LG SXS Refrigerator User's Guide

Introduction

Entry

The model and serial numbers are found on the inner case or back of the refrigerator compartment of this unit. These numbers are unique to this unit and not available to others. Record the requested information here and retain this guide as a permanent record of your purchase. Staple your receipt here.

• Date of purchase:
• Dealer:
• Dealer address:
• Dealer phone no.:
• Model no.:
• Serial no.:

Important Safety Instruction

• Before use, this refrigerator must be properly installed and located in accordance with the installation instructions in this manual.
• Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull it straight out from the outlet.
• When moving your appliance away from the wall, be careful not to roll over the power cord or to damage it in any way. Do not crush or damage the water line.
• After your refrigerator is in operation, do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment, particularly when your hands are damp or wet. Skin could adhere to these extremely cold surfaces.
• Unplug the power cord from the power outlet for cleaning or other requirements. Never touch it with wet hands because you can get an electric shock or be injured.
• Never damage, bend, kink, pull out, or twist the power cord because damage to the power cord can cause product failure, fire, or electric shock. If you have doubts the appliance is properly grounded, consult a qualified electrician.
• Never place glass products in the freezer because they may be broken from expansion when their contents are frozen.
• Never put your hands within the ice storage bin of the automatic icemaker. You can be injured by the operation of the automatic icemaker.
• The appliance is not intended for use by young children without supervision. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Never allow anyone to climb, sit, stand, or hang on the door. These actions may damage the refrigerator and even tip it over, causing severe personal injury.

Recommended Grounding Method

Before you move your refrigerator into its final location, it is important to make sure you have the proper electrical connection:

• A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15, or 20 ampere fused, grounded electrical supply is required. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only your refrigerator be provided. Use an outlet that cannot be turned off by a switch. Do not use an extension cord.

Accessibility of Supply Plug

The refrigerator-freezer should be so positioned that the supply plug is accessible for quick disconnection in the event of an emergency.

Supply Cord Replacement Warning

• 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 any hazard.
• Do not modify or extend the Power Cord length. It will cause electric shock or fire.

Child Entrapment Warning

DANGER: Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer: Take off the doors but leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside. The appliance is not intended for use by young children without supervision. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

Don't Store

Don't store or use gasoline or other flammable vapor and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

Grounding (Earthing)

In the event of an electric short circuit, grounding (earthing) reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. In order to prevent possible electric shock, this appliance must be grounded. Improper use of the grounding plug can result in an electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or service person if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if you have doubts on whether the appliance is properly grounded.

Identification of Parts

Freezer Compartment

• Door Rack
• Automatic Icemaker
• Lamp
• Shelf (steel or glass)
• Jet Freezing
• Door Rack
• Drawer
• Door Rack
• Lower Cover

Refrigerator Compartment

• Dairy Corner
• Water Filter
• Lamp
• Shelf
• Wine holder
• Shelf
• Snack Drawer
• Egg Box
• Lamp
• Vegetable Drawer
• Door Rack
• Optichill

NOTE

If you find some parts missing from your unit, they may be parts only used in other models. (i.e. the Optichill is not included in all models)

Installation

Select a Good Location

Where to Locate

1. Place your appliance where it is easy to use.
2. Avoid placing the unit near heat sources, direct sunlight, or moisture.
3. To avoid vibrations, the appliance must be leveled.
4. Do not install this refrigerator in areas where the ambient temperature is below 41°F. It will have an adverse effect on performance.

Method to remove protection film (Some Model)

1. Grasp the handles with both hands and hold them upward to remove.
2. Entirely remove the protection film adhered to the external surface of the door.
3. Assemble the fixing bracket on the both ends of the handle to the fixing bolt of the door and lower the handle downward until it is entirely fixed.

Door removal

Warning

Electric Shock Hazard: Disconnect electrical supply to refrigerator before installing. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury.

If your entrance door is too narrow for the refrigerator to pass through, remove the refrigerator door and pass the refrigerator laterally.

Remove Lower Cover and Water Feed Tube

Remove the lower cover by lifting upward, and then pull up the water feed tube while pressing the area shown in the figure to the right.

NOTE

• If a tube end is deformed or abraded, trim the part away.
• Disconnecting the tube under the door causes about 1.5 liters water to flow out. Please put up a big container to prevent it.

Remove the Freezer Compartment Door

1. Remove the hinge cover by loosening the screws. Disconnect all connections except the ground line.
2. Remove the keeper by rotating it counter clockwise and then lifting the upper hinge up.

