Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Basic Safety Precautions ........................................3CFC Disposal ..........................................................4How to Connect Electricity ......................................5 PARTS AND FEATURES Special Features ...............................
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
4 BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (CONT.) • Do not use drier to dry the inside, nor light a candle to remove odor. • Install in places away from the fire such as the place where flammable gas is leaked. • This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory ...
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 - SPECIAL FEATURES
6 SPECIAL FEATURES CONTROL PANEL LED DISPLAY SCREEN Simple electronic controls are user-friendly.The LED screen shows refrigerator and freezer temperatures, displays water filter status, dispenser information, and more. ICE PLUS When this feature is activated, the freezer section will run at the col...
Page 7 - KEY PARTS AND COMPONENTS; Special Features
7 KEY PARTS AND COMPONENTS In addition to the special features and components outlined in the Special Features section, there are several other important components that are referenced in this manual. ADJUSTABLE REFRIGERATOR SHELVING The refrigerator compartment shelves are adjustable to allow flexi...
Page 8 - CHOOSE THE PROPER LOCATION; Excessive Weight Hazard; CAUTION; CLEARANCES
8 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 10 - HANDLE REMOVAL; HANDLE REINSTALLATION; DOOR AND DRAWER REMOVAL; DOOR REMOVAL; Electric Shock Hazard; To remove the left refrigerator door:
10 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 ...
Page 11 - To remove the right refrigerator door:
11 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. • Remove the cover. Pull out the tube (3). • Disconnect all the w...
Page 12 - DOOR REINSTALLATION
12 DOOR AND DRAWER REMOVAL (CONT.) DOOR REINSTALLATION Install the right-side door first. • Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin as shown. • Make sure the plastic sleeve is inserted in the bottom of the door. 1 • Fit the top hinge (1) over the hinge lever latch (2) and into place. Rotate the lev...
Page 13 - Correct
13 DOOR AND DRAWER REMOVAL (CONT.) DOOR REINSTALLATION (CONT.) • Push the water supply tube (6) into the hole on the top case and pull it through thebackplate. (6) 5 Insert the water supply tube into theconnector. • Insert the tube at least 5/8 in. (15 mm) into the connector. • Hook the tab on the d...
Page 14 - FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL; TOP DRAWER
14 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 15 - BOTTOM DRAWER
15 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 16 - FREEZER DRAWER REINSTALLATION
16 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 18 - CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY; Tools Required; CONNECTING THE WATER LINES
18 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 20 - LEVELING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS; Leveling
20 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 ...
Page 21 - DOOR ALIGNMENT; STARTING
21 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 22 - CONTROL PANEL FEATURES; LED DISPLAY; REFRIGERATOR BUTTON; ICE PLUS BUTTON
22 CONTROL PANEL FEATURES For complete details on button functions, see pages 24–26. LED DISPLAY The LED display shows the temperature settings, dispenser options, water filter, door alarm, and locking status messages. ICE TYPE BUTTON The ICE TYPE button is used to select Cubed Ice orCrushed Ice. FR...
Page 23 - THE LED DISPLAY
23 THE LED DISPLAY The LED display shows the temperature settings,dispenser options, water filter, door alarm, andlocking status messages. DISPENSER SELECTION INDICATOR Shows Cubed ice or Crushed Ice selection that will be dispensed when the push switch is pressed. FREEZER TEMPERATURE Indicates the ...
Page 24 - ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURES AND DISPLAY; Adjust Freezer Temperature; Display mode setting and its cancellation; Temperature Display
24 ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURES AND DISPLAY Adjust Freezer Temperature To adjust the temperature in the freezercompartment, press the FREEZER button to cyclethrough the the range of available settings. Adjust Refrigerator Temperature To adjust the temperature in the refrigeratorcompartment, press the ...
Page 25 - DISPENSING WATER; CONTROLLING THE DISPENSER LIGHT; OPERATING THE DISPENSER; Incorrect; Water
DISPENSING CRUSHED ICE Press the ICE TYPE button to illuminate the Crushed Ice icon. Press the push ice switch with a glass or other container and crushed ice will be dispensed. DISPENSING CUBED ICE Press the ICE TYPE button to illuminate the Cubed Ice icon. Press the push switch with a glass or oth...
Page 26 - SETTING THE FUNCTIONS; DIAGNOSTIC FAILURE DETECTION
SETTING THE DISPENSER LOCK Press and hold theALARM/LOCK button for three seconds to lock the dispenser and all of the other control panelfunctions. Press and hold again for 3 seconds to unlock. SETTING THE DOOR ALARM The ALARM/LOCK button also controls the door alarm that sounds three times in 30-se...
Page 28 - AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER; Personal Injury Hazard
28 AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER Ice is made in the automatic icemaker and sent to the dispenser. The automatic icemaker can make 6ice cubes at a time, 80–130 cubes per 24-hourperiod. This quantity may vary by circumstance,including freezer compartment temperature, roomtemperature, number of door openings, fre...
Page 29 - STORING FOODS; Freezer compartment
29 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 30 - LOCATION OF FOODS; REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT SHELVES; DAIRY CORNER; MODULAR REFRIGERATOR DOOR BINS
30 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 31 - SHELF HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT; Adjusting Shelves; Remove Shelf
31 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 32 - REMOVING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS; Dairy Bin
32 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 33 - Crisper humidity control
33 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 34 - Child Entrapment Hazard; Ice Bin
34 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 preventacci...
Page 35 - CLEANING THE REFRIGERATOR; Explosion Hazard; • Use nonflammable cleaner.; Cleaning the Exterior; GENERAL INFORMATION; Storage
35 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 36 - Filter Month, Hold 3 Seconds; REPLACING THE WATER FILTER
It is recommended that you replace the filter when the water filter indicator reaches 0 or the water dispenser or icemaker noticeably decreasesproduction. After replacing the filter, flush 2.5 gallons throughfilter before use (flush for approximately 5 minutes).Check the filter for leaks. When the w...
Page 37 - BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE; Problem
37 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. BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Problem Possible Causes Solutions Refrigeratorcompressor doesnot ru...
Page 41 - KEY DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS
41 KEY DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS The appearance and specifications listed in this guide may vary due to constant product improvements. Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator Model LMX25985 Description Electrical Requirements Min. / Max. Water Pressure Dimensions Net Weight Refrigerator Storage Capacity Fre...
Page 42 - THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:
42 LG ELECTRONICS U.S.A., INC. LG REFRIGERATOR LIMITED WARRANTY - U.S.A. 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 limite...
Page 43 - LG REFRIGERATOR LIMITED WARRANTY - Canada; Product
43 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...
