LG LSSB2692 STUDIO 26 cu. ft. Side by Side Refrigerator Owner’s Manual
- June 12, 2024
- LG
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LSSB2692 STUDIO 26 cu. ft. Side by Side Refrigerator
Product Information and Usage Instructions
Product Information
Product Name | Side by Side Refrigerator |
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Model Numbers | LSSB2692 / LSSB2696 |
Manufacturer | LG |
Manual Revision | MFL67262507_Rev.05 |
Website | www.lg.com |
Product Usage Instructions
Safety Instructions
This guide contains important safety messages. Always read and
obey all safety messages.
Important Safety Instructions
The following safety alert symbols and signal words are used in
this manual:
Symbol/Signal Word | Meaning |
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DANGER | You may be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow |
instructions immediately.
WARNING| You may be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow
instructions.
CAUTION| Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury, or product damage
only.
When Connecting the Power
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Plug in the power plug with the power cord facing downward.
Failure to do so could damage the plug or cord, resulting in fire
or electric shock. -
When moving the refrigerator away from the wall, be careful not
to roll over or damage the power cord. Do not squeeze or crush the
cord or plug when pushing the refrigerator back in. Doing so could
result in fire or electric shock. -
Do not allow the power cord to be bent, crushed, or damaged. Do
not run the power cord under heavy objects like furniture, other
appliances, or through high-traffic areas. Doing so may damage the
power cord and result in fire or electric shock. -
Do not extend or modify the length of the power cord. Use only
an exact factory replacement part to avoid electrical issues, fire,
or electric shock. -
Remove water or dust from the power plug and insert it securely
into the wall socket. Dust, water, or a loose connection may cause
a fire or electric shock.
Please refer to the complete user manual for detailed
instructions on other aspects of product usage.
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OWNER’S MANUAL
SIDE BY SIDE REFRIGERATOR
Please read this owner’s manual thoroughly before operating and keep it handy
for reference at all times.
LSSB2692 / LSSB2696
MFL67262507_Rev.05
www.lg.com
Copyright © 2016 – 2018 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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INSTRUCTIONS When Connecting the Power
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When Using the Refrigerator
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PRODUCT Product Overview
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OVERVIEW
OPERATION Starting
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Adjusting the Temperatures and Functions
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Control Panel
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Shelf
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Freezer Door Bin
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Dairy Corner
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Adjustable Door Bin
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Refrigerator Gallon Bin
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Refrigerator/Freezer Drawers
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Upper/Lower Drawer Covers
22
Replacing the Water Filter
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STORING FOOD Food Storage Guide
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SMART FUNCTIONS Smart ThinQ Application
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Smart DiagnosisTM Function
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CARE AND General Information
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MAINTENANCE Cleaning
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Troubleshooting Guide
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Before Calling for Service
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Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 by the safety alert symbol and
the hazard signal word DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. These words mean:
DANGER You may be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions
immediately.
WARNING You may be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow
instructions.
CAUTION Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury, or product damage only. All safety
messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of
injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
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Safety Instructions
WARNING
TIP-OVER HAZARD Use two or more people to move and install the refrigerator.
To prevent the refrigerator from tipping over, install anti-tip brackets
(provided). Failure to follow the refrigerator installation instructions can
result in serious injury or death.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using your
product, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following.
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
1. When Connecting the Power
Use a dedicated outlet. · Using several devices at one outlet may cause a
fire.
Plug in the power plug with the power cord facing downward. Failure to do so
could damage the plug or cord, resulting in fire or electric shock.
When moving the refrigerator away from the wall, be careful not to roll over
or damage the power cord. Do not squeeze or crush the cord or plug when
pushing the refrigerator back in. Doing so could result in fire or electric
shock.
Do not allow the power cord to be bent, crushed, or damaged. Do not run the
power cord under heavy objects like furniture, other appliances, or through
high-traffic areas. Doing so may damage the power cord and result in fire or
electric shock.
Do not extend or modify the length of the power cord. Use only an exact
factory replacement part to avoid electrical issues, fire, or electric shock.
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Safety Instructions
Unplug the power cord or turn off the power when cleaning or moving the
refrigerator. · Failure to do so may cause electric shock or injury. · Press
the POWER button for 3 seconds to turn off the power at display panel. Do not
pull out the cord or touch the power plug with wet hands. Doing so may cause
electric shock or injury.
Remove water or dust from the power plug and insert it securely into the wall
socket. Dust, water, or a loose connection may cause a fire or electric shock.
Do not unplug the refrigerator by pulling on the cord. Doing so may cause
electric shock or short circuit resulting in a fire.
Do not use the power cord or the power plug if it is damaged or if the outlet
is damaged. Doing so may cause electric shock or short circuit resulting in a
fire.
Wait for 5 minutes or longer when reconnecting the plug. Give the compressor
time to cycle before re-starting.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its
service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
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Safety Instructions
2. When Using the Refrigerator
Do not place heavy or dangerous objects on the refrigerator. Opening or
closing the door may cause objects to fall, resulting in injury, fire, or
electric shock. Do not install the refrigerator in a damp location or where it
will be exposed to running water. Deterioration of the insulation on
electrical parts may result, causing risk of electric shock. Do not allow
children to hang on the refrigerator doors, shelves or drawers. Doing so may
cause serious injury.
Do not allow children to climb into the product. A child’s life could be
endangered if the child climbs into the refrigerator.
Opening and closing the door of the refrigerator vigorously may cause the
stored food in the door bins to fall.
Do not use or store flammable materials like ether, benzene, alcohol,
medicine, LP gas, sprays, or cosmetics near or in the refrigerator. Doing so
may cause explosion or fire.
Do not use a hair drier to dry the inside, nor light a candle to remove odor.
Doing so may cause explosion or fire.
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Safety Instructions
Do not use combustible sprays (including cooking sprays, oils and other
aerosol products) on or near the refrigerator. Doing so may cause a fire.
Do not install the refrigerator near a gas stove, water heater or other source
of ignition that may possibly leak gas.
Turn off the refrigerator if you will not be using it for an extended period
of time, or in the event of a severe electrical storm. Press the POWER button
for 3 seconds to turn off the power at the control panel.
If your refrigerator is leaking, have it checked by an authorized service
technician before operating it. Failure to follow this warning may cause
electric shock or fire.
Do not spray water inside or outside the refrigerator, do not clean it with
benzene or thinner. If the insulation around electrical parts deteriorates, it
can result in electric shock or fire.
If a strange smell or smoke is detected from the refrigerator, turn off the
refrigerator and contact the service center. Failure to follow this warning
may result in a fire.
Do not allow any person except an authorized servicer to disassemble, repair,
or alter the refrigerator. Doing so may cause injury, electric shock or fire.
This product is not to be used for special purposes such as the storage of
medicine or test materials or for use on ships, vehicles, aircraft, etc. Doing
so may cause an unexpected risk such as fire, electric shock, deterioration of
stored material, chemical reaction.
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Safety Instructions
When disposing of the refrigerator, remove the packing materials from the door
or take off the doors but leave the shelves in place so that children may not
easily climb inside. Child entrapment generally results in death by
suffocation.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should
be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Install the refrigerator on a solid and level floor. If the refrigerator tips
when opening or closing the door, it could fall over, causing property damage
and personal injury.
Do not put hands, feet, or metal objects into the air vents or cover, or below
or behind the refrigerator. Doing so may result in electric shock or injury.
Do not step on the pipe under the freezer door. Doing so may cause electric
shock or injury.
Supply the automatic icemaker with drinkable water. Non-potable water can
cause health risks.
If connected to a circuit protected by fuses, use time delay fuse.
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Safety Instructions
CAUTION
Do not insert hands into the ice bucket or the ice dispenser. Doing so may
cause injury. Do not touch food or containers in the freezer with wet hands.
Doing so may cause frostbite. Do not put ice in a thin crystal cup or ceramic
ware. The glass may shatter and present a hazard.
If power goes out, remove ice from ice bin. Ice will melt and water will leak
onto floor. Dump ice if power is out for a long period.
Do not remove the cover of the automatic ice dispenser. The internal mechanism
of the icemaker can cause injury if handled.
Place food items and containers carefully on the shelves in the refrigerator.
Opening and closing the door may cause food to fall, resulting in injury.
Do not put glass bottles or containers in the freezer. Contents may break the
bottle when frozen, causing risk of injury. Do not stick your hands under the
refrigerator. Sharp edges, fans, and wires may cause an injury.
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Safety Instructions
Close the door carefully when children are near. Keep fingers out of pinch
point areas; clearances between the doors and cabinets are necessarily small.
Do not put live animals into the refrigerator.
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Product Overview
Top Cover
Product Overview
Freezer Compartment
Refrigerator Compartment
Automatic Icemaker
Shelf LED Lamp
Shelf
Drawer (3) Door Bin
Lower Cover
LED Display Control Panel Filter Dairy Corner Shelf Adjustable door bin LED
Lamp Shelf
Adjustable door bin
Drawer(3) Gallon bin
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Operation
Starting
When the refrigerator is first installed, allow it to stabilize at normal
operating temperatures for 2-3 hours prior to filling it with fresh or frozen
foods. If operation is interrupted, wait 5 minutes before restarting.
Adjusting the Temperatures and Functions
LED Display Control Panel
Dispenser Control Panel
Dispenser Lamp (hidden) Water/Ice Output
Dispenser Push Switch
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Operation
Control Panel
LED Display Control Panel
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2
3
4
5
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1 Power 2 Ice Plus
3 Freezer 4 Refrigerator
The Power button turns off all electrical power to the unit. Press and hold
the Power button for 3 seconds to turn off the power. When the power is off,
the indicator light is off. There is no need to turn off power at the circuit
breaker or wall receptacle. Use this function for service or extended
vacations.
