LG LFX28978 series Owner's Manual
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- Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR Please read this owner's manual thoroughly before operating and keep it handy for reference at all times. LFX28978 ** LFX25978 ** www.lg.com P/No.: MFL67227401 Rev.1...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CFC Disposal ............4 How to Connect Electricity ........5 PARTS AND FEATURES Congratulations on your purchase Special Features .............6 and welcome to the LG family. Key Parts and Components ........7 Your new LG French Door INSTALLATION Choose the Proper Location ........8 Refrigerator combines Clearances ..............8... -
Page 3: Basic Safety Precautions
BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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 DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. -
Page 4: Cfc Disposal
BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (CONT.) • Do not use drier to dry the inside, nor light a candle Even partial thawing and refreezing reduces the to remove odor. quality of foods, particularly fruits, vegetables, and prepared foods. The eating quality of red •... -
Page 5: How To Connect Electricity
HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY IMPORTANT: Please read carefully. wWARNING 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. RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD USE OF EXTENSION CORDS The refrigerator should always be plugged into... -
Page 6: Special Features
24-hour period to keep the ice dispenser fully supplied. The in-door design creates more shelf space. CRISPERS LG’s crispers preserve humidity and help vegetables stay crisp. GLIDE‘N’SERVE Provides storage space with a variable temperature control that keeps the compartment colder than refrigerator. -
Page 7: Key Parts And Components
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. ADJUSTABLE REFRIGERATOR SHELVING LED INTERIOR LAMPS The refrigerator compartment shelves are Refrigerator interior is lit by the LED array. -
Page 8: Choose The Proper Location
CHOOSE THE PROPER LOCATION wWARNING • To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not Excessive Weight Hazard install the refrigerator in a wet or damp area. Two or more people are required when • Select a place where a water supply can be moving and unpacking the appliance. -
Page 9: Flooring
FLOORING • To minimize noise and vibration, the refrigerator • Carpeting and soft tile surfaces are not MUST be installed on a solidly constructed floor. recommended. • To avoid vibration, the unit must be level. • Never install the refrigerator on a platform or If required, adjust the leveling legs to compensate weakly supported structure. -
Page 10: Refrigerator Door And Freezer Drawer Removal
HANDLE REMOVAL (CONT.) HANDLE REINSTALLATION Mounting Fasteners Place the handle on the door by aligning Place the handle on the door by aligning handle footprints to fit mounting fasteners and handle footprints to fit mounting fasteners and tighten the set screws with a 2.5 mm (3/32") tighten the set screws on the bottom of the Allen wrench. - Page 11 REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL (CONT.) REFRIGERATOR DOOR REMOVAL (CONT.) • Open the door. Remove the top hinge cover To remove the right refrigerator door: screw (1 ). • Open the door. Remove the top hinge cover • Use a flat blade screwdriver to lift the tabs screw (1 ).
- Page 12 REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL (CONT.) REFRIGERATOR DOOR REINSTALLATION Install the right-side door first. • Fit the top hinge (1) over the hinge lever latch (2) and into place. Rotate the lever • Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin as (3) counterclockwise to secure the hinge.
- Page 13 REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL (CONT.) REFRIGERATOR DOOR REINSTALLATION (CONT.) Cover Screw Cover • Push the water supply tube (6) into the hole Insert the water supply tube into the on the top case and pull it through the connector.
- Page 14 REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL (CONT.) FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL wCAUTION • 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.
- Page 15 REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL (CONT.) FREEZER DRAWER REINSTALLATION wCAUTION wWARNING • To avoid possible injury or product or property Risk of Child Entrapment damage, you will need two people to perform the • To prevent accidental child and pet entrapment following instructions.
