LG Electronics LFX31945ST manual

O WNER’S MANU AL FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERA T OR Please re ad this owner's manual thoroughly bef ore operating and k eep it handy f or ref erenc e at all times. LFX319 45** P /No. : MFL62184430 www .lg.com ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESP AÑOL[...]

2 T ABLE OF CONTENTS ENGLISH T ABLE OF CONTENT S 3 PRODUCT FEA TURES 4 IMPORT ANT SAFET Y I NSTRUCTIONS 7 COMPONENTS 7 Refrigerator Exterio r 8 Refrigerator Interio r 9 INST ALLA TION 9 Installation Overvie w 10 Specifications 11 Unpacking Your Refrigerator 11 Choosing the Proper Location 11 - Flooring 12 - Ambient Temperature 12 - Measuring the Cl[...]

3 PRODUCT FEA TURES ENGLISH PRODUCT FEA TURE S * Depending on the model, some of the following functions may not be available. FIL TERED W A TER AND ICE DISPENSER The water dispenser dispenses fresh, chilled water. The ice dispenser dispenses cubed and crushed ice. DOOR ALARM The Door Alarm function is designed to prevent refrigerator malfunctionin[...]

4 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE. This guide contains many important safety messages. Always read and obey all safety messages. W ARNING You can be killed or seriously injured if you do not follow instructions. CA UTION Indicates an imminently hazardous situatio[...]

5 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH Do not use this product for special purposes (storage of medicine or test materials or for ships, y etc). Unplug the power plug before cleaning or repairing the refrigerator. y When you replace the light bulb in the refrigerator, unplug the refrigerator or turn off the power. y Do not modify or extend the po[...]

6 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH CA UTION Installation The refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance with the Installer Instructions that y were taped to the front of the refrigerator. Be careful when you unpack and install the refrigerator. Immediately dispose of packing y materials (plastic) out of reach of children. Use Close[...]

7 COMPONENTS ENGLISH COMPONENTS Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features of your refrigerator. Page references are included for your convenience. *The appearance and specifications of the actual product may differ depending on the model. Refriger ator Exterior Filtered W ater and Ice Dispenser Dispenses purified water and i[...]

8 COMPONENTS ENGLISH Refriger ator Interior W ater filter Purifies water. NOTE The filter should be replaced every 6 months. Please refer to the “Replacing the filter” section in this manual for details. * This function may not be available, depending on the model. Indoor Ice Bin 100 ice cubes are automatically produced over a 24-hour period. C[...]

9 INST ALLA TION ENGLISH INST ALL A TION Installation Overview Please read the following installation instructions first after purchasing this product or transporting it to another location. 1 Unpacking y our refrigerat or 2 Choosing the proper location 3 Disassembling/ Assembling 4 Connecting the water supply and wa ter line 5 Le veling and Door A[...]

10 INST ALLA TION ENGLISH Specifications The appearance and specifications listed in this manual may vary due to constant product improvements. Dimensions 35 3/4" (W) X 36 1/4" (D) X 70 1/4" (H), 48 1/8" (D w/ door open) 908 mm (W) X 921 mm (D) X 1782 mm (H), 1221 mm (D w/ door open) Net weight 348 lb. (158 kg) Refrigerator stor[...]

11 INST ALLA TION ENGLISH Choosing the Proper L ocation Select a place where a water supply can y be easily connected for the automatic icemaker. Unpacking Y our Refrigerat or WARNING Use two or more people to move and y install the refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. Your refrigerator is heavy. When moving y the refr[...]

12 INST ALLA TION ENGLISH Ambient T emperature Install this appliance in an area where the temperature is between 55°F (13°C) and 110°F (43°C). If the temperature around the appliance is too low or high, cooling ability may be adversely affected. Measuring the Clearances Too small of a distance from adjacent items may result in lowered freezing[...]

13 INST ALLA TION ENGLISH Removing/ Assembling the F reez er Drawer Handle Removing the Handles 1 Loosen the set screws located on the lower side of the handle with a 1 / 8 in. Allen wrench and remove the handle. 2 Loosen the mounting fasteners that connect to the freezer drawer and handle using a 1 / 4 in. Allen wrench, and remove the mounting fas[...]

14 INST ALLA TION ENGLISH 2 Remove the screw from the hinge cover at the top of the refrigerator. Lift the hook (not visible), located at the bottom of the front side of the cover with 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 fr[...]

15 INST ALLA TION ENGLISH Removing the Right R efrigerator 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 . CA UTION When lifting the hinge free of the hinge lever latch, be careful that the door does not fall forwa[...]

