LG SXS Refrigerator User manual

O NER’S MANUAL
SXS
REFRIGERATOR
Please read this owner's manual thoroughly before
o erating and kee it handy for reference at all times.
P/No. : MFL59475227 www.lg.com

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Entry
Basic safety precautions
Identification of parts
Where to install
Door removal
Door replacement
Feed water pipe installation
Height adjustment
Starting
djusting the temperatures and functions
djusting The Temperatures nd Display
Operating The Dispenser
Setting The Functions
Shelf
Fresh compartment
Vacuum fresh compartment
Freezer/Fridge basket
Dairy corner
Location of foods
Storing foods
General information
Cleaning
Trouble shooting
It is normal…
Table of contents
Introduction
Installation
Operation
Suggestion on
food storage
Care and
maintenance
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This product is for exclusive use on 240V/50 z.

Introduction
3
Entry
The model and serial numbers are found either on the inner case or the back,
or the lower RHS outer cabinet, written on a label. 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.
Basic safety precautions
Date of purchase :
Dealer purchased from :
Dealer address :
Dealer phone no. :
Model no. :
Serial no. :
This guide contains many important safety messages.
lways 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:
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.
DANGER
Death, or serious injury can occur if you don’t follow
instructions.
WARNING
Death, or serious injury can occur 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.

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Introduction
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons 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
A dedicated outlet should be used.
• Using several devices at one outlet may cause fire.
• If unit is connected to an earth leakage breaker it may trip
resulting in spoiled food. This could occur due to power
supply circumstances, and may not necessarily mean a
refrigerator malfunction.
Prevent the power cord from being crushed or kinked if the refrigerator is
pushed in after the power plug is extracted during the installation.
When moving your appliance away from the wall, be careful not to roll over the
power cord or to damage it in any way.
Crushed or kinked cables can become the cause of fire or electric shock.
Do not allow heavy objects to kink or crush the power
cord.
It may damage the power cord and become a cause of fire or
electric shock.
Do not allow the power plug to face upward or to be
crushed at the back of the refrigerator.
If the cord is crushed behind the refrigerator it may damage
the cable resulting in fire. An upward facing plug may pull
loose under the weight of the cord resulting in electrical failure
causing fire or the fridge turning off and spoiling food.
Do not extend or modify the length of the power plug.
This may become the cause of fire or electric shock.
Unplug the power plug when cleaning, handling or
replacing the interior lamp of the refrigerator.
• Not doing so may cause electric shock or injury.
• When replacing the interior lamp of the refrigerator, make
sure that the insulating rubber ring within the socket is not
taken off.

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Introduction
Remove water or dust from the power plug and insert it
with the ends of the pins securely connected.
Dust, water or an unstable connection may cause fire or
electric shock.
Unplug the power cord from the power outlet for cleaning or other
requirements.
Not doing so may cause electric shock or injury.
Make sure of grounding.
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.
Incorrect grounding may lead to electric shock in the event
of a breakdown.
Always have unit grounded in accordance with local regulations.
Be sure to use a properly grounded extension lead if an extension lead must be
used.
If incorrectly grounded it may become the cause of a fire.
Ground
Wire
Copper
Flat
More than
30 inches
When the power cord or the power plug is damaged or
the power outlet is loose or damaged, do not plug the
power cord into the power outlet.
Doing so may cause electric shock or be the cause of a fire.
If the mains plug is removed from the wall outlet for any
reason, wait for 5 minutes or longer before reconnecting
the plug.
Not doing so may cause the operation of the refrigerator to fail.
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 disconnect by pulling on the cord. Always
disconnect by grasping and pulling on the plug top.
Pulling on the cable may damage the cable resulting in electric
shock or fire.
Do not pull out the cord or touch the power plug with wet
hands.
It may cause electric shock or injury.

