IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE Safety Messages Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and follow all safety messages.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do not bend or pinch the power cord excessively or place heavy objects on it. Operation • This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: - staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; - farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Maintenance • Do not use a hair dryer to dry the inside of the refrigerator. • Do not light a candle to remove odors in the refrigerator. • In the event of a refrigerant leak, move flammable objects away from the refrigerator. Ensure the area is adequately ventilated and contact an authorized service center.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION CAUTION • To reduce the risk of minor or moderate injury to persons, malfunction, or damage to the product or property when using this product, follow basic precautions, including the following: Installation • Do not install the refrigerator where there may be a danger of the unit falling. •...
PRODUCT OVERVIEW PRODUCT OVERVIEW Product Features The images in this guide may be different from the actual components and accessories, which are subject to change by the manufacturer without prior notice for product improvement purposes. Exterior † This feature is only available on some models. Control Panel Sets the refrigerator temperature and freezer temperature, the water filter condition and the dispenser mode.
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW Interior InstaView Door-in-Door: LFXS28596* / LFXS26596*/ LFXC22596* InstaView Door-in-Door: LMXS28596* / LMRS28596* / LRMVS2806* LED Interior Lighting Lights up the inside of the refrigerator. Water filter Purifies water. The filter should be replaced every 6 months. Air Filter Reduces odors inside the refrigerator compartment.
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW In-Door Icemaker (Refrigerator) This is where ice is automatically produced and stored. Door Mullion Prevents the cold air in the refrigerator from escaping when the doors are closed. CAUTION • To reduce the risk of scratching the door or breaking the center door mullion, make sure that the folding door mullion is folded in before closing the left-hand door.
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10 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Product Specifications The appearance and specifications listed in this manual may vary due to constant product improvements. Electrical requirements: 115 V, 60 Hz Min. / Max. water pressure: 20 - 120 psi (138 - 827 kPa) Model Description Net weight LFXS28596*...
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Before Installing Installation Overview Please read the following installation instructions first after purchasing this product or transporting it to another location. Unpacking the Refrigerator Choosing the Proper Location Disassembling/Assembling Connecting the Water Line Leveling and Door Alignment WARNING •...
12 INSTALLATION Unpacking the Refrigerator kPa), you can install a booster pump to compensate for the low pressure. WARNING • Use two or more people to move and install the refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in back Electricity injury or other injury.
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INSTALLATION Dimensions and Clearances • Check the dimensions of the appliance and the installation path to ensure there is sufficient room to move the refrigerator through doors or narrow openings. • If an opening is too narrow to fit the refrigerator through, remove the refrigerator doors. See Removing/ Assembling the Doors and Drawers in this manual.
14 INSTALLATION Removing/Assembling Assembling Refrigerator Handles Handles If needed, reassemble the mounting fasteners on the door with a 1/4 in. Allen These instructions are for models which ship with wrench. the handles assembled. For models shipped with the handles disassembled, follow the instructions included in the handle package.
INSTALLATION Place the handle on the door by fitting the The water supply is connected to the upper handle footprints over the mounting right part of the rear surface of the fasteners and tightening the set screws refrigerator. Remove the clip in the joint area. with a 3/32 in.
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16 INSTALLATION Remove the cover and pull out the tube Disconnect all wire harnesses . Unscrew the Removing the Right Refrigerator ground wire Door NOTE • The number of wire harnesses may vary depending on the model. • Ground wire is only present on some models. Remove the top hinge cover screw .
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INSTALLATION Rotate the hinge lever clockwise. Lift the • Be careful of sharp hinges on both sides of the top hinge free of the hinge lever latch drawer. • When you lay the drawer down, be careful not to CAUTION damage the floor.
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18 INSTALLATION Grasp the drawer on each side and hook the Grip both sides of the drawer and pull it up to drawer supports into the rail tabs located on remove it from the rails. both sides. CAUTION CAUTION • Do not hold the handle when removing or •...
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INSTALLATION • Type B Fit the hinge over the hinge lever latch Replace the ice bin in the drawer. Insert the and slot it into place. Rotate the lever Durabase basket in the rail assembly. counterclockwise to secure the hinge. Connect all the wire harnesses and the ground screw.
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20 INSTALLATION Assembling the Left Refrigerator Door CAUTION • Install the left refrigerator door after the right door is installed. NOTE • The number of wire harnesses may vary depending on the model. Hold the water supply connection and gently push in the collet to connect the water supply line as shown.
INSTALLATION Water Pressure • Gently press the collet and insert the tube until only one line shows on the tube. You will need a cold water supply. Water Pressure • Models with water filter: - 20 - 120 psi (138 - 827 kPa) •...
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22 INSTALLATION at plumbing supply stores) to connect the water line to the refrigerator OR cut off the flared fitting with a tube cutter and use a compression fitting. NOTE NOTE • The hookup line cannot be white, plastic tubing. •...
