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Care and maintenance

Odors in refrigerator

Occurrence

Door(s) will not

close.

Drawers are

difficult to move.

Dispenser

Dispenser will not

dispense ice

Opening/Closing of

doors/Drawers

Possible cause

Food is touching shelf on top of the
drawer

Track that drawer slides on is dirty.

Ice storage bin is empty.

Freezer temperature is set too warm.

Household water line valve is not open.

Refrigerator or freezer door is not 

closed.

Refrigerator is not level. It rocks on the
floor when it is moved slightly.

Floor is uneven or weak. 
Refrigerator rocks on the floor when
it is moved slightly. 

Refrigerator is touching wall or cabinets.

Interior needs to be cleaned.

Food with strong odor is in the refrigerator.

Some containers and wrapping materials
produce odors.

Food package is keeping door open.

Door was closed too hard, causing other
door to open slightly.

Solution

Be sure both doors are closed.

Open household water line valve and
allow sufficient time for ice to be made.
When ice is made, dispenser should
operate.

Set the freezer control to a colder
setting so that ice cubes will be made.
When the first supply of ice is made, the
dispenser should operate.

Clean drawer and track.

Be sure floor is level and can adequately
support refrigerator. 
Contact carpenter to correct sagging or
sloping floor. 

Move refrigerator.

Keep less food in drawer.

Adjust the leveling legs.

Use a different container or brand of
wrapping materials.

Move packages that keep door from
closing.

Close both doors gently.

Cover food completely.

Clean interior with sponge, warm water
and baking soda.

When the first supply of ice is dropped
into the bin, the dispenser should operate.

Summary of Contents for LSSC 243ST

Page 1: ...ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL OWNER S MANUAL SXS REFRIGERATOR Please read this owner s manual thoroughly before operating and keep it handy for reference at all times LSSC 243ST P No MFL59475229 www lg com ...

Page 2: ...es and display Operating the dispenser Setting the functions Shelf Egg holder Nano charcoal deodorizer Fresh compartment Push N Seal Crisper compartment Freezer Refrigerator basket Dairy corner How to exchange the water purifier filter Location of foods Storing foods General information Cleaning Troubleshooting It is normal Table of contents Introduction Installation Operation Suggestion on food s...

Page 3: ...s This is the safety alert symbol It alerts you to safety messages that inform you of hazards that can kill or hurt you or others or cause damage to the product All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the hazard signal word DANGER WARNING or CAUTION These words mean All safety messages will identify the hazard tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you wha...

Page 4: ...reful not to roll over the power cord or to damage it in any way It can cause fire or electric shock Do not allow the power cord to be bent crushed or damaged Do not run the power cord under heavy objects like furniture other appliances or in traffic areas It may damage the power cord to cause fire or electric shock Do not allow the power plug to face upward or to be squeezed at the back of the re...

Page 5: ...r the holes of the outlet are loosed do not use them It may cause electric shock or short circuit to make fire Wait for 5 minutes or longer when reconnecting the plug Give the compressor time to cycle before re starting If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard Pull out the power plug not by...

Page 6: ...n to hang on the refrigerator doors or shelves It may cause the refrigerator to tip Prevent children from entering the product It may endanger the life of a child if the child enters the refrigerator Opening and closing the door of the refrigerator vigorously may cause the stored food in the door basket to fall damaging the items and possibly the user s foot Do not use or store flammable materials...

Page 7: ... stoves heaters water heaters and other sources of ignition and possible gas leaks Do not use Combustible sprays include cooking sprays oils and other aerosol products sometimes both the propellant and the product are flammable Use caution with these items It may cause fire Do not spray water inside or outside the refrigerator do not clean it with benzene or thinner Deterioration of insulation of ...

Page 8: ...iven supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance Install the refrigerator on the solid and level floor If the refrigerator tips when opening or closing the door it could fall over causing property damage and personal injury Do not insert the hands or the metal st...

