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BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE

(CONT.)

Problem

Possible Causes

Solutions

Food stored in
refrigerator
drawers freezes.

Temperatures in
the refrigerator or
freezer are too
warm.

Temperature in
the refrigerator
is too warm,
but the freezer
temperature is
satisfactory.

Louder sound
levels when
compressor
comes on.

Vibrating or
rattling noise.

Moisture collects
on the inside walls
of the refrigerator.

Moisture forms on
the outside of the
refrigerator or
between the doors.

• Refrigerator control is set too

cold.

• Freezer or refrigerator control

is set too warm.

• Doors are opened too

frequently or for too long.

• Door is slightly open.

• Large amounts of warm or

hot food may have been
stored recently.

• Refrigerator has recently

been disconnected for a
period of time.

• Refrigerator control is set too

warm.

• Refrigerator operates at

higher pressures during the
start of the ON cycle.

• Floor is uneven or weak. The

refrigerator rocks on the floor
when it is moved slightly.

• Items placed on the top of the

refrigerator are vibrating.

• Dishes are vibrating on the

shelves in the refrigerator.

• The refrigerator is touching

the wall or cabinets.

• The weather is hot and humid

which increases the rate of
frost buildup and internal
sweating.

• Door is slightly open.

• Door is opened too often or

for too long.

• Weather is humid.

• Door is slightly open.

• Adjust the refrigerator to a warmer setting.

• Adjust the freezer or refrigerator control to a

colder setting until the freezer or refrigerator
temperature is satisfactory.

• Warm air enters the refrigerator/freezer whenever

the door is opened. Open the door less often.

• Close the door completely.

• Wait until the refrigerator or freezer has had a

chance to cool food to the set temperature.

• It takes a few hours for the refrigerator to reach

the set temperatures.

• Adjust the refrigerator control to a colder setting.

• This is normal.

• Be sure floor is level and solid and can adequately

support the refrigerator.

• Remove items.

• It is normal for dishes to vibrate slightly. Move

dishes slightly. Make sure refrigerator is level and
firmly set on floor.

• Move the refrigerator so that it does not touch the

wall.

• This is normal.

• Close the door.

• Open the door less often.

• This is normal in humid weather. When humidity is

lower, the moisture should disappear.

• Close the door completely.

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Page 1: ... estas instrucciones antes utilizar el frigorífico y guárdelas como referencia para el futuro LFX25975 LFX21975 To contact LG Electronics 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 243 0000 Or visit us on the Web at us lge com Pour contacter LG Electronics 24 heures par jour 7 jours par semaine 1 800 243 0000 Ou visitez notre site Web à l adresse us lge com Para comunicarse con LG Electronics 24 horas al ...

Page 2: ...e Functions 24 In Door Ice Bin 25 Automatic Icemaker 26 Storing Foods 27 Location of Foods 28 Shelf Height Adjustment 29 CARE AND CLEANING Removing and Replacing Components 30 Cleaning the Refrigerator 34 General Information 34 Replacing the Water Filter 35 TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service 36 SPECIFICATIONS Key Dimensions and Specifications 40 WARRANTY Product Registration Information 41...

Page 3: ...s in the vicinity of this or any other appliance DO NOT allow children to climb stand or hang on the refrigerator doors or shelves in the refrigerator They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves Keep fingers out of pinch point areas clearances between the doors and cabinet are necessarily small Be careful closing doors when children are in the area Unplug your refrigerator b...

Page 4: ...ed If the odor or color of any food is poor or questionable dispose of it The food may be dangerous to eat Even partial thawing and refreezing reduces the quality of foods particularly fruits vegetables and prepared foods The eating quality of red meats is affected less than that of many other foods Use refrozen foods as soon as possible to save as much of their quality as you can CFC DISPOSAL You...

Page 5: ... personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded three prong wall outlet Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord Do not use an adapter plug NOTE Some models have LED interior lighting and service should be performed by a qualified technician When you are finished reconnect the refrigerator to the electrical source ...

Page 6: ...r freezer door is left open for more than 60 seconds IN DOOR ICE BIN The icemaker automatically produces 80 130 ice cubes in a 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 c...

