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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.

LFXS30726*

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Summary of Contents for LFXS30726

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 LFXS30726 www lg com ENGLISH ...

Page 2: ...in 21 Water Pressure 21 What You Will Need 22 Water Line Installation Instructions 24 Turning On the Power 25 Leveling and Door Alignment 25 Leveling 25 Door Alignment 26 HOW TO USE 26 Before Use 27 Control Panel 27 Control Panel Features 29 In Door Ice Bin 29 Detaching the In Door Ice Bin 29 Assembling the In Door Ice Bin 30 Automatic Icemaker 30 Turning the Automatic Icemaker On or Off 31 When Y...

Page 3: ...led 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 with a variable temperature control that keeps the compartment colder than the refrigerator It is a convenient place to store sandwiches ...

Page 4: ...with this product 115V 60Hz AC only It is the user s responsibility 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 the unit falling y y Use DO NOT allow children to climb stand or hang on the refrigerator doors or on the shelves in the y y refrigerator They could damage the refrigerator and seriously inju...

Page 5: ...m or with the heating element that releases the cubes Do not place fingers or hands on the automatic ice making mechanism while the refrigerator 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 hands when your y y refrigerator is in operation Do not put glass containers glass bottles or s...

Page 6: ... the refrigerator y y Do not store articles on the top of the appliance y y Maintenance Do not use strong detergents like wax or thinners for cleaning Clean with a soft cloth y y Wipe foreign objects such as dust and water off the prongs of the power plug and contact y y areas regularly Do not store disassemble or repair the refrigerator by yourself y y Remove any dust or foreign matter from the p...

Page 7: ... Dispenser Dispenses purified water and ice LED Display Displays the refrigerator and freezer temperature the water filter condition and the dispenser status Control Panel Sets the refrigerator and freezer temperatures the water filter condition and the dispenser mode Handle Opens and closes the door Refrigerator Preserves food Freezer Preserves frozen food Ez Handle Easily opens the freezer door ...

Page 8: ...Durabase area into sections It can be adjusted from side to side to accommodate items of different sizes Dairy Product Bin Used to preserve dairy products Adjustable Refrigerator Shelf The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet your individual storage needs Modular Door Bin Interchangeable bins can be arranged to suit your storage needs LED interior lamps The interior lamps light up t...

Page 9: ...on 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 Note Connect to potable water supply only ...

Page 10: ...duct improvements Bottom freezer refrigerator model LFXS30726 Description French door refrigerator Electrical requirements 115 VAC 60 Hz Min Max Water pressure 20 120 psi 138 827 kPa Dimensions 35 3 4 W X 36 1 4 D X 70 1 4 H 48 1 8 D w door open 908 mm W X 921 mm D X 1782 mm H 1221 mm D w door open Net weight 331 lb 150 kg ...

Page 11: ...hese 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 the unevenness of the floor The front should be sli...

Page 12: ...08 cm 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 and remove the mounting fasteners Assembling the Handles 1 Assemble the mounting fasteners at both ends of the handle using a 1 4 i...

Page 13: ...erator doors Failure to do so can result in back or other injury Disconnect the electrical supply to the y 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 y the air vents or bottom of the refrigerator You may be injured or receive an electrical shock Be careful when handling the hinge and y y stopper to avoid i...

Page 14: ... free of the latch be careful that the door does not fall forward Hinge Lever Latch 5 Lift the door from the middle hinge pin and remove the door Caution Place the door inside facing up on a non scratching surface Removing the Left Refrigerator Door 1 The water supply is connected to the upper right part of the rear surface of the refrigerator Remove the ring in the joint area Hold the water suppl...

Page 15: ...d screwdriver 2 Detach the wire harness Caution When lifting the hinge free of the hinge lever latch be careful that the door does not fall forward Hinge Lever Latch 3 Rotate the hinge lever clockwise Lift the top hinge free of the hinge lever latch 4 Lift the door from the middle hinge pin and remove the door Caution Place the door on the floor inside facing up on a non scratching surface ...

Page 16: ... as shown in the figure 2 Fit the hinge over the hinge lever latch and slot it into place Rotate the lever counterclockwise to secure the hinge Assembling the Right Refrigerator Door Hinge Lever Latch 4 Make sure that the door switch located inside the cover is tightly connected Position the cover in its place Insert and tighten the cover screw 3 Connect the wire harness ...

Page 17: ...lockwise and fasten the hinge 3 Connect all the wire harnesses Hinge Lever Latch 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 in and Insert the tube at least 5 8 inch 15 mm into the connector Assemble the clip to the joint part for fastening 6 M...

