LG LFC20740 Series Owner'S Manual Download Page 34

Page: 34 / 36

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

ICE HAS OFF-TASTE OR ODOR

The icemaker was recently installed.

Discard first few batches of ice to avoid discolored or
off-flavored ice.

The ice has been stored for too long.

Throw away old ice and make new supply.

The food has not been wrapped tightly in

Rewrap foods since odors may migrate to the ice if food

either compartment.

is not wrapped properly.

The water supply contains minerals such as sulfur.

A filter may need to be installed to eliminate taste and

odor problems.

The interior of refrigerator needs cleaning.

See

Care and Cleaning

section.

Ice storage bin needs cleaning.

Empty and wash bin. Discard old cubes.

THERE IS WATER IN THE DEFROST DRAIN PAN

The refrigerator is defrosting.

The water will evaporate. It is normal for water to drip into the
defrost pan.

It is more humid than normal.

Expect that the water in the defrost pan will take longer to

evaporate. This is normal when it is hot or humid.

THE REFRIGERATOR SEEMS TO MAKE TOO MUCH NOISE

The sounds may be normal for your refrigerator.

Refer to the

Understanding Sounds You May Hear section.

THE ICEMAKER IS NOT PRODUCING ICE OR ICE CUBES ARE FREEZING TOO SLOWLY

The freezer temperature is cold enough to produce ice. Wait 24 hours after hook-up for ice production. See the

Setting

the Controls

Section.

Door left open.

Check to see if something is holding the door open.

THE DOORS ARE DIFFICULT TO OPEN

The gaskets are dirty or sticky.

Clean gaskets and the surfaces that they touch. Rub a thin

coat of appliance polish or kitchen wax on the gaskets after
cleaning

The door is reopened within a short time after having

When you open the door, warmer air enters the refrigerator.

been opened.

As the warm air cools, it can create a vacuum. If the door is

hard to open, wait 5 minutes to allow the air pressure to
equalize, then see if it opens more easily.

CUBES PRODUCED BY ICEMAKER ARE TOO SMALL

Smaller cube size level is selected.

Select larger cube size using cube size selector.

Water shutoff valve connecting refrigerator to water

Call a plumber to clear the valve.

line may be clogged.

Check if...

Then...

Check if...

Then...

Check if...

Then...

Check if...

Then...

Check if...

Then...

Check if...

Then...

Summary of Contents for LFC20740 Series

Page 1: ... before operating and keep it handy for reference at all times P No MFL37565601 REFRIGERADOR CON CONGELADOR INFERIOR Manual de Usuario Lea detenidamente estas instrucciones antes de usar el refrigerador y guárdelas como referencia para el futuro Models Modelos LFC22740 LFC20740 ...

Page 2: ... settings 17 Food storage guide 19 Storing frozen food 19 Refrigerator Section 20 Refrigerator shelves 20 Chef Fresh 21 Crisper humidity control 21 Optibin Crisper 21 Crisper cover with lattice on inner surface 22 Design A Door 22 Dairy Bin 22 Can Dispenser 22 Egg Box 22 Freezer Section 23 Ice Bin 23 Wire Durabase 23 Tilting Door 23 Guide out drawer basket 24 Filter 24 25 Care and Cleaning 26 27 G...

Page 3: ... warranty lasts so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state THE ABOVE WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO 1 Service trips to your home to deliver and pickup install instruct or replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing or correction of unauthorized repairs 2 Damage to th...

Page 4: ...RONICS NO SE HACE RESPONSABLE POR LA PERDIDA EN EL USO DEL PRODUCTO POR INCONVENIENCIA O CUALQUIER OTRO DAÑO DIRECTO O CONSECUENTE QUE PROVENGA DEL USO Y O NO USO DE ESTE PRODUCTO O POR ALGUNA VIOLACION A LAS GARANTIAS IMPLEMENTADAS INCLUYENDO LA GARANTIA DE COMPRA APLICADA A ESTE PRODUCTO Algunos estados no permiten la exclusión o limitación de daños incidentales o consecuenciales o limitaciones ...

Page 5: ... this appliance Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this use and care guide After your refrigerator is in operation do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment when hands are damp or wet Skin may adhere to the extremely cold surfaces In refrigerators with automatic icemakers avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector mechanism or with the heating ...

Page 6: ...lectrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes minimum and 120 volts Use of an extension cord will increase the clearance needed for the back of the refrigerator WARNING 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 Ensure proper ground exists befo...

Page 7: ...e features shown below may not match your model PARTS AND FEATURES on some models A B C G H I J E F K D L M N O P A L Digital Sensor Control Filter Inside Durabase Divider Egg Box Refrigerator Door Rack Freezer Light Pull out Drawer B C D F E G H I J K M N O P Ice Tray Optibin Crisper Keeps fruits and vegetable fresh and crisper Chef Fresh Snack Pan Can Dispenser Shelves Refrigerator Light Customc...

