Icemaker Opearting And Trouble Shooting Method - LG LFXS30786 Series Service Manual

12-2 Trouble Shooting Ice & Water system Issues
12-3 Icemaker not making ice or not making enough ice (Environmental Diagnosis)
▶Icemaker can't make ices itself. Basically, water, temperature and time are needed.
- Water : If no Water, then no Ice.
- Temperature : The compartment, where the icemaker is located, has to be at least 1°F so that icemaker dumps ices
to the bin.
- Time : At least 35 minutes must be passed to make one series of ices after water comes into icemaker.
※ Test Mode should not be carried out before checking below.
N
Icemaker on?
Y
Will water
N
water or ice
dispense
in icemaker
from
(metal tray)?
dispenser?
Y
waited
N
enough?
Y
N
Temperature
enough?
Y
Set SVC
On the display, there should be an icemaker power switch. It may have an "Ice on"
and "Ice off" on it. Set it to the "Ice on" position. If It is off, please press and hold it to
select the on position.
Check the water lines at the back of the unit for any kinks or leaks that could be
N
inhibiting water flow to the icemaker. If the water lines at the back of the unit art
kinked, straighten them out. If there are any leaks, refer to the water line installation
section of the Use and Care Guide.
• At least 12 hours are needed to make the first ice after installation.
• And one day is needed to fill the ice bin fully.
• At least 60 min. is needed to produce a new set of ice cubes after dumping the
last set.
If the doors of the unit are opened often, the cold air will escape which will prevent
the unit from maintaining the set temperature. Lowering the temperature can help,
as well as not opening the doors as frequently.
※ C heck if the customer uses a reverse osmosis system or water purifier.
Reverse osmosis systems or water purifiers can cause low water
pressure.
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