving the control to the OFF position does not remove power to the light circuit. NOTE: • Not all appliance ...
Page 17 - CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY; Tools Required
17 CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY w WARNING Connect to safe drinking water supplyonly. • The water pressure must be between 21 and 121 p.s.i. (1.5~8.5 kgf/cm 2 ) on models without a water filter and between 43 and 121 p.s.i. (3~8.5 kgf/cm 2 ) on models with a water filter. • If water pressure does not ...
Page 18 - CONNECTING THE WATER LINES; BEFORE YOU BEGIN
18 CONNECTING THE WATER LINES 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 r...
Page 19 - INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
19 CONNECTING THE WATER LINES (CONT.) INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequentlyused drinking water line. 1. SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY Turn on the nearest faucet to relieve the pressure on the line. 2. CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION Choose a location for the valve ...
Page 21 - Leveling; LEVELING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS
w WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard • Be careful when you work with the hinges, base grille, and stopper. You may be injured. • Do not put hands, feet, or metal items into the air vents, base grille, or the bottom of therefrigerator. You may be injured or receive an electrical shock. Leveling After in...
Page 22 - DOOR ALIGNMENT; STARTING
22 LEVELING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS (CONT.) DOOR ALIGNMENT STARTING Before loading your refrigerator with fresh foods: • Remove tape and any temporary labels from your refrigerator before using. To remove anyremaining adhesive residue, rub the area brisklywith your thumb, or rub a small amount of liq...
Page 23 - ENSURING PROPER AIR CIRCULATION; Do not block any of cool air vents; SETTING THE CONTROLS; Display mode setting and its cancellation
23 ENSURING PROPER AIR CIRCULATION In order to ensure proper temperatures, air must flowbetween the refrigerator and freezer sections. As shown in the illustration below, air enters at top ofthe freezer and circulates down. From the bottom of the freezer, air is forced up to thetop of the refrigerat...
Page 24 - AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER; Personal Injury Hazard; Operation instructions
24 AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER w WARNING Personal Injury Hazard • DO NOT insert your hands in to the Icemaker in operation. It may cause to injure you. Operation instructions A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice. The icemaker will produce 12 cubes per cycle-approximately...
Page 25 - STORING FOODS; Freezer compartment
25 STORING FOODS • Store fresh food in the refrigerator compartment. • How food is frozen and thawed is an important factor in maintaining freshness and flavor. • Do not store food that spoils easily, such as bananas and melons, at low temperatures. • Allow hot food to cool prior to storing; placing...
Page 26 - LOCATION OF FOODS; REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT SHELVES; DAIRY CORNER; MODULAR REFRIGERATOR DOOR BINS
26 LOCATION OF FOODS REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT SHELVES Store larger food items, platters, and containers on the expansive refrigerator compartment shelves. CRISPERS Store vegetables or fruits with humidity control. DAIRY CORNER Store milk products such as butter and cheese. MODULAR REFRIGERATOR DOOR ...
Page 27 - SHELF HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT; Adjusting Shelves; Remove Shelf
27 SHELF HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable tomeet your individual storage needs. Storing similar food items together in your refrigerator and adjusting the shelves to fit different heights of items will make finding the exact item you want easier; it will also reduce ...
Page 28 - REMOVING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS; Dairy Bin
28 REMOVING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS NOTE: When reinstalling components, reverse the order of steps for removal. To prevent damage,never use excessive force when removing orreinstalling components. w CAUTION • Crispers, Door Bins and interior shelves are not dishwasher safe. w CAUTION • Personal inj...
Page 29 - Crisper humidity control
29 REMOVING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS (CONT.) Crisper humidity control You can control the amount of humidity in themoisture-sealed crispers. Store vegetables orfruits requiring more or less humidity in separatecrispers. Adjust the control to any setting between HIGH and LOW. • LOW lets moist air out...
Page 30 - Child Entrapment Hazard; Ice Bin
30 REMOVING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS (CONT.) w CAUTION • Pinch hazard! Keep hands and feet clear of the bottom of the door when opening and closing. w WARNING Child Entrapment Hazard • If the Durabase divider is removed, there is enough open space for children or pets to crawl inside. To prevent acc...
Page 31 - CLEANING THE REFRIGERATOR; Explosion Hazard; • Use nonflammable cleaner.; Cleaning the Exterior; GENERAL INFORMATION; Storage
31 CLEANING THE REFRIGERATOR w WARNING Explosion Hazard • Use nonflammable cleaner. • Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrostautomatically. However, clean both sections aboutonce a month to prevent odors. Wipe up spillsimmediately....
Page 32 - BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE; Problem
32 BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you both time and expense. This list includescommon occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance. Problem Possible Causes Solutions Refrigeratorcompressor doesnot ru...
Page 35 - KEY DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS
35 KEY DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS The appearance and specifications listed in this guide may vary due to constant product improvements. Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator Model LMC25780 Description Electrical Requirements Min. / Max. Water Pressure Dimensions Net Weight Refrigerator Storage Capacity Fre...
Page 36 - LG REFRIGERATOR LIMITED WARRANTY - USA; THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:
36 LG ELECTRONICS, INC. LG REFRIGERATOR LIMITED WARRANTY - USA Should your LG Refrigerator ("Product") fail due to a defect in materials or workmanship under normal home use, during the warranty periodset forth below, LG will at its option repair or replace the product. This limited warranty...
Page 37 - LG REFRIGERATOR LIMITED WARRANTY - Canada; Product
37 LG ELECTRONICS CANADA, INC. LG REFRIGERATOR LIMITED WARRANTY - Canada WARRANTY: Should your LG Refrigerator (" Product ") fail due to a defect in material or workmanship under normal home use during the warranty period set forth below, LG Canada will at its option repair or replace the Pr...
