Before Calling For Service - LG GR-486 Series Owner's Manual

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE

SERVICE CALLS CAN OFTEN BE AVOIDED!
IF YOU FEEL YOUR REFRIGERATOR IS NOT OPERATING PROPERLY, CHECK THESE
POSSIBLE CAUSES FIRST :
PROBLEM
REFRIGERATOR DOES
NOT OPERATE
REFRIGERATOR OR FREEZER
COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE
TOO WARM
ABNORMAL NOISE(S)
REFRIGERATOR
HAS ODOR
DEW FORMS ON THE
CABINET SURFACE
Symptoms
There is no
Is there a power interruption?
refrigeration
Check the power of other appliances.
or freezing.
Check the power of other appliances.
Plug the power plug in the outlet properly.
A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Or the
appliance is connected to a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) outlet, and
the outlet's circuit breaker has tripped.
Check the main electrical box and replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. Do
not increase fuse capacity. If the problem is a circuit overload, have it corrected by a
qualified electrician.
Reset the circuit breaker on the GFCI. If the problem persists, contact an
electrician.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Has a house fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped?
Has the power cord plug been removed or loosened from
the electrical wall outlet?
Temperature control not set on proper position.
Appliance is placed close to wall or heat source.
Warm weather-frequent door openings.
Door left open for a long time.
Large amount of foods are kept in the refrigerator.
Refrigerator is installed in a weak or uneven place, or
leveling screw needs adjusting.
Unnecessary objects placed in the back side of the
refrigerator.
Foods with strong odors should be tightly covered or
wrapped.
Interior needs cleaning.
Not unusual during periods of high humidity.
Door may have been left ajar.
Possible Cause & Solution
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