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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

The appearance and specifications listed in this manual may vary due to constant product improvements.

Electrical requirements:

115 V, 60 Hz

Min. / Max. water pressure:

20 - 120 psi (138 - 827 kPa)

Model

LFXS28596*

Description

Standard-depth, Door-in-Door French door refrigerator, bottomfreezer

Net weight

322 lb (146 kg)

Model

LFXS26596*

Description

Standard-depth, Door-in-Door French door refrigerator, bottomfreezer

Net weight

309 lb (140 kg)

Model

LFXC22596*

Description

Standard-depth, Door-in-Door French door refrigerator, bottomfreezer

Net weight

299 lb (136 kg)

Summary of Contents for LFXS28596 series

Page 1: ...ater pressure 20 120 psi 138 827 kPa Model LFXS28596 Description Standard depth Door in Door French door refrigerator bottomfreezer Net weight 322 lb 146 kg Model LFXS26596 Description Standard depth Door in Door French door refrigerator bottomfreezer Net weight 309 lb 140 kg Model LFXC22596 Description Standard depth Door in Door French door refrigerator bottomfreezer Net weight 299 lb 136 kg ...

Page 2: ...r and freezer temperatures the water filter condition and the dispenser mode Filtered Water and Ice Dispenser Dispenses purified water and ice EZ Handle Opens the freezer door easily Handle Opens and closes the refrigerator door 1 2 3 4 Door button Opens the Door in Door Compartment InstaView Door in Door Allows for easy access to commonly used food items LED Light Lights up when the freezer door ...

Page 3: ...10 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Interior Door in Door LFXS26596 LFXS28596 LFXC22596 13 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 8 12 10 11 ...

Page 4: ... Hinge On Some Models Closes the refrigerator doors and freezer drawers automatically NOTE The door only closes automatically when it is open at an angle of less than 30 Removable Ice Storage Bin Stores ice for freezer ice maker 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Door in Door Case Store frequently used items that require easy access Adjustable Refrigerator Shelf Adjusts shelves to meet individual storage needs Glide N...

Page 5: ...structions first after purchasing this product or transporting it to another location Unpacking the Refrigerator Choosing the Proper Location Connecting the Water Line Leveling and Door Alignment CAUTION Connect to potable water supply only Fill with potable water only Disassembling Assembling ...

Page 6: ... of your refrigerator Reinstall or adjust shelves as needed Refrigerator shelves are installed in the shipping position Reinstall shelves according to your individual storage needs Choosing the Proper Location Water Water supply must be easily connected for the automatic icemaker NOTE The water pressure must be 20 120 psi or 138 827 kPa or 1 4 8 4 kgf cm2 If the refrigerator is installed in an are...

Page 7: ...ption charges Allow at least 24 inches 610 mm in front of the refrigerator to open the doors and at least 2 inches 50 8 mm between the back of the refrigerator and the wall B A C D F G E H I List LFXS28596 LFXS26596 LFXC22596 A Depth without handle 33 3 4 857 mm 32 3 8 822 mm 28 3 4 728 mm B Width 35 3 4 908 mm 35 3 4 908 mm 35 3 4 908 mm C Height to Top of Case 68 3 8 1737 mm 68 3 8 1737 mm 68 3 ...

Page 8: ... place Make sure that there is not a gap between the door and handle after assembling the handle Tools Needed 3 32 in Allen wrench 1 8 in Allen wrench 1 4 in Allen wrench Removing the Refrigerator Handles 1 Loosen the set screws 1 with a 3 32 in Allen wrench and remove the handle 2 Loosen the mounting fasteners 2 that connect to the refrigerator door and handle using a 1 4 in Allen wrench and remo...

Page 9: ...r sideways through the doorway WARNING Use two or more people to remove and install the refrigerator and freezer doors Disconnect the electrical supply to the refrigerator before installing Do not put hands feet or other objects into the air vents or bottom of the refrigerator Be careful when handling the hinge and stopper Remove food and bins before detaching the doors Do not hold the handle when...

Page 10: ...the top hinge 2 free of the hinge lever latch 1 2 Hinge Lever Latch CAUTION When lifting the hinge free of the latch be careful that the door does not fall forward 5 Lift the door from the middle hinge pin and remove the door CAUTION Place the door inside facing up on a nonscratching surface Removing the Right Refrigerator Door 1 Remove the top hinge cover screw 1 Lift the hook not visible located...

