28 OPERATION OPERATION Before Use Clean the refrigerator. Clean the refrigerator thoroughly and wipe off all dust that accumulated during shipping. CAUTION ••Do not scratch the refrigerator with a sharp object or use a detergent that contains alcohol, a flammable liquid or an abrasive when removing any tape or adhesive from the refrigerator. Remove adhesive residue by wiping it off with your thumb or dish detergent.
OPERATION 29 Control Panel Depending on the model, some of the following functions may not be available. ENGLISH Control Panel Features 1 2 7 8 3 5 4 6 9 NOTE • When the refrigerator is in the Power Saving Mode, the display remains off until a door is opened or a button is pressed. Once on, the display remains on for 20 seconds. 1 Ice Plus This function increases both ice making and freezing capabilities.
0 OPERATION 4 Refrigerator Temperature Indicates the set temperature of the refrigerator compartment in Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F). The default refrigerator temperature is 37 °F (3 °C). Press the Refrigerator button repeatedly to select a new set temperature from 33 °F to 46 °F (1 °C to 8 °C).
OPERATION 31 CAUTION Dispenser Structure Display Mode (For Store Use Only) ••The Display Mode disables all cooling in the refrigerator and freezer sections to conserve energy while on display in a retail store. When activated, OFF is displayed on the control panel and the display remains on for 20 seconds. Dispenser Paddle To deactivate / activate: ••With either refrigerator door opened, press and hold the Refrigerator and Ice Plus buttons at the same time for five seconds.
32 OPERATION NOTE ••To dispense cold water or ice, push on the dispenser paddle with a glass. ••The first ice and water dispensed may include particles or odor from the water supply line or the water tank. Throw away the first few batches of ice (about 140 - 160 cubes). This is also necessary if the refrigerator has not been used for a long time. ••The dispenser will not operate when either of the refrigerator doors is open. ••If discolored ice is dispensed, check the water filter and water supply.
OPERATION 33 Detaching the In-Door Ice Bin 1 Gently pull the handle to open the ice compartment. CAUTION ••When handling the ice bin, keep hands away from the icemaker tray area to avoid personal injury. ••Avoid touching the auto shutoff (feeler arm) when replacing the ice bin. See the label on the ice compartment door for details. 2 To remove the in-door ice bin, grip the front handle, slightly lift the lower part, and slowly pull out the bin as shown.
34 OPERATION Automatic Icemaker Freezer Icemaker In-Door Icemaker Icemaker Auto shutoff (feeler arm) Power Switch Power Switch Ice-detecting Sensor NOTE ••Ice is made in the automatic in-door icemaker and sent to the dispenser. The icemaker produces 70 - 182 cubes in a 24-hour period, depending on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of door openings and other operating conditions. ••It takes about 12 to 24 hours for a newly installed refrigerator to begin making ice.
OPERATION 35 Turning the Automatic Icemakers On or Off To turn off one of the automatic icemakers, set the icemaker switch to OFF (O). To turn on the automatic icemaker, set the switch to ON (I). Normal Sounds You May Hear ••Keeping the power turned on to the icemakers before the water line is connected can damage the icemakers. ••The icemaker water valve will buzz as the icemaker fills with water. If the power switch is in the ON (I) position, it will buzz even if it has not yet been hooked up to water.
36 OPERATION Storing Food Where to Store Food Depending on the model, some of the following functions may not be available. Each compartment inside the refrigerator is designed to store different types of food. Store food in the optimal space to enjoy the freshest taste.
OPERATION 37 1 In-door Icemaker (Refrigerator) This is where ice is automatically produced and stored. 2 Vegetable Storage (Crisper) Preserves vegetables and fruit. 3 Automatic Icemaker (Freezer) This is where ice is automatically produced and stored. 4 Removable Ice storage bin If a large amount of ice is needed, transfer the ice in the in-door ice bin to an ice storage bin in the freezer. 5 Durabase® Largest storage space in the freezer.
38 OPERATION CAUTION ••Do not overfill or pack items too tightly into door bins. Doing so may cause damage to the bin or personal injury if items are removed with excessive force. Food Storage Tips 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. ••Do not store glass containers in the freezer.
OPERATION 39 Storing Frozen Food Freezing Your freezer will not quick-freeze a large quantity of food. Do not put more unfrozen food into the freezer than will freeze within 24 hours (no more than 2 to 3 pounds of food per cubic foot of freezer space). Leave enough space in the freezer for air to circulate around packages. Be careful to leave enough room at the front so the door can close tightly.
40 OPERATION Durabase® The Durabase® divider allows you to organize the Durabase® area into sections. It can be adjusted from side to side to accommodate items of different sizes. Crisper Cover To remove, lift the front of the cover up until it detaches from the back wall of the cabinet, then pull it out. WARNING • If the Durabase® divider is removed, there is enough open space for children or pets to crawl inside.
