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ENGLISH

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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PRODUCT FEATURES

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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COMPONENTS

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Refrigerator Exterior

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Refrigerator Interior

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- Key Parts and Components

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- Special Features

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INSTALLATION

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Specifications

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Unpacking Your Refrigerator

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Choosing the Proper Location

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- Flooring

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- Ambient Temperature

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- Measuring the Clearances

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Removing/Assembling the Refrigerator
Door Handles

12

Removing/Assembling the Freezer Drawer Handle

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Removing/Assembling the Doors and Drawers

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- Removing the Left Refrigerator Door

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- Removing the Right Refrigerator Door

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- Assembling the Right Refrigerator Door

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- Assembling the Left Refrigerator Door

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- Removing the Freezer Drawers

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- Assembling the Freezer Drawers

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Connecting the Water Line

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-Before You Begin

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- Water Pressure

19 - What You Will Need
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- Water Line Installation Instructions

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Turning On the Power

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Leveling and Door Alignment

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HOW TO USE

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Before Use

24  Control Panel
24  - Control Panel Features
26  In-Door Ice Bin
26  - Detaching the In-Door Ice Bin
26  - Assembling the In-Door Ice Bin
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Automatic Icemaker

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- Turning the Automatic Icemaker On or Off

28  - When You Should Turn the Icemaker Off
28  - Normal Sounds You May Hear
28  - Preparing for Vacation
29  Ice and Water Dispenser
29  - Dispenser
29  - Using the Dispenser
29  - Locking the Dispenser
29  - Cleaning the Dispenser Tray
30  Storing Food
30  - Food Preservation Location
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- Food Storage Tips

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- Storing Frozen Food

32  Humidity Controlled Crisper and Glide’N’Serve
33  Detaching and Assembling the Storage Bins
34  Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves

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MAINTENANCE

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Cleaning

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Replacing the Water Filter

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SMART DIAGNOSIS

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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WARRANTY

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Summary of Contents for LMX25986 Series

Page 1: ...NO MFL62184508 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 LMX25986 ...

Page 2: ...nnecting the Water Line 19 Before You Begin 19 Water Pressure 19 What You Will Need 20 Water Line Installation Instructions 21 Turning On the Power 22 Leveling and Door Alignment 23 HOW TO USE 23 Before Use 24 Control Panel 24 Control Panel Features 26 In Door Ice Bin 26 Detaching the In Door Ice Bin 26 Assembling the In Door Ice Bin 27 Automatic Icemaker 27 Turning the Automatic Icemaker On or Of...

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 High and Low 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: ...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: ...he refrigerator and freezer temperature the water filter condi tion and the dispenser status Ice Plus When this feature is activated the freezer section will run at the coldest temperature for a 24 hour period to increase ice production Filtered Water and Ice Dispenser Dispenses fresh chilled filtered water through the door The ice dispenser offers cubed or crushed ice Door Alarm A warning alarm s...

Page 8: ...ins Interchangeable bins that can be arranged to suit your storage needs LED Interior Lamps The interior lamps light up the inside of the refrigerator Ice Storage Bin For additional ice storage Fixed Door Bins Fixed Door Bin Adjustable Refrigerator Shelf The shelves in your re frigerator are adjustable to meet your individual storage needs ...

Page 9: ...period Auto Closing Hinge The refrigerator doors and freezer drawers close automatically when you push them slightly The door only closes automatically when it is open at an angle of less than 30 Mullion Folds in when the left door is opened Glide N Serve Allows you to store food items at a dif ferent temperature than the regular refrigerator area Crispers Controls humidity and helps vege tables a...

Page 10: ...igerator model LMX25986 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 34 1 4 D X 69 3 4 H 46 1 2 D w door open 908 mm W X 869 95 mm D X 1 771 65 H 1 181 1 mm D w door open Net weight 309 lb 140kg Refrigerator storage capacity 17 56 cu ft Freezer storage capacity 7 14 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: ... handle with a 1 8 in Allen wrench and remove the handle 2 Loosen the mounting fasteners that connect to the freezer drawer 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 in Allen wrench 2 Place the handle on the door by fitting the handle foot prints over the mounting fastener...

Page 13: ...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 the doors and dr...

Page 14: ...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 the hinge 4 H...

Page 15: ...ou 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 1 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 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 ed...

Page 16: ...back or other injury Do not hold the handle 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...

