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INSTALLATION

1 Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin.

2 Fit the top hinge (7) over the hinge lever

latch (8) and into place.

3 Rotate the lever (6) clockwise to secure

the hinge.

4 Install the grounding screws (5) and

connect the two wire harnesses (4).

5 Push the water tube (3) located at the top

of the left door into the hole beside the left

hinge on the top of the cabinet until it exits

through the back.

6 Insert the water supply tube (3) into the

connector until you see only one scale

mark. Fully insert the tub cover (15 mm).

7 Hook the tabs on the left side of the hinge

cover (1) under the edge of the top hinge (7)

and position the cover in place.

8 Insert and tighten the cover screw (1).

1 Lower the door onto the middle hinge

pin. Make sure that the plastic sleeve is

inserted into the bottom of the door.

2 Fit the top hinge (4) over the hinge lever

latch (5) and into place.

3 Rotate the lever (3) counterclockwise to

secure the hinge.

4 Hook the tabs on the right side of the

hinge cover (2) under the edge of the top

hinge (4) and position the cover in place.

5 Insert and tighten the cover screw (1).

Install the right-side door first.

Assembling the Right Refrigerator

Door

Assembling the Left Refrigerator

Door

Install the left refrigerator door after the right

door is installed.

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ENGLISH

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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 www lg com P No MFL63264276 ENGLISH HEBREW ...

Page 2: ...You Begin 18 Water Pressure 18 What You Will Need 19 Water Line Installation Instructions 21 Turning On the Power 22 Leveling and Door Alignment 22 Leveling 22 Door Alignment 23 HOW TO USE 23 Before Use 24 Control Panel 24 Control Panel Features 26 In Door Ice Bin 26 Detaching the In Door Ice Bin 26 Assembling the In Door Ice Bin 27 Automatic Icemaker 27 Turning the Automatic Icemaker On or Off 28...

Page 3: ...rawer is left open for more than 60 seconds a warning alarm sounds in 30 second intervals HUMIDITY CONTROLLED CRISPER The Humidity Controlled Crisper is designed to help keep your fruits and vegetables fresh and crisp You can control the amount of humidity in the crisper by adjusting the setting between Low and High GLIDE N SERVE Glide N Serve provides storage space that keeps the compartment cold...

Page 4: ... This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling ...

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Page 6: ...ppliance 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 if a leak is detected avoid any naked flames or potential sources of ignition and air the room in which the appliance is standing for several minutes WARNING Keep ventilation openings in the appliance enclosure or in the built in ...

Page 7: ...the refrigerator and freezer temperature the water filter condition and the dispenser status Ice Plus When this feature is activated the freezer section will run at the coldest temperature for a 24 hour period to increase ice production Door Alarm A warning alarm sounds at 30 second intervals when the refrigerator or freezer door is left open for more than 60 seconds Filtered Water and Ice Dispens...

Page 8: ...the left door is opened SpacePlus Ice System Automatically produces 80 130 ice cubes in a 24 hour period Auto Closing Hinge The refrigerator doors and freezer drawers close automatically when you push them slightly The door only closes automatically when it is open at an angle of less than 30 Crispers Controls humidity and helps vegetables and fruit to stay crisp Glide N Serve Allows you to store ...

Page 9: ... following installation instructions first after purchasing this product or transporting it to another location 1 Unpacking your refrigerator 2 Choosing the proper location 3 Disassembling Assembling 4 Connecting the water supply and water line 5 Leveling and Door Alignment ...

Page 10: ...tape or glue These products can damage the surface of your refrigerator Refrigerator shelves are installed in the shipping position Please reinstall shelves according to your individual storage needs Flooring To avoid noise and vibration the unit must be leveled and installed on a solidly constructed floor If required adjust the leveling legs to compensate for unevenness of the floor The front sho...

Page 11: ...m 24 61 cm Removing Assembling the Refrigerator Door Handles Removing the Handles 1 Loosen the set screws with a 3 32 in Allen wrench and remove the handle 2 Loosen the mounting fasteners that connect to the refrigerator door and handle using a 1 4 in Allen wrench remove the mounting fasteners Assembling the Handles 1 Assemble the mounting fasteners at both ends of the handle using a 1 4 in Allen ...

Page 12: ...frigerator sideways through the doorway Use two or more people to remove and y install the refrigerator doors Failure to do so can result in back or other injury Disconnect the electrical supply to the y refrigerator before installing Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death Do not put hands feet or other objects into y the air vents or bottom of the refrigerator You may be injured...

