Automatic Icemaker Storing Food Humidity Controlled Crispers Glide‘N’Serve Refrigerator Shelves Door-in-Door Door Bins Durabase 37 SMART FUNCTIONS LG SmartThinQ Application Smart Grid Function Smart Diagnosis™ Function 42 MAINTENANCE Cleaning Air Filter Water Filter 48 TROUBLESHOOTING FAQs Before Calling for Service...
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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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 Control Panel Sets the refrigerator temperature and freezer temperature, the water filter condition and the dispenser mode.
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW Interior Standard Door: LRFXS2503* Door-in-Door: LRFDS2503*...
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10 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 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. Automatic Icemaker (Refrigerator) Produces and stores ice automatically in the refrigerator compartment. Folding Door Mullion Blocks the cold air of the refrigerator from escaping when the doors are closed.
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW Product Specifications The appearance and specifications listed in this manual may vary due to constant product improvements. Electrical requirements: 115 V, 60 Hz Min. / Max. water pressure: 20 - 120 psi (138 - 827 kPa) Model LRFXS2503* Description Standard-depth, French door refrigerator, bottom freezer Net weight...
12 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 and Door Alignment WARNING •...
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 injury or other injury. Water supply must be easily connected for the automatic icemaker.
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14 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.
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 •...
16 INSTALLATION Removing/Assembling the Remove the screw from the hinge cover at the top of the refrigerator. Lift the hook (not Doors and Drawers visible), located at the bottom of the front side of the cover with a flat-head screwdriver. If the entrance door is too narrow for the refrigerator to pass through, remove the refrigerator doors and move the refrigerator...
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INSTALLATION Lift the door from the middle hinge pin and remove the door. CAUTION Removing the Right Refrigerator • Place the door, inside facing up, on a Door nonscratching surface. Remove the top hinge cover screw . Lift the hook (not visible), located at the bottom of the front side of the cover , with a flat-head screwdriver.
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18 INSTALLATION On the left rail, use a flat blade screwdriver to Hold both rails and push them in push in on the tab to release the drawer from simultaneously. the rail, as shown below. Once the left side is loose, push the tab on the right side with your finger to release the drawer.
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INSTALLATION Assembling the Right Refrigerator Door Lower the door into its final position and insert the screws in the rails on both sides. CAUTION • Install the right-side door first. Make sure that the plastic sleeve is inserted in the bottom of the door. Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin as shown in the figure.
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20 INSTALLATION Connect all the wire harnesses and the ground screw. Place the cover in its place. Insert and tighten the cover screw Push the water supply tube into the hole on the top case and pull it through the backplate. Assembling the Left Refrigerator Door CAUTION...
INSTALLATION NOTE CAUTION • Gently press the collet and insert the tube until • To prevent burns and product damage, only only one line shows on the tube. connect the refrigerator water line to a cold water supply. • Wear eye protection during installation to prevent injury.
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22 INSTALLATION • Two ¼ in. outer diameter compression nuts Shut off the main water supply. and 2 ferrules (sleeves) to connect the copper • Turn on the nearest faucet to relieve the tubing to the shutoff valve and the refrigerator pressure on the line.
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INSTALLATION diameter) to allow the refrigerator to move out from the wall after installation. Connect the tubing to the valve. • Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for copper tubing onto the end of the tubing and connect it to the shutoff valve.
24 INSTALLATION Turn the leveling leg to the left to raise that NOTE side of the refrigerator or to the right to lower it. It may take several turns of the leveling leg • Insert the end of the copper tubing into the to adjust the tilt of the refrigerator.
INSTALLATION Turning on the Power Door Alignment (Door-in-Door Model) • After installing, plug the refrigerator’s power cord into a 3-prong grounded outlet and push Left Refrigerator Door the refrigerator into the final position. The left refrigerator door has an adjustable nut, CAUTION located on the bottom hinge, to raise and lower the door for proper alignment.
26 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 Ice Plus This function increases both ice making and freezing capabilities. Press the Ice Plus button to illuminate the icon and activate the function for 24 hours.
Wi-Fi The Wi-Fi button, when used with the LG SmartThinQ app, allows the refrigerator to connect to a home Wi-Fi network. Refer to Smart Functions for information on the initial setup of the application. The Wi-Fi icon shows the status of the refrigerator's network connection.
• If ice or water dispenses unexpectedly, turn off the water supply and contact an LG Electronics Customer Information Center. • Never use a glass that is exceptionally narrow or deep.
Detaching the In-Door Ice Bin Gently push the handle to close the ice compartment. CAUTION • Only qualified service personnel from LG Automatic Icemaker Electronics service center should disassemble or repair the icemaker. In-Door Icemaker Gently pull the handle to open the ice compartment.
OPERATION Storing Food • Ice-making stops when the in-door ice bin is full. When full, the in-door ice bin holds approximately 6 to 8 (12-16 oz.) glasses of ice. Food Storage Tips • Foreign substances or frost on the ice-detecting Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight sensor can interrupt ice production.