INSTALLATION • Make sure the house water valve is fully open. If If the space between the doors is uneven even it is not open completely, the icemaker and after the door bins are filled, follow the dispenser may not work properly. instructions below to align the doors evenly: Use the wrench (included with the owner's manual) to turn the nut in the door hinge to adjust...
24 INSTALLATION While the door is lifted, have an assistant CAUTION insert the snap ring on the middle hinge. The snap ring may differ depending on the model. • Connect to a rated power outlet. • Snap ring type A •...
OPERATION OPERATION Before Use Checklist Clean the refrigerator. Clean the refrigerator thoroughly and wipe off all dust that accumulated during shipping. CAUTION • Do not scratch the refrigerator with a sharp object or use a detergent that contains alcohol, a flammable liquid or an abrasive when removing any tape or adhesive from the refrigerator.
26 OPERATION Control Panel Depending on the model, some of the following functions may not be available. The actual control panel may differ from model to model. Control Panel Features Ice Plus This function increases both ice making and freezing capabilities. Press the Ice Plus button to illuminate the icon and activate the function for 24 hours.
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Wi-Fi The Wi-Fi button, when used with the LG ThinQ app, allows the refrigerator to connect to a home Wi-Fi network. Refer to Smart Functions for information on the initial setup of the application. icon shows the status of the refrigerator's network connection. The icon illuminates when the refrigerator is connected to the Wi-Fi network.
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28 OPERATION Press the Freezer button repeatedly to toggle between the 3 ICE and 6 ICE modes. After 5 seconds of idle time, the last mode set will be saved, and the display will return to normal. NOTE • For more ice, select the 6 ICE mode. For clearer ice, select the 3 ICE mode. NOTE •...
Holidays. • If ice or water dispenses unexpectedly, turn off • To turn Sabbath mode on, touch the display to the water supply and contact an LG Electronics activate it, then press and hold the Freezer and Customer Information Center.
30 OPERATION Using the Ice and Water Dispenser Cleaning the Dispenser Tray Wipe the entire area with a damp cloth. The dispenser tray may become wet easily due to Press the button for the desired dispenser spilled ice or water. mode on the dispenser control panel.
Dispensing cubed ice can also help prevent frost buildup. Detaching the In-Door Ice Bin CAUTION • Only qualified service personnel from an LG Electronics service center should disassemble or Gently push the handle to close the ice repair the icemaker.
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32 OPERATION Freezer Icemaker (Cubed Ice) † Type A This feature is only available on some models. Feeler Arm † Type B Power Switch NOTE • This automatic freezer icemaker produces 12 cubes at a time, 50-110 pieces within a 24 hour period if conditions are favorable.
OPERATION Preparing for Vacation • Following installation or water filter replacement, the first few batches of ice may be Set the icemaker power button to OFF and shut off semicircular or contain air bubbles. the water supply to the refrigerator. •...
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34 OPERATION How to Store Food condensation to form. Wipe off the condensation with a clean cloth or a paper towel. • Butter or Margarine - Keep opened butter in covered dish or closed compartment. When storing an extra supply, wrap in freezer packaging and freeze.
OPERATION • Wax paper or wax-coated freezer wrap Pull out the crisper to full extension, lift the front up, and pull straight out. • Thin, semi-permeable wrap Humidity Controlled Crispers Using the Humidity Controlled Crispers Lift the front of the cover up with both hands until it detaches from the back wall of the This feature is only available on some models.
36 OPERATION Detaching/Assembling the Glide‘N’Serve To remove the Glide'N'Serve, pull out the drawer until it stops, lift the front up, and pull straight out. Glide‘N’Serve To assemble, slightly tilt up the front, insert Using the Glide‘N’Serve the drawer into the frame and push it back into place.
OPERATION • Do not clean glass shelves with warm water while they are cold. Shelves may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes or impact. Detaching/Assembling Shelves CAUTION • Do not clean glass shelves with warm water while they are cold. Shelves may break if To assemble, tilt the front of the shelf up and exposed to sudden temperature changes or guide the shelf hooks into the slots at a...
38 OPERATION Door-in-Door Compartment NOTE To access the Door-in-Door compartment, lightly • The LED light does not turn on if the right press the button on the right refrigerator door refrigerator door is open. handle. • The InstaView function will not activate for two seconds after closing the door.
OPERATION Door-in-Door Case To remove the bin, simply lift the bin up and pull straight out. To open the Door-in-Door case, press on the area marked Pull to open. The case is removable for easy cleaning and adjustment. To assemble the bin, slide it in above the desired support and push down until it snaps into place.
- This function provides useful information for wireless router manual. diagnosing and solving issues with the appliance based on the pattern of use. • LG ThinQ is not responsible for any network connection problems or any faults, malfunctions, • Settings or errors caused by network connection.
