LG LSC27914ST - Manual (Page 24)

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UNDERSTANDING SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR
Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old
one did not make. Because the sounds are new to you,
you might be concerned about them. Most of the new
sounds are normal. Hard surfaces, like the floor, walls
and cabinets, can make the sounds seem louder than
they actually are. The following list describes the kinds
of sounds and what may be making them.
• The defrost timer will click when the automatic
defrost cycle begins and ends. The thermostat control
(or refrigerator control, depending on the model) will
also click when cycling on and off.
• Rattling noises may come from the flow ofrefrigerant,
the water line, or items stored on top of the refrigerator.
• Your refrigerator is designed to run more efficiently to
keep your food items at the desired temperature. The
high efficiency compressor may cause your new
refrigerator to run longer than your old one, and you
may hear a pulsating or high-pitched sound.
• You may hear the evaporator fan motor circulating the
air through the refrigerator and freezer compartments.
• As each cycle ends, you may hear a gurgling sound
due to the refrigerant flowing in your refrigerator.
• Contraction and expansion of the inside walls may
cause a popping noise.
• Water dripping on the defrost heater during a defrost
cycle may cause a sizzling sound.
• You may hear air being forced over the condenser by
the condenser fan.
• You may hear water running into the drain pan during
the defrost cycle.
Problem Possible causes Solutions
REFRIGERATOR
DOES NOT
OPERATE
• The power supply cord is unplugged.
• A household fuse has blown or
circuit breaker tripped.
• The refrigerator control is set to the
OFF position.
• Refrigerator is in the defrost cycle.
• Firmly plug the cord into a live outlet with
proper voltage.
• Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
• Refer to the CONTROL PANEL FEATURES.
• Wait about 30 minutes for defrost
cycle to end.
VIBRATION OR
RATTLING NOISE
• The refrigerator is not resting solidly on
the floor.
• Floor is weak or uneven or leveling legs need
adjusting. See DOOR ALIGNMENT Section.
LAMPS DO NOT
WORK
• The power supply cord is unplugged.
• Light bulb is loose in the socket.
• Light bulb has burned out.
• Firmly plug the cord into a live outlet with
proper voltage.
• Unplug the refrigerator. Gently remove the
bulb and reinsert. Then plug in refrigerator
and reset the refrigerator control.
• Replace with an appliance bulb of the same
wattage, size and shape available at your
local hardware store ( See the LAMP
REPLACEMENT section). Turn the
temperature control to the OFF position and
unplug the refrigerator prior to replacement.
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