32 OPERATION • Non-polyethylene plastic containers Food How to Store • Containers without tight lids Leftovers Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or • Wax paper or wax-coated freezer wrap aluminum foil, or store in plastic • Thin, semi-permeable wrap containers with tight lids. NOTE Storing Frozen Food •...
OPERATION • Fruit lets moist air out of the crisper for best To reassemble, insert the cover into the storage of fruit. refrigerator with both hands and lower it onto the guides. Removing/Assembling the Slightly tilt up the front, insert the crisper into Humidity Controlled Crispers the frame and push it back into place.
34 OPERATION exposed to sudden temperature changes or CAUTION impact. • Do not place any items on the Glide'N'Serve cover. Store taller items, such as a gallon container or bottles, by pushing the front half of the shelf underneath the back half of the shelf. Pull the front of the shelf forward to return to a full shelf.
OPERATION Door-in-Door This feature is only available on some models. The Door-in-Door compartment allows for easy access to commonly used food items. To replace the door bins, slide the door bin in The outer Door-In-Door door includes two door above the desired support and push down bins, the Cheese &...
36 OPERATION Durabase Using the Durabase CAUTION • If the Durabase 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 children or pets to touch or go near the drawer. The Durabase divider allows you to organize the Durabase area into 2 sections.
Internet service provider or refer to your power consumption and the number of door wireless router manual. openings. • LG SmartThinQ is not responsible for any • Remote Control network connection problems or any faults, malfunctions, or errors caused by network - Controls the Refrigerator Temperature, Fresh connection.
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LG SmartThinQ Any changes or modifications in construction of application and register it again. this device which are not expressly approved by •...
Load Reduction (TALR) mode. download. LG Electronics will also provide open source code Delay Appliance Load (DAL) to you on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost The refrigerator responds to a DAL signal by...
LG Open API You can manage Smart Grid features for the LG Smart Refrigerator. Please check the detailed specifications on the notice page on us.smartthinq.com. API List Open the right refrigerator door.
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SMART FUNCTIONS your conversation with the specialist, who will then be able to assist you in using the information transmitted for analysis. NOTE • For best results, do not move the phone while the tones are being transmitted. • If the call center agent is not able to get an accurate recording of the data, you may be asked to try again.
42 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Cleaning water, and rinse with hot water before drying. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners. WARNING Inside Walls • Use non-flammable cleaner. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. • Allow freezer to warm up so the cloth will not stick.
MAINTENANCE Air Filter Replacing the Fresh Air Filter Replace the Fresh Air Filter: • Approximately every six months. • When the Replace Filter icon turns on. Press and hold the Fresh Air Filter button on • Use replacement air filter: LT120F the control panel for 3 seconds to reset the Rotate the filter cover counterclockwise to filter sensor.
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To purchase a replacement water filter: prevent any remaining water from spilling out of • Visit your local dealer or distributor the water filter. • Search using "water filter" on lg.com • Use replacement cartridge: LT1000P, LT1000PC or LT1000PCS CAUTION •...
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MAINTENANCE Close the water filter cover. The cover will click when closed correctly. After the water filter is replaced, dispense 2.5 gallons of water (flush for approximately 5 minutes) to remove trapped air and contaminants from the system. NOTE • Do not dispense the entire 2.5 gallon amount continuously.
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46 MAINTENANCE Performance Data Sheet 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.
48 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 Review this section before calling for service; doing so will save you both time and money. Cooling Problem Possible Cause & Solution Refrigerator and The refrigerator control is set to OFF (some models). Freezer section are •...
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50 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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52 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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54 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause & Solution Ice is not dispensing. Unable to hear the sound of ice coming out? • In the control panel, select the modes for cubed ice and crushed ice alternately to dispense the ice. Doors are not closed completely. •...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause & Solution Water is not New installation or water line recently connected. dispensing. • Dispense 2.5 gallons of water (flush for approximately 5 minutes) to remove trapped air and contaminants from the system. Do not dispense the entire 2.5 gallon amount continuously.
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56 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause & Solution Water has bad taste Water supply contains minerals such as sulfur. or odor. • A water filter may need to be installed to eliminate taste and odor problems. Water filter has been exhausted. •...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause & Solution The interior of the The refrigerator is located near a fire source, such as a fireplace, chimney, or candle. refrigerator is • Make sure that the refrigerator is not located near a fire source, such as a fireplace, covered with dust or chimney or candle.
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58 TROUBLESHOOTING Wi-Fi Problem Possible Cause & Solution Trouble connecting The password for the Wi-Fi network was entered incorrectly. appliance and • Delete your home Wi-Fi network and begin the registration process again. smartphone to Wi- Fi network Mobile data for your smartphone is turned on. •...
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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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62 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...