LG LTN16385PL - Manual (Page 17)

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Problem Possible Causes Solutions
Compressor seems
to run too much
• The door is opened often or a
large amount of food has just been
added.
• The refrigerator was recently
plugged in and the refrigerator
control was set correctly.
• The refrigerator control is not
set correctly for the surrounding
conditions.
• The doors are not closed completely.
• The back cover is dirty.
• 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).
• The refrigerator will take up to 24 hours to cool
completely.
• See the Adjusting Control Settings section.
• Firmly push the doors shut. If they will not shut all
the way, see Doors will not close completely in the
Troubleshooting section.
• This prevents air transfer and makes the motor
work harder. Clean the back cover. Refer to the
Refrigerator Care and Cleaning section.
Doors will not close
completely
• The refrigerator is not level.
• Food packages are blocking the
door open.
• The ice bin, crisper cover, pans,
shelves, door bins or baskets are out
of position.
• The gaskets are sticking.
• The refrigerator wobbles or seems
unstable.
• The doors were removed during
product installation and not properly
replaced.
• See the Refrigerator Installation section.
• Rearrange food containers to clear door and door
shelves.
• Push bins all the way in and put crisper cover, pans,
shelves and baskets into their correct positions.
See the Using your Refrigerator section for more
information .
• Clean gaskets and the surfaces that they touch.
Rub a thin coat of appliance polish or kitchen wax
on the gaskets after cleaning.
• Level the refrigerator. Refer to Closing and
Aligning the Doors for more information.
• Remove and replace the doors according to the
How to Remove and Install the Refrigerator Doors
section or call a qualified technician.
Frost or ice crystals
on frozen food
• The door is not closing properly.
• The door is frequently opened.
• See Doors Will not Close Completely in the
Troubleshooting section.
• When the door is opened, warm, humid air is
allowed in the freezer, resulting in frost.
There is water in the
defrost drain pan
• The refrigerator is defrosting.
• It is more humid than normal.
• The water will evaporate. It is normal for water to
drip into the defrost pan.
• Expect that the water in the defrost pan will take
longer to evaporate. This is normal when it is hot
or humid.
Ice has bad taste or
odor
• The ice has been stored for too
long.
• The food has not been wrapped
tightly in either compartment.
• The interior of the refrigerator needs
cleaning.
• The ice storage bin needs cleaning.
• Throw away old ice and make a new supply.
• Rewrap foods since odors may migrate to the ice
if food is not wrapped properly.
• Read the section Refrigerator Care and Cleaning.
• Empty and wash bin. Discard old cubes.
The refrigerator
seems to make too
much noise
• The sounds may be normal for your
refrigerator.
• Refer to the Understanding Sounds You May Hear
section for more information.
The doors are
difficult to open
• The gaskets are dirty or sticky. • Clean the gaskets and the surfaces that they
touch. Rub a thin coat of appliance polish or
kitchen wax on the gaskets after cleaning.
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