Page 13: ...n a non scratching surface CAUTION When lifting the hinge free of the latch be careful that the door does not fall forward CAUTION When lifting the hinge free of the latch be careful that the door does not fall forward Removing the Right Refrigerator Door 1 Open the door Remove the top hinge cover screw 1 Lift up the cover 2 2 Remove the cover 3 Rotate the hinge lever 3 clockwise Lift the top hing...

Page 14: ...t side of the hinge cover 1 under the edge of the top hinge 7 and position the cover in place 8 Insert and tighten the cover screw 1 1 Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin Make sure that the plastic sleeve is inserted into the bottom of the door 2 Fit the top hinge 4 over the hinge lever latch 5 and into place 3 Rotate the lever 3 counterclockwise to secure the hinge 4 Hook the tabs on the rig...

Page 15: ... shows on the tube Correct Incorrect 2 Pull the tube to make sure that the tube is tightly fastened and then insert the clip Removing the Freezer Drawers The top middle and bottom drawers are all removed in the same way In the following figures the Pullout Drawer located above the freezer drawer is not shown for clarity 1 Pull the drawer open to full extension Remove the lower basket by lifting ba...

Page 16: ...support 1 into the rail tabs 2 on both sides 3 Remove the rail screw 2 on both the left and right rails 4 With both hands grasp the sides of the door and pull it up to separate it from the rails 5 With both hands hold each rail and push it in to allow both rails to slide in simultaneously CAUTION When you remove the drawer do not hold the handle The handle may come off and it could cause personal ...

Page 17: ...6 With the drawer pulled out to full extension insert the lower basket 4 in the rail assembly WARNING If the Durabase divider is removed there is y 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 touch or go near the freezer drawer DO NOT step or sit down on freezer y drawer 4 Right Rail Cover Left Rail ...

Page 18: ... psi 280 and 420 kPa less than 2 0 3 0 sec to fill a cup of 7 oz 200 cc capacity If the water pressure from the reverse osmosis system is less than 21 psi 145 kPa takes more than 4 0 sec to fill a cup of 7 oz 200 cc capacity Check to see if the sediment filter in the reverse osmosis system is blocked Replace the filter if necessary Allow the storage tank on the reverse usage If the issue concernin...

Page 19: ...ng codes Water Line Installation Instructions Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used drinking water line 1 SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY Turn on the nearest faucet to relieve the pressure on the line 2 CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION Choose a location for the valve that is easily accessible It is best to connect into the side of a vertical water pipe When it is necessary to connect in...

Page 20: ...e Pipe Clamp Clamp Screw Washer Inlet End 7 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 Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into the valve Tighten the compression nut securely 8 FLUSH OUT THE TUBING Turn the main water supply on and flush out the tubing until the water is clear Shut...

Page 21: ... to the ON position The icemaker will not begin to operate until it reaches its operating temperature of 16 F 9 C or below It will then begin operation automatically if the icemaker power switch is in the ON I position Turning On The Power 1 Plug in the refrigerator CAUTION Check to see if leaks occur at the water line connections CAUTION Connect to a rated power outlet y Have a certified electric...

Page 22: ...rns of the leveling leg to adjust the tilt of the refrigerator 3 Open both doors again and check to make sure that they close easily If the doors do not close easily tilt the refrigerator slightly more to the rear by turning both leveling legs to the left It may take several more turns and you should turn both leveling legs the same mount 4 Replace the base grille NOTE A flare nut wrench works bes...

Page 23: ...ion Turn off the icemaker if the refrigerator is not yet connected to the water supply Turn off the automatic icemaker and then plug the power plug of the refrigerator into the grounded electric outlet This is applicable only to certain models CAUTION Putting food in the refrigerator before it has cooled could cause the food to spoil or a bad odor could remain inside the refrigerator Wait for the ...

Page 24: ...elected option will illuminate on the LED display Freezer Press the FREEZER button to adjust the temperature in the freezer compartment Refrigerator Press the REFRIGERATOR button to adjust the temperature in the freezer compartment Ice Plus This function increases both ice making and freezing capabilities When you touch the Ice Plus button the graphic will illuminate in the display and will contin...