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Page 16: Light Replacement
LIGHT REPLACEMENT To Change Refrigerator Light To Change Freezer Light This model has special LED interior lighting 1. Unplug refrigerator power cord form outlet. and service should be performed by a qualified 2. Use a screwdriver to remove the cover screw. technician. -
Page 17: Connecting The Water Supply
CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY IMPORTANT: Read all directions thoroughly before wWARNING you begin. • If operating the refrigerator before installing the Connect to safe drinking water supply water connection, turn the icemaker to the OFF only. position to prevent operation without water. •... -
Page 18: Connecting The Water Lines
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. -
Page 19: Leveling The Refrigerator Doors
LEVELING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS wWARNING wCAUTION • To avoid possible injury or product or property Electrical Shock Hazard damage, you will need two people to perform the • Be careful when you work with the hinges, following instructions. base grille, and stopper. You may be injured. •... -
Page 20: Starting
LEVELING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS (CONT.) DOOR ALIGNMENT • Use the wrench (Included with the User Manual) to adjust the bolt in the door hinge to adjust the height. (counter clockwise to raise or clockwise to lower) STARTING Before loading your refrigerator with fresh foods: •... -
Page 21: Control Panel Features
CONTROL PANEL FEATURES For complete details on button functions, see pages 22–25. NOTE: The shape of the buttons may not match your model. LED DISPLAY The LED display shows the temperature settings, dispenser options, water filter, door alarm, and locking status messages. -
Page 22: The Led Display
THE LED DISPLAY The LED display shows the temperature settings, dispenser options, water filter, door alarm, and locking status messages. DISPENSER SELECTION INDICATOR Shows Cubed ice or Crushed Ice selection that will be dispensed when the push switch is pressed. FREEZER TEMPERATURE Indicates the set temperature of the freezer compartment in Celsius or Fahrenheit. -
Page 23: Adjusting The Temperatures And Display
ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURES AND DISPLAY Adjust Freezer Temperature Power Saving Mode To adjust the temperature in the freezer compartment, press the FREEZER button to cycle through the the range of available settings. Adjust Refrigerator Temperature • The display will remain off until the next time the To adjust the temperature in the refrigerator door is opened. -
Page 24: Operating The Dispenser
OPERATING THE DISPENSER DISPENSING CRUSHED ICE DISPENSING WATER Press the ICE TYPE Press the push water switch button to illuminate the with a glass or other container Crushed Ice icon. and chilled water will be dispensed. Press the push ice switch with a glass or other When the water switch is pressed, the light will be container and crushed ice... -
Page 25: Setting The Functions
SETTING THE FUNCTIONS Press the button for the desired function to view and select other settings. SETTING THE DISPENSER LOCK ACTIVATING ICE PLUS Press and hold the Press the ICE PLUS/ENERGY ALARM/LOCK button for SAVING button once to activate three seconds to lock the the ICE PLUS function. -
Page 26: Spaceplus Ice System
SPACEPLUS ICE SYSTEM NOTE: If the On/Off switch on the icemaker is set to wCAUTION Off for an extended time, the ice compartment will gradually warm up to the temperature of the • Keep hands and tools out of the ice compartment refrigerator compartment. -
Page 27: Automatic Icemaker
AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER Ice is made in the automatic icemaker and sent to the wWARNING dispenser. The automatic icemaker can make 10 or 12 ice cubes (depending on your device) at a time, above Personal Injury Hazard 100 cubes per 24-hour period. This quantity may vary •... -
Page 28: Storing Foods
STORING FOODS • Store fresh food in the refrigerator compartment. Freezer compartment • How food is frozen and thawed is an important • Do not store glass bottles in the freezer factor in maintaining freshness and flavor. compartment; glass may break when the contents are frozen. -
Page 29: Location Of Foods
LOCATION OF FOODS REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT SHELVES GALLON STORAGE BINS Store larger food items, platters, and containers Store small packed food or beverages such as on the expansive refrigerator compartment condiments, salad dressings, baby foods, milk, or shelves. juice. CRISPERS GLIDE‘N’SERVE Store vegetables or fruits with humidity control. -
Page 30: Shelf Height Adjustment
SHELF HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to NOTE: Glass shelves are heavy. Use special care meet your individual storage needs. when removing them to avoid dropping them. Storing similar food items together in your refrigerator and adjusting the shelves to fit Adjusting Shelves different heights of items will make finding the Remove shelves from the shipping position and place... -
Page 31: Removing And Replacing Components
REMOVING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS NOTE: When reinstalling components, reverse wCAUTION the order of steps for removal. To prevent damage, never use excessive force when removing or • Personal injury can occur if the door bins are not reinstalling components. firmly assembled. NOTE: DO NOT adjust a loaded bin. - Page 32 REMOVING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS (CONT.) Crisper humidity control Glide‘N’Serve You can control the amount of humidity in the The Glide‘N’Serve provides storage space with a moisture-sealed crispers. Store vegetables or variable temperature control that keeps the fruits requiring more or less humidity in separate compartment colder than refrigerator.
