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P/NO : MFL62184513

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OWNER’S MANUAL

FRENCH DOOR

REFRIGERATOR

Please read this owner's manual thoroughly before

operating and keep it handy for reference at all times.

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Page 1: ...P NO MFL62184513 www lg com OWNER S MANUAL FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR Please read this owner s manual thoroughly before operating and keep it handy for reference at all times ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL ...

Page 2: ...e Water Line 18 Before You Begin 18 Water Pressure 18 What You Will Need 19 Water Line Installation Instructions 20 Turning On the Power 21 Leveling and Door Alignment 22 HOW TO USE 22 Before Use 22 Control Panel 22 Control Panel Features 25 In Door Ice Bin 25 Detaching the In Door Ice Bin 25 Assembling the In Door Ice Bin 26 Automatic Icemaker 26 Turning the Automatic Icemaker On or Off 27 When Y...

Page 3: ...drawer 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 High and Low GLIDE N SERVE Glide N Serve provides storage space that keeps the compartment col...

Page 4: ...ted grounded electric outlet conforming with the rating prior to use It is the user s respon y y sibility to replace a standard 2 prong wall outlet with a standard 3 prong wall outlet Do not install the refrigerator where there may be a danger of falling y y Use DO NOT allow children to climb stand or hang on the refrigerator doors or shelves in the refrigerator They could damage y y the refrigera...

Page 5: ...tors with automatic icemakers avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector mechanism or with the heating y y element that releases the cubes Do not place fingers or hands on the automatic ice making mechanism while the refrigera tor is plugged in When dispensing ice from the dispenser do not use crystal ceramics y y Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment with wet or damp h...

Page 6: ...areas clearances between the doors and cabinets are necessarily small Be careful closing y y doors when children are in the area If you store food properly beware that it may fall and cause injury y y Maintenance Do not use strong detergents like wax or thinners for cleaning Clean with a soft fabric y y Wipe foreign objects dust water etc off the prongs of the power plug and contact areas regularl...

Page 7: ...ature is activated the freezer section will run at the coldest temperature for a 24 hour period to increase ice production LED Display Displays the refrigerator and freezer temperature the water filter condition and the dispenser status 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: ...Bin Pullout Drawer LED Interior Lamps The interior lamps light up the inside of the refrigerator Refrigerator Shelves The shelves in your re frigerator are adjustable to meet your individual storage needs Durabase Durabase Divider Fixed Door Bins Can Storage Bin Used to preserve chilled food or drinks ...

Page 9: ...se 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 food items at a different temperature than the regular refrigerator area Smart Diagnosis Speaker Hold your phone to this speaker when activating Smart Diagnosis Refer to ...

Page 10: ... refrigerator model LFX28979 Description French door refrigerator Electrical requirements 115 VAC 60 Hz Min Max Water pressure 20 120 PSI 1 4 8 4 kgf cm2 Dimensions 35 3 4 W X 35 3 8 D X 69 3 4 H 47 5 8 D w door open 908 mm W X 899 mm D X 1772 H 1210 mm D w door open Net weight 342 lb 155kg Refrigerator storage capacity 18 82 cu ft Freezer storage capacity 8 79 cu ft ...

Page 11: ... 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 should be slightly hi...

Page 12: ...zer Drawer Handle Note Removing the doors is always recommended when it is necessary to move the refrigerator through a nar row opening If it is necessary to remove the handles follow the directions below Removing the Handles 1 Loosen the set screws located on the lower side of the handle with a 1 8 in Allen wrench and remove the handle 2 Loosen the mounting fasteners that connect to the freezer d...

Page 13: ... Disconnect the electrical supply to the refrigerator y y before installing Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death Do not put hands feet or other objects into the air y y vents base grille or bottom of the refrigerator You may be injured or receive an electrical shock Be careful when handling the hinge base grille and y y stopper It may result in injury Remove food and bins from ...

Page 14: ...aution When lifting the hinge free of the latch be careful that the door does not fall forward Assembling the Right Refrigerator Door Install the right side door first 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 t...

Page 15: ...ly 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 9 Insert the water supply tube at least 5 8 in 15 mm into the connector 10 Hook the tab on the door switch side of the cover under the edge of th...

