8 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS The appearance and specifications listed in this manual may vary due to constant product improvements. Electrical requirements: 115 V, 60 Hz Min. / Max.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 9 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Exterior 4 1 5 2 6 7 8 9 3 1 Control Panel 5 Sets the refrigerator and freezer temperatures, the water filter condition and the dispenser mode. 2 Filtered Water and Ice Dispenser Opens the Door-in-Door Compartment. 6 EZ Handle 7 Opens the freezer door easily. 4 Handle InstaView Door-in-Door Allows for easy access to commonly used food items. Dispenses purified water and ice. 3 Door button LED Light Lights up when the freezer door is opened.
10 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Interior Door-in-Door: LFXS26596*/LFXS28596*/LFXC22596* 1 2 3 8 9 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 13
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 11 1 LED Interior Lighting 8 Lights up the inside of the refrigerator. Water filter Purifies water. NOTE ••The filter should be replaced every 6 months. See the Replacing the Water Filter section in this manual for details. 3 In-door Icemaker (Refrigerator) Produces and stores ice automatically. 4 Crisper Helps vegetables and fruit to stay crisp. Humidity Controlled Crisper (On Some Models) Helps vegetables and fruit to stay crisp and controls humidity.
12 INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Installation Overview Please read the following installation instructions first after purchasing this product or transporting it to another location. Unpacking the Refrigerator Connecting the Water Line CAUTION • Connect to potable water supply only. • Fill with potable water only.
INSTALLATION 13 Unpacking the Refrigerator Water ••Use two or more people to move and install the refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in back injury or other injury. Water supply must be easily connected for the automatic icemaker. ••The refrigerator is heavy. Protect the floor when moving the refrigerator for cleaning or service. Always pull the refrigerator straight out when moving it. Do not wiggle or walk the refrigerator when trying to move it, as floor damage could occur.
14 INSTALLATION Dimensions and Clearances ••Check the dimensions of the appliance and the installation path to ensure there is sufficient room to move the refrigerator through doors or narrow openings. ••If an opening is too narrow to fit the refrigerator through, the doors must be removed. ••The installation location chosen for the refrigerator should allow space behind the unit for connections and airflow and space in front to open the doors and drawers.
INSTALLATION 15 Removing/Assembling Handles ••The appearance of the handles may vary from what is shown. 1 Loosen the set screws (1) with a 3/32 in. Allen wrench and remove the handle. 2 Loosen the mounting fasteners (2) that connect to the refrigerator door and handle using a 1/4 in. Allen wrench, and remove the mounting fasteners. WARNING When assembling or disassembling the refrigerator handles: ••Grasp the handle firmly to avoid dropping it. ••Do not swing the handle into nearby people or animals.
16 INSTALLATION Removing the Freezer Drawer Handle 1 Loosen the set screws (1) located on the lower side of the handle with a 1/8 in. Allen wrench and remove the handle. 2 Loosen the mounting fasteners (2) with a 1/4 in. Allen wrench, and remove the mounting fasteners. Removing/Assembling the Doors and Drawers If the entrance door is too narrow for the refrigerator to pass through, remove the refrigerator doors and move the refrigerator sideways through the doorway.
INSTALLATION 17 2 5 Lift the door from the middle hinge pin and remove the door. ENGLISH Remove the screw (1) 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 (2) with a flat-head screwdriver. CAUTION ••Place the door, inside facing up, on a nonscratching surface. 3 Remove the cover and pull out the tube (1). Disconnect all wire harnesses (2). Unscrew the ground wire (3).
18 INSTALLATION 3 Rotate the hinge lever (1) clockwise. Lift the top hinge (2) free of the hinge lever latch. Hinge Lever Latch Assembling the Right Refrigerator Door 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 (1) over the hinge lever latch and slot it into place. Rotate the lever (2) counterclockwise to secure the hinge.
INSTALLATION 19 Assembling the Left Refrigerator Door 5 1 Make sure that the plastic sleeve is inserted in the bottom of the door. Install the refrigerator door onto the middle hinge. Collet 6 2 Place the cover (1) in place. Insert and tighten the cover screw (2). Fit the hinge (1) over the hinge lever latch and slot it into place. Rotate the lever clockwise (2) and fasten the hinge. Hinge Lever Latch 3 Connect all the wire harnesses.
20 INSTALLATION Removing the Freezer Drawers For models with two freezer drawers, remove both drawers in the same way. 3 Lift the front of the drawer up, then pull it straight out. 4 Remove the Durabase basket from the rails. Remove the screws from the rails at both ends. 5 Grip both sides of the drawer and pull it up to remove it from the rails. The Pullout Drawer located above the freezer drawer is not shown for clarity.
INSTALLATION 21 6 Hold both rails and push them in simultaneously. Lower the door into its final position and tighten the screws located on both sides. 4 Push the drawer back until it clicks into place. 5 Replace the ice bin in the drawer. Insert the Durabase basket in the rail assembly. ENGLISH 3 Assembling the Freezer Drawers 1 2 Pull out both rails simultaneously, until they are fully extended.
22 INSTALLATION Connecting the Water Line Before Beginning This water line installation is not covered by the refrigerator warranty. Follow these instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive water damage. If necessary, call a qualified plumber to correct water hammer before installing the water supply line to the refrigerator. Water banging in the pipes, or water hammer in residential plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator parts and lead to water leakage or flooding.
INSTALLATION 23 NOTE ••A self-piercing saddle type water valve should not be used. Water Line Installation Instructions WARNING 3 NOTE ••The hookup line cannot be white, plastic tubing. Licensed plumbers must use only copper tubing (NDA tubing #49595 or #49599) or Cross Link Polyethylene (PEX) tubing.
24 INSTALLATION 6 Route the tubing. Route the tubing between the cold water line and the refrigerator. Route the tubing through a hole drilled in the wall or floor (behind the refrigerator or adjacent base cabinet) as close to the wall as possible. NOTE ••Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing (about 8 ft. coiled into three turns of about 10 in. diameter) to allow the refrigerator to move out from the wall after installation. 7 Connect the tubing to the valve.
INSTALLATION 25 Leveling and Door Alignment Leveling 1 Turn the leveling leg to the left to raise that side of the refrigerator or to the right to lower it. It may take several turns of the leveling leg to adjust the tilt of the refrigerator. NOTE ••A flare nut wrench works best, but an open-end wrench will suffice. Do not over-tighten. 2 Open both doors and check to make sure that they close easily.
26 INSTALLATION The right refrigerator door does not have an adjustable nut. If the space between the doors is uneven, follow the instructions below to align the right door: 1 With one hand, lift up both the inner and outer door sections of the right door to raise them at the middle hinge. (It may be easier to lift it with the doors open.) 2 With the other hand, use pliers to insert the snap ring on the middle hinge of the inner door section as shown.
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.
28 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.