NOTE

When removing the upper hinge, be careful that the door does not fall forward.

3. Remove the freezer compartment door by lifting it upward. This time, the door should be lifted enough for the water feed tube to be completely pulled out.

NOTE

After removing the door, take it into the kitchen where you are installing the refrigerator. Lay it down on a blanket and be careful to avoid damaging the water feed tube.

Remove the Refrigerator Door

1. Loosen the hinge cover screws and remove the cover. Remove connection wire, if any, except for the ground line.
2. Remove keeper by rotating it clockwise and then remove the upper hinge by lifting it up.
3. Remove the refrigerator compartment door by lifting it up.

Move the Refrigerator

Push the refrigerator sideways through the entrance door as shown in the right picture.

Door replacement

Mount the doors in the reverse order of removal after the refrigerator is brought to the installation area.

Feed water tube installation

Before Installation

Warning

• Automatic icemaker operation needs water pressure of 21.3~121psi(lb/inch²) (That is, a 7oz. paper cup will be filled within 3 sec.).
• If water pressure does not reach the rated 21.3psi(lb/inch²) 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 water feed tube within 40 feet and be careful not to bend or kink the tube. If the tube is longer than 40 feet, the icemaker and water dispenser will not operate properly.
• Install the water feed tube at a place free from heat.
• Connect to potable water supply only.
• Refer to instructions with water filter kit for installation.

Water Connection Instruction Guide

Connecting the Refrigerator to a Water Source

Warning

Read all directions carefully before you begin.

Connect to potable water supply only.

IMPORTANT

• If operating the refrigerator before installing the water connection, turn icemaker to the OFF position to prevent operation without water.
• All installations must be in accordance with local plumbing code requirements.
• Use copper tubing and check for leaks.
• Install copper tubing only in areas where temperatures will remain above freezing.
• It may take up to 24 hours for your icemaker to begin producing ice.

Tools Required

• Standard screwdriver
• 7/16-inch and 1/2-inch open-end wrenches or two adjustable wrenches
• 1/4-inch nut driver
• 1/4-inch drill bit
• Hand drill or electric drill (properly grounded)

Cold Water Supply

NOTE

• Your refrigerator dealer has a kit available with a 1/4-inch saddle-type shut-off valve, a union, and copper tubing. Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve complies with your local plumbing codes. Do not use a piercing-type or 3/16-inch saddle valve which reduces water flow and clogs more easily.
• 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 30~120psi(lb/inch²)

Connect the Tubing to Water Line

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Turn OFF main water supply. Turn on the nearest faucet to relieve the pressure on the line. It may help to open an outside faucet to allow the water to drain from the line in the house.
3. Find a 1/2-inch to 1-1/4-inch vertical COLD water pipe near the refrigerator:

NOTE

• Horizontal pipe will work, but the following precaution must be taken: Drill on the top of the pipe, not the bottom. This will help keep water away from the drill. This also keeps normal sediment from collecting in the valve.

4. To determine the length of copper tubing you will need, measure from the connection on the lower left rear of the refrigerator to the water pipe. Add 7 feet (2.1m) to allow for moving refrigerator for cleaning. Use 1/4-inch O.D. (outside diameter) copper tubing. Be sure both ends of copper tubing are cut square.
5. Using a drill, drill a 1/4-inch hole in the cold water pipe you have selected.
6. Fasten shut-off valve to cold water pipe with pipe clamp. Be sure outlet end is solidly in the 1/4-inch drilled hole in the water pipe and that the washer is under the pipe clamp. Tighten packing nut. Tighten the pipe clamp screws carefully and evenly so washer makes a watertight seal. Do not overtighten or you may crush the copper tubing, especially if soft (coiled) copper tubing is used. Now you are ready to connect the copper tubing.
7. Slip compression sleeve and compression nut on copper tubing as shown. Insert end of tubing into outlet end squarely as far as it will go. Screw compression nut onto outlet end with adjustable wrench. Do not over tighten.
8. Place the free end of the tubing into a container or sink, and turn ON main water supply and flush out tubing until water is clear. Turn OFF shutoff valve on the water pipe. Coil the copper tubing as shown below.

Operation Instruction Guide

Connect the Tubing to the Refrigerator

Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet.

• If your refrigerator does not have a water filter, we recommend installing one. If your water supply has sand or particles that could clog the screen of the refrigerator's water valve. Install the filter in the water line near the refrigerator.

1. Remove the plastic flexible cap from the water valve.
2. Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the end of the tubing as shown.
3. Insert the end of the copper tubing into the connection as far as possible. While holding the tubing, tighten the fitting.

