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INSTALLATION

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INSTALLATION

Installation Overview

Please read the following installation instructions first after purchasing this product or transporting 
it to another location. 

 NOTE

Connect to potable water supply only.

1  Unpacking your  

refrigerator

4  Connecting the 

water supply and 

water line

2  Choosing the proper 

location

5  Leveling and Door  

Alignment

3  Disassembling/Assembling

Содержание LPCS34886C

Страница 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 LPCS34886C www lg com ENGLISH ...

Страница 2: ...atures 26 Automatic Icemaker 28 Storing Food 28 Food Preservation Location 29 Food Storage Tips 29 Storing Frozen Food 30 Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves 30 Detaching the Shelf 30 Assembling the Shelf 31 Using the Folding Shelf 31 When Closing the Door 32 Big Fresh Zone 32 Removing the Big Fresh Zone drawer 32 Assembling the Big Fresh Zone drawer 33 Removing Assembling the Fresh Zone compartmen...

Страница 3: ...mains open If a refrigerator door or freezer door is left open for more than 60 seconds a warning alarm sounds at 30 second intervals until it is closed Ice Plus Ice production can be increased by approximately 20 percent when the freezer section is maintained at the coldest temperature for a 24 hour period Auto Closing Hinge The refrigerator doors close automatically with a slight push The door o...

Страница 4: ...duct 115V 60Hz AC only 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 the unit falling y y Use DO NOT allow children to climb stand or hang on the refrigerator doors or on the shelves in the y y refrigerator They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves...

Страница 5: ...g parts of the ejector y y mechanism 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 Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment with wet or damp hands when your y y refrigerator is in operation Do not put glass containers glass bottles or soda in the freezer y y This applianc...

Страница 6: ... not store articles on the top of the appliance y y Maintenance Do not use strong detergents like wax or thinners for cleaning Clean with a soft cloth y y Wipe foreign objects such as dust and water off the prongs of the power plug and contact y y areas regularly Do not store disassemble or repair the refrigerator by yourself y y Remove any dust or foreign matter from the power plug pins y y Do no...

Страница 7: ... may differ depending on the model Refrigerator Exterior LED Display Displays the refrigerator and freezer s target temperatures and the water filter condition Right Door in Door Release Button Refrigerator Preserves food Freezer Preserves frozen food Control Panel Sets the refrigerator and freezer temperatures and the water filter condition Left Door in Door Release Lever ...

Страница 8: ...ient storage area for frequently used items that require easy access Door In Door Case A convenient storage area for frequently used items that require easy access Folding Shelf Cheese Butter Bin Cheese butter and Condiment bins that are specially designed for these items making spreading butter and slicing cheese easier Condiment Bin Water filter Purifies water NOTE The filter should be replaced ...

Страница 9: ...on instructions first after purchasing this product or transporting it to another location Note Connect to potable water supply only 1 Unpacking your refrigerator 4 Connecting the water supply and water line 2 Choosing the proper location 5 Leveling and Door Alignment 3 Disassembling Assembling ...

Страница 10: ...t product improvements Bottom freezer refrigerator model LPCS34886C Description French door refrigerator Electrical requirements 115 VAC 60 Hz Min Max Water pressure 20 120 psi 138 827 kPa Dimensions 35 7 8 W X 36 3 8 D X 73 1 4 H 51 Door Open 912 mm W X 923 mm D X 1858 5 mm H 1293 mm Door Open Net weight 392 lb 178 kg ...

Страница 11: ...emove tape or glue These products can damage the surface of your refrigerator Refrigerator shelves are installed in the shipping position Please reinstall shelves according to your individual storage needs The refrigerator should always be plugged y y into its own individual properly grounded electrical outlet rated for 115 Volts 60 Hz AC only and fused at 15 or 20 amperes This provides the best p...

Страница 12: ...ing capability and increased electricity consumption charges Allow at least 24 inches 61 cm in front of the refrigerator to open the doors and at least 2 inches 5 08 cm between the back of the refrigerator and the wall Removing Assembling the Doors 2 5 08 cm 24 61 cm Removing the Left Refrigerator Door 1 Remove the screw from the hinge cover at the top of the refrigerator Lift the hook not visible...

Страница 13: ...atch Caution Place the door inside facing up on a non scratching surface Removing the Right Refrigerator Door 1 Remove the top hinge cover screw Lift the hook not visible located at the bottom of the front side of the cover with a flat 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 L...

Страница 14: ...sing it from the lower hinge 3 Tighten the inner hinge bolt Removing the Freezer Doors 1 Remove the inner hinge bolt 2 Twist the hinge to raise the pivoting end so that the door can be lifted off Assembling the Freezer Doors 1 Lower the door onto the lower hinge pin 2 Position the middle hinge pin in place to hold the door and insert the inner hinge bolt Lower hinge Lower hinge ...

