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INSTALLATION

ENGLISH

Assembling the Right Refrigerator

Door

Install the right-side door first.

1

Make sure that the plastic sleeve is
inserted in the bottom of the door. Lower
the door onto the middle hinge pin as
shown in the figure.

2

Fit the hinge over the hinge lever latch
and slot it into place. Rotate the lever
counterclockwise to secure the hinge.

Hinge Lever Latch

4

Make sure that the door-switch located
inside the cover is tightly connected.
Position the cover in place. Insert and
tighten the cover screw .

3

Connect the wire harnesses .

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Summary of Contents for LSFXC2496D

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 LSFXC2496D www lg com ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL ...

Page 2: ...tion Instructions 23 Turning On the Power 24 Leveling and Door Alignment 24 Leveling 24 Door Alignment 25 OPERATION 25 Before Use 26 Control Panel 26 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 to Turn the Icemaker Off 31 Normal Sounds You May Hear 31 Preparing...

Page 3: ...nd crisp 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 or meat to be cooked Auto Closing Hinge The refrigerator doors and freezer drawers close automatically with a s...

Page 4: ...e unit falling Use DO NOT allow children to climb stand or hang y y on the refrigerator doors or on the shelves in the refrigerator They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves Do not hang on to or place heavy objects on the y y refrigerator s dispenser Do not place heavy or dangerous objects bottles y y with liquid on the refrigerator Do not put live animals inside the refri...

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 y y not use crystal ceramics Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer y y compartment with wet or damp hands when your refrigerator is in operation Do not put glass containers glass bottles or y...

Page 6: ... on the top of the y y appliance Do not strike or apply excessive force to any y y glass surface It may break Maintenance Do not use strong detergents like wax or y y thinners for cleaning Clean with a soft cloth Wipe foreign objects such as dust and y y water off the prongs of the power plug and contact areas regularly Do not store disassemble or repair the y y refrigerator by yourself Remove any...

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 Freezer Ez Handle Easily opens the freezer door LED Light LED lights up when the freezer door is opened Button Opens the InstaView c...

Page 8: ...ed to preserve chilled food or drinks Durabase and Durabase Divider The Durabase is a storage space recommended for the preservation of large food items The Durabase Divider is used to organize the Durabase area into sections It can be adjusted from side to side to accommodate items of different sizes Glide N Serve Store food items at a different temperature than the regular refrigerator area Pull...

Page 9: ...y and water line 5 Leveling and door alignment Note Connect to potable water supply only Product Specifications The appearance and specifications listed in this manual may vary due to constant product improvements Models LSFXC2496D 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 30 7 8 D X 70 1 4 H 42 3 ...

Page 10: ... remove tape or glue These products can damage the surface of the refrigerator Reinstall or adjust shelves as needed y y Refrigerator shelves are installed in the shipping position Reinstall shelves according to your individual storage needs Water Water supply must be easily connected for the automatic icemaker Water pressure 20 120 psi on models without water filter 40 120 psi on models with wate...

Page 11: ...rs and Drawers in this manual The installation location chosen for the y y refrigerator should allow space behind the unit for connections and airflow and space in front to open the doors and drawers 2 5 08 cm 24 61 cm Removing Assembling the Refrigerator Door Handles Tools Needed 3 32 in Allen wrench in Allen wrench Assembling the Handles 1 Assemble the mounting fasteners at both ends of the hand...

Page 12: ...ple to remove and y y install the refrigerator 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 handl...

Page 13: ... 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 14: ... screwdriver 2 Detach the wire harnesses 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 15: ...Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin 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 Hinge Lever Latch 4 Make sure that the door switch located inside the cover is tightly connected Position the cover in place Insert and tighten the cover screw 3 Connect the wire harnesses ...

Page 16: ...lever clockwise 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 Fasten the clip to the joint 6 Make sure that ...

Page 17: ...nd 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 th...

Page 18: ...se the drawer Lift the front of the drawer up then pull it straight out 4 Remove the Durabase basket from the rails Remove the screws from the rails at both ends 5 Grip both sides of the freezer door and pull it up to remove it from the rails 6 Hold both rails and push them in simultaneously Caution Do not hold the handle when removing or replacing the door The handle may come off causing personal...

Page 19: ...ing the Freezer Drawers 1 Pull out both rails simultaneously until both rails are fully extended 2 Grasp the freezer door on each side and hook the door supports into the rail tabs located on both sides Caution Do not hold the handle when removing or replacing the door The handle may come off causing personal injury 3 Lower the door into its final position and tighten the screws located on both si...

Page 20: ...ill 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 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 usage If ...

Page 21: ...umbing 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 connec...

Page 22: ...ossible 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 valve Tigh...

Page 23: ...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 24: ...legs the same amount Note A flare nut wrench works best but an open end wrench will suffice Do not over tighten Door Alignment The left refrigerator door has an adjustable nut located on the bottom hinge to raise and lower the door for proper alignment If the space between the doors is uneven follow the instructions below to align the left door Use the wrench included with the owner s manual to tu...

Page 25: ...tion 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 only applicable to models with icemakers 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 ...

Page 26: ...emperature from 6 F to 8 F 21 C to 13 C 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 Fresh Air Filter The Fresh Air Filter helps remove odors from the refrigerator The Fresh Air Filter has two settings Auto and Power PWR In Auto mode the Fresh Air Filter will cycle on and off in increments...

