LG GR-L247ER Parts List And Instructions Manual page 81

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
4-5. Others
Problems Checks and Measures
The refrigerator case is hot. • Explain the principles of radiator.
• The radiator pipes are installed in the refrigerator case and partition plate
between the refrigerator and the freezer compartment in order to prevent
condensation formation. Particularly in summer or after installation of
refrigeretor, it may feel hot but it is normal. If there is no enough space to
dissipate heat, it can be hotter due to lack of heat radiation. Please install a
refngeretor in a well-ventilated place and leave a dearence between refdgeretoi
and wall;
Small holes in a door liner • Explain that the hole is for releasing gas.
• A small hole in the door liner is for releasing gas during insulation materials
lining work. With e releasing hole, forming can be easily done.
Electric bills are too much. • Check the use conditions.
• Too frequent door opening and hot food stodng cause the compressor to
operate continuously and hence increase the electric consumption and bills.
Condensation on the inside • Explain how to store foods
wall of the refrigerator * Condensation forms when refrigerator is installed at damp area, door is
compartment and the cover of frequently opened, and wet foods are not stored in the air tight container or
properly vegetable drawer, wrapped. Be sure to store wet foods in the air tight container or in the wrap.
When is the power connected?
Door does not open properly.
• When should the power be connected ?
• You can connect the power right after the installation. But if the refrigerator was
laid flat dunng transportation for a long peded of time and the refrigerant and
compressor oils are mixed up, then this will affect badly the performance of a
refrigerator. Be sure to connect the power 2-3 hours after refrigerator is
installed.
• Refrigerator compartment door does not open properly.
• When the door is open, warm open air comes into the compartment and is
mixed up with cool air. This mixed air shall be compressed and increase the
internal pressure when door is closed. This causes the door sticked closely to
the refrigerator in a moment. (If the refrigerator is used for a long time, it will
then open smoothly.)
• When the refrigerator compartment door is open end dose, the freezer
compartment door moves up and down.
• When the refngeretor compartment door is open and close, fresh air comes into
the freezer compartment and moves up and down the freezer compartment
door.
• Door opens too easily.
• There is a magnet in the gasket rubber so that it is ok. if door is securely closed
without a gap. It can be open easily if the foods in the refrigerator or freezer
compartments hold the door open.
• A door does not close properly.
• If the rear side of the refrigerator is raised higher than front side, door shall not
be easily closed, Adjust the level of refrigerator with levelling screws.
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