Page 16: ... when removing or replac y y ing the drawer The handle may come off and it could cause personal injury Be careful of sharp hinges on both sides of the y y drawer When you lay the drawer down be careful not to y y damage the floor Do not sit or stand on the freezer drawer y y To prevent accidents keep children and pets away y y from the drawer Do not leave the drawer open With both hands grasp the ...

Page 17: ...r into final position and tighten the screws With the drawer pulled out to full extension insert the lower basket in the rail assembly Warning If the Durabase divider is removed there is enough y y 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 fre...

Page 18: ...nt filter in the reverse osmo y y sis system is blocked Replace the filter if necessary Allow the storage tank on the reverse osmosis system to y y refill after heavy usage If the issue concerning water pressure from reverse y y osmosis remains call a licensed qualified plumber All installations must be in accordance with local plumb y y ing code requirements What You Will Need Copper Tubing in ou...

Page 19: ...ld water line and the refrigerator Route the tubing through a hole drilled in the wall or floor behind the refrigerator or adjacent base cabinet as close to the wall as possible Note Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing about 8 feet coiled into 3 turns of about 10 in diameter to allow the refrigerator to move out from the wall after instal lation 7 CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE Place the com...

Page 20: ...UG IN THE REFRIGERATOR Arrange the coil of tubing so that it does not vibrate against the back of the refrigerator or against the wall Push the refrigerator back to the wall 12 START THE ICEMAKER Set the icemaker power switch to the ON position The icemaker will not begin to operate until it reaches its operating temperature of 15 F 9 C or below It will then begin operation automatically if the ic...

Page 21: ...veral turns of the leveling leg to adjust the tilt of the refrigerator Note A flare nut wrench works best but an open end wrench will suffice Do not over tighten 3 Open both doors again and check to make sure that they close easily If the doors do not close easily tilt the refrig erator slightly more to the rear by turning both leveling legs to the left It may take several more turns and you shoul...

Page 22: ...ormal The loudness will decrease as the temperature lowers Open refrigerator doors and freezer drawers to ventilate the interior The inside of the refrigerator may smell like plastic at first Remove any adhesive tape from inside the refrig erator and open the refrigerator doors and the freezer drawers for ventilation Caution Putting food in the refrigerator before it has cooled could cause the foo...

Page 23: ...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 y y Ice Plus button the graphic will illuminate in the display and will continue for 24 hours The function will automatically shut off after 24 hours You can stop this function manually by touching the y y butt...

Page 24: ...rol Lock The Control Lock function disables every other button on the display When power is initially connected to the refrigerator y y the Lock function is off If you want to activate the y y 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 y y Lock function press and hold th...

Page 25: ...ice bin into the extra ice bin in the freezer compart ment During use the ice can become uneven caus ing 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 in the ice bin will damage y y the icemaker Keep the ice compartment door closed tightly If the y y ice compartment door is n...

Page 26: ...matic Icemaker Freezer Room Depending on the model some of the following functions may not be available Ice is made in the automatic icemaker and sent to the dis penser The icemaker will produce 12 cubes per cycle approximately 100 cubes in a 24 hour period depending on freezer compartment temperature room temperature number of door openings and other operating conditions It takes about 12 to 24 h...

Page 27: ... the glass at a proper distance from the ice outlet y y A glass held too close to the outlet may prevent ice from dispensing To avoid personal injury keep hands out of the ice door y y and passage Never remove the dispenser cover y y If ice or water dispenses unexpectedly turn off the y y water supply and contact a qualified service center When You Should Turn the Icemaker Off When the water suppl...

Page 28: ...s To dispense y y ice push on the ice switch with a glass If discolored ice is dispensed check the water filter y y and water supply If the problem continues contact a qualified service center Do not use the ice or water until the problem is corrected The dispenser will not operate when either of the y y refrigerator doors are open If dispensing water or ice into a container with a y y small openi...

Page 29: ...or should be left on Refrigerated foods y y that are able to be frozen will stay preserved longer if stored in the freezer If you are leaving the refrigerator turned off for an extended period of time remove all food and unplug the power cord y y Clean the interior and leave the door open to prevent fungi from growing in the refrigerator Storing Food Food Preservation Location Each compartment ins...

