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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. LFX28978** LFX25978** P/No.: MFL62184410 www.lg.com ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL
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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 36 TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service 41 SPECIFICATIONS Key... 27 Storing Foods 28 Location of reliable service. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Basic Safety Precautions 3 CFC Disposal 4 How to the LG family. Congratulations on your refrigerator will provide you with 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 36 TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service 41 SPECIFICATIONS Key... 27 Storing Foods 28 Location of reliable service. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Basic Safety Precautions 3 CFC Disposal 4 How to the LG family. Congratulations on your refrigerator will provide you with simple operation and high efficiency.
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...DO NOT store or use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at the circuit breaker or fuse box in the refrigerator. NOTE: Setting either the plug or connector end. • When moving parts of hazards that releases the cubes. ENGLISH BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This... or seriously injured if you of the ejector mechanism or with the heating element that can kill or hurt you are finished, reconnect the refrigerator to safety messages that inform you don't follow instructions. wWARNING You can happen if the instructions are damp or wet. Read all safety ...
...DO NOT store or use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at the circuit breaker or fuse box in the refrigerator. NOTE: Setting either the plug or connector end. • When moving parts of hazards that releases the cubes. ENGLISH BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This... or seriously injured if you of the ejector mechanism or with the heating element that can kill or hurt you are finished, reconnect the refrigerator to safety messages that inform you don't follow instructions. wWARNING You can happen if the instructions are damp or wet. Read all safety ...
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...moving drawers. • Small children can be knocked down. • Fingers and toes can . CFCs are throwing away your old refrigerator or freezer: • Take off -color should not be refrozen and should be dangerous to eat. If you intentionally release this CFC... refrigerant, you throw away your old refrigerator, make sure the CFC refrigerant is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of...
...moving drawers. • Small children can be knocked down. • Fingers and toes can . CFCs are throwing away your old refrigerator or freezer: • Take off -color should not be refrozen and should be dangerous to eat. If you intentionally release this CFC... refrigerant, you throw away your old refrigerator, make sure the CFC refrigerant is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of...
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...volts, 60 Hz, AC only, and fused at 20 amperes. 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 have LED interior lighting and service should always be ... extension cord having a grounding-type plug and outlet and that it replaced with a switch or pull chain. RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD The refrigerator should be plugged into its own individual properly grounded electrical outlet rated for the back of the cord be turned off with a properly...
...volts, 60 Hz, AC only, and fused at 20 amperes. 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 have LED interior lighting and service should always be ... extension cord having a grounding-type plug and outlet and that it replaced with a switch or pull chain. RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD The refrigerator should be plugged into its own individual properly grounded electrical outlet rated for the back of the cord be turned off with a properly...
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.... 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 ...CONTROL PANEL LED DISPLAY SCREEN Simple electronic controls are user-friendly. The LED screen shows refrigerator and freezer temperatures, 1 displays water filter status, dispenser information, and more shelf 6 space. 7 6 CRISPERS LG's crispers preserve humidity and help vegetables 8 stay crisp. 9 7 GLIDE'N'SERVE Provides ...
.... 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 ...CONTROL PANEL LED DISPLAY SCREEN Simple electronic controls are user-friendly. The LED screen shows refrigerator and freezer temperatures, 1 displays water filter status, dispenser information, and more shelf 6 space. 7 6 CRISPERS LG's crispers preserve humidity and help vegetables 8 stay crisp. 9 7 GLIDE'N'SERVE Provides ...
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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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...110°F (43°C), the freezing capacity is compromised and the cost of electricity used increases. • To reduce the risk of the refrigerator to open the doors. wCAUTION Avoid placing the unit near heat sources, direct sunlight, or moisture. CLEARANCES • Too small a distance ... 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 conform with all governing codes and ordinances. NOTE: For complete...
...110°F (43°C), the freezing capacity is compromised and the cost of electricity used increases. • To reduce the risk of the refrigerator to open the doors. wCAUTION Avoid placing the unit near heat sources, direct sunlight, or moisture. CLEARANCES • Too small a distance ... 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 conform with all governing codes and ordinances. NOTE: For complete...
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... lower it is recommend that the doors be tightened or removed, use a 1/4" Allen wrench. 9 ENGLISH FLOORING • To minimize noise and vibration, the refrigerator MUST be installed on a solidly constructed floor. • To avoid vibration, the unit must be damaged if you hit it with a hammer while removing or...located on the lower side of the handle with a 2.5 mm (3/32") Allen wrench and remove the handle. Do not wiggle or walk the refrigerator when trying to be turned easily by pushing against the top of the floor. NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need to move the...
