Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS English Version 2 Spanish Version 36 Warranty (U.S.A.) 3 - 4 Safety Instructions 5 - 6 Grounding Requirements 6 Parts and Features 7 Refrigerator Installation 8 - 15 Unpacking your refrigerator 8 Installation 8 Base Grille 8 Removing, Reversing and Replacing Your refrigerator doo...
Page 3 - LG Refrigerator / Freezer Warranty Period; Refrigerator / Freezer; THE ABOVE WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO:; CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE NUMBERS:; LIMITED WARRANTY
3 visit our web site/http://www.lgservice.com LG Electronics United States of America LG Electronics will repair or at its option replace, without charge, your product which proves to be defectivein material or workmanship under normal use during the warranty period listed below from the date oforig...
Page 4 - GARANTÍA LIMITADA; LA GARANTIA ANTERIOR NO APLICA A :; Lla me al; LG Electronics
4 Visite nuestro sitio web/http://www.lgservice.com GARANTÍA LIMITADA Estados Unidos de América Refrigerador/Congelador 1 año 1 año [Servicio a domicilio (Excepto Modelo GR-051)] Sistema Sellado 7 años 1 año [Servicio a domicilio (Excepto Modelo GR-051)] LA GARANTIA ANTERIOR NO APLICA A : 1. 2. 3. 4...
Page 5 - read and obey; SAFETY MESSAGES; unplug; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS; WARNING; can; DANGER; You will be killed or seriously injured if you; follow instructions.
This guide contains many important safety messages. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. It alerts you to safety messages that inform youof hazards that can kill or hurt you or others, or cause damage to the product. All safety messages will be preceded by the s...
Page 6 - Please read carefully.; TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY; Before performing any type of installation,; USE OF EXTENSION CORDS; However, if you still elect to use; Electrical Shock Hazard; this appliance must be; RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT; CFC DISPOSAL; POWER CORD REPLACEMENT
IMPORTANT: Please read carefully. TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD The refrigerator should always be plugged into its ownindividual properly grounded electrical outlet rated for 115 Volts, 60 Hz, AC only, and fused at 15 or 20 amperes.This provides the best performance and also pr...
Page 7 - PARTS AND FEATURES
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Digital Sensor Control* Refrigerator Light Shelves Chef Fresh Can Dispenser Optibin Crisper Keeps fruits and vegetable fresh and crisper Customcube Icemaker Ice Bin Full-Width Wire Basket Wire Durabase Filter (inside)* Dairy Bin Egg Box Design-A-Door Bins Freezer Ligh...
Page 8 - REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION; Avoid placing the unit near heat sources,
UNPACKING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Remove tape and any temporary labels from yourrefrigerator before using. Do not remove any warning-type labels, the model and serial number label, or theTechSheet that is attached to back wall of the refrigerator. To remove any remaining tape or glue, rub the areabriskly ...
Page 9 - HOW TO REMOVE DOOR HANDLES; Removing Refrigerator Handle; HOW TO REPLACE DOOR HANDLES; Replacing Refrigerator Door Handle; Hex head socket wrench
HOW TO REMOVE DOOR HANDLES NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page. 1. Removing Refrigerator Handle Grasp the handle tightly with bothhands and slide the handle up (1)(thismay require some force). necessary to remove the refrigerator door handles. To move refrigerator throug...
Page 10 - HOW TO REMOVE REFRIGERATOR DOOR (models without water dispenser); Removing Refrigerator Door
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION HOW TO REMOVE REFRIGERATOR DOOR (models without water dispenser) 1. Removing Refrigerator Door NOTE: Handle appearance may vary. IMPORTANT: Before you begin, turn the refrigerator OFF and unplug it. Remove food and any bins from doors. Left Door Loosen the cover screw (1).D...
