LG LFXS26973 Series Service Manual page 94

12-5 SERVICE DIAGNOSIS CHART
COMPLAINT
• Is the power cord unplugged from the outlet?
No Cooling.
• Check if the power switch is set to OFF.
• Check if the fuse of the power switch is shorted.
• Measure the voltage of the power outlet.
Cools poorly.
• Check if the unit is placed too close to the wall.
• Check if the unit is placed too close to the stove,
gas cooker, or in direct sunlight.
• Is the ambient temperature too high or the room
door closed?
• Check if food put in the refrigerator is hot.
• Did you open the door of the unit too often or
check if the door is sealed properly?
• Check if the Control is set to Warm position.
Food in the
• Is food placed in the cooling air outlet?
Refrigerator
is frozen. • Check if the control is set to colder position.
• Is the ambient temperature below 41°F(5°C)?
Condensation
• Is liquid food sealed?
or ice forms
• Check if food put in the refrigerator is hot.
inside the unit. • Did you open the door of the unit too often or
check if the door is sealed properly?
Condensation
• Check if the ambient temperature and humidity of
forms in the the surrounding air are high.
Exterior Case.
• Is there a gap in the door gasket?
There is
• Is the unit positioned in a firm and even place?
abnormal noise.
• Are any unnecessary objects placed in the back
side of the unit?
• Check if the Drip Tray is not firmly fixed.
• Check if the cover of the compressor enclosure in
the lower front side is taken out.
Door does not
• Check if the door gasket is dirty with an item like
close well.
juice.
• Is the refrigerator level?
• Is there too much food in the refrigerator?
Ice and foods
• Check if the inside of the unit is dirty.
smell
• Are foods with a strong odor unwrapped?
unpleasant.
• The unit smells of plastic.
Other possible problems:
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Check if frost forms
in the freezer.
Check the
refrigeration system.
Check the
Thermistor.
D E K C
• Plug into the outlet.
• Set the switch to ON.
• Replace the fuse.
• If the voltage is low, correct the wiring.
• Place the unit about 4 inches (10 cm) from
• Place the unit away from these heat sources.
• Lower the ambient temperature.
• Put in foods after they have cooled down.
• Don't open the door too often and close it
• Set the control to Recommended position.
• Place foods in the high-temperature section.
• Set the control to Recommended position.
• Set the control to Warm position.
• Seal liquid foods with wrap.
• Put in foods after they have cooled down.
• Don't open the door too often and close it
• Wipe moisture with a dry cloth. It will
• Fill up the gap.
• Adjust the Leveling Screw, and position the
• Remove the objects.
• Fix the Drip Tray firmly in the original position.
• Place the cover in its original position.
• Clean the door gasket.
• Position in a firm place and level the Leveling
• Make sure food stored in shelves does not
• Clean the inside of the unit.
• Wrap foods that have a strong odor.
• New products smell of plastic, but this will go
Not
defrosting
The system
is faulty.
The operation of the
Thermistor is incorrect.
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the wall.
firmly.
(front part)
firmly.
disappear in low temperature and humidity.
refrigerator in a firm place.
Screw.
prevent the door from closing.
away after 1-2 weeks.
Check Components of
the defrosting circuit.
Perform sealed
system repair.
Replace the
Thermistor.
D O E T M S E T R N I