LG LRTC19314, User Manual

Page 1: ...EFRIGERATOR User s Guide P No 3828JL8014D TOP FREEZER Please read this guide thoroughly before operating and keep it handy for reference at all times Model s LRTN1931 LRTC1931 LRTN2231 Printed in Mexico ...

Page 2: ... Settings 16 Food Storage Guide 16 Storing Frozen Food 17 Refrigerator Shelves 18 Ice Tray 18 Snack Corner 19 Crisper and Crisper Cover 19 Crisper Humidity Control 19 Flap Door Crisper 19 Door Racks 20 Door Bin 20 Dairy Corner Can Dispenser 20 Freezer Shelf 20 Care and Cleaning 21 22 General Cleaning Tips 21 Outside 21 Inside Walls 21 Door Liner and Gaskets 21 Plastic Parts 21 Condenser Coils 21 L...

Page 3: ... warranty lasts so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state THE ABOVE WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO 1 Service trips to your home to deliver and pickup install instruct or replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing or correction of unauthorized repairs 2 Damage to th...

Page 4: ...CTRONICS NO SE HACE RESPONSABLE POR LA PERDIDA EN EL USO DEL PRODUCTO POR INCONVENIENCIA O CUALQUIER OTRO DAÑO DIRECTO O CONSECUENTE QUE PROVENGA DEL USO Y O NO USO DE ESTE PRODUCTO O POR ALGUNA VIOLACION A LAS GARANTIAS IMPLEMENTADAS INCLUYENDO LA GARANTIA DE COMPRA APLICADA A ESTE PRODUCTO Algunos estados no permiten la exclusión o limitación de daños incidentales o consecuenciales o limitacione...

Page 5: ...ne des droits légaux et l on peut en avoir d autres qui varient d un état à un autre ou d une province à une autre LA GARANTIE CI DESSUS NE S APPLIQUE PAS 1 Les déplacements de service à domicile pour la livraison ou la cueillette l installation le remplacement de fusibles ou de câblage résidentiel approprié plomberie ou correction de réparations non autorisées 2 Dommage au produit causé par accid...

Page 6: ...RODUCT Some provincesdo not allow the exclusionor limitationof incidentalor consequentialdamagesor limitationson how long an impliedwarrantylasts so these limitationsor exclusionsmay not apply to you This warrantygives you specificlegal rightsand you may also have other rightswhich vary from provinceto province THEABOVEWARRANTYDOES NOTAPPLY TO 1 Servicetrips to your home to deliverand pickup insta...

Page 7: ... be performed by a qualified individual Before replacing a burned out light bulb unplug the refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit breaker or fuse box in order to avoid contact with a live wire filament A burned out light bulb may break when being replaced NOTE Setting either or both controls to the OFF position does not remove power to the light circuit For personal safety this appliance m...

Page 8: ...ever if you still elect to use an extension cord it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL listed in the United States or a CSA listed in Canada 3 wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding type plug and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes minimum and 120 volts Use of an extension cord will increase the clearance needed for the back of the refriger...

Page 9: ... the parts and features Page references are included for your convenience NOTE This guide covers several different models The refrigerator you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed below The locations of the features shown below may not match your model PARTS AND FEATURES I K L J M Shelves Crisper F G 9 Base Grille H Keeps fruits and vegetables fresh and crisp A B C D E G H M L J...

Page 10: ...r with the parts and features Page references are included for your convenience NOTE This guide covers several different models The refrigerator you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed below The locations of the features shown below may not match your model PARTS AND FEATURES I K L J M Shelves Crisper F G 10 Base Grille H Keeps fruits and vegetables fresh and crisp A B C D E G ...

Page 11: ...door closing Leveling screws can be turned easily by tipping the cabinet slightly Turn the leveling screws clockwise to raise the unit counterclockwise to lower it 3 Install this appliance in an area where the temperature is between 55 F 13 C and 110 F 43 C If the temperature around the appliance is too low or high cooling ability may lessen NEXT 1 Clean your refrigerator thoroughly and wipe off a...

Page 12: ...m right side on hinge 20 to left side on hinge 20 Remove screw 17 on left side of the base Loosen 3 screws 18 on right side of the base Remove the bottom hinge 20 and replace it on the left side of the base Attach screw 17 on right side of the base Loosen 4 screws 22 and reverse 16 and 23 as illustrated exactly and attach it to the left side 3 Moving Freezer Handle Remove cap 3 and cover 4 Remove ...

Page 13: ...n the corner gaskets REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION 5 Attaching Refrigerator Door Attach the base grille 1 Attach the door 3 to the bottom hinge pin Attach the middle hinge 4 on the opposite side with the 3 screws 5 6 Attaching Freezer Door Place the door 8 onto the middle hinge pin 7 Attach the top hinge 10 with 3 screws Reinstall top hinge cover 11 13 Remove screw 2 from left side to right side A TYP...

Page 14: ...It may take several turns of the leveling screw to adjust the tilt of the refrigerator NOTE Having someone push against the top of the refrigerator takes some weight off the leveling screws This makes it easier to adjust the screws 4 Open both doors again and check to make sure that they close easily If not tilt the refrigerator slightly more to the rear by turning both leveling screws clockwise I...

Page 15: ... 8 C The higher the number setting the colder the refrigerator compartment will become Freezer control 6 F to 8 F 21 C to 13 C When the setting is at a higher number the freezer compartment becomes colder But the refrigerator compartment becomes warmer because less cold air flows into the refrigerator NOTE Setting at higher number of the Freezer compartment the temperature of freezer compartment b...

