LG GS73SXS User manual

ENGLISH
OWNER'S MANUAL
SIDE BY SIDE
REFRIGERATOR
Read this owner's manual thoroughly before operating the appliance
and keep it handy for reference at all times.
MFL67653459
Rev.06_081318
www.lg.com
Copyright © 2017-2018 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
GS73SXS LSXS26366*
LSXS26386*
GS73SDS
GS73SDD
GS74SDS
GS73SGS
GS74SGS
LSXS26336*
GS73SGG
LSXS22423*
GS74SXS
LSXS26396*
LSXC22396*
LS74SXS
LSXS26326B
LSXS26326W

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
3 PRODUCT FEATURES
4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
8 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
9 PRODUCT OVERVIEW
9 Exterior
10 Interior
11 INSTALLATION
11 Installation Overview
12 Unpacking the Refrigerator
12 Choosing the Proper Location
14 Removing/Assembling Handles
14 Removing/Assembling the Doors
17 Connecting the Water Line
20 Leveling and Door Alignment
21 Turning on the Power
22 OPERATION
22 Before Use
23 Control Panel
24 Airflow
25 Ice and Water Dispenser
26 Ice Compartment
27 Automatic Icemaker
28 Storing Food
30 Detaching/Assembling the Storage Bins
31 InstaView Function
31 Door-in-Door
32 Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves
33 SMART FUNCTIONS
33 Smart ThinQ Application
35 Smart Grid Function
36 Smart Diagnosis™ Function
37 MAINTENANCE
37 Cleaning
38 Replacing the Water Filter
43 TROUBLESHOOTING
43 FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions
44 Before Calling for Service
53 WARRANTY (USA)
56 WARRANTY (CANADA)
60 NOTES

3PRODUCT 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 door remains open. If a refrigerator door or freezer door is left open for more than 60 seconds,
a warning alarm sounds at 30-second intervals.
DOOR-IN-DOOR REFRESHMENT CENTER
The Door-in-Door Refreshment Center provides a convenient area for frequently used items that require easy
access.
FRESH ZONE DRAWERS
The Fresh Zone drawers are designed to help keep fruits and vegetables fresh.
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
INSTAVIEW
Ice production is increased when the freezer section is maintained at the coldest temperature for a 24-hour
period.
The InstaView function on the Door-in-Door lets you see if you’re running low on frequently used items like bever-
ages and snacks, without opening the refrigerator door.

4SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
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.
These words mean:
CAUTION
You may be injured or cause damage to the product if you do not follow instructions.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and
tell you what may happen if the instructions are not followed.
This device is intended for use in domestic and similar appliances, such as: kitchen personnel in stores,
offices and other work environments; Country houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other
residential environments; Bed and breakfast type environments; Hospitality and similar non-commercial
applications.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
to persons when using this product, follow basic precautions, including the
following:
INSTALLATION
•To reduce the risk of injury to persons, adhere to all industry recommended safety procedures including the
use of long-sleeved gloves and safety glasses.
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Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has
missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug.
The refrigerator should be leveled and on a firm floor.
•Only connect this product to a dedicated grounded electrical outlet rated for use with this product (115 V, 60
Hz, 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 use an outlet that can be turned off with a switch. Do not use an extension cord.
•The appliance must be positioned for easy access to a power source.
•When moving the refrigerator, be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord.
•Contact an authorized service center when installing or relocating the refrigerator.
•Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.

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•Keep packing materials out of the reach of children. Packaging material can be dangerous for children.
There is a risk of suffocation.
•Do not install the refrigerator in a damp or dusty place where insulation on electrical parts may deteriorate.
•Do not place the refrigerator in direct sunlight or expose it to the heat from heating appliances such as
stoves or heaters.
•Do not bend or pinch the power cord excessively or place heavy objects on it.
OPERATION
•This product is not to be used for special purposes such as the storage of medicine or test materials or for
use on ships, etc.
•DO 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.
•Do not allow children to climb into the refrigerator. They could be trapped and suffocated.
•Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the refrigerator.
•Keep ngers out of pinch point areas; clearances between the doors and cabinets are necessarily small. Be
careful closing doors when children are nearby.
•Do not touch frozen food or the metal parts in the freezer compartment with wet or damp hands. Doing so
may cause frostbite.
•Do not refreeze frozen food that has thawed completely. Doing so may result in a serious health hazard.
•Do not use an adapter plug or plug the power plug into a multi-outlet extension cord.
•Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either the plug or connector
end. Immediately have all power cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged repaired or replaced
by qualied service personnel.
•Do not operate the refrigerator or touch the power cord with wet hands.
•Do not modify or extend the power cord.
•Do not use an uncertied power outlet. Do not plug appliance into a damaged wall outlet.
•Do not put hands, feet or other objects into the air vents or bottom of the refrigerator. Doing so could result
in personal injury or electric shock.
•In the event of a gas leak (propane/LPG), ensure the area is adequately ventilated and contact an
authorized service center before resuming use. Do not touch the refrigerator or power cord of the
refrigerator.
•Disconnect the power cord immediately and contact an authorized service center if there is a strange noise,
odor, or smoke coming from the appliance.
•Do not use any fuse (such as copper, steel wire, etc.) other than a standard fuse.
•Do not place or use an electrical appliance inside the refrigerator, unless it is of a type recommended by the
manufacturer.
•Do not put animals inside the appliance.
•Do not place heavy or fragile objects, liquid lled containers, combustible substances, or ammable objects
(such as candles and lamps) on the appliance.
•Avoid contact with any moving parts of the ejector mechanism or with the heater that releases the ice
cubes. DO NOT place ngers in the automatic icemaker when the refrigerator is plugged in.
•When dispensing ice from the dispenser, do not use a fragile container.

