Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Basic Safety Precautions ........................................3CFC Disposal ..........................................................4How to Connect Electricity ......................................5 PARTS AND FEATURES Special Features ...............................
Page 3 - ENGLISH; BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; DANGER
ENGLISH 3 BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This guide contains many important safety messages. Always read and obey allsafety messages. w This is the safety alert symbol. It alerts you to safety messages that inform you of hazards that can kill or hurt you or others or cause damage to the product. All safet...
Page 4 - Risk of Child Entrapment; CFC DISPOSAL
4 BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (CONT.) • Do not use drier to dry the inside, nor light a candle to remove odor. • Install in places away from the fire such as the place where flammable gas is leaked. • This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensoryo...
Page 5 - HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY; WARNING; Electrical Shock Hazard; Do not use an adapter plug.; Some models have LED interior lighting and; USE OF EXTENSION CORDS; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
ENGLISH 5 HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY IMPORTANT: Please read carefully. w WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded. Have the wall outlet and the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded. RECOMMENDED GR...
Page 6 - SPECIAL FEATURES; This guide covers several different models.
6 SPECIAL FEATURES CONTROL PANEL LED DISPLAY SCREEN Simple electronic controls are user-friendly. The LEDscreen shows refrigerator and freezer temperatures,displays water filter status, dispenser information, andmore. ICE PLUS When this feature is activated, the freezer section willrun at the coldes...
Page 7 - KEY PARTS AND COMPONENTS; Special Features
7 KEY PARTS AND COMPONENTS In addition to the special features and componentsoutlined in the Special Features section, there are several other important components that arereferenced in this manual. ENGLISH ADJUSTABLE REFRIGERATOR SHELVING The refrigerator compartment shelves are adjustable to allow...
Page 8 - CHOOSE THE PROPER LOCATION; Excessive Weight Hazard; CAUTION; CLEARANCES
8 CHOOSE THE PROPER LOCATION w WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Two or more people are required when moving and unpacking the appliance. • Store and install the refrigerator where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to outdoor weather conditions. • Install this appliance ...
Page 9 - FLOORING
ENGLISH 9 FLOORING • To minimize noise and vibration, the refrigerator MUST be installed on a solidly constructed floor. • To avoid vibration, the unit must be level. If required, adjust the leveling legs to compensate for unevenness of the floor. The front should be slightly higher than the rear to...
Page 10 - HANDLE REMOVAL; HANDLE REINSTALLATION; REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL; REFRIGERATOR DOOR REMOVAL; Electric Shock Hazard; To remove the left refrigerator door:
10 HANDLE REMOVAL (CONT.) HANDLE REINSTALLATION REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL REFRIGERATOR DOOR REMOVAL w WARNING Electric Shock Hazard • Disconnect electrical supply to the refrigerator before installing. Failure to do so could result indeath or serious injury. • Do not put hands or ...
Page 11 - To remove the right refrigerator door:
11 REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL (CONT.) REFRIGERATOR DOOR REMOVAL (CONT.) ENGLISH • Open the door. Remove the top hinge cover screw (1 ). • Use a flat blade screwdriver to lift the tabs on the front underside of the cover(2). Lift upthe cover. • Remove the cover. Pull out the tube (3...
Page 12 - REFRIGERATOR DOOR REINSTALLATION
12 REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL (CONT.) REFRIGERATOR DOOR REINSTALLATION Install the right-side door first. • Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin as shown. • Make sure the plastic sleeve is inserted in the bottom of the door. 1 • Fit the top hinge (1) over the hinge lever latch ...
Page 13 - • Push the water supply tube (6) into the hole; After inserting, pull the tube to ascertain that it is secure.; Correct
13 REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL (CONT.) REFRIGERATOR DOOR REINSTALLATION (CONT.) ENGLISH • Push the water supply tube (6) into the hole on the top case and pull it through thebackplate. (6) 5 Insert the water supply tube into theconnector. • Insert the tube at least 5/8 in. (15 mm) i...
Page 14 - DOOR AND DRAWER REMOVAL; FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL; • To avoid possible injury or product or property; TOP DRAWER
14 DOOR AND DRAWER REMOVAL (CONT.) FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL w CAUTION • To avoid possible injury or product or property damage, you will need two people to perform thefollowing instructions. • When you remove the drawer, do not hold the handle. It may come off and could cause injury. • When laying the...
Page 15 - BOTTOM DRAWER
ENGLISH 15 DOOR AND DRAWER REMOVAL (CONT.) FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL w CAUTION • To avoid possible injury or product or property damage, you will need two people to perform thefollowing instructions. • When you remove the drawer, do not hold the handle. It may come off and could cause injury. • When la...
Page 16 - FREEZER DRAWER REINSTALLATION; DO NOT step or sit down on freezer.; • To prevent accidental child and pet entrapment
16 DOOR AND DRAWER REMOVAL (CONT.) FREEZER DRAWER REINSTALLATION w WARNING: To prevent accidental child and pet entrapment or suffocation risk. DO NOT allow them to play inside of drawer. w WARNING: DO NOT step or sit down on freezer. w CAUTION • To avoid possible injury or product or property damag...