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Introduction
2. When using the refrigerator
Do not place heavy objects or liquid filled objects on the
top of the refrigerator.
Heavy objects may fall when opening and closing doors
resulting in injury. Liquid filled objects may leak or fall and break
resulting in injury, or electric shock.
Do not install the refrigerator in a damp or wet environment.
Moisture may penetrate electrical components resulting in fire or
electric shock.
This refrigerator is intended for normal domestic indoor use. It must not be
used outdoors, or stored in an out door location that is exposed to any
weathering conditions.
Do not lean on or hang from the doors or shelves of the
refrigerator.
This will damage the doors and shelves of the refrigerator or
cause it to topple over resulting in serious injury and damage.
Always supervise children when they are near the refrigerator.
Never Allow children to enter or play inside the
compartments of the product.
It may endanger the life of a child if the child enters the
refrigerator.
Take care when opening and closing the refrigerator doors. Vigorous opening
or closing may cause the contents to topple out resulting in injury or damage.
It is normal for the Freezer door to open if the refrigerator door is closed with
excessive force.
Do not store or use Inflammable materials in or
around the refrigerator.
It may become the cause of an explosion or fire.
Benzene
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Ether
Thinner
Do not use or place heated or flame based scented
products (Such as scented candles or incent burners) in or
on the fridge to deodorise.
It may become the cause of an explosion or fire.
Do not store medical supplies, temperature critical
medicines, or scientific materials in the refrigerator.
If materials with strict temperature restrictions are stored they
may deteriorate or react undesirably resulting in possible harm
or risk.
The Academic
Medicine
The Medicine

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Introduction
DO NOT use a water damaged unit until it has been
certified safe by a licensed electrician or similarly qualified
person.
It may be the cause of an electric shock or fire.
In case of a heavy electrical storm or if unit is not to be
used for a long period of time, disconnect the power plug.
There is a possibility for electrical damage. This may lead to an
electric shock or fire.
If a gas leak is detected, do not touch the refrigerator
or the outlet and ventilate the room immediately.
• Any spark my result in an explosion or fire.
• Because this refrigerator uses natural gas (isobutene,
R600a) as the environment-friendly refrigerant, even a
small amount (80~90g) is combustible. If a gas leak occurs
due to severe damage during delivery, installation or a
sealed system malfunction, a spark may cause a fire.
Do not place flower vases, cups, cosmetics, medicine or
any container with water on the refrigerator.
They may fall, leak or spill resulting in possible electric shock
or fire.
Install in places away from the heat sources such as
fireplaces, heaters and ovens. Pay particular attention
to avoid locating near gas related products.
Not doing so may become the cause of an explosion or fire.
Do not use any combustible spray near the refrigerator.
It may become the cause of an explosion or fire.

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Introduction
Do not spray water on either the inside or outside of the
refrigerator. Do not use alcohol or mineral based cleaners
on the refrigerator (such as Benzene or Thinners).
These may deteriorate or penetrate the insulation or electrical
components resulting in possible electric shock, fire or
damage to refrigerator.
ThinnerThinner
When any strange smell or smoke is detected from the
refrigerator, disconnect the power plug immediately
and contact to the service center.
Continuing to run unit may result in damage or fire.
Service
center
Do not use the fridge-freezer for non-domestic purposes
(storing medicine or testing material, or use in a mobile
application.)
It may cause an unexpected risk such as fire, electric shock,
deterioration of stored material or chemical reaction.
When disposing the refrigerator, remove the doors from
the refrigerator but leave the shelves in place so that
children may not easily climb inside.
Failure to do so may cause a child to become trapped inside.
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.
Installing it in an unstable place may cause death by the
refrigerator falling over when opening or closing the door.
Do not insert hands or a metal object into the exit of
cool air, the cover, the bottom of the refrigerator, the
heatproof grill (exhaust hole) at the back.
It may cause electric shock or injury.
Do not allow any person except a qualified engineer to
disassemble, repair or alter the refrigerator.
It may cause injury, electric shock or fire.

