LG LNXS30866D - User Manual

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 Refrigerator Preserves food. Freezer Preserves frozen food. Filter...

8 COMPONENTS ENGLISH Refrigerator Interior LED Interior Lamp The interior lamps light up the inside of the refrigerator. Bluetooth Speaker* Adjustable Refrigerator Shelf The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet your individual storage needs. Dairy Corner Used to preserve dairy product...

9 INSTALLATION ENGLISH INSTALLATION Installation Overview Please read the following installation instructions first after purchasing this product or transporting it to another location. NOTE Connect to potable water supply only. 1 Unpacking your refrigerator 4 Connecting the water supply and water l...

10 INSTALLATION ENGLISH Specifications The appearance and specifications listed in this manual may vary due to constant product improvements. Bottom-freezer refrigerator model LNXS30866* Description French door refrigerator Electrical requirements 115 VAC @ 60 Hz Min./Max. Water pressure 20 - 120 ps...

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. • You...

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 3 Remove the cover and pull out the tube . Disconnect all wire harnesses . 4 Rotate the hinge lever counterclockwise . Lift the top hinge free of the hinge lever latch. CAUTION When lifting the hinge free of the latch, be careful that the door does not fall forward. Hinge Lev...

14 INSTALLATION ENGLISH 4 Lift the door from the middle hinge pin and remove the door. CAUTION Place the door, inside facing up, on a non-scratching surface. 3 Remove the door by raising it from the lower hinge. 3 Tighten the two hinge bolts. Removing the Freezer Doors 1 Remove the two hinge bolts. ...

15 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 ...

16 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 ...

17 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 Connecting the Water Line Before You Begin This water line installation is not covered by the r...

18 INSTALLATION ENGLISH CAUTION Wear eye protection during installation to prevent injury. Water Pressure The water pressure must be 20~120 psi or 138~827 kPa or 1.4~8.4 kgf/cm² on models without a water filter and 40~120 psi or 276~827 kPa or 2.8~8.4 kgf/cm² on models with a water filter. If a reve...

19 INSTALLATION ENGLISH 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. Water Line Installation Instructions Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used drinking wa...

20 INSTALLATION ENGLISH 7 CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for the copper tubing onto the end of the tubing and connect it to the shutoff valve. Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into the valve. Tighten the compression nut securely. 8 FLUSH OUT THE ...

21 INSTALLATION ENGLISH Door Alignment Leveling the doors may not be possible when the floor is not level, or is of weak or poor construction. The refrigerator is heavy and should be installed on a rigid and solid surface. Some wood flooring may cause leveling difficulties if it flexes excessively. ...

22 INSTALLATION ENGLISH Freezer Door Alignment • Method 1 is recommended. • For freezer doors, use wrench 2 . 1 (Method 1) Open the door, and adjust the height by tightening the nut above the foot with the wrench 2 . 2 ( Method 2, only allows a maximum of 3mm of adjustment) (1) Use the wider side of...

23 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...

24 HOW TO USE ENGLISH Control Panel Depending on the model, some of the following functions may not be available. 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 refrigera...

25 HOW TO USE ENGLISH Replace Filter When the Replace Filter icon turns on, the air filter needs to be replaced. After replacing the air filter, press and hold the Fresh Air Filter button for three seconds to turn the icon light off. Changing the air filter approximately every six months is recommen...

26 HOW TO USE ENGLISH Wi-Fi T h e W i - F i b u t t o n , w h e n u s e d w i t h t h e L G 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 LED allows yo...

27 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 to ...

28 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 50-80 cubes in a 24-hour period, depending on freezer compartment temperature, room temper...

29 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 ...

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 to prevent them from playing with or damaging the controls. Dispenser Support Using the Dispenser 1 Press on the Water, Cubed, or ...

31 HOW TO USE ENGLISH NOTE • If you are leaving home for a short period of time, like a short vacation, the refrigerator should be left on. Refrigerated foods that are able to be frozen will stay preserved longer if stored in the freezer. • If you are leaving the refrigerator turned off for an exten...

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, ...

33 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...

34 HOW TO USE ENGLISH Using the Folding Shelf You can store taller items, such as containers or bottles, by simply pushing the front half of the shelf underneath the back half of the shelf. Pull the front of the shelf firmly toward you to return to a full shelf. When Closing the Door CAUTION • Do no...

35 HOW TO USE ENGLISH CAUTION • Always empty the drawers before removing them, and use both hands when removing and assembling them. • Make sure that the refrigerator doors are fully open before removing and assembling the drawers. Big Fresh Zone Removing the Big Fresh Zone Drawer 1 Open both refrig...

36 HOW TO USE ENGLISH CAUTION • Use two hands when removing or assembling the Fresh Zone compartment. • Open both refrigerator doors completely and empty and remove the Door-in-Door case and bins before removing or assembling the Fresh Zone compartment. Removing/Assembling the Fresh Zone Compartment...

38 HOW TO USE ENGLISH Door-in-Door (Depending on the model, some of the following functions may not be available.) The Door-in-Door compartment allows for easy access to commonly used beverages and food items. The inner Door-in-Door includes two door bins, the Cheese & Butter and Condiment bins,...

39 HOW TO USE ENGLISH CAUTION Remove contents from the Door-in-Door compartment before disassembly. 3 Remove the screws on both sides of the Door-in-Door compartment. 4 Move the EasyLift bin up to remove it. Lift the lower door bin from the bottom to remove it. 2 Move the EasyLift bin to the top of ...

40 HOW TO USE ENGLISH Removing the Mini Table 1 Open the Door-in-Door and raise the mini table to a vertical position. Use a small flat-blade screwdriver to carefully remove the rubber cover on the bottom left and access the hinge pin. Do not lose the rubber cover. 2 Insert the screwdriver in the sl...

41 HOW TO USE ENGLISH 2 3 1 2 3 1 3 2 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 3 2 1 EasyLift Bin (Depending on the model, some of the following functions may not be available.) Move the EasyLift bin up and down easily and conveniently as necessary. Remove the contents of the bin before raising or lowering it. • To raise the ...

42 HOW TO USE ENGLISH CAUTION • The drawers are heavy. Always use two hands when removing or assembling the drawers to avoid product damage or personal injury. • Always open the freezer doors completely before removing or assembling the drawers. Assembling the Freezer Drawer 1 Open both freezer door...

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

44 SMART FUNCTIONS ENGLISH LG SmartThinQ Application Features Firmware Update Keep the appliance performance updated. Energy Monitoring (On Some Models) This feature keeps track of the refrigerator’s power consumption and the number of door openings. Remote Control Control the Refrigerator Temperatu...

46 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...

47 SMART FUNCTIONS ENGLISH Smart Diagnosis™ Function Should you experience any problems with the appliance, it has the capability of transmitting data via your telephone to the LG Customer Information Center. NFC or Wi-Fi equipped models can also transmit data to a smartphone using the LG Smart Thin...

48 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...

49 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 it to the refrigerator wall. 3 Reset the filter sensor. After changing the filter, push and hold the Air Filter but...

50 MAINTENANCE ENGLISH Replacing the Water Filter Replace the water filter: • Approximately every six months. • When the water filter indicator turns on. • When the water dispenser output decreases. • When the ice cubes are smaller than normal. 3 Assemble the door bin. 1 Remove the old water filter....

51 MAINTENANCE ENGLISH Performance Data Sheet Use Replacement Cartridge: ADQ73613401 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 Standard 42...

52 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: ADQ73613401 To purchase replacement filters, visit our website at www.lg.com Refer ...

53 MAINTENANCE ENGLISH California Department of Public Health Certification 14-3015

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...