Page 25: ...unction disables every other button on the display When power is initially connected to the refrigerator the Lock function is off If you want to activate the Lock function to lock other buttons press and hold the Lock button for three seconds or more The Lock icon will display and the Lock function is now enabled To disable the Lock function press and hold the Lock button for approximately three s...

Page 26: ...age or personal injury The icemaker will stop producing ice when y the in door ice bin is full If you need more ice empty the ice bin into the extra ice bin in the freezer compartment During use the ice can become uneven causing the icemaker to misread the amount of ice cubes and stop producing ice Shaking the ice bin to level the ice within it can reduce this problem Storing cans or other items i...

Page 27: ...ust be between 20 and 120 psi 140 and 830 kPa on models without a water filter and between 40 and 120 psi 280 and 830 kPa on models with a water filter to produce the normal amount and size of ice cubes Foreign substances or frost on the ice detecting sensor can interrupt ice production Make sure the sensor area is clean at all times for proper operation The ice detecting sensors will sense when t...

Page 28: ...ay be affected Keep the glass at a proper distance from the ice outlet A glass held too close to the outlet may prevent ice from dispensing To avoid personal injury keep hands out of the ice door and passage Never remove the dispenser cover If ice or water dispenses unexpectedly turn off the water supply and contact a qualified service center CAUTION When You Should Turn the Icemaker Off When the ...

Page 29: ...enser will not operate when y either of the refrigerator doors are open If dispensing water or ice into a container y with a small opening place it as close to the dispenser as possible Some dripping may occur after y dispensing Hold your cup beneath the dispenser for a few seconds after dispensing to catch all of the drops Incorrect Way Correct Way Water Ice CAUTION Throw away the first few batch...

Page 30: ...come in direct contact with the cold air and freeze Wash food before storing it in the refrigerator Vegetables and fruit should be washed and food packaging should be wiped down to prevent adjacent foods from being contaminated If the refrigerator is kept in a hot and humid place frequent opening of the door or storing a lot of vegetables in the refrigerator may cause condensation to form Wipe off...

Page 31: ... Vegetables with skins carrots peppers Place in plastic bags or plastic container and store in crisper Fish Store fresh fish and shellfish in the freezer section if they are not being consumed the same day of purchase It is recommended to consume fresh fish and shellfish the same day purchased Leftovers Cover leftovers with plastic wrap aluminum foil or plastic containers with tight lids Storing F...

Page 32: ...Successful freezing depends on correct packaging When you close and seal the package it must not allow air or moisture in or out If it does you could have food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator and could also dry out frozen food Packaging recommendations Packaging recommendations Rigid plastic containers with tight fitting y lids Straight sided canning freezing jars y Heavy duty ...

Page 33: ... cover and pull up and out Door Bins The door bins are removable for easy cleaning and adjustment 1 To remove the bin simply lift the bin up and pull straight out 2 To replace the bin slide it in above the desired support and push down until it snaps into place NOTE Some bins may vary in appearance and will only fit in one location NOTE Storage Bins may vary in appearance depending on your model C...

Page 34: ... also reduce the amount of time the refrigerator door is open which will save energy Detaching the Shelf Tilt up the front of the shelf and lift it straight up Pull the shelf out Assembling the Shelf Tilt the front of the shelf up and guide the shelf hooks into the slots at a desired height Then lower the front of the shelf so that the hooks drop into the slots CAUTION Make sure that shelves are l...

Page 35: ...llow freezer to warm up so the cloth will not stick To help remove odors you can wash the inside of the refrigerator with a mixture of baking soda and warm water Mix 2 tablespoons of baking soda to 1 quart of water 26 g soda to 1 liter water Be sure the baking soda is completely dissolved so it does not scratch the surfaces of the refrigerator Door Liners and Gaskets Use a clean sponge or soft clo...

Page 36: ...e water filter to rotate all the way down Press the push button to open the water filter cover NOTE Replacing the water filter causes a small amount of water around 25ml to drain Place a cup under the front end of the water filter cover to col lect any leaking water Hold the water filter upright once it is removed to prevent any remaining water from spilling out of the water filter Pull the water ...

Page 37: ... your refrigerator call 1 800 243 0000 Only use the Smart Diagnosis feature when instructed to do so by the LG call center agent The transmission sounds that you will hear are normal and sound similar to a fax machine Smart Diagnosis cannot be activated unless your refrigerator is connected to power If your refrigerator is unable to turn on then troubleshooting must be done without using Smart Dia...