Tighten any connections that leak.

Turn the Water On at the Shutoff Valve

• 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.

Automatic Ice maker

• Set the icemaking stop switch to the ON position. The icemaker will not begin to operate until it reaches its operating temperature of 15 °F (-9 °C). It will then begin operation automatically if the icemaking stop switch is in the ON position.
• The automatic icemaker can automatically make 8 cubes at a time, 120~150 pieces per day. This quantity may vary by circumstance, including ambient temperature, door opening, freezer load. etc.
• Icemaking stops when the ice storage bin is full.
• If you don't want to use automatic icemaker, turn the icemaker switch to OFF. If you want to use automatic ice-maker again, change the switch to ON.

NOTE

It is normal to hear a noise when ice drops into the ice storage bin.

When Icemaker Does Not Operate Smoothly

• Ice is clumped together
• When ice is clumped together, take the ice clumps out of the ice storage bin, break them into small pieces, and then place them into the ice storage bin again.
• When the icemaker produces too small or clumped ice, the amount of water supplied to the ice maker must be adjusted. Contact the service center.
• If ice is not used frequently, it may clump together.

Power failure

• Water may drop into the freezer compartment. Take the ice storage bin out and discard all the ice. Dry the bin and replace it. After the machine is powered again, crushed ice will be automatically selected.

The unit is newly installed

• It takes about 12 hours for a newly installed refrigerator to make ice. Throw away the ice.
• The first ice and water may include particles or odor from the feed water pipe or feed water box. This is also necessary if the refrigerator has not been used for a long time.

CAUTION

• Never store beverage cans or other foods in ice storage bin for the purpose of rapid cooling. Such actions may damage the automatic ice maker.
• Never remove the icemaker cover.
• Shake the bin occasionally to cause the ice to settle. Ice may pile up just around the icemaker causing the icemaker to think that the ice storage bin is full.
• If discolored ice is dispensed, contact an Authorized Service Center immediately. Do not use the ice or water until the problem is corrected.

Jet Freezer

Please select this function for prompt freezer.

• "OFF→ EXPRESS JET→ OFF" or "OFF→ON→ OFF" is repeated whenever pressing EXPRESSJET FRZ button.
• The arrow mark graphic remains at the On status after flickering 4 times when selecting Special Refrigeration On
• Prompt freezer function automatically turns off after a fixed time passes.
• JET FRZ : Not applicable to all models.

Lock

This button stops operation of different button and dispenser function.

• Locking or Release is repeated whenever the LOCK is pressed more than 3 seconds.
• If you use the LOCK button, none of the other buttons will work until you unlock them.

Height Adjustment

If the freezer compartment door is lower than the refrigerator compartment door

Level the door by inserting flat ( - type) driver into the groove of the left height adjusting screw and rotating it clockwise.

If the freezer compartment door is higher than the refrigerator compartment door

Level the door by inserting flat ( - type) driver into the groove of the right height adjusting screw and rotating it clockwise.

After leveling the door height

The refrigerator doors will close smoothly by adjusting the height adjusting screw. If the doors do not close correctly, performance may be affected.

Next

1. Wipe off all dust accumulated during shipping and clean your appliance thoroughly.
2. Install accessories such as the ice cube box, cover evaporating tray, etc., in their proper places. They are packed together to prevent possible damage during shipping.
3. Connect the power supply cord (or plug) to the outlet. Use this appliance on a dedicated circuit.

Operation

Starting

When your refrigerator is first installed, allow it to stabilize at normal operating temperatures for 2-3 hours prior to filling it with fresh or frozen foods. If operation is interrupted, wait 5 minutes before restarting.

Adjusting The Temperatures and Functions

Function display board

• EXPRESS FRZ (EXPRESS)
• CUBE
• WATER (JET)
• DIGITAL CONTROL
• FRZ TEMP
• REF TEMP
• FILTER
• FILTER RESET
• ROOM TEMPERATURE
• LOCK

DISPENSER & BUTTON

• EXPRESS/JET FRZ DISPENSER
• FREEZER
• REFRIGERATOR
• FILTER/LIGHT
• LOCK

Controls

• Buzzer sound mute Mode
• Display Power saving Mode
• Change Display Degree from Fahrenheit to Centigrade Mode

