TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS LIMITED WARRANTY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For USA WARNING For Canada CAUTION PRODUCT OVERVIEW Product Features 11 INSTALLATION Before Installing Choosing the Proper Location Removing/Assembling the Handles Removing/Assembling the Doors and Drawers 18 Reversing Door Opening Direction 20 Connecting the Water Line Leveling Turning on the Power...
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4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE Safety Messages Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and follow all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Operation • This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as : - staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; - farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments; - bed and breakfast type environments;...
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6 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Maintenance • Do not use a hair dryer to dry the inside of the refrigerator. • Do not light a candle to remove odors in the refrigerator. • In the event of a refrigerant leak, move flammable objects away from the refrigerator. Ensure the area is adequately ventilated and contact an authorized service center.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Risk of Fire and Flammable Materials This appliance contains a small amount of isobutane refrigerant (R600a), which is combustible. When transporting and installing the appliance, care should be taken to ensure that no parts of the refrigerating circuit are damaged. Refrigerant squirting out of the pipes could ignite or cause an eye injury.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW PRODUCT OVERVIEW Product Features The images in this guide may be different from the actual components and accessories, which are subject to change by the manufacturer without prior notice for product improvement purposes. Exterior Refrigerator Fresh food compartment Handle Opens and closes the refrigerator door.
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW Interior LED Interior Lighting Lights up the inside of the refrigerator. Water Filter* Purifies water. Replace the water filter every six months. See the Replacing the Water Filter section in this manual for details. Adjustable Refrigerator Shelf The refrigerator shelves are adjustable to meet individual storage needs. Humidity Controlled Crisper Helps vegetables and fruit to stay crisp and controls humidity.
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10 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Pullout Drawer Provides extra storage within the freezer compartment. Durabase and Durabase Divider Provides storage for large food items. Product Specifications *The appearance and specifications listed in this manual may vary due to constant product improvements. Electrical requirements: 115 V, 60 Hz Min.
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Before Installing Installation Overview Please read the following installation instructions first after purchasing this product or transporting it to another location. Unpacking the Refrigerator Choosing the Proper Location Disassembling/Assembling Connecting the Water Line Leveling WARNING • Connect to potable water supply only.
12 INSTALLATION Choosing the Proper Unpacking the Refrigerator Location WARNING • Use two or more people to move and install the Water refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in back Water supply must be easily connected for the injury or other injury. automatic icemaker.
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INSTALLATION Dimensions and Clearances • Check the dimensions of the appliance and the installation path to ensure there is sufficient room to move the refrigerator through doors or narrow openings. • If an opening is too narrow to fit the refrigerator through, remove the refrigerator doors. See Removing/ Assembling the Doors and Drawers in this manual.
14 INSTALLATION Removing/Assembling the fasteners and tightening the set screws with a 3/32 in. Allen wrench. Handles When moving the refrigerator through a narrow opening, removing the doors is preferred. The appearance of the handles may vary from what is shown. WARNING Removing the Refrigerator Handles •...
INSTALLATION Removing/Assembling the CAUTION Doors and Drawers • When lifting the hinge, be careful that the door does not fall forward. If the entrance door is too narrow for the refrigerator to pass through, remove the refrigerator doors and move the refrigerator sideways through the doorway.
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16 INSTALLATION Pull the drawer open to full extension. CAUTION • Do not hold the handle when removing or replacing the drawer. The handle may come off, Gently lift and pull out the ice bin. causing personal injury. Lift the front of the drawer up, then pull it straight out.
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INSTALLATION Replace the ice bin in the drawer. Insert the CAUTION Durabase basket in the rail assembly. • Do not hold the handle when removing or replacing the drawer. The handle may come off, causing personal injury. Assembling the Refrigerator Door Make sure that the plastic sleeve is inserted in the bottom of the door.
18 INSTALLATION Reversing Door Opening Assemble the mounting fasteners both ends of the handle using a 1/4 in. Direction (6.35 mm) Allen wrench. NOTE Place the handle on the door by fitting • To assist in the installation of the handle on the the handle footprints over the mounting right side, place a piece of masking tape near the fasteners and tightening the set screws...
