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BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE

(CONT.)

Problem

Possible Causes

Solutions

Food stored in
refrigerator drawers
freezes.

Temperatures in the
refrigerator or
freezer are too
warm.

Temperature in the
refrigerator is too
warm, but the
freezer temperature
is satisfactory.

Louder sound
levels when
compressor
comes on.

Vibrating or rattling
noise.

Moisture collects on
the inside walls of
the refrigerator.

Moisture forms on
the outside of the
refrigerator or
between the doors.

• Refrigerator control is set too

cold.

• Freezer or refrigerator control is

set too warm.

• Doors are opened too frequently

or for too long.

• Door is slightly open.

• Large amounts of warm or hot

food may have been stored
recently.

• Refrigerator has recently been

disconnected for a period of time.

• Refrigerator control is set too

warm.

• Refrigerator operates at higher

pressures during the start of the
ON cycle.

• Floor is uneven or weak. The

refrigerator rocks on the floor
when it is moved slightly.

• Items placed on the top of the

refrigerator are vibrating.

• Dishes are vibrating on the

shelves in the refrigerator.

• The refrigerator is touching the

wall or cabinets.

• The weather is hot and humid

which increases the rate of frost
buildup and internal sweating.

• Door is slightly open.

• Door is opened too often or for

too long.

• Weather is humid.

• Door is slightly open.

• Adjust the refrigerator to a warmer setting.

• Adjust the freezer or refrigerator control to a colder

setting until the freezer or refrigerator temperature is
satisfactory.

• Warm air enters the refrigerator/freezer whenever the

door is opened. Open the door less often.

• Close the door completely.

• Wait until the refrigerator or freezer has had a chance to

cool food to the set temperature.

• It takes a few hours for the refrigerator to reach the set

temperatures.

• Adjust the refrigerator control to a colder setting.

• This is normal.

• 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.

• This is normal.

• Close the door.

• Open the door less often.

• This is normal in humid weather. When humidity is lower,

the moisture should disappear.

• Close the door completely.

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Summary of Contents for LMC25785 Series

Page 1: ...NER S MANUAL FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR Please read this owner s manual thoroughly before operating and keep it handy for reference at all times LMC25785 P NO MFL63728510 www lg com ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL ...

Page 2: ...ing the controls 23 Automatic Icemaker 24 Storing Foods 25 Location of Foods 26 Shelf Height Adjustment 27 CARE AND CLEANING Removing and Replacing Components 28 Cleaning the Refrigerator 31 General Information 31 TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service 32 SPECIFICATIONS Key Dimensions and Specifications 35 WARRANTY Product Registration Information 36 THANK YOU Congratulations on your purchase ...

Page 3: ... in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Do NOT allow children to climb stand sit or hang on doors drawers or shelves of the refrigerator They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves Keep fingers out of pinch point areas clearances between the doors and cabinet are necessarily small Be careful closing doors when children are in the area Unplug your refrigerator before ...

Page 4: ...affected less than that of many other foods Use refrozen foods as soon as possible to save as much of their quality as you can Risk of Child Entrapment Discarded or abandoned refrigerators are dangerous even if they will sit for just a few days If you are disposing of your old refrigerator please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents Before you throw away your old refrigerator or...

Page 5: ...sonal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded three prong wall outlet Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord Do not use an adapter plug NOTE Some models have LED interior lighting and service should be performed by a qualified technician When you are finished reconnect the refrigerator to the electrical source and ...

Page 6: ...ivated the freezer section will run at the coldest temperature for a 24 hour period to increase ice production DOOR ALARM A warning alarm sounds at 30 second intervals when the refrigerator or freezer door is left open for more than 60 seconds CRISPERS LG s crispers preserve humidity and help vegetables stay crisp GLIDE N SERVE Provides storage space with a variable temperature control that keeps ...

Page 7: ...FRIGERATOR SHELVING The refrigerator compartment shelves are adjustable to allow flexibility for storage needs GALLON STORAGE BINS Three interchangeable bins can be arranged to suit your storage needs REMOVABLE ICE STORAGE BIN The ice storage bin can be removed to fill ice buckets coolers or pitchers LED INTERIOR LAMPS Refrigerator interior is lit by the LED array FIXED DOOR BINS 1 2 3 4 5 3 5 2 5...

Page 8: ...icity used increases To reduce the risk of electric shock do not install the refrigerator in a wet or damp area Select a place where a 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 level by rotating the height adjusting screws Properly ground the refrigerator to confor...

Page 9: ...move it floor damage could occur HANDLE REMOVAL To move the refrigerator through a house door it may be necessary to remove the refrigerator door handles NOTE Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page wCAUTION Use special care when removing handles to prevent scratching the doors The handle could be damaged if you hit it with a hammer while removing or attaching When you assemble ...

