LG LMXC23796S - User Manual

5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH % This product is not to be used for special purposes such as the storage of medicine or test materials or for use on ships, etc. % Unplug the power plug before cleaning or repairing the refrigerator. % When you replace the light bulb in the refrigerator, unpl...

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

7 COMPONENTS ENGLISH COMPONENTS Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features of your refrigerator. *The appearance and specifications of the actual product may differ depending on the model. Refrigerator Exterior Button Handle Opens and closes the door. Filtered Water and Ice Di...

8 COMPONENTS ENGLISH Refrigerator Interior Door-in-Door Case A convenient storage area for frequently-used items that require easy access. Adjustable Refrigerator Shelf The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet your individual storage needs. Pullout Drawer Used for extra storage within...

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 LMXS30796* Description French door refrigerator Dimensions 35 3/4" (W) X 39 1/8" (D) X 70 1/4" (H). 51"(D w/...

11 INSTALLATION ENGLISH Choosing the Proper Location % Select a place where a water supply can be easily connected for the automatic icemaker. Unpacking the 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...

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 Clearances Too small of a distance from adjace...

13 INSTALLATION ENGLISH WARNING % If your entrance door is too narrow for the refrigerator to pass through, remove the refrigerator doors and move the refrigerator sideways through the doorway. % Use two or more people to remove and install the refrigerator doors. Failure to do so can result in back...

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 . NO...

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 NOTE 1) Gently insert the tube until only one line shows on the tube. (Correct) (Incorrect) 2) Pull the tube to make sure that the tube is tightly fastened. Collet Tube Insert Line Removing the CustomChill™ Drawer 1 Pull the drawer open to full extension. Remove the basket by...

19 INSTALLATION ENGLISH Assembling the CustomChill™ Drawer 1 Grasp the door on each side and lower it into place on the rail system. 3 Pull the drawer open to full extension. Lower the basket onto the rail system. 2 Reconnect the wire harness to the connection at the end of the right rail by alignin...

21 INSTALLATION ENGLISH 3 Lower the door into final position and tighten the screws located on both sides. 4 Insert the the top pullout drawer into the frame, and push the drawer back into place until you hear a click. 5 Slightly tilt up the front of the middle drawer, insert the drawer into the fra...

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...

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. The refrigerator has two front leveling legs—one on the right and one on the left. Adjust the legs to al...

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 objec...

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 Wi-Fi The Wi-Fi button, when used with the LG Smart Refrigerator smart phone app, allows the refrigerator to connect to your home’s Wi-Fi network. Refer to the following page for information on the initial setup of the application.The Wi-Fi icon allows you to check the status o...

31 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...

32 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 70~182 cubes in a 24-hour period, depending on freezer compartment temperature, room tem...

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

34 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 to prevent children playing with or damaging the controls. Dispenser Ice switch Stand Water switch Using the Dispenser % To disp...

35 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. NOTE % If you are leaving home for a short period of time, like a short vacation, the...

36 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...

37 HOW TO USE ENGLISH Storing Frozen Food (continued) Packaging Successful freezing depends on correct packaging. When you close and seal the package, it must not allow air or moisture in or out. If it does, you could have food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator and could also dry o...

38 HOW TO USE ENGLISH Glide‘N’Access™ (on some models) The Glide’N’Access™ slides out for easy loading of large items, like sheet cakes or deli trays, and to give you easy access to items stored at the back of the shelf. To slide out, grasp the handle at the front of the shelf and gently pull forwar...

40 HOW TO USE ENGLISH Door Bins The door bins are removable for easy cleaning and adjustment. 1 To remove the bin, simply lift the bin up and pull straight out. 2 To replace the bin, slide it in above the desired support and push down until it snaps into place. NOTE Some bins may vary in appearance ...

41 HOW TO USE ENGLISH 1 To remove the Door-in-Door case, lift up and pull out. 2 To replace the Door-in-Door case, line the tabs on the Door-in-Door case with the slots on the door and push down until it snaps into place. Door-in-Door Case To open the Door-in-Door case, slightly push the marked area...

42 HOW TO USE ENGLISH CustomChill™ Drawer The CustomChill™ Drawer provides storage space with a variable temperature control that can be adjusted to keep the compartment either colder or warmer than the refrigerator. Setting the Temperature Press the Select/Lock button repeatedly to toggle through t...

43 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 items of different heights will make finding the exact item you want easier. Doing s...

44 SMART FUNCTIONS ENGLISH SMART FUNCTIONS LG SmartThinQ Application The LG SmartThinQ application allows you to communicate with the appliance using a smartphone. Before Using LG SmartThinQ % For appliances with the or logo 1 Use a smartphone to check the strength of the wireless router (Wi-Fi netw...

45 SMART FUNCTIONS ENGLISH LG SmartThinQ Application Features % For appliances with the or logo Firmware Update Keep the appliance performance updated. Manage Food This feature helps track items in the refrigerator and freezer, sends alerts when items are near their use by dates, generates grocery l...

46 SMART FUNCTIONS ENGLISH FCC Notice (For transmitter module contained in this product) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful i...

47 SMART FUNCTIONS ENGLISH Smart Grid Function When the refrigerator operates in Smart Grid mode, the Smart Refrigerator function can control energy usage or delay the operation of some functions to save energy during peak usage periods. % You can override the Smart Grid function any time (using the...

48 SMART FUNCTIONS ENGLISH LG Open API You can manage Smart Grid features for the LG Smart Refrigerator.Please check the detailed specifications on the notice page on us.smartthinq.com. API list Demand Response % Send demand response signal Power Saving % Set saving mode % Get schedule of DR/Delay D...

49 SMART FUNCTIONS ENGLISH 5 Press and hold the Freezer button for three seconds while continuing to hold your phone to the speaker. 6 After you hear three beeps, release the Freezer button. 7 Keep the phone in place until the tone transmission has finished. The display will count down the time. Onc...

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

51 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...

52 MAINTENANCE ENGLISH Performance Data Sheet Use Replacement Cartridge: MDJ64844601(LT1000P) 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 in NSF/ANSI St...

53 MAINTENANCE ENGLISH Application Guidelines / Water Supply Parameters Note that while testing was performed under standard laboratory conditions, actual performance may vary. NSF System Trade Name Code : MDJ64844601(LT1000P) It is essential that the manufacturer’s recommended installation, mainten...

54 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...

65 LIMITED WARRANTY ENGLISH LIMITED WARRANTY FOR USA ARBITRATION NOTICE: THIS LIMITED WARRANTY CONTAINS AN ARBITRATION PROVISION THAT REQUIRES YOU AND LG TO RESOLVE DISPUTES BY BINDING ARBITRATION INSTEAD OF IN COURT, UNLESS YOU CHOOSE TO OPT OUT. IN ARBITRATION, CLASS ACTIONS AND JURY TRIALS ARE NO...

66 LIMITED WARRANTY ENGLISH % Damage resulting from operating the product in a corrosive atmosphere or contrary to the product owner’s manual. % Damage or failure to the Product caused by accidents, pests and vermin, lightning, wind, fire, floods, acts of God, or any other causes beyond the control ...

67 LIMITED WARRANTY ENGLISH Notice of Dispute. In the event you intend to commence an arbitration proceeding, you must first notify LG in writing at least 30 days in advance of initiating the arbitration by sending a letter to LG at LG Electronics, USA, Inc. Attn: Legal Department- Arbitration 1000 ...