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Introduction
CAUTION
Violating this direction may cause injury or damage to house or contents.
Always be careful, please.
Do not insert the hands into the ice bucket or the ice
dispenser.
Operating the ice maker incorrectly may cause injury.
This appliance contains a small amount of isobutane refrigerant (R600a),
natural gas with high environmental compatibility, but it is also combustible.
When transporting and installing the appliance, care should be taken to
ensure that no parts of the refrigerating circuit are damaged. Refrigerant
squirting out of the pipes could ignite or cause an eye injury. If a leak is
detected, avoid any naked flames or potential sources of ignition and air the
room in which the appliance is standing for several minutes.
In order to avoid the creation of a flammable gas air mixture if a leak in the
refrigerating circuit occurs, the size of the room in which the appliance may be
sited depends on the amount of refrigerant used. The room must be 1m2in size
for every 8g of R600a refrigerant inside the appliance. The amount of refrigerant in
your particular appliance is shown on the identification plate inside the appliance.
Never start up an appliance showing any signs of damage. If in doubt, consult your
dealer.
Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in
structure, clear of obstruction.
Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting
process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
Do not damage the sealed system or any piping in or within the refrigerator.
Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the
appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
The refrigerant and insulation blowing gas used in the appliance require
special disposal procedures. When disposal, please consult with service
agent or a similarly qualified person.

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Introduction
Do not touch food or containers in the freezer with wet
hands.
This may cause frostbite.
Do not dispense ice into thin crystal or ceramic ware.
It could break the glass, cup or ceramic ware and cause injury.
If the electricity is removed (e.g. Power failure) for an
extended period of time, remove ice from ice bucket. (only
for the model with the dispenser).
A Long term power failure may cause the ice in the ice bucket
to melt and drip water onto the floor causing damage.
Supply the refrigerator with drinkable water only
(only for the model with the dispenser).
A health risk could occur if connected to non drinkable water.
Do not remove the cover of the automatic ice maker.
(Only for the models with automatic ice maker)
The mechanical operation of the ice maker may cause injury.
Ensure that all foods and containers are stored or stacked in a stable manner.
The container may fall during opening and closing of the door of the refrigerator and
cause injury or breakages.
Drinkable
water
Do not put filled bottles in the freezer.
This will freeze the contents and break the bottle possibly
resulting in injury.
Do not insert hands into the bottom of the refrigerator.
The iron plate at the bottom may cause injury.
Carry the fridge-freezer with the handles at the bottom of the front and the top
of the rear.
Otherwise, your hands may slip possibly resulting in injury or
product damage. Because the product is heavy, carrying it
will require more than one person in order to avoid any
possible injury.

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Introduction
Identification of parts
•
Parts, features, and options vary by model. Your model may not include every option.
NOTE
Freezer
Compartment
Refrigerator
Compartment
Milk product corner
LED Lamp
Automatic
Icemaker
Shelf
Shelf
Shelf
Door rack
Drawer
Door rack
Lower cover
Shelf
LED Lamp
Door Rack
Door Rack
Door Rack
Door Rack
Fresh compartment
Fresh compartment
Vacuum fresh
compartment
Because opening or closing the door or the home bar
of the refrigerator may cause injury to other people
around it, be careful, please. (Applicable models only)
Open doors could result in children being hurt by the
corners of the doors (particularly the home bar door as edge
might be out of line of site).
Do not put any living animals or non edible plants in
the refrigerator.

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Installation
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 in environments below 5°C. It may affect the
performance.
Select a good
location
Where to Install
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 disposal please contact your local
recycling center.

