LG Electronics LSC 21943ST manual

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    2 Entry Important saf ety instructions Identification of parts Where to install Door removal Mount the freezer and refrigerator compartment doors W ater supply installation W ater connection instruction guide Height adjustment Starting Adjusting the temperatures and f unctions Shelf Bottle holder (Applicable to some models only) Egg bo x Humidity c[...]

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    Entry The model and serial numbers are found on the inner case or back of refrigerator compartment of this unit. These numbers ar e unique to this unit and not available to others. Y ou should r ecord requested information her e and retain this guide as a permanent record of your pur chase. Staple your receipt her e. Date of purchase Dealer Dealer [...]

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    4 Identification of parts DANGER: Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer : Take off the doors but leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside. The appliance is not intended for use by young children without supervision. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do n[...]

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    Installation 5 Strong and even floor Select a good location Where water supply can be easily connected in a dry place Where it is free from heat 1. Place your appliance where it is easy to use. 2. Avoid placing the unit near heat sources, direct sunlight, or moisture. 3. To ensure proper air circulation around the refrigerator, pl ease maintain suf[...]

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    Door removal Electric Shock Hazard Disconnect electrical supply to refrigerator before installing. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury. If your entrance door is too narrow for the refrigerator to pass through, remove the refrigerator door and pass the refrigerator laterally. Remove the lower cover by lifting upward, and then pu[...]

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    7 Installation Mount the freezer and refrigerator compartment doors W ater supply installation Pass the refrigerator laterally through the access door as shown in the right figure.  Automatic icemaker operation needs water pressure of 21~121 psi (1.5~8.5 kgf/cm 2 ) (That is, a paper cup (6 oz. or 180 cc) will be fully filled within 3 seconds.) ?[...]

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    8 W ater connection instruction guide Read all directions carefully before you begin. Connecting the refrigerator to a water source Connect to a potable water supply only. W arning • If operating the refrigerator before installing the water connection, turn icemaker to the OFF position to prevent operation without water. • All installations mus[...]

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    9 1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. 2. Turn OFF main water supply. Turn on the nearest faucet to relieve the pressure on the line. It may help to open an outside faucet to allow the water to drain from the line in the house. 3. Find a 1 / 2 -inch vertical COLD water pipe near the refrigerator. Connect the tubing to water line • Horizont[...]

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    10 Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet. • If your refrigerator does not have a water filter, we recommend installing one. If your water supply has sand or particles, that could clog the screen of the refrigerator’s water valve. Install the filter in the water [...]

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    11 Height adjustment Make them level by inserting a flat ( - type) driver into the groove of the left height adjusting screw and rotating it clockwise  . Make them level by inserting a flat ( - type) driver into the groove of the right height adjusting screw and rotating it cl ockwise  . The refrigerator door will close smoothly by raising th[...]

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    12 Operation Starting Adjusting the temperatures and functions When your refrigerator is first installed, allow it to stabilize at normal operating temperatures 2 ~ 3 hours prior to filling it with fresh or frozen foods. If operation is interrupted, wait 5 minutes before restarting. • Your model may not include every option. • The control displ[...]

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    13 Operation 1. Display Power Saving Mode This function places the display into power saving mode until the next time the door is opened. Press the FREEZER and ICE PLUS buttons simultaneously and hold them for 5 seconds until the Ding sounds. All LEDs will then turn ON, then OFF. When the power saving mode is activated, the display will remain off [...]

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    Operation 14 • Reference : Hold your cup in place for a couple of seconds after dispensing ice or water so the last few drops go in to your cup instead of on the floor.  The automatic icemaker can automatically make 6 cubes at a time, 70~120 pieces per day. This quantity may vary by circumstance, including ambient temperature, door opening, fr[...]

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    Operation 15 Ice is lumped together  If the ice lumps together, take it out, break it apart, and put it back into the storage bin.  When the icemaker produces too small or lumped together ice, the amount of water supplied to the ice maker needs to adjusted. Contact the service center. ❈ If ice is not used frequently, it may lump together. P[...]

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    16 This button stops operation of different button and dispenser function.  Locking or Release is repeated whenever the is pressed more than 3 seconds.  If you use the ALARM/LOCK button, none of the other buttons will work until you unlock them. Lock Operation Door alarm Door open warning  A warning tone will sound 3 times at thirty-second[...]

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    Operation 17 Throw away the ice (about 20 pieces) and water (about 7 glasses) first made after refrigerator installation. This is also necessary when the refrigerator has not been used for a long time. Keep children away from the dispenser. Children may play with or damage the controls. Be careful that food does not block the ice passage. If foods [...]

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    18 Operation Shelf Bottle holder (Applicable to some models only) You can store taller items such as a gallon container or bottles by simply pushing in front half of shelf underneath back half of shelf. Pull toward you to return to a full shelf. Folding Shelf In case of inserting the bottle holder : Pull the bottle holder downward as in  after i[...]

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    19 Operation Humidity control in the vegetable compartment The humidity can be controlled by adjusting the humidity control switch to the left/right when storing vegetables or fruits. HIGH LOW HUMIDITY CONTROL HIGH LOW HUMIDITY CONTROL High humidity Low humidity Deodorizer (Applicable to some models only) This system efficiently absorbs strong odor[...]

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    20 Operation Optichill TM T emperature T ransition Corner Optichill TM By pressing the button, store vegetables, fruits or other types of food such as meat to be defrosted, raw fish, etc. T emperature Change at Optichill TM You can select optimum temperature range depending on types of foods stored. - 3 steps of temperature selection are available,[...]

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    21 Suggestion on Food Storage Location of foods (Refer to identification of parts) Store bottles. Store small foods such as bread, snacks, etc.. Store various frozen foods such as meat, fish, ice cream, frozen snacks, etc..  Store small packed frozen food.  Temperature is likely to increase as door opens. So, do not store long-term food such [...]

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    Suggestion on Food Storage 22 Storing foods  Store fresh food in the refrigerator compartment. How food is frozen and thawed is an important factor in maintaining its freshness and flavor.  Do not store food which spoils easily at low temperatures, such as bananas and melons.  Allow hot food to cool prior to storing. Place hot food in the [...]

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    Care and Maintenance 23 How to remove and replace parts Freezer compartment lamp Freezer compartment shelf Door rack and support Ice storage bin After dispenser is used To remove a shelf, push the shelf to the left  , lift the left part of the shelf a bit  , lift the right part up ➂ , and take it out. Lift the door rack holding both sides ?[...]

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    24 Care and Maintenance  To remove the vegetable compartment cover, pull out the vegetable compartment a bit to the front  , lift the front part of the vegetable compartment cover as shown by  , and take it out. V egetable compartment cover Insert the tool into the marked area (  ) and push the tool to disconnect. Use the tool with the [...]

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    25 Care and Maintenance General information Cleaning During average length vacations, you will probably find it best to leave the refrigerator in operation. Place freezable items in freezer for longer life. When you plan to turn it off, remove all food, disconnect the power cord, clean the interior thoroughly, and leave each door OPEN to prevent od[...]

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    26 Care and Maintenance T roubleshooting Before 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. Possible cause Refrigerator control is off. Refrigerator is in defrost cycle. Plug at wall outlet is disc[...]

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    Care and Maintenance 27 Refrigerator compressor does not run. Occurrence T emperatures ar e too cold T emperature in the freezer is too cold but the refrigerator temperature is satisfactory . T emperature in the refrigerator is too warm but the freezer temperature is satisfactory . T emperatures in the refrigerator or freezer are too warm. T empera[...]

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    Care and Maintenance 28 Sound and noise Occurrence Louder sound levels when refrigerator is on. Louder sound levels when compressor comes on. Moisture collects on the inside walls of the refrigerator . W ater/Moisture /Ice outside refrigerator Moisture forms on the outside of the refrigerator or between doors. Vibrating or rattling noise. W ater/Mo[...]

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    Care and Maintenance 29 Odors in refrigerator Occurrence Door(s) will not close. Door(s) will not close. Drawers are difficult to move. Dispenser Dispenser will not dispense ice Opening/Closing of doors/Drawers Possible cause Food is touching shelf on top of the drawer Track that drawer slides on is dirty. Ice storage bin is empty. Freezer temperat[...]

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    Care and Maintenance 30 Dispenser will not dispense ice. Ice dispenser is jammed. Occurrence W ater has an odd taste and/or odor . Dispenser will not dispense water . Possible cause Water has been in the tank for too long. Unit not properly connected to cold water line. This sound is normally made when ice is dropped into ice storage bin. Volume ma[...]

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    LG ELECTRONICS, INC. LG REFRIGERA T OR LIMITED W ARRANTY - USA Your LG Refrigerator will be will repaired or replaced, at LG’s option, if it proves to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use, during the warranty period ("Warranty Period") set forth below, effective from the date ("Date of Purchase") of origina[...]