LG LMX21981ST Owner's Manual (English)
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- LG LMX21981ST | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 1
. Veuillez lire ce guide attentivement avant la mise en service de l'appareil et gardez-le à portée de main pour le consulter en cas de besoin. Lea detenidamente estas instrucciones antes utilizar el frigorífico y guárdelas como referencia para el futuro. LMX25981**, LMX21981** P/No. MFL37933512 - LG LMX21981ST | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 2
25 Setting the Functions 26 In-Door Ice Bin 27 Automatic Icemaker 28 Storing Foods 29 Location of Foods 30 Shelf Height Adjustment 31 CARE AND CLEANING Removing and Replacing Components 32 Cleaning the Refrigerator 35 General Information 35 Replacing the Water Filter 36 TROUBLESHOOTING - LG LMX21981ST | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 3
model) to the desired setting. • This refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance with the Installer Instructions that were taped to the front of the refrigerator. • After your refrigerator . • In refrigerators with automatic icemakers, avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector - LG LMX21981ST | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 4
Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No. 69 says: ...You may safely refreeze frozen foods that have thawed if they still contain ice crystals or refrigerator, make sure the CFC refrigerant is removed for proper disposal by a qualified servicer. If you intentionally release this CFC refrigerant - LG LMX21981ST | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 5
checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded. RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual properly grounded electrical outlet rated for 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only, and fused at 20 amperes. This provides the best - LG LMX21981ST | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 6
offers fresh, chilled, filtered water through the door. The ice dispenser offers cubed or crushed ice. 4 DOOR ALARM A warning alarm sounds at 30-second intervals when the refrigerator or freezer door is left open for more than 60 seconds. 5 IN-DOOR ICE BIN The icemaker automatically produces 80 - LG LMX21981ST | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 7
KEY PARTS AND COMPONENTS In addition to the special features and components outlined in the Special Features section, there are several other important components that are referenced in this manual. 1 ADJUSTABLE REFRIGERATOR SHELVING The refrigerator compartment shelves are adjustable to allow - LG LMX21981ST | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 8
water supply can be easily connected for the automatic icemaker and dispenser. • Unstable installation may cause vibration and noise. If the floor is not even, make the refrigerator of the refrigerator to open the doors. NOTE: For complete dimensions and specifications, see page 41. 1" (2.54 cm - LG LMX21981ST | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 9
and soft tile surfaces are not recommended. • Never install the refrigerator on a platform or weakly supported structure. NOTE: When moving the refrigerator for cleaning or service, be sure to protect the floor. Always pull the refrigerator straight out when moving it. Do not wiggle or walk the - LG LMX21981ST | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 10
the doorway. 1 To remove the left refrigerator door: Pull the water tube out of the fitting while pressing the release ring on the fitting. NOTE : When you pull out the tube, first you have to push the collet by opposite direction of arrow in the upper picture and pull the tube out by - LG LMX21981ST | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 11
the middle hinge pin and remove the door. • Place the door, inside facing up, on a nonscratching surface. (2) (1) (4) (5) (6) (3) 3 To remove the right refrigerator door: • Open the door. Remove the top hinge cover screw (1 ). Lift up the cover (2). • Remove the cover. • Disconnect the wire harness - LG LMX21981ST | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 12
DOOR AND DRAWER REMOVAL (CONT.) DOOR REINSTALLATION 1 Install the right-side door first. • Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin as shown. • Make sure the plastic sleeve is inserted in the bottom of the door. (5) (6) (3) (2) (1) (4) 2 • Fit the top hinge (1) over the hinge lever latch (2) and - LG LMX21981ST | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 13
tube (6) into the hole on the top case and pull it through the backplate. wCAUTION Collet Tube 6 Insert the water supply tube into the connector. • Insert the tube at least 5/8 in. (15 mm) into the connector. • Hook the tab on the door-switch side of - LG LMX21981ST | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 14
product or property damage, you will need two people to perform the following instructions. • When you remove the drawer, do not hold the handle. It freezer drawer, pull the drawer open to full extension. Remove the drawer and Ice bin by lifting the basket from the rail system. 2 Remove the screws - LG LMX21981ST | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 15