Page 7: ...VING The refrigerator compartment shelves are adjustable to allow flexibility for storage needs MODULAR DOOR BINS Three interchangeable bins can be arranged to suit your storage needs REMOVABLE ICE STORAGE BIN The ice storage bin can be removed to fill ice buckets coolers or pitchers LED INTERIOR LAMPS Two separate LED arrays light the freezer and refrigerator interiors FIXED DOOR BIN FIXED DOOR B...

Page 8: ...icity used increases To reduce the risk of electric shock do not install the refrigerator in a wet or damp area Select a place where a water supply can be easily connected for the automatic icemaker and dispenser Unstable installation may cause vibration and noise If the floor is not even make the refrigerator level by rotating the height adjusting screws Properly ground the refrigerator to confor...

Page 9: ...n trying to move it floor damage could occur HANDLE REMOVAL To move the refrigerator through a house door it may be necessary to remove the refrigerator door handles NOTE Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page wCAUTION Use special care when removing handles to prevent scratching the doors The handle could be damaged if you hit it with a hammer while removing or attaching When y...

Page 10: ...tor sideways through the doorway Place the handle on the door by aligning handle footprints to fit mounting fasteners and tighten the set screws with a 2 5 mm 3 32 Allen wrench NOTE If the handle mounting fasteners need to be tightened or removed use a 1 4 Allen wrench 1 Place the handle on the door by aligning handle footprints to fit mounting fasteners and tighten the set screws on the bottom of...

Page 11: ... be careful that the door does not fall forward Lift the door from the middle hinge pin and remove the door Place the door inside facing up on a non scratching surface 1 2 4 3 6 7 8 5 2 To remove the right refrigerator door Open the door Remove the top hinge cover screw 1 Lift up the cover 2 Remove the cover Disconnect the wire harness 3 Rotate the hinge lever 4 clockwise Lift the top hinge 5 free...

Page 12: ...ockwise to secure the hinge Connect the wire harness 4 Hook the tab on the door switch side of the cover 5 under the edge of the wire opening in the cabinet top Position the cover into place Insert and tighten the cover screw 6 3 2 1 6 5 4 2 Install the left side door Lower the door onto middle hinge pin 3 Fit the top hinge 1 over the hinge lever latch 2 and into place Rotate the lever 3 clockwise...

Page 13: ...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 Position the cover into place Insert and tighten the cover screw 6 Cover Cover Screw wCAUTION 1 Insert the tube until you can see only one of the lines printed on the tube 2 After inserting pull the tube to ascertain that it is secure 3 Assemble the clip Collet Correc...

Page 14: ... do not hold the handle If it may come off and it could cause personal injury wCAUTION When laying the drawer down be careful not to damage the floor or hurt your feet by the sharp edges on hinge side To remove the freezer drawer pull the drawer open to full extension Remove the lower DuraBase basket by lifting the basket from the rail system 1 Separate the left and right rail cover 2 With both ha...

Page 15: ... suffocation risk DO NOT allow them to play inside of the freezer drawer DO NOT step or sit on the freezer drawer To reinstall the freezer drawer hold the center bar with both hands and pull it out until both rails are fully extended 1 Hook door supports 1 into rail tabs 2 2 1 2 Lower door into final position and tighten the screws 3 Make sure you have a right rail cover for each side 3 With the d...

Page 16: ... areas where temperatures will remain above freezing It may take up to 24 hours for the icemaker to begin producing ice Tools Required Standard screwdriver 7 16 in and 1 2 in open end wrenches or two adjustable wrenches 1 4 in nut driver 1 4 in drill bit Hand drill or electric drill properly grounded NOTE Refrigerator dealers offer a kit with a 1 4 in saddle type shutoff valve a union and copper t...

Page 17: ...ll outlet NOTE If your refrigerator is equipped with an internal water filter an external in line water filter should not be used Remove the plastic flexible cap from the water valve Place the compression nut and ferrule sleeve onto the end of the tubing as shown Insert the end of the copper tubing into the connection as far as possible While holding the tubing tighten the fitting IMPORTANT Tighte...

Page 18: ...late Open the Freezer Drawer Once the drawer is open there is sufficient clearance to remove the screws on top of the kick plate NOTE To replace the kick plate place it into position and then insert and tighten the screws 1 Level the refrigerator by using an 11 32 inch 8mm 11 16 inch 18mm wrench or a flat blade screw driver Turn the leveling legs CCW to raise or CW to lower the height of the front...