Press the Ice Plus button once to activate the Ice Plus function. The Ice Plus
icon on the display panel illuminates when activated. The Ice Plus function
runs the freezer compartment at the coldest setting for a 24-hour period to
increase icemaking by up to 20%, and then turns off automatically.
NOTE · Press the button again to cancel the Ice Plus function.
To adjust the temperature in the freezer compartment, press the Freezer button
to cycle through the range of available settings.
To adjust the temperature in the refrigerator compartment, press the
Refrigerator button to cycle through the range of available settings.
NOTE
· The actual inner temperature varies depending on the food status, since the
indicated temperature setting is the target temperature and not the actual
temperature within the refrigerator. Initially set the REFRIGERATOR CONTROL at
37 °F and the FREEZER CONTROL at 0 °F. Leave them at these settings for 24
hours (one day) to stabilize. Then adjust the compartment temperature as
illustrated above.
· To change temperature display from Fahrenheit to Celsius press and hold the
Freezer and Refrigerator buttons simultaneously for approximately 5 seconds.
Do the same to convert back to Fahrenheit.
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Operation
5 Door Alarm 6 Water Filter 7 Smart Diagnosis
The Door Alarm sounds three times at 30-second intervals when a compartment
door is left open for more than 60 seconds. The alarm stops sounding when the
door is closed. Press the Door Alarm button once to activate or deactivate the
door alarm function.
NOTE · Contact your local service center if the alarm continues to sound after
the
doors are closed.
Press and hold the Water Filter button for approximately 3 seconds to reset
the filter indicator after the water filter has been replaced.
NOTE · Replace the water filter approximately every 6 months, when the water
filter
indicator light reaches 0 or if the ice or water starts to taste bad.
Use during the Smart DiagnosisTM feature.
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Operation
Dispenser Control Panel
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10
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8 Wi-Fi
9 Freezer 10 Refrigerator
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Use the Wi-Fi button with the LG Smart Refrigerator smart phone app to connect
the refrigerator to a home Wi-Fi network. Refer to the Smart Features section
of the manual for information on the initial setup of the application. The Wi-
Fi icon displays the status of the refrigerator’s network connection. When the
refrigerator is connected to the network, the Wi-Fi icon is illuminated. Press
and hold the Wi-Fi button for 3 seconds to connect to the network. The icon
blinks while the connection is being made, then turns on once the connection
is successfully made.
Freezer temperature indicator.
Refrigerator temperature indicator.
11 Lock
Press and hold the Lock button for three seconds to lock the dispenser and all
of the other control panel functions.
Press and hold again for 3 seconds to unlock.
12 Dispenser Selection Indicator
Displays whether the dispenser is set to dispense water, cubed or crushed ice.
Dispensing Cubed Ice
Press the dispenser selection button repeatedly until the cubed ice icon illuminates. Press the dispenser switch with a glass or other container to dispense cubed ice.
Dispensing Water
Press the dispenser selection button repeatedly until the water icon illuminates. Press the dispenser switch with a glass or other container to dispense water.
Dispensing Crushed Ice
Press the dispenser selection button repeatedly until the crushed ice icon
illuminates.
Press the dispenser switch with a glass or other container to dispense crushed
ice.
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Operation
NOTE
· Hold the glass or other container in place for a couple of seconds after
dispensing ice or water to catch the last few cubes or drops. The dispenser is
designed to not operate while either refrigerator door is open.
CAUTION
· Hold the container as close to the ice or water chute as possible to avoid
spilling and splashing.
· Do not dispense ice into fine china or crystal glasses. China or crystal can
be broken.
Cleaning
The water collector has no self-drainage function, so it should be cleaned regularly. Remove the cover by pulling the front of the water collector cover and dry it with a cloth.
Automatic Icemaker
· The automatic icemaker can automatically make 6 cubes at a time, 70~120
pieces per day. This quantity may vary by circumstance, including ambient
temperature, door opening, freezer load. etc.
· Icemaking stops when the ice storage bin is full.
· To turn the icemaker off, turn the icemaker switch to OFF. To turn the
icemaker back on, turn the switch to ON.
ON/OFF Switch lcemaker
Automatic Shutoff Arm
NOTE
· It is normal to hear noise when ice drops into the ice storage bin. ·
Occasionally shake the ice storage bin so that the ice does not pile higher on
one
side. If the ice piles up high next to the ice maker, ice production will
stop.
Icemaker Not Working Properly
Ice is Lumped Together
· When ice is lumped together, take the ice lumps out of the ice storage bin,
break them into small pieces, and return the pieces to the ice storage bin.
· When the ice produced by the icemaker is too small or is lumped together,
the amount of water supplied to the icemaker may need to be adjusted. Contact
the service center.
If ice is not used frequently, it may lump together.
Power Failure
· Ice may drop into the freezer compartment. Take the ice storage bin out and
discard all the ice. Dry the ice bin and place it back in the freezer.
The Refrigerator is Newly Installed
· It takes about 12 hours for a newly installed refrigerator to make ice. 16
Operation
How to remove and reinstall the
ice storage bin
Remove · Grip the handle as shown in the figure 1. BIN · Lift the lower part slightly · Take the Ice Storage bin out slowly Cover · Lift up the cover Watch the hooks inside of cover.
figure 1
Reinstall (Bin&Cover) · Assembly is the reverse order of disassemby. · You will hear the bin snap into place when it is in the correct position.
WARNING
· Do not dismantle the ice storage bin unless it is necessary. · Use both
hands to remove the ice bin to avoid dropping it. · Do not touch the ejector
mechanism with hands or tools.
It may damage the icemaker or hurt your hands (figure 2).
figure 2
Auto-Closing Door System
The doors automatically close when in the 60 degree position.
NOTE · This function is performed by a spring-damper
mechanism. Closing speed and strength depends on the ambient temperature,
frequency of door opening/closing and contents of the door bins.
Other Functions
Open Door Alert
· A warning tone will sound 3 times at thirty-second intervals if the
refrigerator or freezer door is left open for more than sixty seconds.
· Please contact a local service center if the warning continues to sound
after the door is closed.
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Operation
CAUTION
Throw away the first few batches of ice (about 24 cubes) and water (about 7
glasses) first made after refrigerator installation. The first ice and water
may include particles or odor from the feed water pipe or feed water box. This
is also necessary if the refrigerator has not been used for a long time.
Children should be supervised when using the dispenser.
Be careful that frost does not block the ice passage. The ice passage may
become blocked with frost if only crushed ice is used. Remove the frost that
accumulates by removing the ice bin and clearing the passage with a rubber
spatula. Dispensing cubed ice can also help prevent frost buildup.
Never store beverage cans or other items in the ice bin for the purpose of
rapid cooling. Doing so may damage the icemaker or the containers may burst.
Never use thin crystal glass or crockery to collect ice. Such containers may
chip or break resulting in glass fragments in the ice.
Dispense ice into a glass before filling it with water or other beverages.
Splashing may occur if ice is dispensed into a glass that already contains
liquid.
To avoid personal injury, keep hands out of the ice door and passage. Part
breakage or injury may occur.
Never remove the icemaker cover.
If discolored ice is dispensed, check the water filter and water supply. If
the problem continues, contact service center. Do not use the ice or water
until the problem is corrected.
Never use a glass that is exceptionally narrow or deep. Ice may jam in the ice
passage and refrigerator performance may be affected.
Keep the glass at a proper distance from the ice outlet. A glass held too
close to the outlet may prevent ice from dispensing.
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Operation
Shelf
The shelves in the refrigerator are adjustable to meet individual storage
needs.
Disassembling 1. Lift the front of the shelf slightly.
2. While supporting the shelf, tilt it and pull it out.
Reassembling
Tilt the front of the shelf up and guide the shelf hooks into the slots at a desired height. Then, lower the front of the shelf so that the hooks drop into the slots.
CAUTION
Make sure that shelves are level from one side to the other. Failure to do so may result in the shelf falling or food spilling.
Freezer Door Bin
Use to store small packaged frozen food. Do not use door bins to store ice
cream or for long-term food storage.
Disassembling
Hold the bin with both hands and slightly lift up the front part to pull the bin out.
Reassembling
Hold the bin with both hands and reassemble one side at a time by
pushing it in.
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Dairy Corner
Use to store dairy goods like butter and cheese.
Disassembling
To remove the dairy corner, simply lift it up and pull straight out.
Close the dairy corner completely after use. The refrigerator door may not
close properly if the
dairy corner is left open.
Operation
Adjustable Door Bins
Use to store small, packaged refrigerated food or beverages such as milk,
canned drinks, etc. The adjustable door bins are removable for easy cleaning
and adjustment.
Disassembling
You must remove the dairy corner before disassembling the adjustable door bin.
To remove the door bin, pull the levers on each side and pull the bin up off
of the rail.
Lever
Reassembling
Before reassembling the adjustable door bin, remove the dairy corner.
Hold the door bin with both hands and place it on top of the rail. Push the
basket down while holding the lever under the bin. The bin clicks when it is
in the correct position.
CAUTION
– Always disassemble/assemble the adjustable door bin using two hands. Make sure that the adjustable door bins are empty before disassembling/ assembling them.
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Operation
Refrigerator Gallon Bin
For storing larger containers, such as gallons of milk. Disassembling Hold the
bin with both hands, lift up and pull out.
Reassembling
Hold the bin with both hands and click it into place, one side at a time.
Refrigerator/Freezer Drawers
For convenient storage of items like fruits, vegetables and packaged frozen
food.
Disassembling
1. Hold the front handle of the drawer and pull it out until it stops. 2.
When you cannot pull out the drawer any more, lift it up slightly to pull it
out. 3. The lower compartment under the drawer is also removable. The drawer
is reassembled in the reverse order.
CAUTION – Always disassemble the drawers using two hands. Make sure that the
drawers are empty before removing them.