Modes

1. Buzzer sound mute Mode The buzzer sound is set to OFF. It activates by sounding the recognition sound of "Ding~” after pressing and holding "Express FRZ" button more than 5 seconds. It inactivates when resetting the mode power.
2. Display Power saving Mode It places display in standby mode until door is opened. Press "Freezer” and “Express FRZ” buttons simultaneously to turn all leds ON and then OFF with the recognition sound of "Ding~" after 5 seconds. Once the mode activates, the display is OFF. Until door is opened or display button is pressed. When 30 seconds has elapsed after closing door or pressing button, the display turns OFF. To deactivate this mode is same as the activation methods. The mode inactivates when resetting the power.
3. To change temperature display from Fahrenheit to Celsius press and hold "FREEZER” and “REFRIGERATOR” buttons simultaneously for more than 5 seconds. Do the same to convert back to Celsius.

You can adjust temperature of freezer compartment and refrigerator Compartment.

Freezer Compartment temperature adjustment

Refrigerator Compartment temperature adjustment

* Whenever pressing button, setting is repeated in the order of (Middle) → (Middle Strong) → (Strong) → (Weak) → (Middle Weak).

■ The actual inner temperature varies depending on the food status, as the indicated setting temperature is the target temperature, not actual temperature within refrigerator.

■ Please adjust temperature as above after using refrigerator for minimum 2~3 days.

Dispenser selection

You can select water or ice.

• Please select water, Crushed ice, or cubed ice by pressing button as you desire.
• Please press the button gently by pushing in cup.
• You will hear a clap when the ice door closes after ice is dispensed.
• Reference: Hold your cup in place for a couple of seconds after dispensing ice or water so the last few drips go in your cup instead of on the floor.

Automatic Icemaker

• The automatic icemaker can automatically make 8 cubes at a time, 120~150 pieces per day. This quantity may vary by circumstance, including ambient temperature, door opening, freezer load. etc.
• Icemaking stops when the ice storage bin is full.
• If you don't want to use automatic icemaker, turn the icemaker switch to OFF. If you want to use automatic ice-maker again, change the switch to ON.

NOTE

It is normal that a noise is produced when ice drops into the ice storage bin.

When ice maker does not operate smoothly

• Ice is lumped together
• If the ice lumps together, take it out, break it apart, and put it back into the storage bin.
• When the ice maker produces too small or lumped together ice, the amount of water supplied to the ice maker needs to adjusted. Contact the service center.
• If ice is not used frequently, it may lump together.

Power failure

• Ice may drop into the 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 again, crushed ice will be automatically selected.

The unit is newly installed

• It takes about 12 hours for a newly installed refrigerator to make ice.

Jet Freezer

Please select this function for prompt freezer.

• "OFF→ EXPRESS JET→ OFF" or "OFF→ON→ OFF" is repeated whenever pressing EXPRESSJET FRZ button.
• The arrow mark graphic remains at the On status after flickering 4 times when selecting Special Refrigeration On
• Prompt freezer function automatically turns off after a fixed time passes.
• JET FRZ : Not applicable to all models.

Lock

This button stops operation of different button and dispenser function.

• Locking or Release is repeated whenever the LOCK is pressed more than 3 seconds.
• If you use the LOCK button, none of the other buttons will work until you unlock them.

The Other Functions

Ambient Temperature Display Window.

• Temperature is displayed only between 16°F ~ 120°F.
• Temperature less than 15°F is indicated with LO and temperature more than 121°F is indicated with HI.

Door open warning

• A warning tone will sound 3 times at thirty-second intervals if the refrigerator or freezer door is left open for more than sixty seconds.
• Please contact with the local service center if warning continue to sound even after closing the door.

Diagnosis (failure detection) function

• Diagnosis function automatically detects failure when failure is found in product during the use of refrigerator.
• If your refrigerator fails, do not turn off the power. Instead, contact a local Authorized service center or call our support line for assistance. Turning off the appliance will make it more difficult for the service technician to determine the problem.

How Ice/Cold Water is Supplied

Water is cooled while stored in the water tank in freezer door, and then sent to the dispenser. Ice is made in the automatic icemaker and sent to the dispenser divided into crushed or cubed ice.

How to Use Dispenser

• Select among crushed ice, water, and cubed ice and press the push switch with a glass or other container.

Water

• Light the water lamp by pressing the selection button.
• Water will be dispensed by pressing the push switch with a glass.

Crushed Ice

• Light the crushed ice lamp by pressing the selection button.
• Crushed ice will be dispensed by pressing the push switch with a glass.

Cubed Ice

• Light the cubed ice lamp by pressing the selection button.
• Cubed ice will be dispensed by pressing the push switch with a glass.

