LG SXS Refrigerator User manual

Table of contents
Entry
Important safety instruction
Identification of parts
Where to install
Door removal
Door replacement
Height adjustment
Starting
Adjusting the temperatures and functions
Refreshment center (Applicable to some models only)
Ice making
Wine holder (Applicable to some models only)
Egg box
Humidity control in the vegetable compartment
Convert into a vegetable or meat compartment
Deodorizer (Applicable to some models only)
Shelf(Applicable to some models only)
Location of foods
Storing foods
How to dismantle parts
General information
Cleaning
Trouble shooting
Introduction
Installation
Operation
Suggestion on
food storage
Care and
maintenance
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Entry
The model and serial numbers are found on the inner case or back of refrigerator
compartment of this unit. These numbers are unique to this unit and not
available to others. You should record requested information here and retain
this guide as a permanent record of your purchase. Staple your receipt here.
Date of purchase :
Dealer purchased from :
Dealer address :
Dealer phone no. :
Model no. :
Serial no. :
This refrigerator must be properly installed and located in accordance with the
installation instructions before it is used.
Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip plug firmly
and pull straight out from the outlet.
When moving your appliance away from the wall, be careful not to roll over or
damage the power cord.
After your refrigerator is in operation, do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer
compartment, particularly when hands are damp or wet. Skin may adhere to these
extremely cold surfaces.
Unplug the power cord from the power plug for cleaning or other cares. Never touch
it with wet hands because you can get an electric shock or be hurt.
Never damage, process, severely bend, pull out, or twist power cord because power
cord damage may cause a fire or electric shock. You have doubts on whether the
appliance is properly grounded.
Never place glass products in the freezer because they may be broken when their
inner matters are frozen.
The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without
supervision.
Young childeren should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
If possible, connect the refrigerator to its own individual electrical outlet to prevent it and
other appliances or household lights from causing an overload that could cause a power
outage.
The refrigerator-freezer should be so positioned that the supply plug is accessible for
quick disconnection when accident happens.
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.
Do not modify or extend the Power Cord length.

It will cause electric shock or fire.
Don’t use an
extension cord
Accessibility of
Supply Plug
Supply Cord
Replacement
Warning
Introduction
3
Important safety instruction

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DANGER : Risk of child entrapment.
Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer :
Take off the doors
Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.
The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without
supervision.
Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Don’t store or use gasoline or other flammable vapor and liquids in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance.
In the event of an electric short circuit, grounding (earthing) reduces the risk of electric
shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current.
In order to prevent possible electric shock, this appliance must be grounded
improper use of the grounding plug can result in an electric shock. Consult a qualified
electrician or service person if the grounding instructions are not completely
understood, or if you have doubts on whether the appliance is properly grounded.
Child entrapment
arning
Don’t store
Grounding (Earthing)
Introduction
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If you find some parts missing from your unit, they may be parts only used in other
models.
NOTE

Installation
Select a good
location
1. Place your appliance where it is easy to use.
2. Avoid placing the unit near heat sources,
direct sunlight or moisture.
3. To ensure proper air circulation around
the fridge -freezer, please maintain
sufficient space on both the sides as well
as top and maintain at least 2 inches
(5 cm) from the rear wall.
4. To avoid vibrations, the appliance must
be leveled.
5. Don't install the appliance below 5°C. It
may cause affect the performance.
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Disposal of the
old appliance
This appliance contains fluid (refrigerant, lubricant)and is made of parts and materials
which are reusable and/or recyclable.
All the important materials should be sent to the collection center of waste material
and can be reused after rework (recycling). For take back, please contact with the
local agency.

Installation
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Door removal
Remove the lower cover by lifting upward.
Pass the refrigerator laterally through access
door as shown in the right figure.
Remove lo er
cover
Warning
Remove the
freezer
compartment
door
Remove the
refrigerator
door
Pass the
refrigerator
1) Loosen the hinge cover screws and remove
the cover.
2) Remove the keeper by rotating it to counter
clockwise (  ) and then lifting the upper
hinge up(  ) .
3) Remove the freezer compartment door by
lifting it upward.
1) Loosen the hinge cover screws and remove
the cover. Removeconnection wire if any,
except for the earth line.
2) Remove keeper by rotating it clockwise (  )
and then remove upper hinge by lifting it up
(  ).
3) Remove refrigerator compartment door by
lifting up.
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When removing the upper hinge, be careful that the door does not fall forwards.
NOTE
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2
3
4
5
Max
FRZ
TEMPREF
TEMP
Min 5
432
1Max
Lower
cover
Lower hinge
Keeper
Connection
wires
Hinge
cover
Upper hinge
Upper hinge
Keeper Upper
hinge
Failure to do so could result in death or serious
injury.
If your access door is too narrow for the
refrigerator remove the refrigerator door and
pass the refrigerator laterally.
Electric Shock Hazard
Disconnect electrical supply to refrigerator before installing.