Reassembling the Lower
Compartment
1. Slide both rails in simultaneously.
2. Hook the support into the rail tabs on both sides.
3. Lower the front of the compartment. The compartment clicks when it is in
the correct position.
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Operation
Disassembling
Upper/Lower Drawer Covers
1. Lift the front of the cover slightly, then lift the back of the cover from
below. 2. Pull the cover forward firmly. 3. Tilt the cover up 45° and remove
it. The cover is reassembled in the reverse order.
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2
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CAUTION Never wash the inside accessories of the appliance in the dishwasher.
They must be cleaned by hand.
Replacing the Water Filter
Replace the water filter: – Approximately every six months. – When the water
filter indicator turns on. – When the water dispenser output decreases. – When
the ice cubes are smaller than normal.
1. Remove the old water filter. – Lower or remove the top left shelf to allow
the water filter to rotate all the way down. – Press the push button to open
the water filter cover.
NOTE · Replacing the water filter causes a small amount of
water (around 1 oz. or 25 cc) to drain. Place a cup under the front end of the
water filter cover to collect any leaking water. Hold the water filter
upright, once it is removed, to prevent any remaining water from spilling out
of the water filter.
– Pull the water filter downward and pull out. Make sure to rotate the filter
down completely before pulling it out of the manifold hole.
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Operation
2. 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 water filter
tabs in the horizontal position, push the new water filter into the manifold
hole until it stops.
– Rotate the water filter up into position and close the cover. The cover
clicks when closed correctly.
3. After the water filter is replaced, dispense 2.5 gallons of water (flush for approximately 5 minutes) to remove trapped air and contaminants from the system. Do not dispense the entire 2.5 gallon amount continuously. Depress and release the dispenser pad for cycles of 30 seconds ON and 60 seconds OFF.
4. Water Filter Bypass Plug
– Keep the water filter bypass plug. You MUST use the water filter bypass plug
when a replacement water filter cartridge is not available.
Water Filter Bypass Plug
CAUTION
DO NOT operate refrigerator without water filter or water filter bypass plug installed.
NOTE
· To purchase a replacement water filter: – Visit your local dealer or
distributor – Web: Find Parts & Accessories from Support section of lg.com –
Call : 1-800-243-0000 (USA),
1-888-542-2623 (Canada)
· Part number of the replacement water filter: ADQ36006101
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Food Storage Guide
(Refer to the Product Overview for identification of parts.)
Freezer Compartment
Shelf
Store various frozen foods such as meat, fish, ice cream, frozen snacks, etc.
Freezer Compartment
Door Bin
· Store small packed frozen food.
· The temperature in the door bins is likely to increase as the door opens;
therefore, do not store long-term foods such as ice cream in the door bins.
Freezer Compartment
Drawer
· Store meat, fish, chicken, etc. after wrapping them with thin foil.
· Store dry.
Dairy Corner Store dairy products such as cheese and butter.
Refrigerator Compartment
Shelf
Store side dishes or other foods at a proper distance.
Refrigerator Compartment
Door Bin
Store small packed food or beverages such as milk, juice, etc.
Vegetable Drawer Store vegetables or fruits.
Storing Food
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Storing Food
Food storage guide
· Store fresh food in the refrigerator compartment. How food is frozen and
thawed is an important factor in maintaining its freshness and flavor.
· Do not store food that spoils quickly, such as bananas and melons, at low
temperatures.
· Allow hot food to cool prior to storing it in the refrigerator. Placing hot
food in the refrigerator could spoil other food and lead to a higher energy
consumption.
· Tightly wrap food or store it in a container with a lid. · Do not block air
vents with food. Smooth circulation of chilled air keeps refrigerator
temperatures even.
· Do not open the door frequently. Opening the door lets warm air enter the
refrigerator and causes temperatures to rise.
· Do not overfill the door bins.
Freezer compartment
Refrigerator compartment
· Do not store bottles or glass in the freezer compartment. They may break or
shatter.
· Do not refreeze food that has been thawed. This causes loss of taste and
nutrients.
· When storing frozen food for an extended period of time, such as ice cream,
keep it on a shelf, not in a door bin.
· Do not touch frozen containers made of metal with wet hands.
· Always clean food prior to refrigerating. Vegetables and fruits should be
washed and dried. Packed food should be wiped to prevent adjacent food from
spoiling.
· When storing eggs in their storage rack or box, ensure that they are fresh,
and always store them in an upright position.
NOTE
· If you keep the refrigerator in a hot and humid place, frequent opening of
the door or storing a lot of vegetables in it may cause condensation to form
which has no effect on its performance. Remove the condensation with a paper
or kitchen towel.
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Smart Functions
Smart ThinQ Application
· For appliances with the or logo
The Smart ThinQ 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.
2. Turn off the Mobile data or Cellular Data on your smartphone.
3. Connect your smartphone to the wireless router.
NOTE
· To verify the Wi-Fi connection, check that Wi-Fi icon on the control panel
is lit. · The appliance supports 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi networks only. To check your
network frequency,
contact your Internet service provider or refer to your wireless router
manual. · LG SmartThinQ is not responsible for any network connection problems
or any faults,
malfunctions, or errors caused by network connection. · The surrounding
wireless environment can make the wireless network service run slowly. · If
the appliance is having trouble connecting to the Wi-Fi network, it may be too
far from the
router. Purchase a Wi-Fi repeater (range extender) to improve the Wi-Fi signal
strength. · The network connection may not work properly depending on the
Internet service provider. · The Wi-Fi connection may not connect or may be
interrupted because of the home
network environment. · If the appliance cannot be registered due to problems
with the wireless signal
transmission, unplug the appliance and wait about a minute before trying
again. · If the firewall on your wireless router is enabled, disable the
firewall or add an exception
to it. · The wireless network name (SSID) should be a combination of English
letters and
numbers. (Do not use special characters.) · Smartphone user interface (UI) may
vary depending on the mobile operating system
(OS) and the manufacturer. · If the security protocol of the router is set to
WEP, network setup may fail. Change the
security protocol (WPA2 is recommended), and register the product again.
Installing Smart Search for the LG Smart ThinQ application from the Google
Play Store or Apple App ThinQ Application Store on a smart phone. Follow
instructions to download and install the application.
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Smart Functions
Smart ThinQ Application Features
Firmware Update Keep the appliance performance updated.
Energy Monitoring 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. When Ice Plus is finished, you will receive a push
message. Smart DiagnosisTM This function provides useful information for
diagnosing and solving issues with the appliance based on the pattern of use.
Settings Allows you to set various options on the refrigerator and in the
application.
NOTE
· If you change your wireless router, Internet service provider, or password,
delete the registered appliance from the LG SmartThinQ application and
register it again.
· This information is current at the time of publication. The application is
subject to change for product improvement purposes without notice to users.
Wireless LAN module
Specifications
Model Frequency Range
Output Power (Max)
LCW-003
2412 to 2462 MHz
IEEE 802.11b: 17.56 dBm IEEE 802.11g: 25.53 dBm IEEE 802.11n: 25.29 dBm
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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
· 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.
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This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- this device may not cause harmful interference and
- this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Any changes or modifications in construction of this device which are not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating
in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20
cm (7.8 inches) between the antenna and your body. Users must follow the
specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
Industry Canada Statement
(For transmitter module contained
in this product)
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply
with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt
RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
IC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment.
This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20
cm (7.8 inches) between the antenna and your body.
NOTE
· THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED
BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID
THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
Open Source Software Notice
Information
To obtain the source code under GPL, LGPL, MPL, and other open source licenses, that is contained in this product, please visit http://opensource.lge.com. In addition to the source code, all referred license terms, warranty disclaimers and copyright notices are available for download.
LG Electronics will also provide open source code to you on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost of performing such distribution (such as the cost of media, shipping, and handling) upon email request to opensource@lge.com. This offer is valid for a period of three years after our last shipment of this product. This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information.
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Smart DiagnosisTM Function
· For appliances with the or 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.
NFC or Wi-Fi equipped models can also transmit data to a smartphone using the
LG Smart ThinQ application.
Smart DiagnosisTM through the Customer
Information Center
This gives you the capability of speaking directly to our trained specialists.
The specialist records the data transmitted from the appliance and uses it to
analyze the issue, providing a fast and effective diagnosis.
1. Call the LG Electronics Customer Information Center at: (LG U.S.A.)
1-800-243-0000 (LG Canada)
1-888-542-2623
2. Open the right refrigerator door.
3. Hold the mouthpiece of your phone in front of the speaker that is located
on the right hinge of the refrigerator door, when instructed to do so by the
call center.
4. Press and hold the Freezer button for three seconds while continuing to
hold your phone to the speaker.
5. After you hear three beeps, release the Freezer button.
6. Keep the phone in place until the tone transmission has finished. The
display will count down the time. Once the countdown is over and the tones
have stopped, resume your conversation with the specialist, who will then be
able to assist you in using the information transmitted for analysis.
NOTE
· For best results, do not move the phone while the tones are being
transmitted. · If the call center agent is not able to get an accurate
recording of the data, you
may be asked to try again. · The Smart DiagnosisTM function depends on the
local call quality. · Bad call quality may result in poor data transmission
from your phone to the
call center, which could cause Smart DiagnosisTM to malfunction.
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Care and Maintenance
Vacation Time
General information
If you choose to leave the refrigerator on while you are away, follow these
steps to prepare the refrigerator before you leave. 1. Use up any perishables
and freeze other items. 2. Turn off the icemaker and empty the ice bin.
If you choose to turn the refrigerator off before you leave, follow these
steps. 1. Remove all food from the refrigerator. 2. Depending on your model,
set the thermostat control (refrigerator control) to OFF. 3. Clean the
refrigerator, wipe it and dry well. 4. Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops
of both doors to prop them open far
enough for air to get in. This stops odor and mold from building up.
Power Failure
1. If the power will be out for 24 hours or less, keep all refrigerator doors
closed to help foods stay cold and frozen.
