LG LFX25973 Series Service Manual page 69

2 st STEP (Ice-detecting sensor Diagnosis)
1. Remove Ice bin from compartment
4. Freezer door stays open
If ETY is shown on the display after the procedure above, Ice-detecting sensor is normal.
If FULL is shown on the display after the procedure above, Ice-detecting sensor is abnormal.
ETY = empty
13-3-3 Icemaker not making ice or not making enough ice (Other Suspected Items)
Strongly suspect items below If the issue remains yet, though all the diagnosis for icemaker has been carried out.
- Cap duct bad sealing
- Defective thermal sensor in the icemaker compartment
- Not cold icemaker compartment area (sealed system)
13-3-4 Not Dispensing Ice
Clogged Ice In the Ice Bin (suspected items)
- Customer haven't used ice dispenser over a week.
Resolution : the ices gets stuck if customer doesn't use ice dispenser.
In this case, empty the ice bin and wait until the new ices are stacked in the ice bin.
- Temperature of icemaker compartment is not cold enough.
Resolution : Check ice fan, sealed system, cap duct, vent and other items related to temperature.
- Cap duct doesn't seal the air properly.
Resolution : Possibly, warm air could get into the compartment and make ices get stuck. Replace the cap duct with
new one.
- In-door geared motor doesn't work
Resolution : Change the in-door geared motor and test it.
- The water comes out of fill cup and the water get into the ice bin.
Resolution : The water pressure from shutoff valve is too high.
Recommend to use regulator to the customer and close the shutoff valve slightly.
Clogged Ices In the Chute (suspected items)
- Cap duct doesn't seal the air properly.
Resolution : Possibly, warm air could get into the compartment and make ices get stuck. Replace the cap duct with
new one.
2. Close the left door
(Door switch pushed)
5. Push the refrigerator
button & lock button at the
same time.
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3. Wait for 3min.