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INSTALLATION Lift the door from the middle hinge pin and Use a ¼ in (6.35 mm) hex socket wrench to remove the door. loosen the hinge pin and remove. Remove the two allen screw using 5 mm (3/16 in) the phillip screw and the hinge .
20 INSTALLATION Assemble the left hinge cover with the two screws Middle Hinge Bracket Middle Hinge Insert the decorative screw into the outer hole on the right side of the flange. Attach the cover on the right side. Cover is force- fitted.
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INSTALLATION • Power drill. CAUTION • ½ in. or adjustable wrench. • To prevent burns and product damage, only • Flat-blade and Phillips-head screwdrivers. connect the refrigerator water line to a cold • Two ¼ in. outer diameter compression nuts water supply.
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22 INSTALLATION Water Line Installation Instructions Fasten the shutoff valve. Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently • Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water used drinking water line. pipe with the pipe clamp. WARNING NOTE • When using any electrical device (such as a •...
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INSTALLATION Route the tubing. Connect the tubing to the refrigerator. • Route the tubing between the cold water NOTE line and the refrigerator. Route the tubing • Before making the connection to the through a hole drilled in the wall or floor refrigerator, be sure that the refrigerator power (behind the refrigerator or adjacent base cord is not plugged into the wall outlet.
24 INSTALLATION Leveling Position the Refrigerator • Arrange the coil of tubing so that it does not The refrigerator has two front leveling legs. Adjust vibrate against the back of the refrigerator or the legs to alter the tilt from front-to-back or side- to side.
OPERATION OPERATION Before Use Checklist Clean the refrigerator. Clean the 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.
OPERATION Control Panel Depending on the model, some of the following functions may not be available. The actual control panel may differ from model to model. Control Panel Features Freezer Indicates the set temperature of the freezer compartment in Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F). The de- fault freezer temperature is 0°F (-18 °C).
OPERATION Sabbath Mode temperature around the appliance, frequency of the door being opened, amount of food stored Using the Sabbath Mode in the appliance, etc.). • The amount and shape of ice may vary according Sabbath mode is used on the Jewish Sabbath and to the environment (ambient temperature holidays.
OPERATION water supply system to prevent serious property Food How to Store damage due to flooding caused by ruptured water Fish Freeze fresh fish and shellfish if they lines or connections are not being eaten the same day purchased. Eating fresh fish and Storing Food shellfish the same day purchased is recommended.
OPERATION Follow package or container instructions for • Vegetables keeps moist air in the crisper for proper freezing methods. best storage of fresh, leafy vegetables. • Fruit lets moist air out of the crisper for best Do not use storage of fruit. •...
OPERATION Glide‘N’Serve Detaching/Assembling the Full Width Shelf Using the Glide‘N’Serve CAUTION This drawer can be used for large party trays, deli • Do not clean glass shelves with warm water items and beverages. This drawer should not be while they are cold. Shelves may break if used to store vegetables that require high exposed to sudden temperature changes or humidity.
OPERATION To replace the bin, slide it in above the desired support and push down until it snaps into place. Durabase Using the Durabase CAUTION • If the Durabase divider is removed, there is enough open space for children or pets to crawl inside.
LG ThinQ Application Features Follow the instructions below to use the audible diagnosis method. • Launch the LG ThinQ application and select the Communicate with the appliance from a Smart Diagnosis feature in the menu. Follow the smartphone using the convenient smart features.
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Cleaning Inside Walls • Allow freezer to warm up so the cloth will not WARNING stick. • Use non-flammable cleaner. Failure to do so can To help remove odors, wash the inside of the result in fire, explosion, or death. refrigerator with a mixture of baking soda and warm water.
• Visit your local dealer or distributor microbiologicallyunsafe or of unknown quality • Search using “water filter”on lg.com without adequate disinfection before or after the system. Systems certified for cyst reduction may •...
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MAINTENANCE Pull the water filter downward and turn it counterclockwise before pulling it out. Make sure to rotate the filter down completely before pulling it out of the manifold hole. For further assistance, call: • 1-800-243-0000 (USA) • 1-888-542-2623 (Canada) Replace with a new water filter.
