Troubleshooting, Runing, Refrigerator – LG LSC 21943ST User Manual
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Troubleshooting
Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you both time and expense.
This list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective
workmanship or materials in this appliance.
Occurrence
Possibie cause
Solution
Runing
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refrigerator
Refrigerator
compressor
does not run.
Refrigerator control is off.
Refrigerator is in defrost cycle.
Set refrigerator control. See setting the
controls.
This is normal for a fully automatic
defrosting refrigerator. The defrost
cycle occurs periodically.
Plug at wall outlet is disconnected.
Make sure plug is tightly pushed into
outlet.
Power outage. Check house lights.
Call local electric company.
Refrigerator
runs too much
Refrigerator is larger than the previous
one you owned.
This is normal. Larger, more efficient
units run longer in these conditions.
or too iong
Room or outside weather is hot.
It is normal for the refrigerator to work
longer under these conditions.
Refrigerator has recently been
disconnected for a period of time.
It takes some hours for the refrigerator
to cool down completely.
Large amounts of warm or hot food
may have been stored recently.
Warm food will cause the refrigerator to
run longer until the desired temperature
is reached.
Doors are opened too frequently or too
long.
Warm air entering the refrigerator
causes it to run longer. Open the door
less often.
Refrigerator or freezer door may be
slightly open.
Make sure the refrigerator is level.
Keep food and containers from
blocking door. See problem section.
OPENING/CLOSING of doors.
Refrigerator control is set too cold.
Set the refrigerator control to a
warmer setting until the refrigerator
temperature is satisfactory.
Refrigerator or freezer gasket is dirty,
worn, cracked, or poorly fitted.
Clean or change gasket. Leaks in the
door seal will cause refrigerator to run
longer in order to maintain desired
temperatures.
Thermostat is keeping the refrigerator
at a constant temperature.
This is normal. Refrigerator goes on and
off to keep the temperature constant.
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