Page 9: ...atic ice maker with drinkable water only only for the model with the dispenser Non potable water can cause health risks Do not remove the cover of the automatic dispenser Only for the models with automatic icemaker The operation mechanic parts of the icemaker may hurt people Place food items and containers carefully on the shelves in the refrigerator The food may fall during opening and closing th...

Page 10: ...y Corner LED Lamp Automatic Icemaker Shelf Shelf Door Rack Drawer 3 Door Rack Lower Cover Shelf Nano Charcoal Deodorizer Egg Holder LED Lamp Filter Door Rack Door Rack Door Rack Door Rack Fresh Compartment Fresh Compartment Push N Seal Crisper Compartment Be careful to avoid opening the doors over a pet or someone s feet It might cause an injury Do not put pets into the refrigerator ...

Page 11: ...led where the ambient temperature is high the freezing capacity is deteriorated and the cost of electricity used increases More than 2 5 cm to back Where to install Unstable installation may cause vibration and noise If the floor to install the refrigerator on is not even make the refrigerator level by rotating the height adjusting screw Carpet or floor covering on which a refrigerator is installe...

Page 12: ...ckwise and then lifting the upper hinge up 3 Remove the freezer compartment door by lifting it This time the door should be lifted enough for the water tube to be pulled out completely 1 Loosen the hinge cover screws and remove the cover Remove all connections except the ground wire 2 Remove keeper by rotating it clockwise and then remove the upper hinge by lifting it up 3 Remove the refrigerator ...

Page 13: ...y filled within 3 seconds If water pressure does not reach the rating 21 psi 1 5 kgf cm2 or below it is necessary to purchase a separate pressure pump for normal automatic icemaking and cool water feed Keep the total length of the feed water pipe tube within 26 ft 8 m Be careful for the tube to avoid being kinked If the tube is 26 ft 8 m or longer it may cause trouble in water feed Install the wat...

Page 14: ...nyl line with threaded fittings crimped onto each end This eliminates the need for plumbing skills on the part of the customer and makes a leakproof installation virtually guaranteed The icemaker water valve contains a flow washer which is used as a water pressure regulator The icemaker needs to be connected to a cold water line with water pressure 21 121 psi 1 5 8 5 kgf cm2 Cold water supply Stan...

Page 15: ...water pipe you have selected 6 Fasten shut off valve to cold water pipe with pipe clamp Be sure the outlet end is solidly in the 1 4 drilled hole in the water pipe and the washer is under the pipe clamp Tighten the packing nut Tighten the pipe clamp screws carefully and evenly so the washer makes a watertight seal Do not overtighten or you may crush the copper tubing especially if soft coiled copp...

Page 16: ...own 3 Insert the end of the copper tubing into the connection as far as possible While holding the tubing tighten the fitting Connect the tubing to the refrigerator Tighten any connections that leak Plug In the Refrigerator Arrange the coil of copper tubing behind the refrigerator so it does not vibrate against the back of the refrigerator or against the wall Push the refrigerator back to the wall...

Page 17: ...e keeper nut 2 Use the tool for adjustment on the narrow side to turn the adjustment hinge pin in clockwise direction or counterclockwise direction to adjust the height of the refrigerator and freezer doors 3 After aligning the height of the door turn the keeper nut counterclockwise tightly When the refrigerator door is lower than the freezer door After leveling the door height Next 1 Wipe off all...

Page 18: ...crews with a 3 32 2 5 mm Allen wrench Handle reinstallation Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page NOTE Loosen the set screws with a 3 32 2 5 mm Allen wrench and remove the handle If the handle mounting fasteners need to be tightened or removed use a 1 4 Allen wrench NOTE If the handle mounting fasteners need to be tightened or removed use a 1 4 Allen wrench NOTE Mounting Faste...

Page 19: ...sions A B C D E F G H 68 7 8 68 15 16 70 1 4 35 13 16 24 1 4 28 1 8 31 LSSC243 A B C D LSSC243 Model 40 1 4 44 7 8 13 7 8 A B C D 18 Door Swing Dimension 4 1 4 108mm 1 7 8 without handle C B D Cabinet Dimensions 36 915mm LSSC243 Model 70 24 13 7 8 A B C D 18 ...

