ood OWNER'S MANUAL FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR Please read this guide thoroughly keep it handy for reference at all times. before operating and LMX28988^^ P/No. : MFL62184506 www.lge.
INTRODUCTION , IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Basic Safety Precautions...................................... 3 CFG Disposal........................................................4 How to Connect Electricity....................................5 , PARTS AND FEATURES Special Features................................................... 6 Key Parts and Components.................................. 7 INSTALLATION THANK YOU! Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the LG family.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This guide contains many important safety messages. Always read and obey all safety messages. iA. 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 safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the hazard signal word DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (COnt.) ■ Do not use drier to dry the inside, nor light a candle Even partial thawing and refreezing reduces the quality of foods, particularly fruits, vegetables, to remove odor. ■ Install in places away from the fire such as the place and prepared foods. The eating quality of red meats is affected less than that of many other where flammable gas is leaked. foods.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY IMPORTANT: Please read carefully. AWARNING 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.
PARTS AND FEATURES SPECIAL FEATURES CONTROL PANEL LED DISPLAY SCREEN Simple electronic controls are user-friendly. The LED screen shows refrigerator and freezer temperatures, displays water filter status, dispenser information, and more. Q ICE PLUS When this feature is activated, the freezer section will run at the coldest temperature for a 24- hour period to increase ice production. 0 FILTERED WATER AND ICE DISPENSER The water dispenser offers fresh, chilled, filtered water through the door.
PARTS AND FEATURES KEY PARTS AND COMPONENTS In addition to the special features and components outlined in the Special Features section, there are several other important components that are referenced in this manual. O ADJUSTABLE REFRIGERATOR SHELVING o LED INTERIOR LAMPS The refrigerator compartment shelves are adjustable to allow flexibility for storage needs. Two separate LED arrays light the freezer and refrigerator interiors.
INSTALLATION CHOOSE THE PROPER LOCATION AWARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Two or more people are required when moving and unpacking the appiiance. • Store and install the refrigerator where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to outdoor weather conditions. • Install this appliance in an area where the temperature is between 55°F (13°C) and 110°F (43°C). If the temperature around the appliance is too low or too high, cooling ability may be adversely affected.
INSTALLATION FLOORING • To minimize noise and vibration, the refrigerator MUST be installed on a solidly constructed floor. • Carpeting and soft tile surfaces are not recommended. • 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 aid in door closing. The leveling legs can be turned easily by pushing against the top of the refrigerator to take the weight off the feet.
INSTALLATION HANDLE REMOVAL (CONt.) HANDLE REINSTALLATION Place the handle on the door by aligning handle footprints to fit mounting fasteners and tighten the set screws with a 2.5 mm (3/32") Allen wrench. NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need to be tightened or removed use a 1/4" Allen wrench REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL REFRIGERATOR DOOR REMOVAL AWARNING Electric Shock Hazard • Disconnect electrical supply to the refrigerator before installing.
INSTALLATION REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL (CONt.) REFRIGERATOR DOOR REMOVAL (CONT.) To remove the right refrigerator door: • Use a flat blade screwdriver to lift the tabs on the front underside of the cover(2). Lift up the cover. • Remove the cover. Pull out the tube (3). • Disconnect all the wire harnesses (4). • Remove the grounding screw(5) • Rotate hinge lever (6) counterclockwise. Lift the top hinge (7) free of the hinge lever latch (8).
INSTALLATION REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL (CONt.) REFRIGERATOR DOOR REINSTALLATION shown. ' Make sure the plastic sleeve is inserted in the bottom of the door. ' Fit the top hinge (1) over the hinge lever latch (2) and into place. Rotate the lever (3) counterclockwise to secure the hinge. ' Hook the tab on the door-switch side of the cover (4) under the edge of the wire opening in the cabinet top. Position the cover into place. Insert and tighten the cover screw (5).
INSTALLATION REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL (CONt.) REFRIGERATOR DOOR REINSTALLATION (CONT.) connector. backplate. • Insert the tube at least 5/8 in. (15 mm) into the connector. • Hook the tab on the door-switch side of the cover under the edge of the wire opening in the cabinet top. Position the cover into place. Insert and tighten the cover screw. ACAUTION 1. Insert the tube until you can see only one of the lines printed on the tube. 2.
INSTALLATION REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL (CONt.) FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL ACAUTION ' Care should be taken to avoid product or property damage when removing the freezer door. It maybe necessary to have assistance with the following insturctions. ' To avoid damage do not hold the handle when removing the door. It could come off and cause and injury. TOP DRAWER Remove one white screw © on each side of the rails.
