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LG LRFCS2503 Series Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
FRENCH DOOR
REFRIGERATOR
Read this owner's manual thoroughly before operating the
appliance and keep it handy for reference at all times.
ENGLISH
LRFCS2503*
www.lg.com
MFL67227315
Rev.01_061919
Copyright © 2019 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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  • Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR Read this owner's manual thoroughly before operating the appliance and keep it handy for reference at all times. ENGLISH LRFCS2503* www.lg.com MFL67227315 Rev.01_061919 Copyright © 2019 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE WARNING CAUTION PRODUCT OVERVIEW Product Features 11 INSTALLATION Before Installing Choosing the Proper Location Removing/Assembling the Handles Removing/Assembling the Doors and Drawers Connecting the Water Line Leveling and Door Alignment Turning on the Power 25 OPERATION Before Use...

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 5 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;...
  • Page 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.

  • Page 7: Caution

    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.

  • Page 8: Product Overview

    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.
  • Page 9 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Interior Standard Door: LRFCS2503* 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. Humidity Controlled Crisper Helps vegetables and fruit to stay crisp and controls humidity.
  • Page 10 10 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Automatic Icemaker (Freezer) Produces and stores ice automatically in the freezer compartment. Ice Bin Stores ice produced by the automatic icemaker. 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.

  • Page 11: Installation

    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 •...

  • Page 12: Choosing The Proper Location

    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 injury or other injury. Water supply must be easily connected for the automatic icemaker.
  • Page 13 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.

  • Page 14: Removing/Assembling The Handles

    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 •...

  • Page 15: Removing/Assembling The Doors And Drawers

    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 sideways through the doorway.
  • Page 16 16 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...
  • Page 17 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.
  • Page 18 18 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.
  • Page 19 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...

  • Page 20: Connecting The Water Line

    20 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.
  • Page 21 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.
  • Page 22 22 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.

  • Page 23: Leveling And Door Alignment

    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.

  • Page 24: Turning On The Power

    24 INSTALLATION Turning on the Power • After installing, plug the refrigerator’s power cord into a 3-prong grounded outlet and push the refrigerator into the final position. CAUTION • Connect to a rated power outlet. • Have a certified electrician check the wall outlet and wiring for proper grounding.

  • Page 25: Operation

    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.

  • Page 26: Control Panel

    26 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 default freezer temperature is 0°F (-18 °C).

  • Page 27: Sabbath Mode

    OPERATION Sabbath Mode • Discard the first ice cubes produced after initial install. • Ice cubes which are stored in the ice bin for a Using the Sabbath Mode long time may clump together and be difficult to Sabbath mode is used on the Jewish Sabbath and separate.
  • Page 28 28 OPERATION Storing Frozen Food throughout the refrigerator. For dated products, check date code to ensure freshness. Check a freezer guide or a reliable cookbook for further information about preparing food for CAUTION freezing or food storage times. • Do not overfill or pack items too tightly into door bins.

  • Page 29: Humidity Controlled Crispers

    OPERATION • Fruit lets moist air out of the crisper for best NOTE storage of fruit. • If you are leaving home for a short period, like a short vacation, the refrigerator should be left on. Refrigerated foods that are able to be frozen will stay preserved longer if stored in the freezer.

  • Page 30: Glide'n'serve

    30 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.

  • Page 31: Durabase

    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.

  • Page 32: Smart Functions

    Once the countdown is appliance, it has the capability of transmitting data over and the tones have stopped, resume via your telephone to the LG Customer your conversation with the specialist, who will Information Center. NFC or Wi-Fi equipped models...

  • Page 33: Maintenance

    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.

  • Page 34: Water Filter

    • Visit your local dealer or distributor filterable cysts. EPA Establishment # 070595- • Search using "water filter"on lg.com MEX-001 • Use replacement cartridge: LT1000P, LT1000PC • Use of unauthorized water filters may result in...
  • Page 35 MAINTENANCE NOTE NOTE • Replacing the water filter causes a small amount • Do not dispense the entire 2.5 gallon amount of water (around 1 oz. or 25 cc) to drain. continuously. Press and release the dispenser pad for cycles of 30 seconds ON and 60 seconds •...
  • Page 36 36 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.
  • Page 37 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.

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    38 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.

  • Page 39: Before Calling For Service

    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 •...
  • Page 40 40 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.
  • Page 41 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.
  • Page 42 42 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. •...
  • Page 43 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.
  • Page 44 44 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. •...
  • Page 45 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.
  • Page 46 46 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. •...
  • Page 47 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.

  • Page 48: Limited Warranty

    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.
  • Page 49 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...
  • Page 50 If you and LG are unable to resolve the dispute within 30 days, either party may proceed to file a claim for arbitration.
  • Page 51 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);...

  • Page 52: For Canada

    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.
  • Page 53 (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.
  • Page 54 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.
  • Page 55 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.
  • Page 60 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...

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