2. If the power will be out for more than 24 hours, remove all frozen food
and store it in a frozen food locker.
Anti-Condensation Pipe
The outside wall of the refrigerator cabinet may sometimes get warm, especially just after installation. This is due to the anti-condensation pipe, which pumps hot refrigerant to prevent sweating on the outer cabinet wall.
Replacing LED Lighting
Check to make sure that the LED lamp is turned on.
– LED lamp is not a user-serviceable item. If the LED array fails, contact LG
Electronics call center for service.
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Cleaning
Keep the refrigerator clean to prevent undesirable odors. Wipe up spilled food
immediately, since it may acidify and stain plastic surfaces if allowed to
settle.
WARNING
Always unplug the refrigerator prior to cleaning. Wipe up excess moisture with a sponge or cloth to prevent water or liquid from getting into any electrical part and causing an electric shock. Never use metallic scouring pads, brushes, coarse abrasive cleaners, strong alkaline solutions, or flammable or toxic cleaning liquids on any surface. Do not touch frozen surfaces with wet or damp hands, because skin could stick to extremely cold surfaces.
Exterior
Use a lukewarm solution of mild soap or detergent to clean the durable finish of the refrigerator. Wipe with a clean damp cloth and then dry.
Interior
Clean the interior regularly. Wash all compartments using a baking soda solution or a mild detergent and warm water. Rinse and dry.
NOTE
· Do not clean the lower drawers in a dishwasher. The high temperature may
damage the bins and make them unusable.
After Cleaning
Verify that the power cord is not damaged or overheated. Insert power plug completely into outlet.
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Care and Maintenance
Troubleshooting Guide
COOLING
Before conducting troubleshooting, make sure that the following basic
requirements are met:
Service Flow Water Supply Water Pressure Operating Ambient Temperature Limits Electrical Ratings
0.5 gpm (1.9 lpm)
Potable Water 20-120 psi (138 – 827 kPa) 33°F – 100°F (0.6 °C – 38 °C)
115 Volts, 60 Hz, AC only, and fused at 15 or 20 amperes.
Problem
Refrigerator and Freezer section are not cooling.
Possible Causes The refrigerator control is set to OFF (some models).
Refrigerator is set to demo mode.
Refrigerator is in the defrost cycle.
Refrigerator was recently installed. Refrigerator was recently relocated.
Solutions
Turn the control ON. Refer to the Setting the Controls section for proper
temperature settings.
Demo Mode allows the lights and control display to work normally while
disabling cooling to save energy while on the showroom floor. Refer to the
Setting the Controls section for instructions on how to disable Demo Mode.
During the defrost cycle, the temperature of each compartment may raise
slightly. Wait 30 minutes and confirm the proper temperature has been restored
once the defrost cycle has completed.
It may take up to 24 hours for each compartment to reach the desired
temperature.
If the refrigerator was stored for a long time or moved on its side, it is
necessary for the refrigerator to stand upright for 24 hours before connecting
it to power.
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Problem
Cooling System runs too much.
Possible Causes Refrigerator is replacing an older model. Refrigerator was
recently plugged in or power restored. Door opened often or a large amount of
food / hot food was added.
Doors are not closed completely.
Refrigerator is installed in a hot location.
Condenser / back cover is clogged.
Solutions
Modern refrigerators require more operating time but use less energy due to
more efficient technology.
The refrigerator will take up to 24 hours to cool completely.
Adding food and opening the door warms the refrigerator, requiring the
compressor to run longer in order to cool the refrigerator back down. In order
to conserve energy, try to get everything you need out of the refrigerator at
once, keep food organized so it is easy to find, and close the door as soon as
the food is removed. (Refer to the Food Storage Guide.)
Firmly push the doors shut. If they will not shut all the way, see the Doors
will not close completely or pop open section in Parts & Features
Troubleshooting.
The compressor will run longer under warm conditions. At normal room
temperatures (70°F) expect your compressor to run about 40% to 80% of the
time. Under warmer conditions, expect it to run even more often. The
refrigerator should not be operated above 110°F.
Use a vacuum cleaner with an attachment to clean the condenser cover and
vents. Do not remove the panel covering the condenser coil area.
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Problem
Refrigerator or Freezer section is
too warm.
Possible Causes Refrigerator was recently installed.
Air vents are blocked.
Doors are opened often or for long periods of time.
Unit is installed in a hot location. A large amount of food or hot food was
added to either compartment.
Doors not closed correctly. Temperature control is not set correctly.
Defrost cycle has recently completed.
Solutions
It may take up to 24 hours for each compartment to reach the desired
temperature.
Rearrange items to allow air to flow throughout the compartment. Refer to the
Airflow diagram in the Using Your Refrigerator section.
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 frequency and duration of
door openings.
The refrigerator should not be operated in temperatures above 110°F.
Adding food warms the compartment requiring the cooling system to run.
Allowing hot food to cool to room temperature before putting it in the
refrigerator will reduce this effect.
See the Doors will not close correctly or pop open section in Parts & Features
Troubleshooting.
If the temperature is too warm, 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.
During the defrost cycle, the temperature of each compartment may raise
slightly and condensation may form on the back wall. Wait 30 minutes and
confirm the proper temperature has been restored once the defrost cycle has
completed.
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Problem
Interior moisture buildup.
Possible Causes
Doors are opened often or for long periods of time.
Doors not closed correctly. Weather is humid.
Defrost cycle recently completed. Food is not packaged correctly.
Solutions
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 frequency and duration of
door openings.
See the Doors will not close correctly section in the Troubleshooting section.
Humid weather allows additional moisture to enter the compartments when the
doors are opened leading to condensation or frost. Maintaining a reasonable
level of humidity in the home will help to control the amount of moisture that
can enter the compartments.
During the defrost cycle, the temperature of each compartment may raise
slightly and condensation may form on the back wall. Wait 30 minutes and
confirm that the proper temperature has been restored once the defrost cycle
has completed.
Food stored uncovered or unwrapped, and damp containers can lead to moisture
accumulation within each compartment. Wipe all containers dry and store food
in sealed packaging to prevent condensation and frost.
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COOLING/ICE & WATER
Problem
Food is freezing in the refrigerator
compartment.
Possible Causes
Food with high water content was placed near an air vent.
Refrigerator temperature control is set incorrectly.
Refrigerator is installed in a cold location.
Frost or ice crystals form on
frozen food (outside of package).
Door is opened frequently or for long periods of time.
Door is not closing properly.
Solutions
Rearrange items with high water content away from air vents.
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.
When the refrigerator is operated in temperature below 41°F (5°C), food can
freeze in the refrigerator compartment. The refrigerator should not be
operated in temperature below 55°F (13°C).
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. Increased moisture will lead to frost and condensation. To
lessen the effect, reduce the frequency and duration of door openings.
Refer to the Doors will not close correctly or pop open section in the
Troubleshooting section.
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 on frozen
food (inside of sealed package).
Condensation from food with a high water content has frozen inside of the food
package.
Food has been left in the freezer for a long period of time.
This is normal for food items with a high water content.
Do not store food items with high water content in the freezer for a long
period of time.
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Problem
Icemaker is not making enough
ice.
Possible Causes
Demand exceeds ice storage capacity.
House water supply is not connected, valve is not turned on fully, or valve is
clogged.
Water filter has been exhausted.
Low house water supply pressure.
Reverse Osmosis filtration system is used. Tubing connecting refrigerator to
house supply valve is kinked.
Solutions
The icemaker will produce approximately 100 cubes in a 24 hour period.
Connect the refrigerator to a cold water supply with adequate pressure and
turn the water shutoff valve fully open.
If the problem persists, it may be necessary to contact a plumber.
It is recommended that you replace the water filter:
· Approximately every six months. · When the water filter indicator turns on.
· When the water dispenser output
decreases. · When the ice cubes are smaller than
normal.
The water pressure must be between 20 and 120 psi on models without a water
filter and between 40 and 120 psi on models with a water filter.
If the problem persists, it may be necessary to contact a plumber.
Reverse osmosis filtration systems can reduce the water pressure below the
minimum amount and result in icemaker issues. (Refer to Water Pressure
section.)
The tubing can kink when the refrigerator is moved during installation or
cleaning resulting in reduced water flow. Straighten or repair the water
supply line and arrange it to prevent future kinks.
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ICE & WATER
Problem
Icemaker is not making enough ice (continued).
Possible Causes
Doors are opened often or for long periods of time.
Doors are not closed completely.
The temperature setting for the freezer is too warm.
Solutions
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 can help, as well as not opening the
doors as frequently.
If the doors are not properly closed, ice production will be affected. See the
Doors will not close completely or pop open section in Parts & Features
Troubleshooting for more information.
The recommended temperature for the freezer compartment for normal ice
production is 0°F. If the freezer temperature is warmer, ice production will
be affected.
Dispensing water Water filter has been exhausted. slowly.
Reverse osmosis filtration system is used.
Low house water supply pressure.
It is recommended that you replace the water filter:
· Approximately every six months. · When the water filter indicator turns on.
· When the water dispenser output
decreases. · When the ice cubes are smaller than
normal.
Reverse osmosis filtration systems can reduce the water pressure below the
minimum amount and result in icemaker issues.
If the problem persists, it may be necessary to contact a plumber.
The water pressure must be between 20 and 120 psi on models without a water
filter and between 40 and 120 psi on models with a water filter.
If the problem persists, it may be necessary to contact a plumber.
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Problem
Not dispensing ice.
Possible Causes
Unable to hear the sound of ice coming out?
Doors are not closed completely.
Infrequent use of the dispenser.
The delivery chute is clogged with frost or ice fragments.
The dispenser display is locked.
Ice bin is empty.
Solutions
In the control panel, select the modes for cubed ice and crushed ice
alternately to dispense the ice.
Ice will not dispense if any of the refrigerator doors are left open.