Страница 15: ... 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 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 3 Connect the wire harness ...

Страница 16: ...refrigerator door onto the middle hinge 2 Fit the hinge over the hinge lever latch and slot it into place Rotate the lever clockwise and fasten the hinge Assembling the Left Refrigerator Door 3 Connect all the wire harnesses Hinge Lever Latch 4 Make sure that the door switch located inside the cover is tightly connected Place the cover in its position and tighten the cover screw ...

Страница 17: ...s without a water filter and 40 120 psi or 276 827 kPa or 2 8 8 4 kgf cm on models with a water filter If a reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected to your cold water supply this water line installation is not covered by the refrigerator warranty Follow the instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive water damage If a reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected t...

Страница 18: ...e cutter and then use a compression fitting Shutoff valve y y to connect to the cold water line The shutoff valve should have a water inlet with a minimum inside diameter of 5 32 in at the point of connection to the COLD WATER LINE Saddle type shutoff valves are included in many water supply kits Before purchasing make sure a saddle type valve complies with your local plumbing codes Water Line Ins...

Страница 19: ...gerator to move out from the wall after installation 7 CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE Place the compression nut and ferrule sleeve for the 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 8 FLUSH OUT THE TUBING Turn the main water supply on and flush out the tubing until the wate...

Страница 20: ...er 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 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 y...

Страница 21: ...r installing plug the refrigerator s power cord into a 3 prong grounded outlet and push the refrigerator into the final position Your refrigerator has two front leveling legs one on the right and one on the left Adjust the legs to alter the tilt from front to back or side to side If your refrigerator seems unsteady or you want the doors to close more easily adjust the refrigerator s tilt using the...

Страница 22: ...ng nut 2 Use the narrower side of the spanner to turn the adjustment hinge pin clockwise or counterclockwise and adjust the gap difference between the refrigerator and the freezer door 3 After the door heights are adjusted completely tighten the locking nut by turning it counterclockwise Caution Do not adjust the hinge pin height level too much The hinge pin can fall out Range of height adjustment...

Страница 23: ...he power supply is connected before use Read the Turning On The Power section 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 for the refrigerator to cool Allow your refrigerator to run for at least two to three hours before putting food in it Check the flow of cold air in the freezer compartment to...

Страница 24: ...zer Temperature Indicates the set temperature of the freezer compartment in Celsius C or Fahrenheit F To change the temperature mode from F to C or vice versa press and hold the Refrigerator and Freezer temperature buttons simultaneously for approximately five seconds The temperature indication on the display window switches between Celsius and Fahrenheit Fresh Air Filter The Fresh Air Filter help...

Страница 25: ...ction is now enabled To disable the y y Lock function press and hold the Lock button for approximately three seconds Caution Display Mode For Store Use Only The Display Mode disables all cooling in the refrigerator and freezer sections to conserve energy while on display in a retail store When activated OFF will display on the control panel and the display will remain on for 20 seconds To deactiva...

Страница 26: ...til the problem is corrected Do not use the Icemaker without the Ice y y Storage Bin Caution Automatic Icemaker Depending on the model some of the following functions may not be available Ice is made in the automatic icemaker The icemaker will produce 12 cubes per cycle approximately 100 cubes in a 24 hour period depending on freezer compartment temperature room temperature number of door openings...

Страница 27: ... the icemaker off You will hear the sound of cubes y y dropping into the bin and water running in the pipes as the icemaker refills Preparing For Vacation Turn the icemaker off and shut off the water supply to the refrigerator If the ambient temperature is expected to drop below freezing have a qualified technician drain the water supply system to prevent serious property damage due to flooding ca...

Страница 28: ... If the refrigerator door or freezer drawer is opened too often warm air may penetrate the refrigerator y y and raise its temperature It can also increase the cost to run the appliance Do not overfill or pack items too tightly into door bins Doing so may cause damage to the bin or y y personal injury if items are removed with excessive force The temperature inside the EasyReach is slightly lower t...

Страница 29: ...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...

Страница 30: ...rs y y Containers without tight lids y y Wax paper or wax coated freezer wrap y y Thin semi permeable wrap y y Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet your individual storage needs Your model may have either glass or wire shelves Adjusting the shelves to fit items of different heights will make finding the exact item you want easier Doing so will ...

Страница 31: ...s shelves with y y warm water while they are cold Shelves may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes or impact Glass shelves are heavy Use special y y care when removing them Caution To reduce the risk of door scratches y y and breaking the center door mullion make sure that the refrigerator door mullion is always folded in The door alarm will sound every 30 y y seconds if the door remains...