Filter Condition (filter replacement cycle) Display Function

LED

• There is a replacement indicator light for the water filter cartridge on the dispenser.
• Water filter needs replacement once every six months.
• Filter light comes on to let you know when to replace filter.
• After replace the filter, press and hold the lock button more than 3seconds. FILTER RESET, HOLD 3 SECS text turn off filter light.

Cautions

• Throw away the ice (about 20 pieces) and water (about 7 glasses) first made after refrigerator installation. This is also necessary when the refrigerator has not been used for a long time.
• Keep children away from the dispenser. Children may play with or damage the controls.
• Be careful that food does not block the ice passage. If foods are placed at the entrance of ice passage, the dispenser may malfunction. The passage may also become blocked with frost if only crushed ice is used. Remove the frost that accumulates.
• Storing cans or other items in the ice bin may damage the icemaker or the container may burst.
• 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.
• Keep your hands and tools out of the ice door and passage. You might break something or injure yourself.
• Never remove the ice maker cover.
• Shake the ice bin occasionally to level the ice in it. Sometimes the ice piles up near the icemaker, causing the icemaker to misread the bin level and stop producing ice.
• If discovered ice or water is dispensed, contact an Authorized service center immediately and discontinue use until the problem is corrected.
• Never use too narrow or deep glass. Ice may be jammed in ice passage and, thus, the refrigerator may be failed.
• Keep the glass at a proper distance from ice outlet. A glass too close to the outlet may hinder ice from coming out.

Suggestion on Food Storage

Location of Foods

(Refer to Identification of Parts)

• Wine Holder: Store wine.
• Snack Drawer: Store small foods such as bread, snacks, etc.
• Freezer Compartment Shelf: Store various frozen foods such as meat, fish, ice cream, frozen snacks, etc.
• Freezer Compartment Door Rack
  • Store small packed frozen food.
  • Temperature is likely to increase as door opens. So, do not store long-term food such ice cream, etc.
• Freezer Compartment Drawer
  • Store meat, fish, chicken, etc. after wrapping them with thin foil.
  • Store dry.
• Milk Product Corner: Store milk products such as butter, cheese, etc.
• Egg Bin: Place this egg box in the proper location.
• Refreshment Center: Store foods of frequent use such as beverage, etc.
• Refrigerator Compartment Shelf: Store side dishes or other foods at a proper distance.
• Refrigerator Compartment Door Rack: Store small packed food or beverages such as milk, juice, beer, etc.
• Vegetable Drawer: Store vegetables or fruits.

Storing Foods

Freezer Compartment

• Store fresh food in the refrigerator compartment. How food is frozen and thawed is an important factor in maintaining its freshness and flavor.
• Do not store food which spoils easily at low temperatures, such as bananas and melons.
• Allow hot food to cool prior to storing, placing hot food in the refrigerator could spoil other food, and lead to higher energy consumption.
• When storing the food, cover it with vinyl wrap or store in a container with a lid. This prevents moisture from evaporating, and helps food to keep its taste and nutrients.
• Do not block air vents with food. Smooth circulation of chilled air keeps refrigerator temperatures even.
• Do not open the door frequently. Opening the door lets warm air enter the refrigerator, and cause temperatures to rise.
• Never keep too much food in door rack because they may push against by inner racks so that the door cannot be fully closed.

Refrigerator Compartment

• Do not store bottles in the freezer compartment - they may break 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- especially made of metallic -, with wet hands and place glass products in the freezer compartment. - That's why you may have chilblains and they may be broken when their inner matters are frozen, causing personal injury.
• Avoid placing moist food in top refrigerator shelves, it could freeze from direct contact with chilled air.
• Always clean food prior to refrigeration. Vegetables and fruits should be washed and wiped, and packed food should be wiped, to prevent adjacent food from spoiling.
• When storing eggs in their storage rack or box, ensure that they are fresh, and always store them in an upright position, which keeps them fresh longer.

NOTE

If you keep the refrigerator in a hot and humid place, frequent opening of the door or storing a lot of vegetables in it may cause condensation to form. Remove the condensation with dust cloth free from care.

Care and Maintenance

How to Dismantle Parts

NOTE

• Dismantling is done in the reverse sequence of assembly.
• Be sure to unplug the power plug before dismantling and assembly. Never apply severe force to dismantle parts. Parts may be damaged.

Freezer Compartment Lamp

Separate the lamp by pulling it out while slightly striking and rotating ② the lamp cover. Turn the bulb counterclockwise. Max. 40 W bulb for refrigerator is used and can be purchased at a service center.

