Troubleshooting - LG MFL37933593 Owner's Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTING
Review the Troubleshooting section before calling for service; doing so will save you both time and money.
Problem
Refrigerator and Freezer
section are not cooling.
Cooling System runs too
much.
Possible Causes
The refrigerator control is set to OFF (some
models).
Refrigerator is set to demo mode.
Refrigerator is in the defrost cycle.
Refrigerator was recently installed.
Refrigerator was recently relocated.
Refrigerator is replacing an older model.
Refrigerator was recently plugged in or
power restored.
Door opened often or a large amount of food
/ hot food was added.
Doors are not closed completely.
Refrigerator is installed in a hot location.
Condenser / back cover is clogged.
Solutions
Turn the control ON. Refer to the Setting the
Controls section for proper temperature settings.
Display Mode allows the lights and control display
to work normally while disabling cooling to save
energy while on the showroom fl oor. Refer to the
Setting the Controls section for instructions on how
to disable Display Mode.
During the defrost cycle, the temperature of each
compartment may raise slightly. Wait 30 minutes
and confi rm the proper temperature has been
restored once the defrost cycle has completed.
It may take up to 24 hours for each compartment to
reach the desired temperature.
If the refrigerator was stored for a long period of
time or moved on its side, it is necessary for the
refrigerator to stand upright for 24 hours before
connecting it to power.
Modern refrigerators require more operating
time but use less energy due to more effi cient
technology.
The refrigerator will take up to 24 hours to cool
completely.
Adding food and opening the door warms the
refrigerator, requiring the compressor to run longer
in order to cool the refrigerator back down. In order
to conserve energy, try to get everything you need
out of the refrigerator at once, keep food organized
so it is easy to fi nd, and close the door as soon as
the food is removed. (Refer to the Food Storage
Guide.)
Firmly push the doors shut. If they will not
shut all the way, see the Doors will not close
completely or pop open section in Parts & Features
Troubleshooting.
The compressor will run longer under warm
conditions. At normal room temperatures (21°C)
expect your compressor to run about 40% to 80%
of the time. Under warmer conditions, expect it to
run even more often. The refrigerator should not be
operated above 43°C.
Use a vacuum cleaner with an attachment to clean
the condenser cover and vents. Do not remove the
panel covering the condenser coil area.