LG Electronics LMX28988 manual

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    Life's Good OWNER'S _NUAL FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR Please read this guide thoroughly before operating and keep it handy for reference at ail times. LMX28988_ P/No. : MFL62184506 www.lge.com[...]

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    INIRODUCIION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Basic Safety Precautions ........................................ 3 CFC Disposal .......................................................... 4 How to Connect Electricity ...................................... 5 PARTS AND FEATURES Special Features ..................................................... 6 Key Pa[...]

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    IMPORIAN! SAFELY INFORMAIlON BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This guide contains many important safety messages. Always read and obey all safety messages. ,_ This is the safety alert symbol. It alerts you to safety messages that inform you of hazards that can kill or hurt you or others or cause damage to the product. All safety messages will be preceded b[...]

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    IMPORIAN! SAFELY INFORMATION BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (CONT.) • DO not use drier to dry the inside, nor light a candle to remove odor. • Install in places away from the fire such as the place where flammable gas is leaked. • This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabil[...]

  • Page 5

    IMPORIAN! SAFELY INFORMAIlON HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY IMPORTANT: Please read carefully. &WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded. Have the wall outlet and the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded. f b J RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD The ref[...]

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    PARIS AND FEATURES SPECIAL FEATURES _Jt CONTROL PANEL LED DISPLAY SCREEN Simple electronic controls are user-friendly. The LED screen shows refrigerator and freezer temperatures, displays water filter status, dispenser information, and more. O ICE PLUS When this feature is activated, the freezer section will run at the coldest temperature for a 24-[...]

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    PARTS AND FEATURES KEY PARTS AND COMPONENTS In addition to the special features and components outlined in the Special Features section, there are several other important components that are referenced in this manual. O ADJUSTABLE REFRIGERATOR SHELVING The refrigerator compartment shelves are adjustable to allow flexibility for storage needs. O GAL[...]

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    INSIAllAIION CHOOSE THE PROPER LOCATION &WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Two or more people are required when moving and unpacking the appliance. • Store and install the refrigerator where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to outdoor weather conditions. • Install this appliance in an area where the temperature[...]

  • Page 9

    INSIAllAIION FLOORING • To minimize noise and vibration, the refrigerator MUST be installed on a solidly constructed floor. • To avoid vibration, the unit must be level. If required, adjust the leveling legs to compensate for unevenness of the floor. The front should be slightly higher than the rear to aid in door closing. The leveling legs can[...]

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    INSIAllAIION HANDLE REMOVAL (CONT.) HANDLE REINSTALLATION f _ Mounting Fasteners Place the handle on the door by aligning handle footprints to fit mounting fasteners and tighten the set screws with a 2.5 mm (3/32") Allen wrench. NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need to be tightened or removed use a 1/4" Allen wrench REFRIGERATOR D[...]

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    INSIAllAIION REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL (CONT.) REFRIGERATOR DOOR REMOVAL (CONT.) (2) 11) (3). (4) _J (7) (8) / / • Open the door. Remove the top hinge cover screw (1). • Use a flat blade screwdriver to lift the tabs on the front underside of the cover(2). Lift up the cover. • Remove the cover. Pull out the tube (3). • D[...]

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    INSIAllAIION REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL (CONT.) REFRIGERATOR DOOR REINSTALLATION Install the right-side door first. • Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin as shown. • Make sure the plastic sleeve is inserted in the bottom of the door. _(4) (3) .... (1) • Fit the top hinge (1) over the hinge lever latch (2) and into place[...]

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    INSIAllAIION REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL (CONT.) REFRIGERATOR DOOR REINSTALLATION (cont.) Cover Cover Screw (6)_ / / • Push the water supply tube (6) into the hole on the top case and pull it through the backplate. &CAUTION Insert the water supply tube into the connector. • Insert the tube at least 5/8 in. (15 mm) into the [...]

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    INSIAllAIION REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL (CONT.) FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL &CAUTION • Care should be taken to avoid product or property damage when removing the freezer door. It maybe necessary to have assistance with the following insturctions. • To avoid damage do not hold the handle when removing the door. It could come off[...]

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    INSIAllAIION REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL (CONT.) FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL (cont.) &CAUTION • Care should be taken to avoid product or property damage when removing the freezer door. It maybe necessary to have assistance with the following insturctions. • To avoid damage do not hold the handle when removing the door. It could [...]

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    INSIAllAIION REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL (CONT.) FREEZER DRAWER REINSTALLATION &CAUTION • To avoid possible injury or product or property damage, you will need two people to perform the following instructions. It maybe necessary to have assistance with the following instructions. &WARNING Risk of Child Entrapment • To p[...]

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    INSIAllAIION REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL (CONT.) FREEZER DRAWER REINSTALLATION (CONT.) &CAUTION • To avoid possible injury or product or property damage, you will need two people to perform the following instructions. It maybe necessary to have assistance with the following instructions. &WARNING Risk of Child Entrapment [...]