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Installation
Door removal
Electric Shock Hazard
Disconnect electrical supply to refrigerator before installing.
Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury.
If your access door is too narrow for the refrigerator to
pass through, remove the refrigerator door and pass
the refrigerator laterally.
The Door handles may also be removed if necessary to pass through a door opening,
before considering removing the doors. See page 16 for handle removal instructions.
Remove the lower cover by lifting upward and then pull up the feed water tube
while pressing area shown in the figure to the right.
Remove lower
cover and
then feed water
tube
Remove the
freezer
compartment door
Remove the
refrigerator
door
1) Removing the hinge cover by loosening the
screws. Separate all connection wires.
2) Remove the keeper by rotating it counter
clockwise () and then lifting the upper
hinge up ().
3) Remove the freezer compartment door by
lifting it upward. This time, the door should
be lifted enough for the feed water pipe tube
to be completely pulled out.
1) Loosen the hinge cover screws and
remove the cover. Remove connection
wire.
2) Remove keeper by rotating it clockwise
() and then remove the upper hinge by
lifting it up ().
3) Remove the refrigerator compartment
door by lifting it up.
•
If the tube end is deformed or abraded, cut that part away.
NOTE
•
When removing the upper hinge, be careful that
the door does not fall forwards .
NOTE
•
Once the door has been removed, lay it down
carefully inside paying careful attention not to
damage water feed pipe.
NOTE
Lower cover
Lower hinge
Lower hinge
Keeper
Feed water tube
Connection
wires
Hinge
cover
Upper hinge
Keeper Upper hinge
Ground Line
Upper hinge
Connection
wires
WARNING

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Installation
Door replacement
Feed water pipe installation
Pass the refrigerator laterally through the access
door as shown in the right figure.
Automatic ice maker operation needs water pressure of 147~500 kPa
(1.5~5 kgf/cm2) (That is, an instant paper cup (180 cc) will be fully filled
within 5 sec.).
If water pressure does not reach the rating 147 kPa (1.5 kgf/cm2) or higher, it is
necessary to purchase a separate pressure pump for normal automatic ice making and
cool water dispensing.
Keep the total length of the feed water pipe tube within 8 m and be careful not to
bend sharply or kink tube. If the tube is 8 m or longer it may cause trouble.
Ensure the feed water pipe is not installed close to any heat source.

Connect to drinkable water supply only.

Refer to instructions with water filter kit for installation.
Mount them in the reverse sequence of removal after they pass through the access
door.
Pass the
refrigerator
Before
installation
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2
3
4
5
Max
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TEMP
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TEMP
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WARNING

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Installation
Height adjustment
- The height of the door may not be leveled
when the floor is not level.
When the freezer door is lower – 
Use a flat blade screwdriver or spanner to
turn the groove or nut of the height
adjustment foot on the left to the
counterclockwise direction to level the
door.
When the fridge door is lower – 
Use a flat blade screwdriver or spanner to
turn the groove or nut of the height
adjustment foot on the right to the
clockwise direction to level the door.
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.
When the floor is
not leveled
(refrigerator rocks
horizontally)
When the fridge door is lower than the freezer door while using the
refrigerator, level the doors.
1. Use the tool for adjustment on
the wide side to turn nut ( )
in the clockwise direction to loosen
the keeper nut.
2. Use the tool for adjustment on
the narrow side to turn the
adjustment hinge pin in
( )clockwise direction or
( ) counterclockwise direction
to adjust the height of the fridge
and freezer doors.
3. After aligning the height of the door, turn the keeper nut in counterclockwise
direction tightly.
When the fridge
door is lower than
the freezer door
After leveling the
door height
Keeper nut
Ad ustment
hinge pin
Tool for
ad ustment
Up
Down
eight difference
eight difference
When using
the driver
When using
the spanner
Next
1. Wipe off all dust accumulated during shipping and clean your appliance thoroughly.
2. Install accessories such as the ice cube box, and any covers, 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.
Do not over adjust to level the height. The hinge pin may fall out.
(Adjustable range of height is a maximum of 2" (5 cm))
CAUTION