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MAINTENANCE Before Replacing the Water Filter Model: LT1000P, LT1000PC, LT1000PCS NSF System Trade Name Code: MDJ64844601 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, Standard 53 and Standard 401.
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NOTE • While the testing was performed under standard laboratory conditions, actual performance may vary. For replacement filters, visit your local dealer or distributor or search under “water filters” on the lg.com website. For further assistance, contact the LG Electronics Customer Information Center.
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING FAQs Frequently Asked Questions What are the best temperature settings for my refrigerator and freezer? The default setting for the refrigerator is 37° Fahrenheit (3° Celsius). The default setting for the freezer is 0° Fahrenheit (-18° Celsius). Adjust these settings as necessary to keep food at desired temperatures.
TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service Cooling Problem Possible Cause & Solution Refrigerator and The refrigerator control is set to OFF (some models). Freezer section are • Turn the control ON. Refer to the Setting the Controls section for proper temperature not cooling.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause & Solution Interior moisture Doors are opened often or for long periods of time. buildup. • When the doors are opened often or for long periods of time, warm, humid air enters the compartment. This raises the temperature and moisture level within the compartment. To lessen the effect, reduce the frequency and duration of door openings.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause & Solution Refrigerator or Refrigerator was recently installed. Freezer section is too • It may take up to 24 hours for each compartment to reach the desired temperature. warm. 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.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Ice & Water Problem Possible Cause & Solution Icemaker is not Demand exceeds ice storage capacity. making enough ice. • The icemaker will produce approximately 70-184 cubes in a 24 hour period. House water supply is not connected, valve is not turned on fully, or valve is clogged. •...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause & Solution Icemaker is not Refrigerator was recently installed or icemaker recently connected. making ice • It may take up to 24 hours for each compartment to reach the desired temperature and for the icemaker to begin making ice. Icemaker is not turned on.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Parts & Features Problem Possible Cause & Solution Doors will not close Food packages are blocking the door open. correctly or pop • Rearrange food containers to clear the door and door shelves. open. Ice bin, crisper cover, pans, shelves, door bins, or baskets are out of position. •...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause & Solution Rattling Rattling noises may come from the flow of refrigerant, the water line on the back of the unit, or items stored on top of or around the refrigerator. • Normal Operation Refrigerator is not resting solidly on the floor. •...
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Should your LG Refrigerator (“Product”) fail due to a defect in materials or workmanship under normal and proper use, during the warranty period set forth below, LG Electronics (“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.
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Limited Warranty. Notice of Dispute. In the event you intend to commence an arbitration proceeding, you must first notify LG in writing at least 30 days in advance of initiating the arbitration by sending a letter to LG at LG...
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If you and LG are unable to resolve the dispute within 30 days, either party may proceed to file a claim for arbitration.
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LIMITED WARRANTY the serial number (the serial number can be found (i) on the product; or (ii) online by accessing https:// www.lg.com/us/support/repair-service/schedule-repair continued and clicking on “Find My Model & Serial Number”). You may only opt out of the dispute resolution procedure in the manner described above (that is, by e-mail or telephone);...
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ARE NOT PERMITTED. PLEASE SEE THE SECTION TITLED “PROCEDURE FOR RESOLVING DISPUTES” BELOW. Should your LG Refrigerator (“Product”) fail due to a defect in materials or workmanship under normal and proper use, during the warranty period set forth below, LG Electronics Canada, Inc. (“LGECI”) will, at its option, repair or replace the Product upon receipt of proof of the original retail purchase.
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(ASC), as determined by LG Canada. If your Product is located outside a 150 km radius from a ASC, as determined by LG Canada, it will be your responsibility to bring the Product, at your sole expense, to the ASC for in-warranty repair.
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If you and LG are unable to resolve the dispute within 30 days of LG’s receipt of the Notice of Dispute, the dispute shall be resolved by binding arbitration in accordance with the procedure set out herein.
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Except as otherwise provided for, LG waives any rights it may have to seek attorneys’ fees and expenses from you if LG prevails in the arbitration.
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LG Customer Information Center For inquiries or comments, visit www.lg.com or call: 1-800-243-0000 U.S.A. 1-888-542-2623 CANADA Register your product Online! www.lg.com...