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OWNER’S MANUAL

FRENCH DOOR

REFRIGERATOR

Please read this owner's manual thoroughly before

operating and keep it handy for reference at all times.

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P.No.: MFL68680403

ENGLISH

Summary of Contents for MFL68680403

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 www lg com P No MFL68680403 ENGLISH ...

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Page 3: ...focation are not problems of the past Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous even if they will sit for just a few days If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator please follow the instructions at right to help prevent accidents BEFORE YOU THROW AWAY YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR OR FREEZER Take off the doors Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside DANGER...

Page 4: ...abinet are necessarily small Be careful closing doors when children are in the area This refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance with the Attention Installer Instructions that were taped to the front of the refrigerator Don t touch the lamp in case of light on the long time Because it can be very hot DO NOT refreeze frozen foods which have thawed completely The United States WARNING ...

Page 5: ...feed owing to the drain water pressure Install the feed water pipe tube at a place free from heat WARNING Connect to potable water supply only Refer to instructions with water filter kit for installation WARNING The refrigerant and insulation blowing gas used in the appliance require special disposal procedures When disposal please consult with service agent or a similarly qualified person WARNING...

Page 6: ...electrician or service person if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if you have doubts on whether the appliance is properly grounded The incorrect grounding may cause breakdown and electric shock Grounding Conductor Copper flat More than 75cm When the power cord or the power plug is damaged or the power Doing so may cause electric shock or be the cause of a fire the outlet...

Page 7: ...closing the refrigerator doors Vigorous opening or closing may cause the contents to topple out resulting in injury or damage objects including containers with liquid on the refrigerator The may fall or spill and cause injury fire or electric shock when opening or closing the door It may cause explosion or fire Supply the refrigerator with drinkable water only only for the model with the dispenser...

Page 8: ...lities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given 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 a solid and level floor Installing it in an unstable place may cause death by falling over the refrigerator when opening...

Page 9: ...his will freezer the contents and break the bottle to possibly resulting in injury Do not put any living animal or non edible plants in the refrigerator Do not insert the hands into the ice bucket or the ice dispenser Operating the ice maker may cause injury Pull out the power plug not by grasping the plug not the cord of its end Not doing so can cause electric shock short circuit or fire from the...

Page 10: ...refrigerator you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed below The locations of the features shown below may not match your model Digital Sensor Control Modular Door Bins Shelves Crisper Keeps fruits and vegetable fresh and crisper Glide N Serve Automatic Icemaker Ice Bin Pull out Drawer Durabase Divider Dairy Bin M Mullion A B C D E F G H I J K L A L B C D E F K B G H I J ...

Page 11: ...y Turn the leveling screws clockwise to raise the unit counterclockwise to lower it 2 Install this appliance in an area where the temperature is between 13 C and 43 C If the temperature around the appliance is too low or high cooling ability may be adversely affected 3 Too small a distance from adjacent items may result in lowered freezing capability and increased electricity consumption charges A...

Page 12: ...gerator Handle 3 32 2 4mm Allen wrench and remove the handle NOTE If the handle mounting fasteners need to be tightened or removed use a 1 4 6 4mm Allen wrench handle NOTE Loosen the set screws with the 2 Removing Freezer Drawer Handle Loosen the set screws located on the lower side of the handle with the 1 8 3 2mm Allen wrench and remove the If the handle mounting fasteners need to be tightened o...

Page 13: ...tners and tighten the set screws with the 3 32 2 4mm Allen wrench NOTE If the handle mounting fasteners need to be tightened or removed use a 1 4 6 4mm Allen wrench Mounting Fasteners w w WARNING When the customer takes apart the handle or assemble it from a refrigerator please be cautious of following things Hold the handle with your own hand to make sure not to drop the handle to the floor or in...

Page 14: ...ever latch 7 IMPORTANT When lifting the hinge free of the latch be careful that the door does not fall forward Lift the door from the middle hinge pin and remove the door Place the door inside facing up on a non scratching surface 1 2 3 5 6 7 4 To remove the right refrigerator door Open the door Remove the top hinge cover screw 1 Use a flat blade screwdriver to lift the tabs on the front underside...

Page 15: ...the top hinge 1 over the hinge lever latch 2 and into place Rotate the lever 3 counterclockwise to secure the hinge Insert and tighten the cover screw 4 2 Install the left side door Lower the door onto middle hinge pin Fit the top hinge 1 over the hinge lever latch 2 and into place Rotate the lever 3 clockwise to secure the hinge Install the grounding screw 4 and connect all the wire harnesses 5 3...

Page 16: ...with your thumbs to lift it up Separate the left and right rail cover Remove the screws 2 of the rail on both sides With both hands hold both sides of the door and pull it up to separate it from the rails With both hands hold the center bar and push it in to let both rails fitted simultaneously CAUTION When you remove the drawer do not hold the handle If it may come off and it could cause personal...

Page 17: ...ultaneously Hook door supports 1 into rail tabs 2 Lower door into final position and tighten the screws 3 Align the top holes of the rail cover with the top holes of the door supports to assemble the rail covers With the drawer pulled out to full extension insert the lower basket 4 in the rail assembly WARNING To prevent accidental child and pet entrapment or suffocation risk DO NOT allow them to ...

