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OWNER'S MANUAL

FRENCH DOOR

REFRIGERATOR

Read this owner's manual thoroughly before operating the

appliance and keep it handy for reference at all times.

ENGLISH

LRFCS2503*

MFL67227315

Rev.01_061919

www.lg.com

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Page 1: ...FRIGERATOR Read this owner s manual thoroughly before operating the appliance and keep it handy for reference at all times ENGLISH LRFCS2503 MFL67227315 Rev 01_061919 www lg com Copyright 2019 LG Electronics Inc All Rights Reserved ...

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Page 3: ...rawers 20 Connecting the Water Line 23 Leveling and Door Alignment 24 Turning on the Power 25 OPERATION 25 Before Use 26 Control Panel 27 Sabbath Mode 27 Automatic Icemaker 27 Storing Food 29 Humidity Controlled Crispers 30 Glide N Serve 30 Refrigerator Shelves 30 Door Bins 31 Durabase 32 SMART FUNCTIONS 32 Smart Diagnosis Function 33 MAINTENANCE 33 Cleaning 34 Water Filter 38 TROUBLESHOOTING 38 F...

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: ...low unqualified personnel to do so Disposal 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 refrigerator make sure the refrigerant and insulation foam are remove...

Page 7: ...gs of the power plug and contact areas Do not use a wet or damp cloth when cleaning the plug Do not spray water directly on the inside or outside of the refrigerator Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they are cold They may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes This appliance contains a small amount of isobutane refrigerant R600a which is combustible When transporti...

Page 8: ...t from the actual components and accessories which are subject to change by the manufacturer without prior notice for product improvement purposes Exterior a Refrigerator Fresh food compartment b Handle Opens and closes the refrigerator door c SmartPull Handle d Freezer Frozen food compartment ...

Page 9: ...er Helps vegetables and fruit to stay crisp and controls humidity d Fixed Door Bin Store chilled food or drinks e Auto Closing Hinge The refrigerator doors and freezer drawers close automatically when pushed slightly The door only closes automatically when it is open at an angle of less than 30 f Adjustable Refrigerator Shelf The refrigerator shelves are adjustable to meet individual storage needs...

Page 10: ...thin the freezer compartment k Durabase and Durabase Divider Provides storage for large food items 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 LRFCS2503 Description Standard depth French door refrigerator bottom freezer Net weight ...

Page 11: ...lowing installation instructions first after purchasing this product or transporting it to another location a Unpacking the Refrigerator b Choosing the Proper Location c Disassembling Assembling d Connecting the Water Line e Leveling and Door Alignment WARNING Connect to potable water supply only ...

Page 12: ...our 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 area wit...

Page 13: ...nd 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 LRFCS2503 A Depth without Handle 33 1 4 845 mm B Width 32 4 5 833 mm C Height to...

Page 14: ... remove the handle 2 Loosen the mounting fasteners b that connect to the refrigerator door and handle using a in Allen wrench and remove the mounting fasteners Assembling the Refrigerator Handles 1 Assemble the mounting fasteners a at both ends of the handle with a 1 4 in Allen wrench 2 Place the handle on the door by fitting the handle footprints over the mounting fasteners and tightening the set...

Page 15: ...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 supply connection and gently push the collet a to detach the water supply line as shown NOTE Disassembling Assembling the Water Lines b Collet c Tube d Insert line e Clip 2 Remove the screw f from the hinge cover at the...

Page 16: ...nside facing up on a nonscratching surface Removing the Freezer Drawers The Pullout Drawer located above the freezer drawer is not shown for clarity WARNING 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 dr...

Page 17: ...ails at both ends 5 Grip both sides of the drawer and pull it up to remove it from the rails CAUTION Do not hold the handle when removing or replacing the drawer The handle may come off causing personal injury 6 Hold both rails and push them in simultaneously Assembling the Freezer Drawer 1 Pull out both rails simultaneously until they are fully extended 2 Grasp the drawer on each side and hook th...

Page 18: ...wer Insert the Durabase basket in the rail assembly Assembling the Right Refrigerator Door CAUTION 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 a over the hinge lever latch b and slot it into place Rotate the lever c counterclockwise to secure the hinge 3 C...

Page 19: ...ver the hinge lever latch b and slot it into place Rotate the lever c clockwise and fasten the hinge 3 Connect all the wire harnesses and the ground screw 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 d to connect the water supply line as shown Insert the tube at least 5 8 inch 15 mm int...

Page 20: ...e reverse osmosis 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 ...

Page 21: ... battery powered double insulated or grounded in a manner that will prevent the hazard of electric shock 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 connect into a horizontal wa...

Page 22: ...er installation 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 valve Tighten the compression nut securely a Saddle Type Shutoff Valve b Compression Nut c Packing Nut d Outlet Valve e Ferrule sleeve 8 Flush out the tubing Turn the main wate...

Page 23: ...e right to lower it It may take several 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 2 Open both doors 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 sever...

Page 24: ...ff the ground terminal of the power plug Position 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 Start the Icemaker If the water line is connected set the icemaker power switch to the ON position The icemaker will not begin to operate until it reaches its operating temperature o...

Page 25: ... adhesive tape from inside the refrigerator and open the refrigerator doors and the freezer drawers for ventilation Connect the power supply Check if the power supply is connected before use 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 connec...

Page 26: ...ator c Water Filter Replace Replace the water filter when the Water Filter Replace indicator turns on After replacing the water filter press and hold the Water Filter Replace button for three seconds to turn the indicator light off Replace the water filter approximately every six months d Ice Plus This function increases both ice making and freezing capabilities Press the Ice Plus button to illumi...

