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INSTALLATION

ENGLISH

Removing the Freezer Door (with 

Water Line Connection)

1

Before removing freezer door, disconnect water 

line connectors (one white tube, one blue tube).

 

Do not remove freezer door if either the white or 

blue tube is still connected.

 

Use the support block shipped on the upper 

shelf in the refrigerator to keep the front of 

the refrigerator tilted up while removing the 

connectors.

NOTE

Disassembling/Assembling the Water Lines

Collet

Tube

Insert line

Clip

(Correct)

2

Loosen the hinge cover screws and remove the 

hinge cover. Disconnect all wire harnesses.

Hinge Cover

Upper Hinge

Wire Harness

3

Rotate the hinge lever counterclockwise (1) and 

lift the upper hinge (2).

(1)

(2)

Hinge Lever

Upper Hinge

4

Lift the door to remove it from the lower hinge pin. 

Be careful to pull the water lines from behind the 

lower hinge pin.
Enough for the water feed tube to be completely 

pulled out.

water feed tube

Lower Hinge

CAUTION

 

When lifting the hinge free of the latch, be careful 

that the door does not fall forward.

 

Place the door, inside facing up, on a 

nonscratching surface.Be careful not to damage 

the water lines.

Removing the Refrigerator Door

1

Open the door and remove the top hinge cover 

screw.

2

Use a flat blade screwdriver to pry back the hooks 

(not shown) of the hinge cover from the top of 

the refrigerator cabinet. Remove the cover and 

disconnect all wire harnesses.

3

Rotate the hinge lever (1) clockwise. Lift the top 

hinge (2) free of the hinge lever latch.

(1)

(2)

Upper Hinge

Hinge Lever

Summary of Contents for LSXC22396S

Page 1: ...REFRIGERATOR Read this owner s manual thoroughly before operating the appliance and keep it handy for reference at all times LSXS26396S LSXC22396S MFL67653459 Rev 02_030817 www lg com Copyright 2017 LG Electronics Inc All Rights Reserved ...

Page 2: ...g installation instructions first after purchasing this product or transporting it to another location Unpacking the Refrigerator Choosing the Proper Location Disassembling Assembling Connecting the Water Line Leveling and Door Alignment CAUTION Connect to a potable water supply only ...

Page 3: ...e products can damage the surface of your refrigerator Reinstall or adjust shelves as needed Refrigerator shelves are installed in the shipping position Reinstall shelves according to your individual storage needs Choosing the Proper Location Water Water supply must be easily connected for the automatic icemaker NOTE The water pressure must be 20 120 psi or 138 827 kPa or 1 4 8 4 kgf cm2 If the re...

Page 4: ...nce from adjacent items may result in lowered freezing capability and increased electricity consumption charges Allow at least 24 inches 610 mm in front of the refrigerator to open the doors and at least 2 inches 50 8 mm between the back of the refrigerator and the wall B A C D F G E M List LSXS26396S LSXC22396S A Depth without handle 33 2 5 848 mm 29 2 5 747 mm B Width 35 9 10 912 mm 35 9 10 912 ...

Page 5: ...nd handle using a 1 4 in Allen wrench and remove the mounting fasteners Assembling the Refrigerator Handles 1 Assemble the mounting fasteners 1 at both ends of the handle with a 1 4 in Allen rench 2 Place the handle on the door by fitting the handle footprints over the mounting fasteners and tightening the set screws 2 with a 3 32 in Allen wrench Removing Assembling the Doors If the entrance door ...

Page 6: ...ckwise 1 and lift the upper hinge 2 1 2 Hinge Lever Upper Hinge 4 Lift the door to remove it from the lower hinge pin Be careful to pull the water lines from behind the lower hinge pin Enough for the water feed tube to be completely pulled out water feed tube Lower Hinge CAUTION When lifting the hinge free of the latch be careful that the door does not fall forward Place the door inside facing up ...

Page 7: ...rd the inside Water hoses should be behind the leg to prevent damage Correct Incorrect Disassembling Assembling the Water Lines Collet Tube Insert line Clip Correct 2 Gently press the collet and insert the tube until only one line shows on the tube Correct Incorrect NOTE Water hoses should be cut with a clean straight edge to avoid leaks 3 Fit the top over the hinge lever latch and into place Rota...

Page 8: ...r supply line to the refrigerator Water banging in the pipes or water hammer in residential plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator parts and lead to water leakage or flooding Turn the icemaker OFF if the refrigerator will be used before the water line is connected Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas where the ambient temperatures fall below freezing WARNING Connect to a potable water su...

Page 9: ...valve If your existing copper water line has a flared fitting at the end purchase an adapter available at plumbing supply stores to connect the water line to the refrigerator OR cut off the flared fitting with a tube cutter and then use a compression fitting Shutoff valve to connect to the cold water line The shutoff valve should have a water inlet with a minimum inside diameter of 5 32 in at the ...

Page 10: ...ng washer begins to swell Pipe Clamp Clamp Screw Washer Inlet End NOTE Do not over tighten clamp or you may crush the tubing 6 Route the tubing Route the tubing between the cold water line and the refrigerator Route the tubing through a hole drilled in the wall or floor behind the refrigerator or adjacent base cabinet as close to the wall as possible NOTE Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing a...

Page 11: ... line connections Leveling and Door Alignment Leveling The refrigerator has two front leveling legs Adjust the legs to alter the tilt from front to back or side to side If the refrigerator seems unsteady or the doors do not close easily adjust the refrigerator s tilt using the instructions below 1 Turn the leveling leg to the left to raise that side of the refrigerator or to the right to lower it ...

Page 12: ...n the Power After installing plug the refrigerator s power cord into a 3 prong grounded outlet and push the refrigerator into the final position CAUTION Connect to a rated power outlet Have a certified electrician check the wall outlet and wiring for proper grounding Do not damage or cut off the ground terminal of the power plug Position the Rrigerator Arrange the coil of tubing so that it does no...

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