Infrequent use of the ice dispenser will cause the cubes to stick together
over time, which will prevent them from properly dispensing. Check the ice bin
for ice cubes clumping/sticking together. If they are, break up the ice cubes
to allow for proper operation.
Eliminate the frost or ice fragments by removing the ice bin and clearing the
chute with a plastic utensil. Dispensing cubed ice can also help prevent frost
or ice fragment buildup.
Press and hold the Lock button for three seconds to unlock the control panel
and dispenser.
It may take up to 24 hours for each compartment to reach the desired
temperature and for the icemaker to begin making ice. Make sure that the
shutoff (arm/ sensor) is not obstructed.
Once the ice supply in the bin has been completely exhausted, it my take up to
90 minutes before additional ice is available, and approximately 24 hours to
completely refill the bin.
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Problem
Icemaker is not making ice.
Possible Causes Refrigerator was recently installed or icemaker recently
connected.
Icemaker not turned on.
The ice detecting sensor is obstructed.
The refrigerator is not connected to a water supply or the supply shutoff
valve is not turned on. Icemaker shutoff (arm or sensor) obstructed.
Reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected to your cold water
supply.
Solutions
It may take up to 24 hours for each compartment to reach the desired
temperature and for the icemaker to begin making ice.
Locate the icemaker on/off switch and confirm that it is in the ON (I)
position.
Foreign substances or frost on the icedetecting sensor can interrupt ice
production. Make sure that the sensor area is clean at all times for proper
operation.
Connect refrigerator to the water supply and turn the water shutoff valve
fully open.
If your icemaker is equipped with an ice shutoff arm, make sure that the arm
moves freely. If your icemaker is equipped with the electronic ice shutoff
sensor, make sure that there is a clear path between the two sensors.
Reverse osmosis filtration systems can reduce the water pressure below the
minimum amount and result in icemaker issues. (Refer to the Water Pressure
section.)
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Problem
Not dispensing water.
Possible Causes
New installation or water line recently connected.
The dispenser panel is locked.
The dispenser is not set for water dispensing.
Refrigerator or freezer doors are not closed properly. Water filter has been
recently removed or replaced.
Tubing connecting refrigerator to house supply valve is kinked.
The house water supply is not connected, the valve is not turned on fully, or
the valve is clogged.
Solutions
Dispense 2.5 gallons of water (flush for approximately 5 minutes) to remove
trapped air and contaminants from the system. Do not dispense the entire 2.5
gallon amount continuously. Depress and release the dispenser pad for cycles
of 30 seconds ON and 60 seconds OFF.
Press and hold the Lock button for three seconds to unlock the control panel
and dispenser.
The dispenser can be set for ice or water. Make certain that the control panel
is set for the proper operation. Press the Water button on the control panel
to dispense water.
Water will not dispense if any of the refrigerator doors are left open.
After the water filter is replaced, dispense 2.5 gallons of water (flush for
approximately 5 minutes) to remove trapped air and contaminants from the
system. Do not dispense the entire 2.5 gallon amount continuously. Depress and
release the dispenser pad for cycles of 30 seconds ON and 60 seconds OFF.
The tubing can kink when the refrigerator is moved during installation or
cleaning resulting in reduced water flow. Straighten or repair the water
supply line and arrange it to prevent future kinks.
Connect refrigerator to the water supply and turn the water shutoff valve
fully open.
If the problem persists, it may be necessary to contact a plumber.
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Problem
Ice has bad taste or odor.
Possible Causes
Water supply contains minerals such as sulfur.
Icemaker was recently installed.
Ice has been stored for too long.
The food has not been stored properly in either compartment. The interior of
the refrigerator needs to be cleaned. The ice storage bin needs to be cleaned.
Solutions
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.
Discard the first few batches of ice to avoid discolored or bad tasting ice.
Ice that has been stored for too long will shrink, become cloudy, and may
develop a stale taste. Throw away old ice and make a new supply.
Rewrap the food. Odors may migrate to the ice if food is not wrapped properly.
See the Care and Cleaning section for more information.
Empty and wash the bin (discard old cubes). Make sure that the bin is
completely dry before reinstalling it.
Dispensing warm water.
Refrigerator was recently installed.
The water dispenser has been used recently and the storage tank was exhausted.
Dispenser has not been used for several hours.
Refrigerator is connected to the hot water supply.
Allow 24 hours after installation for the water storage tank to cool
completely.
Depending on your specific model, the water storage capacity will range from
approximately 20 to 30 oz.
If the dispenser has not been used for several hours, the first glass
dispensed may be warm. Discard the first 10 oz.
Make sure that the refrigerator is connected to a cold water pipe.
WARNING: Connecting the refrigerator to a hot water line may damage the
icemaker.
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Problem
Water has bad taste or odor.
Possible Causes
Water supply contains minerals such as sulfur.
Water filter has been exhausted.
Refrigerator was recently installed.
Icemaker is making too much
ice.
Icemaker shutoff (arm/sensor) is obstructed.
Solutions
A water filter may need to be installed to eliminate taste and odor problems.
It is recommended that you replace the water filter:
· Approximately every 6 months. · When the water filter indicator turns on. ·
When the water dispenser output
decreases. · When the ice cubes are smaller than
normal.
Dispense 2.5 gallons of water (flush for approximately 5 minutes) to remove
trapped air and contaminates from the system. Do not dispense the entire 2.5
gallon amount continuously. Depress and release the dispenser pad for cycles
of 30 seconds ON and 60 seconds OFF.
Empty the ice bin. If your icemaker is equipped with an ice shutoff arm, make
sure that the arm moves freely. If your icemaker is equipped with the
electronic ice shutoff sensor, make sure that there is a clear path between
the two sensors. Reinstall the ice bin and wait 24 hours to confirm proper
operation.
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NOISE
Problem Clicking
Possible Causes
The defrost control will click when the automatic defrost cycle begins and
ends. The thermostat control (or refrigerator control on some models) will
also click when cycling on and off.
Solutions Normal Operation
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.
Refrigerator is not resting solidly on the floor.
Refrigerator with linear compressor was jarred while running.
Normal Operation
Floor is weak or uneven or leveling legs need to be adjusted. See the Door
Alignment section. Normal Operation
Whooshing
Evaporator fan motor is circulating air through the refrigerator and freezer compartments.
Air is being forced over the condenser by the condenser fan.
Gurgling Refrigerant flowing through the cooling system.
Popping
Contraction and expansion of the inside walls due to changes in temperature.
Sizzling Water dripping on the defrost heater during a defrost cycle.
Normal Operation Normal Operation Normal Operation Normal Operation Normal Operation
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Problem Vibrating
Possible Causes
If the side or back of the refrigerator is touching a cabinet or wall, some of
the normal vibrations may make an audible sound.
Solutions
To eliminate the noise, make sure that the sides and back cannot vibrate
against any wall or cabinet.
Refrigerator vibrates after you
close the door.
Door is closing too hard due to damaged hinges.
Compressor is vibrating.
Solution: Please contact the service center.
The compressor is vibrating because the door is being closed too hard.
Dripping Water running into the drain pan during the defrost cycle.
Normal Operation
Pulsating or HighPitched Sound
Your refrigerator is designed to run more efficiently to keep your food items at the desired temperature. The high efficiency compressor may cause your new refrigerator to run longer than your old one, but it is still more energy efficient than previous models. While the refrigerator is running, it is normal to hear a pulsating or high-pitched sound.
Normal Operation
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PARTS & FEATURES
Problem
Doors will not close correctly or
pop open.
Possible Causes
Food packages are blocking the door open.
Ice bin, crisper cover, pans, shelves, door bins, or baskets are out of
position.
The doors were removed during product installation and not properly replaced.
Refrigerator is not leveled properly.
The door hinges are damaged.
Solutions
Rearrange food containers to clear the door and door shelves.
Push bins all the way in and put crisper cover, pans, shelves and baskets into
their correct positions. See the Using Your Refrigerator section for more
information.
Remove and replace the doors according to the Removing and Replacing
Refrigerator Handles and Doors section.
See Door Alignment in the Refrigeration Installation section to level
refrigerator.
Please contact to the service center.
Doors are difficult to open.
Refrigerator wobbles or seems
unstable.
Refrigerator lights do not work.
Freezer lights do not work.
The gaskets are dirty or sticky.
Door was recently closed.
Leveling legs are not adjusted properly. Floor is not level.
The refrigerator compartment lamp is LED interior lighting, and service should
be performed by a qualified technician. The freezer compartment light bulb may
need to be changed.
Clean the gaskets and the surfaces that they touch. Rub a thin coat of
appliance polish or kitchen wax on the gaskets after cleaning.
When you open the door, warmer air enters the refrigerator. As the warm air
cools, it can create a vacuum. If the door is hard to open, wait one minute to
allow the air pressure to equalize, then see if it opens more easily.
Refer to the Leveling and Door Alignment section.
It may be necessary to add shims under the leveling legs or rollers to
complete installation.
Refer to the Light Bulb Replacement section.
Refer to the Light Bulb Replacement section.
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Noise
Door open Icing/
Condensation
Before Calling for Service
The following occurrences are normal.
Occurrence Ticking or clicking sound
Solution
This is the sound of various parts expanding/contracting or various control
devices operating depending on the temperature change within the refrigerator.
Whirring or motor sound
This is the sound of compressor or fan operating when the operation of the refrigerator is starting or ending. This is similar to the sound generated when starting or turning off the engine of a car.
Sound of water flowing
This is the sound of refrigerant changing its state from liquid to gas or vice versa.
Whooshing sound when opening or closing door
This is the sound generated when the internal pressure is temporarily lowered when the warm air entered through the refrigerator or freezer is cooled fast.
Vibrating sound
If the refrigerator is installed on a wooden floor or next to a wooden wall, or if the refrigerator is not leveled properly, the sound can be loud from the vibration.