Page 19: ...rigerator and wipe off all dust that may have accumulated during shipping Install accessories such as the ice cube bin drawers and shelves in their proper places They are packed together to prevent possible damage during shipment Adjust the desired temperature for the refrigerator and freezer see Adjusting the Temperature and Functions Let your refrigerator run for at least 2 or 3 hours before put...

Page 20: ...EFRIGERATOR button to adjust the temperature in the refrigerator compartment NOTE When pressed simultaneously with the FREEZER button for more than five seconds the temperature display will change from Fahrenheit to Celsius or vice versa ICE PLUS BUTTON Press this button to turn on the ICE PLUS feature which increases icemaking capabilities up to about 20 percent LIGHT FILTER BUTTON The LIGHT FILT...

Page 21: ...ent in Celsius or Fahrenheit ICE PLUS When the ICE PLUS button is pressed the display will indicate the selected function has been activated DISPENSER LIGHT INDICATOR When the LIGHT button is pressed the display will indicate the selected function The dispenser light is on this indicator will appear on the display panel DOOR ALARM INDICATOR This indicator shows that the door open warning alarm is ...

Page 22: ...ore than 5 seconds then it goes to the display mode with Special Beep Sound with special beep sound 2 Perform the same way again to cancel the display mode 3 All freezing unit will be turned off at display mode Exceptions Lamp Display Temperature Display To change the temperature display from Fahrenheit to Celsius Simultaneously press and hold the FREEZER and REFRIGERATOR buttons for more than 5 s...

Page 23: ...ush water switch or active water button with a glass or other container and chilled water will be dispensed When the water switch or active water switch is pressed the light will be illuminated NOTE When operating the Water Button it does not work when you press both ends and not the center It only works when you press the center of the button CONTROLLING THE DISPENSER LIGHT Press the LIGHT FILTER...

Page 24: ...ace the filter when the water filter indicator light reaches 0 or whenever the water or ice cube taste deteriorates noticeably ACTIVATING ICE PLUS Press the ICE PLUS button once to activate the ICE PLUS function The ICE PLUS icon on the display panel will illuminate when activated The ICE PLUS function runs the freezer compartment at the coldest setting for a 24 hour period to increase icemaking b...

Page 25: ...door closed tightly If the ice bin door is not closed tightly the cold air in the ice bin will freeze food in the refrigerator compartment This could also cause the icemaker to not produce ice NOTE To prevent icemaker from not working Empty the ice bin when the icemaker is set to Off for more than a few hours Push on the latch firmly where noted to close the ice bin door it will make a clicking so...

Page 26: ...nd purge the water line for 2 minutes after installation to eliminate air and odd tastes This is also necessary if the refrigerator has not been used for a long time Never store beverage cans or other foods in the ice bin for the purpose of rapid cooling Doing so may damage the icemaker or the containers may burst If discolored ice is dispensed check the water filter and water supply If the proble...

Page 27: ... overloading may push against the inner racks and prevent the doors from closing correctly Freezer compartment Do not store glass bottles in the freezer compartment glass may break when the contents are frozen Do not refreeze food that has been thawed This causes loss of flavor and nutrition Do not touch cold foods or containers especially those made of metal with wet hands or place glass products...

Page 28: ...re small packed frozen food or store meat fish and chicken after wrapping them with thin foil Store dry DAIRY CORNER Store milk products such as butter and cheese MODULAR REFRIGERATOR DOOR BINS Store small packed food or beverages such as condiments salad dressings baby foods milk or juice GLIDE N SERVE Provides storage space with a variable temperature control that keeps the compartment colder th...

Page 29: ...mall pebble sized pieces NOTE Glass shelves are heavy Use special care when removing them to avoid dropping them Adjusting Shelves Remove shelves from the shipping position and place shelves in the position you want wCAUTION Make sure that shelves are level from one side to the other Failure to do so may result in the shelf s falling or spilling food Remove Shelf Reinstall Shelf Tilt up the front ...

Page 30: ...ly lift it and pull straight out To replace the dairy bin slide it into place and push down until it stops NOTE The dairy bin will only fit in the top space on the right hand door The door bins are removable for easy cleaning and adjusting Simply lift the bin and pull it straight out to remove it To replace the bin slide it in above the desired support button and push down until it stops Dispenser...

