LG LMWS27626S.ASTCNA1 Owner's Manual page 41

Problem
Refrigerator or Unit is installed in a hot location.
Freezer section is too
• The refrigerator should not be operated in temperatures above 110 °F (43 °C).
warm.
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
Doors are not closed correctly.
• See the "Doors will not close correctly or pop open" section in the 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
Defrost cycle has recently completed.
• During the defrost cycle, the temperature of each compartment may rise slightly and
Ice
Problem
Icemaker is not Demand exceeds ice production capacity.
making enough ice.
• Refer to the Automatic Icemaker section for ice production capacity to check the amount
House water supply is not connected, valve is not turned on fully, or valve is clogged.
• Connect the refrigerator to a cold water supply with adequate pressure and turn the water
Water filter has been exhausted.
• Replacing the water filter is recommended:
Low house water supply pressure.
• The water pressure must be between 20 and 120 psi (138 and 827 kPa) on models without
Reverse osmosis filtration system is used.
• Reverse osmosis filtration systems can reduce the water pressure below the minimum
Tubing connecting refrigerator to house supply valve is kinked.
• The tubing can kink when the refrigerator is moved during installation or cleaning
Doors are opened often or for long periods of time.
• If the doors of the unit are opened often, ambient air will warm the refrigerator which will
food to cool to room temperature before putting it in the refrigerator will reduce this
effect.
temperature to stabilize.
condensation may form on the back wall. Wait 30 minutes and confirm the proper
temperature has been restored once the defrost cycle has completed.
of ice produced in a 24 hour period.
shutoff valve fully open. If the problem persists, it may be necessary to contact a plumber.
- Approximately every six months.
- When the water filter indicator turns on.
- When the water dispenser output decreases.
- When the ice cubes are smaller than normal.
a water filter and between 40 and 120 psi (276 and 827 kPa) on models with a water filter.
If the problem persists, it may be necessary to contact a plumber.
amount and result in icemaker issues. (Refer to the Connecting the Water Line section.)
resulting in reduced water flow. Straighten or repair the water supply line and arrange it to
prevent future kinks.
prevent the unit from maintaining the set temperature. Lowering the refrigerator
temperature can help, as well as not opening the doors as frequently.
Possible Cause & Solution
Possible Cause & Solution
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