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    INSIAllAIION CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY &WARNING Connect to safe drinking water supply only. • The water pressure must be between 20 and 120 p.s.i. (1.4~8.4 kgf/cm 2) on models without a water filter and between 43 and 121 p.s.i. (3~8.5 kgf/cm 2) on models with a water filter. • If water pressure does not reach 20 psi (1.4 kgf/cm _) or fal[...]

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    INSIAllAIION CONNECTING THE WATER LINES IMPORTANT: Before connecting the tubing to the water line, unplug the refrigerator or disconnect the power. • Turn off the main water supply and open the nearest faucet to relieve pressure in the line. Opening an outside faucet may help drain water from the line in the house. • Find a 1/2-in. vertical COL[...]

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    INSIAllAIION LEVELING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS &WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard • Be careful when you work with the hinges, base grille, and stopper. You may be injured. • Do not put hands, feet, or metal items into the air vents, base grille, or the bottom of the refrigerator. You may be injured or receive an electrical shock. Leveling After[...]

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    INSIAllAIION LEVELING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS (CONT.) DOOR ALIGNMENT • Use the wrench (Included with the User Manual) to adjust the bolt in the door hinge to adjust the height. (counter clockwise to raise or clockwise to lower) STARTING Before loading your refrigerator with fresh foods: • Remove tape and any temporary labels from your refrigerat[...]

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    HOW 10 USE CONTROL PANEL FEATURES For complete details on button functions, see pages 23-26. NOTE: The shape of the buttons may not match your model. li_ LED DISPLAY The LED display shows the temperature settings, dispenser options, water filter, door alarm, and locking status messages. O ICE TYPE Bu'n'ON The ICE TYPE button is used to se[...]

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    ttOW lO USE THE LED DISPLAY The LED display shows the temperature settings, dispenser options, water filter, door alarm, and locking status messages. O DISPENSER SELECTION INDICATOR Shows Cubed ice or Crushed Ice selection that will be dispensed when the push switch is pressed. O FREEZER TEMPERATURE Indicates the set temperature of the freezer comp[...]

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    HOW 10 USE ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURES AND DISPLAY Adjust Freezer Temperature Power Saving Mode TO adjust the temperature in the freezer compartment, press the FREEZER button to cycle through the the range of available settings. n U°F Adjust Refrigerator Temperature To adjust the temperature in the refrigerator compartment, press the REFRIGERATOR b[...]

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    ttOW 10 USE OPERATING THE DISPENSER DISPENSING CRUSHED ICE Press the ICE TYPE button to illuminate the Crushed Ice icon. Press the push ice switch with a glass or other /_/ container and crushed ice will be dispensed. DISPENSING CUBED ICE Press the ICE TYPE button to illuminate the Cubed Ice icon. Press the push switch with a glass or other contain[...]

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    HOW 10 USE SETTING THE FUNCTIONS Press the button for the desired function to view and select other settings. SETTING THE DISPENSER LOCK PreSS and hold the ALARM/LOCK button for three seconds to lock the dispenser and all of the other control panel functions. i_ Press and hold again for 3 seconds to unlock. SETTING THE DOOR ALARM The ALARM/LOCK but[...]

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    ttOW lO USE SPACEPLUS ICE SYSTEM &CAUTION • Keep hands and tools out of the ice compartment door and dispenser chute. You could break something or injure yourself. The icemaker will stop producing ice when the ice bin is full. If you need more ice, empty the ice bin into the extra ice bin in the freezer compartment so the icemaker can keep pr[...]

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    HOW 113 USE AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER Ice is made in the automatic icemaker and sent to the dispenser. The automatic icemaker can make 12 ice cubes at a time, above 100 cubes per 24-hour period. This quantity may vary by circumstance, including freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of door openings, freezer load, and other operating co[...]

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    ttOW lO USE STORING FOODS • Store fresh food in the refrigerator compartment. • How food is frozen and thawed is an important factor in maintaining freshness and flavor. • Do not store food that spoils easily, such as bananas and melons, at low temperatures. • Allow hot food to cool prior to storing; placing hot food in the refrigerator cou[...]

  • Page 30

    HOW 10 USE LOCATION OF FOODS il_ REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT SHEWES Store larger food items, platters, and containers on the expansive refrigerator compartment shelves. O CRISPERS Store vegetables or fruits with humidity control. O DAIRYCORNER Store milk products such as butter and cheese. GALLON STORAGE BINS Store small packed food or beverages such [...]

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    HOW 10 USE SHELF HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet your individual storage needs. storing similar food items together in your refrigerator and adjusting the shelves to fit different heights of items will make finding the exact item you want easier; it will also reduce the amount of time the refrigerator door [...]