Page 27: ...first ice cubes produced after initial install Ice cubes which are stored in the ice bin for a long time may clump together and be difficult to separate If this happens empty the ice bin completely and clean it before reinstalling it Turning the Automatic Icemaker On To turn the automatic icemaker On Off press the power switch on the icemaker to the ON or OFF O position Normal Sounds You May Hear ...

Page 28: ...ould have food odor and taste transfer throughout the 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 m...

Page 29: ... 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 Humidity Controlled Crispers Using the Humidity Controlled Crispers This feature is only available on some models The crispers provide fresher tasting fruit and vegetables by letting you easily contro...

Page 30: ...e full or split shelves Adjusting the shelves to fit items of different heights will make finding the exact item you want easier Detaching Assembling the Full Width Shelf CAUTION Do not clean glass shelves with warm water while they are cold Shelves may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes or impact 1 To detach lift the rear of the shelf and pull it out 2 To assemble slide the shelf in t...

Page 31: ...ase divider is removed there is enough open space for children or pets to crawl inside To prevent accidental child and pet entrapment or suffocation risk DO NOT allow children or pets to touch or go near the drawer 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: ...d 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 4 Press and hold the Freezer button for three seconds while continuing to hold your phone to the speaker 5 After you hear three beeps release the Freezer button 6 Keep the phone in place until the tone transmission has finished The display w...

Page 33: ...nd rub in direction of grain Do not spray glass cleaner directly at the display panel Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners For products with a standard stainless steel exterior use a damp microfiber cloth and rub in the direction of the grain Dry with a paper towel to avoid streaks For stubborn stains and fingerprints use a few drops of liquid dish soap in water and rinse with hot water before dr...

Page 34: ...n 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 months at the rated capacity or if a noticeable reduction in flow rate occurs Protect from freezing remove filter cartridge when temperatures are expected to ...

Page 35: ...e water filter tabs in the horizontal position push the new water filter into the manifold hole and turn it clockwise until it stops 5 Close the water filter cover The cover will click when closed correctly 6 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 NOTE Do not dispense the entire 2 5 g...

Page 36: ... Benzene 15 0 μg L 15 0 μg L 10 96 60 0 510 μg L 5 0 μg L NA Carbofuran 74 0 μg L 80 0 μg L 10 98 30 1 258 μg L 40 μg L NA Lindane 1 9 μg L 2 0 μg L 10 99 00 0 019 μg L 0 2 μg L NA P Dichlorobenzene 230 0 μg L 225 0 μg L 10 99 80 0 460 μg L 75 0 μg L NA 2 4 D 210 0 μg L 210 0 μg L 10 99 90 0 210 μg L 70 0 μg L NA Lead pH 6 5 140 0 μg L 150 0 μg L 10 99 60 0 560 μg L 10 0 μg L NA Lead pH 8 5 150 0 ...

Page 37: ... website For further assistance contact the LG Electronics Customer Information Center USA 1 800 243 0000 Canada 1 888 542 2623 Replacement Cartridge LT1000P LT1000PC or LT1000PCS LG is a trademark of LG corp NSF is a trademark of NSF International Manufactured by LG Electronics INC 170 Sungsanpaechoungro Seongsan gu Gyeongsangnam do THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA Guidelines for Application Water Supply Pa...

Page 38: ...buzzing noise from my refrigerator periodically A This may happen 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 Q Why does the icemaker tray look crooked A This is a normal part of the icemaker cycle The icemaker tray may appear level or with a...

Page 39: ...necting 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 The door is opened often or a large amount of food hot food was added Adding food and openin...

Page 40: ...re 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 Control Panel section for more information Refrigerator is installed in a cold location When the refrigerator is operated in temperature below 41 F 5 C food can freeze in the refrigerator compartment The refrigerator should not be operated i...

Page 41: ...duce 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 refrigerator will reduce this effe...

Page 42: ...ion system is used Reverse osmosis filtration 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 suppl...

Page 43: ...the minimum amount and result in icemaker issues Refer to the Connecting the Water Line section Ice has bad taste or odor 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 Icemaker was recently installed Ice...

Page 44: ...ser Ice bin is empty It may take up to 24 hours for each compartment to reach the desired temperature and for the icemaker to begin making ice Make sure that the shutoff arm sensor is not obstructed Once the ice supply in the bin has been completely exhausted it may take up to 90 minutes before additional ice is available and approximately 24 hours to completely refill the bin Water is dispensing ...

Page 45: ...ress and release the dispenser pad for cycles of 30 seconds ON and 60 seconds OFF 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 kinks The house water supply is not connected the valve is not t...

Page 46: ...ced 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 Doors are difficult 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...

Page 47: ...rculating 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 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...

Page 48: ...HE ABOVE LIMITED WARRANTY UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL LG OR ITS U S DISTRIBUTORS DEALERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOST GOODWILL LOST REVENUES OR PROFITS WORK STOPPAGE IMPAIRMENT OF OTHER GOODS COST OF REMOVAL AND REINSTALLATION OF THE PRODUCT LOSS OF USE OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT TORT OR OTHER...

Page 49: ...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 50: ...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 51: ...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 52: ...ERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NO REPRESENTATIONS SHALL BE BINDING ON LGECI LGECI 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 WARRANTY PERIOD SET OUT ABOVE UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL LGECI THE MANUFACTUR...

Page 53: ...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 54: ...bined or consolidated with a dispute 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 ...

Page 55: ... 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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