Page 10: ...nd bins from the doors If your entrance door is too narrow for the refrigerator to pass through remove the refrigerator door and move the refrigerator sideways through the doorway 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 NOTE If the handle mounting fasteners need to be tightened or removed use a ...

Page 11: ...ll forward Lift the door from the middle hinge pin and remove the door Place the door inside facing up on a non scratching surface 1 2 3 5 6 7 4 1 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 3 Remove the grounding screw 4 Rotate the hinge lever 5 clockwise Lift the top hinge 6 free of the hi...

Page 12: ...ss 4 Install the grounding screw 5 Hook the tab on the door switch side of the cover 6 under the edge of the wire opening in the cabinet top Position the cover into place Insert and tighten the cover screw 7 7 6 4 3 2 1 5 2 Install the left side door Lower the door onto middle hinge pin 3 Fit the top hinge 1 over the hinge lever latch 2 and into place Rotate the lever 3 clockwise to secure the hin...

Page 13: ...e the drawer do not hold the handle If it may come off and it could cause personal injury wCAUTION When laying the drawer down be careful not to damage the floor or hurt your feet by the sharp edges on hinge side Remove the screws of the rail on both sides 2 To remove the freezer drawer pull the drawer open to full extension Remove the drawer and Ice bin by lifting the basket from the rail system ...

Page 14: ...move the drawer do not hold the handle If it may come off and it could cause personal injury wCAUTION When laying the drawer down be careful not to damage the floor or hurt your feet by the sharp edges on hinge side Remove the screws of the rail on both sides 2 To remove the freezer drawer pull the drawer open to full extension Remove the lower DuraBase basket by lifting the basket from the rail s...

Page 15: ...freezer drawer wWARNING To prevent accidental child and pet entrapment or suffocation risk DO NOT allow them to play inside of drawer wWARNING DO NOT step or sit down on freezer To reinstall the freezer drawer hold the center bar with both hands and pull it out until both rails are fully extended 1 Hook door supports 1 into rail tabs 2 2 1 2 Lower door into final position and tighten the screws 3 ...

Page 16: ... on the freezer drawer wWARNING To prevent accidental child and pet entrapment or suffocation risk DO NOT allow them to play inside of drawer wWARNING DO NOT step or sit down on freezer To reinstall the freezer drawer hold the center bar with both hands and pull it out until both rails are fully extended 1 Hook door supports 1 into rail tabs 2 2 1 2 Lower door into final position and tighten the s...

Page 17: ...ight bulbs will turn off if door is left open for seven continuous minutes Shutting door for one second will light bulbs to come back on To Change Freezer Light 1 Unplug refrigerator power cord form outlet 2 Use a screwdriver to remove the cover screw Save the cover screw 3 Using a flat instrument gently pry the lamp cover loose in the front as shown Rotate downward to remove the rear tabs 4 Make ...

Page 18: ...erse osmosis system to refill after heavy usage If the issue about water pressure from reverse osmosis remains call a licensed qualified plumber IMPORTANT Read all directions thoroughly before you begin If operating the refrigerator before installing the water connection turn the icemaker to the OFF position to prevent operation without water All installations must be in accordance with local plum...

Page 19: ...onto the outlet end with a wrench A flare nut wrench works best but an open end wrench will suffice Do not overtighten Place the free end of the tubing into a container or sink and turn on the main water supply Flush out the tubing until the water is clear Turn off the shutoff valve on the water pipe Coil the copper tubing as shown below IMPORTANT Before connecting the tubing to the refrigerator b...

Page 20: ... then the kick plate Open the Freezer Drawer Once the drawer is open there is sufficient clearance to remove the screws on top of the kick plate NOTE To replace the kick plate place it into position and then insert and tighten the screws 1 Level the refrigerator by using an 11 16 inch 18mm wrench or a flat blade screw driver Turn the leveling legs CCW to raise or CW to lower the height of the fron...

Page 21: ...the refrigerator Thoroughly clean your refrigerator and wipe off all dust that may have accumulated during shipping Install accessories such as the ice cube bin drawers and shelves in their proper places They are packed together to prevent possible damage during shipment Adjust the desired temperature for the refrigerator and freezer see Adjusting the Temperature and Functions Let your refrigerato...

Page 22: ...ly noticeable when new food is placed in the refrigerator compartment If water or foreign substances enter the cool air vent while cleaning efficiency will be lowered In addition if gasket is damaged efficiency may be lowered because of escaping cool air Do not block any of cool air vents with food packages If the vents are blocked airflow will be interrupted and temperature and moisture problems ...

Page 23: ...u can stop this function manually by pressing the button one more time This function increases both icemaking and freezing capabilities NOTE If you want to change F to C press and hold FREEZER key and REFRIGERATOR key over 5 seconds at the same time and if you want to change C to F hold them for 5 seconds again ALARM When the power is connected to the refrigerator door alarm is initially set ON an...

