Page 2 - WARRANTY; LG Refrigerator / Freezer Warranty Period
1 WARRANTY Visit our web site http://www.lg.com LG Electronics LIMITED WARRANTY United States of America LG Electronics will repair or at its option replace, without charge, your product which proves to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use during the warranty period listed below ...
Page 3 - GARANTÍA; Período de Garantía del Refrigerador/Congelador LG; Refrigerador / Congelador; LA GARANTIA ANTERIOR NO APLICA A :; corrección de reparaciones no autorizadas.; NÚMEROS DE ASISTENCIA AL CLIENTE:; Una copia de su
2 GARANTÍA Visite nuestro sitio web http://www.lg.com LG Electronics GARANTÍA LIMITADA Estados Unidos de América LG Electronics reparará o en su defecto reemplazará sin cargo, el producto defectuoso en material o mano de obra bajo uso normal durante el período de garantía que se menciona a continuac...
Page 4 - Requirements for Ground Connection 5; TABLE OF CONTENTS
3 GARANTÍA Warranty (USA) 1-2 English Version 3-26 Spanish Version 27-50 Important Safety Instructions 4-5 Requirements for Ground Connection 5 Refrigerator Installation 6-11 Unpacking your Refrigerator 6 Installation 6 Base Grille Installation 6 Handle Removal 7 Handle Installation 7 Removing and R...
Page 5 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
4 This manual contains several important safety notices. Always read and obey all of the following safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol is a warning to potential dangers that could cause death, injury or damage to you, others or the product. All safety messages will follow a...
Page 6 - Attentively read the following.; TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY; ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD; prong; RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD; Do not, under any circumstance, cut or extract the third; USE OF EXTENSION CABLES; We do not recommend the use of extension cables.; REPLACING ELECTRICAL CABLE; CHILDREN MAY BECOME TRAPPED
5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This appliance is not intended for use by children, persons with physical or mental disabilities, persons with reduced sensory or mental capacity, or persons with lack of experience or know-how, unless they have supervision or instruction in relation to the use of the...
Page 7 - “Important Safety Instructions”; Keep all flammable materials and vapors (such as; WARNING; To install or replace base grille:
6 REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION WARNING EXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARD Use the assistance of two or more persons to move or install the refrigerator. Not following these instructions may cause injury to the back and other parts of the body. UNPACKING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Before installing your refrigerator, remov...
Page 8 - HANDLE REMOVAL; ALWAYS; HANDLE INSTALLATION; ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD; “Base Grille Installation”; CAUTION; Removing the left (freezer) door with water line; REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION; Set
7 HANDLE REMOVAL You may have to remove the door handles to move the refrigerator through a narrow opening. See instructions below. NOTE: To avoid damaging door surfaces when moving the refrigerator through narrow openings, it is ALWAYS recommended to remove the doors as instructed in the next two p...
Page 9 - Place the door onto the lower hinge pin.; DOOR ALIGNMENT; Remove the base grille before adjusting the doors. See; for reference. Two methods of; Collet
8 CAUTION When lifting the hinge free of the latch, be careful that the door does not fall forward. 6. Lift the door from the lower hinge pin being careful to pull the water lines through the lower hinge pin. 7. Place the door, inside facing up, on a non scratching surface. Reinstalling the right (r...
Page 10 - AFTER LEVELING THE DOOR HEIGHT
9 REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION Type 2 Adjusting tools: 5/16” (8 mm) wrench and 3/4” (19 mm) wrench. Using a 3/4” (19 mm) wrench, turn the keeper nut clockwise to loosen the keeper nut. Using a 5/16” (8 mm) wrench, turn the adjustment hinge pin clockwise or counterclockwise to level the refrigerator and...
Page 11 - INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS; Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer begins
10 • Two 1/4” (6,35 mm) outer diameter compression nuts and 2 ferrules (sleeves) to connect the copper tubing to the shutoff valve and the refrigerator water valve. If your existing copper water line has a flared fitting at the end, you will need an adapter (available at plumbing supply stores) to c...
Page 12 - Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing; FLUSH OUT THE TUBING; • Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be; Set the ice maker power switch to the
11 REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle valves are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts. Consult with your licensed plumber. 8. FLUSH OUT THE TUBING Turn the main water supply on and flush out the tubing until th...
