OPERATION 27 OPERATION Clean the refrigerator. Clean the refrigerator thoroughly and wipe off all dust that accumulated during shipping. CAUTION ••Wipe adhesive residue off with your thumb or dish detergent. Do not use sharp objects or abrasive, flammble, or a alcohol-based cleaners. ••Do not peel off the model or serial number label or the technical information on the rear surface of the refrigerator. Open refrigerator and freezer doors to ventilate the interior.
8 OPERATION Control Panel Depending on the model, some of the following functions may not be available. 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. Control Panel Features 1 2 7 8 4 3 5 6 9 1 Ice Plus This function increases both ice making and freezing capabilities. • Press the Ice Plus button to illuminate the icon and activate the function for 24 hours.
OPERATION 29 4 NOTE •• To change the temperature mode from °F to °C (or vice versa) press and hold the Refrigerator and Freezer Temperature buttons simultaneously for approximately five seconds. The temperature indicator on the display window switches between Celsius and Fahrenheit. •• The displayed temperature is the target temperature, and not the actual temperature of the refrigerator. The actual refrigerator temperature depends on the food inside the refrigerator.
30 OPERATION CAUTION CAUTION 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. To deactivate / activate: ••With either refrigerator door opened, press and hold the Refrigerator and Ice Plus buttons at the same time for five seconds.
OPERATION 31 In-Door Ice Bin Press the Lock button on the control panel for 3 seconds to lock or unlock the dispenser and all of the control panel functions. The icemaker stops producing ice when the in-door ice bin is full. Cleaning the Dispenser Drip Tray To prevent ice cubes from melting and leaking from the dispenser, ALWAYS empty the ice bin when the icemaker is turned OFF for more than a few hours. 1 Grip the drip tray with both hands and pull it out.
32 OPERATION Assembling the In-Door Ice Bin Automatic Icemaker 1 In-Door Icemaker Carefully insert the in-door ice bin, slanting the top slightly to fit it under the icemaker. Icemaker Power Switch Ice-detecting Sensor 2 Gently push the handle to close the ice compartment. CAUTION ••When handling the ice bin, keep hands away from the icemaker tray area to avoid personal injury. ••Storing cans or other items in the ice bin will damage the icemaker.
OPERATION 33 Freezer Icemaker Turning the Automatic Icemakers On or Off Auto shutoff (feeler arm) Power Switch NOTE ••The automatic freezer icemaker produces 12 cubes at a time, 50-110 pieces within a 24 hour period if conditions are favorable. This amount may vary according to the environment (ambient temperature around the appliance, frequency of the door being opened, amount of food stored in the appliance, etc.). ••If the ice bin is completely filled with ice, ice production will stop.
34 OPERATION Storing Food Each compartment inside the refrigerator is designed to store different types of food. Store food in the optimal space to enjoy the freshest taste. 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.
OPERATION 35 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.
36 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 37 InstaView Door-in-Door (On Some Models) 1 Knock twice on the glass to turn the LED light inside the Door-in-Door on or off. 2 The LED light turns off automatically after 10 seconds. 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. 1 To remove the Door-In-Door case, lift up and pull out.
38 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. Adjusting the shelves to fit items of different heights will make finding the exact item you want easier. Detaching the Shelf (Half Shelf Type) 1 2 Tilt up the front of the shelf and then lift the shelf straight up. Pull the shelf out.
SMART FUNCTIONS 39 SMART FUNCTIONS ••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 2 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.
40 SMART FUNCTIONS LG SmartThinQ Application Features Connecting to Wi-Fi Firmware Update The Wi-Fi button, when used with the LG SmartThinQ application, allows the refrigerator to connect to a home Wi-Fi network. The Wi-Fi icon shows the status of the refrigerator’s network connection. The icon illuminates when the refrigerator is connected to the Wi-Fi network. Keep the appliance performance updated.
SMART FUNCTIONS 41 FCC Notice (For transmitter module contained in this product) ••Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ••Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. ••Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. ••Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
42 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 43 Smart Diagnosis™ Function ••For appliances with the or logo 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 transmission has finished. The display will count down the time.
44 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 45 Replacing the Fresh Air Filter Replacing the Water Filter Replace the Fresh Air Filter: Replace the Water Filter : ••Approximately every six months. ••When the Replace Filter ••When the Replace Filter 1 icon turns on. Hold and remove the filter cover by rotating it counterclockwise until the hooks are separated completely. icon turns on. ••When the water dispenser output decreases. Before Replacing the Water Filter: 2 Remove the filter from the cover.
46 MAINTENANCE 2 Pull the water filter downward and turn it counterclockwise before pulling it out. Make sure to rotate the filter down completely before pulling it out of the manifold hole. 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.
MAINTENANCE 47 Performance Data Sheet Model: LT1000P Use Replacement Cartridge: ADQ747935** System tested and certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI Standard 42, Standard 53 and Standard 401 for the reduction of substances listed below. Substance Reduction Average Influent Challenge NSF specified Challenge Concentration Avg % Reduction Average Product Water Concentration Max Permissible Product Water Concentration NSF Reduction Requirements Chlorine Taste and Odor 2.0 μg/L 2.
48 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 49 Application Guidelines/Water Supply Parameters 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.