LG MFL63264269 Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL BOTTOM FREEZER REFRIGERATOR Please read this owner s manual thoroughly before operating and keep it handy for reference at all times www lg com P No MFL63264269 ...

Page 2: ... Water Line 19 Before You Begin 19 Water Pressure 19 Turning On The Power 20 Leveling and Door Alignment 21 HOW TO USE 21 Before Use 22 Control Panel 22 Control Panel Features 24 In Door Ice Bin 24 Detaching the In Door Ice Bin 24 Assembling the In Door Ice Bin 25 Automatic Icemaker 25 Turning the Automatic Icemaker On or Off 26 When You Should Turn the Icemaker Off 26 Normal Sounds You May Hear 2...

Page 3: ... alarm sounds in 30 second intervals HUMIDITY CONTROLLED CRISPER The Humidity Controlled Crisper is designed to help keep your fruits and vegetables fresh and crisp for as long as possible You can control the amount of humidity in the crisper by adjusting the setting between VEGETABLE and FRUIT AUTO CLOSING HINGE The refrigerator doors and freezer drawers close automatically with a slight push The...

Page 4: ...o a dedicated grounded electric outlet conforming with the rating prior y to use It is the user s responsibility to replace a standard 2 prong wall outlet with a standard 3 prong wall outlet Do not install the refrigerator where there may be a danger of it falling or toppling over y Use DO NOT allow children to climb stand or hang on the refrigerator doors or shelves in the y refrigerator They cou...

Page 5: ...r 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 not use crystal ceramics y Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment with wet or damp hands when your y refrigerator is in operation Do not put glass containers glass bottles or carbonat...

Page 6: ...cturer Do not damage the refrigerant circuit y Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance y unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer The refrigerant and insulation blowing gas used in the appliance require special disposal y procedures When disposal please consult with service agent or a similarly qualified person This appliance contai...

Page 7: ...erator and freezer set temperature the water filter condition and the dispenser status Express freezing When this feature is activated the freezer section will run at the coldest temperature for a 24 hour period to increase ice production Filtered Water and Ice Dispenser Dispenses fresh chilled filtered water through the door The ice dispenser offers cubed or crushed ice Door Alarm A warning alarm...

Page 8: ...ranged to suit your storage needs Fixed Door Bins LED Interior Lamps The interior lamps light up the inside of the refrigerator Fixed Door Bins Adjustable Refrigerator Shelf The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet your individual storage needs Can Storage Bin Used to preserve chilled food or drinks ...

Page 9: ...er drawers close automatically when you push them slightly The door only closes automatically when it is open at an angle of less than 30 Mullion Folds in when the left door is opened Glide N Serve Allows you to store food items at a different temperature than the regular refrigerator area Crispers Controls humidity and helps vegetables and fruit to stay crisp Smart Diagnosis Speaker Hold your pho...

Page 10: ...el or the Tech Sheet that is located under the front of the refrigerator behind the base grille To remove any remaining tape or glue rub the area briskly with your thumb Tape or glue residue can also be easily removed by rubbing a small amount of liquid dish soap over the adhesive with your fingers Wipe with warm water and dry Do not use sharp instruments rubbing alcohol flammable fluids or abrasi...

Page 11: ...rigerator and the wall 2 5 08 cm Removing Assembling the Refrigerator Door Handles Removing the Handles 1 Loosen the set screws with a 3 32 in Allen key and remove the handle 2 Only if required loosen the mounting fasteners that connect to the refrigerator door and handle using a 1 4 in Allen key remove the mounting fasteners Assembling the Handles 1 If already removed assemble the mounting fasten...

Page 12: ...move the refrigerator doors and move the refrigerator sideways through the doorway Use two or more people to remove and y install the refrigerator doors Failure to do so can result in back or other injury Disconnect the electrical supply to the 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 the air vents base ...