Loud sound after first installing
Door bounces open slightly after being closed
When you operate the refrigerator for the first time, the refrigerator will
operate at high speed to cool quickly and the sound can seem louder. When the
internal temperature falls below a certain level, the noise will subside.
Depending on the force or speed of closing the refrigerator or freezer door,
the door can be bumped open from the pressure. Be careful not to close the
door too hard.
Icing or condensation formed on the inner or outer side of the refrigerator
When external air flows into the cool inner surface of the refrigerator, icing/condensation can be formed. This will happen more easily when you open and close the refrigerator door more frequently. Also, if the humidity of the installed location is high or during the rainy season or on a rainy day, condensation can form on the outer side of the refrigerator. This is a natural phenomenon that occurs during the humid weather. Wipe the water drops with a dry cloth.
Temperature The front of the refrigerator is warm
Heat pipes are installed around the front part of the refrigerator and on the divider of the freezer and refrigerator to prevent the condensation from forming. The refrigerator may feel warmer just after installation or during the hot summer, but this is not a problem.
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Performance Data Sheet
Model: ADQ36006108-S
Use Replacement Cartridge: ADQ36006108
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.
System tested and certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI Standard 42 and Standard 53 for the reduction of substances listed below.
Substance Reduction
Average Influent
NSF specified Challenge
Concentration
Avg % Reduction
Average Product Water Concentration
Max Permissible Product Water Concentration
NSF Reduction Requirements
NSF Test Report
Chlorine Taste and Odor
1.9 mg/L
2.0 mg/L ± 10%
Nominal
Particulate Class I, , 0.5 to < 1.0 µm
6,866,667 pts/ mL
At least 10,000 particles/mL
Asbestos
260 MFL
107 to 108 MFL; fibers greater than 10 µm in
length
Atrazine
0.0010 mg/L
0.009 mg/L ± 10%
Benzene
0.014 mg/L
0.015 mg/L ± 10%
Carbofuran
0.09 mg/L
0.08 mg/L ± 10%
Lindane
0.002 mg/L
0.002 mg/L ± 10%
P-Dichlorobenzene 0.23 mg/L
0.225 mg/L ± 10%
Toxaphene
0.014 mg/L
0.015 mg/L ± 10%
2,4-D
0.222 mg/L
0.210 mg/L ± 10%
Lead pH @6.5
0.147 mg/L
0.15 mg/L ± 10%
Lead pH @8.5
0.150 mg/L
0.15 mg/L ± 10%
Mercury @ pH 6.5 0.0059 mg/L
0.006 mg/L ± 10%
Mercury @ pH 8.5 0.006 mg/L
0.006 mg/L ± 10%
Cyst*
97,500 cysts/L
Minimum 50,000 cysts/L
84.9% 99.7%
99%
95.0% 96.6% 98.9% 99.1% 99.8% 93% 94.5% >99.3% >99.3% 96.1 92.6 99.99%
0.29 mg/L 23,417 pts/ml
< 1MLF
0.0005 mg/L 0.0005 mg/L 0.002 mg/L 0.00002 mg/L 0.0005 mg/L 0.001 mg/L 0.012
mg/L 0.001 mg/L 0.001 mg/L 0.0002 mg/L 0.0005 mg/L
13 cyst/L
N/A N/A
N/A
0.003 mg/L 0.005 mg/L 0.001 mg/L 0.0002 mg/L 0.075 mg/L 0.003 mg/L 0.070 mg/L
0.010 mg/L 0.010 mg/L 0.002 mg/L 0.002 mg/L
N/A
50%
J-00126243
85%
J-00117747
99%
J-00126246
N/A
J-00117748
N/A
J-00117749
N/A
J-00117751
N/A
J-00126254
N/A
J-00126248
N/A
J-00126249
N/A
J-00126247
N/A
J-00126252
N/A
J-00126253
N/A
J-00126253
N/A
J-00126251
99.95% J-00123282
- Based on the use of Cryptosporidium parvum oocysts.
LIMITED WARRANTY – FOR USA
ARBITRATION NOTICE: THIS LIMITED WARRANTY CONTAINS AN ARBITRATION PROVISION
THAT REQUIRES YOU AND LG TO RESOLVE DISPUTES BY BINDING ARBITRATION INSTEAD OF
IN COURT, UNLESS YOU CHOOSE TO OPT OUT. IN ARBITRATION, CLASS ACTIONS AND JURY
TRIALS ARE NOT PERMITTED. PLEASE SEE THE SECTION TITLED “PROCEDURE FOR
RESOLVING DISPUTES” BELOW.
Should your LG Refrigerator (“Product”) fail due to a defect in materials or
workmanship under normal and proper use, during the warranty period set forth
below, LG Electronics (“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 the United
States including U.S. Territories.
Refrigerator/ Freezer
Two (2) years from the date of original retail purchase
Parts and Labor (internal/ functional parts only)
WARRANTY PERIOD
Sealed System (Condenser, Dryer, Connecting Tube and
Evaporator)
Five (5) years from the date of original retail purchase
Five (5) years from the date of original retail purchase
Parts and Labor
Parts and Labor
Compressor
Linear / Inverter Compressor Only : Parts Only for years 6-10 from the date of
original retail purchase (Consumer will be charged for labor)
· Replacement products and parts are warranted for the remaining portion of
the original warranty period or ninety (90) days, whichever is greater.
· Replacement products and parts may be new, reconditioned, refurbished, or
otherwise factory remanufactured.
· Proof of original retail purchase specifying the Product model and date of
purchase is required to obtain warranty service under this limited warranty.
EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THE PRODUCT IS LIMITED
IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE ABOVE LIMITED WARRANTY. UNDER NO
CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL LG OR ITS U.S. DISTRIBUTORS/DEALERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING,
WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOST GOODWILL, LOST REVENUES OR PROFITS, WORK STOPPAGE,
IMPAIRMENT OF OTHER GOODS, COST OF REMOVAL AND REINSTALLATION OF THE PRODUCT,
LOSS OF USE, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR
OTHERWISE. LG’S TOTAL LIABILITY, IF ANY, SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE
PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so
the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you. This limited
warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights
that vary from state to state.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:
· Service trips to deliver, pick up, or install, educate how to operate,
correct wiring, or correct unauthorized repairs.
· Damage or failure of the Product to perform during power failures and
interrupted or inadequate electrical service.
· Damage or failure caused by leaky or broken water pipes, frozen water pipes,
restricted drain lines, inadequate or interrupted water supply or inadequate
supply of air.
· Damage resulting from operating the product in a corrosive atmosphere or
contrary to the product owner’s manual.
· Damage or failure to the Product caused by accidents, pests and vermin,
lightning, wind, fire, floods, acts of God, or any other causes beyond the
control of LG.
· Damage or failure caused by unauthorized modification or alteration, or if
used for other than the intended purpose.
· Damage or failure resulting from misuse, abuse, improper installation,
repair, or maintenance. Improper repair includes use of parts not authorized
by LG. Improper installation or maintenance includes installation or
maintenance contrary to the Product owner’s manual.
· Damage or failure caused by incorrect electrical current, voltage, or
plumbing codes. · Damage or failure caused by transportation and handling,
including scratches, dents, chips, and/or other damage
to the finish of the Product, unless such damage is reported within one (1)
week of delivery. · Damage or missing items to any display, open box, or
discounted Product. · Refurbished Product or any Product sold “As Is”, “Where
Is”, “With all Faults”, or similar disclaimer. · Products with original serial
numbers that have been removed, altered, or cannot be readily determined. ·
Increases in utility costs and additional utility expenses. · Any noises
associated with normal operation. · Use of accessories (e.g., water filters,
etc.), components, or consumable cleaning products that are not
authorized by LG.
· Replacement of light bulbs, filters, or any consumable parts. · When Product
is used for other than normal and proper household use (e.g. commercial or
industrial use, offices,
and recreational facilities or vehicles) or contrary to the instructions
outlined in the Product’s owner’s manual. · Costs associated with removal and
reinstallation of your Product for repairs. · Shelves, door bins, drawers,
handle and accessories, except for internal/functional parts covered under
this
limited warranty.
The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances shall be
borne by the consumer.
TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Call 1-800-243-0000 and select the
appropriate option from the menu.
Or visit our website at http://www.lg.com.
Or by mail: LG Electronics Customer Service P.O. Box 240007 Huntsville, AL
35813 ATTN: CIC
PROCEDURE FOR RESOLVING DISPUTES:
ALL DISPUTES BETWEEN YOU AND LG ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING IN ANY WAY TO THIS
LIMITED WARRANTY OR THE PRODUCT SHALL BE RESOLVED EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH BINDING
ARBITRATION, AND NOT IN A COURT OF GENERAL JURISDICTION. BINDING ARBITRATION
MEANS THAT YOU AND LG ARE EACH WAIVING THE RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL AND TO BRING
OR PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION.
Definitions. For the purposes of this section, references to “LG” mean LG
Electronics U.S.A., Inc., its parents, subsidiaries and affiliates, and each
of their officers, directors, employees, agents, beneficiaries, predecessors
in interest, successors, assigns and suppliers; references to “dispute” or
“claim” shall include any dispute, claim or controversy of any kind whatsoever
(whether based in contract, tort, statute, regulation, ordinance, fraud,
misrepresentation or any other legal or equitable theory) arising out of or
relating in any way to the sale, condition or performance of the product or
this Limited Warranty.
Notice of Dispute. In the event you intend to commence an arbitration
proceeding, you must first notify LG in writing at least 30 days in advance of
initiating the arbitration by sending a letter to LG at LG Electronics, USA,
Inc. Attn: Legal Department- Arbitration 1000 Sylvan Ave, Englewood Cliffs
07632. You and LG agree to engage in good faith discussions in an attempt to
amicably resolve your claim. The notice must provide your name, address, and
telephone number; identify the product that is the subject of the claim; and
describe the nature of the claim and the relief being sought. If you and LG
are unable to resolve the dispute within 30 days, either party may proceed to
file a claim for arbitration.