Page 30: ...g plastic bags y y Follow package or container instructions for proper freezing methods Do not use Bread wrappers y y Non polyethylene plastic containers y y Containers without tight lids y y Wax paper or wax coated freezer wrap y y Thin semi permeable wrap y y Food How to Butter or Margarine Cheese Milk Eggs Fruit Leafy Vegetables Vegetables with skins carrots peppers Fish Leftovers Keep opened b...

Page 31: ...e The Glide N Serve temperature can be maintained under recommended temperature setting Freezer 0 F Referigerator 37 F When DELI is selected the temperature of the y y Glide N Serve can be kept around 38 F 3 C This feature helps keep food fresh for a longer time The Glide N Serve temperature can be maintained under recommended temperature setting Freezer 0 F Referigerator 37 F When PRODUCE is sele...

Page 32: ...re shelves 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 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...

Page 33: ...o reinstall pull out and fully extend both rails Insert the end of rib in the bracket at left and right Making sure that the guides at the front are lined up properly gently push down on both sides DuraBase Divider Drawer Caution Pinch hazard Keep hands and feet clear of the bot y y tom of the door when opening and closing WARNING Child Entrapment Hazard If the Durabase divider is removed there is...

Page 34: ...r using appliance wax or auto paste wax Apply wax with a clean soft cloth For products with a stainless steel exterior use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth Inside Walls allow freezer to warm up so the cloth will not stick To help remove odors you can wash the inside of the refrig erator with a mix...

Page 35: ...place the bulb with one of the same size shape and wattage The light bulbs will turn off if door is left open for seven continuous minutes Shutting door for one second will light bulbs to come back on To Change Freezer Light 1 Unplug refrigerator power cord form outlet 2 Use a screwdriver to remove the cover screw Save the cover screw 3 Using a flat instrument gently pry the lamp cover loose in th...

Page 36: ... a cup under the filter hole to catch any waste Replacing the Water Filter 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 Pull the cartridge downward Pull out the filter cartridge NOTE When opened at a full angle the cartridge should easily come out ...

Page 37: ...emaker will not operate without the filter or filter by pass plug inserted in the proper compartment NOTE Filter Bypass Plug Firmly lock in the cartridge The cover will click back into place 2 Replace with a new cartridge Take the new cartridge out of its packing and remove the protective cover from the o rings With cartridge ears in the horizontal position push the new filter cartridge into the m...

Page 38: ...Parameters Service Flow 0 5 gpm 1 89 lpm Water Pressure 20 125 psi 138 862 kPa Water Temperature 36 F 100 F 0 6 C 37 8 C CAUTION To reduce the risk of property damage due to water leakage Read and follow Use instructions before installation and use of this system Install on COLD water lines only Comply with all state and local plumbing codes Install a pressure limiting device and water hammer arre...

Page 39: ...ucted to do so by the LG call center agent 1 Lock the display To lock the display press and hold the Lock button for three seconds If the display has been locked for over five minutes you must deactivate the lock and then reactivate it 2 Open the right refrigerator door 3 Hold the mouthpiece of your phone in front of the speak er that is located on the right hinge of the refrigerator door when ins...

Page 40: ... 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 war...

Page 41: ...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 do...

Page 42: ...st 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 exceeds ...

Page 43: ...s If the problem persists it may be necessary to contact a plumber Low house water supply pressure The water pressure must be between 20 and 125 psi on models without a water filter and between 40 and 125 psi 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 refrigera...

Page 44: ...er flush for approximately 5 minutes to remove trapped air and contaminates from the system Do not dispense the entire 2 5 gallon 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 45: ...city will range from approximately 20 to 30 oz 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 10 oz 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 icema...

Page 46: ...r by the condenser 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 v...

Page 47: ... Rub a thin coat of appliance polish or kitchen wax on the gaskets after cleaning Door was recently closed When you open the door warmer air enters 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 prope...

Page 48: ...y 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 plumbing codes commercial or industrial use or use of accessories com ponents or consumable cleaning products that are not approved by LG 9 Damage caused by transportation ...

Page 49: ...oduct owner s manu al 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 use of parts not approved or specified by LG Canada 7 Damage or product failure caused by unauthorized modification or alteration or use for other tha...

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