LG LFX28979SW Owner's Manual page 45

TROUBLESHOOTING 45
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 Rewrap the food. Odors may migrate to the ice if
either compartment, food is not wrapped properly.
The interior of the refrigerator needs to be See the Care and Cleaning section for more
cleaned, 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 Depending on your specific model, the water
and the storage tank was exhausted, storage capacity will range from approximately 20 to
30 oz.
Dispenser has not been used for several If the dispenser has not been used for several hours,
hours, the first glass dispensed may be warm. Discard the
first 10 oz.
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 Water supply contains minerals such as A water filter may need to be installed to eliminate
odor. sulfur, taste and odor problems.
Water filter has been exhausted. It is recommended that you replace the water filter:
Refrigerator was recently installed.
Icemaker shutoff (arm/sensor) is obstructed.
Icemaker is making too
much ice.
• 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.
Dispense 2.5 gallons of water (flush for
approximately 5 minutes) to remove trapped air and
contaminates from the system. Do not dispense the
entire 2.5 gallon amount continuously. Depress and
release the dispenser pad for cycles of 30 seconds
ON and 60 seconds OFF.
Empty the ice bin. If your icemaker is equipped
with an ice shutoff arm, make sure that the arm
moves freely. If your icemaker is equipped with the
electronic ice shutoff sensor, make sure that there
is a clear path between the two sensors. Reinstall
the ice bin and wait 24 hours to confirm proper
operation.