Page 17: ... Remove the screws on both the left and right rails 3 Grasp the drawer on each side and pull it up to separate it from the rails 4 With both hands hold each rail and push it in to allow both rails to slide in simultaneously Caution Do not hold the handle when removing or replacing the drawer The handle may come off and it could cause personal injury ...

Page 18: ... each side and hook the door sup ports 1 into the rail tabs 2 located on both sides Top Freezer Drawer 1 With both hands pull out each rail simultaneously until both rails are fully extended 3 Lower the door into final position and tighten the screws located on both sides 4 With the drawer pulled out to full extension insert the basket in the rail assembly 2 Grasp the drawer on each side and hook ...

Page 19: ...ent filter in the reverse osmosis y y 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 20: ...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 21: ...HE SHUTOFF VALVE Tighten any connections that leak 11 PLUG 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 be...

Page 22: ...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 23: ...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 24: ... in the freezer compartment 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 manua...

Page 25: ...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 26: ...d more ice empty the 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 ...

Page 27: ...ction to occur Ice making stops when the in door ice bin is full When y y full the in door ice bin holds approximately 6 to 8 12 16 oz glasses of ice The water pressure must be between 20 and y y 120 psi on models without a water filter and between 40 and 120 psi on models with a water filter to produce the normal amount and size of ice cubes Foreign substances or frost on the ice detecting sensor...

Page 28: ... 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 29: ...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 30: ... 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 inside the refrigerator is designed to store different ...

Page 31: ...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 32: ...COLDER setting for items such as meats and deli items Humidity Controlled Crisper and Glide N Serve Humidity Controlled Crisper Depending on the model some of the following functions may not be available The crispers provide fresher tasting fruit and vegetables by letting you easily control humidity inside the drawer You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture sealed crispers by adjusti...

Page 33: ...ppearance and will only fit in one location REMOVING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS NOTE When reinstalling components reverse the order of steps for removal To prevent damage never use excessive force when removing or reinstalling components wCAUTION Personal injury can occur if the door bins are not firmly assembled NOTE DO NOT adjust a loaded bin DO NOT allow children to play with baskets The sharp co...

Page 34: ...so 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 at a desired height Then lower the front of the shelf so that the hooks drop into the slots Caution Make sure that shelves are leve...

Page 35: ...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 36: ...old hole until it stops 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 filter y y ADQ36006101 Rotate the water filter up into y y position and close the cover The cover will click when closed correctly 3 After the water...

Page 37: ...14 mg L 0 213 mg L 0 150 mg L 0 150 mg L 0 0059 mg L 0 0058 mg L 120 000 cysts L 97 2 98 7 99 94 7 96 7 98 1 98 2 99 8 93 95 2 99 3 99 3 96 1 90 1 99 99 0 06 mg L 73 000 pts ml 1MLF 0 00005 mg L 0 005 mg L 0 002 mg L 0 00004 mg L 0 0005 mg L 0 001 mg L 0 009 mg L 0 001 mg L 0 001 mg L 0 0002 mg L 0 0006 mg L 1 cyst L N A N A N A 0 003 mg L 0 005 mg L 0 04 mg L 0 0002 mg L 0 075 mg L 0 003 mg L 0 0...

Page 38: ...Read and follow Use Instructions before installation and use of this system Installation and use MUST comply with all state and local plumbing codes Do not install if water pressure exceeds 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 how to check your water pressure Do not install where water ...

Page 39: ... device s listed on this certificate have met the testing requirements pursuant to Section 116830 of the Health and Safety Code for the following health related contaminants Cysts Asbestos Lead Mercury 2 4 D Reduction Atrazine Benzene Carbofuran Lindane p Dichlorobenzene Toxaphene Microbiological Contaminants and Turbidity Inorganic Radiological Contaminants Organic Contaminants 200 gal Rated Serv...

Page 40: ... 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 instructed to do so by the call center SMART DIAGNOSIS SMART DIAGNOSIS 4 Press and hold the Freezer Temperature button for three seconds while continuing to hold yo...

Page 41: ... 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 42: ...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 43: ...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 44: ...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 120 psi on models without a water filter and between 40 and 120 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 45: ...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 46: ...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 47: ...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 48: ...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 properly Refer to the Leveling and Door Alignment section Floor is not level It may be necessary to add shims under the leveling l...

Page 49: ...thorized 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 and ha...

Page 50: ...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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