LG LMX31985ST - User Manual

6 IMPORTANT SAFETy INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH CAUTION Installation The refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance with the Installer Instructions that y were taped to the front of the refrigerator.Be careful when you unpack and install the refrigerator. Immediately dispose of packing y material...

7 COMPONENTS ENGLISH COMPONENTS Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features of your refrigerator. Page references are included for your convenience.*The appearance and specifications of the actual product may differ depending on the model. Refrigerator Exterior Filtered Water a...

8 COMPONENTS ENGLISH Refrigerator Interior Water filter Purifies water. NOTE The filter should be replaced every 6 months. Please refer to the “Replacing the filter” section in this manual for details. * This function may not be available, depending on the model. Indoor Ice Bin 100 ice cubes are aut...

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. Dimensions 35 3/4" (W) X 36 1/4" (D) X 70 1/4" (H), 48 1/8" (D w/ door open) 908 mm (W) X 921 mm (D) X 1782 mm (H), 1221 mm (D w/ door open) N...

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

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 Assembling the Handles 1 Assemble the mounting fasteners at both ends of the handle using a 1 / 4 in. Allen wrench. 2 Place the handle on the door by fitting the handle footprints over the mounting fasteners and tightening the set screws with a 3 / 32 in. Allen wrench. WARNIN...

14 INSTALLATION ENGLISH Removing the Left Refrigerator Door 1 The water supply is connected to the upper right part of the rear surface of the refrigerator. Remove the ring in the joint area. Hold the water supply connection and gently push the Collet to detach the water supply line as shown in and ...

15 INSTALLATION ENGLISH 1 Remove the top hinge cover screw . Lift the hook (not visible), located at the bottom of the front side of the cover , with a flat-head screwdriver. 2 Detach the wire harness . Removing the Right Refrigerator Door CAUTION When lifting the hinge free of the hinge lever latch...

16 INSTALLATION ENGLISH Install the right-side door first. 1 Make sure that the plastic sleeve is inserted in the bottom of the door. Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin as shown in the figure. 2 Fit the hinge over the hinge lever latch and slot it into place. Rotate the lever counterclockwise ...

17 INSTALLATION ENGLISH Install the left refrigerator door after the right door is installed. 1 Make sure that the plastic sleeve is inserted in the bottom of the door. Install the refrigerator door onto the middle hinge. 2 Fit the hinge over the hinge lever latch and slot it into place. Rotate the ...

18 INSTALLATION ENGLISH CAUTION Use two or more people to remove and y install the freezer drawer. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. Do not hold the handle when removing y or replacing the drawer. The handle may come off and it could cause personal injury. Be careful of sharp hing...

19 INSTALLATION ENGLISH 3 Grasp the drawer on each side and pull it up to separate it from the rails. 4 With both hands, hold each rail and push it in to allow both rails to slide in simultaneously. CAUTION Do not hold the handle when removing or replacing the drawer. The handle may come off and it ...

20 INSTALLATION ENGLISH 3 Grasp the drawer on each side and pull it up to separate it from the rails. 4 With both hands, hold each rail and push it in to allow both rails to slide in simultaneously. CAUTION Do not hold the handle when removing or replacing the drawer. The handle may come off and it ...

21 INSTALLATION ENGLISH Bottom Freezer Drawer 1 With both hands, pull out each rail simultaneously until both rails are fully extended. 2 Grasp the drawer on each side and hook the door supports 1 into the rail tabs 2 located on both sides. 3 Lower the door into final position and tighten the screws...

22 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...

23 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 ...

24 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 VALVE Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe clamp. Pi...

25 INSTALLATION ENGLISH 10 TURN THE WATER ON AT THE SHUTOFF VALVE Tighten any connections that leak. 11 PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR Arrange 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 ICEMA...

26 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...

27 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 ...

28 HOW TO USE ENGLISH NOTE The displayed temperature is the target temperature, and not the actual temperature of the refrigerator. The actual refrigerator temperature depends on the food inside the refrigerator. Control Panel * Depending on the model, some of the following functions may not be avai...

30 HOW TO USE ENGLISH Ice-detecting sensor CAUTION When handling the ice bin, keep hands away from the icemaker tray area to avoid personal injury. In-Door Ice Bin * Depending on the model, some of the following functions may not be available. Detaching the In-Door Ice Bin 1 Gently pull the handle t...

31 HOW TO USE ENGLISH Automatic Icemaker * Depending on the model, some of the following functions may not be available. Ice is made in the automatic icemaker and sent to the dispenser. The icemaker will produce 12 cubes per cycle—approximately 120 cubes in a 24-hour period, depending on freezer com...

32 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 (about 24 cubes). This is also necessary if the refrigerator has not been used for a long time...

33 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. Dispenser Ice switch Stand Water switch Using the Dispenser To dispense y cold w...

34 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. Ice storage bin If a larg...

35 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...

36 HOW TO USE ENGLISH Humidity Controlled Crisper and Glide’N’Serve Humidity Controlled Crisper * Depending on the model, some of the following functions may not be available. The crispers provide fresher tasting fruit and vegetables by letting you easily control humidity inside the drawer. You can ...

37 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...

38 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...

39 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 Unplug refrigerator...

40 MAINTENANCE ENGLISH 2 Install a New Air Filter. Place the new filter inside of the cover with the side that says “Front” facing outward. Turn the filter cover to the right to attach to the refrigerator wall. After changing the filter, push and hold the Air Filter button for three seconds to reset...

41 MAINTENANCE ENGLISH Replacing the Water Filter It is recommended that you replace the water filter: Ap y proximately every six months.When the water filter y indicator turns on.When the water y dispenser output decreases. When the ice cubes are smaller than normal. y 1 Remove the old water filter...

42 MAINTENANCE ENGLISH Performance Data Sheet Model: LG ADQ36006101-S Use Replacement Cartridge: ADQ36006101 The concentration of the indicated substances in water entering the system was reduced to a concentration less than or equal to the permissible limit for water leaving the system as specified...

43 MAINTENANCE ENGLISH It is essential that the manufacturer’s recommended installation, maintenance and filter replacement requirements be carried out for the product to perform as advertised. Replacement Cartridge: ADQ36006101For estimated costs of replacement elements please call USA 1-800-243-00...

45 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...

46 TROUBLESHOOTING ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING Review the Troubleshooting section before calling for service; doing so will save you both time and money. Problem Possible Causes Solutions Refrigerator and Freezer section are not cooling. The refrigerator control is set to OFF (some models). Turn the con...

56 WARRANTy ENGLISH Should your LG Refrigerator (“Product”) fail due to a defect in materials or workmanship under normal home use, during the warranty period set forth below, LG will at its option repair or replace the product. This limited warranty is valid only to the original retail purchaser of...

57 WARRANTy ENGLISH For complete warranty details and customer assistance, please call or visit our website: Call 1-800-243-0000 (24 hours a day, 365 days a year) and select the appropriate option from the menu, or visit our website at http://www.lg.com Or by mail: LG Customer Information Center: P....

58 WARRANTy ENGLISH 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 Product upon receipt of proof of original reta...

59 WARRANTy ENGLISH For complete warranty details and customer assistance, please call or visit our website: Call 1-888-542-2623 (24 hours a day, 365 days a year) and select the appropriate option from the menu, or visit our website at http://www.lg.com Write your warranty information below: _______...

1-800-243-00001-888-865-30261-888-542-2623 USA, Consumer User USA, Commercial User CANADA For inquires or comments, visit www.lg.com or call; www.lg.com Register your product Online! LG Customer Information Center