Page 14 - USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR; • Do not block any of these vents
13 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR ENSURING PROPER AIR CIRCULATION In order to ensure proper temperatures, air MUST flow between the refrigerator and freezer sections. • Cool air enters the freezer through the vents located at the top of the compartment and exits through the vents located behind the freezer...
Page 15 - DISPLAY OFF MODE
14 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR LIGHT/FILTER The LIGHT/FILTER button controls the lamp in the dispenser, resets the water filter replacement indicator when the filter has been replaced. The water filter needs replacement once every six months. Filter month indicator becomes “0” to...
Page 16 - RECOMMENDED; ICE MAKER OPERATION; PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD; FOOD STORAGE GUIDE; Cube Size Light
15 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR CONDITION/REASON: RECOMMENDED ADJUSTMENT: REFRIGERATOR section is too warm • Opening the door often • Adding a large amount of food • Room temperature is very warm Adjust the REFRIGERATOR setting to the next highest number and wait 24 hours, then check. FREEZER section is ...
Page 17 - Holes; STORING FROZEN FOOD; Packaging; Freezing; WATER AND ICE DISPENSER; ICE STORAGE BIN
16 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR ICE TYPE CUBE CRUS H ICE PLUS HOLD 3 SECS MON TH ICE TYPE CRUSH CUBE ICE PLUS HOLD 3 SECS MONTH Holes Ribs ICE TYPE CUBE CRUS H ICE TYPE CUBE CRUS H ICE PLUS HOLD 3 SECS MON TH ICE PLUS HOLD 3 SECS MON TH ICE TYPE CUBE CRUS H ICE PLUS HOLD 3 SECS MON TH ICE TYPE CRUSH CUBE...
Page 18 - HUMIDITY CONTROLS; “HIGH”; REFRIGERATOR SHELVES; Tank
17 DOOR RACK AND SUPPORT Your refrigerator and freezer features racks which can easily be arranged for packaged products. • Lift the door rack holding both sides and pull it out in direction. SNACK PAN • To remove the snack pan cover, pull out the snack pan compartment a bit to the front , then lift...
Page 19 - • Lightly lift up the front part of the shelf to pull it; FREEZER SHELF; Door
18 CAUTION Be careful when pulling out the shelf. If you apply too much force, it may hit the refrigerator door and damage it or you could hurt yourself. Fixed Shelf: • Lightly lift up the front part of the shelf to pull it towards you ,then take it out while lifting the rear part of shelf . FREEZER...
Page 20 - FILTER; WATER FILTER; How to change the old cartridge.
19 FILTER WATER FILTER The water control panel shows in months the time to be left to change the filter; from the first turn on of the refrigerator or 6 months or the water dispenser has been used. If you have changed the filter after 6 months of use or you wish to reset the filter indicator screen,...
Page 21 - Performance Data Sheet
20 FILTER Performance Data Sheet Models Number 5231JA2006E Use with replacement cartridge 5231JA2006E This system has been tested according to NSF/ANSI Standards 42 for the reduction of the substances listed below. The concentration of the indicated substances in water entering the system was reduce...
Page 22 - EXPLOSION HAZARD; “Using Your Refrigerator”; SUFFOCATION HAZARD; OR; BACK
21 WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD Use non-flammable cleaner. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically. However, clean both sections about once a month to prevent odors. Wipe up spills immediately. GENERAL CLEANING TIPS • Unp...
Page 23 - WHEN YOU GO ON VACATION; CARE AND CLEANING
22 REMEMBER: In a power failure, a full freezer stays cold longer than a partially filled one. If you see that food contains ice crystals, it may be affected. If the condition of the food is poor, or if you feel it is unsafe, dispose of it. WARNING DO NOT refreeze frozen foods which have thawed comp...
Page 24 - UNDERSTANDING SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR; Problem; TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
23 UNDERSTANDING SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one did not make. Because the sounds are new to you, you might be concerned about them. Most of the new sounds are normal. Hard surfaces, like the floor, walls and cabinets, can make the sounds seem louder than ...
Page 27 - TABLA DE CONTENIDO
26 Problem Possible Causes Solutions NOT DISPENSING ICE • The ice dispenser is stalling while dispensing “crushed” ice. • Ice maker power switch in the OFF (O) position. • Water supply turned off or not connected. • Change the ice button from “crushed” to “cubed”. If cubed ice dispenses correctly, d...
Page 28 - CANADA; LG Customer Information Center
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