Page 20: ... TEMPERATURE Indicates the set temperature of the refrigerator compartment in Celsius or Fahrenheit ICE PLUS When the ICE PLUS button is pressed the display will indicate the selected function has been activated DISPENSER LIGHT INDICATOR When the LIGHT button is pressed the display will indicate the selected function The dispenser light is on this indicator will appear on the display panel DOOR AL...

Page 21: ...ctual inner temperature varies depending on the food status since the indicated temperature setting is the target temperature and not the actual temperature within the refrigerator Initially set the REFRIGERATOR CONTROL at 37 F and the FREEZER CONTROL at 0 F Leave them at these setting for 24 hours one day to stabilize Then adjust the compartment temperature as illustrated above To change temperat...

Page 22: ...he LIGHT FILTER button to turn the dispenser light on and off When filling the container with a small opening use it near the opening of the water or ice dispenser as close as possible Do not dispense ice into fine china or crystal glasses China or crystal can be broken Operating The Dispenser ICE TYPE ICE TYPE Hold the glass or other container in place for a couple of seconds after dispensing ice...

Page 23: ...d hold the LIGHT FILTER button for more than 3 seconds to reset the filter indicator after the water filter has been replaced Press the ICE PLUS button once to activate the ICE PLUS function The ICE PLUS icon on the display panel will illuminate when activated The ICE PLUS function runs the freezer compartment at the coldest setting for a 24 hour period to increase icemaking by up to about 20 and ...

Page 24: ...at a noise is produced when ice drops into the ice storage bin Sometimes level the surface so that the ice storage bin is fully filled with ice Ice is piled up just near the ice maker So such status may be considered by the ice maker that the ice storage bin is fully filled and ice making operation may stop NOTE Do not insert your hands into the maker in operation It may cause injury After dispens...

Page 25: ... freezer compartment Take the ice storage bin out and discard all the ice then dry it and place it back After the machine is powered on again crushed ice will be selected automatically The unit is newly installed It takes about 12 hours for a newly installed refrigerator to make ice in the freezer compartment When icemaker does not operate smoothly The other functions Door open warning A warning t...

Page 26: ...r Never use thin crystal glass or crockery to collect ice Such glasses or containers may be broken Put ice first into a glass before filling water or other beverages Water may be splashed if ice is added to existing liquid in a glass Never place a tool or hand in the ice outlet Part breakage or injury may occur Never remove the ice maker cover If discolored ice is dispensed immediately contact ser...

Page 27: ...Egg holder Never use the egg holder as an ice storage bin It can be broken Never store the egg holder in the freezer compartment or fresh compartment NOTE You can move the egg holder to wherever you want Nano charcoal deodorizer With the Nano charcoal deodorizer system you can deodorize the refrigerator and the deodorizer can be reused How to use Use the driver on the bottom grooved part of the de...

Page 28: ...old the front handle of the fresh compartment and pull it forward 2 When you cannot pull out the fresh compartment any more lift it up slightly to pull it out to the front How to disassemble the lower fresh compartment Hold the cover with both hands and pull it out When disassembling the cover always remove the fresh compartment first How to disassemble upper lower fresh compartment cover When ins...

Page 29: ...r compartment to the front and slightly lift it up to pull it out 2 Hold the Push N Seal Crisper compartment case with both hands and slightly lift it up To disassemble the case you must first disassemble the upper fresh compartment 3 Pull it out to the front 1 Align the top of the case to the side rails and push while slightly holding it up 2 Align the bottom of the case on top of the rails and p...

Page 30: ...h both hands and slightly lift up the front part to pull it out How to disassemble Hold the basket with both hands and reassemble one side at a time by pushing it in How to reassemble Dairy corner You can store dairy goods like butter cheese etc How to use Hold the basket with both hands and pull it up to get it out If you close the refrigerator door with the dairy corner left open on the door sid...