Page 18 - LIGHT REPLACEMENT; To Change Refrigerator Light
18 LIGHT REPLACEMENT To Change Refrigerator Light This model has special LED interior lighting and service should be performed by a qualifiedtechnician.
Page 19 - CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY; reverse osmosis water filtration system; Tools Required
19 CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY w WARNING Connect to safe drinking water supplyonly. • The water pressure must be between 20 and 120 p.s.i. (1.4~8.4 kgf/cm 2 ) on models without a water filter and between 43 and 121 p.s.i. (3~8.5 kgf/cm 2 ) on models with a water filter. • If water pressure does not ...
Page 20 - CONNECTING THE WATER LINES
IMPORTANT: Before connecting the tubing to the refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power cord is notplugged into the wall outlet. NOTE: If your refrigerator is equipped with an internal water filter, an external in-line water filter should not be used. • Remove the plastic flexible cap from the w...
Page 21 - Leveling; LEVELING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS
ENGLISH w WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard • Be careful when you work with the hinges, base grille, and stopper. You may be injured. • Do not put hands, feet, or metal items into the air vents, base grille, or the bottom of therefrigerator. You may be injured or receive an electrical shock. Leveling ...
Page 22 - DOOR ALIGNMENT
STARTING Before loading your refrigerator with fresh foods: • Remove tape and any temporary labels from your refrigerator before using. To remove anyremaining adhesive residue, rub the area brisklywith your thumb, or rub a small amount of liquid dish soap over the adhesive with your fingers. Wipe wi...
Page 23 - CONTROL PANEL FEATURES; For complete details on button functions, see pages 22–25.; LED DISPLAY; When pressed simultaneously with the; REFRIGERATOR BUTTON; When pressed simultaneously with the FREEZER; ICE PLUS; Press this button to control the door-open alarm.
23 CONTROL PANEL FEATURES For complete details on button functions, see pages 22–25. NOTE: The shape of the buttons may not match your model. ENGLISH LED DISPLAY The LED display shows the temperature settings,dispenser options, water filter, door alarm, and lockingstatus messages. ICE TYPE BUTTON Th...
Page 24 - THE LED DISPLAY; Display mode setting and its cancellation; • With the refrigerator door open, keep pressing the
24 THE LED DISPLAY The LED display shows the temperature settings,dispenser options, water filter, door alarm, andlocking status messages. DISPENSER SELECTION INDICATOR Shows Cubed ice or Crushed Ice selection that will be dispensed when the push switch is pressed. FREEZER TEMPERATURE Indicates the ...
Page 25 - ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURES AND DISPLAY; Adjust Freezer Temperature
ENGLISH 25 ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURES AND DISPLAY Adjust Freezer Temperature To adjust the temperature in the freezercompartment, press the FREEZER button to cyclethrough the range of available settings. Adjust Refrigerator Temperature To adjust the temperature in the refrigeratorcompartment, press ...
Page 26 - OPERATING THE DISPENSER; DISPENSING CRUSHED ICE; Hold the glass or other container in place; DISPENSING WATER; as close as possible.; Incorrect; Water
26 OPERATING THE DISPENSER DISPENSING CRUSHED ICE Press the ICE TYPE button to illuminate the Crushed Ice icon. Press the ice switch with a glass or other container and crushed ice will be dispensed. DISPENSING CUBED ICE Press the ICE TYPE button to illuminate the Cubed Ice icon. Press the switch wi...
Page 27 - SETTING THE FUNCTIONS; DIAGNOSTIC FAILURE DETECTION
ENGLISH Press the button for the desired function to view andselect other settings. 27 SETTING THE FUNCTIONS DIAGNOSTIC FAILURE DETECTION The diagnostic function automatically detects problems with your refrigerator, and a diagnostic code will appear in the display. NOTE: If a diagnostic code appear...
Page 28 - • Keep hands and tools out of the ice bin door
28 IN-DOOR ICE BIN w CAUTION • Keep hands and tools out of the ice bin door and dispenser chute. You could break something or injure yourself. The icemaker will stop producing ice when the ice binis full. If you need more ice, empty the ice bin into theextra ice bin in the freezer compartment so the...
Page 29 - AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER; Personal Injury Hazard; USA
ENGLISH 29 AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER Ice is made in the automatic icemaker and sent to the dispenser. The automatic icemaker can make 6ice cubes at a time, 80–130 cubes per 24-hourperiod. This quantity may vary by circumstance,including freezer compartment temperature, roomtemperature, number of door openi...
Page 30 - STORING FOODS; Freezer compartment
30 STORING FOODS • Store fresh food in the refrigerator compartment. • How food is frozen and thawed is an important factor in maintaining freshness and flavor. • Do not store food that spoils easily, such as bananas and melons, at low temperatures. • Allow hot food to cool prior to storing; placing...
