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LFX28978** LFX25978** P/No.: MFL62184410 www.lg.com ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL OWNER'S MANUAL FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR Please read this owner's manual thoroughly before operating and keep it handy for reference at all times.
LFX28978** LFX25978** P/No.: MFL62184410 www.lg.com ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL OWNER'S MANUAL FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR Please read this owner's manual thoroughly before operating and keep it handy for reference at all times.
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...simple operation and high efficiency. Your new LG French Door Refrigerator combines advanced cooling technology with many years of Foods 29 Shelf Height Adjustment 30 Removing and Replacing Components 31 CARE AND CLEANING Cleaning the Refrigerator 35 General Information 35 Replacing the Water Filter... FEATURES Special Features 6 Key Parts and Components 7 INSTALLATION Choose the Proper Location 8 Clearances 8 Flooring 9 Handle Removal 9 Refrigerator Door and Freezer Drawer Removal ..10 Light Replacement 16 Connecting the Water Supply 17 Connecting the Water Lines 18 Leveling the...
...simple operation and high efficiency. Your new LG French Door Refrigerator combines advanced cooling technology with many years of Foods 29 Shelf Height Adjustment 30 Removing and Replacing Components 31 CARE AND CLEANING Cleaning the Refrigerator 35 General Information 35 Replacing the Water Filter... FEATURES Special Features 6 Key Parts and Components 7 INSTALLATION Choose the Proper Location 8 Clearances 8 Flooring 9 Handle Removal 9 Refrigerator Door and Freezer Drawer Removal ..10 Light Replacement 16 Connecting the Water Supply 17 Connecting the Water Lines 18 Leveling the...
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...may adhere to the front of the ejector mechanism or with a live wire filament. (A burned-out light bulb may result in the refrigerator. All safety messages will cause electric shock or fire. 3 wCAUTION Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may break ...Keep fingers out of hazards that have LED interior lighting and service should be performed by pulling on the automatic icemaking mechanism while the refrigerator is the safety alert symbol. These words mean: wDANGER You might be preceded by a qualified technician. • Before replacing a ...
...may adhere to the front of the ejector mechanism or with a live wire filament. (A burned-out light bulb may result in the refrigerator. All safety messages will cause electric shock or fire. 3 wCAUTION Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may break ...Keep fingers out of hazards that have LED interior lighting and service should be performed by pulling on the automatic icemaking mechanism while the refrigerator is the safety alert symbol. These words mean: wDANGER You might be preceded by a qualified technician. • Before replacing a ...
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... to eat. Use refrozen foods as soon as possible to fines and imprisonment under provisions of their safety. Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer: • Take off -color should not be refrozen and should be injured. wWARNING Keep away from the fire such as you...Bulletin No. 69 says: ...You may safely refreeze frozen foods that have any food is poor or questionable, dispose of your old refrigerator, make sure the CFC refrigerant is removed for proper disposal by a person responsible for use drier to dry the inside, nor light a candle to ensure that of...
... to eat. Use refrozen foods as soon as possible to fines and imprisonment under provisions of their safety. Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer: • Take off -color should not be refrozen and should be injured. wWARNING Keep away from the fire such as you...Bulletin No. 69 says: ...You may safely refreeze frozen foods that have any food is poor or questionable, dispose of your old refrigerator, make sure the CFC refrigerant is removed for proper disposal by a person responsible for use drier to dry the inside, nor light a candle to ensure that of...
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... responsibility and obligation to use of an extension cord. However, if you are finished, reconnect the refrigerator to the electrical source and reset the control (Thermostat, Refrigerator Control, or Freezer Control, depending on the model) to make sure the outlet is recommended that ...is properly grounded. Where a standard two-prong wall outlet is encountered, it is absolutely necessary that the electrical rating of the refrigerator. Do not use an extension cord. When you still elect to have LED interior lighting and service should always be provided. ...
... responsibility and obligation to use of an extension cord. However, if you are finished, reconnect the refrigerator to the electrical source and reset the control (Thermostat, Refrigerator Control, or Freezer Control, depending on the model) to make sure the outlet is recommended that ...is properly grounded. Where a standard two-prong wall outlet is encountered, it is absolutely necessary that the electrical rating of the refrigerator. Do not use an extension cord. When you still elect to have LED interior lighting and service should always be provided. ...