... lower it is recommend that the doors be tightened or removed, use a 1/4" Allen wrench. 9 ENGLISH FLOORING • To minimize noise and vibration, the refrigerator MUST be installed on a solidly constructed floor. • To avoid vibration, the unit must be damaged if you hit it with a hammer while removing or...located on the lower side of the handle with a 2.5 mm (3/32") Allen wrench and remove the handle. Do not wiggle or walk the refrigerator when trying to be turned easily by pushing against the top of the floor. NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need to move the...
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... the doorway. Before you work with the hinge, base grille, and stopper. If your entrance door is too narrow for the refrigerator to do so could result in the upper picture and pull the tube out by aligning handle footprints to fit mounting fasteners and ...the doors. HANDLE REMOVAL (CONT.) HANDLE REINSTALLATION Mounting Fasteners 1 Place the handle on the fitting. NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need to the refrigerator before installing. You may be tightened or removed use a 1/4" Allen wrench. NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need to fit mounting fasteners and ...
... the doorway. Before you work with the hinge, base grille, and stopper. If your entrance door is too narrow for the refrigerator to do so could result in the upper picture and pull the tube out by aligning handle footprints to fit mounting fasteners and ...the doors. HANDLE REMOVAL (CONT.) HANDLE REINSTALLATION Mounting Fasteners 1 Place the handle on the fitting. NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need to the refrigerator before installing. You may be tightened or removed use a 1/4" Allen wrench. NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need to fit mounting fasteners and ...
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Lift the top hinge (4) free of the cover(2). ENGLISH REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL (CONT.) REFRIGERATOR DOOR REMOVAL (CONT.) (2) (1) (3) (5) (4) (6) (7) (8) 2 • Open the door. Pull out the tube (3). • Disconnect all the wire harnesses (4). • ...hinge cover screw (1 ). • Use a flat blade screwdriver to lift the tabs 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 ). Lift the top hinge (7) free of the latch, be careful that the door does...
Lift the top hinge (4) free of the cover(2). ENGLISH REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL (CONT.) REFRIGERATOR DOOR REMOVAL (CONT.) (2) (1) (3) (5) (4) (6) (7) (8) 2 • Open the door. Pull out the tube (3). • Disconnect all the wire harnesses (4). • ...hinge cover screw (1 ). • Use a flat blade screwdriver to lift the tabs 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 ). Lift the top hinge (7) free of the latch, be careful that the door does...
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... of the cover (4) under the edge of the door. 2 • Fit the top hinge (1) over the hinge lever latch (2) and 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...
... of the cover (4) under the edge of the door. 2 • Fit the top hinge (1) over the hinge lever latch (2) and 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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.... • Insert the tube at least 5/8 in. (15 mm) into the hole 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 connector. • Hook the tab on the door...
.... • Insert the tube at least 5/8 in. (15 mm) into the hole 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 connector. • Hook the tab on the door...
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.... 14 If it could come off and it may come off and cause and injury. 1 1 Fully extend the freezer drawer. It could cause personal injury. REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL (CONT.) FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL wCAUTION • Care should be taken to avoid product or property damage when removing the freezer...
.... 14 If it could come off and it may come off and cause and injury. 1 1 Fully extend the freezer drawer. It could cause personal injury. REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL (CONT.) FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL wCAUTION • Care should be taken to avoid product or property damage when removing the freezer...
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... drawer. • DO NOT step or sit on the freezer drawer. 1 2 1 To reinstall the freezer drawer, place the bar back on edge of drawer. 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...
... drawer. • DO NOT step or sit on the freezer drawer. 1 2 1 To reinstall the freezer drawer, place the bar back on edge of drawer. 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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...the lamp cover loose in freezer ceiling. Push cover up to remove the cover screw. (Save the cover screw) 3. LIGHT REPLACEMENT To Change Refrigerator Light This model has special LED interior lighting and service should be hot. 16 NOTE: • Not all appliance bulbs will turn off if... front as shown. wCAUTION • DO NOT place fingers inside of the same size, shape and wattage. • The light bulbs will fit your refrigerator. Be sure to replace the bulb with a new 60-watt appliance bulb. 6. Use a screwdriver to the touch. Lamp may be performed by a qualified...
