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TROUBLESHOOTING

Parts & Features

Problem

Possible Cause & Solution

Doors will not close

correctly or pop

open.

Doors are difficult to

open.

Refrigerator wobbles

or seems unstable

Lights do not work.

Refrigerator has an

unusual odor.

The interior of the

refrigerator is

covered with dust or

soot.

Clicking

Food packages are blocking the door open.

• Rearrange food containers to clear the door and door shelves.

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.

Leveling legs are not adjusted properly.

• Refer to the Leveling and Door Alignment section.

LED interior lighting failure.

• The refrigerator compartment lamp is LED interior lighting, and service should be

performed by a qualified technician.

The Air Filter may need to be set to the MAX setting or replaced.

• Set the Air Filter to the MAX setting. If the odor does not go away within 24 hours, the filter

may need to be replaced. See the Replacing the Air Filter section for replacement

instructions.

The refrigerator is located near a fire source, such as a fireplace, chimney, or candle.

• Make sure that the refrigerator is not located near a fire source, such as a fireplace,

chimney or candle.

The defrost control will click when the automatic defrost cycle begins and ends. The

thermostat control (or refrigerator control on some models) will also click when cycling

on and off.

• Normal Operationchimney or candle.

Floor is not level.

• It may be necessary to add shims under the leveling legs or rollers to complete installation.

Ice bin, crisper cover, pans, shelves, door bins, or baskets are out of position.

• Push bins all the way in and put crisper cover, pans, shelves and baskets into their correct

positions. See the Operation section for more information.

The doors were removed during product installation and not properly replaced.

• Remove and replace the doors according to the Removing and Replacing Refrigerator

Handles and Doors section.

Refrigerator is not leveled properly.

• See Door Alignment in the Refrigeration Installation section to level refrigerator.

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.

Noises

Problem

Possible Cause & Solution

Summary of Contents for LRDCS2603 Series

Page 1: ...s manual thoroughly before operating the appliance and keep it handy for reference at all times ENGLISH LRDCS2603 Copyright 2019 LG Electronics Inc All Rights Reserved MFL67851408 Rev 00_112019 www lg com BOTTOM FREEZER REFRIGERATOR ...

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Page 3: ...moving Assembling the Handles 15 Removing Assembling the Doors and Drawers 18 Reversing Door Opening Direction 20 Connecting the Water Line 24 Leveling 24 Turning on the Power 25 26 27 27 28 29 30 30 30 31 46 50 Before Use Control Panel Sabbath Mode Automatic Icemaker Storing Food Humidity Controlled Crispers Glide N Serve Refrigerator Shelves Door Bins Durabase For USA For Canada 32 Smart Functio...

Page 4: ... standard 2 prong wall outlet with a standard 3 prong wall outlet Do not use an outlet that can be turned off with a switch Do not use an extension cord The appliance must be positioned for easy access to a power source When moving the refrigerator be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord Contact an authorized service center when installing or relocating the refrigerator Do not under a...

Page 5: ...uncertified power outlet Do not plug appliance into a damaged wall outlet Do not put hands feet or other objects into the air vents or bottom of the refrigerator Doing so could result in personal injury or electric shock In the event of a gas leak propane LPG ensure the area is adequately ventilated and contact an authorized service center before resuming use Do not touch the refrigerator or power...

Page 6: ...qualified personnel to do so Do not bend or pinch the power cord excessively or place heavy objects on it Junked or abandoned refrigerators are dangerous even if they are sitting for only a few days When disposing of the refrigerator remove the packing materials from the door or take off the doors but leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside If disposing of a refrige...

Page 7: ...oderate injury to persons malfunction or damage to the product or property when using this product follow basic precautions including the following Installation Operation Maintenance Do not install the refrigerator where there may be a danger of the unit falling The refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance with the Installation Instructions Do not use aerosols near the refrigerator Th...

Page 8: ... guide may be different from the actual components and accessories which are subject to change by the manufacturer without prior notice for product improvement purposes Refrigerator Fresh food compartment Handle Opens and closes the refrigerator door Freezer Frozen food compartment ...

Page 9: ...r shelves are adjustable to meet individual storage needs Glide N Serve Store food items at a different temperature than the regular refrigerator area Automatic Icemaker Freezer Produces and stores ice automatically in the freezer compartment Ice Bin Stores ice produced by the automatic icemaker Water Filter Purifies water Replace the water filter every six months See the Replacing the Water Filte...

Page 10: ...ides storage for large food items Product Specifications The appearance and specifications listed in this manual may vary due to constant product improvements Description Net weight Standard depth bottom freezer 226 lb 102 5 kg Electrical requirements 115 V 60 Hz Min Max water pressure 20 120 psi 138 827 kPa Model LRDCS2603 ...