Page 8: ...3 C If the temperature around the appliance is too low or high cooling ability may be adversely affected NEXT 1 Clean your refrigerator thoroughly and wipe off all dust accumulated during shipping 2 Install accessories such as ice cube bin drawers shelves etc in their proper places They are packed together to prevent possible damage during shipment 3 Let your refrigerator run for 2 or 3 hours befo...

Page 9: ...with hammer while you remove and attach the handle CAUTION When you assemble or disassemble handle you must push and pull with moment force REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION HOW TO REPLACE DOOR HANDLES 1 Replacing Refrigerator Door Handle Align keyhole slots 1 on the top and bottom of the back of the handle with the screws 2 mounted on the front of the door Press the handle against the door front making s...

Page 10: ...r Loosen the cover screw 1 Disconnect door switch wire 2 Loosen hinge bolts 3 Lift off the top hinge 4 Place the door on a non scratching surface with the inside up Right Door CAUTION When removing top hinge be careful that the door does not fall forward Loosen the cover screw 1 Disconnect door switch wire 2 Loosen hinge bolts 3 Lift off the top hinge 4 Place the door on a non scratching surface w...

Page 11: ... front Install the ground screw 6 Connect the door switch wire 2 Tighten the cover screw 1 Left Door 7 5 REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION 11 Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin 5 Make sure the door is aligned with the cabinet Replace the top hinge 4 installing hinge screws 3 to secure it Make sure the gasket on the door is flush against the cabinet and is not folded Support the door on the handle si...

Page 12: ...ee figure A Loosen the cover screw 1 Disconnect door switch wire 2 Pull out the tube 4 CAUTION If a tube end is deformed or worn out cut the damaged portion away Disconnect wire harness 5 Loosen screws 6 and lift off the top hinge 7 Place the door on a non scratching surface with the inside up CAUTION When removing top hinge be careful that the door does not fall forward Right Door Loosen the cove...

Page 13: ...ect the door switch wire 2 Tighten the cover screw 1 Left Door Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin 8 Make sure the door is aligned with the cabinet Replace the top hinge 7 installing hinge screws 6 to secure it Make sure the gasket on the door is flush against the cabinet and is not folded Support the door on the handle side while tightening And make sure the door is straight and the gap betw...

Page 14: ...rawer open to full lower extension Remove the lower basket 1 by lifting basket from rail system Press both hangers with yours thumbs to lift it up Separate the left and right rail cover Remove the screws 2 of the rail on both sides With both hands hold both sides of the door and pull it up to separate it from the rails With both hands hold the center of the bar and push it in to let both rails fit...

Page 15: ...to rail tabes 2 Lower door into final position and tighten the screws 3 Make sure you have a right rail cover for each side Align the top holes of the rail cover with the top holes of the door supports to assemble the rail cover With the drawer pulled out to full extension insert the lower basket 4 in the rail assembly WARNING T o prevent accidental child and pet entrapment or suffocation risk DO ...

Page 16: ...s This makes it easier to adjust the screws 3 Open both doors again and check to make sure that they close easily If not tilt the refrigerator slightly more to the rear by turning both leveling screws clockwise It may take several more turns and you should turn both leveling screws the same amount 4 Re adjust if necessary 5 Replace the base cover NOTE Your new refrigerator is uniquely designed wit...

Page 17: ...See the Food Storage Guide section for details SETTING THE CONTROLS Your refrigerator has two controls that let you regulate the temperature in the freezer and refrigerator compartments Initially set the REFRIGERATOR CONTROL and the FREEZER CONTROL at position number 4 Leave it at this setting for 24 hours one day to stabilize Then adjust the compartment temperature as desired Models without water...

Page 18: ...G THE CONTROLS Your refrigerator has a control pad on the dispenser that lets you regulate the temperature in the freezer and refrigerator compartments Initially set the REFRIGERATOR CONTROL at 37 F 3 C and the FREEZER CONTROL at 0 F 18 C Leave it at this setting for 24 hours one day to stabilize Then adjust the compartment temperature as desired Refrigerator Temp Control 32 F to 47 F 0 C to 8 C T...

Page 19: ...allow air or moisture in or out If you do you could have food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator and also dry out frozen food Packaging recommendations Rigid plastic containers with tight fitting lids Straight sided canning freezing jars Heavy duty aluminum foil Plastic coated paper Non permeable plastic wraps Specified freezer grade self sealing plastic bags Follow package or con...

Page 20: ...t up the front of the shelf in the direction of 1 and lift it in the direction of 2 Pull the shelf out To replace a 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 NOTE Make sure that shelves are level from one side to the other Failure to do so may result in the shelf falling ...

Page 21: ... Lets moist air out of the crisper for best storage of fruits Keeps moist air in the crisper for best storage of fresh leafy vegetables and on some models OPTIBIN CRISPERS on some models The OptiBin Crispers provide fresher tasting fruit and vegetables by letting you easily control humidity inside the crisper The OptiBin Crispers include 1 a humidity control knob at the front of the crisper cover ...