Page 18: ...eling legs This makes it easier to adjust the legs 3 Open both doors again and check to make sure that they close easily If not tilt the refrigerator slightly more to the rear by turning both leveling screws clockwise It may take several more turns and you should turn both leveling screws the same amount 4 Re adjust if necessary 5 Replace the base cover NOTE Your new refrigerator is uniquely desig...

Page 19: ...r 24 hours one day to stabilize Then adjust the compartment temperature as desired Freezer control 21 C to 13 C When the setting is at a lower number the freezer compartment becomes colder But the refrigerator compartment becomes warmer because less cold air flows into the refrigerator Express Freeze Press the Express Freeze key and the LED will turn on This function will remain activated for 24 h...

Page 20: ...g on a refrigerator shelf Remove store wrapping and trim or tear off bruised and discolored areas Wash in cold water and drain Place in plastic bag or plastic container and store in crisper Place in plastic bags or plastic container and store in crisper Use fresh fish and shellfish the same day purchased Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or aluminum foil Plastic containers with tight lids can also...

Page 21: ...tic containers Containers without tight lids Wax paper or wax coated freezer wrap Thin semi permeable wrap w CAUTION Do not keep beverage cans or plastic food containers in the freezer compartment They may be break if they freezer Freezing Your freezer will not quick freeze any large quantity of food Do not put more unfrozen food into the freezer than will freeze within 24 hours Leave enough space...

Page 22: ...atter into small pebble sized pieces NOTE Glass shelves are heavy Use special care when removing them to avoid dropping them Adjusting Shelves Remove shelves from the shipping position and replace shelves in the position you want To remove a shelf Tilt up the front of the shelf in the direction of 1 and lift it in the direction of 2 Pull the shelf out To reinstall a shelf Tilt the front of the she...

Page 23: ...e crisper cover 2 Pull the glass up and out GLIDE N SERVE The Glide N Serve provides storage space with a variable temperature control that keeps the compartment colder than refrigerator This drawer can be used for large party trays deli items or beverages but this drawer can t be used for vegetable Controls The control regulates the air temperature in the drawer Set control level to Cold print on...

Page 24: ...OT adjust a bin that is loaded with food CAUTION DO NOT allow children to play with baskets Sharp corners on baskets could cause injury DAIRY BIN 1 To remove the dairy bin simply lift it and pull straight out 2 To replace the dairy bin slide it in above the desired location and push down until it stops ICE BIN 1 To separate the ice bin pull out the drawer as much as possible 2 Gently lift and pull...

Page 25: ...nough open space for children or pets to crawl inside To prevent accidental child and pet entrapment or suffocation risk DO NOT allow them to play inside of drawer PULL OUT DRAWER 25 1 2 To remove the drawer push the tabs located on the front inside surface of each rail Next gently lift the rear left and right sides of the drawer and pull it out To reinstall pull out both rails to full extension I...

Page 26: ... mild detergent in warm water Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth INSIDE WALLS allow freezer to warm up so cloth won t stick To help remove odors you can wash the inside of the refrigerator with a mixture of baking soda and warm water Mix 2 tablespoons baking soda to 1 quart of water 26 g soda to 1 liter water Be sure the baking soda is completely dissolved so do...

Page 27: ... them open far enough for air to get in This stops odor and mold from building up WHEN YOU MOVE When you are moving your refrigerator to a new home follow these steps to prepare it for the move 1 Remove all food from the refrigerator and pack all frozen food in dry ice 2 Depending on your model turn the thermostat control refrigerator control to OFF See the Setting the Controls section 3 Unplug th...

Page 28: ...dy taste stale and shrink WHEN YOU SHOULD SET THE ICEMAKER POWER SWITCH TO O OFF When the water supply will be shut off for several hours When the ice bucket is removed for more than a minute or two When the refrigerator will not be used for several days NORMAL SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR The icemaker water valve will buzz as the icemaker fills with water If the power switch is in the I on position it wil...

Page 29: ...n 5sec If water pressure does not reach the rating 147kPa 1 5kgf cm or below it is necessary to purchase a separate pressure pump for normal automatic icing and cool water dispensing Keep the total length of the feed water pipe tube within 8 m and be careful not to bend sharply or kink tube If the tube is 8 m or longer it may cause trouble Ensure the feed water pipe is not installed close to any h...

Page 30: ...r circulating the air through the refrigerator and freezer compartments As each cycle ends you may hear a gurgling sound due to the refrigerant flowing in your refrigerator Contraction and expansion of the inside walls may cause a popping noise Water dripping on the defrost heater during a defrost cycle may cause a sizzling sound You may hear air being forced over the condenser by the condenser fa...

Page 31: ...igerator to run longer in order to cool the refrigerator back down Adding a large amount of food warms the refrigerator See the Food Storage Guide section on page 20 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 The refrigerator will take up to 24 hours to cool c...

Page 32: ...FFICULT TO OPEN Then Discard first few batches of ice to avoid discolored or off flavored ice Throw away old ice and make new supply Rewrap foods since odors may migrate to the ice if food is not wrapped properly A filter may need to be installed or replaced to eliminate taste and odor problems See Care and Cleaning section on pages 26 27 Empty and wash bin Discard old cubes Refer to the Understan...

Page 33: ...he door is opened the faster the humidity builds up and the more warm air the refrigerator must cool In order to keep the refrigerator cool 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 Setting the Controls section on page 19 Wait 24 hours for temperatures to stabilize or even ...

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