Troubleshooting - LG LFX33975ST Owner's Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Review the Troubleshooting section before calling for service; doing so will save you both time
and money.
Refrigerator and The refrigerator control is set to Turn the control ON. Refer to the Setting the
Freezer section OFF (some models). Controls section for proper temperature settings.
are not cooling.
Refrigerator is in the defrost
cycle.
i During the defrost cycle, the temperature of
i each compartment may raise slightly. Wait 30
minutes and confirm the proper temperature
i has been restored once the defrost cycle has
i completed.
Refrigerator was recently i {t may take up to 24 hours for each compartment
installed, i to reach the desired temperature.
Refrigerator was recently i {f the refrigerator was stored for a long period of
relocated, time or moved on its side, it is necessary for the
i refrigerator to stand upright for 24 hours before
i connecting it to power.
Cooling System Refrigerator is replacing an Modern refrigerators require more operating
runs too much. older model, time but use less energy due to more efficient
i technology.
Refrigerator was recently iThe refrigerator will take up to 24 hours to cool
plugged in or power restored, i completely.
Door opened often or a large
amount of food / hot food was
added.
Doors are not dosed
completely.
Refrigerator is installed in a hot
location.
Condenser / back cover is
clogged.
i Adding food and opening the door warms the
i refrigerator, requiring the compressor to run
i longer in order to cool the refrigerator back
down. In order to conserve energy, try to get
i everything you need out of the refrigerator
i at once, keep food organized so it is easy to
i find, and close the door as soon as the food is
removed. (Refer to the Food Storage Guide.)
i Firmly push the doors shut.
iThe compressor will run longer under warm
conditions. At normal room temperatures (70°F)
expect your compressor to run about 40% to
80% of the time. Under warmer conditions,
expect it to run even more often. The refrigerator
i should not be operated above 1IO°F.
Use a vacuum cleaner with an attachment to
clean the condenser cover and vents. Do not
remove the panel covering the condenser coil
area.