INSTALLATION REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL (CONt.) FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL (CONT.) ACAUTION ' Care should be taken to avoid product or property damage when removing the freezer door. It maybe necessary to have assistance with the following insturctions. ' To avoid damage do not hold the handle when removing the door. It could come off and cause and injury. BOTTOM DRAWER Remove one white screw © on each side of the rails.
INSTALLATION REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL (CONt.) FREEZER DRAWER REINSTALLATION ACAUTION AWARNING ' To avoid possible injury or product or property damage, you will need two people to perform the following instructions. It maybe necessary to have assistance with the following instructions. Risk of Child Entrapment • To prevent accidental child and pet entrapment or suffocation risk, DO NOT allow them to play inside of the freezer drawer. • DO NOT step or sit on the freezer drawer.
INSTALLATION REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL (CONt.) FREEZER DRAWER REINSTALLATION (CONT.) ACAUTION AWARNING ' To avoid possible injury or product or property damage, you will need two people to perform the following instructions. It maybe necessary to have assistance with the following instructions. Risk of Child Entrapment • To prevent accidental child and pet entrapment or suffocation risk, DO NOT allow them to play inside of the freezer drawer.
INSTALLATION CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY AWARNING Connect to safe drinking water supply only. • The water pressure must be between 20 and 120 p.s.i. (1.4~8.4 kgf/cm^) on models without a water filter and between 43 and 121 p.s.i. (3~8.5 kgf/cm^) on models with a water filter. • If water pressure does not reach 20 psi (1.4 kgf/cm^) or falls below, it is necessary to purchase a separate pressure pump for normal automatic icemaker and water dispensing operation.
INSTALLATION CONNECTING THE WATER LINES IMPORTANT: Before connecting the tubing to the water Do not overtighten or you may crush the copper tubing, line, unplug the refrigerator or disconnect the power. especially if soft (coiled) copper tubing is used. Now you are ready to connect the copper tubing. • Turn off the main water supply and open the nearest faucet to relieve pressure in the line.
INSTALLATION LEVELING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard • Be careful when you work with the hinges, base grille, and stopper. You may be injured. ACAUTION ' To avoid possible injury or product or property damage, you will need two people to perform the following instructions. • Do not put hands, feet, or metal items into the air vents, base grille, or the bottom of the refrigerator. You may be injured or receive an electrical shock.
INSTALLATION LEVELING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS (CONt.) DOOR ALIGNMENT 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 before using. To remove any remaining adhesive residue, rub the area briskly with your thumb, or rub a small amount of liquid dish soap over the adhesive with your fingers. Wipe with warm water and dry.
HOW TO USE CONTROL PANEL FEATURES For complete details on button functions, see pages 23-26. NOTE: The shape of the buttons may not match your model. O led display The LED display shows the temperature settings, dispenser options, water filter, door alarm, and locking status messages. Q ICE TYPE BUTTON The ICE TYPE button is used to select Cubed Ice or Crushed Ice. 0 FREEZER BUTTON Press the FREEZER button to adjust the temperature in the freezer compartment.
HOW TO USE THE LED DISPLAY The LED display shows the temperature settings, dispenser options, water filter, door alarm, and locking status messages. Linear LG Compressor —1 o DISPENSER SELECTION INDICATOR Shows Cubed ice or Crushed Ice selection that will be dispensed when the push switch is pressed. 0 FREEZER TEMPERATURE Indicates the set temperature of the freezer compartment in Celsius or Fahrenheit.
HOW TO USE ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURES AND DISPLAY Power Saving Mode Adjust Freezer Temperature To adjust the temperature in the freezer compartment, press the FREEZER button to cycle through the the range of available settings. FREEZER n U°F Adjust Refrigerator Temperature To adjust the temperature in the refrigerator compartment, press the REFRIGERATOR button to cycle through the range of available settings.
HOW TO USE OPERATING THE DISPENSER DISPENSING CRUSHED ICE ICE TYPE DISPENSING WATER Press the ICE TYPE button to illuminate the Crushed Ice icon. Press the push ice switch with a glass or other container and crushed ice will be dispensed. VVMl cn Press the push water switch with a glass or other container and chilled water will be dispensed. When the water switch is pressed, the light will be illuminated.
HOW TO USE SETTING THE FUNCTIONS Press the button for the desired function to view and select other settings. SETTING THE DISPENSER LOCK ALARM / LOCK Press and hold the ALARM/LOCK button for three seconds to lock the dispenser and all of the other control panel functions. Press and hold again for 3 seconds to unlock. ACTIVATING ICE PLUS ICE /ENERGY PLUS / SAVING . vg/ SETTING THE DOOR ALARM ALARM .