Page 11: ...se read the following installation instructions first after purchasing this product or transporting it to another location Unpacking the Refrigerator Choosing the Proper Location Disassembling Assembling Connecting the Water Line Leveling WARNING Connect to potable water supply only ...

Page 12: ...risk of electric shock do not install the refrigerator in a wet or damp area Water supply must be easily connected for the automatic icemaker Use an individual grounded outlet 115 Volts 60 Hz AC 15 Amps minimum To avoid noise and vibration the unit must be installed and leveled on a solidly constructed floor If required adjust the leveling legs to compensate for the unevenness of the floor Install...

Page 13: ...e doors and drawers Too small of a distance from adjacent items may result in lowered freezing capability and increased electricity consumption charges Allow at least 27 inches 686 mm in front of the refrigerator to open the doors and at least 2 inches 51 mm between the back of the refrigerator and the wall Dimension Clearance Depth without Handle Width Height to Top of Case Height to Top of Hinge...

Page 14: ...e set screws located on the lower side of the handle with a 1 8 in Allen wrench and remove the handle Assemble the mounting fasteners at both ends of the handle with a 1 4 in Allen wrench Assemble the mounting fasteners at both ends of the handle with a 1 4 in Allen wrench Loosen the mounting fasteners that connect to the refrigerator door and handle using a in Allen wrench and remove the mounting...

Page 15: ...lace the door inside facing up on a non scratching surface Use two or more people to remove and install the refrigerator doors and freezer drawer Be careful of sharp hinges on both sides of the drawer When you lay the drawer down be careful not to 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...

Page 16: ...ght out Hold both rails and push them in simultaneously Remove the Durabase basket from the rails Remove the screws from the rails at both ends Pull out both rails simultaneously until they are fully extended Grip both sides of the drawer and pull it up to remove it from the rails 1 2 2 3 6 4 1 5 CAUTION Do not hold the handle when removing or replacing the drawer The handle may come off causing p...

Page 17: ...e sure that the plastic sleeve is inserted in the bottom of the door Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin Align the door with the cabinet Fit the hinge over the hinge lever latch and slot it into place Rotate the lever counterclockwise to secure the hinge Replace the hinge cover Insert and tighten the cover screws 3 5 4 1 2 3 4 CAUTION Do not hold the handle when removing or replacing the draw...

Page 18: ...andle footprints over the mounting fasteners and tightening the set screws with a 3 32 in 2 5 mm Allen wrench Carefully loosen the plug buttons with your fingers The buttons can be unscrewed with the fingers by rotating them counter clockwise and continuing until they loosen and fall out The buttons were installed without pressure and for this reason they can be unscrewed using your index finger t...

Page 19: ...ed this hole for the middle hinge bracket Turn the middle hinge bracket upside down and position it on the left side of the refrigera tor and reattach using two allen screw using 5 mm 3 16 in and a Phillip screw Reattach middle hinge pin using a in 6 35 mm socket wrench Remove the four screws the hinge pin insert and the hinge pin brackets from the bottom right side of the door Reinstall the hinge...

Page 20: ...ore Beginning This water line installation is not covered by the refrigerator warranty Follow these instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive water damage If necessary call a qualified plumber to correct water hammer before installing the water supply line to the refrigerator Water banging in the pipes or water hammer in residential plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator parts an...

Page 21: ...move out from the wall after installation CAUTION To prevent burns and product damage only connect the refrigerator water line to a cold water supply Wear eye protection during installation to prevent injury Water Pressure models with water filter 20 120 psi 138 827 kPa where reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected to a cold water supply 40 60 psi minimum to reverse osmosis system 2 8...

Page 22: ... the valve that is easily accessible It is best to connect into 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 Drill the hole for the valve Drill a in hole in the water pipe using a sharp bit Remove any burrs resulting from drilling ...

Page 23: ...the water off at the water valve after about one quart of water has been flushed through the tubing Saddle Type Shutoff Valve Compression Nut Packing Nut Outlet Valve Ferrule sleeve Tubing Clamp in Tubing in Compression Nut Ferrule sleeve Refrigerator Connection 6 9 7 8 Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing about 8 ft coiled into three turns of about 10 in diameter to allow the refrigerator to ...

Page 24: ...gerator slightly more to the rear by turning both leveling legs to the left It may take several more turns and be sure to turn both leveling legs the same amount 1 2 A flare nut wrench works best but an open end wrench will suffice Do not over tighten NOTE CAUTION Connect to a rated power outlet Have a certified electrician check the wall outlet and wiring for proper grounding Do not damage or cut...