Dispenser Lamp

Seperate the lamp by pulling it out, and then remove the lamp. Max. 15 W bulb for refrigerator is used and can be purchased at a service center.

Freezer Compartment Shelf

To remove a shelf, lift the left part of the shelf a bit, push it to the direction, lift the right part to the direction, and take it out.

Door Rack and Support

Lift the door rack holding both sides and pull it out to direction.

Ice Storage Bin

Lift the ice shelf as shown in the right figure and pull it out 2. Hold the ice storage bin as shown in the right figure and pull it out ④ while slightly lifting it ③.

• It is recommended not to dismantle the ice storage bin unless it is necessary.
• Use both hands to remove the ice bin to avoid dropping it.
• If the ice bin does not slide into place easily, twist the drive device slightly.

After Dispenser Is Used

The water collector has no self-draining function. It should be cleaned regularly. Remove the cover by pulling the front side of water collector cover and dry it with a cloth.

Lamp in Refrigerator Compartment

To remove the lamp cover, press the protrusion under the lamp cover to the front and then pull the lamp cover out. Turn the bulb counterclockwise. Max. 40 W bulb for refrigerator is used and can be purchased at a service center.

NOTE

• Be sure to remove parts from the refrigerator door when removing the vegetable compartment, snack drawer, and refreshment center cover.

Vegetable Compartment Cover

• To remove the vegetable compartment cover, pull out the vegetable compartment a bit to the front, lift the front part of the vegetable compartment cover as shown by ②, and take it out.

Filter Replacement

• It is recommended that you replace the filter when the water filter indicator light turns on or your water dispenser or ice maker decreases noticeably.
• After changing the water filter cartridge, reset the water filter status display and indicator light by pressing and holding the BUTTON for 3 seconds.
• 1) Remove the old cartridge. Rotate the knob of the cartridge counter clockwise. When the cartridge is removed, you will feel it click out of place. Pull out the cartridge.

NOTE

• Replacing filter causes small amount of water(around 25cc) to flow out. Please put up a cup under the hole to prevent it.

• 2) Replace with a new cartridge. Take the new cartridge out of its packaging and remove protective cover from the o-rings. With cartridge knob in the vertical position, push the new filter cartridge into the cover until it stops. If you can't turn the filter from side to side, it isn't fully inserted. Push it in firmly and twist it into place. You will hear the snap when it clicks into place. Using its handle, twist the cartridge clockwise about 1/4 turn. You will hear the snap when it clicks into place.
• 3) Flushing the Water System After Replacing Filter. Dispense water through the water dispenser for 3 minutes to purge the system.

General Information

Vacation Time

During average length vacations, you will probably find it best to leave the refrigerator in operation. Place freezable items in freezer for longer life.

When you plan to store the refrigerator, remove all food, disconnect the power cord, clean the interior thoroughly, and Block the doors open to prevent mold and mildew. Be certain the stored refrigerator does not present a child entrapment danger.

Power Failure

Most power failures that are corrected in an hour or two will not affect your refrigerator temperatures. However, you should minimize the number of door openings while the power is off.

If You Move

Remove or securely fasten down all loose items inside the refrigerator. To avoid damaging the height adjusting screws, turn them all the way into the base.

Anti-Condensation Pipe

The outside wall of the refrigerator cabinet may sometimes get warm, especially just after installation. Don't be alarmed. This is due to the anti-condensation pipe, which pumps hot refrigerant to prevent sweating on the outer cabinet wall.

Cleaning

It is important that your refrigerator be kept clean to prevent undesirable odors. Spilled food should be wiped up immediately, since it may acidify and stain plastic surfaces if allowed to settle.

Exterior

Use a lukewarm solution of mild soap or detergent to clean the durable finish of your refrigerator. Wipe with a clean damp cloth and then dry.

Interior

Regular cleaning is recommended. Wash all compartments with a baking soda solution or a mild detergent and warm water. Rinse and dry.

After Cleaning

Please verify that the power cord is not damaged, power plug is not overheated, or power plug is well inserted into the power consent.

Warning

• 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.
• Never use metallic scouring pads, brushes, coarse abrasive cleaners, strong alkaline solutions, flammable or toxic cleaning liquids on any surface.
• Do not touch frozen surfaces with wet or damp hands, because damp object will stick or adhere to extremely cold surfaces.

Troubleshooting

Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you both time and expense. This list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance.

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE NUMBERS: http://www.lgservice.com

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