Page 16: ...nditions lower number wait 24 hours then re check FREEZER section too cold Turn FREEZER Controls not set correctly for control to next your conditions lower number wait 24 hours then re check USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 16 FOOD STORAGE GUIDE Storing Fresh Food Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight and moisture proof material unless otherwise noted This prevents food odor and taste transfe...

Page 17: ... to circulate around packages Be careful to leave enough room at the front so the door can close tightly Storage times will vary according to the quality and type of food the type of packaging or wrap used airtight and moisture proof and the storage temperature Ice crystals inside a sealed package are normal This simply means that moisture in the food and air inside the package have condensed crea...

Page 18: ...rom the shipping position and replace shelves in the position you want To remove a shelf Tilt up the front of the shelf in the direction of 1 and lift it in the direction of 2 Pull the shelf out To replace a shelf Tilt the front of the shelf up and place the shelf hooks into metal slots at desired position Then lower the front of the shelf so that the hooks drop into the slots NOTE Make sure that ...

Page 19: ...sper cover support pull the cover FLAP DOOR CRISPER You can store small vegetables or fruits requiring more or While holding the snack corner with one hand pull it forward slightly Lift slightly and pull it out CRISPER AND CRISPER COVER 19 To remove the glass 2 Pull up and out 1 Lift up the glass after inserting a screwdriver under the To remove the crisper 2 Lift the front of the crisper then pul...

Page 20: ...oor 2 Push down the rack end until it locks in place A B 20 straight out The door bins are removable for easy cleaning and adjusting button and push down until it stops DAIRY CORNER 1 To remove the dairy corner can dispenser Simply lift it up and pull out 2 To replace the bin Slide it in above the desired support button and push down until it stops FREEZER SHELF The diary corner can dispenser can ...

Page 21: ...ot use cleaning waxes concentrated detergents bleaches or cleaners containing petroleum on plastic parts PLASTIC PARTS covers and panels Do not use paper towels window sprays abrasive cleansers or flammable fluids These can scratch or damage the material CONDENSER COILS Remove base grille See the base grille section on page 10 Use a vacuum cleaner with an extended attachment to clean condenser coi...

Page 22: ...reeze other items 2 Empty the ice bin If you choose to turn the refrigerator off before you leave follow these steps 1 Remove all food from the refrigerator 2 Depending on your model set the thermostat control refrigerator control to OFF See the Setting the Controls section 3 Clean refrigerator wipe it and dry well 4 T ape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of both doors to prop them open far enoug...

Page 23: ...n the refrigerator will not be used for several days NORMAL SOUNDS YOU MA Y HEAR The icemaker water valve will buzz as the icemaker fills with water If the power switch is in the I on position it will buzz even if it has not yet been hooked up to water T o stop the buzzing move the power switch to O off NOTE Keeping the power switch in the I on position before the water line is connected can damag...

Page 24: ...wdriver Two 1 4 outer diameter compression nuts and 2 ferrules sleeves to connect the copper tubing to the shutoff valve and the refrigerator water valve If your existing copper water line has a flared fitting at the end you will need an adapter available at plumbing supply stores to connect the water line to the refrigerator OR you can cut off the flared fitting with a tube cutter and then use a ...

Page 25: ...turns of about 10 25 cm diameter to allow the refrigerator to move out from the wall after installation 7 CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE Place the compression nut and ferrule sleeve for copper tubing onto the end of the tubing and connect it to the shutoff valve Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into the valve Tighten the compression nut securely NOTE Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing C...

Page 26: ... While holding the tubing tighten the fitting Fasten the tubing into the tubing Clamp attached to the back of the refrigerator First you loosen the screw fastening the clamp next insert the tubing in the groove last re fasten the screw 10 TURN THE WATER ON AT THE SHUTOFF VALVE Tighten any connections that leak Reattach the compressor compartment access cover 11 PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR Arrange the...

Page 27: ...ounds are new to you you might be concerned about them Most of the new sounds are normal Hard surfaces like the floor walls and cabinets can make the sounds seem louder than they actually are The following describes the kinds of sounds and what may be making them The defrost timer will click when the automatic defrost cycle begins and ends The thermostat control or refrigerator control depending o...

Page 28: ...y shut If they will not shut all the way see Doors will not close completely below The condenser coils are dirty This prevents air transfer and makes the motor work harder Clean the condenser coils Refer to the Care and Cleaning section on page 21 FROST OR ICE CRYSTALS ON FROZEN FOOD Check if Then The door is not closing properly See Doors will not close completely above The door is opened often W...

Page 29: ...R SEEMS TO MAKE TOO MUCH NOISE Check if Then The sounds may be normal for your refrigerator Refer to the Understanding Sounds You May Hear section on page 27 THE ICEMAKER IS NOT PRODUCING ICE OR ICE CUBES ARE FREEZING TOO SLOWL Y Check if Then The freezer temperature is cold enough to produce ice Wait 24 hours after hook up for ice production See the Setting the Controls section on page 15 Door le...

Page 30: ...the dial one number at a time A large amount of food has just been added Adding food warms the refrigerator It can take a few hours to the refrigerator or freezer for the refrigerator to return to normal temperature The food is not packaged correctly Wrap food tightly and wipe off damp containers prior to storing in the refrigerator to avoid moisture accumulation If necessary repackage food accord...

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