Troubleshooting - LG LDCS24223 Series Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

Review the Troubleshooting section before calling for service; doing so will save you both time
and money.
Problem
Refrigerator and The refrigerator control is set to
Freezer section OFF (some models).
are not cooling.
The refrigerator is in the defrost
cycle.
The refrigerator was recently
installed.
The refrigerator was recently
relocated.
Cooling System The refrigerator is replacing an
runs too much. older model.
The refrigerator was recently
plugged in or the power was
restored.
The door opened often or a
large amount of food / hot food
was added.
The doors are not closed
completely.
The refrigerator is installed in a
hot location.
The condenser / back cover is
clogged.
Possible Causes
TROUBLESHOOTING
Solutions
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.
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.
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).
Use a vacuum cleaner with an attachment to
clean the condenser cover and vents. Do not
remove the panel covering the condenser coil
area.
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