16 INST ALLA TION ENGLISH Install the right-side door first. 1 Make sure that the plastic sleeve is inserted in the bottom of the door. Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin 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. 3 Connect the wire harness [...]

17 INST ALLA TION ENGLISH Assembling the L eft Refrigerator Door Install the left refrigerator door after the right door is installed. 1 Make sure that the plastic sleeve is inserted in the bottom of the door. Install the refrigerator door onto the middle hinge . 2 Fit the hinge over the hinge lever latch and slot it into place. Rotate the lever cl[...]

18 INST ALLA TION ENGLISH CA UTION Use two or more people to remove and y install the freezer drawer. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. Do not hold the handle when removing y or replacing the drawer. The handle may come off and it could cause personal injury. Be careful of sharp hinges on both sides y of the drawer. When you lay [...]

19 INST ALLA TION ENGLISH 1 Pull the drawer open to full extension. 2 Gently lift and pull out the ice bin. (Images in the figure below may differ from the actual drawers of the refrigerator.) On the left rail, use a flat blade screwdriver to push in on the tab to release the drawer from the rail, as shown below. Once the left side is loose, push t[...]

20 INST ALLA TION ENGLISH 3 Lower the door into final position and tighten the screws located on both sides. 4 Insert drawer into the frame, and push drawer back into place until you hear a click. 5 Insert the lower basket in the rail assembly. (Images in the figure below may differ from the ac tual drawers of th e refrigerator.) Assembling the F r[...]

21 INST ALLA TION ENGLISH CA UTION Wear eye protection during installation to prevent injury. Connecting the W ater Line Befor e Y ou Begin This water line installation is not covered by the refrigerator warranty. Follow these instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive water damage. Water hammer (water banging in the pipes) in house p[...]

22 INST ALLA TION ENGLISH NO TE A self piercing saddle type water valve should not be used. NO TE The hoo kup line ca nnot be whi te, plastic tubing. Licensed plumbers must use only copper tubing NDA tubing #49595 or 49599 or Cross Link Polyethylene (PEX) tubing. If your existing copper water line has a y flared fitting at the end, you will need an[...]

23 INST ALLA TION ENGLISH NO TE Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing (about 8 feet coiled into 3 turns of about 10 in. diameter) to allow the refrigerator to move out from the wall after installation. 4 FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe clamp. Pipe Clamp Saddle-Type Shutoff Valve Vertical Col[...]

24 INST ALLA TION ENGLISH 10 TURN THE WATER ON AT THE SHUTOFF VALVE Tighten any connections that leak. 11 PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR Arrange the coil of tubing so that it does not vibrate against the back of the refrigerator or against the wall. Push the refrigerator back to the wall. 12 START THE ICEMAKER Set the icemaker power switch to the ON posi[...]

25 INST ALLA TION ENGLISH Lev eling and Door Alignment Lev eling After 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-[...]

26 HOW TO USE ENGLISH HO W T O USE Bef ore use Clean the refrigerat or . Clean your refrigerator thoroughly and wipe off all dust that accumulated during shipping. NO TE Remove adhesive residue by wiping it off with your thumb or dish detergent. CAUTION Do not scratch the refrigerator with a sharp object or use a detergent that y contains alcohol, [...]

27 HOW TO USE ENGLISH NO TE The displayed temperature is the target temperature , and not the actu al temperature of the refrigerator. The actual refrigerator temperature depends on the food inside the refrigerator. Control P anel * Depending on the model, some of the following functions may not be available. Control Panel F eatures LED Display Ind[...]

28 HOW TO USE ENGLISH Change Filter When the Change Filter icon turns on, the air filter needs to be replaced. After replacing the air filter, press and hold the Fresh Air Filter button for three seconds to turn the icon light off. It is recommended to change the air filter approximately every 6 months. Control Panel F eatures (continued) Ice Plus [...]

29 HOW TO USE ENGLISH Ice-detecting sensor CAUTION When handling the ice bin, keep hands away from the icemaker tray area to avoid personal injury. In-Door Ice Bin * Depending on the model, some of the following functions may not be available. Detaching the In-Door Ice Bin 1 Gently pull the handle to open the ice compartment. 2 To remove the in-doo[...]

30 HOW TO USE ENGLISH Automatic Icemak er * Depending on the model, some of the following functions may not be available. Ice is made in t he automatic icemaker and s ent to the dispenser. The icemaker will produce 12 cubes per cycle—approximately 120 cubes in a 24-hour period, depending on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, numbe[...]