Страница 32: ...removing and assembling the drawers Big Fresh Zone Removing the Big Fresh Zone Drawer 1 Pull the drawer out to full extension 2 Lift the front of the drawer up to remove it from its guides and pull straight out Assembling the Big Fresh Zone Drawer 1 Slightly tilt up the front of the drawer and insert the rollers on the sides into the guides 2 Gently push the drawer in while lowering it into place ...

Страница 33: ...helves Remove all contents from the Fresh Zone drawers 2 Lift the Fresh Zone drawers with both hands and gently pull them toward you 3 Grabbing the back of the Fresh Zone compartment with one hand tilt the compartment up and then remove it while tilted Assembling the Fresh Zone compartment 1 Lift the Fresh Zone compartment at an angle and place it into the refrigerator compartment 2 Lift the Fresh...

Страница 34: ...ly cooler than the shelf or door bin areas so they are a convenient place to store dairy snacks or other small items you want to keep especially cold They are also a handy place to defrost meat Open and close by pulling the handle Caution Do not allow children to hang from the bin y y when it is open or closed Doing so will damage the bin and could cause injury Tilt Bin Store vegetables here that ...

Страница 35: ...ks better To access the left Door in Door compartment lift the lever under the left refrigerator door until the compartment opens with a click To access the right Door in Door compartment press the door button on the right refrigerator door until you hear a click Press until you hear the click Door In Door Right Door In Door Left Left case cannot be opened Push on marked area to open right case Op...

Страница 36: ... page 37 for instructions on moving the EasyLift bin 4 Remove the screws on both sides of the Door in Door compartment Caution Remove contents from the Door in Door compartments before disassembly 1 The Door in Door on the left is installed separately above the Tilt Bin The Door in Door on the right is a single large unit To remove either Door in Door case lift up and pull out After removing the l...

Страница 37: ... or down to avoid damaging the bin or food containers Caution The drawers are heavy Always use two y y hands when removing or assembling the drawers to avoid product damage or personal injury Always open the freezer doors completely y y before removing or assembling the drawers Freezer Drawer Use the upper compartments to store packaged frozen foods and frequently used foods Use the lower compartm...

Страница 38: ... doors completely y y before removing or assembling the drawers Assembling the Freezer Drawer 1 Raise the front of the drawer slightly and insert the rollers on the drawer s sides into the guides in the freezer compartment 2 Gently push the drawer in while lowering it into place Removing the Ice Storage Bin 1 Pull the upper drawer open to full extension 2 Lift up the Ice Storage Bin ...

Страница 39: ...er etc Do not store ice cream or foods intended for long term storage in the Freezer Door Bins To remove the door bins hold the bin with both hands and lift up to remove it To replace the door bin align both sides of the bin with the guides and push the bin down until it snaps into place Assembling the Ice Storage Bin 1 With the upper drawer pulled out to full extension insert the Ice Storage Bin ...

Страница 40: ...rm up so the cloth will not 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 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 dete...

Страница 41: ...urn 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 It is recommended that you replace the water filter Ap y y proximately every six months When the water filter indicator turns on y y When the water dispenser output y y decreases...

Страница 42: ...er filter Take the new water filter out of its packing and remove the protective cover from the o rings With the water filter tabs in the horizontal position push the new water filter into the manifold hole until it stops Rotate the water filter up into position and close the cover The cover will click when closed correctly 3 Water Filter Bypass Plug Keep the water filter bypass plug You MUST use ...

Страница 43: ...9282 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 0005...

Страница 44: ...ted 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 ho...

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Страница 46: ...0 243 0000 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 Diagnosis Using Smart Diagnosis...

Страница 47: ...ore 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 requiring the compressor to run longer in order to cool the refrigerator back down In order t...

Страница 48: ... The refrigerator should not be operated in temperatures above 110 F 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 ...

Страница 49: ...densation 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 ...

Страница 50: ...sary 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 20 120 psi or 138 827 kPa or 1 4 8 4 kgf cm on models without a water filt...

Страница 51: ...zer compartment for normal ice production is 0 F If the freezer temperature is warmer ice production will be affected Small or hollow ice cubes 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...

Страница 52: ...pply Reverse osmosis filtration systems can reduce the water pressure below the minimum amount and result in icemaker issues Refer to the Water Pressure 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 odo...

Страница 53: ...mal Operation 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 Air is being forced over the condenser by the cond...

Страница 54: ...cult 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 i...

Страница 55: ...ITY OR 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 CON...

Страница 56: ...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...

Страница 57: ... SHALL 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 I...

Страница 58: ... 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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