Page 25: ...r initial operation Open refrigerator door and freezer drawer to ventilate the interior Clean the refrigerator thoroughly and wipe off all dust that accumulated during shipping Check if the power supply is connected before use 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...

Page 26: ...ion for 24 hours The function automatically shuts off after 24 hours Stop the function manually by pressing the button once more To change the temperature mode from F to C or vice versa press and hold the Refrigerator and Freezer buttons simultaneously for approximately five seconds The temperature indicator on the display window switches between Celsius and Fahrenheit The displayed temperature is...

Page 27: ...ed Sabbath mode automatically turns off after 96 hours Once turned on Sabbath mode is maintained even after a power outage Selecting Sabbath mode automatically turns off the Alarm functions The display is disabled in Sabbath Mode NOTE Auto Shutoff feeler arm Power Switch The icemaker produces ice once approximately 48 hours have passed after the appliance is initially installed Throw away the firs...

Page 28: ...ting lids Straight sided canning freezing jars Heavy duty aluminum foil Plastic coated paper Non permeable plastic wraps Specified freezer grade self sealing plastic bags CAUTION Do not overfill or pack items too tightly into door bins Doing so may cause damage to the bin or personal injury if items are removed with excessive force Do not store glass containers in the freezer Contents may expand w...

Page 29: ...vent 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 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 or freezer drawer is opened or closed too often warm air may penetrate the refrigerator and raise its tem...

Page 30: ...ive force while detaching or assembling the storage bins Do not use the dishwasher to clean the storage bins and shelves To remove the Glide N Serve pull out the Glide N Serve to full extension lift the front up and pull straight out To detach lift the rear of the shelf and pull it out To assemble slide the shelf in the guides until it stops To remove the bin simply lift the bin up and pull straig...

Page 31: ... child and pet entrapment or suffocation risk DO NOT allow children or pets to touch or go near the drawer To replace the bin slide it in above the desired support and push down until it snaps into place 2 Durabase The Durabase divider allows you to organize the Durabase area into 2 sections It can be adjusted from side to side to accommodate items of different sizes ...

Page 32: ...on and select the Smart Diagnosis feature in the menu Follow the instructions for audible diagnosis provided in the LG ThinQ application For best results do not move the phone while the tones are being transmitted The application is subject to change for appliance improvement purposes without notice to users Functions may vary by model NOTE NOTE LG ThinQ Application Features Installing the LG Thin...

Page 33: ...a brush or crevice attachment to clean the condenser cover and vents Do not remove the panel covering the condenser coil area Waxing external painted metal surfaces helps provide rust protection Do not wax plastic parts Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a year using appliance wax or auto paste wax Apply wax with a clean soft cloth For products with black stainless steel exterior spray glas...

Page 34: ...ions exist you must install a water hammer arrester Contact a plumbing professional if you are uncertain how to check for this condition Do not install on hot water supply lines The maximum operating water temperature of this filter system is 100 F 37 8 C Protect filter from freezing Drain filter when temperatures drop below 40 F 4 4 C The disposable filter cartridge MUST be replaced every 6 month...

Page 35: ...ace with a new water filter Take the new water filter out of its packing and remove the protective cover from the orings With the water filter tabs in the horizontal position push the new water filter into the manifold hole and turn it clockwise until it stops Close the water filter cover The cover will click when closed correctly After the water filter is replaced dispense 2 5 gallons of water fl...

Page 36: ...25 0 μg L 10 2 4 D 210 0 μg L 99 90 0 210 μg L 70 0 μg L N A 210 0 μg L 10 Lead pH 6 5 140 0 μg L 99 60 0 560 μg L 10 0 μg L N A 150 0 μg L 10 Lead pH 8 5 150 0 μg L 99 70 0 500 μg L 10 0 μg L N A 150 0 μg L 10 Mercury pH6 5 5 9 μg L 91 00 0 531 μg L 2 0 μg L N A 6 0 μg L 10 Mercury pH8 5 5 6 μg L 92 5 0 420 μg L 2 0 μg L N A 6 0 μg L 10 Cyst 100 000 cysts L 99 99 10 cysts L N A 99 95 Minimum 50 0...

Page 37: ...the product to perform as advertised While the testing was performed under standard laboratory conditions actual performance may vary NOTE For replacement filters visit your local dealer or distributor or search under water filters on the lg com website For further assistance contact the LG Electronics Customer Information Center USA 1 800 243 0000 Canada 1 888 542 2623 Replacement Cartridge LT100...

