LG LMXS30746S User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
FRENCH DOOR
REFRIGERATOR
lease read this owner's manual thoroughly before
operating and keep it handy for reference at all times.
LMXS30746S
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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 CustomChill™ Drawer
19 - Assembling the CustomChill™ Drawer
19 - Removing the Freezer Drawer
21 - Assembling the Freezer Drawer
22 Connecting the Water Line
22 - Before You Begin
22 - Water Pressure
22 - What You Will Need
23 - Water Line Installation Instructions
25 Turning On the Power
26 Leveling and Door Alignment
26 - Leveling
26 - Door Alignment
27 HOW TO USE
27 Before Use
28 Control Panel
28 - Control Panel Features
30 In-Door Ice Bin
30 - Detaching the In-Door Ice Bin
30 - Assembling the In-Door Ice Bin
31 Automatic Icemaker
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- Turning the Automatic Icemaker On or Off
32 - When You Should Turn the Icemaker Off
32 - Normal Sounds You May Hear
32 - Preparing for Vacation
33 Ice and Water Dispenser
33 - Dispenser
33 - Using the Dispenser
33 - Locking the Dispenser
33 - Cleaning the Dispenser Stand
34 Storing Food
34 - Food Preservation Location
35 - Food Storage Tips
35 - Storing Frozen Food
36 Glide‘N’Access™
36 EasyReach™
37
Detaching and Assembling the Storage Bins
38 CustomChill™ Drawer
39 Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves
40 MAINTENANCE
40 Cleaning
41 Replacing the Fresh Air Filter
41 Replacing the Water Filter
45 SMART DIAGNOSIS™
45 Using Smart Diagnosis™
46 TROUBLESHOOTING
56 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.
HUMIDITY CONTROLLED CRISPER
The Humidity Controlled Crisper is designed to help keep your fruits and
vegetables fresh and crisp.
CUSTOMCHILL™ DRAWER
The CustomChill™ Drawer provides storage space with a variable
temperature control that keeps the compartment either colder or warmer
than the refrigerator. Use it to store meat and seafood, cold drinks, deli
snacks, or chilled wine.
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.
WARNIN 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.
WARNIN
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
NEVER unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull it
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straight out from the outlet.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a
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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.
Do not use an uncertified power outlet.
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Unplug the power plug immediately in the event of a blackout or thunderstorm.
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Plug in the power plug with the power cord facing downward.
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Installation
Contact an authorized service center before you install or relocate the refrigerator.
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When moving your refrigerator away from the wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the power
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cord.
Prior to use, ensure that you are connecting this product to a dedicated, grounded electrical outlet
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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.
Do not install the refrigerator where there may be a danger of the unit falling.
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Use
DO NOT allow children to climb, stand, or hang on the refrigerator doors or on the shelves in the
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refrigerator. They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves.
Do not hang on to or place heavy objects on the refrigerator’s dispenser.
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Do not place heavy or dangerous objects (bottles with liquid) on the refrigerator.
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Do not put live animals inside the refrigerator.
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Do not allow children to climb into the product when it is in use.
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In the event of a gas leak (propane/LPG), ensure adequate ventilation and contact an authorized service
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center before resuming use. Do not touch or disassemble the electric outlet of the refrigerator.
In the event of a refrigerant leak, move flammable objects away from the refrigerator. Ensure adequate
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ventilation and contact an authorized service center.
Do not use or place flammable substances (chemicals, medicine, cosmetics, etc) near the refrigerator
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or store them inside the refrigerator. Do not place the refrigerator in the vicinity of flammable gas.
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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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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This product is not to be used for special purposes such as the storage of medicine or test materials
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or for use on ships, etc.
Unplug the power plug before cleaning or repairing the refrigerator.
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When you replace the light bulb in the refrigerator, unplug the refrigerator or turn off the power.
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Do not modify or extend the power cord.
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Do not use a dryer to dry the interior. Do not light a candle to remove interior odors.
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For your safety, this appliance must be properly grounded. Have the wall outlet and the circuit
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checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.
Do not use an outlet that can be turned off with a switch. Do not use an extension cord. It is the
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user’s responsibility to replace a standard 2-prong wall outlet with a standard 3-prong wall outlet.
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
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Do not use an adapter plug and plug the power plug into a multi-outlet extension cord.
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Disconnect the power cord immediately if you hear a noise, smell a strange odor or detect smoke
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coming from the appliance.
Turn the power off if water or dust penetrates into the refrigerator. Call a service agent.
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Do not disassemble or modify the refrigerator.
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Do not put hands, feet, or metal objects below or behind the refrigerator.
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Do not operate the refrigerator or touch the power cord with wet hands.
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In refrigerators with automatic icemakers, avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector
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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.
When dispensing ice from the dispenser, do not use crystal ceramics.
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Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment with wet or damp hands, when your
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refrigerator is in operation.
Do not put glass containers, glass bottles or soda in the freezer.
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This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory
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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.
Do not refreeze frozen food that has thawed completely. Doing so may result in a serious health
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issue.
If you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make sure the CFC coolant is removed for proper
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disposal by a qualified servicer. If you release CFC coolant, you may be fined or imprisoned in
accordance with the relevant environmental law.
Junked or abandoned refrigerators are dangerous, even if they are sitting for only a few days. When
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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.
If connected to a circuit protected by fuses, use time delay fuse.
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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.
WARNIN
This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer.
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: