46 before calling for service – LG LMX28994ST User Manual

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BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE

(CONT.)

Problem

Possible Causes

Solutions

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

• Weather is humid.

• Door is slightly open.

• Energy Saving mode is on.

• This is normal in humid weather. When humidity is

lower, the moisture should disappear.

• Close the door completely.

• Disable the “Energy Saving” mode.

Moisture forms
on the dispenser.

Odors in the
refrigerator.

The door(s) will
not close.

Drawers are
difficult to move.

Water has an odd
taste and/or odor.

Sound of ice
dropping.

• Moisture may form when the

temperature or humidity are
high.

• Interior needs to be cleaned.

• Food with strong odor is in

the refrigerator.

• Some containers and

wrapping materials produce
odors.

• Food package is keeping the

door open.

• Door was closed too hard,

causing other door to open
slightly.

• Refrigerator is not level. It

rocks on the floor when it is
moved slightly.

• Floor is uneven or weak. The

refrigerator rocks on the floor
when it is moved slightly.

• Refrigerator is touching the

wall or the cabinets.

• Food is touching the shelf on

top of the drawer.

• The drawer track is dirty.

• The water has been in the

tank for too long.

• The unit is not properly

connected to cold water line.

• When a filter is old.

• A batch of ice has been

released into the ice bin.

• Wipe off the moisture.

• 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 doors.

• Adjust the height-adjusting screw.

• Be sure the floor is level and can adequately

support the refrigerator. Contact a carpenter to
correct sagging or sloping floor.

• Move the refrigerator.

• Keep less food in the drawer.

• Clean the drawer and the track.

• Dispense for 2 minutes and discard to freshen the

supply. Dispense and discard for an additional 2
minutes to rinse the tank completely.

• Connect the unit to a cold water line that supplies

water to the kitchen faucet.

• Replace with a new filter.

• This sound is made when automatically made ice is

dropped into the ice storage bin. The volume may
vary according to the location of the refrigerator.

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