REMOVAL (CONT.) FREEZER DRAWER REMOVAL wCAUTION • To avoid possible injury or product or property damage, you will need two people to perform the following instructions. • When you remove the drawer, do not hold the handle. It may come off and could cause injury. • When laying the drawer down, be - LG LMX21981ST | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 16
to perform the following instructions. wDANGER Risk of Child door supports (1) into rail tabs (2). 3 Lower door into final position and tighten the screws (3). Make sure you have a right rail cover for each side. 4 With the drawer pulled out to full extension, insert the drawer and Ice - LG LMX21981ST | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 17
damage, you will need two people to perform the following instructions. wDANGER Risk of Child Entrapment • To prevent accidental child are fully extended. 2 Hook door supports (1) into rail tabs (2). 3 Lower door into final position and tighten the screws (3). Make sure you have a right rail cover - LG LMX21981ST | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 18
licensed plumber. Cold Water Supply • The icemaker water valve contains a flow washer which is used as a water pressure regulator. • The icemaker needs to be connected to a cold water line with water pressure between 21~121 psi (1.5~8.5 kgf/cm2) on models without a water filter and between 43 and - LG LMX21981ST | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 19
plugged into the wall outlet. NOTE: If your refrigerator is equipped with an internal water filter, an external in-line water filter should not be used. Tubing Clamp 1/4" Tubing 1/4" Compression Nut Ferrule (Sleeve) Water valve Refrigerator Connection • Remove the plastic flexible cap from the - LG LMX21981ST | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 20
to alter the tilt from front to back or side to side. If your refrigerator seems unsteady or you want the doors to close more easily, adjust the refrigerator's tilt using the following instructions: LMX21981** LMX25981** Kick Plate 1 Plug the power cord into a 3-prong grounded outlet, and move - LG LMX21981ST | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 21
with warm water and dry. Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue. NOTE: Do not remove any warning-type labels, the model and serial number label, or the tech sheet that is taped to the back of the refrigerator. • Thoroughly clean - LG LMX21981ST | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 22
feature, which increases icemaking capabilities up to about 20 percent. ICE PLUS LIGHT / FILTER ALARM / LOCK 3SECS 6 LIGHT/FILTER BUTTON The LIGHT/FILTER button controls the lamp in the dispenser. The LIGHT/FILTER button resets the water filter replacement indicator when the water filter has been - LG LMX21981ST | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 23
3 REFRIGERATOR TEMPERATURE Indicates the set temperature of the refrigerator compartment in Celsius or Fahrenheit. 4 ICE PLUS When the ICE PLUS alarm is activated. ICE TYPE 7 WATER FILTER STATUS This indicator shows the current status for the water filter. See Resetting the Filter Indicator. 8 LOCK - LG LMX21981ST | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 24
and not the actual temperature within the refrigerator. Initially set the REFRIGERATOR CONTROL at 37 degrees F and the PowerSaving Mode. FREEZER ICE PLUS • Simultaneously press the FREEZER and ICE PLUS buttons and hold them remain on for 20 seconds after the last door opening or button selection. • - LG LMX21981ST | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 25
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. DISPENSING WATER Press the push water switch or active water button with a glass or other container and chilled - LG LMX21981ST | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 26
a 24-hour period to increase icemaking by up to about 20%, and then turns off automatically. NOTE: Press the button again to cancel the ICE PLUS function. DIAGNOSTIC FAILURE DETECTION The diagnostic function automatically detects problems with your refrigerator, and a diagnostic code will appear - LG LMX21981ST | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 27
to the temperature of the refrigerator compartment. To prevent ice cubes from melting and leaking from the dispenser, ALWAYS empty the ice bin when the icemaker is set to Off for more than a few. Push on the latch firmly where noted to close the ice bin door; it will make a clicking sound when it - LG LMX21981ST | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 28
pipe is not connected and the Ice Maker is turned on, the water valve operates. The noise is generated because the water pipe is not connected, which does not mean the icemaker is defective. wWARNING Personal Injury Hazard • Avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector mechanism or with the - LG LMX21981ST | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 29
food that spoils easily, such as bananas and melons, at low temperatures. • Allow hot food to cool prior to storing; placing hot food in the refrigerator could spoil other food and lead to higher energy consumption. • When storing food, cover it with vinyl wrap or store in a container with a lid - LG LMX21981ST | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 30
COMPARTMENT SHELVES Store larger food items, platters, and containers on the expansive refrigerator compartment shelves. 4 MODULAR REFRIGERATOR DOOR BINS Store small packed food or beverages such as condiments, salad dressings, baby foods, milk, or juice. 2 CRISPERS Store vegetables or - LG LMX21981ST | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 31