Page 38: ...appen if you do not have a water source attached to your refrigerator and the icemaker is turned on If you do not have a water source attached to the back of the refrigerator you should turn the icemaker off Why does the icemaker tray look crooked This is a normal part of the icemaker cycle The icemaker tray may appear level or with a slight tilt The change in position is to assist in the freezing...

Page 39: ...ng the door warms the refrigerator requiring the compressor to run longer in order to cool the refrigerator back down In order to conserve energy try to get everything you need out of the refrigerator at once keep food organized so it is easy to find and close the door as soon as the food is removed Refer to the Food Storage Guide Refrigerator is installed in a hot location The compressor will run...

Page 40: ...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 Door is not closing properly Refer to the Doors will not close correctly or pop open section in the Troubleshooting Door is opened frequen...

Page 41: ...partment To lessen the effect reduce the frequency and duration of door openings Unit is installed in a hot location The refrigerator should not be operated in temperatures above 110 F 43 C 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 re...

Page 42: ...ion systems can reduce the water pressure below the minimum amount and result in icemaker issues Refer to the Connecting the Water Line section Tubing connecting refrigerator to house supply valve is kinked The tubing can kink when the refrigerator is moved during installation or cleaning resulting in reduced water flow Straighten or repair the water supply line and arrange it to prevent future ki...

Page 43: ...is filtration systems can reduce the water pressure below the minimum amount and result in icemaker issues Refer to the Connecting the Water Line section Water supply contains minerals such as sulfur A water filter may need to be installed to eliminate taste and odor problems NOTE In some cases a filter may not help It may not be possible to remove all minerals odor taste in all water supplies Ice...

Page 44: ...ire source such as a fireplace chimney or candle Make sure that the refrigerator is not located near a fire source such as a fireplace chimney or candle The defrost control will click when the automatic defrost cycle begins and ends The thermostat control or refrigerator control on some models will also click when cycling on and off Normal Operationchimney or candle Floor is not level It may be ne...

Page 45: ...le Normal Operation If the side or back of the refrigerator is touching a cabinet or wall some of the normal vibrations may make an audible sound To eliminate the noise make sure that the sides and back cannot vibrate against any wall or cabinet Water running into the drain pan during the defrost cycle Normal Operation Your refrigerator is designed to run more efficiently to keep your food items a...

Page 46: ...Product and applies only when purchased and used within the United States including U S Territories Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that v...

Page 47: ...nd proper household use e g commercial or industrial use offices and recreational facilities or vehicles or contrary to the instructions outlined in the Product s owner s manual Costs associated with removal and reinstallation of your Product for repairs Shelves door bins drawers handle and accessories except for internal functional parts covered under this limited warranty The cost of repair or r...

Page 48: ...provision Governing Law The law of the state of your residence shall govern this Limited Warranty and any disputes between us except to the extent that such law is preempted by or inconsistent with applicable federal law Fees Costs You do not need to pay any fee to begin an arbitration Upon receipt of your written demand for arbitration LG will promptly pay all arbitration filing fees to the AAA u...

Page 49: ...on procedure in the manner described above that is by e mail or telephone no other form of notice will be effective to opt out of this dispute resolution procedure Opting out of this dispute resolution procedure will not affect the coverage of the Limited Warranty in any way and you will continue to enjoy the full benefits of the Limited Warranty If you keep this product and do not opt out then yo...

Page 50: ...ail due to a defect in materials or workmanship under normal and proper use during the warranty period set forth below LG Electronics Canada Inc LGECI will at its option repair or replace the Product upon receipt of proof of the original retail purchase This limited warranty is valid only to the original retail purchaser of the Product and applies only to a Product distributed purchased and used w...

Page 51: ...hat are not approved authorized by LGECI Replacement of the water filter cartridge due to water pressure that is outside the specified operating range or due to excessive sediment in the water supply Damage or failure caused by transportation and handling including scratches dents chips and or other damage to the finish of the Product unless such damage results from defects in materials or workman...

Page 52: ...ute involving any other person s or entity s product or claim More specifically without limitation of the foregoing except to the extent such a prohibition is not permitted at law any dispute between you and LG shall not under any circumstances proceed as part of a class or representative action Instead of arbitration either party may bring an individual action in small claims court but that small...

Page 53: ... opt out of this dispute resolution procedure If you opt out neither you nor LG can require the other to participate in an arbitration proceeding To opt out you must send notice to LG no later than 30 calendar days from the date of the first consumer purchaser s purchase of the product by either i sending an e mail to optout lge com with the subject line Arbitration Opt Out or ii calling 1 800 980...

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