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MANUAL DE USUARIO REFRIGERADOR CON CONGELADOR INFERIOR Lea detenidamente este manual antes de empezar a utilizar el refrigerador y guárdelo como referencia para el futuro. Model Name/Nombre de Modelo ** =color number/número de color LFXS246 3* P/No. MFL6722 www.lg.com...
Ice Bin DuraBase Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the LG family. Durabase Divider Your new LG French Door Refrigerator Pull Out Drawer combines advanced cooling technology Door In Door with simple operation and high Door In Door Compartment efficiency.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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.
115 V ~ 60 Hz, AC or 127 V ~ 60 Hz, If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by AC (according to the National rating). This provides our service center or qualified LG technician to avoid the best performance and prevents an overload which any risk.
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 5 12 vegetables stay crisp. GLIDE‘N’SERVE (In some models). Provides storage space with...
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PARTS AND FEATURES 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 FIXED DOOR BINS The refrigerator compartment shelves are adjustable to allow flexibility for storage needs.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION 3. Install the refrigerator in an area between 55 °F WARNING (13 °C) and 110 °F (43 °C). If the surrounding temperature is lower or higher than previously mentioned, it can EXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARD adversely affect the unit. Use the assistance of two or more persons to move or install the refrigerator.
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REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION TOOLS YOU MAY NEED 1 / 4 in (6 mm) 1 / 4 in (6 mm) 3 / 8 in (10 mm) 3 / 32 in (2,5 mm) Hex Socket Wrench Phillips Screwdriver Flat Head Screwdriver Allen Wrench NOTE: It is always recommended that the doors be removed when it is necessary to move the refrigerator through a narrow opening.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL REFRIGERATOR DOOR 1. Removing Refrigerator Doors Remove the left-side door first. NOTE: Handle, top hinge and hinge cover appearance may vary from illustrations on this page. WARNING Disconnect electrical supply to the refrigerator before installing. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL REFRIGERATOR DOOR (CONT.) 2. Refrigerator Door Reinstallation Install the right-side door first. Left Door Righ t Door Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin (7). Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin (1). Make sure the door is aligned with the cabinet.
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REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION Insert the water supply tube into the connector. Insert the tube at least 5/8 in. (15 mm) into the connector. Hook the tab on the door-switch side of the cover under the edge of the wire opening in the cabinet top.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION Remove the screws of the rail on both sides. HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE PULL (Fig. 4) OUT DRAWER (3 DOORS MODELS). 1. Removing Pull out Drawer Fig. 4 IMPORTANT: To avoid possible injury, product or property damage, you will need two persons to perform the following instructions.
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REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION Hook door supports into rail tabs. (Fig. 10) Push the rails back into drawer cavity. With both hands, hold the center of the bar and push it in Fig. 10 so that both rails go back simultaneously. (Fig.7) Door Supports (Fig.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION CLOSING AND ALIGNING THE DOORS Door Alignment Closing the Doors Your refrigerator has two front leveling screws, one on The left refrigerator door has an adjustable nut, the right and one on the left. If your refrigerator seems located on the bottom hinge, to raise and lower the door for proper alignment.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR CONTROL PANEL FEATURES 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. ICE TYPE / ICE PLUS The ICE TYPE button is used to select Cubed Ice or Crushed Ice.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 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.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURES AND POWER SAVING MODE (in some models) The display will remain off until the next time the door DISPLAY is opened. The display will also turn on when any button is Adjust Freezer Temperature pressed, and it will remain on for 20 seconds after To adjust the temperature in the freezer compartment, the last door opening or button selection.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR OPERATING THE DISPENSER DISPENSING WATER DISPENSING CRUSHED ICE Press the push water switch with a glass Press the ICE TYPE or other container and chilled water will button to illuminate the be dispensed. Crushed Ice icon. When the water switch is pressed, the Press the push ice switch light will be illuminated.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR SETTING THE FUNCTIONS ACTIVATING ICE PLUS SETTING THE DISPENSER LOCK Press the ICE PLUS/ Press and hold the ENERGY SAVING or ICE ALARM/LOCK button PLUS button once to for three seconds to lock activate the ICE PLUS the dispenser and all of function.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR SPACEPLUS ICE SYSTEM CAUTION Keep hands and tools out of the ice compartment NOTE: If the On/Off switch on the icemaker is set to door and dispenser chute. You could break some- Off for an extended time, the ice compartment will thing or injure yourself.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER WARNING Ice is made in the automatic icemaker and sent to the Personal Injury Hazard dispenser. The automatic icemaker can make 10 or 12 DO NOT place fingers or hands on the automatic ice cubes (depending on your device) at a time, above icemaking mechanism while the refrigerator is 100 cubes per 24-hour period.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR FOOD STORAGE GUIDE ADJUSTING CONTROL SETTINGS Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding food. It is best to wait 24 hours before ITEMS HOW TO STORE adding food to the refrigerator. Storing Fresh Food Wrap or store food in the The mid-settings indicated in the previous section refrigerator airtight...
