ENGLISH OWNER’S MANUAL TOP MOUNT REFRIGERATOR Please read this owner’s manual thoroughly before operating and keep it handy for reference at all times. Model Name LTNC11131V LTNC08121V AFN73165213 P/No.: MFL62423833-3 www.lg.com Copyright © 2018 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
TABLE OF CONTENTS ENGLISH TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 4 PRODUCT FEATURES IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 7 COMPONENTS 7 Refrigerator Exterior 7 Refrigerator Interior 11 HOW TO USE 11 Before Use 12 Control Pad 13 Storing Food 13 - Food Preservation Location 14 - Food Storage Tips 14 - Storing Frozen Food 15 Humidity Controlled Crisper 15 Door Bins 8 INSTALLATION 15 Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves 8 Installation Overview 8 Specifications 16 MAINTENANCE 9 Unpacking Your Refri
PRODUCT FEATURES 3 * Depending on the model, some of the following functions may not be available. SMART DIAGNOSISTM Use the function to contact the service center and receive precise diagnosis when the refrigerator malfunctions or fails. Use it only to connect to the consultant and do not use it in normal times. HUMIDITY CONTROLLED CRISPERS The Humidity Controlled Crispers are designed to help keep your fruits and vegetables fresh and crisp.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE. This guide contains many important safety messages. Always read and obey all safety messages. 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 WARNING or CAUTION.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5 WARNING ENGLISH This appliance contains a small amount of isobutane refrigerant (R600a), but it is also combustible. When transporting and installing the appliance, care should be taken to ensure that any part of the refrigerating circuit is damaged. Refrigerant squirting out of the pipes could ignite or cause an eye injury. If a leak is detected, avoid any naked flames or potential sources of ignition and air the room in which the appliance is placed for several minutes.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using your product, basic safety precautions should be followe, including the following: CAUTION Installation The refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance with the Installer Instructions that were taped to the front of the refrigerator. Be careful when you unpack and install the refrigerator.
COMPONENTS 7 Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features of your refrigerator. Refrigerator Exterior Freezer Preserves frozen food. Handle Opens and closes the door. Refrigerator Preserves food. Refrigerator Interior Freezer Door Bins The door bins are removable for easy cleaning. Ice Maker (on some models) LED interior lamp The interior lamp lights up the inside of the refrigerator. Pull Out Tray Pulls forward to provide easy access to items.
INSTALLATION ENGLISH INSTALLATION Installation Overview Please read the following installation instructions first after purchasing this product or transporting it to another location.
INSTALLATION 9 Unpacking Your Refrigerator Use two or more people to move and install the refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. Your refrigerator is heavy. When moving the refrigerator for cleaning or service, be sure to protect the floor. Always pull the refrigerator straight out when moving it. Do not wiggle or walk the refrigerator when trying to move it, as floor damage could occur. Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from the refrigerator.
INSTALLATION ENGLISH Measuring the Clearances Leveling Too small of a distance from adjacent items may result in lowered freezing capability and increased electricity consumption charges. Allow at least 24 inches (61 cm) in front of the refrigerator to open the doors, and at least 2 inches (5.08 cm) between the refrigerator and the wall. After installing, plug the refrigerator’s power cord into a 3-prong grounded outlet and push the refrigerator into the final position. 2” (5.
HOW TO USE 11 Before use Clean the refrigerator. Clean your refrigerator thoroughly and wipe off all dust that accumulated during shipping. CAUTION Do not scratch the refrigerator with a sharp object or use a detergent that contains alcohol, a flammable liquid or an abrasive when removing any tape or adhesive from the refrigerator. Do not peel off the model or serial number label or the technical information on the rear surface of the refrigerator.
HOW TO USE Control Pad ENGLISH Control Pad Features Controls the temperature of the refrigerator compartment. Turn the knob to the desired setting (from 1 to 7). Controls the flow of cold air from freezer into the refrigerator. Change the control by gently sliding it. The arrow indicates the setting selected (from 1 to 5).
HOW TO USE 13 Food Preservation Location Each compartment inside the refrigerator is designed to store different types of food. Store your food in the optimal space to enjoy the freshest taste. ENGLISH Storing Food Ice bin Stores ice. (on some models) Pull-out Tray Shelves Adjustable shelves to meet your individual storage needs. Vegetable storage (Crispers) Preserve vegetables and fruit. . . . . . .
HOW TO USE Food Storage Tips Storing Frozen Food ENGLISH * The following tips may not be applicable depending on the model. Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight and moisture-proof material unless otherwise noted. This prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator. For dated products, check date code to ensure freshness. Food How To Butter or Margarine Keep opened butter in a covered dish or closed compartment.