OPERATION 41 Door-in-Door (On Some Models) The Door-in-Door compartment allows for easy access to commonly used food items. Door-in-Door Case To open the Door-in-Door case, pull evenly on the marked area. The Door-in-Door case is removable for easy cleaning and adjustment. The outer Door-In-Door door includes two door bins, the Cheese & Butter and Condiment bins, that are specially designed for these items.
42 OPERATION Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves The shelves in the refrigerator are adjustable to meet individual storage needs. Your model may have full or split shelves. CAUTION • Make sure that shelves are level from one side to the other. Failure to do so may result in the shelf falling or spilled food. • Do not clean glass shelves with warm water while they are cold. Shelves may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes or impact.
SMART FUNCTIONS 43 SMART FUNCTIONS LG SmartThinQ Application • For appliances with the or logo The LG SmartThinQ application allows you to communicate with the appliance using a smartphone. Before Using LG SmartThinQ 1 Use a smartphone to check the strength of the wireless router (Wi-Fi network) near the appliance. • If the distance between the appliance and the wireless router is too far, the signal strength becomes weak. It may take a long time to register or installation may fail.
44 SMART FUNCTIONS LG SmartThinQ Application Features Keep the appliance performance updated. Energy Monitoring(On Some Models) This feature keeps track of the refrigerator’s power consumption and the number of door openings. Remote Control Control the refrigerator temperature, Fresh Air Filter and Ice Plus from the smart phone app. Push Messages If the door remains open for more than ten minutes, you will receive a push message.
SMART FUNCTIONS 45 FCC Notice (For transmitter module contained in this product) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
46 SMART FUNCTIONS Smart Grid Function When the refrigerator operates in Smart Grid mode, the Smart Refrigerator function can control energy usage or delay the operation of some functions to save energy during peak usage periods. ••You can override the Smart Grid function any time (using the Smart Grid button or application). ••To use the Smart Grid function, you need to register your appliance with your electric utility company.
SMART FUNCTIONS 47 Smart Diagnosis™ Function • For appliances with the or 5 Press and hold the Freezer button for three seconds while continuing to hold your phone to the speaker. 6 After you hear three beeps, release the Freezer button. 7 Keep the phone in place until the tone logo Should you experience any problems with the appliance, it has the capability of transmitting data via your telephone to the LG Customer Information Center.
48 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Cleaning WARNING ••Use non-flammable cleaner. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. CAUTION ••Do not use an abrasive cloth or sponge when cleaning the interior and exterior of the refrigerator. ••Do not place your hand on the bottom surface of the refrigerator when opening and closing the doors. ••When lifting the hinge free of the latch, be careful that the door does not fall forward.
MAINTENANCE 49 Replacing the Fresh Air Filter Replacing the Water Filter Replace the Fresh Air Filter: Replace the Water Filter : ••Approximately every six months. ••Approximately every six months. ••When the Replace Filter ••When the Replace Filter icon turns on. icon turns on. ••When the water dispenser output decreases. Fresh Air Filter 1 Turn the filter cover to the left to detach it from the refrigerator wall. Remove the filter from the cover.
50 MAINTENANCE 2 NOTE • Do not dispense the entire 2.5 gallon amount continuously. Press and release the dispenser pad for cycles of 30 seconds ON and 60 seconds OFF. 6 3 Replace with a new water filter. Take the new water filter out of its packing and remove the protective cover from the o-rings. With the water filter tabs in the horizontal position, push the new water filter into the manifold hole and turn it clockwise until it stops.
MAINTENANCE 51 Performance Data Sheet Model: LT1000P Use Replacement Cartridge: ADQ747935** The concentration of the indicated substances in water entering the system was reduced to a concentration less Standard 53. System tested and certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI Standard 42, Standard 53 and Standard 401 for the reduction of substances listed below.
52 MAINTENANCE Substance Reduction Average Influent Challenge NSF specified Challenge Concentration Avg % Reduction Average Product Water Concentration Max Permissible Product Water Concentration NSF Reduction Requirements Mercury @ pH 8.5 5.6 μg/L 6.0 μg/L ± 10% 92.5% 0.420 μg/L 2.0 μg/L NA Cyst* 100,000 cysts/L Minimum 50,000 cysts/L >99.99% 10 cysts/L N/A ≥ 99.95% Atenolol 240 ng/L 200 ± 40% ng/L > 95.50% 10.80 ng/L 30 ng/L NA Carbamazepine 1600 ng/L 1400 ± 40% ng/L 98.
MAINTENANCE 53 Application Guidelines/Water Supply Parameters Service Flow 0.5 gpm (1.9 lpm) Water Supply Community or Private Well - Potable Water Water Pressure Water Temperature 20 – 120 psi (138 – 827 kPa) 33 °F – 100 °F (0.6 °C – 37.8 °C) Capacity 200 gallons (757 liters) It is essential that the manufacturer’s recommended installation, maintenance and filter replacement requirements be carried out for the product to perform as advertised.