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Packaging Recommendations: REFRIGERATOR SECTION Use sealed plastic containers. Use plastic containers with a smooth surface. REFRIGERATOR SHELVES Package with aluminum foil of high resistance. The shelving of your refrigerator can be adjusted to Wrap with paper layered with plastic. comply with your storage necessities;...
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Sliding Shelves (in some models) You can slide some of the shelves in your refrigerator towards inside or outside like explained below. To slide the shelf towards the outside: Pull towards you, figure A. To slide the shelf towards the inside: Push until it stops, figure B.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Glide‘N’Serve (In some models). WARNING: CAUTION NOTE Select DISPENSER DRIP TRAY (in some models) Selection Button DOOR RACKS...
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR FREEZER SECTION WARNING: In order to prevent accidents, such as suffocation, DO NOT let children and ICE BIN (In some models) pets play inside the durabase. To remove Ice Bin: WARNING: There is enough space for the children Pull the drawer as much as possible (1).
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR DOOR-IN-DOOR The Door-in-Door cmpartment allows for easy access 1. To remove the Door-in-Door Case, lift up and pull for commonly used food items. out. The outer Door-in-Door includes two door bins, the Cheese&Butter and Condiments bins, that are specially designed for food, this makes spreading butter and slicing cheese easier.
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 Do not use flammable cleaners. Not following these removed qualified instructions can cause death, explosion or fire.
REFRIGERATOR CARE AND CLEANING POWER INTERRUPTIONS WHEN MOVING In case of a black out, call your electric company If you decide to take your refrigerator with you when and ask how long it will last. moving, consider the following: In case of a 24 hour or less black out, do not open the refrigerator;...
REFRIGERATOR CARE AND CLEANING REPLACING THE WATER FILTER (TYPE 1) 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. Remove the old cartridge.
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REFRIGERATOR CARE AND CLEANING REPLACING THE WATER FILTER Replace with a new cartridge. NOTE: After replacing the filter, flush 2.5 gallons through filter before use (flush for approximately 5 minutes). Check the filter for leaks. When the water filter indicator displays the message 0 Filter Month, hold 3 seconds.
REFRIGERATOR CARE AND CLEANING 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.
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If your water pressure exceeds 80 psi, you must 1-888-LGCANADA (24 hours per day/7 days install a pressure limiting valve. Contact a plumbing per week or visit our website at www.lg.com). professional if you are uncertain how to check your water pressure.
WATER FILTER State of California Department of Public Health Water Treatment Device Certificate Number 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...
CONNECTING THE WATER LINE BEFORE START To determine how much pipe material is needed, measures the distances between the valves located behind the refrigerator and the source of water and add The water source is not guaranteed by the refrigerator to that 8 feet (2,4 m).
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CONNECTING THE WATER LINE 3. DRILL A HOLE FOR THE VALVE 7. CONNECT PIPELINE TO VALVE Drill a 1/4” (6,35 mm) diameter Place the compression nut and the copper pipe ferule at hole water pipeline. the end of the pipe and connect to the valve. Make sure Remove jagged edges produces the pipe is completely inserted into the valve.
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CONNECTING THE WATER LINE Remove the ring plug (1) from the valve located at the 11. CONNECT TO REFRIGERATOR top of such device. Fix pipeline in a way that it does not vibrate on the refrigerator wall. Push refrigerator against wall. 12.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE UNDERSTANDING SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR Your new refrigerator might produce certain noises that your previous refrigerator did not. It is normal if you worry. Most of the new sounds you will be hearing are actually normal and expected. Hard surfaces like walls or floor can increase sounds and make them sound louder than they really are.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Causes Solutions STRANGE SOUNDS The refrigerator is not correctly You need to adjust the leveling screws due the OR SNOOZING/ positioned. floor is unleveled or weak. Read the Installation VIBRATIONS section. The replaced refrigerator was an Modern refrigerators with a bigger storage older model.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Causes Solutions The refrigerator is in defrosting The water will evaporate. It is normal that some THERE´S WATER IN cycle. water falls on the bin. THE DRAINING BIN It’s more humid than usual. It might take a while for the water to evaporate. This is normal when the weather is hot and humid.
Should you experience any problems with your refrigerator, it has the capability of transmitting data via your telephone to the LG service center. This gives you the capability of speaking directly 4. Press and hold the Freezer Temperature button for to our trained specialists.
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.
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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