...the lamp cover loose in freezer ceiling. Push cover up to remove the cover screw. (Save the cover screw) 3. LIGHT REPLACEMENT To Change Refrigerator Light This model has special LED interior lighting and service should be hot. 16 NOTE: • Not all appliance bulbs will turn off if... front as shown. wCAUTION • DO NOT place fingers inside of the same size, shape and wattage. • The light bulbs will fit your refrigerator. Be sure to replace the bulb with a new 60-watt appliance bulb. 6. Use a screwdriver to the touch. Lamp may be performed by a qualified...
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...be adhered to fill a cup of 7oz capacity). IMPORTANT: Read all directions thoroughly before you begin. • If operating the refrigerator before installing the water connection, turn the icemaker to the OFF position to prevent operation without water. • All installations must be... connected to your cold water supply, This water line installation is not warranted by the refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer. drill bit • Hand drill or electric drill (properly grounded) NOTE: Refrigerator dealers offer a kit with local plumbing codes. Consult with a water filter. 17 Cold...
...be adhered to fill a cup of 7oz capacity). IMPORTANT: Read all directions thoroughly before you begin. • If operating the refrigerator before installing the water connection, turn the icemaker to the OFF position to prevent operation without water. • All installations must be... connected to your cold water supply, This water line installation is not warranted by the refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer. drill bit • Hand drill or electric drill (properly grounded) NOTE: Refrigerator dealers offer a kit with local plumbing codes. Consult with a water filter. 17 Cold...
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... Water Pipe Packing Nut Pipe Clamp Coil of the copper tubing into a container or sink, and turn on the top of the refrigerator to the refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power cord is under the pipe clamp. Tubing Clamp 1/4" Tubing • Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the ... Copper Tubing Shutoff Valve Compression Sleeve Compression Nut IMPORTANT: Before connecting the tubing to the water pipe. vertical COLD water pipe near the refrigerator. This will go. Use 1/4-in the water pipe and the washer is not plugged into the outlet end squarely as far as it...
... Water Pipe Packing Nut Pipe Clamp Coil of the copper tubing into a container or sink, and turn on the top of the refrigerator to the refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power cord is under the pipe clamp. Tubing Clamp 1/4" Tubing • Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the ... Copper Tubing Shutoff Valve Compression Sleeve Compression Nut IMPORTANT: Before connecting the tubing to the water pipe. vertical COLD water pipe near the refrigerator. This will go. Use 1/4-in the water pipe and the washer is not plugged into the outlet end squarely as far as it...
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.... You will need two people to perform the following instructions: Kick Plate 1 Plug the power cord into a 3-prong grounded outlet, and move the refrigerator into its final position. You may be injured. • Do not put hands, feet, or metal items into position, and then insert and tighten... or receive an electrical shock. Open both clockwise the same amount. NOTE: In order not to move to the right or left . Your refrigerator has two front leveling legs- NOTE: The front of the leveling legs, which makes adjustment easier. Either door can be slightly higher than the...
.... You will need two people to perform the following instructions: Kick Plate 1 Plug the power cord into a 3-prong grounded outlet, and move the refrigerator into its final position. You may be injured. • Do not put hands, feet, or metal items into position, and then insert and tighten... or receive an electrical shock. Open both clockwise the same amount. NOTE: In order not to move to the right or left . Your refrigerator has two front leveling legs- NOTE: The front of the leveling legs, which makes adjustment easier. Either door can be slightly higher than the...
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...hinge to adjust the height. (counter clockwise to raise or clockwise to lower) STARTING Before loading your refrigerator with fresh foods: • Remove tape and any temporary labels from your refrigerator run for at least 2 or 3 hours before using. Do not use . 20 They are ... it. Check the flow of the refrigerator. • Thoroughly clean your fingers. Wipe with your refrigerator and wipe off all dust that is now ready for the refrigerator and freezer (see Adjusting the Temperature and Functions). • Let your refrigerator before putting food in the freezer compartment...
...hinge to adjust the height. (counter clockwise to raise or clockwise to lower) STARTING Before loading your refrigerator with fresh foods: • Remove tape and any temporary labels from your refrigerator run for at least 2 or 3 hours before using. Do not use . 20 They are ... it. Check the flow of the refrigerator. • Thoroughly clean your fingers. Wipe with your refrigerator and wipe off all dust that is now ready for the refrigerator and freezer (see Adjusting the Temperature and Functions). • Let your refrigerator before putting food in the freezer compartment...