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Installation
To move the refrigerator through a house door, it may be necessary to remove the
refrigerator door handles.
ANDLE
REMOVAL
Place the handle on the door by aligning handle footprints to fit mounting fasteners
and tighten the set screws with a 2.5 mm (3/32") Allen wrench.
ANDLE
REINSTALLATION
•
Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page.
NOTE
Loosen the top and bottom grub screws with a 2.5 mm (3/32")
Allen wrench and remove the handle by gently pulling it.
•
If the handle mounting fasteners need to be tightened or removed, use a 1/4"
Allen wrench.
NOTE
•
If the handle mounting fasteners need to be tightened or removed use a 1/4" Allen
wrench
NOTE
Mounting
Fasteners
Set Screw
Allen Wrench
Mounting
Fasteners

Operation
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•Your model may not include every option.
NOTE
Starting
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.
Adjusting the temperatures and functions
DISPENSER SELECTION
INDICATOR
Shows Cubed ice or Crushed Ice
selection that will be dispensed
when the push switch is pressed.
FREEZER TEMPERATURE
Indicates the set temperature of the
freezer compartment in Celsius.
REFRIGERATOR TEMPERATURE
Indicates the set temperature of the
refrigerator compartment in Celsius.
EXPRESS FRZ.
When the EXPRESS FRZ. button is
pressed, the display will indicate the
selected function has been
activated.
DISPENSER LIG T INDICATOR
When the LIGHT button is pressed,
the display will indicate the selected
function: The dispenser light is on,
this indicator will appear on the
display panel.
DOOR ALARM INDICATOR
This indicator shows that the door-
open warning alarm is activated.
WATER FILTER STATUS
This indicator shows the current
status for the water filter. See
Resetting the Filter Indicator.
LOCK STATUS
This indicator shows the current
status for the control panel
functions.

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Operation
Adjust Freezer
Temperature
Adjust Refrigerator
Temperature
Display Power-
Saving Mode
To ad ust the temperature in the freezer compartment, press the FREEZER
button to cycle through the the range of available settings.
To ad ust the temperature in the refrigerator compartment, press the
REFRIGERATOR button to cycle through the range of available settings.
This function places the display into the Power-Saving Mode.
• Simultaneously press the FREEZER and EXPRESS FRZ. buttons and hold
them for 5 seconds until a tone sounds.
• All LED lights will turn on and then off.
• When the Power-Saving Mode is activated, the display will remain off until
the next time the door is opened. The display will also turn on when any
button is pressed, and it will remain on for 20 seconds after the last door
opening or button selection.
• To deactivate the Power-Saving Mode, press the FREEZER and EXPRESS
FRZ. buttons simultaneously and hold them for 5 seconds until the tone
sounds.
Adjusting The Temperatures And Display
FREEZER
REFRIGERATOR
FREEZER
EXPRESS FRZ.
•The actual inner temperature varies depending on the food status. The indicated
temperature setting is the target temperature and not the actual temperature
within the refrigerator.
Initially set the REFRIGERATOR CONTROL at
3 degrees C and the FREEZER CONTROL at
-19 degrees C. Leave them at these setting for 24 hours (one day) to stabilize. Then
if necessary, adjust the compartment temperature as illustrated above.
NOTE

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Operation
Dispensing
Crushed Ice
Dispensing Cubed
Ice
Controlling The
Dispenser Light
Press the ICE TYPE button to illuminate the Crushed Ice icon.
Press the push ice switch with a glass or other container and crushed ice will
be dispensed.
Press the ICE TYPE button to illuminate the Cubed Ice icon.
Press the push switch with a glass or other container and cubed ice will be
dispensed.
Press the LIGHT/FILTER button to turn the dispenser light on and off.
• When filling a container with a small
opening, use it near the opening of
the water or ice dispenser as close
as possible.
• Do not dispense ice into fine china
or crystal glasses. China or crystal
can break.
Operating The Dispenser
ICE TYPE
ICE TYPE
•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.
NOTE
LIG T/FILTER
Water Switch
Ice Switch
Incorrect
Ice
Correct
CAUTION