Troubleshooting - LG LSC27990TT User Manual

Troubleshooting
Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you both time and expense.
This list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective
workmanship or materials in this appliance.
Normal Operations
Refrigerator
Refrigerator control is off. Set refrigerator control. Refrigerator
compressor
does not run.
Refrigerator is in defrost cycle. This is normal for a fully automatic
defrosting refrigerator. The defrost
cycle occurs periodically.
Plug at wall outlet is disconnected. Make sure plug is tightly pushed into
outlet.
Power outage. Check house lights. Call local electric company.
Refrigerator Refrigerator is larger than the previous This is normal. Larger, more efficient
runs too much one you owned, units run longer.
or too long Room or outside Weather is hot. It is normal for the refrigerator to Work
longer under these conditions.
Refrigerator has recently been It takes a few hours for the refrigerator
disconnected for a period of time. refrigerator to come down to room
temperature completely.
Automatic icemaker is operating. Operation of the ice maker causes the
refrigerator to run slightly longer.
Large amounts of warm or hot food Warm food will cause the refrigerator
may have been stored recently, to run longer until the desired
temperature is reached.
Doors are opened too frequently or too Warm air entering the refrigerator
long. causes it to run more. Open the door
less often.
Refrigerator or freezer door may be Make sure the refrigerator is level.
slightly open. Keep food and containers from
blocking the door. See problem section
OPENING/CLOSING of doors, page 11.
Refrigerator control is set too cold. Adjust the refrigerator control to a
warmer setting until the refrigerator
temperature is satisfactory.
Refrigerator or freezer gasket is dirty, Clean or change gasket. Leaks in the
worn, cracked, or poorly fitted, door seal will cause the refrigerator to
run longer in order to maintain desired
temperatures.