make finding the exact item you want easier; it will also reduce the amount of time the refrigerator door is open, saving energy. IMPORTANT: Do not clean glass shelves with warm water shelf. Folding Shelf Tilt up the front of the shelf and guide the shelf hooks into the slots at a desired height. - LG LMX21981ST | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 32
Bin To remove the dairy bin, simply lift it and pull straight out. To replace the dairy bin, slide it into place and push down until it stops. bin and pull it straight out to remove it. To replace the bin, slide it in above the desired support button and push down until it stops. The dispenser - LG LMX21981ST | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 33
REMOVING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS (CONT.) Crisper humidity control To remove the glass You the air temperature in the drawer. Set control level to COLD (print on surface) to provide normal refrigerator temperature. Use the COLDER (print on surface) setting for meats or other deli items. NOTE: Cold - LG LMX21981ST | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 34
REMOVING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS (CONT.) To replace Glide'N'Serve 1 • To remove, pull the drawer out hazard! Keep hands and feet clear of the bottom of the door when opening and closing. Ice Bin Drawer wWARNING Child Entrapment Hazard • If the Durabase divider is removed, there is enough open - LG LMX21981ST | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 35
temperatures. However, you should minimize the number of door openings while the power is off. Water may drip from the ice bin during a power outage. To prevent this, remove the ice bin, discard all of the ice, towel dry, and replace. Moving Unload the refrigerator to move it. (This is probably - LG LMX21981ST | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 36
indicator light by pressing and holding the LIGHT/FILTER button for more than 3 seconds. To purchase replacement water filter cartridges, visit your local appliance dealer or parts distributor. You can also call 1-877-714-7486. The replacement water filter cartridge's part number is 5231JA2006A. 36 - LG LMX21981ST | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 37
calling for service, review this list. It may save you both time and expense. This list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance. Problem Possible Causes Solutions Refrigerator compressor does not run. • Refrigerator control is - LG LMX21981ST | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 38
• Be sure floor is level and solid and can adequately support the refrigerator. • Remove items. • It is normal for dishes to vibrate slightly. Move dishes slightly. Make sure refrigerator is level and firmly set on floor. • Move the refrigerator so that it does not touch the wall. Moisture collects - LG LMX21981ST | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 39
open. • The refrigerator or freezer door is not closed. • When a installed tube is bent. • When a filter is old. • Keep less food in the drawer. • Clean the drawer and the track. • Open the household water-line valve. • Be sure both doors are closed. • Check the installed tube. • Replace with a new - LG LMX21981ST | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 40
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (CONT.) Problem Possible Causes Solutions The dispenser will not dispense ice. • The ice storage bin is empty. • The household water line valve is not open. • The refrigerator or freezer door is not closed. • Ice has melted and frozen around the auger due to - LG LMX21981ST | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 41
Storage Capacity Freezer Storage Capacity 324 lb. (147 kg) 17.6 cu. ft. 7.1 cu. ft. Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator Model LMX21981 Description Electrical Requirements Min. / Max. Water Pressure Dimensions French Door Refrigerator 115 VAC @ 60 Hz 21~121 PSI (1.5~8.5 kgf/cm2) 35 3/4" (W) X 30 - LG LMX21981ST | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 42
or can not be readily determined. Model and Serial numbers, along with original retail sales receipt, are required for warranty validation. 12. Increases in utility costs and additional utility expenses. 13. Replacement of light bulbs, filters, or any consumable parts. 14. Repairs when your product - LG LMX21981ST | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 43
, or cannot be readily determined. Model and Serial numbers, along with original retail sales receipt, are required for warranty validation. 12. Increases in utility costs and additional utility expenses. 13. Replacement of light bulbs, filters, or any consumable parts. 14. Repairs when your Product - LG LMX21981ST | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 44
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P/No. MFL37933512
Please read this guide
thoroughly before
operating and keep it handy
for reference at all times.
Veuillez lire ce guide attentivement
avant la mise en service de l’appareil
et gardez-le à portée de main
pour le consulter en cas de besoin.
Lea detenidamente estas
instrucciones antes utilizar
el frigorífico y guárdelas como
referencia para el futuro.
LMX25981**, LMX21981**
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