LG LFX21976ST - Manual (Page 47)

47 TROUBLESHOOTING
ENGLISH Problem Possible Causes Solutions
Ice has bad taste
or odor.
Water supply contains minerals
such as sulfur.
A water filter may need to be installed to
eliminate taste and odor problems.
NOTE: In some cases, a filter may not help. It
may not be possible to remove all minerals / odor
/ taste in all water supplies.
Icemaker was recently installed. Discard the first few batches of ice to avoid
discolored or bad tasting ice.
Ice has been stored for too
long.
Ice that has been stored for too long will shrink,
become cloudy, and may develop a stale taste.
Throw away old ice and make a new supply.
The food has not been stored
properly in either compartment.
Rewrap the food. Odors may migrate to the ice if
food is not wrapped properly.
The interior of the refrigerator
needs to be cleaned.
See the Care and Cleaning section for more
information.
The ice storage bin needs to be
cleaned.
Empty and wash the bin (discard old cubes).
Make sure that the bin is completely dry before
reinstalling it.
Dispensing warm
water.
Refrigerator was recently
installed.
Allow 24 hours after installation for the water
storage tank to cool completely.
The water dispenser has been
used recently and the storage
tank was exhausted.
Depending on your specific model, the water
storage capacity will range from approximately
20 to 30 oz (570 to 850 cc)
Dispenser has not been used
for several hours.
If the dispenser has not been used for several
hours, the first glass dispensed may be warm.
Discard the first 10 oz (280 cc).
Refrigerator is connected to the
hot water supply.
Make sure that the refrigerator is connected to a
cold water pipe.
WARNING: Connecting the refrigerator to a
hot water line may damage the icemaker.
Water has bad
taste or odor.
Water supply contains minerals
such as sulfur.
A water filter may need to be installed to
eliminate taste and odor problems.
Water filter has been exhausted.It is recommended that you replace the water
filter:
Approximately every 6 months. •
When the water filter indicator turns on. •
When the water dispenser output decreases. •
When the ice cubes are smaller than normal. •
Refrigerator was recently
installed.
Dispense 2.5 gallons (9 litters) of water (flush for
approximately 5 minutes) to remove trapped
air and contaminates from the system. Do
not dispense the entire 2.5 gallons (9 litters) amount
continuously. Depress and release the dispenser
pad for cycles of 30 seconds ON and 60 seconds
OFF.