Page 27: ...ace the water filter when the water filter indicator appears in the display After replacing the water filter press and hold the Water Filter button for three seconds to turn the indicator light off Replace the water filter about every 6 months Door Alarm When power is connected to the refrigerator y y the door alarm is initially set to ON Press the Door Alarm button to change the display to OFF an...

Page 28: ...atically turns on when the refrigerator is connected to the Wi Fi network When the refrigerator is responding to a Demand Response DR message from the electric company the Grid text will illuminate Power Saving Mode When the refrigerator is in the Power Saving y y Mode the display will remain off until a door is opened or a button is pressed Once on the display will remain on for 20 seconds Cautio...

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: ...n 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 shuto...

Page 31: ...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 to Turn the Icemaker Off When th...

Page 32: ...Water Press the dispenser selection button repeatedly until the water icon illuminates Press the dispenser switch with a glass or other container to dispense water Operating the Dispenser Note Hold the glass or other container in place for a couple of seconds after dispensing ice or water to catch the last few cubes or drops The dispenser is designed to not operate while either refrigerator door i...

Page 33: ...en 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 of ice about 24 ...

Page 34: ...e bin or y y personal injury if items are removed with excessive force Do not store glass bottles in the pantry If they are frozen they can break and cause personal injury y y Note If you are leaving home for a short period of time like a short vacation the refrigerator should y y be left on Refrigerated foods that are able to be frozen will stay preserved longer if stored in the freezer If you ar...

Page 35: ...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 36: ...olled 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 adjusting the control to any setting between Vegetable and Fruit Vegetable ...

Page 37: ...not use the dishwasher to clean y y the storage bins and shelves Regularly detach and wash the y y storage bins and shelves they can become easily contaminated by the food Detaching and Assembling the Storage Bins Glide N Serve and Humidity Controlled Crisper To remove the Humidity Controlled Crisper and the Glide N Serve pull out the Crisper and Glide N Serve to full extension lift the front up a...

Page 38: ...g the door The InstaView function is disabled when the ice dispenser is in use 1 To remove the Door in Door case lift up and pull out 2 To replace the Door in Door case align the tabs on the Door in Door case with the slots on the door and push down until it snaps into place Door in Door Case To open the Door in Door case slightly push the marked area to pop it open The Door in Door case is remova...

Page 39: ...wer Shelf The Door in Door s lower shelf is removable for easy cleaning 1 To remove the lower shelf lift the shelf retainer up and out 2 Remove the two screws from the shelf and pull it straight out 3 Reverse the procedure to replace the shelf ...

Page 40: ...elf 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 clean g...

Page 41: ...e for any network connection problems or any faults y y malfunctions or errors caused by network connection The machine supports 2 4 GHz Wi Fi networks only y y If the appliance is having trouble connecting to the Wi Fi network it may be too far from the y y router Purchase a Wi Fi repeater range extender to improve the Wi Fi signal strength The Wi Fi connection may not connect or may be interrupt...

Page 42: ...he refrigerator will turn on the Grid LED on the refrigerator display and control its power consumption according to the signal The refrigerator will respond to the signals received from the utility company as long as product performance is maintained If the refrigerator receives a Demand Response signal the refrigerator will operate in Delay Appliance Load DAL or Temporary Appliance Load Reductio...

Page 43: ...id Application Features 1 Smart Saving_Demand Response You can lower energy usage based on Demand Response DR signals from the utility company If the refrigerator is operating in Smart Saving mode according to the DR signal you can see a pop up Smart Saving_Delay Defrost Lower energy usage based on time period 2 Energy monitoring The refrigerator can check number of door openings and power consump...

Page 44: ...struction of this device which are not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Th...

Page 45: ...t ThinQ application on the smart phone 2 Select the appliance and then the menu on the upper right side 3 Select the Smart Diagnosis then press the Start Smart Diagnosis button 4 Select the Audible Diagnosis 5 Follow the instructions on the smart phone 6 Keep the phone in place until the tone transmission has finished View the diagnosis on the phone Smart Diagnosis Through the Customer Information...

Page 46: ... wet cloth will not stick to the walls 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...

Page 47: ...ter Turn 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 Replace the water filter Ap y y proximately every six months When the water filter indicator appears in y y the display When the water dispenser output y y decreases When th...

Page 48: ...ter cartridge is not available Water Filter Bypass Plug Caution DO NOT operate refrigerator without water filter or water filter plug installed 1 Remove the old water filter Lower or remove the top left shelf to allow the water filter to rotate all the way down Press the push button to open the water filter cover NOTE Replacing the water filter causes a small amount of water around 1 oz or 25 cc t...

Page 49: ...82 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 000519...

Page 50: ...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 how to...

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Page 52: ...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 conserve ene...

Page 53: ...ng 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 in Troubleshooting Temperature control is not set correctly If the temperature is too warm adjust the control one increment at a time and wait for the temperature to stabilize R...

Page 54: ... condensation 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 Control Panel section for mor...

Page 55: ...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 56: ...s 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 osmosis fi...

Page 57: ...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 58: ...reezer 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 dispe...

Page 59: ...lation 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 Refrig...

Page 60: ...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 the c...

Page 61: ...he 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 it opens more e...

Page 62: ...R 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 CONTRACT...

Page 63: ...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 64: ...L 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 INDIRE...

Page 65: ... 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...

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