Troubleshooting - LG MFL62423833 Owner's Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTING
Review the Troubleshooting section before calling for service; doing so will save you both time and
money.
P o r b e l m
Refrigerator The refrigerator control is
is not cooling or set to OFF (some models).
has no power.
Refrigerator is in the defrost
cycle.
Refrigerator was recently
installed.
Refrigerator was recently
relocated.
A fuse in your home may be
blown or the circuit breaker
tripped. Or the appliance is
connected to a GFCI
(Ground Fault Circuit Inter-
rupter) outlet, and the
outlet's circuit breaker has
tripped.
Cooling Refrigerator is replacing an
System runs
older model.
too much.
Refrigerator was recently
plugged in or power
restored.
The door is opened often or
a large amount of food / hot
food was added.
Doors are not closed
completely.
Refrigerator is installed in a
hot location.
P o s s b i e l C a u s e s S l o
Turn the control ON. Refer to the Setting the
Controls section for proper temperature settings.
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.
It may take up to 24 hours for each compartment
to reach the desired temperature.
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.
• Check the main electrical box and replace the
fuse or reset the circuit breaker. Do not
increase fuse capacity. If the problem is a
circuit overload, have it corrected by a qualified
electrician.
• Reset the circuit breaker on the GFCI. If the
problem persists, contact an electrician.
Modern refrigerators require more operating
time but use less energy due to more efficient
technology.
The refrigerator will take up to 24 hours to cool
completely.
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).
Firmly push the doors shut. If they will not shut all
the way, see the Doors will not close completely
or pop open section
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).
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in Troubleshooting.