Troubleshooting Guide - LG LSC23924 Series Owner's Manual

UNDERSTANDING SOUNDS YOU MAY
HEAR
Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one
did not make. Because the sounds are new to you, you
might be concerned about them. Most of the new
are normal. Hard surfaces, like the floor, walls and cabinets,
can make the sounds seem louder than they actually are.
The following list describes the kinds of sounds and what
may be making them.
REFRIGERATOR DOES NOT OPERATE
Check if...
The power supply cord is unplugged.
A household fuse has blown or circuit breaker tripped.
The refrigerator control is set to the OFF position.
Refrigerator is in the defrost cycle.
VIBRATION OR RATTLING NOISE
Check if...
The refrigerator is not resting solidly on
the floor.
LAMPS DO NOT WORK
Check if...
The power supply cord is unplugged.
Light bulb is loose in the socket.
Light bulb has burned out.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

• The defrost timer will click when the automatic defrost
• Rattling noises may come from the flow of refrigerant,
sounds
• Your refrigerator is designed to run more efficiently to
• You may hear the evaporator fan motor circulating the air
• As each cycle ends, you may hear a gurgling
to the refrigerant flowing in your refrigerator.
• Contraction
• Water dripping on the defrost heater during a defrost
• You may hear air being forced over the condenser by the
• You may hear water running into the drain pan during the
Then...
Firmly plug the cord into a live outlet with proper voltage.
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
Refer to the CONTROL PANEL FEATURES.
Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end.
Then...
Floor is weak or uneven or leveling legs need adjusting.
See DOOR ALIGNMENT Section.
Then...
Firmly plug the cord into a live outlet with proper voltage.
Unplug
reinsert. Then plug in refrigerator and reset the
refrigerator control.
Replace with an appliance bulb of the same wattage,
size and shape available at your local hardware store.
(See the
Turn the temperature control to the OFF position and
unplug the refrigerator prior to replacement.
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cycle begins and ends. The thermostat control (or
refrigerator control, depending on the model) will also
click when cycling on and off.
the water line, or items stored on top of the refrigerator
keep your food items at the desired temperature.
The high efficiency compressor may cause your new
refrigerator to run longer than your old one, and you may
hear a pulsating or high-pitched sound.
through the refrigerator and freezer compartments.
and expansion of the inside walls may cause
a popping noise.
cycle may cause a sizzling sound.
condenser fan.
defrost cycle.
the refrigerator . Gently remove the bulb and
LAMP REPLACEMENT
sound due
section.)