Page 11: ...a non scratching surface Assembling the Right Refrigerator Door Install the right side door first 1 Make sure that the plastic sleeve is inserted in the bottom of the door Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin as shown in the figure 2 Fit the hinge 1 over the hinge lever latch and slot it into place Rotate the lever 2 counterclockwise to secure the hinge Hinge Lever Latch 3 Connect the wire har...

Page 12: ...nect all the wire harnesses 4 Push the water supply tube into the hole on the top case and pull it through the backplate 5 Hold the water supply connection and gently push in the collet to connect the water supply line as shown Insert the tube at least 5 8 inch 15 mm into the connector Insert the clip on the joint to fasten the tube in place Collet 6 Place the cover 1 in place Insert and tighten t...

Page 13: ... damage the floor Do not sit or stand on the freezer drawer To prevent accidents keep children and pets away from the drawer Do not leave the drawer open If the Durabase storage bin is removed from the freezer drawer there is sufficient space for a small child or pet to crawl inside 1 Pull the drawer open to full extension 2 Gently lift and pull out the ice bin 3 Lift the front of the drawer up th...

Page 14: ...and hook the drawer supports into the rail tabs located on both sides CAUTION Do not hold the handle when removing or replacing the drawer The handle may come off causing personal injury 3 Lower the door into its final position and tighten the screws located on both sides 4 Push the drawer back until it clicks into place 5 Replace the ice bin in the drawer Insert the Durabase basket in the rail as...

Page 15: ...smosis system is less than 20 psi or 138 kPa or 1 4 kgf cm2 takes more than 4 seconds to fill a cup of 7 oz or 198 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 osmosis system to refill after heavy usage If the water pressure remains low call a licensed qualified plumber All installatio...

Page 16: ...the side of a vertical water pipe When it is necessary to connect into a horizontal water pipe make the connection to the top or side rather than at the bottom to avoid drawing off any sediment from the water pipe 3 Drill the hole for the valve Drill a in hole in the water pipe using a sharp bit Remove any burrs resulting from drilling the hole in the pipe Be careful not to allow water to drain in...

Page 17: ...acking Nut Outlet Valve Compression Nut Ferrule sleeve 8 Flush out the tubing Turn the main water supply on and flush out the tubing until the water is clear Shut the water off at the water valve after about one quart of water has been flushed through the tubing 9 Connect the tubing to the refrigerator NOTE Before making the connection to the refrigerator be sure that the refrigerator power cord i...

Page 18: ...ing legs to the left It may take several more turns and be sure to turn both leveling legs the same amount Door Alignment Standard Door Both the left and right refrigerator doors have an adjustable nut located on the bottom hinge to raise and lower them to align properly If the space between the doors is uneven follow the instructions below to align the doors evenly Use the wrench included with th...

Page 19: ...Turning on the Power After installing plug the refrigerator s power cord into a 3 prong grounded outlet and push the refrigerator into the final position CAUTION Connect to a rated power outlet Have a qualified electrician check the wall outlet and wiring for proper grounding Do not damage or cut off the ground terminal of the power plug Position the Refrigerator Arrange the coil of tubing so that...

Page 20: ...r drawers for ventilation Connect the power supply Check if the power supply is connected before use Read the Turning On The Power section Turn off the icemaker Turn off the icemaker if the refrigerator is not yet connected to the water supply NOTE The icemaker water valve may buzz if the icemaker is turned on while the refrigerator is not connected to the water supply Wait for the refrigerator to...

Page 21: ...ts off after 24 hours Stop the function manually by pressing the button once more Smart Grid Press the Smart Grid button to turn the Smart Grid function On Off When the function is on the icon illuminates The Smart Grid function automatically turns on when the refrigerator is connected to the Wi Fi network When the refrigerator is responding to a Demand Response DR message from the electric compan...

Page 22: ...y other button on the display When power is initially connected to the refrigerator the Lock function is off To lock the control panel buttons press and hold the Lock button until the closed Lock icon appears in the display and the function is activated 4 5 6 To disable the Lock function press and hold the Lock button for approximately three seconds Water Filter Replace the water filter when the R...

