LG LMXS28596S Owner's Manual page 61

Problem
Refrigerator wobbles Leveling legs are not adjusted properly.
or seems unstable
• Refer to the Leveling and Door Alignment section.
Floor is not level.
• It may be necessary to add shims under the leveling legs or rollers to complete installation.
Lights do not work. LED interior lighting failure.
• The refrigerator compartment lamp is LED interior lighting, and service should be
Refrigerator has an The Air Filter may need to be set to the MAX setting or replaced.
unusual odor.
• Set the Air Filter to the MAX setting. If the odor does not go away within 24 hours, the filter
The interior of the The refrigerator is located near a fire source, such as a fireplace, chimney, or candle.
refrigerator is
• Make sure that the refrigerator is not located near a fire source, such as a fireplace,
covered with dust or
soot.
Noises
Problem
Clicking The defrost control will click when the automatic defrost cycle begins and ends. The
thermostat control (or refrigerator control on some models) will also click when cycling
on and off.
• Normal Operation
Rattling Rattling noises may come from the flow of refrigerant, the water line on the back of
the unit, or items stored on top of or around the refrigerator.
• Normal Operation
Refrigerator is not resting solidly on the floor.
• Floor is weak or uneven or leveling legs need to be adjusted. See the Leveling and Door
Refrigerator with linear compressor was jarred while running.
• Normal Operation
Whooshing Evaporator fan motor is circulating air through the refrigerator and freezer
compartments.
• Normal Operation
Air is being forced over the condenser by the condenser fan.
• Normal Operation
Gurgling Refrigerant flowing through the cooling system.
• Normal Operation
Popping Contraction and expansion of the inside walls due to changes in temperature.
• Normal Operation
Sizzling Water dripping on the defrost heater during a defrost cycle.
• Normal Operation
Vibrating If the side or back of the refrigerator is touching a cabinet or wall, some of the normal
vibrations may make an audible sound.
• To eliminate the noise, make sure that the sides and back cannot vibrate against any wall
performed by a qualified technician.
may need to be replaced. See the Replacing the Air Filter section for replacement
instructions.
chimney or candle.
Alignment section.
or cabinet.
Possible Cause & Solution
Possible Cause & Solution
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