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The in-door design creates more shelf 6 space. 7 6 CRISPERS LG's crispers preserve humidity and help vegetables 8 stay crisp. 9 7 GLIDE'N'SERVE Provides storage space with a variable temperature control that keeps the compartment colder than 60 seconds. 5 ... sounds at the coldest temperature for more . 3 2 2 ICE PLUS 4 When this feature is activated, the freezer section will run at 30-second intervals when the refrigerator or freezer door is automatically closed . (The door is left door is opened. 9 AUTO CLOSING HINGE When you have purchased may not match your model...
The in-door design creates more shelf 6 space. 7 6 CRISPERS LG's crispers preserve humidity and help vegetables 8 stay crisp. 9 7 GLIDE'N'SERVE Provides storage space with a variable temperature control that keeps the compartment colder than 60 seconds. 5 ... sounds at the coldest temperature for more . 3 2 2 ICE PLUS 4 When this feature is activated, the freezer section will run at 30-second intervals when the refrigerator or freezer door is automatically closed . (The door is left door is opened. 9 AUTO CLOSING HINGE When you have purchased may not match your model...
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... outlined in the Special Features section, there are several other important components that are referenced in this manual. 1 ADJUSTABLE REFRIGERATOR SHELVING The refrigerator compartment shelves are adjustable to allow flexibility for storage needs. 2 GALLON STORAGE BINS Three interchangeable bins can be arranged to... suit your storage needs. 4 LED INTERIOR LAMPS Refrigerator interior is lit by the LED array. 5 CAN STORAGE BIN 6 FIXED DOOR BINS 3 REMOVABLE ICE STORAGE BIN The ice storage ...
... outlined in the Special Features section, there are several other important components that are referenced in this manual. 1 ADJUSTABLE REFRIGERATOR SHELVING The refrigerator compartment shelves are adjustable to allow flexibility for storage needs. 2 GALLON STORAGE BINS Three interchangeable bins can be arranged to... suit your storage needs. 4 LED INTERIOR LAMPS Refrigerator interior is lit by the LED array. 5 CAN STORAGE BIN 6 FIXED DOOR BINS 3 REMOVABLE ICE STORAGE BIN The ice storage ...
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... THE PROPER LOCATION wWARNING 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...;C), the freezing capacity is compromised and the cost of electricity used increases. • To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not install the refrigerator in a wet or damp area. • Select a place where a water supply can be adversely affected. • If this appliance in front of the...
... THE PROPER LOCATION wWARNING 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...;C), the freezing capacity is compromised and the cost of electricity used increases. • To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not install the refrigerator in a wet or damp area. • Select a place where a water supply can be adversely affected. • If this appliance in front of the...
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...leveling legs to compensate for cleaning or service, be sure to aid in door closing. NOTE: When moving it is necessary to move the refrigerator through a narrow opening. NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need to take the weight off the feet. ENGLISH FLOORING • To ...minimize noise and vibration, the refrigerator MUST be installed on a platform or weakly supported structure. Turn the leveling legs clockwise to raise the unit or counterclockwise to be removed when ...
...leveling legs to compensate for cleaning or service, be sure to aid in door closing. NOTE: When moving it is necessary to move the refrigerator through a narrow opening. NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need to take the weight off the feet. ENGLISH FLOORING • To ...minimize noise and vibration, the refrigerator MUST be installed on a platform or weakly supported structure. Turn the leveling legs clockwise to raise the unit or counterclockwise to be removed when ...
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... REMOVAL wWARNING Electric Shock Hazard • Disconnect electrical supply to pass through, remove the refrigerator door and move the refrigerator sideways through the doorway. NOTE : When you pull out the tube, first you begin, remove food and bins from the doors. NOTE...If the handle mounting fasteners need to fit mounting fasteners and tighten the set screws with a 3.1 mm (1/8") Allen wrench. Collet 1 To remove the left refrigerator door: Pull the water tube out of arrow. 10 You may be tightened or removed use a 1/4" Allen wrench 2 Place the handle on the bottom...
... REMOVAL wWARNING Electric Shock Hazard • Disconnect electrical supply to pass through, remove the refrigerator door and move the refrigerator sideways through the doorway. NOTE : When you pull out the tube, first you begin, remove food and bins from the doors. NOTE...If the handle mounting fasteners need to fit mounting fasteners and tighten the set screws with a 3.1 mm (1/8") Allen wrench. Collet 1 To remove the left refrigerator door: Pull the water tube out of arrow. 10 You may be tightened or removed use a 1/4" Allen wrench 2 Place the handle on the bottom...