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    HOW 113 USE REMOVING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS NOTE: when reinstalling components, reverse the order of steps for removal. TO prevent damage, never use excessive force when removing or reinstalling components. &CAUTION • Personal injury can occur if the door bins are not firmly assembled. NOTE: DO NOT adjust a loaded bin. • DO NOT allow chil[...]

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    ttOW lO USE REMOVING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS (CONT.) Cris _J You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture-sealed crispers. Store vegetables or fruits requiring more or less humidity in separate crispers. Adjust the control to any setting between HIGH and LOW. • LOW lets moist air out of the crisper for best storage of fruits. • HIGH [...]

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    HOW 113 USE REMOVING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS ((:ONT.) TO remove the glass • Lift up the glass under the crisper cover. • Pull the glass up and out. To replace Glide'N'Serve • To remove, pull the drawer out to full extension. • Lift the front of the drawer up, then pull it straight out. • To install, slightly tilt up the front a[...]

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    ttOW 10 USE REMOVING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS (CONT.) &CAUTION • Pinch hazard! Keep hands and feet clear of the bottom of the door when opening and closing. &WARNING Child Entrapment Hazard • If the Durabase divider is removed, there is enough open space for children or pets to crawl inside. To prevent accidental child and pet entrapmen[...]

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    CARE AND CLEANING CLEANING THE REFRIGERATOR &WARNING Explosion Hazard • Use nonflammable cleaner. • Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically. However, clean both sections about once a month to prevent odors. Wipe up spills immediately. • Unplug the refrigera[...]

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    CARE AND CLEANING REPLACING THE WATER FILTER It is recommended that you replace the filter approximately every 6 months, when the water filter indicator reaches 0 months, or when the ice and water dispenser noticeably decreases out-put. 1. Remove the old cartridge. Press the push button to open the filter cover. NOTE : Replacing the filter causes a[...]

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    CARE AND CLEANING REPLACING THE WATER FILTER (CONT.) 2. Replace with a new cartridge. f i I Take the new cartridge out of its packing and remove the protective cover from the o-rings. With cartridge ears in the horizontal position, push the new filter cartridge into the manifold hole until it stops. _ Firmly lock in the cartridge. The cover will cl[...]

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    CARE AND CLEANING 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. I ystem teste[...]

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    CARE AND CLEANING Application Guidelines/Water Supply Parameters Service Flow 0.5 gpm (1.9 Ipm) Water Supply Potable Water Water Pressure 20 -120 psi (138 - 827 kPa) Water Temperature 33°F - 100°F (0.6°C - 38°C) It is essential that the manufacturer's recommended installation, maintenance and filter replacement requirements be carried out [...]

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    CARE AND CLEANING State of California Department of Public Health Water Treatment Device Certificate Number 09- 2018 Date Issued: December 15, 2009 Trademark/Model Designation ADQ36006101-S ......... RepiacementElements Manufacturer: Cuno Inc. The water treatment device(s) listed on this certificate havemet the t_sting requirements pursuant to Sect[...]

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    IROUB/ESHOOIING BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE 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. Refrigerator compressor does not run. Refrigerator compressor runs too frequently or too long. Refriger[...]

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    IROUB/ESHOOIING BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (CONT.) Food stored in refrigerator drawers freezes. Temperatures in the refrigerator or freezer are too warm. Temperature in the refrigerator is too warm, but the freezer temperature is satisfactory. Louder sound levels when compressor comes on. Vibrating or rattling noise. Moisture collects on the inside[...]

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    IROUB/ESHOOIING BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (CONT.) Moisture forms on the dispenser. Odors in the refrigerator. The door(s) will not close. Drawers are difficult to move. Water has an odd taste and/or odor. Sound of ice dropping. Sound of water trickling. • Moisture may form when the temperature or humidity are high. • Interior needs to be clean[...]

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    IROUB/ESHOOIING BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (CONT.) • New installation. • Refrigerator is not connected to a water supply and the supply shutoff valve is not turned on. • Reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected to your cold water supply. • Kink in the water source line. • Large amount of ice recently has been removed. • The [...]

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    IROUB/ESHOOIING BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (CONT.) ................................................................... )))))) ! Not dispense ice • All the doors are not closed completely. • The dispenser is locked on display. • The ice dispenser is used infrequently. • Ice bin is not installed correctly. • New installation. • Ices are s[...]

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    IROUB/ESHOOIING BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (CONT.) Not dispense water Water is leaking from the dispenser. NOTE: One or two drops of water after dispensing is normal. Other • New installation. • Freezer door is not closed completely. • Refrigerator is not connected to a water supply and the supply shutoff valve is not turned on. • The water[...]

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    SPECIFICAIIONS KEY DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS The appearance and specifications listed in this guide may vary due to constant product improvements. 48[...]

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    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 and used within[...]

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    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 to the original retail purchaser of th[...]

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