Page 18: ...and on the freezer drawer y y To prevent accidents keep children y y 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 Note 1 Gently press the Collet and insert the tube until only one line shows on the tube Correct Incorrect 2 Pull the tube to make sure that t...

Page 19: ...eft side is loose push the tab on the right side with your finger to release the drawer Lift the front of the drawer up then pull it straight out 3 Remove the screws from the rails at both ends 4 Grip both sides of the drawer and pull it up to remove it from the rails 5 Hold both rails and push them in simultaneously Caution Do not hold the handle when removing or replacing the drawer The handle m...

Page 20: ... you hear a click 5 Insert the lower basket in the rail assembly Assembling the Freezer Drawers 1 Pull out both rails simultaneously until both rails are fully extended 2 Grasp the drawer on each side 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 ...

Page 21: ...to fill a cup of 7 oz or 198 cc capacity If the water pressure from the reverse osmosis system is less than 20 psi or 138 kPa or 1 4 kgf cm takes more than 4 0 sec to fill a cup of 7 oz or 198 cc capacity Check to see if the sediment filter in y y the reverse osmosis system is blocked Replace the filter if necessary Allow the storage tank on the reverse y y osmosis system to refill after heavy usa...

Page 22: ...cal plumbing 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 ...

Page 23: ...l as possible Pipe Clamp Clamp Screw Washer Inlet End WARNING Before making the connection to the refrigerator be sure that the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet 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 valv...

Page 24: ...r on at the control panel 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 icemaker has been turned on 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 y Have a certified electrician check ...

Page 25: ... leg to adjust the tilt of the refrigerator 2 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 amount Note A flare nut wrench works best but an open end wrench will suffice Do not...

Page 26: ...alfunction 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 linger inside the refrigerator Wait f...

Page 27: ...ahrenheit F To change the temperature mode from F to C or vice versa press and hold the Refrigerator and Freezer temperature buttons simultaneously for approximately five seconds The temperature indication on the display window switches between Celsius and Fahrenheit Fresh Air Filter The Fresh Air Filter helps remove odors from the refrigerator The Fresh Air Filter has two settings Auto and Power ...

Page 28: ...change to OFF and the Door Alarm function will deactivate When either the refrigerator or the freezer y y door is left open for more than 60 seconds the alarm tone will sound to let you know that the door is open When you close the door the door alarm will y y stop Lock The Lock function disables every other button on the display When power is initially connected to the y y refrigerator the Lock f...

Page 29: ... in damage or personal injury The icemaker will stop producing ice when y 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 othe...

Page 30: ...he in door ice bin y y is full When full the in door ice bin holds approximately 6 to 8 12 16 oz glasses of ice Foreign substances or frost on the auto shutoff y y feeler arm can interrupt ice production Make sure the feeler arm is clean at all times for proper operation To increase ice production use the Ice Plus y y function The function increases both ice making and freezing capabilities Auto s...

Page 31: ...nce may be affected Keep the glass at a proper distance from y y the ice outlet A glass held too close to the outlet may prevent ice from dispensing To avoid personal injury keep hands out of y y the ice door and passage Never remove the dispenser cover y y If ice or water dispenses unexpectedly turn y y off the water supply and contact a qualified service center Caution When You Should Turn the I...

Page 32: ...l not operate when y y either of the refrigerator doors are open If dispensing water or ice into a container y y with a small opening place it as close to the dispenser as possible Some dripping may occur after y 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 batches ...

Page 33: ...efrigerator Vegetables and fruit should be washed and food y y 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 y y vegetables in the refrigerator may cause condensation to form Wipe off the condensation with a clean cloth or a paper towel If the refrigerator door o...

Page 34: ...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 or aluminum foil or store in plastic containers with tight lids Storing Frozen...

Page 35: ...uld also dry out frozen food Packaging recommendations Rigid plastic containers with tight fitting y y lids Straight sided canning freezing jars y y Heavy duty aluminum foil y y Plastic coated paper y y Non permeable plastic wraps y y Specified freezer grade self sealing plastic y y bags Follow package or container instructions for proper freezing methods Do not use Bread wrappers y y Non polyethy...

Page 36: ...he shelf to full extension lift the front up and pull straight 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 Caution Do not apply exces...

Page 37: ...he 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 Using the Folding Shelf You can store taller items such as a gallon container or bottles by simply pushing the front half of the shelf underneath the back half of the shelf Pull the front of the shelf toward you to return to a full shelf Caution Do not cl...

Page 38: ...rm 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 cloth and a mild dete...