Page 31: ...ing line are aligned turn the filter in clockwise direction 2 When you have install the filter for the first time or when you have exchanged the filter press the dispenser button once again to dispense the water for about 3 minutes or about 1 liter to remove any air or residual charcoal Charcoal is not hazardous to the human body 1 Remove the water purifier filter Turn the filter to exchange in co...

Page 32: ... Freezer compartment door rack Freezer compartment drawer Dairy corner Egg holder Refreshment center Refrigerator compartment shelf Refrigerator compartment door rack Vegetable drawer Store meat fish chicken etc after wrapping them with thin foil Store dry Store milk products like butter cheese etc Look for the proper location Store foods of frequent use such as beverage etc Store side dishes or o...

Page 33: ...sh against by inner racks so that the door cannot be fully closed Do not store bottles in the freezer compartment they may be broken when frozen Do not refreeze food that has been thawed This causes loss of taste and nutrient When storing frozen food like ice cream for a long period place it on the freezer shelf not in the door rack Do not touch the cold foods or containers made of metal with wet ...

Page 34: ...Please verify that the power cord is not damaged or overheated Also verify the power plug is inserted completely into power outlet Always remove power cord from the wall outlet prior to cleaning in the vicinity of electrical parts lamps switches controls etc Wipe up excess moisture with a sponge or cloth to prevent water or liquid from getting into any electrical part and causing an electric shock...

Page 35: ... the controls This is normal for a fully automatic defrosting refrigerator The defrost cycle occurs periodically Make sure plug is tightly pushed into outlet Call local electric company This is normal Larger more efficient units run longer in these conditions It is normal for the refrigerator to work longer under these conditions It takes some hours for the refrigerator to cool down completely War...

Page 36: ...rm Refrigerator control is set too cold Refrigerator control is set too cold Solution Set the refrigerator control to a colder setting until the refrigerator temperature is satisfactory A refrigerator requires some hours to cool down completely Wait until the refrigerator or freezer has a chance to reach its selected temperature Warm air enters the refrigerator freezer whenever the door is opened ...

Page 37: ... on the floor when it is moved slightly Refrigerator operates at higher pressures during the start of the ON cycle Items placed on the top of the refrigerator are vibrating Dishes are vibrating on the shelves in the refrigerator Solution This is normal in humid weather When humidity is lower the moisture should disappear See problem section opening closing of doors Move refrigerator so that it doe...

Page 38: ... and wrapping materials produce odors Food package is keeping door open Door was closed too hard causing other door to open slightly Solution Be sure both doors are closed Open household water line valve and allow sufficient time for ice to be made When ice is made dispenser should operate Set the freezer control to a colder setting so that ice cubes will be made When the first supply of ice is ma...

Page 39: ...ubes are jammed between the ice maker arm and back of the bin Ice cubes that have been purchased or made in some other way have been used in the dispenser Household water line valve is not open See problem Ice maker is not making any ice Refrigerator or freezer door is not closed Solution Be sure both doors are closed Draw and discard 7 glasses of water to freshen the supply Draw and discard an ad...

Page 40: ... wooden wall or if the refrigerator is not leveled properly the sound can be loud from the vibration When you operate the refrigerator for the first time the refrigerator will operate at high speed to cool fast and the sound can seem louder When the internal temperature falls below a certain level the noise will subside Door open When the door is slightly opened after the door Depending on the for...

Page 41: ...mage resulting from operating the product in a corrosive atmosphere or contrary to the instructions outlined in the product owner s manual 5 Damage to the product caused by accidents pests and vermin lightning wind fire floods or acts of God 6 Damage resulting from misuse abuse improper installation repair or maintenance Improper repair includes use of parts not approved or specified by LG 7 Damag...

Page 42: ...installation 2 Failure of the product to perform during power failures and interruptions or inadequate electrical service 3 Damage caused by leaky or broken water pipes frozen water pipes restricted drain lines inadequate or interrupted water supply or inadequate supply of air 4 Damage resulting from operating the Product in a corrosive atmosphere or contrary to the instructions outlined in the Pr...

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