HOW TO USE 15 Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves The crispers provide fresher tasting fruit and vegetables by letting you easily control humidity inside the drawer. The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet your individual storage needs. You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture-sealed crispers by adjusting the control to any setting between High and Low. High lets moist air out of the crisper for best storage of fruit.
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE ENGLISH Cleaning Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically; however clean both sections about once a month to prevent odors. Wipe up spills immediately. Always unplug the refrigeration before cleaning. General Cleaning Tips Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. Remove all removable parts, such as shelves, crispers, etc. Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners.
SMART DIAGNOSISTM 17 SMART DIAGNOSISTM If you experience problems with your refrigerator, call to the LG Service Center. Only use this feature when is instructed to do so by the LG call center agent. The transmission sounds that you will hear are normal and sound similar to a fax machine. Smart DiagnosisTM cannot be activated unless your refrigerator is connected to power. If your refrigerator is unable to turn on, then troubleshooting must be done without using Smart DiagnosisTM.
TROUBLESHOOTING ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING Review the Troubleshooting section before calling for service; doing so will save you both time and money. Pr oble m Refrigerator and Freezer section are not cooling. Cooling System runs too much. Pos s ible Caus e s Solutions The refrigerator control is set to OFF (some models). Turn the control ON. Refer to the Setting the Controls section for proper temperature settings. Refrigerator is in the defrost cycle.
TROUBLESHOOTING 19 Pr oble m Interior moisture buildup. Solutions Refrigerator was recently installed. It may take up to 24 hours for each compartment to reach the desired temperature. The air vents are blocked. Cold air circulates from the freezer to the fresh food section and back again through air vents in the wall dividing the two sections. Locate air vents by using your hand to sense airflow and move all packages that block vents and restrict airflow.
TROUBLESHOOTING Pr oble m ENGLISH Interior moisture buildup. Food is freezing in the refrigerator compartment. Frost or ice crystals form on frozen food (outside of package). Pos s ible Caus e s Solutions Defrost cycle recently completed. During the defrost cycle, the temperature of each compartment may raise slightly and condensation may form on the back wall. Wait 30 minutes and confirm that the proper temperature has been restored once the defrost cycle has completed.
TROUBLESHOOTING 21 Pr oble m Pos s ible Caus e s Solutions The ice storage bin needs to be cleaned. Empty and wash the bin (discard old cubes). Make sure that the bin is completely dry before reinstalling it. Clicking The defrost control will click when the automatic defrost cycle begins and ends. The (thermostat control or refrigerator control on some models) will also click when cycling on and off. Normal Operation.
TROUBLESHOOTING ENGLISH Pr oble m Doors will not close correctly or pop open. Pos s ible Caus e s Food packages are blocking the door open. Solutions Rearrange food containers to clear the door and door shelves. Ice bin, crisper cover, pans, shelves, door bins, or baskets are out of position. Push bins all the way in and put crisper cover, pans, shelves and baskets into their correct positions. See the How to Use section for more information. Refrigerator is not leveled properly.
LIMITED WARRANTY 23 Refrigerator/Freezer WARRANTY PERIOD Sealed System (Condenser, Dryer, Connecting Tube and Evaporator) One (1) year from the Five (5) years from the date date of original retail of original retail purchase purchase Parts and Labor Parts and Labor (internal/ functional parts only) Compressor Five (5) years from the Linear / Inverter Compressor Only : Parts date of original retail Only for years 6-10 from the date of original retail purchase (Consumer will purchase be charged for labor
LIMITED WARRANTY PROCEDURE FOR RESOLVING DISPUTES: ENGLISH ALL DISPUTES BETWEEN YOU AND LG ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING IN ANY WAY TO THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR THE PRODUCT SHALL BE RESOLVED EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH BINDING ARBITRATION, AND NOT IN A COURT OF GENERAL JURISDICTION. BINDING ARBITRATION MEANS THAT YOU AND LG ARE EACH WAIVING THE RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL AND TO BRING OR PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION. Definitions. For the purposes of this section, references to “LG” mean LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.
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LIMITED WARRANTY ENGLISH •Any noises associated with normal operation of the Product; •Replacement of light bulbs, filters, fuses or any other consumable parts; •Replacement of any part that was not originally included with the Product; •Costs associated with removal and/or reinstallation of the Product for repairs; and •Shelves, door bins, drawers, handle and accessories to the Product, except for internal/functional parts covered under this Limited Warranty.
LIMITED WARRANTY 27 Severability and Waiver. If any portion of this Limited Warranty (including these arbitration procedures) is unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law. Should LG fail to enforce strict performance of any provision of this Limited Warranty (including these arbitration procedures), it does not mean that LG intends to waive or has waived any provision or part of this Limited Warranty. Opt Out.
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