Page 13: ... a flat head screwdriver 3 Remove the cover and pull out the tube Disconnect all wire harnesses 4 Rotate the hinge lever counterclockwise Lift the top hinge free of the hinge lever latch CAUTION When lifting the hinge 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 ...

Page 14: ...head screwdriver 2 Detach the wire harness 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: ...e 2 Fit the top hinge over the hinge lever latch and slot it into place Rotate the lever counterclockwise to secure the hinge 3 Install the grounding screw and connect the wire harness Assembling the Right Refrigerator Door Hinge Lever Latch 4 Make sure that the door switch located inside the cover is tightly connected Position the cover in its place Insert and tighten the cover screw ...

Page 16: ...n the hinge 3 Install the grounding screw and 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 Assemble the clip to the joint part for...

Page 17: ...sary to have assistance with the following insturctions To avoid damage do not hold the handle y when removing the door It could come off and cause and injury Removing the Freezer Drawers 1 To remove the freezer drawer pull the drawer open to full extension Remove the lower DuraBase basket by lifting the basket from the rail system 2 Separate the left and right rail cover CAUTION When you remove t...

Page 18: ...ils are fully extended 2 Hook door supports 1 into rail tabs 2 CAUTION To avoid possible injury or product y or property damage you will need two people to perform the following instructions It maybe necessary to have assistance with the following instructions WARNING To prevent accidental child and pet y entrapment or suffocation risk DO NOT allow them to play inside of drawer DO NOT step or sit ...

Page 19: ...ater supply The water pressure must be between 150kpa 500kpa on models without a water filter and between 200kpa and 500kpa on models with a water filter For homes fitted with Reverse Osmosis systems If a reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected to your mains cold water supply this water line installation is not covered by the refrigerator warranty Follow the following instructions car...

Page 20: ...take several turns of the leveling leg to adjust the tilt of the refrigerator 3 Open both doors again 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 several more turns and you should turn both leveling legs the same mount 4 Refit the base grille NOTE A flare nut spa...

Page 21: ... refrigerator to malfunction 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 applicable only to certain models CAUTION Putting food in the refrigerator before it has cooled could cause the food to spoil or a bad odor could remain inside the r...

Page 22: ... Freezer Freezer Press the FREEZER button to adjust the temperature in the freezer compartment Refrigerator Refrigerator Press the REFRIGERATOR button to adjust the temperature in the freezer compartment Express freezing Express freezing This function increases both ice making and freezing capabilities When you touch the EXPRESS FREEZING y button the graphic will illuminate in the display and will...

Page 23: ...ck Control Lock The Control Lock function disables every other button on the display When power is initially connected to the y refrigerator the Lock function is off If you want to activate the Lock function to y lock other buttons press and hold the Lock button for three seconds or more The Lock icon will display and the Lock function is now enabled To disable the Lock function press and hold y t...

Page 24: ...injury The icemaker will stop producing ice when 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 other items in the ice bin wi...

Page 25: ...tion to occur Ice making stops when the in door ice bin is full When full the in door ice bin holds approximately 6 to 8 12 16 oz glasses of ice The water pressure must be between 150kpa to 500kpa on models without a water filter and between 200kpa to 500kpa on models with a water filter to produce the normal amount and size of ice cubes Foreign substances or frost on the ice detecting sensor can ...

Page 26: ...cted Keep the glass at a proper distance from 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 the ice door and passage Never remove the dispenser cover y If ice or water dispenses unexpectedly turn y off the water supply and contact a qualified service center CAUTION When You Should Turn the Icemaker Off When the wa...

Page 27: ... of the refrigerator doors are open If dispensing water or ice into a container y with a small opening place it as close to the dispenser as possible Some dripping may occur after 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 cubes This is als...

Page 28: ...ten warm air may penetrate y the refrigerator and raise its temperature It can also increase the cost of electricity It may be normal to see some minor traces of condensation on the outer left side of the y refrigerator under extremely high humidity conditions due to the ice maker air flow ducts NOTE If you are leaving home for a short period of time like a short vacation the refrigerator should y...