HOW TO USE SPACEPLUS ICE SYSTEM ACAUTION • Keep hands and tools out of the ice compartment door and dispenser chute. You could break something or injure yourself. The icemaker will stop producing ice when the ice bin is full. If you need more ice, empty the ice bin into the extra ice bin in the freezer compartment so the icemaker can keep producing ice. Shake the ice bin occasionally to level the ice in it.
HOW TO USE AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER Ice is made in the automatic icemaker and sent to the dispenser. The automatic icemaker can make 12 ice cubes at a time, above 100 cubes per 24-hour period. This quantity may vary by circumstance, including freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of door openings, freezer load, and other operating conditions. AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard • DO NOT place fingers or hands on the automatic icemaking mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in.
HOW TO USE STORING FOODS • Store fresh food in the refrigerator compartment. Freezer compartment • How food is frozen and thawed is an important factor in maintaining freshness and flavor. • Do not store glass bottles in the freezer compartment; glass may break when the contents are frozen. • Do not store food that spoils easily, such as bananas and melons, at low temperatures.
HOW TO USE LOCATION OF FOODS O REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT SHELVES Store larger food items, platters, and containers on the expansive refrigerator compartment shelves. 0 CRISPERS Store vegetables or fruits with humidity control, e DAIRY CORNER O gallon storage bins Store small packed food or beverages such as condiments, salad dressings, baby foods, milk, or juice. 0 GLIDE'N’SERVE Provides storage space with a variable temperature control that keeps the compartment colder than refrigerator.
HOW TO USE SHELF HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet 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 the amount of time the refrigerator door is open, saving energy. IMPORTANT: Do not clean glass shelves with warm water when they are cold.
HOW TO USE REMOVING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS NOTE: When reinstalling components, reverse the order of steps for removal. To prevent damage, never use excessive force when removing or reinstalling components. ACAUTION • Personal injury can occur if the door bins are not firmly assembled. NOTE: DO NOT adjust a loaded bin. • DO NOT allow children to play with baskets. The sharp corners on the baskets could cause injury.
HOW TO USE REMOVING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS (COnt.) Crisper humidity controi Glide‘N’Serve You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture-sealed crispers. Store vegetables or fruits requiring more or less humidity in separate crispers. Adjust the control to any setting between HIGH and LOW. The Glide‘N’Serve provides storage space with a variable temperature control that keeps the compartment colder than refrigerator. • LOW lets moist air out of the crisper for best storage of fruits.
HOW TO USE REMOVING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS (COnt.) To remove the glass Lift up the glass under the crisper cover. Pull the glass up and out. To replace Glide‘N’Serve ACAUTION ' When you close the refrigerator door with GLIDE'N'SERVE DRAWER opened, that the drawer could be broken. • To remove, pull the drawer out to full extension. • Lift the front of the drawer up, then pull it straight out. • To install, slightly tilt up the front and insert the drawer into the frame and push it back into place.
HOW TO USE REMOVING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS (COnt.) ACAUTION - Pinch hazard! Keep hands and feet clear of the bottom of the door when opening and closing. Ice Bin AWARNING Child Entrapment Hazard • If the Durábase divider is removed, there is enough open space for children or pets to crawl inside. To prevent accidental child and pet entrapment or suffocation risk, DO NOT allow them to play inside of drawer. DuraBase ® Divider To separate the ice bin, pull out the drawer to full extension.
CARE AND CLEANING CLEANING THE REFRIGERATOR AWARNING Explosion Hazard • Use nonflammable 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. Cleaning the Exterior For models with a stainless steel exterior, use a commercially available stainless steel cleaner in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
CARE AND CLEANING REPLACING THE WATER FILTER It is recommended that you replace the filter approximately every 6 months, when the water filter indicator reaches 0 months, or when the ice and water dispenser noticeably decreases out-put. NOTE : Replacing the filter causes a small amount of water (around 1 oz. or 25 cc) to drain. Place a cup under the filter hole to catch any waste. NOTE : When opened at a full angle the cartridge should easily come out.
CARE AND CLEANING REPLACING THE WATER FILTER (CONt.) 2. Replace with a new cartridge. The cover will click back into place. With cartridge ears in the horizontal position, push the new filter cartridge into the manifold hole until it stops. NOTE: After replacing the filter, flush 2.5 gallons through filter before use (flush for approximately 5 minutes). Check the fiiter for ieaks. CHANGE FILTER LIGHTFILTER NOTE: Filter Bypass Plug Keep the filter bypass plug.
