LG LFCS27596 Series Owner's Manual page 45

Cooling/Ice & Water
Problem
Doors are opened often or for long periods of time.
• When the doors are opened often or for long periods of time, warm, humid air enters the
compartment. This raises the temperature and moisture level within the compartment. To
lessen the effect, reduce the frequency and duration of door openings.
Unit is installed in a hot location.
• The refrigerator should not be operated in temperatures above 110 °F.
A large amount of food or hot food was added to either compartment.
• Adding food warms the compartment requiring the cooling system to run. Allowing hot food
to cool to room temperature before putting it in the refrigerator will reduce this effect.
Refrigerator or
Freezer section is
Doors not closed correctly.
too warm.
• See the Doors will not close correctly or pop open section in Parts & Features
Troubleshooting.
Temperature control is not set correctly.
• If the temperature is too warm, adjust the control one increment at a time and wait for the
temperature to stabilize.
Defrost cycle has recently completed.
• During the defrost cycle, the temperature of each compartment may rise slightly and
condensation may form on the back wall. Wait 30 minutes and confirm the proper
temperature has been restored once the defrost cycle has completed.
Incorrect temperature control settings.
Refrigerator or
Freezer section is
• If the temperature is too cold, adjust the control one increment at a time and wait for the
too cold.
temperature to stabilize. Refer to the Control Panel for more information.
Condensation from food with a high water content has frozen inside of the food
package.
Frost or ice crystals
form on frozen food
• This is normal for food items with a high water content.
(inside of sealed
Food has been left in the freezer for a long period of time.
package).
• Do not store food items with high water content in the freezer for a long period of time.
Door is opened frequently or for long periods of time.
• When the doors are opened often or for long periods of time, warm, humid air enters the
compartment. This raises the temperature and moisture level within the compartment.
Frost or ice crystals
Increased moisture will lead to frost and condensation. To lessen the effect, reduce the
form on frozen
frequency and duration of door openings.
food (outside of
package).
Door is not closing properly.
• Refer to the Doors will not close correctly or pop open section in the Troubleshooting
section.
Possible Cause & Solutions
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