Page 12 - Loosen the screws and remove the cove on back side (see figure A).; Right Door
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION REMOVING AND REPLACING REFRIGERATOR DOORS (models with water dispenser) 1. Removing Refrigerator Door NOTE: Handle appearance may vary. IMPORTANT: Before you begin, turn the refrigerator OFF and unplug it. Remove food and any bins from doors. Left Door Disconnect water supp...
Page 15 - LEVELING AND DOOR ALIGNMENT; Leveling; Your refrigerator has two front leveling screws; Door Alignment
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION 15 LEVELING AND DOOR ALIGNMENT Leveling Your refrigerator has two front leveling screws one on the right and one on the left. If your refrigerator seemsunsteady or you want the doors to close easier, adjust theRefrigerator’s tilt using the instructions below: 1. Plug the re...
Page 16 - ENSURING PROPER AIR CIRCULATION; Do not block any of cool air vents; SETTING THE CONTROLS; USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR; DOOR ALARM
16 ENSURING PROPER AIR CIRCULATION In order to ensure proper temperatures, air must flowbetween the refrigerator and freezer sections. As shownin the illustration below, air enters at top of freezer andcirculates down. From bottom of freezer, air is forced upto top of refrigerator. Air enters refrig...
Page 17 - Refrigerator Temp Control:; ADJUSTING CONTROL SETTINGS; ON
17 SETTING THE CONTROLS Your refrigerator has a control pad on the dispenser thatlets you regulate the temperature in the freezer andrefrigerator compartments. Initially set the REFRIGERATOR CONTROL at 37°F(3°C) and the FREEZER CONTROL at 0 °F ( -18 C).Leave it at this setting for 24 hours (one day)...
Page 18 - FOOD STORAGE GUIDE; Storing Fresh Food; Store in original carton on interior shelf, not on door shelf.; STORING FROZEN FOOD; For further information about preparing food for; Use fresh fish and shellfish the same day purchased.
FOOD STORAGE GUIDE Storing Fresh Food Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight andmoisture-proof material unless otherwise noted. Thisprevents food odor and taste transfer throughout therefrigerator. For dated products, check date code toensure freshness. Butter or margarine Keep opened bu...
Page 19 - REFRIGERATOR SHELVES
REFRIGERATOR SHELVES The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meetyour individual storage needs. These units are all glassshelves. Storing similar food items together in your refrigerator andadjusting the shelves to fit different heights of items willmake finding the exact item you want ea...
Page 20 - CRISPER HUMIDITY CONTROL; Fruits and vegetables may be damage
CHEF FRESH (optional on some models) While holding the chef fresh with one hand, pull it forwardslightly. Lift slightly and pull it out. OBTIBIN CRISPERS The OptiBin Crispers provide fresher-tasting fruit andvegetables by letting you easily control humidity inside thecrisper. The OptiBin Crispers in...
Page 21 - To remove the crisper cover:; To remove the crisper:
CRISPER COVER WITH LATTICE ON INNERSURFACE To remove the crisper cover: 1. Remove both crisper drawers. 2. While holding the crisper cover support (2), pull thecover up and out(1). WARNING: Be careful when handing glass cover since glass is not attached to cover. USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 21 USING YOU...
Page 22 - DAIRY BIN; To remove the dairy bin; CAN DISPENSER; If no water dispensed when the refrigerator
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 22 DESIGN-A-DOOR The door bins are removable for easy cleaning andadjusting. 1. To remove the bin, simply lift the bin up and pullstraight out. 2. To replace the bin, slide it in above the desired supportbutton and push down until it stops. WARNING: Somebody can be hurt if do...
Page 23 - ICE BIN; WIRE DURABASE; DRAWER TRAY; The tilting door provides easy access for stored foods.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 23 FREEZER SECTION ICE BIN 1. To remove ice bin, pull it out as it comes.Tilt up the front of the ice bin and pull straight out. 2. To Install, insert ice bin into frame rails and push backinto place. WIRE DURABASE 1. 2. To install, insert the wire Durabase into frame rails a...