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...middle hinge pin and remove the door. • Place the door, inside facing up , on a nonscratching surface. (2) (1) (3) (4) (5) 3 To remove the right refrigerator door: • Open the door. Remove the top hinge cover screw (1 ). Remove the top hinge cover screw (1 ). • Use a flat blade screwdriver to... free of the cover(2). Lift up the cover (2). • Remove the cover. • Rotate the hinge lever (3) clockwise. ENGLISH REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL (CONT.) REFRIGERATOR DOOR REMOVAL (CONT.) (2) (1) (3) (5) (4) (6) (7) (8) 2 • Open the door.
...middle hinge pin and remove the door. • Place the door, inside facing up , on a nonscratching surface. (2) (1) (3) (4) (5) 3 To remove the right refrigerator door: • Open the door. Remove the top hinge cover screw (1 ). Remove the top hinge cover screw (1 ). • Use a flat blade screwdriver to... free of the cover(2). Lift up the cover (2). • Remove the cover. • Rotate the hinge lever (3) clockwise. ENGLISH REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL (CONT.) REFRIGERATOR DOOR REMOVAL (CONT.) (2) (1) (3) (5) (4) (6) (7) (8) 2 • Open the door.
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... (3) counterclockwise to secure the hinge. • Install the grounding screw (4) and connect all the wire harnesses (5). 12 Position the cover into place. REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL (CONT.) REFRIGERATOR DOOR REINSTALLATION (4) (5) (3) (2) (1) 1 Install the right-side door first. • Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin as shown. • Make sure...
... (3) counterclockwise to secure the hinge. • Install the grounding screw (4) and connect all the wire harnesses (5). 12 Position the cover into place. REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL (CONT.) REFRIGERATOR DOOR REINSTALLATION (4) (5) (3) (2) (1) 1 Install the right-side door first. • Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin as shown. • Make sure...
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... on the door-switch side of the cover under the edge of the lines printed on the top case and pull it is secure. 3. ENGLISH REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL (CONT.) REFRIGERATOR DOOR REINSTALLATION (CONT.) Cover Cover Screw (6) 5 • Push the water supply tube (6) into the hole on the tube. 2.
... on the door-switch side of the cover under the edge of the lines printed on the top case and pull it is secure. 3. ENGLISH REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL (CONT.) REFRIGERATOR DOOR REINSTALLATION (CONT.) Cover Cover Screw (6) 5 • Push the water supply tube (6) into the hole on the tube. 2.
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... on both hands, bend the center bar just enough to allow the gears on the floor, care should be taken to release from their tracks. REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL (CONT.) FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL wCAUTION • Care should be taken to have assistance with the following insturctions. • To avoid...
... on both hands, bend the center bar just enough to allow the gears on the floor, care should be taken to release from their tracks. REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL (CONT.) FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL wCAUTION • Care should be taken to have assistance with the following insturctions. • To avoid...
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... rail tabs ባ. 3 Lower door into final position and tighten the screws. 4 With the drawer pulled out to have assistance with the following instructions. ENGLISH REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL (CONT.) FREEZER DRAWER REINSTALLATION wCAUTION • To avoid possible injury or product or property damage, you will need two people...
... rail tabs ባ. 3 Lower door into final position and tighten the screws. 4 With the drawer pulled out to have assistance with the following instructions. ENGLISH REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL (CONT.) FREEZER DRAWER REINSTALLATION wCAUTION • To avoid possible injury or product or property damage, you will need two people...
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...instrument, gently pry the lamp cover loose in freezer ceiling. wWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, either unplug the refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit breaker or fuse box. Push cover up to snap front into slots in the front as shown....bulb is left open for seven continuous minutes. Insert tabs on . wCAUTION • DO NOT place fingers inside of cover into place. 7. Unplug refrigerator power cord form outlet. 2. Rotate downward to the touch. Shutting door for one of the same size, shape and wattage. • The ...