Installation
Level the door by inserting flat ( -
type) driver into the groove of the left height adjusting
screw and rotate it to the arrow
direction ( ).
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Door replacement
Mount them in the reverse sequence of removal after they pass through the access door.
Level the door by inserting flat ( - type) driver into the groove of the right height
adjusting screw and rotate it to the arrow direction ().
The refrigerator doors will close smoothly by heightening the front side by adjusting
the height adjusting screw. If the doors do not close correctly, performance may be
affected.
Height adjustment
If the freezer
compartment door
is lo er than the
refrigerator
compartment door
If the freezer
compartment door
is higher than the
refrigerator
compartment door
After leveling the
door height
Next
1. Wipe off all dust accumulated during shipping and clean your appliance thoroughly.
2. Install accessories such as the wine corner, cover evaporating tray, etc., in their
proper places. They are packed together to prevent possible damage during shipping.
3. Connect the power supply cord (or plug) to the outlet. Don't double up with other
appliances on the same outlet.
4. Prior to use, let the appliance run for 2-3 hours. Check the flow of cold air in the
freezer compartment to ensure proper cooling has taken place. Your appliance is
now ready for use.

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Starting
Adjusting the temperatures and functions
When your 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.
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Operation

Operation
Self-diagnosis function operates when a problem occurs in the unit. When an error occurs in
the unit. Immediately contact the service center without turning the power OFF. If the
power is OFF, it will take the engineer longer to find out where the fault occurs.
The pressing of any function buttons will not alter the temperature setting when a fault
occurs.
An alarm will sound 3 times when the refrigerator door is left open for more than 1
minute. This alarm will be rung at an intervals of 30 sec. and stop at the close of the
door. If the alarm sound does not stop even after the freezer and refrigerator
compartment doors are closed, contact the service center.
Door open alarm
Self-diagnosis
(fault detection)
function
This lamp indicates the temperature status
of the freezer compartment.

At first powering or after a power failure,
3(Normal) will be lit. (Mid setting)

Pressing button will move the
temperature setting through 3 ( Normal )➔4
➔5(Coldest) ➔1(Warmest) ➔ 2(Proper
weak) in sequence.

At first powering or after a power failure,
3(Normal) will be lit. (Mid setting)

Pressing button will move the
temperature setting through 3(
Normal )➔
4 ➔5(Coldest) ➔1(Warmest)
➔ 2(Proper
weak) in sequence
.
This lamp indicates the temperature status of the refrigerator compartment

Generally, 3(Normal) is correct for food storing. Select an appropriate setting 1(Warmest),
2 or 4, and 5(Coldest) according to the storage amount and frequency of use.

Generally, 3(Normal) is correct for food storing. Select an appropriate setting 1(Warmest),
2 or 4, and 5(Coldest) according to the storage amount and frequency of use.
How to adjust the
temperature in
freezer
compartment
How to adjust
the
temperature in
refrigerator
compartment
Operation
Self-diagnosis function operates when a problem occurs in the unit. When an error occurs in
the unit. Immediately contact the service center without turning the power OFF. If the
power is OFF, it will take the engineer longer to find out where the fault occurs.
The pressing of any function buttons will not alter the temperature setting when a fault
occurs.
An alarm will sound 3 times when the refrigerator door is left open for more than 1
minute. This alarm will be rung at an intervals of 30 sec. and stop at the close of the
door. If the alarm sound does not stop even after the freezer and refrigerator
compartment doors are closed, contact the service center.
Door open alarm
Self-diagnosis
(fault detection)
function
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Shelf (Applicable to some models only)
You can store taller items such as a gallon container or bottles by simply pushing in
front half of shelf underneath back half of shelf. Pull toward you to return to a full shelf.
Slide-Under
Shelf
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Fill water in ice making box of the ice making
corner.If water is fully filled the ice will not be
separated well and water can be dropped to
make ice lumped.
Ice will be dropped into the ice storage
bin by rotating ice separation handle of ice
making compartment.
When making Ice
Ice Making
•Rotating the ice separation handle before ice is fully frozen may cause the
remaining water drop into the ice storage bin to lump the ice together.
NOTE
Wine holder
(Applicable to some models only)
Bottles can be stored laterally with this wine
corner.
This can be attached to any shelf.
In case of inserting the wine holder :
Pull the wine holder downward as in ②after
inserting it into the side anchoring part of the
shelf as in ①by catching it upward as in ①.
In case of separating the wine holder :
Pull the wine holder inward as in ④after
holding it upward as in ③by catching it.
Wine holder
adjustment
Ice Making Box
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Operation