31 HOW TO USE ENGLISH Automatic Icemak er (continued) The first ice and water dispensed may y include particles or odor from the water supply line or the water tank. Throw away the first few batches of ice y (about 24 cubes). This is also necessary if the refrigerator has not been used for a long time. Never store beverage cans or other items in y [...]

32 HOW TO USE ENGLISH Ice and W ater Dispenser * Depending on the model, some of the following functions may not be available. CAUTION Keep children away from the dispenser. Children may play with or damage the controls. Dispenser Ice switch Stand W ater switch Using the Dispenser To dispense y cold water , push on the water switch with a glass. To[...]

33 HOW TO USE ENGLISH Storing F ood F ood Preservation Location Each compartment inside the refrigerator is designed to store different types of food. Store your food in the optimal space to enjoy the freshest taste. Vegetable storage (Crisper) Preserves vegetables and fruit. Ice storage bin If a large amount of ice is needed, transfer the ice in t[...]

34 HOW TO USE ENGLISH F ood Storage Tips * The following tips may not be applicable depending on the model. Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight and moisture-proof material unless otherwise noted. This prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator. For dated products, check date code to ensure freshness. Food How t[...]

35 HOW TO USE ENGLISH Humidity Controlled Crisper and Glide ’N’Ser v e Humidity Controlled Crisper * Depending on the model, some of the following functions may not be available. The crispers provide fresher tasting fruit and vegeta bles b y letting you easily control humidity inside the drawer. You can control the amount of humidity in the moi[...]

36 HOW TO USE ENGLISH Detaching and Assembling the Stor age Bins Glide’N’Serve and Humidity Controlled Crisper To remove the Humidity Controlle d Crisper and the Glide’N’Server, pull out the Crisper and Glide’N’Server to full extension, lift the front up, and pull straight out. To install, slightly tilt up the front, insert the drawer i[...]

37 HOW TO USE ENGLISH NOTE The Cheese & Butter and Condiment bins are not recommended for storing items that spoil easily such as milk and mayonnaise. Grab-N-Go The Grab-N-Go compartment allows for easy access of commonly used food items. The inner Grab-N-Go door includes two door bins, the Cheese & Butter and Condiment bin s, that are spec[...]

38 HOW TO USE ENGLISH 1 2 3 Grab-N-Go Door Bins The Grab-N-Go inner and outer door bins are removable for easy cleaning. 1 To remove the door bins, lift up and pull out. 2 To replace the door bins, slide the door bin in above the desired support and push down until it snaps into place. Grab-N-Go Low er Shelf The Grab-N-Go lower shelf is removable f[...]

39 HOW TO USE ENGLISH Adjusting the Re frigerator Shelves The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet your individual storage needs. Your model may have glass or wire shelves. Adjusting the shelves to fit different heights of items will make finding the exact item you want easier. Doing so will also reduce the amount of time the refrige[...]

40 MAINTENANCE ENGLISH MAINTENANCE Cleaning Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically; however, clean both y sections about once a month to prevent odors. Wipe up spills immediately. y Always unplug the refrigeration before cleaning. y General Cleaning Tips Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. y Remove all removable parts[...]

41 MAINTENANCE ENGLISH 2 Install a New Air Filter. Place the new filter inside of the cover with the side that says “Front” facing outward. Turn the filter cover to the right to attach to the refrigerator wall. After changing the filter, push and hold the Air Filter button for three seconds to reset the filter sensor. Replacing the F resh Air F[...]

42 MAINTENANCE ENGLISH Replacing the W ater Filter It is recommended that you replace the water filter: Ap y proximately every six months. When the water filter y indicator turns on. When the water y dispenser output decreases. When the ice cubes are smaller than normal. y 1 Remove the old water filter. Lower or remove the y top left shelf to allow[...]

43 MAINTENANCE ENGLISH Performance Data Sheet Model: LG ADQ36006101-S Use Replacement Cartridge: ADQ36006101 The concentration of the indicated substances in water entering the system was reduced to a concentration less than or equal to the permissible limit for water leaving the system as specified in NSF/ANSI Standard 42 and Standard 53. System t[...]

44 MAINTENANCE ENGLISH It is essential that the manufacturer’s recommended installation, maintenance and filter replacement requirements be carried out for the product to perform as advertised. Replacement Cartridge: ADQ36006101 For estimated costs of replacement elements please call USA 1-800-243-0000 CANADA 1-888-LGCANADA (24 hours per day/7 da[...]

