LG LMX21986 User manual
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OWNER’S MANUAL
FRENCH DOOR
REFRIGERATOR
Please read this owner's manual thoroughly before
operating and keep it handy for reference at all times.
ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL
LMX21986**
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2TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
3 PRODUCT FEATURES
4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
7 COMPONENTS
7Refrigerator Exterior
8Refrigerator Interior
8 - Key Parts and Components
9 - Special Features
10 INSTALLATION
10 Specifications
11 Unpacking Your Refrigerator
11 Choosing the Proper Location
11 - Flooring
11 - Ambient Temperature
11 - Measuring the Clearances
12 Removing/Assembling the Refrigerator
Door Handles
12 Removing/Assembling the Freezer Drawer Handle
13 Removing/Assembling the Doors and Drawers
13 - Removing the Left Refrigerator Door
14 - Removing the Right Refrigerator Door
14 - Assembling the Right Refrigerator Door
15 - Assembling the Left Refrigerator Door
16 - Removing the Freezer Drawers
18 - Assembling the Freezer Drawers
19 Connecting the Water Line
19 -Before You Begin
19 - Water Pressure
19 - What You Will Need
20 - Water Line Installation Instructions
21 Turning On the Power
22 Leveling and Door Alignment
23 HOW TO USE
23 Before Use
24 Control Panel
24 - Control Panel Features
26 In-Door Ice Bin
26 - Detaching the In-Door Ice Bin
26 - Assembling the In-Door Ice Bin
27 Automatic Icemaker
27 - Turning the Automatic Icemaker On or Off
28 - When You Should Turn the Icemaker Off
28 - Normal Sounds You May Hear
28 - Preparing for Vacation
29 Ice and Water Dispenser
29 - Dispenser
29 - Using the Dispenser
29 - Locking the Dispenser
29 - Cleaning the Dispenser Tray
30 Storing Food
30 - Food Preservation Location
31 - Food Storage Tips
31 - Storing Frozen Food
32 Humidity Controlled Crisper and Glide’N’Serve
33 Detaching and Assembling the Storage Bins
34 Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves
35 MAINTENANCE
35 Cleaning
36 Replacing the Water Filter
40 SMART DIAGNOSIS
41 TROUBLESHOOTING
49 WARRANTY
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PRODUCT FEATURES
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 refrigera-
tor 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 in 30 second intervals.
HUMIDITY CONTROLLED CRISPER
The Humidity Controlled Crisper is designed to help keep your fruits and vegetables fresh and crisp. You
can control the amount of humidity in the crisper by adjusting the setting between High and Low.
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.
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4IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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
NEVER unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull it straight out from the
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outlet.
Immediately repair or replace all power cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that
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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 when 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 cord.
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Connect this product to a dedicated grounded electric outlet conforming with the rating prior to use. It is the user’s respon-
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sibility 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 falling.
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Use
DO NOT allow children to climb, stand, or hang on the refrigerator doors or shelves in the refrigerator. They could damage
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the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves.
Do not place heavy objects on the dispenser of the refrigerator or hang onto it.
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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 of 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), ventilate sufficiently and contact an authorized service center before use. Do not
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touch or disassemble the electric outlet of the refrigerator.
In the event of a refrigerant leak, move flammable objects away from the refrigerator. Ventilate sufficiently and contact an
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authorized service center.
Do not use or place flammable substances (chemicals, medicine, cosmetics, etc) near the refrigerator or store them inside
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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
Do not use this product for special purposes (storage of medicine or test materials or for ships, etc).
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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 the interior odor.
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For your safety, this appliance must be properly grounded. Have the wall outlet and the circuit checked by a qualified electri-
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cian 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 user’s responsibility to
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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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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 mechanism or with the heating
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element that releases the cubes. Do not place fingers or hands on the automatic ice-making mechanism while the refrigera-
tor 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 refrigerator is in operation.
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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 or mental capabilities,
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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 have thawed completely. It may result in a serious health issue.
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If you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make sure the CFC coolant is removed for proper disposal by a qualified
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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 disposing the refrigera-
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tor, 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.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using your product, basic safety precautions should be
followed, including the following.
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6IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
Installation
The refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance with the Installer Instructions that were taped to the front of the
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refrigerator.
Be careful when you unpack and install the refrigerator. Immediately dispose of packing materials (plastic) out of reach of
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children.
Use
Close the door carefully when children are around.
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Keep fingers out of pinch point areas; clearances between the doors and cabinets are necessarily small. Be careful closing
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doors when children are in the area.
If you store food properly, beware that it may fall and cause injury.
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Maintenance
Do not use strong detergents like wax or thinners for cleaning. Clean with a soft fabric.
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Wipe foreign objects (dust, water, etc) off the prongs of the power plug and contact areas regularly.
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SAVE THESE INSTUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using your product, basic safety precautions should be
followed, including the following.
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COMPONENTS
COMPONENTS
Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features of your refrigerator. Page references are included for your
convenience.
*The appearance and specifications of the actual product may differ depending on the model.
Refrigerator Exterior
LED Display
Displays the refrigerator and freezer
temperature, the water filter condi-
tion and the dispenser status.
Ice Plus
When this feature is activated, the
freezer section will run at the coldest
temperature for a 24-hour period to
increase ice production.
Filtered Water and
Ice Dispenser
Dispenses fresh, chilled, filtered
water through the door. The ice
dispenser offers cubed or crushed
ice.
Door Alarm
A warning alarm sounds at 30-
second intervals when the refrig-
erator or freezer door is left open
for more than 60 seconds.
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8COMPONENTS
Refrigerator Interior
Key Parts and Components
Can Storage Bin
Used to preserve
chilled food or drinks.
Gallon Storage Bins
Interchangeable bins
that can be arranged
to suit your storage
needs.
LED Interior Lamps
The interior lamps light up the
inside of the refrigerator.
Ice Storage Bin
For additional ice
storage.
Fixed Door
Bins
Fixed Door Bin
Adjustable
Refrigerator Shelf
The shelves in your re-
frigerator are adjustable
to meet your individual
storage needs.
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COMPONENTS
Smart Diagnosis Speaker
Hold your phone to this
speaker when activating
Smart Diagnosis. Refer to
the Smart Diagnosis section
for more details.
SpacePlus Ice
System
Automatically
produces 80-130 ice
cubes in a 24-hour
period.
Auto Closing Hinge
The refrigerator doors
and freezer drawers
close automatically when
you push them slightly.
(The door only closes
automatically when it is
open at an angle of less
than 30°.)
Mullion
Folds in when the
left door is opened.
Glide’N’Serve
Allows you to store
food items at a dif-
ferent temperature
than the regular
refrigerator area.
Crispers
Controls humidity
and helps vege-
tables and fruit to
stay crisp.
Special Features
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10 INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
Specifications
The appearance and specifications listed in this manual may vary due to constant product improvements.
Bottom-freezer refrigerator model LMX21986
Description French door refrigerator
Electrical requirements 115 VAC @ 60 Hz
Min. / Max. Water pressure 20 -120 PSI (1.4 - 8.4 kgf/cm2)
Dimensions 35 3/4" (W) X 30 1/4" (D) X 69 3/4" (H), 46 1/2" (D w/ door open)
908 mm (W) X 768 mm (D) X 1 771.65 (H), 1 073 mm (D w/ door open)
Net weight 306 lb. (139kg)
Refrigerator storage capacity 14.7 cu. ft.
Freezer storage capacity 5.8 cu. ft.
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