Troubleshooting, English – LG LFC24770ST User Manual
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TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
Review the Troubleshooting section before calling for service;
doing so will save you both time and money.
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Refrigerator
and Freezer
section are not
cooling.
The refrigerator control is
set to OFF (some models).
Turn the control ON. Refer to the Setting the
Controls section for proper temperature settings.
Refrigerator is in the defrost
cycle.
During the defrost cycle, the temperature of each
compartment may rise slightly. Wait 30 minutes
and confirm the proper temperature has been
restored once the defrost cycle has completed.
Refrigerator was recently
installed.
It may take up to 24 hours for each compartment
to reach the desired temperature.
Refrigerator was recently
relocated.
If the refrigerator was stored for a long period of
time or moved on its side, it is necessary for the
refrigerator to stand upright for 24 hours before
connecting it to power.
Cooling
System runs
too much.
Refrigerator is replacing an
older model.
Modern refrigerators require more operating
time but use less energy due to more efficient
technology.
Refrigerator was recently
plugged in or power
restored.
The refrigerator will take up to 24 hours to cool
completely.
The door is opened often or
a large amount of food / hot
food was added.
Adding food and opening the door warms the
refrigerator, requiring the compressor to run longer
in order to cool the refrigerator back down. In
order to conserve energy, try to get everything
you need out of the refrigerator at once, keep food
organized so it is easy to find, and close the door
as soon as the food is removed. (Refer to the
Food
Storage Guide
.)
Doors are not closed
completely.
Firmly push the doors shut. If they will not shut all
the way, see the Doors will not close completely
or pop open section in Troubleshooting.
Refrigerator is installed in a
hot location.
The compressor will run longer under warm
conditions. At normal room temperatures 70°F (21 °C)
expect your compressor to run about 40% to 80%
of the time. Under warmer conditions, expect it to
run even more often. The refrigerator should not
be operated above 110°F (43 °C).
Condenser / back cover is
clogged.
Use a vacuum cleaner with an attachment to clean
the condenser cover and vents. Do not remove the
panel covering the condenser coil area.
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