Agreement to Binding Arbitration and Class Action Waiver. Upon failure to
resolve the dispute during the 30 day period after sending written notice to
LG, you and LG agree to resolve any claims between us only by binding
arbitration on an individual basis, unless you opt out as provided below. Any
dispute between you and LG shall not be combined or consolidated with a
dispute involving any other person’s or entity’s product or claim. More
specifically, without limitation of the foregoing, any dispute between you and
LG shall not under any circumstances proceed as part of a class or
representative action. Instead of arbitration, either party may bring an
individual action in small claims court, but that small claims court action
may not be brought on a class or representative basis.
Arbitration Rules and Procedures. To begin arbitration of a claim, either you
or LG must make a written demand for arbitration. The arbitration will be
administered by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) and will be
conducted before a single arbitrator under the AAA’s Consumer Arbitration
Rules that are in effect at the time the arbitration is initiated (referred to
as the “AAA Rules”) and under the procedures set forth in this section. The
AAA Rules are available online at www.adr.org/consumer. Send a copy of your
written demand for arbitration, as well as a copy of this provision, to the
AAA in the manner described in the AAA Rules. You must also send a copy of
your written demand to LG at LG Electronics, USA, Inc. Attn: Legal Department-
Arbitration 1000 Sylvan Avenue Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632. If there is a
conflict between the AAA Rules and the rules set forth in this section, the
rules set forth in this section will govern. This arbitration provision is
governed by the Federal Arbitration Act. Judgment may be entered on the
arbitrator’s award in any court of competent jurisdiction. All issues are for
the arbitrator to decide, except that issues relating to the scope and
enforceability of the arbitration provision and to the arbitrability of the
dispute are for the court to decide. The arbitrator is bound by the terms of
this provision.
Governing Law. The law of the state of your residence shall govern this
Limited Warranty and any disputes between us except to the extent that such
law is preempted by or inconsistent with applicable federal law.
Fees/Costs. You do not need to pay any fee to begin an arbitration. Upon
receipt of your written demand for arbitration, LG will promptly pay all
arbitration filing fees to the AAA unless you seek more than $25,000 in
damages, in which case the payment of these fees will be governed by the AAA
Rules. Except as otherwise provided for herein, LG will pay all AAA filing,
administration and arbitrator fees for any arbitration initiated in accordance
with the AAA Rules and this arbitration provision. If you prevail in the
arbitration, LG will pay your attorneys’ fees and expenses as long as they are
reasonable, by considering factors including, but not limited to, the purchase
amount and claim amount. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if applicable law
allows for an award of reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses, an arbitrator
can award them to the same extent that a court would. If the arbitrator finds
either the substance of your claim or the relief sought in the demand is
frivolous or brought for an improper purpose (as measured by the standards set
forth in Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11(b)), then the payment of all
arbitration fees will be governed by the AAA Rules. In such a situation, you
agree to reimburse LG for all monies previously disbursed by it that are
otherwise your obligation to pay under the AAA Rules. Except as otherwise
provided for, LG waives any rights it may have to seek attorneys’ fees and
expenses from you if LG prevails in the arbitration.
Hearings and Location. If your claim is for $25,000 or less, you may choose to
have the arbitration conducted solely on the basis of (1) documents submitted
to the arbitrator, (2) through a telephonic hearing, or (3) by an in-person
hearing as established by the AAA Rules. If your claim exceeds $25,000, the
right to a hearing will be determined by the AAA Rules. Any in-person
arbitration hearings will be held at a location within the federal judicial
district in which you reside unless we both agree to another location or we
agree to a telephonic arbitration.
Opt Out. You may opt out of this dispute resolution procedure. If you opt out,
neither you nor LG can require the other to participate in an arbitration
proceeding. To opt out, you must send notice to LG no later than 30 calendar
days from the date of the first consumer purchaser’s purchase of the product
by either: (i) sending an e-mail to optout@lge.com, with the subject line:
“Arbitration Opt Out” or (ii) calling
1-800-980-2973. You must include in the
opt out e-mail or provide by telephone: (a) your name and address; (b) the
date on which the product was purchased; (c) the product model name or model
number; and (d) the serial number (the serial number can be found (i) on the
product; or (ii) online by accessing https://www.lg.com/us/support/repair-
service/schedule-repaircontinued and clicking on “Find My Model & Serial
Number”).
You may only opt out of the dispute resolution procedure in the manner
described above (that is, by e-mail or telephone); no other form of notice
will be effective to opt out of this dispute resolution procedure. Opting out
of this dispute resolution procedure will not affect the coverage of the
Limited Warranty in any way, and you will continue to enjoy the full benefits
of the Limited Warranty. If you keep this product and do not opt out, then you
accept all terms and conditions of the arbitration provision described above.
LIMITED WARRANTY – FOR CANADA
ARBITRATION NOTICE: THIS LIMITED WARRANTY CONTAINS AN ARBITRATION PROVISION
THAT REQUIRES YOU AND LG TO RESOLVE DISPUTES BY BINDING ARBITRATION INSTEAD OF
IN COURT, UNLESS THE LAWS OF YOUR PROVINCE OR TERRITORY DO NOT PERMIT THAT,
OR, IN OTHER JURISDICTIONS, IF YOU CHOOSE TO OPT OUT. IN ARBITRATION, CLASS
ACTIONS AND JURY TRIALS ARE NOT PERMITTED. PLEASE SEE THE SECTION TITLED
“PROCEDURE FOR RESOLVING DISPUTES” BELOW.
Should your LG Refrigerator (“Product”) fail due to a defect in materials or
workmanship under normal and proper use, during the warranty period set forth
below, LG Electronics Canada, Inc. (“LGECI”) will, at its option, repair or
replace the Product upon receipt of proof of the original retail purchase.
This limited warranty is valid only to the original retail purchaser of the
Product and applies only to a Product distributed, purchased and used within
Canada, as determined at the sole discretion of LGECI.
WARRANTY PERIOD (Note: If the original date of purchase cannot be verified, the warranty will begin sixty (60) days from the date of manufacture)
Refrigerator
Sealed System (Condenser, Dryer, Connecting Tube and Evaporator)
Linear / Inverter Compressor
Two (2) years from the date of original retail
purchase
One (1) year from the date of original retail
purchase
Seven (7) years from the Ten (10) years from the
date of original retail
date of original retail
purchase
purchase
Parts and Labor (internal/ functional parts only)
Parts and Labor
Parts only (Consumer will Part only (Consumer will
be charged for labor)
be charged for labor)
· Replacement products and parts are warranted for the remaining portion of
the original warranty period or ninety (90) days, whichever is greater.
· Replacement products and parts may be new, reconditioned, refurbished, or
otherwise factory remanufactured, all at the sole discretion of LGECI.
· Proof of original retail purchase specifying the Product model and date of
purchase is required to obtain warranty service under this Limited Warranty.
LGECI’S SOLE LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET OUT ABOVE.
EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED ABOVE, LGECI MAKES NO, AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS, ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS RESPECTING THE PRODUCT, WHETHER EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NO REPRESENTATIONS
SHALL BE BINDING ON LGECI. LGECI DOES NOT AUTHORIZE ANY PERSON TO CREATE OR
ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER WARRANTY OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH
THE PRODUCT. TO THE EXTENT THAT ANY WARRANTY OR CONDITION IS IMPLIED BY LAW,
IT IS LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET OUT ABOVE. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES
SHALL LGECI, THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR OF THE PRODUCT, BE LIABLE FOR ANY
INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY
DAMAGES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF GOODWILL, LOST PROFITS, LOSS
OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS, LOST REVENUE, LOSS OF USE, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE,
WHETHER ARISING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY CONTRACTUAL BREACH,
FUNDAMENTAL BREACH, TORT OR OTHERWISE, OR FROM ANY ACTS OR OMISSIONS. LGECI’S
TOTAL LIABILITY, IF ANY, SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY YOU FOR
THE PRODUCT.
This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other
rights that vary from province to province depending on applicable provincial
laws. Any term of this Limited Warranty that negates or varies any implied
condition or warranty under provincial law is severable where it conflicts
with such provincial law without affecting the remainder of this warranty’s
terms.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:
· Service trips to i) deliver, pick up, or install or; educate on how to
operate the Product; ii) correct wiring or plumbing; or iii) correct
unauthorized repairs or installations of the Product;
· Damage or failure of the Product to perform during power failures and
interrupted or inadequate electrical service;
· Damage or failure caused by leaky or broken water pipes, frozen water pipes,
restricted drain lines, inadequate or interrupted water supply or inadequate
supply of air;
· Damage or failure resulting from operating the Product in a corrosive
atmosphere or contrary to the instructions outlined in the Product’s owner’s
manual;
· Damage or failure to the Product caused by accidents, pests and vermin,
lightning, wind, fire, floods, acts of God, or any other causes beyond the
control of LGECI or the manufacturer;
· Damage or failure resulting from misuse, abuse, improper installation,
repair, or maintenance of the Product. Improper repair includes use of parts
not authorized or specified by LGECI. Improper installation or maintenance
includes installation or maintenance contrary to the Product’s owner’s
manual;.