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46 SMART DIA GNOSIS ENGLISH 3 Hold the mouthpiece of your phone in front of the speaker that is located on the right hinge of the refrigerator door, when instructed to do so by the call center. 4 Press and hold the Freezer Temperature button for three seconds while continuing to hold your phone to the speaker. 5 After you hear three beeps, release [...]

47 TROUBLESHOO TING ENGLISH TROUBLESHOO TING Review the Troubleshooting section before calling for service; doing so will save you both time and money. Problem Possible Causes Solutions Refrigerator and Freezer section are not cooling. The refrigerator control is set to OFF (some models). Turn the control ON. Refer to the Setting the Controls secti[...]

48 TROUBLESHOO TING ENGLISH Problem Possible Causes Solutions Refrigerator or Freezer section is too warm. Refrigerator was recently installed. It may take up to 24 hours for each compartment to reach the desired temperature. Air vents are blocked. Rearrange items to allow air to flow throughout the compartment. Refer to the Airflow diagram in the [...]

49 TROUBLESHOO TING ENGLISH Problem Possible Causes Solutions Interior moisture buildup. Doors are opened often or for long periods of time. When the doors are opened often or for long periods of time, warm, humid air enters the compartment. This raises the temperature and moisture level within the compartment. To lessen the effect, reduce the freq[...]

50 TROUBLESHOO TING ENGLISH Problem Possible Causes Solutions Frost or ice crystals on frozen food (inside of sealed package). Condensation from food with a high water content has frozen inside of the food package. This is normal for food items with a high water content. Food has been left in the freezer for a long period of time. Do not store food[...]

51 TROUBLESHOO TING ENGLISH Problem Possible Causes Solutions Icemaker is not making enough ice (continued). Doors are opened often or for long periods of time. If the doors of the unit are opened often, ambient air will warm the refrigerator which will prevent the unit from maintaining the set temperature. Lowering the refrigerator temperature can[...]

52 TROUBLESHOO TING ENGLISH Problem Possible Causes Solutions Not dispensing ice. Doors are not closed completely. Ice will not dispense if any of the refrigerator doors are left open. Infrequent use of the dispenser. Infrequent use of the ice dispenser will cause the cubes to stick together over time, which will prevent them from properly dispensi[...]

53 TROUBLESHOO TING ENGLISH Problem Possible Causes Solutions Not dispensing water. New installation or water line recently connected. Dispense 2.5 gallons of water (flush for approximately 5 minutes) to remove trapped air and contaminates from the system. Do not dispense the entire 2.5 gallon amount continuously. Depress and release the dispenser [...]

54 TROUBLESHOO TING ENGLISH Problem Possible Causes Solutions 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 / odor / taste in all water supplies. Icemaker[...]

55 TROUBLESHOO TING ENGLISH Problem Possible Causes Solutions Icemaker is making too much ice. Icemaker shutoff (arm/sensor) is obstructed. Empty the ice bin. If your icemaker is equipped with an ice shutoff arm, make sure that the arm moves freely. If your icemaker is equipped with the electronic ice shutoff sensor, make sure that there is a clear[...]

56 TROUBLESHOO TING ENGLISH Problem Possible Causes Solutions Pulsating or High-Pitched Sound Your refrigerator is designed to run more efficiently to keep your food items at the desired temperature. The high efficiency compressor may cause your new refrigerator to run longer than your old one, but it is still more energy efficient than previous mo[...]

57 W ARRANT Y ENGLISH Should your LG Refrigerator (“Product”) fail due to a defect in materials or workmanship under normal home use, during the warranty period set forth below, LG will at its option repair or replace the product. This limited warranty is valid only to the original retail purchaser of the product and applies only when purchased[...]

58 W ARRANT Y ENGLISH For complete warranty details and customer assistance, please call or visit our website: Call 1-800-243-0000 (24 hours a day, 365 days a year) and select the appropriate option from the menu, or visit our website at http://www.lg.com Or by mail: LG Customer Information Center: P. O. Box 240007, 201 James Record Road Huntsville[...]

59 W ARRANT Y ENGLISH W ARRANT Y ( Canada) WARRANTY : Should your LG Refrigerator (“Product”) fail due to a defect in material or workmanship under normal home use during the warranty period set forth below, LG Canada will at its option repair or replace the Product upon receipt of proof of original retail purchase. This warranty is valid only [...]

60 W ARRANT Y ENGLISH For complete warranty details and customer assistance, please call or visit our website: Call 1-888-542-2623 (24 hours a day, 365 days a year) and select the appropriate option from the menu, or visit our website at http://www.lg.com Write your warranty information below: _________________________________________________ Produ[...]

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