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•If connected to a circuit protected by fuses, use time delay fuse.
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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.
•. Ensure the area is
adequately ventilated and contact an authorized service center.
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This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children
shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without
supervision.
Before installation, clean the refrigerator unpluged. Once done, reconnect the refrigerator and set the control
(thermostat, refrigerator or freezer depending on your model) to the desired position.
This device is not meant for being used by people (including children) Whose physical, sensory or mental
capacities are different or reduced, or lack experience or knowledge, unless such persons are supervised
or trained to operate the device by a person responsible for their safety.
•Unplug the power plug before cleaning or repairing the refrigerator.
•The refrigerator and freezer compartment lights are interior LED lighting, and service should be performed
•Unplug the power plug immediately in the event of a blackout or thunderstorm.
•Turn the power off if water or dust penetrates into the refrigerator. Call a service agent.
•Do not store glass containers or soda in the freezer compartment. Contents may expand when frozen,
break the container and cause injury.
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DISPOSAL
•Junked 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.
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law
If this unit is no longer needed, contact your local authorities for safe disposal of this product because it
contains cyclopentane or pentane as gas for insulation. Insulation gases require a special disposal process.
This product contains flammable insulation.
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
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Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with
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If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its authorized service agent or
qualified personnel in order to avoid a hazard.

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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:
•Do not hang on to or place heavy objects on the refrigerator’s dispenser.
INSTALLATION
•Do not install the refrigerator where there may be a danger of the unit falling.
•The refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance with the Installation Instructions.
OPERATION
•Do not use aerosols near the refrigerator.
•This appliance is intended to be used only in domestic and similar applications.
•Do not strike or apply excessive force to any glass surface. Do not touch glass surfaces if they are cracked
or broken.
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injury if items are removed with excessive force.
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•Do not hang on to or place heavy objects on the refrigerator’s dispenser.
MAINTENANCE
•Do not use strong detergents like wax or thinners for cleaning. Clean with a soft cloth.
Do not use extensions or adapters without grounding.
•Remove foreign objects (such as dust and water) off the prongs of the power plug and contact areas. Do
not use a wet or damp cloth when cleaning the plug.
•Do not spray water directly on the inside or outside of the refrigerator.
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Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they are cold. They may break if exposed to
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

8PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Electrical requirements: 115 V, 60 Hz
Min. / Max. water pressure:
Model 22 cu. ft.
Model 26 cu. ft.
Description Standard-depth, Side by Side refrigerator
Net weight
306.5 libras ( 139 kg )
GS73SXS,GS74SXS,LSXS26396*,LS74SXS,LSXS26326B,LSXS26326W,LSXS26366*,LSXS26386*,GS73SDS,
GS74SDS,GS73SGS,GS74SGS,GS73SDD,LSXS26336*,GS73SGG.
Description Counter-depth, Side by Side refrigerator
Net weight
280 libras (127 kg)
LSXC22396*, LSXS22423*.

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
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
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Filtered Water and Ice Dispenser
Dispenses puried water and ice.
LED Display
Displays the refrigerator and freezer temperature,
the water lter condition and the dispenser mode.
Control Panel
Sets the refrigerator and freezer temperatures,
the water lter condition and the dispenser mode.
Freezer
Frozen food compartment
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Handle
Opens and closes the refrigerator door.
Door-in-Door Button
Press this button to open the Door-in-Door.
InstaView Door-in-Door
The InstaView Door-in-Door compartment allows
for easy access to commonly used food items.
Refrigerator
Fresh food compartment
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Interior
GS73SXS / LSXS26366*/ LSXS26386*/ GS73SD*/ GS74SDS / GS73SGS /GS74SGS / LSXS26336* / GS73SGG /
LSXS22423*/ GS74SXS / LSXS26396* / LSXC22396* / LS74SXS / LSXS26326* /
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Automatic Icemaker
Automatically produce and store ice.
Freezer Door Bins
Store small packages of frozen food. Do not
store ice cream or food which will be stored for a
long period of time within these baskets.
LED interior lamps
Light up the inside of the refrigerator.
Freezer Shelf
Freezer Drawer
Store long-term frozen items. The number of
drawers may vary by model.
Purify water.
Note
•The filter should be replaced every 6 months. See the Replacing the Water Filter section in this manual for details.
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Refrigerator Shelf
Shelves are adjustable to suit individual storage
needs. Adjust the shelf height by emptying and
removing the shelf and inserting it on a different
set of shelf supports. The number of refrigerator
shelves varies by model.
Fresh Zone
Storage for deli, fruit, or vegetables.
Door-in-Door Case
Open the outer Door-in-Door for easy access to
frequently used items without letting a lot of cold
air out of the refrigerator.
Refrigerator Door Bins
items.
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Parts, functions, and options vary by model. Your model may not include all the Options, appears with a different name
and / or different position.
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