Page 24: ...l stop producing ice It is normal for several cubes to be stuck together If ice is not used frequently old ice cubes will become cloudy taste stale and shrink When you should set the icemaker power switch to O off When the water supply will be shut off for several hours When the ice storage bin is removed for more than a minute or two When the refrigerator will not be used for several days Normal ...

Page 25: ...atures to rise Never overload the door racks overloading may push against the inner racks and prevent the doors from closing correctly Freezer compartment Do not store glass bottles in the freezer compartment glass may break when the contents are frozen Do not refreeze food that has been thawed This causes loss of flavor and nutrition Do not touch cold foods or containers especially those made of ...

Page 26: ...etables or fruits with humidity control DAIRY CORNER Store milk products such as butter and cheese MODULAR REFRIGERATOR DOOR BINS Store small packed food or beverages such as condiments salad dressings baby foods milk or juice GLIDE N SERVE Provides storage space with a variable temperature control that keeps the compartment colder than refrigerator 1 2 3 4 5 2 5 3 4 1 ...

Page 27: ...ing For your protection glass shelves are made with tempered glass which will shatter into small pebble sized pieces NOTE Glass shelves are heavy Use special care when removing them to avoid dropping them Adjusting Shelves Remove shelves from the shipping position and place shelves in the position you want wCAUTION Make sure that shelves are level from one side to the other Failure to do so may re...

Page 28: ...djust a loaded bin DO NOT allow children to play with baskets The sharp corners on the baskets could cause injury Dairy Bin Modular Door 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 NOTE The dairy bin will only fit in the top space on the right hand door The door bins are removable for easy cleaning and a...

Page 29: ...ove pull the drawer out to full extension Lift the front of the crisper up then pull it straight out To install slightly tilt up the front and insert the drawer into the frame and push it back into place Glide N Serve The Glide N Serve provides storage space with a variable temperature control that keeps the compartment colder than refrigerator This drawer can be used for large party trays deli it...

Page 30: ... pet entrapment or suffocation risk DO NOT allow them to play inside of drawer Ice Bin DuraBase Divider To separate the ice bin pull out the drawer to full extension Gently lift and pull out the ice bin To reinstall simply set the ice bin in its correct position Drawer To replace Glide N Serve To remove pull the drawer out to full extension Lift the front of the drawer up then pull it straight out...

Page 31: ...tick To help remove odors you can wash the inside of the refrigerator with a mixture of baking soda and warm water Mix 2 tbsp baking soda to 1 qt of water 26 g soda to 1 L of water Be sure the baking soda dissolves completely so it does not scratch the surfaces of the refrigerator IMPORTANT Do not use a spray nozzle to clean the interior GENERAL INFORMATION Storage During average length vacations ...

Page 32: ...ed or poorly fitted The thermostat is keeping the refrigerator at a constant temperature Freezer control is set too cold Refrigerator control is set too cold Set the refrigerator control This is normal for a fully automatic defrosting refrigerator The defrost cycle occurs periodically Make sure the plug is tightly pushed into the outlet Call the local electric company This is normal Larger more ef...

Page 33: ...elves in the refrigerator The refrigerator is touching the wall or cabinets The weather is hot and humid which increases the rate of frost buildup and internal sweating Door is slightly open Door is opened too often or for too long Weather is humid Door is slightly open Adjust the refrigerator to a warmer setting Adjust the freezer or refrigerator control to a colder setting until the freezer or r...

Page 34: ...e ice bin The icemaker is being supplied with water Please thoroughly read the Automatic Icemaker in this manual Clean interior with sponge warm water and baking soda Be sure the soda is completely dissolved so it will not act as an abrasive compound Cover food completely Use a different container or brand of wrapping materials Move the packages that keep the door from closing Gently close both do...

Page 35: ... Model LMC25785 Description Electrical Requirements Min Max Water Pressure Dimensions Net Weight Refrigerator Storage Capacity Freezer Storage Capacity French Door Refrigerator 115 VAC 60 Hz 20 121 PSI 1 4 8 5 kgf cm2 35 3 4 W X 34 1 4 D X 69 3 4 H 46 1 2 D w door open 908 mm W X 870 mm D X 1772 mm H 1181 mm D w door open 276 lb 125 kg 17 7 cu ft 7 3 cu ft ENGLISH ...

Page 36: ...ermin lightning wind fire floods or acts of God 6 Damage resulting from misuse abuse improper installation repair or maintenance Improper repair includes use of parts not approved or specified by LG 7 Damage or failure caused by unauthorized modification or alteration or if it is used for other than the intended purpose or any water leakage where the unit was not properly installed 8 Damage or fai...

Page 37: ... conflicts with provincial law without affecting the remainder of this warranty s terms All costs associated with the above excluded circumstances shall be borne by the consumer THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER 1 Service trips to deliver pick up or install the product instructing a customer on operation of the product repair or replacement of fuses or correction of wiring or plumbing or correc...

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