· Damage or failure caused by unauthorized modification or alteration of the
Product, or if used for other than the intended household purpose/use of the
Product, or damage or failure resulting from any water leakage due to improper
installation of the Product;
· Damage or failure caused by incorrect electrical current, voltage or
plumbing codes;
· Damage or failure caused by use that is other than normal household use,
including, without limitation, commercial or industrial use, including use in
commercial offices or recreational facilities, or as otherwise outlined in the
Product’s owner’s manual;
· Damage or failure caused by the use of any accessories, components or
cleaning products, including, without limitation, water filters, that are not
approved/authorized by LGECI;
· Replacement of the water filter cartridge due to water pressure that is
outside the specified operating range or due to excessive sediment in the
water supply;
· Damage or failure caused by transportation and handling, including
scratches, dents, chips and/or other damage to the finish of the Product,
unless such damage results from defects in materials or workmanship and is
reported to LGECI within one (1) week of delivery of the Products;
· Damage or missing items to any display, open box, refurbished or discounted
Product;
· Refurbished Product or any Product sold “As Is”, “Where Is”, “With all
Faults”, or any similar disclaimer;
· Products with original serial numbers that have been removed, altered or
cannot be readily determined at the discretion of LGECI;
· Increases in utility costs and additional utility expenses in any way
associated with the Product;
· Any noises associated with normal operation of the Product;
· Replacement of light bulbs, filters, fuses or any other consumable parts;
· Replacement of any part that was not originally included with the Product;
· Costs associated with removal and/or reinstallation of the Product for
repairs; and
· Shelves, door bins, drawers, handle and accessories to the Product, except
for internal/functional parts covered under this Limited Warranty.
· Coverage for “in Home” repairs, for products in-warranty, will be provided
if the Product is within a 150 km radius from the nearest authorized service
center (ASC), as determined by LG Canada. If your Product is located outside a
150 km radius from a ASC, as determined by LG Canada, it will be your
responsibility to bring the Product, at your sole expense, to the ASC for in-
warranty repair.
All costs and expenses associated with the above excluded circumstances,
listed under the heading, This Limited Warranty Does Not Cover, shall be borne
by the consumer.
TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL OR VISIT
OUR WEBSITE:
Call 1-888-542-2623 (7 A.M. to 12 A.M.,
365 days a year) and select the appropriate option from the menu, or. Visit
our website at http://www.lg.com
PROCEDURE FOR RESOLVING DISPUTES:
EXCEPT WHERE PROHIBITED AT LAW, ALL DISPUTES BETWEEN YOU AND LG ARISING OUT OF
OR RELATING IN ANY WAY TO THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR THE PRODUCT SHALL BE
RESOLVED EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH BINDING ARBITRATION, AND NOT IN A COURT OF
GENERAL JURISDICTION. EXCEPT WHERE PROHIBITED AT LAW, YOU AND LG BOTH
IRREVOCABLY AGREE TO WAIVE THE RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL AND TO BRING OR
PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION.
Definitions. For the purposes of this section, references to “LG” mean LG
Electronics Canada, Inc., its parents, subsidiaries and affiliates, and each
of their officers, directors, employees, agents, beneficiaries, predecessors
in interest, successors, assigns and suppliers; references to “dispute” or
“claim” shall include any dispute, claim or controversy of any kind whatsoever
(whether based in contract, tort, statute, regulation, ordinance, fraud,
misrepresentation or any other legal or equitable theory) arising out of or
relating in any way to the sale, condition or performance of the product or
this Limited Warranty.
Notice of Dispute. In the event you intend to commence an arbitration
proceeding, you must first notify LG in writing at least 30 days in advance of
initiating the arbitration by sending a letter to LG Electronics, Canada,
Inc., Attn: Legal Department- Arbitration, 20 Norelco Drive, North York,
Ontario M9L 2X6. You and LG agree to engage in good faith discussions in an
attempt to amicably resolve your claim. The notice must provide your name,
address, and telephone number; identify the product that is the subject of the
claim; and describe the nature of the claim and the relief being sought. If
you and LG are unable to resolve the dispute within 30 days, either party may
proceed to file a claim for arbitration.
Agreement to Binding Arbitration and Class Action Waiver. Upon failure to
resolve the dispute during the 30 day period after sending written notice to
LG, you and LG agree to resolve any claims between you and LG only by binding
arbitration on an individual basis, unless you opt out as provided below, or
you reside in a jurisdiction that prevents full application of this clause in
the circumstances of the claims at issue (in which case if you are a consumer,
this clause will only apply if you expressly agree to the arbitration). To the
extent permitted by applicable law, any dispute between you and LG shall not
be combined or consolidated with a dispute involving any other person’s or
entity’s product or claim. More specifically, without limitation of the
foregoing, except to the extent such a prohibition is not permitted at law,
any dispute between you and LG shall not under any circumstances proceed as
part of a class or representative action. Instead of arbitration, either party
may bring an individual action in small claims court, but that small claims
court action may not be brought on a class or representative basis except to
the extent this prohibition is not permitted at law in your province or
territory of jurisdiction as it relates to the claims at issue between you and
LG.
Arbitration Rules and Procedures. To begin arbitration of a claim, either you
or LG must make a written demand for arbitration. The arbitration will be
private and confidential, and conducted on a simplified and expedited basis
before a single arbitrator chosen by the parties under the provincial or
territorial commercial arbitration law and rules of the province or territory
of your residence. You must also send a copy of your written demand to LG at
LG Electronics, Canada, Inc., Attn: Legal Department- Arbitration, 20 Norelco
Drive, North York, Ontario M9L 2X6. This arbitration provision is governed by
your applicable provincial or territorial commercial arbitration legislation.
Judgment may be entered on the arbitrator’s award in any court of competent
jurisdiction. All issues are for the arbitrator to decide, except that, issues
relating to the scope and enforceability of the arbitration provision and to
the arbitrability of the dispute are for the court to decide. The arbitrator
is bound by the terms of this provision.
Governing Law. The law of the province or territory of your residence shall
govern this Limited Warranty and any disputes between you and LG except to the
extent that such law is preempted by or inconsistent with applicable federal
or provincial/territorial law. Should arbitration not be permitted for any
claim, action, dispute or controversy between you and LG, you and LG attorn to
the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the province or territory of your
residence for the resolution of the claim, action, dispute or controversy
between you and LG.
Fees/Costs. You do not need to pay any fee to begin an arbitration. Upon
receipt of your written demand for arbitration, LG will promptly pay all
arbitration filing fees unless you seek more than $25,000 in damages, in which
case the payment of these fees will be governed by the applicable arbitration
rules. Except as otherwise provided for herein, LG will pay all filing,
administration and arbitrator fees for any arbitration initiated in accordance
with the applicable arbitration rules and this arbitration provision. If you
prevail in the arbitration, LG will pay your attorneys’ fees and expenses as
long as they are reasonable, by considering factors including, but not limited
to, the purchase amount and claim amount. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if
applicable law allows for an award of reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses,
an arbitrator can award them to the same extent that a court would. If the
arbitrator finds either the substance of your claim or the relief sought in
the demand is frivolous or brought for an improper purpose (as measured by the
applicable laws), then the payment of all arbitration fees will be governed by
the applicable arbitration rules. In such a situation, you agree to reimburse
LG for all monies previously disbursed by it that are otherwise your
obligation to pay under the applicable arbitration rules. Except as otherwise
provided for, LG waives any rights it may have to seek attorneys’ fees and
expenses from you if LG prevails in the arbitration.
Hearings and Location. If your claim is for $25,000 or less, you may choose to
have the arbitration conducted solely (1) on the basis of documents submitted
to the arbitrator, (2) through a telephonic hearing, or (3) by an in-person
hearing as established by the applicable arbitration rules. If your claim
exceeds $25,000, the right to a hearing will be determined by the applicable
arbitration rules. Any in-person arbitration hearings will be held at the
nearest, most mutually-convenient arbitration location available within the
province or territory in which you reside unless you and LG both agree to
another location or agree to a telephonic arbitration.
Severability and Waiver. If any portion of this Limited Warranty (including
these arbitration procedures) is unenforceable, the remaining provisions will
continue in full force and effect to the maximum extent permitted by
applicable law. Should LG fail to enforce strict performance of any provision
of this Limited Warranty (including these arbitration procedures), it does not
mean that LG intends to waive or has waived any provision or part of this
Limited Warranty.
Opt Out. You may opt out of this dispute resolution procedure. If you opt out,
neither you nor LG can require the other to participate in an arbitration
proceeding. To opt out, you must send notice to LG no later than 30 calendar
days from the date of the first consumer purchaser’s purchase of the product
by either (i) sending an e-mail to optout@lge.com, with the subject line:
“Arbitration Opt Out;” or (ii) calling
1-800-980-2973. You must include in the
opt out e-mail or provide by telephone: (a) your name and address; (b) the
date on which the product was purchased; (c) the product model name or model
number; and
(d) the serial number (the serial number can be found (i) on the product; or
(ii) online by accessing https://www. lg.com/ca_en/support/repair-service
/schedule-repair and clicking on “Find My Model & Serial Number”).
In the event that you “Opt Out”, the law of the province or territory of your
residence shall govern this Limited Warranty and any disputes between you and
LG except to the extent that such law is preempted by or inconsistent with
applicable federal or provincial/territorial law. Should arbitration not be
permitted for any claim, action, dispute or controversy between you and LG,
you and LG agree to attorn to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the
province or territory of your residence for the resolution of the claim,
action, dispute or controversy between you and LG.
You may only opt out of the dispute resolution procedure in the manner
described above (that is, by e-mail or telephone); no other form of notice
will be effective to opt out of this dispute resolution procedure. Opting out
of this dispute resolution procedure will not affect the coverage of the
Limited Warranty in any way, and you will continue to enjoy the full benefits
of the Limited Warranty. If you keep this product and do not opt out, then you
accept all terms and conditions of the arbitration provision described above.
Conflict of Terms. In the event of a conflict or inconsistency between the
terms of this Limited Warranty and the End User License Agreement (“EULA”) in
regards to dispute resolution, the terms of this Limited Warranty shall
control and govern the rights and obligations of the parties and shall take
precedence over the EULA.
LG Customer Information Center
For inquiries or comments, visit www.lg.com or call;
1-800-243-0000 1-888-865-3026 1-888-542-2623
USA, Consumer User USA, Commercial User CANADA
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References
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