- Page 33 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 wCAUTION • When you close the refrigerator door with GLIDE'N'SERVE DRAWER opened, that the drawer could be broken.
- Page 34 REMOVING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS (CONT.) wCAUTION wWARNING • Pinch hazard! Keep hands and feet clear of the Child Entrapment Hazard bottom of the door when opening and closing. • 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 them to play inside of drawer.
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Page 35: Care And Cleaning
CLEANING THE REFRIGERATOR Cleaning the Exterior wWARNING For models with a stainless steel exterior, use a Explosion Hazard commercially available stainless steel cleaner in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. • Use nonflammable cleaner. You may also use a clean sponge or soft cloth and •... -
Page 36: Replacing The Water Filter
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. 1. Remove the old cartridge. Press the push button to open the filter cover. Pull the cartridge downward. - Page 37 REPLACING THE WATER FILTER (CONT.) 2. Replace with a new cartridge. Take the new cartridge out of its packing and Firmly lock in the cartridge. remove the protective cover from the o-rings. 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.
- Page 38 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.
- Page 39 • Installation and use MUST comply with all state and LGCANADA (24 hours per day/7 days per week) local plumbing codes. or visit our website at www.lg.com • Do not install if water pressure exceeds 120 psi (827 kPa). If your water pressure exceeds 80 psi, 3M is a trademark of 3M Company.
- Page 40 State of California Department of Public Health Water Treatment Device Certificate Number 09 - 2018 Date Issued: December 15, 2009 Trademark/Model Designation Replacement Elements ADQ36006101-S ADQ36006101 Manufacturer: Cuno Inc. The water treatment device(s) listed on this certificate have met the testing requirements pursuant to Section 116830 of the Health and Safety Code for the following health related contaminants: Microbiological Contaminants and Turbidity Inorganic/Radiological Contaminants...
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Page 41: Before Calling For Service
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 •... - Page 42 BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (CONT.) Problem Possible Causes Solutions Food stored in • Refrigerator control is set too • Adjust the refrigerator to a warmer setting. refrigerator cold. drawers freezes. Temperatures in • Freezer or refrigerator control • Adjust the freezer or refrigerator control to a the refrigerator or is set too warm.
- Page 43 BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (CONT.) Problem Possible Causes Solutions Moisture forms • Moisture may form when the • Wipe off the moisture. on the dispenser. temperature or humidity are high. Odors in the • Interior needs to be cleaned. • Clean interior with sponge, warm water, and baking refrigerator.
- Page 44 BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (CONT.) Problem Possible Causes Solutions The icemaker is • New installation. • Wait 24 hours after ice maker installation for ice not producing ice production to begin. Wait 72 hours for full ice or not enough ice production.
- Page 45 BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (CONT.) Problem Possible Causes Solutions Not dispense ice • All the doors are not closed • If any door is not closed completely, any ice is not completely. dispensed. • The dispenser is locked on • If the dispenser is locked, ice will not dispense. Look display.
- Page 46 BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (CONT.) Problem Possible Causes Solutions Not dispense • New installation. • Flush and fill the water system. water • Freezer door is not closed • If any door is not closed completely, the ice is never completely.
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Page 47: Key Dimensions And Specifications
KEY DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS The appearance and specifications listed in this guide may vary due to constant product improvements. Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator Models LFX28978 Description French Door Refrigerator Electrical Requirements 115 VAC @ 60 Hz Min. / Max. Water Pressure 20~120 PSI (1.4~8.4 kgf/cm "... -
Page 48: Product Registration Information
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. - Page 49 LG Canada will at its option repair or replace the Product upon receipt of proof of original retail purchase. This warranty is valid only to the original retail purchaser of the product and applies only to a Product distributed in Canada by LG Canada or an authorized Canadian distributor thereof.
- Page 51 LG Customer Information Center For inquires or comments, visit www.lg.com or call; 1-800-243-0000 USA, Consumer User 1-888-865-3026 USA, Commercial User 1-888-542-2623 CANADA Register your product Online! www.lg.com...