Page 39: ...urn the filter cover to the left to detach it from the refrigerator wall The filter is located on the inside of the filter cover Remove the filter from the cover and replace it with a new filter Replacing the Water Filter It is recommended that you replace the water filter Ap y y proximately every six months When the water filter indicator turns on y y When the water dispenser output y y decreases...

Page 40: ... filter cartridge is not available Water Filter Bypass Plug Caution DO NOT operate refrigerator without water filter or water filter plug installed Note To purchase a replacement water filter y y Visit your local dealer or distributor Web Find Parts Accessories from Support section of lg com Call 1 800 243 0000 USA 1 888 542 2623 Canada Part number of the replacement water y y filter ADQ36006101 1...

Page 41: ...9282 Asbestos 190 MFL 107 to 108 MFL fibers greater than 10 µm in length 99 1MLF N A 99 J 0004928 Atrazine 0 0094 mg L 0 009 mg L 10 94 7 0 00005 mg L 0 003 mg L N A J 00049293 Benzene 0 016 mg L 0 015 mg L 10 96 7 0 005 mg L 0 005 mg L N A J 00049300 Carbofuran 0 08 mg L 0 08 mg L 10 98 1 0 002 mg L 0 04 mg L N A J 00049294 Lindane 0 002 mg L 0 002 mg L 10 98 2 0 00004 mg L 0 0002 mg L N A J 0005...

Page 42: ...ted with property damage due to water leakage Read and follow Use Instructions before y y installation and use of this system Installation and use MUST comply with all y y state and local plumbing codes Do not install if water pressure exceeds y y 120 psi 827 kPa If your water pressure exceeds 80 psi you must install a pressure limiting valve Contact a plumbing professional if you are uncertain ho...

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Page 44: ...ator 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 Diagnosis Using S...

Page 45: ...erating 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 cons...

Page 46: ...n The refrigerator 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 ...

Page 47: ...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 48: ...ntact 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 on models without a water filter and between 40 and 120 psi o...

Page 49: ...on is 0 F 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 Reverse osmosis filtration system is used Reverse osmosi...

Page 50: ...shutoff arm sensor is not obstructed Once the ice supply in the bin has been completely exhausted it my take up to 90 minutes before additional ice is available and approximately 24 hours to completely refill the bin Icemaker is not making ice Refrigerator was recently installed or icemaker recently connected It may take up to 24 hours for each compartment to reach the desired temperature and for ...

Page 51: ...r doors are not closed properly Water will not dispense if any of the refrigerator doors are left open Water filter has been recently removed or replaced After the water filter is replaced dispense 2 5 gallons of water flush for approximately 5 minutes to remove trapped air and contaminants from the system Do not dispense the entire 2 5 gallon amount continuously Depress and release the dispenser ...

Page 52: ...tallation for the water storage tank to cool completely The water dispenser has been used recently and the storage tank was exhausted Depending on your specific model the water storage capacity 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 Ref...

Page 53: ...oor is weak or uneven or leveling legs need to be adjusted See the Door Alignment section Refrigerator with linear compressor was jarred while running Normal Operation Whooshing Evaporator fan motor is circulating air through the refrigerator and freezer compartments Normal Operation Air is being forced over the condenser by the condenser fan Normal Operation Gurgling Refrigerant flowing through t...

Page 54: ...cult to open The gaskets are dirty or sticky Clean the gaskets and the surfaces that they touch 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 i...

Page 55: ...ITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO THE EXTENT ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS REQUIRED BY LAW IT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIOD ABOVE NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR ITS U S DISTRIBUTOR SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL INDIRECT SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOST REVENUES OR PROFITS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE WHETHER BASED IN CON...

Page 56: ...n 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 components or consumable cleaning products that are not approved by LG 9 Damage caused by transportation and handling including scratches dents ch...

Page 57: ... SHALL BE BINDING ON LG CANADA LG CANADA DOES NOT AUTHORIZE ANY PERSON TO CREATE OR ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER WARRANTY OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT TO THE EXTENT THAT ANY WARRANTY OR CONDITION IS IMPLIED BY LAW IT IS LIMITED TO THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIOD ABOVE LG CANADA THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL SPECIAL DIRECT OR I...

Page 58: ... purpose or resulting from any water leakage due to improper installation 8 Damage or Product failure caused by incorrect electrical current voltage or plumbing codes commercial or industrial use or use of accessories components or cleaning products that are not approved by LG Canada 9 Damage caused by transportation and handling including scratches dents chips and or other damage to the finish of...

Page 59: ... 243 0000 1 888 865 3026 1 888 542 2623 USA Consumer User USA Commercial User CANADA For inquiries or comments visit www lg com or call www lg com Register your product Online LG Customer Information Center ...

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