Page 22: ...des of the cover to insert lattice DESIGN A DOOR The door bins are removable for easy cleaning and adjusting 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 button and push down until it stops WARNING Somebody can be hurt if door bins are not firmly assembled NOTE DO NOT adjust a bin that is loaded with food CAUTION DO NOT...

Page 23: ...ck to the end as much as possible Tilt up the front of the Durabase and pull straight out 2 T o install insert the Durabase in rail assembly 1 TILTING DOOR on some models The tilting door provides easy access for stored foods How to use Tilt the door down and pull it out WARNING Be careful when you open tilting door so that you do not injure your foot DURABASE DIVIDER on some models The Durabase d...

Page 24: ...E OUT DRAWER BASKET 1 2 To Install pull both rails out to full extension Hook the basket supports into the rail tabs and push to the back of compartment on some models The display shows in months the remaining time to exchange the filter from the moment power is connected to the refrigerator or 6 months after use of water If you have changed the filter after 6 months of use press and hold the FILT...

Page 25: ...stributor You can also visit our website www lgappliances com or call 1 877 714 7481 Only United States It is recommended that you replace the filter when the water filter indicator light turns on or your water dispenser or ice maker decreases noticeably After changing the water filter cartridge reset the water filter status display and indicator light by pressing and holding the BUTTON for 3 seco...

Page 26: ...efrigerator DOOR LINERS AND GASKETS Do not use cleaning waxes concentrated detergents bleaches or cleaners containing petroleum plastic parts PLASTIC PARTS covers and panels Do not use paper towels window sprays abrasive cleansers or flammable fluids These can scratch or damage the material CONDENSER COILS Remove grille base See the grille base section Use a vacuum cleaner with an extended attachm...

Page 27: ...ou leave follow these steps 1 Remove all food from the refrigerator 2 Depending on your model set the thermostat control refrigerator control to OFF See the Setting the Controls section 3 Clean refrigerator wipe it and dry well 4 T ape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of both doors to prop them open far enough for air to get in This stops odor and mold from building up WHEN YOU MOVE When you are ...

Page 28: ...ter the 5th step WHEN YOU SHOULD SET THE ICEMAKER POWER SWITCH TO O OFF When the water supply will be shut off for several hours When the ice storage bin is removed for more than a minute or two When the refrigerator will not be used for several days NORMAL SOUNDS YOU MA Y HEAR The icemaker water valve will buzz as the icemaker fills with water If the power switch is in the I on position it will b...

Page 29: ...ater filter and between 40 and 120 p s i on models with a water filter Power drill or adjustable wrench Straight and Phillips blade screwdriver Two 1 4 outer diameter compression nuts and 2 ferrules sleeves to connect the copper tubing to the shutoff valve and the refrigerator water valve If your existing copper water line has a flared fitting at the end you will need an adapter available at plumb...

Page 30: ...o 3 turns of about 10 diameter to allow the refrigerator to move out from the wall after installation 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 NOTE Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing Cod...

Page 31: ...ten the tubing into the tubing Clamp attached to the back of the refrigerator First loosen the screw fastening the clamp Next insert the tubing in the groove Finally re fasten the screw 10 TURN THE WATER ON AT THE SHUTOFF VALVE Tighten any connections that leak Reattach the compressor compartment access cover 11 PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR Arrange the coil of tubing so that it does not vibrate agains...

Page 32: ...ew refrigerator may make sounds that your old one didn t make Because the sounds are new to you you might be concerned about them 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 describes the kinds of sounds and what may be making them The defrost timer will click when the automatic defrost cycle...

Page 33: ...ow The condenser coils are dirty This prevents air transfer and makes the motor work harder Clean the condenser coils Refer to the Care and Cleaning section 33 FROST OR ICE CRYSTALS ON FROZEN FOOD The door is not closing properly See Doors will not close completely above The door is opened often When the door is opened warm humid air is allowed in the freezer resulting in frost DOORS WILL NOT CLOS...

Page 34: ...E The sounds may be normal for your refrigerator Refer to the Understanding Sounds You May Hear section THE ICEMAKER IS NOT PRODUCING ICE OR ICE CUBES ARE FREEZING TOO SLOWL Y The freezer temperature is cold enough to produce ice Wait 24 hours after hook up for ice production See the Setting the Controls Section Door left open Check to see if something is holding the door open THE DOORS ARE DIFFIC...

Page 35: ...r too warm move the dial one number at a time A large amount of food has just been added Adding food warms the refrigerator It can take a few hours to the refrigerator or freezer for the refrigerator to return to normal temperature The food is not packaged correctly Wrap food tightly and wipe off damp containers prior to storing in the refrigerator to avoid moisture accumulation If necessary repac...

Page 36: ......

Search results

Summary of Contents for LFC20740 Series

Reviews:

Related manuals for LFC20740 Series

Brands by name

Popular brands

LG LFC20740 Series, Owner'S Manual

Search results

Summary of Contents for LFC20740 Series

Reviews:

Related manuals for LFC20740 Series

Brands by name

Popular brands