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OWNER’S MANUAL TOP FREEZER REFRIGERATOR Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. Model Name** =color number LTC20380** GM-T248Q* LTC24380** GM-U652S*DP LTCS20220* GM-U552S*DP LTCS24223* GM-T208Q* www.lg.com P/No. MFL67527903 Rev.4...
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Spanish Version Refrigerator Care and Cleaning 18-19 Refrigerator Cleaning Important Safety Instructions Outside Requirements for Ground Connection Inside Walls Door Lining & Gaskets Plastic Parts (Covers and Panel) Parts and Features Back Cover Replacing Refrigerator Lights Refrigerator Installation 5-11 When Going on Vacation...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY MESSAGES This manual contains several important safety notices. Always read and obey all of the following safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol is a warning to potential dangers that could cause death, injury or damage to you, others or the product.
REPLACING ELECTRICAL CABLE If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD our service center or qualified LG technician to avoid any risk. Your refrigerator must always be plugged to its own outlet which is adequately grounded. The energy current should only be 115 V ~ 60 Hz, AC or 127 V ~ 60 Hz, AC (according to the National rating).
PARTS AND FEATURES Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features of your refrigerator. Page references are included or your convenience. NOTE: This guide covers several models. The refrigerator you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed below.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION WARNING INSTALLATION EXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARD 1. Avoid placing the unit near heat sources, direct Use the assistance of two or more persons to move or sunlight, or humidity. install the refrigerator. Not following these instructions 2. To avoid vibration, the unit should be leveled. If needed, may cause injury to the back and other parts of the adjust the leveling screws to compensate for an body.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS (For additional support on this topic, including helpful videos, please visit us at: www.lg.com). If entrance is lees than 35 inches wide, the refrigerator’s door will need to be removed.
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REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION Fig. 9 Fig. 6 To replace doors, begin with refrigerator door and then follow with freezer door. 4. Replacing Freezer Door Set the freezer door onto the Middle Hinge pin (Figure 10). 3. Replacing Refrigerator Door Place upper hinge in the top of the freezer door and line up the hinge with the holes in top of refrigerator.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION HOW TO REVERSE AND INSTALL THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS You may find it more convenient to have the doors converted from the left opening type (factory installed) to the right opening type. Directions refer to the right side as the side on your right as you face the unit. TOOLS YOU MIGHT NEED OR USE 1/4 in 3/8 in...
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REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION 2. Reversing and Reinstalling Refrigerator Door Using a ¼” socket wrench, loosen and remove Hinge Pin from the Middle Hinge Bracket. Remove washer underneath the middle hinge and set aside. NOTE: At this point the door will be loose. Slightly lift the door and remove it.
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REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION Flip the Middle Hinge Bracket, (flange will now be on top) position it on left side of the refrigerator and reattach with two bolts and a Phillips screwdriver. Place the Hinge refrigerator door down over the pin on the bottom hinge. Pin Bracket Place the washer between the refrigerator door and Hinge Pin...
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REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION After changing doors, make sure that the corners of the Door Gaskets are not folded over. To ensure a good seal, apply a small amount of silicon grease on the corners of gaskets. Corners Corners Tighten the bolts. Force-fit Top Hinge Cover over Top Hinge.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION CLOSING AND ALIGNING THE DOORS Figure A To avoid vibration, the unit must be leveled. If necessary, adjust the Leveling Legs to compensate for unevenness of the floor. The front should be slightly higher than the rear to aid in door closing.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR ENSURING PROPER AIR CIRCULATION ADJUSTING THE CONTROLS In order to obtain stable temperature, the air must flow • Your refrigerator has two controls that allow you to between the freezer and refrigerator sections. As shown regulate the temperature the freezer and refrigerator in the illustration below, the cold air enters through compartments.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR ADJUSTING CONTROL SETTINGS FOOD STORAGE GUIDE Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before ITEMS HOW TO STORE adding food. It is best to wait 24 hours before adding Storing Fresh Food Wrap or store food in the food to the refrigerator.