Page 38: ... time but use less energy due to more efficient technology Refrigerator was recently plugged in or power restored The refrigerator will take up to 24 hours to cool completely Door opened often or a large amount of food hot food was added Adding food and opening the door warms the refrigerator requiring the compressor to run longer in order to cool the refrigerator back down In order to conserve en...

Page 39: ...or should not be operated in temperatures above 110F A large amount of food or hot food was added to either compartment Adding food warms the compartment requiring the cooling system to run Allowing hot food to cool to room temperature before putting it in the refrigerator will reduce this effect Doors not closed correctly See the Doors will not close correctly or pop open section in Parts Feature...

Page 40: ...ndensation and frost Food is freezing in the refrigerator compartment Food with high water content was placed near an air vent Rearrange items with high water content away from air vents Refrigerator temperature control is set incorrectly If the temperature is too cold adjust the control one increment at a time and wait for the temperature to stabilize Refer to the Setting the Controls section for...

Page 41: ...necessary to contact a plumber Water filter has been exhausted It is recommended that you replace the water filter Approximately every six months When the water filter indicator turns on When the water dispenser output decreases When the ice cubes are smaller than normal Low house water supply pressure The water pressure must be between 20 and 120 psi 140 and 830 kPa on models without a water filt...

Page 42: ...or the freezer compartment for normal ice production is 0 F 18 C If the freezer temperature is warmer ice production will be affected Dispensing water slowly Water filter has been exhausted It is recommended that you replace the water filter Approximately every six months When the water filter indicator turns on When the water dispenser output decreases When the ice cubes are smaller than normal R...

Page 43: ...ing it to power Cooling System runs too much Refrigerator is replacing an older model Modern refrigerators require more operating time but use less energy due to more efﬁcient technology Refrigerator was recently plugged in or power restored The refrigerator will take up to 24 hours to cool completely Door opened often or a large amount of food hot food was added Adding food and opening the door w...

Page 44: ...ing the Controls section for more information Defrost cycle has recently completed During the defrost cycle the temperature of each compartment may raise slightly and condensation may form on the back wall Wait 30 minutes and conﬁrm the proper temperature has been restored once the defrost cycle has completed Interior moisture buildup Doors are opened often or for long periods of time When the doo...

Page 45: ...ation Frost or ice crystals on frozen food inside of sealed package Condensation from food with a high water content has frozen inside of the food package This is normal for food items with a high water content Food has been left in the freezer for a long period of time Do not store food items with high water content in the freezer for a long period of time Icemaker is not making enough ice Demand...

Page 46: ...persists it may be necessary to contact a plumber Low house water supply pressure The water pressure must be between 140 860 kpa on models without a water ﬁlter and between 275 860 kpa on models with a water ﬁlter If the problem persists it may be necessary to contact a plumber Not dispensing ice Doors are not closed completely Ice will not dispense if any of the refrigerator doors are left open I...

Page 47: ...water ﬂush for approximately 5 minutes to remove trapped air and contaminates from the system Do not dispense the entire 10 liter amount continuously Depress and release the dispenser pad for cycles of 30 seconds ON and 60 seconds OFF The dispenser panel is locked Press and hold the Lock button for three seconds to unlock the control panel and dispenser The dispenser is not set for water dispensin...

Page 48: ...nge from approximately 600 900 ml Dispenser has not been used for several hours If the dispenser has not been used for several hours the ﬁrst glass dispensed may be warm Discard the ﬁrst 300 ml Refrigerator is connected to the hot water supply Make sure that the refrigerator is connected to a cold water pipe WARNING Connecting the refrigerator to a hot water line may damage the icemaker Water has ...

Page 49: ...ser fan Normal Operation Gurgling Refrigerant ﬂowing through the cooling system Normal Operation Popping Contraction and expansion of the inside walls due to changes in temperature Normal Operation Sizzling Water dripping on the defrost heater during a defrost cycle Normal Operation Vibrating If the side or back of the refrigerator is touching a cabinet or wall some of the normal vibrations may ma...

Page 50: ...s the refrigerator As the warm air cools it can create a vacuum If the door is hard to open wait one minute to allow the air pressure to equalize then see if it opens more easily Refrigerator wobbles or seems unstable Leveling legs are not adjusted properly Refer to the Leveling and Door Alignment section g n i l e v e l e h t r e d n u s m i h s d d a o t y r a s s e c e n e b y a m t I l e v e l...

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