LG LDC22370SW manual

O WNER’S MANU AL BO TT OM FREEZER REFRIGERA T OR Please re ad this owner ’s manual thoroughly bef or e operating and k eep it handy f or ref erenc e at all times. LDC2 43 7 0** LBC2 4360** LDC223 7 0** LDN22 47 0** LBN223 7 0** P /No. : MFL67 851401 www .lg. com ENGLISH ESP AÑOL 1_MFL67855701_Eng.indd 101 2013.7.30 8:28:16 AM[...]

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 Interior 10 INST ALLA TION 10 Installation Overvie w 11 Specifications 12 Unpacking Your Refrigerator 12 Choosing the Proper Location 12 - Flooring 13 - Ambient Temperature 13 - Measuring the C[...]

3 PRODUCT FEA TURES ENGLISH PRODUCT FEA TURE S * Depending on the model, some of the following functions may not be available. DOOR ALARM The Door Alarm function is designed to prevent refrigerator malfunctioning that could occur if a refrigerator door or freezer drawer remains open. If a refrigerator door or freezer drawer is left open for more th[...]

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 This product is not to be used for special purposes such as the storage of medicine or test y materials or for use on ships, etc. Unplug the power plug before cleaning or repairing the refrigerator. y When you replace the lamp in the refrigerator, unplug the refrigerator or turn off the power. y Do not modif[...]

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 plastic and y other packing materials out of the reach of childre[...]

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 Handle Opens and closes the door. Refrigerat or Preserves food. [...]

8 COMPONENTS ENGLISH Refriger ator Interior (F reezer Dr awer Model) Crisper Controls humidity and helps vegetables and fruit to stay crisp. Durabase® and Durabase® Divider The Durabase is a storage space recommended for the preservation of large food items. The Durabase Divider is used to organize the Durabase area into sections. It can be adjus[...]

9 COMPONENTS ENGLISH Refriger ator Interior (F reezer Swing Model) Crisper Controls humidity and helps vegetables and fruit to stay crisp. Durabase® and Durabase® Divider The Durabase is a storage space recommended for the preservation of large food items. The Durabase Divider is used to organize the Durabase area into sections. It can be adjuste[...]

10 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 [...]

11 INST ALLA TION ENGLISH Specifications The appearance and specifications listed in this manual may vary due to constant product improvements. Dimensions 24 cu. ft. models 32 ¾’’ (W) X 33’’ (D) X 70’’ (H), 62 ¾’’ (D w/ door open) 831mm (W) X 836.5mm (D) X 1776.5mm (H), 1592.5mm (D w/ door open) 22 cu. ft. models 29 ¾’’ (W) X[...]

12 INST ALLA TION ENGLISH Choosing the Proper L ocation Select a place where a water supply can y be ea si ly co nne ct ed fo r t he a ut om ati c icemaker. Unpacking Y our Refrigera tor 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[...]

13 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[...]

14 INST ALLA TION ENGLISH W ARNING If your entrance door is too narrow for the y refrigerator to pass through, remove the refrigerator doors and move the refrigerator sideways through the doorway. Use two or more people to remove and y install the refrigerator doors. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. Disconnect the electrical sup[...]

15 INST ALLA TION ENGLISH 1 Remove the top hinge cover screws . Lift the hook (not visible), located at the bottom of the front side of the cover , with a flat-head screwdriver. 2 Remove the three bolts using a 10mm or 13/32-inch socket wrench and lift off the top hinge. Set parts aside. Removing the R efrigerator Door CA UTION When lifting the hin[...]

16 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, causing personal injury. Be careful of sharp hinges on both sides y of the drawer. When you lay the drawer[...]

17 INST ALLA TION ENGLISH 4 Lower the door into final position and tighten the screws located on both sides. 5 With the drawer pulled out to full extension, insert the lower basket in the rail assembly. Assembling the F ree zer Drawers (On F reezer Drawer Models) The top and bottom drawers are all assembled in the same way. 1 Using two hands, pull [...]

18 INST ALLA TION ENGLISH Removing the F r eezer Door (On F reezer Swing Models) Before beginning, make sure you completely remove the refrigerator door. See Removing the Refrigerator Door (p.15) Assembling the F ree zer Door (On F reezer Swing Models) 1 Place the freezer door down on t he bottom hinge pin. 2 Put the washer between the freezer door[...]

19 INST ALLA TION ENGLISH 4 5 Rev ersing Door Opening Direction Rever sing the Refrigerator Handle 1 Loosen the set screws with a 3 / 32 in. Allen wrench and remove the handle. 2 Loosen the mounting fasteners that connect to the refrigerator door and handle using a 1 / 4 in. Allen wrench, and remove the mounting fasteners. 3 Carefully loosen the pl[...]

20 INST ALLA TION ENGLISH 1 Remove the top hinge cover screws . Lift the hook (not visible), located at the bottom of the front side of the cover , with a flat-head screwdriver. 2 Using a 10mm or 13/32-inch socket wrench, remove the three bolts and lift off the top hinge. Set parts aside. Rever sing the Doors (On F reezer Drawer Models) CA UTION Wh[...]

21 INST ALLA TION ENGLISH NO TE The bracket has been flipped, but the hinge pin stays in the same orientation with its hexagonal end facing upward. 7 With a flat-head screwdriver, carefully pry off and remove the cover over the bolt holes on the left side of the refrigerator. 8 Remove the outer lower decorative screw from the flange on the frame be[...]