Page 31: ... remove pull the drawer out to full extension Lift the front of the crisper up then pull it straight out To install slightly tilt up the front and insert the drawer into the frame and push it back into place Glide N Serve The Glide N Serve provides storage space with a variable temperature control that keeps the compartment colder than refrigerator This drawer can be used for large party trays del...

Page 32: ... pet entrapment or suffocation risk DO NOT allow them to play inside of drawer Ice Bin DuraBase Divider To separate the ice bin pull out the drawer to full extension Gently lift and pull out the ice bin To reinstall simply set the ice bin in its correct position Drawer To replace Glide N Serve To remove pull the drawer out to full extension Lift the front of the drawer up then pull it straight out...

Page 33: ...ther bracket and push the bracket downward into place NOTE Be sure the back of the basket is positioned behind the retention tab on each bracket 2 Pull Out Drawer To remove the drawer push the tabs located on the front inside surface of each rail Next gently lift the rear left and right sides of the drawer and pull it out 1 To reinstall pull out both rails to full extension Insert the end of rib i...

Page 34: ...e refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically However clean both sections about once a month to prevent odors Wipe up spills immediately Unplug the refrigerator Remove all removable parts such as shelves and crispers Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners Hand wash rinse and thoroughly dry all surfaces Plug in the refri...

Page 35: ...ou can also call 1 877 714 7486 The replacement water filter cartridge s part number is 5231JA2006A Rotate the knob of the old cartridge counterclockwise When the cartridge is released you will feel it click out of place NOTE Replacing the filter causes a small amount of water around 1 oz or 25 cc to drain Place a cup under the filter hole to contain it 1 Remove the old cartridge Take the new cart...

Page 36: ...ed or poorly fitted The thermostat is keeping the refrigerator at a constant temperature Freezer control is set too cold Refrigerator control is set too cold Set the refrigerator control This is normal for a fully automatic defrosting refrigerator The defrost cycle occurs periodically Make sure the plug is tightly pushed into the outlet Call the local electric company This is normal Larger more ef...

Page 37: ...e shelves in the refrigerator The refrigerator is touching the wall or cabinets The weather is hot and humid which increases the rate of frost buildup and internal sweating Door is slightly open Door is opened too often or for too long Weather is humid Door is slightly open Adjust the refrigerator to a warmer setting Adjust the freezer or refrigerator control to a colder setting until the freezer ...

Page 38: ...or is not closed When a installed tube is bent When a filter is old The water has been in the tank for too long The unit is not properly connected to cold water line When a filter is old Wipe off the moisture Clean interior with sponge warm water and baking soda Be sure the soda is completely dissolved so it will not act as an abrasive compound Cover food completely Use a different container or br...

Page 39: ...nser sections in this manual When the first supply of ice is dropped into the bin the dispenser should operate Open the household water line valve and allow sufficient time for ice to be made When ice is made the dispenser should operate Be sure both of the doors are closed Remove the ice storage bin and thaw the contents Clean the bin wipe it dry and replace it in its proper position When new ice...

Page 40: ...Hz 21 121 PSI 1 5 8 5 kgf cm2 35 3 4 W X 34 1 4 D X 69 3 4 H 46 1 2 D w door open 908 mm W X 870 mm D X 1772 mm H 1181 mm D w door open 324 lb 147 kg 17 6 cu ft 7 1 cu ft Bottom Freezer Refrigerator Model LFX21975 Description Electrical Requirements Min Max Water Pressure Dimensions Net Weight Refrigerator Storage Capacity Freezer Storage Capacity French Door Refrigerator 115 VAC 60 Hz 21 121 PSI ...

Page 41: ...ge resulting from misuse abuse improper installation repair or maintenance Improper repair includes use of parts not approved or specified by LG 7 Damage or failure caused by unauthorized modification or alteration or if it is used for other than the intended purpose or any water leakage where the unit was not properly installed 8 Damage or failure caused by incorrect electrical current voltage or...

Page 42: ... or inadequate supply of air 4 Damage resulting from operating the Product in a corrosive atmosphere or contrary to the instructions outlined in the Product owner s manual 5 Damage to the Product caused by accidents pests and vermin lightning wind fire floods or acts of God 6 Damage resulting from the misuse abuse improper installation repair or maintenance of the Product Improper repair includes ...

Page 43: ...P No MFL37933575 ...

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