Page 24 - PULL OUT DRAWER; To remove, lift basket up and pull straight out.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 24 2. To Install, pull both rails out to full extension.Hook the basket supports into the rail tabs and push tothe back of compartment. PULL OUT DRAWER 1. To remove, lift basket up and pull straight out. 1 2
Page 25 - If you can ́t turn the filter from side to side, it isn’ t fully; How to change the old cartridge.
25 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 4 . Replace with a new cartridge. Take the new cartridge out of its packaging and removeprotective cover from the o-rings. With cartridge knob in the vertical position, push the newfilter cartridge into the cover until it stops. If you can´t turn the filter from side to si...
Page 26 - To change the refrigerator light:; CARE AND CLEANING; Explosion Hazard
Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrostautomatically. However, clean both sections about once a month to prevent odors. Wipe up spills immediately. GENERAL CLEANING TIPS Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. Remove all removable parts, such as shelves, crispers, etc. Use a clean sponge...
Page 28 - ABOUT THE AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER; Personal Injury Hazard; Automatic Ice Maker feature is included only in
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice. The icemaker will produce eight cubes per cycleapproximately 100 - 130 cubes in a 24-hour period,depending on freezer compartment temperature, roomtemperature, number of door openings and otheroperatin...
Page 29 - . The water pressure must be; INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS; SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY; CONNECTING THE WATER LINE; Water line installation is needed when the
29 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 refrigerator parts and leadt...
Page 30 - FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE; TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP; Do not overtighten or you may crush; CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE; Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing; FLUSH OUT THE TUBING
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS(CONTINUED) 4. FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe withthe pipe clamp. NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle valvesare illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts.Consult with your lic...
Page 31 - Set the icemaker power switch to the
31 9. CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE REFRIGERATOR NOTES: Before making the connection to the refrigerator, besure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged intothe wall outlet. If your refrigerator does not have a water filter, we recommend installing one. If your water supplyhas sand or particles that ...
Page 32 - REFRIGERATOR DOES NOT OPERATE; Setting the Controls .; VIBRATION OR RATTLING NOISE; Installation Section.; LIGHTS DO NOT WORK; TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE; UNDERSTANDING SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR
REFRIGERATOR DOES NOT OPERATE Check if... Then... The power supply cord is unplugged. Firmly plug the cord into a live outlet with proper voltage. A household fuse has blown or circuit Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. breaker tripped. The refrigerator control is set to the OFF position...
Page 33 - COMPRESSOR MOTOR SEEMS TO RUN TOO MUCH; Using Your
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE COMPRESSOR MOTOR SEEMS TO RUN TOO MUCH Check if... Then... The refrigerator that was replaced was an Modern refrigerators with more storage space require older model. more operating time. The room temperature is hotter than normal. The motor will run longer under warm condition...
Page 34 - ICE HAS OFF-TASTE OR ODOR; is not wrapped properly.; Care and Cleaning; THERE IS WATER IN THE DEFROST DRAIN PAN; Understanding Sounds You May Hear section.; THE DOORS ARE DIFFICULT TO OPEN
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ICE HAS OFF-TASTE OR ODOR The icemaker was recently installed. Discard first few batches of ice to avoid discolored oroff-flavored ice. The ice has been stored for too long. Throw away old ice and make new supply. The food has not been wrapped tightly in Rewrap foods since odor...
Page 35 - TEMPERATURE IS TOO WARM OR THERE IS INTERIOR MOISTURE BUILDUP; multi flow; to the refrigerator or freezer.; Food Storage Guide; AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER DOES NOT WORK; Connecting the Water Line
TEMPERATURE IS TOO WARM OR THERE IS INTERIOR MOISTURE BUILDUP The air vents are blocked. Cold air circulates Locate air vents by using your hand to sense airflow and from the freezer to the fresh food section and move all packages that block vents and restrict airflow. Refer back again through air v...