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USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Packaging Recommendations: Freezing Us se containers. IMPORTANT: containers surface. ottle freez Package resistance. ter free yered stic. caus Use wat stic. Us rec t store frozen foods. For the use of your freezer do not store exces food.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR SHELVES PANTRY DRAWER (on some models) The glass shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to To remove the Pantry Drawer: meet your individual storage needs. Adjusting the shelves to fit different heights of items will make finding the exact item you want easier. Doing so will also reduce the amount of time the refrigerator door is open which will save energy.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR HUMIDITY CONTROLLED CRISPERS To remove the crisper cover: The crispers provide fresher tasting fruit and vegetables 1. Remove both crisper drawers. by letting you easily control humidity inside the drawer. 2. Remove the crisper glass. You can control the amount of humidity in the moisturesealed crispers by adjusting the control to any 3.
REFRIGERATOR CARE AND CLEANING REFRIGERATOR CARE AND CLEANING BACK COVER WARNING WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Before you begin, either unplug the refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit breaker or fuse box. NOTE: Back Cover should only be Do not use flammable cleaners.
REFRIGERATOR CARE AND CLEANING REFRIGERATOR CARE AND CLEANING REFRIGERATOR CARE AND CLEANING POWER INTERRUPTIONS When your refrigerator arrives to your home, put everything back into place and read the section “Refrigerator Installation” in order to obtain installation 1. In case of a black out, call your electric company and preparation.
ABOUT THE AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER ABOUT THE AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER NOTE: The automatic Ice maker is only included in some YOU MUST TURN THE SWITCH TO O (OFF) models. Check your specifications of your refrigerator. When the water supply is interrupted for many hours. When the ice container is left out of its place for more than one or two minutes.
CONNECTING THE WATER LINE CONNECTING THE WATER LINE NOTE: It is necessary to have a water source when both behind the refrigerator and the source of water and add water and/or ice dispensers are available in your product. to that 8 feet (2,4 m). Make sure there is sufficient pipe material to allow the free movement of the refrigerator BEFORE START from the wall...
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CONNECTING THE WATER LINE 3. DRILL A HOLE FOR THE VALVE Drill a 1/4” (6,35 mm) diameter hole water pipeline. Remove jagged edges produces addle Type after perforation. Make sure water Shutoff Valve Compression Nut does not reach the drill. Not performing the 1/4”...
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CONNECTING THE WATER LINE CONNECTING THE WATER LINE Remov (1) f 12. TURN ICE MAKER ON e ce. ON o ce mak Ice mak of 15 °F (-9 ° ) ess. oma c ON o ce c ve as f /4 6 f om s ca...
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE UNDERSTANDING SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one did not make. Most of the new sounds are normal. Hard surfaces, like the floor, walls and cabinets, can make the sounds seem louder than they actually are. The following Popping: describes the kinds of sounds you may hear and what Contraction and expansion of the inside walls.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Causes Solutions The power supply cord is unplugged. Firmly plug the cord into a live outlet with proper voltage (refer to Electrical & Grounding Requirements). An LED light has malfunctioned. Before proceeding to replace LED, unplug the refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit Lights do not breaker or fuse box.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Causes Solutions The refrigerator is not level. See the Leveling and Door Alignment section. Food packages are blocking the Rearrange food containers to clear door and door open. door shelves. The ice bin, crisper cover, pans, Push bins all the way in and put crisper cover, shelves, door bins or baskets are pans, shelves and baskets into their correct...
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Causes Solutions The refrigerator The sounds may be normal for your Refer to the Understanding Sounds You May seems to make refrigerator. Hear section for more information. too much noise. New installation. Wait 12 to 24 hours after icemaker installation for ice production to begin.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Causes Solutions The air vents are blocked. Cold air circulates Locate air vents by using your hand to sense from the freezer to the fresh food section airflow and move all packages that block and back again through air vents in the wall vents and restrict airflow.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Causes Solutions The gaskets are dirty or sticky. Clean the gaskets and the surfaces that they touch. Rub a thin coat of appliance polish or kitchen wax on the gaskets after cleaning. The doors are The door is reopened within a short time When you open the door, warmer air enters difficult to open.
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.
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WARRANTY: Should your LG Refrigerator (“Product”) fail due to a defect in material or workmanship under normal home use during the warranty period set forth below, LG Canada will at its option repair or replace the Product upon receipt of proof of original retail purchase.
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