CARE AND CLEANING 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 equal to the permissible limit for water leaving the system as specified in NSF/ANSI Standard 42 and Standard 53. System tested and certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI Standard 42 and Standard 53 for the reduction of substances listed below.
CARE AND CLEANING Application Guidelines/Water Supply Parameters Service Flow 0.5 gpm (1.9 1pm) Water Supply Potable Water Water Pressure 20-120 psi (138-827 kPa) Water Temperature 33°F- 100°F(0.6°C-38°C) It is essential that the manufacturer’s recommended installation, maintenance and filter replacement requirements be carried out for the product to perform as advertised. Note: While the testing was performed under standard laboratory conditions, actual performance may vary.
CARE AND CLEANING State of California Department of Public Efealth Water Treatment Device Certificate Number 09-2018 Date Issued: December 15, 2009 Trademark/Model Designation ADQ36006101-S Renlacement Elements ADQ36006101 Manufacturer: Cuno Inc.
TROUBLESHOOTING BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you both time and expense. This list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance. Problem Possible Causes Solutions ^ Refrigerator compressor does not run. • Plug at the wall outlet is disconnected. • Make sure the plug is tightly pushed into the outlet. • Power outage. Check house lights. • Call the local electric company.
TROUBLESHOOTING BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (CONt.) r Problem Possible Causes Solutions A Food stored in refrigerator drawers freezes. • Refrigerator control is set too cold. • Adjust the refrigerator to a warmer setting. Temperatures in the refrigerator or freezer are too warm. • Freezer or refrigerator control is set too warm. • Adjust the freezer or refrigerator control to a colder setting until the freezer or refrigerator temperature is satisfactory.
TROUBLESHOOTING BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (CONt.) Problem Possible Causes Solutions ^ Moisture forms on the dispenser. • Moisture may form when the • Wipe off the moisture. Odors In the refrigerator. • Interior needs to be cleaned. • Clean interior with sponge, warm water, and baking soda. Be sure the soda is completely dissolved so it will not act as an abrasive compound. • Food with strong odor is in the refrigerator. • Cover food completely.
TROUBLESHOOTING BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (CONt.) Problem The Icemaker Is not producing Ice or not enough Ice Possible Causes New installation. Solutions ■ Wait 24 hours after ice maker installation for ice production to begin. Wait 72 hours for full ice production. ■ Refrigerator is not connected■ Connect refrigerator to water supply and turn to a water supply and the water shutoff valve fully open. supply shutoff valve is not turned on.
TROUBLESHOOTING BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (CONt.) Problem Possible Causes Not dispense Ice ■ All the doors are not closed • If any door is not closed completely, any ice is not completely. dispensed. Solutions ■ The dispenser is locked on • If the dispenser is locked, ice will not dispense. Look display. at the right side of the control panel to see if the lock is engaged. Press and hold the lock button on the control panel until there is a “ding” sound. Try to dispense again.
TROUBLESHOOTING BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (CONt.) Problem Possible Causes Solutions Not dispense water ■ ■ New installation. Flush and fill the water system. ■ Freezer door is not closed ■ If any door is not closed completely, the ice is never completely. dispensed. ■ Refrigerator Is not connected■ Connect refrigerator to water supply and turn water to a water supply and the shutoff valve fully open. supply shutoff valve is not turned on. ■ The water pressure is not more than 20 psi.
SPECIFICATIONS KEY DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS The appearance and specifications listed in this guide may vary due to constant product improvements. Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator Models LMX28988 Description French Door Refrigerator Electrical Requirements 115 VAC @ 60 Hz Min. / Max. Water Pressure 20-120 PSI (1.4-8.4 kgf/cm^) Dimensions 35 3/4" (W) X 35 3/8" (D) X 69 3/4" (H), 47 s/s" (D w/ door open) 908 mm (W) X 899 mm (D) X 1772 mm (H), 1210 mm (D w/ door open) Net Weight 313 lb.
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 period set forth below, LG will at its option repair or replace the product. This limited warranty is valid only to the original retail purchaser of the product and applies only when purchased and used within the United States including U.S. Territories.
LG ELECTRONICS CANADA, INC. LG REFRIGERATOR LIMITED WARRANTY - Canada WARRANP«': Should your LG Refrigerator ("Product") fail due to a defect in material or workmanship under normal home use during the warranty period set forth below, LG Canada will at its option repair or replace the Product upon receipt of proof of original retail purchase.
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