Page 23: ...and refrigerator performance may be affected NOTE To dispense cold water or ice push on the dispenser paddle with a glass The first ice and water dispensed may include particles or odor from the water supply line or the water tank Throw away the first few batches of ice about 140 160 cubes This is also necessary if the refrigerator has not been used for a long time The dispenser will not operate w...

Page 24: ...ing ice In Door Ice Bin The icemaker stops producing ice when the in door ice bin is full During use the ice may stack unevenly in the bin causing the icemaker to misread the number of ice cubes and stop producing ice Shaking the ice bin to level the ice within it can reduce this problem To prevent ice cubes from melting and leaking from the dispenser ALWAYS empty the ice bin when the icemaker is ...

Page 25: ...ils Automatic Icemaker In Door Icemaker Power Switch Ice detecting Sensor Icemaker NOTE Ice is made in the automatic in door icemaker and sent to the dispenser The icemaker produces 70 182 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 hours for a newly installed refrigerator to ...

Page 26: ...her items in the ice bin for the purpose of rapid cooling Doing so may damage the icemaker or the containers may burst Turning the Automatic Icemakers On or Off To turn off one of the automatic icemakers set the icemaker switch to OFF O To turn on the automatic icemaker set the switch to ON I Normal Sounds You May Hear Keeping the power turned on to the icemakers before the water line is connected...

Page 27: ...loth or a paper towel If the refrigerator door or freezer drawer is opened or closed too often warm air may penetrate the refrigerator and raise its temperature This can increase the running costs of the unit Food Storage Tips Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight and moisture proof material unless otherwise noted This prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator ...

Page 28: ...e refrigerator and could 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 container instructions for proper freezing methods Do not use Bread wrappers Non polyethylene pl...

Page 29: ...l out the crisper 1 or Glide N Serve 2 to full extension lift the front up and pull straight out 2 To install slightly tilt up the front insert the crisper or drawer into the frame and push it back into place Crisper Cover To remove lift the front of the cover up until it detaches from the back wall of the cabinet then pull it out Door Bins The door bins are removable for easy cleaning and adjustm...

Page 30: ...nction properly Knock hard enough that the knocking sound is audible The InstaView Door in Door function may activate if a loud noise occurs near the refrigerator Door in Door Compartment To access the Door in Door compartment lightly press the button on the right refrigerator door handle Door in Door Case To open the Door in Door case pull evenly on the marked area The Door in Door case is remova...

Page 31: ...s drop into the slots CAUTION Make sure that shelves are level from one side to the other Failure to do so may result in the shelf falling or spilled food Do not clean glass shelves with warm water while they are cold Shelves may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes or impact Glass shelves are heavy Use special care when removing them Using the Folding Shelf On Some Models Store taller i...

Page 32: ...etwork service run slowly If the appliance is having trouble connecting to the Wi Fi network it may be too far from the router Purchase a Wi Fi repeater range extender to improve the Wi Fi signal strength The network connection may not work properly depending on the Internet service provider The Wi Fi connection may not connect or may be interrupted because of the home network environment If the a...

Page 33: ... This information is current at the time of publication The application is subject to change for product improvement purposes without notice to users Connecting to Wi Fi The Wi Fi button when used with the LG SmartThinQ application allows the refrigerator to connect to a home Wi Fi network The Wi Fi icon shows the status of the refrigerator s network connection The icon illuminates when the refrig...

Page 34: ...d environment This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm 7 8 inches between the antenna and your body Users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance Industry Canada Statement For transmitter module contained in ...

Page 35: ...cle and making ice When the refrigerator operates in DAL mode the Grid LED is illuminated on the refrigerator display DAL mode is automatically deactivated after the period stipulated by the DAL signal max 4 hours or when you override the Smart Grid function Temporary Appliance Load Reduction TALR The refrigerator responds to a TALR signal by aggressively reducing the load for a short time period ...

Page 36: ...ivate it 3 Open the right refrigerator door 4 Hold the mouthpiece of your phone in front of the speaker that is located on the right hinge of the refrigerator door when instructed to do so by the call center 5 Press and hold the Freezer button for three seconds while continuing to hold your phone to the speaker 6 After you hear three beeps release the Freezer button 7 Keep the phone in place until...

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