LG LFXS32736 Series User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
FRENCH DOOR
REFRIGERATOR
Please read this owner's manual thoroughly before
operating and keep it handy for reference at all times.
LFXS32726*
LFXS32736*
www.lg.com
ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL
Copyright © 2014 - 2017 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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2TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
3 PRODUCT FEATURES
4 IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
7 COMPONENTS
7 Refrigerator Exterior
8 Refrigerator Interior
9 INSTALLATION
9 Installation Overview
10 Specifications
11 Unpacking Your Refrigerator
11 Choosing the Proper Location
11 - Flooring
12 - Ambient Temperature
12 - Measuring the Clearances
12 Removing/Assembling the Refrigerator
Door Handles
13 Removing/Assembling the Freezer
Drawer Handle
13 Removing/Assembling the Doors and
Drawers
14 - Removing the Left Refrigerator Door
15 - Removing the Right Refrigerator Door
16 - Assembling the Right Refrigerator Door
17 - Assembling the Left Refrigerator Door
18 - Removing the Freezer Drawers
20 - Assembling the Freezer Drawers
21 Connecting the Water Line
21 - Before You Begin
21 - Water Pressure
21 - What You Will Need
22 - Water Line Installation Instructions
24 Turning On the Power
25 Leveling and Door Alignment
25 - Leveling
25 - Door Alignment
26 HOW TO USE
26 Before Use
27 Control Panel
27 - Control Panel Features
29 In-Door Ice Bin
29 - Detaching the In-Door Ice Bin
29 - Assembling the In-Door Ice Bin
30 Automatic Icemaker
30
- Turning the Automatic Icemaker On or Off
31 - When You Should Turn the Icemaker Off
31 - Normal Sounds You May Hear
31 - Preparing for Vacation
32 Ice and Water Dispenser
32 - Dispenser
32 - Using the Dispenser
32 - Locking the Dispenser
32 - Cleaning the Dispenser Stand
33 Storing Food
33 - Food Preservation Location
34 - Food Storage Tips
34 - Storing Frozen Food
35 Glide‘N’Access™
36
Detaching and Assembling the Storage Bins
37 Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves
38 MAINTENANCE
38 Cleaning
39 Replacing the Fresh Air Filter
39 Replacing the Water Filter
44 SMART DIAGNOSIS™
44 Using Smart Diagnosis™
45 TROUBLESHOOTING
55 LIMITED WARRANTY

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PRODUCT FEATURES
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PRODUCT FEATURES
* Depending on the model, some of the following functions may not be available.
FILTERED WATER AND ICE DISPENSER
The water dispenser dispenses fresh, chilled water.
The ice dispenser dispenses cubed and crushed ice.
DOOR ALARM
The Door Alarm function is designed to prevent refrigerator malfunctioning
that could occur if a refrigerator door or freezer drawer remains open. If a
refrigerator door or freezer drawer is left open for more than 60 seconds, a
warning alarm sounds at 30 second intervals.
GLIDE‘N’SERVE
Glide‘N’Serve provides storage space with a variable temperature control
that keeps the compartment colder than the refrigerator. It is a convenient
place to store sandwiches or meat to be cooked.
AUTO CLOSING HINGE
The refrigerator doors and freezer drawers close automatically with a slight
push. (The door only closes automatically when it is open at an angle less
than 30°.)
ICE PLUS
Ice production can be increased by approximately 20 percent when the
freezer section is maintained at the coldest temperature for a 24-hour
period.

4IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.
This guide contains many important safety messages. Always read and obey all safety messages.
WARNING You can be killed or seriously injured if you do not follow instructions.
CAUTION
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate injury, or product damage.
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:
Power
yNEVER unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull it
straight out from the outlet.
yIf 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. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion
damage along its length or at either the plug or connector end.
yDo not use an uncertified power outlet.
yUnplug the power plug immediately in the event of a blackout or thunderstorm.
yPlug in the power plug with the power cord facing downward.
Installation
yContact an authorized service center before you install or relocate the refrigerator.
yWhen moving your refrigerator away from the wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the power
cord.
yPrior to use, ensure that you are connecting this product to a dedicated, grounded electrical outlet
rated for use with this product (115V, 60Hz, AC only). It is the user’s responsibility to replace a
standard 2-prong wall outlet with a standard 3-prong wall outlet.
yDo not install the refrigerator where there may be a danger of the unit falling.
Use
yDO NOT allow children to climb, stand, or hang on the refrigerator doors or on the shelves in the
refrigerator. They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves.
yDo not hang on to or place heavy objects on the refrigerator’s dispenser.
yDo not place heavy or dangerous objects (bottles with liquid) on the refrigerator.
yDo not put live animals inside the refrigerator.
yDo not allow children to climb into the product when it is in use.
yIn the event of a gas leak (propane/LPG), ensure adequate ventilation and contact an authorized service
center before resuming use. Do not touch or disassemble the electric outlet of the refrigerator.
yIn the event of a refrigerant leak, move flammable objects away from the refrigerator. Ensure adequate
ventilation and contact an authorized service center.
yDo not use or place flammable substances (chemicals, medicine, cosmetics, etc) near the refrigerator
or store them inside the refrigerator. Do not place the refrigerator in the vicinity of flammable gas.
yDo not overfill or pack items too tightly into door bins. Doing so may cause damage to the bin or
personal injury if items are removed with excessive force.
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 WARNING or CAUTION. These words mean:

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yThis product is not to be used for special purposes such as the storage of medicine or test materials
or for use on ships, etc.
yUnplug the power plug before cleaning or repairing the refrigerator.
yWhen you replace the light bulb in the refrigerator, unplug the refrigerator or turn off the power.
yDo not modify or extend the power cord.
yDo not use a dryer to dry the interior. Do not light a candle to remove interior odors.
yFor your safety, this appliance must be properly grounded. Have the wall outlet and the circuit
checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.
yDo not use an outlet that can be turned off with a switch. Do not use an extension cord. It is the
user’s responsibility to replace a standard 2-prong wall outlet with a standard 3-prong wall outlet.
yDo not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
yDo not use an adapter plug and plug the power plug into a multi-outlet extension cord.
yDisconnect the power cord immediately if you hear a noise, smell a strange odor or detect smoke
coming from the appliance.
yTurn the power off if water or dust penetrates into the refrigerator. Call a service agent.
yDo not disassemble or modify the refrigerator.
yDo not put hands, feet, or metal objects below or behind the refrigerator.
yDo not operate the refrigerator or touch the power cord with wet hands.
yIn refrigerators with automatic icemakers, avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector
mechanism or with the heating element that releases the cubes. Do not place fingers or hands on the
automatic ice-making mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in.
yWhen dispensing ice from the dispenser, do not use crystal ceramics.
yDo not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment with wet or damp hands, when your
refrigerator is in operation.
yDo not put glass containers, glass bottles or soda in the freezer.
yThis 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 the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
yDo not refreeze frozen food that has thawed completely. Doing so may result in a serious health
issue.
yIf you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make sure the CFC coolant is removed for proper
disposal by a qualified servicer. If you release CFC coolant, you may be fined or imprisoned in
accordance with the relevant environmental law.
yJunked or abandoned refrigerators are dangerous, even if they are sitting for only a few days. 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.
yIf connected to a circuit protected by fuses, use time delay fuse.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.
WARNING
This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using your product, basic safety
precautions should be followed, including the following: