LG SXS GR-P257/L257 - Manual (Page 57)

2. Faults
2-1. Power
2-2. Compressor
TROUBLE
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IAGNOSIS
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Problems Causes Checks Measures Remarks
No power on - Power cord cut. - Check the voltage with tester. -Replace the components.
outlet. - Faulty connector insertion. - Check visually. -Reconnect the connecting parts.
- Faulty connection between plug - Check visually. - Reconnect the connecting parts.
and adapter.
Fuse blows out. - Short circuit by wrong connection. - Check the fuse with tester - Find and remove the cause of - Replace with rated
- Low voltage products are or visually. problem(ex. short, high voltage, fuse after confirming
connected to high voltage. - Check the input volt are with tester low voltage). its specification.
- Short circuit by insects. (between power cord and products). - Replace with rated fuse.
- Electricity leakage. - Check the resistance of power cord ■ If fuse blowns out
- High voltage. with testerf (if it is 0 Ω, it is shorted). frequently, reconfirm
- Short circuit of components the cause and prevent.
(tracking due to moisture and dust
penetration).
Problems Causes Checks Measures Remarks
Compressor - Faulty PTC. - Check the resistance. - If resistance is infinite, replace it
does not Vlaue: ∞ is defective. with new one.
operate. - If it is not infinite, it is normal.
- Check other parts.
- Compressor is frozen. - If compressor assembly parts are - During forced operation:
normal(capacitor, PTC, OLP), - Operates: Check other parts.
apply power directly to the - Not operate: Replace the frozen
compressor to force operation. compressor with new one, weld,
evacuate, and recharge refrigerant.
OLP It starts as soon as it is • Refer to weld repair procedures.
contacted.
Auxiliary winding
Main winding
Power