22 INST ALLA TION ENGLISH NO TE The left top hinge, right hinge cap and left hinge cover are provided for reversing doors. 14 Line up the left top hinge with the holes in the top of the refrigerator. Use the three bolts to replace the hinge. Assemble the left hinge cover with the two screws. 15 Assemble the right hinge cap with the two screws. Reve[...]

23 INST ALLA TION ENGLISH 4 Remove the four screws 1 , the hinge pin insert 2 and the hinge pin brackets 3 from the bottom right side of the door. 5 Reinstall the hinge pin brackets 1 , screws 2 and hinge pin insert 3 on the bottom left side of the door. 3 3 6 Use a ¼ inch hex socket wrench to loosen the hinge pin 1 and remove it. Remove the two b[...]

24 INST ALLA TION ENGLISH 10 Remove the four screws 1 , the hinge pin brackets 2 and the hinge pin insert 3 from the bottom right side of the freezer door. 11 Reinstall the hinge pin insert 1 , the hinge pin brackets 2 and the screws 3 on the bottom left side of the door. 12 On the top part of the door, you will find a cap 1 and a pivot 2 . Remove [...]

25 INST ALLA TION ENGLISH 14 Using a 13/32 in. socket wrench with a 2 in. exte nsion and a sc rewdriver, tig hten the two bolts and the screw, and assemble the bottom hinge on the left side of the flange. 15 Attach the hinge pin using a ¼ in. socket wrench. 16 With a flat-head screwdriver, carefully pry off and remove the cover over the bolt holes[...]

26 INST ALLA TION ENGLISH NO TE The left top hinge, right hinge cap and left hinge cover are provided for reversing doors. 24 Line up the left top hinge with the holes in the top of refrigerator. Use the three bolts to replace the the hinge. Assemble the left hinge cover with the two screws. 25 Assemble the right hinge cap with the two screws. 23 P[...]

27 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[...]

28 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[...]

29 INST ALLA TION ENGLISH 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 Cold Water Pipe NO TE Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle valves are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts. Consult with your [...]

30 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[...]

31 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-[...]

32 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, [...]

33 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 ad * Depending on the model, some of the following functions may not be available. Control Pad F eatures Control Butt on Ref[...]

34 HOW TO USE ENGLISH Automatic Icemak er (F reez er Room) * 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 100 cubes in a 24-hour period, depending on freezer compartment temperature, room t[...]

35 HOW TO USE ENGLISH The first ice produced may include particles y or odor from the water supply line or the water tank. Throw away the first few batches of ice. y This is also necessary if the refrigerator has not been used for a long time. If discolored ice is produced, check the y water supply. If the problem continues, contact a qualified ser[...]

36 HOW TO USE ENGLISH Storing F ood F ood Preservation Location ( On F reezer Draw er Models) 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. Durabase ® Largest storage space in the fr[...]

37 HOW TO USE ENGLISH CA UTION Do not store food with high moisture content towards the top of the refrigerator. The moisture y could come in direct contact with the cold air and freeze. Wash food before storing it in the refrigerator. Vegetables and fruit should be washed, and food y packaging should be wiped down to prevent adjacent foods from be[...]

38 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[...]

39 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[...]

40 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’Serve, pull out the Crisper and Glide’N’Serve to full extension, lift the front up, and pull straight out. To install, slightly tilt up the front, insert the drawer int[...]

41 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 full or split shelves. Adjusting the shelves to t items of dierent heights will make nding the exact item you want easier. Doing so will also reduce the amount of time the refr[...]

42 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 refrigerator before cleaning. y General Cleaning Tips Unplug refrigerator or disconnect the y power. Remove all removable pa[...]

43 SMART DIA GNOSIS ENGLISH 3 Press and hold the Freezer button fo r three seconds while continuing to hold your phone to the speaker. 4 After you hear three beeps, release the Freezer button. 5 Keep the phone in place until the tone transmission has finished. This takes about 3 seconds, and the display will count down the time. Once the countdown [...]

44 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[...]

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

46 TROUBLESHOO TING ENGLISH Problem Possible Causes Solutions Interior moisture buildup. The 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 [...]

47 TROUBLESHOO TING ENGLISH Problem Possible Causes Solutions Refrigerator or Freezer section is too cold. Incorrect temperature control settings. 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 more information. Frost or ice crystals[...]

48 TROUBLESHOO TING ENGLISH Problem Possible Causes Solutions Icemaker is not making enough ice (continued). The 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[...]

49 TROUBLESHOO TING ENGLISH Problem Possible Causes Solutions Ice has a bad taste or odor. The 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. Th[...]

50 TROUBLESHOO TING ENGLISH Problem Possible Causes Solutions Rattling Rattling noises may come from the flow of refrigerant, the water line on the back of the unit, or items stored on top of or around the refrigerator. Normal Operation The refrigerator is not resting solidly on the floor. The floor is weak or uneven or the leveling legs need to be[...]

51 TROUBLESHOO TING ENGLISH Problem Possible Causes Solutions Doors will not close correctly or pop open. Food packages are keeping the door open. Rearrange food containers to clear the door and door shelves. The ice bin, crisper cover, pans, shelves, door bins, or baskets are out of position. Push bins all the way in and put the crisper cover, pan[...]

52 W ARRANTY 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 [...]

53 W ARRANTY 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,[...]

54 W ARRANTY 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 t[...]

55 W ARRANTY 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: _________________________________________________ Produc[...]

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