Page 31 - LOCATION OF FOODS; REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT SHELVES; Store vegetables or fruits with humidity control.; DAIRY CORNER; Store milk products such as butter and cheese.; MODULAR REFRIGERATOR DOOR BINS
ENGLISH 31 LOCATION OF FOODS REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT SHELVES Store larger food items, platters, and containers on the expansive refrigerator compartment shelves. CRISPERS Store vegetables or fruits with humidity control. DAIRY CORNER Store milk products such as butter and cheese. MODULAR REFRIGERAT...
Page 32 - SHELF HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT; Do not clean glass shelves with warm; Adjusting Shelves; Remove Shelf
32 SHELF HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable tomeet your individual storage needs. Storing similar food items together in your refrigerator and adjusting the shelves to fit different heights of items will make finding the exact item you want easier; it will also reduce ...
Page 33 - REMOVING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS; When reinstalling components, reverse; • Personal injury can occur if the door bins are not; Dairy Bin; The dairy bin will only fit in the top space; Dispenser Drip Tray
33 REMOVING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS NOTE: When reinstalling components, reverse the order of steps for removal. To prevent damage,never use excessive force when removing orreinstalling components. w CAUTION • Personal injury can occur if the door bins are not firmly assembled. NOTE: DO NOT adjust a...
Page 34 - Crisper humidity control
34 REMOVING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS (CONT.) Crisper humidity control You can control the amount of humidity in themoisture-sealed crispers. Store vegetables orfruits requiring more or less humidity in separatecrispers. Adjust the control to any setting between HIGH and LOW. • LOW lets moist air out...
Page 35 - • When you close the refrigerator door with; To replace Glide‘N’Serve; • To remove, pull the drawer out to full extension.
ENGLISH 35 REMOVING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS (CONT.) w CAUTION • When you close the refrigerator door with GLIDE'N'SERVE DRAWER opened, that the drawer could be broken. To replace Glide‘N’Serve • To remove, pull the drawer out to full extension. • Lift the front of the drawer up, then pull it straig...
Page 36 - • Pinch hazard! Keep hands and feet clear of the; Child Entrapment Hazard; • If the Durabase divider is removed, there is enough; Ice Bin; Drawer
36 REMOVING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS (CONT.) w CAUTION • Pinch hazard! Keep hands and feet clear of the bottom of the door when opening and closing. w WARNING Child Entrapment Hazard • If the Durabase divider is removed, there is enough open space for children or pets to crawl inside. To prevent acc...
Page 37 - CLEANING THE REFRIGERATOR; Explosion Hazard; • Use nonflammable cleaner.; Cleaning the Exterior; GENERAL INFORMATION; Storage
ENGLISH 37 CLEANING THE REFRIGERATOR w WARNING Explosion Hazard • Use nonflammable cleaner. • Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrostautomatically. However, clean both sections aboutonce a month to prevent odors. Wipe up spillsimme...
Page 38 - REPLACING THE WATER FILTER; or the water; Filter Month, Hold 3 Seconds; You can also call; Replacing the filter causes a small
38 REPLACING THE WATER FILTER It is recommended that you replace the filter when the water filter indicator reaches 0 or the water dispenser or icemaker noticeably decreasesproduction. After replacing the filter, flush 2.5 gallons throughfilter before use (flush for approximately 5 minutes).Check th...
Page 39 - * Based on the use of Cryptosporidium parvum oocysts.; Performance Data Sheet
ENGLISH 39 * Based on the use of Cryptosporidium parvum oocysts. 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 equalto the permissible limit ...
Page 41 - State of California; Water Treatment Device; Cysts
ENGLISH 41 State of California Department of Public Health Water Treatment Device Certificate Number Date Issued: December 15, 2009 Trademark/Model Designation Replacement Elements 2018 09 - ADQ36006101-S ADQ36006101 Manufacturer: Cuno Inc. The water treatment device(s) listed on this certificate ha...
Page 42 - BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE; Problem
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you both time and expense. This list includescommon occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance. 42 Problem Possible Causes Solutions Refrigeratorcompressor doesnot ru...
Page 48 - KEY DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS
KEY DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS 48 The appearance and specifications listed in this guide may vary due to constant product improvements. Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator Models LSMX214 Description Electrical Requirements Min. / Max. Water Pressure Dimensions Net Weight Refrigerator Storage Capacity Fre...
Page 49 - Replacement products and parts may be new or remanufactured.; THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:
ENGLISH 49 LG ELECTRONICS U.S.A., INC. LG REFRIGERATOR LIMITED WARRANTY - U.S.A. Should your LG Refrigerator ("Product") fail due to a defect in materials or workmanship under normal home use, during the warranty periodset forth below, LG will at its option repair or replace the product. Thi...
Page 50 - LG REFRIGERATOR LIMITED WARRANTY - Canada; Product
50 Noises associated with normal operation and failure to follow instructions found in the use and care and installation guides or operating the unit in an unsuitable environment will not be covered under this warranty. Refrigerator/Freezer Two (2) years from the date of original retail purchase Par...
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