Page 29: ...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 aluminum foil or plastic containers with tight lids Storing Frozen Food Freezing Freezing Your freezer wil...

Page 30: ...and beverages This drawer should not be used for vegetables that require high humidity Set the control between COLD and COLDER Use the COLDER setting for items such as meats and deli items Storing Frozen Food continued Packaging Packaging Successful freezing depends on correct packaging When you close and seal the package it must not allow air or moisture in or out If it does you could have food o...

Page 31: ...pply excessive force while y detatching or assembling the storage bins Do not use the dishwasher to clean y the storage bins and shelves Regularly detach and wash the 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 Server pull ...

Page 32: ...lf out Assembling the Shelf Tilt the front of the shelf up and guide the shelf hooks into the slots at a desired height Then lower the front of the shelf so that the hooks drop into the slots CAUTION Make sure that shelves are level from one side to the other Failure to do so may result in the shelf falling or spilling food Using the Folding Shelf You can store taller items by simply pushing the f...

Page 33: ...emove 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 detergent in warm water Do not use cleaning wax...

Page 34: ...uit breaker or fuse box Change Freezer Compartment Light Bulb 1 Unplug refrigerator power cord form outlet 2 Remove the screw using a Phillips screwdriver 3 Grasp the light cover pull the cover downward CAUTION Make sure the bulb is cool to the y touch 4 Rotate the bulb counterclockwise to remove 5 Replace with a new 40 watt appliance bulb 6 Insert tabs on back of cover into slots in freezer ceili...

Page 35: ...ack all frozen food in dry ice 2 Unplug the refrigerator 3 Clean wipe and dry thoroughly 4 Take out all removable parts wrap them well and tape them together so they do not shift and rattle during the move Refer to the Using your Refrigerator section for removable instructions 5 Depending on the model raise the front of the refrigerator so it rolls easier OR screw in the leveling legs all the way ...

Page 36: ...otate the water filter up into y position and close the cover The cover will click when closed correctly Replacing the Water Filter It is recommended that you replace the water filter Approximately every six months y When the water filter indicator turns on y When the water dispenser output y decreases When the ice cubes are smaller than y normal 1 Remove the old water filter Lower or remove the y...

Page 37: ...th your refrigerator call 1300 54 2273 Only use the Smart Diagnosis feature when instructed to do so by the LG call center agent The transmission sounds that you will hear are normal and sound similar to a fax machine Smart Diagnosis cannot be activated unless your refrigerator is connected to power If your refrigerator is unable to turn on then troubleshooting must be done without using Smart Dia...

Page 38: ...tem runs too much Refrigerator is replacing an older model Modern refrigerators require more operating time but use less energy due to more efficient technology Refrigerator was recently plugged in or power restored The refrigerator will take up to 24 hours to cool completely Door opened often or a large amount of food hot food was added Adding food and opening the door warms the refrigerator requ...

Page 39: ...erator should not be operated in temperatures above 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 effect Doors not closed correctly See the Doors will not close correctly or pop open section in Parts Fea...

Page 40: ...on 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 Setting the Controls section for more in...

Page 41: ...he problem persists it may be necessary to contact 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 140 860 kpa on models without a...

Page 42: ...ded temperature for the freezer compartment for normal ice production is 18 C 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 ...

Page 43: ...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 the icemaker to begin making ice Icemaker not turned on Locate the icemaker on off switch and confirm that it is...

Page 44: ...ors 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 10 liters of water flush for approximately 5 minutes to remove trapped air and contaminates from the system Do not dispense the entire 10 liter amount continuously Depress and release the dispenser pad for ...

Page 45: ...llation 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 350 400 ml 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 300 ml Refri...

Page 46: ...refrigerator was moved turn the power off and then back on again Refrigerator is not resting solidly on the floor Floor 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...

Page 47: ... 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 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 op...

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