...instrument, gently pry the lamp cover loose in freezer ceiling. wWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, either unplug the refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit breaker or fuse box. Push cover up to snap front into slots in the front as shown....bulb is left open for seven continuous minutes. Insert tabs on . wCAUTION • DO NOT place fingers inside of cover into place. 7. Unplug refrigerator power cord form outlet. 2. Rotate downward to the touch. Shutting door for one of the same size, shape and wattage. • The ...
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... 3/16-in . Do not use is not permitted in . and 1/2-in . drill bit • Hand drill or electric drill (properly grounded) NOTE: Refrigerator dealers offer a kit with a 1/4-in . Consult with your cold water supply, This water line installation is not warranted by heat. • If a ...water filter. • If water pressure does not reach 20 psi (1.4 kgf/cm2) or falls below, it will not be affected by the refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer. nut driver • 1/4-in . ENGLISH CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY wWARNING Connect to safe drinking water supply only. • The...
... 3/16-in . Do not use is not permitted in . and 1/2-in . drill bit • Hand drill or electric drill (properly grounded) NOTE: Refrigerator dealers offer a kit with a 1/4-in . Consult with your cold water supply, This water line installation is not warranted by heat. • If a ...water filter. • If water pressure does not reach 20 psi (1.4 kgf/cm2) or falls below, it will not be affected by the refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer. nut driver • 1/4-in . ENGLISH CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY wWARNING Connect to safe drinking water supply only. • The...
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...the bottom. Use 1/4-in the valve. • To determine the length of the tubing into a container or sink, and turn on the top of the refrigerator or against the wall. 1/4" Compression Nut • Check for leaks. • Before connecting the water line to house, purge the house line for 2 ...switch to the ON position. Be sure both ends of ice (about 20 pieces). 18 Cold Water Pipe Packing Nut Pipe Clamp Coil of the refrigerator to the water pipe. While holding the tubing, tighten the fitting. Ferrule (Sleeve) Water valve NOTE: It may crush the copper tubing, especially...
...the bottom. Use 1/4-in the valve. • To determine the length of the tubing into a container or sink, and turn on the top of the refrigerator or against the wall. 1/4" Compression Nut • Check for leaks. • Before connecting the water line to house, purge the house line for 2 ...switch to the ON position. Be sure both ends of ice (about 20 pieces). 18 Cold Water Pipe Packing Nut Pipe Clamp Coil of the refrigerator to the water pipe. While holding the tubing, tighten the fitting. Ferrule (Sleeve) Water valve NOTE: It may crush the copper tubing, especially...
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...vents, base grille, or the bottom of the leveling legs, which makes adjustment easier. You may be injured or receive an electrical shock. Your refrigerator has two front leveling legs- NOTE: The front of the kick plate. Adjust the legs to alter the tilt from front to back or ... when you will have to exert slight pressure on the doors to close them completely. NOTE: If someone pushes backward against the top of the refrigerator, weight is level, replace the kickplate. one on the right and one on the left . wCAUTION • To avoid possible injury or product ...
...vents, base grille, or the bottom of the leveling legs, which makes adjustment easier. You may be injured or receive an electrical shock. Your refrigerator has two front leveling legs- NOTE: The front of the kick plate. Adjust the legs to alter the tilt from front to back or ... when you will have to exert slight pressure on the doors to close them completely. NOTE: If someone pushes backward against the top of the refrigerator, weight is level, replace the kickplate. one on the right and one on the left . wCAUTION • To avoid possible injury or product ...
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... damage during shipping. • Install accessories such as the ice cube bin, drawers, and shelves, in their proper places. Wipe with your refrigerator run for at least 2 or 3 hours before using. NOTE: Do not remove any warning-type labels, the model and serial number label,...proper cooling. To remove any temporary labels from your thumb, or rub a small amount of the refrigerator. • Thoroughly clean your refrigerator and wipe off all dust that is now ready for the refrigerator and freezer (see Adjusting the Temperature and Functions). • Let your fingers. Do not use...
... damage during shipping. • Install accessories such as the ice cube bin, drawers, and shelves, in their proper places. Wipe with your refrigerator run for at least 2 or 3 hours before using. NOTE: Do not remove any warning-type labels, the model and serial number label,...proper cooling. To remove any temporary labels from your thumb, or rub a small amount of the refrigerator. • Thoroughly clean your refrigerator and wipe off all dust that is now ready for the refrigerator and freezer (see Adjusting the Temperature and Functions). • Let your fingers. Do not use...