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• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Connecting to Wi-Fi • Increase the separation between the equipment The Wi-Fi button, when used with the LG ThinQ and the receiver. application, allows the appliance to connect to a home Wi-Fi network. The Wi-Fi indicator shows the •...
Delay opensource.lge.com. Appliance Load (DAL) or Temporary Appliance LG Electronics will also provide open source code Load Reduction (TALR) mode. to you on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost of performing such distribution (such as the cost of...
When you override the Smart Grid function, the LG ThinQ application. refrigerator ignores the Demand Response signal • Launch the LG ThinQ application and select the and is no longer controlled by the utility company Smart Diagnosis feature in the menu. Follow until the next Demand Response signal is sent.
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44 SMART FUNCTIONS Open the right refrigerator door. Hold the mouthpiece of your phone in front of the speaker that is located on the right hinge of the refrigerator door. Press and hold the Freezer button for three seconds while continuing to hold your phone to the speaker.
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Cleaning To help remove odors, wash the inside of the refrigerator with a mixture of baking soda and warm water. Mix 2 tablespoons of baking soda to 1 WARNING quart of water (26 g soda to 1 liter water.) Be sure the baking soda is completely dissolved so it does •...
46 MAINTENANCE Water Filter Before Replacing the Water Filter Remove the filter from the inside of the cover by pressing the side of the filter in and pulling WARNING the center out. • To reduce the risk associated with choking, do not allow children under 3 years of age to have access to small parts during the installation of this product.
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- When the water dispenser output decreases. • To purchase a replacement water filter: - Visit your local dealer or distributor - Search using "water filter" on lg.com - Use replacement cartridge: LT1000P, LT1000PC, LT1000PCS or ADQ747935** Replace with a new water filter.
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After changing the filter, press and hold the Water Filter button for three seconds to reset the indicator light. CAUTION • LG strongly recommends that you use LG- authorized water filters to prevent water quality issues, water leakage and appliance malfunction.
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MAINTENANCE Performance Data Sheet Model: LT1000P, LT1000PC, LT1000PCS NSF System Trade Name Code: MDJ64844601 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, Standard 53 and Standard 401.
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NOTE • While the testing was performed under standard laboratory conditions, actual performance may vary. For replacement filters, visit your local dealer or distributor or search under "water filters" on the lg.com website. For further assistance, contact the LG Electronics Customer Information Center.
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING FAQs Frequently Asked Questions What are the best temperature settings for my refrigerator and freezer? The default setting for the refrigerator is 37° Fahrenheit (3° Celsius). The default setting for the freezer is 0° Fahrenheit (-18° Celsius). Adjust these settings as necessary to keep food at desired temperatures.
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52 TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service Review this section before calling for service; doing so will save you both time and money. Cooling Problem Possible Cause & Solution Refrigerator is not The refrigerator control is set to OFF (some models). cooling or has no •...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause & Solution Interior moisture Weather is humid. buildup. • 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.
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54 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause & Solution Refrigerator or Unit is installed in a hot location. Freezer section is too • The refrigerator should not be operated in temperatures above 110 °F (43 °C). warm. A large amount of food or hot food was added to either compartment. •...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause & Solution Icemaker is not Doors are not closed completely. making enough ice. • If the doors are not properly closed, ice production will be affected. See the "Doors will not close correctly or pop open" section in Parts & Features Troubleshooting for more information.
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56 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause & Solution Ice is not dispensing. Doors are not closed completely. • Ice will not dispense if any of the refrigerator doors are left open. Infrequent use of the dispenser. • Infrequent use of the ice dispenser will cause the cubes to stick together over time, which will prevent them from properly dispensing.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause & Solution Water is not New installation or water line recently connected. dispensing. • 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.
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58 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause & Solution Water has bad taste Refrigerator was recently installed. or odor. • 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.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Noises Problem Possible Cause & Solution Clicking 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. • 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.
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During Wi-Fi setup, the app is requesting a password to connect to the product (on certain phones). • Locate the network name which starts with "LG" under Settings > Networks. Note the last part of the network name. - If the network name looks like LGE_Appliance_XX-XX-XX, enter lge12345.
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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 will, at its option, repair or replace the Product. This limited warranty is valid only to the original retail purchaser of the Product ("You") and applies only when purchased lawfully and used within the United States including U.S.
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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.
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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 111 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632.
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(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-repair-continued and clicking on “Find My Model & Serial Number”).
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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, replace or pro rate the Product upon receipt of proof of the original retail purchase.
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(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.
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If you and LG are unable to resolve the dispute within 30 days of LG’s receipt of the Notice of Dispute, the dispute shall be resolved by binding arbitration in accordance with the procedure set out herein.
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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...
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