LG Electronics MFL47277003 ICE has OFF-TASTE or Odor, There is Water in the Defrost Drain PAN

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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

ICE HAS OFF-TASTE OR ODOR

 

Check if...

Then...

 

 

The icemaker was recently installed.

Discard first few batches of ice to avoid discolored or

off-flavored ice.

 

 

 

The ice has been stored for too long.

Throw away old ice and make new supply.

 

 

The food has not been wrapped tightly in

Rewrap foods since odors may migrate to the ice if food

either compartment.

is not wrapped properly.

 

 

The water supply contains minerals such as sulfur.

A filter may need to be installed to eliminate taste and

odor problems.

 

The interior of refrigerator needs cleaning.

See Care and Cleaning section.

 

 

Ice storage bin needs cleaning.

Empty and wash bin. Discard old cubes.

 

 

THERE IS WATER IN THE DEFROST DRAIN PAN

Check if...

Then...

 

 

The refrigerator is defrosting.

The water will evaporate. It is normal for water to drip into the

 

defrost pan.

 

 

It is more humid than normal.

Expect that the water in the defrost pan will take longer to

 

evaporate. This is normal when it is hot or humid.

 

 

THE REFRIGERATOR SEEMS TO MAKE TOO MUCH NOISE

Check if...

Then...

The sounds may be normal for your refrigerator.

Refer to the Understanding Sounds You May Hear section.

THE ICEMAKER IS NOT PRODUCING ICE OR ICE CUBES ARE FREEZING TOO SLOWLY

Check if...

The freezer temperature is cold enough to produce ice.

Then...

Wait 24 hours after hook-up for ice production. See the Setting the Controls Section.

Door left open.

Check to see if something is holding the door open.

CUBES PRODUCED BY ICEMAKER ARE TOO SMALL

Check if...

Then...

Smaller cube size level is selected.

Select larger cube size using cube size selector.

 

 

Water shutoff valve connecting refrigerator to water

Call a plumber to clear the valve.

line may be clogged.

 

THE DOORS ARE DIFFICULT TO OPEN

Check if...

Then...

 

Clean gaskets and the surfaces that they touch. Rub a thin

The gaskets are dirty or sticky.

coat of appliance polish or kitchen wax on the gaskets after

 

cleaning

 

When you open the door, warmer air enters the refrigerator .

The door is reopened within a short time after having

As the warm air cools, it can create a vacuum. If the door is

been opened.

hard to open, wait 5 minutes to allow the air pressure to

 

equalize, then see if it opens more easily.

 

 

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Contents Bottom Freezer Refrigerator No. MFL47277003Table of Contents Therefore, these costs are paid by the consumer Customer Assistance NumbersProduct Parts Labor CallPeríodo de Garantía del refrigerador/Congelador LG Llame alImportant Safety Instructions Safety Messages CFC Disposal Grounding RequirementsParts and Features Unpacking Your Refrigerator Next Refrigerator InstallationInstallation Base GrilleRemoving Refrigerator Handle Removing Freezer Drawer HandleLeft Door Removing Refrigerator DoorsRemoving Refrigerator Door Note Handle appearance may vary Right DoorReplacing Refrigerator Door Right Door HOW to Remove and Install Pullout Drawer Removing Pullout DrawerHOW to Remove and Install Pull OUT Drawer Installing Pullout DrawerLeveling Leveling and Door AlignmentDoor Alignment Control Panel Features Using Your RefrigeratorDoor Alarm Ensuring Proper AIR CirculationOperating the Dispenser Adjusting the Temperatures DisplayDispensing Water Correct Adjusting Control SettingsIncorrectCorrect Turn RefrigeratorFood Storage Guide Storing Frozen FoodSliding Out Shelves optional on some models Adjusting ShelvesRefrigerator Shelves To remove a sliding shelf from its metal frameCrisper Humidity Control on some models Chef Fresh / Snack PANOptibin Crispers on some models To remove the glassDESIGN-A-DOOR Crisper Cover with Lattice on InnerSurface on some models Dairy BINTilting Door on some models How to useICE BIN on some models Durabase on some modelsFilter Glide OUT Drawer BasketWater Dispenser Dispenser Drip TrayUsing Your Refrigerator IN-DOOR ICE BIN Condenser Coils Care and CleaningLight Bulb Replacement General Cleaning Tips OutsideWhen YOU Move Power InterruptionsWhen YOU GO on Vacation To change the freezer lightOperation Instructions When YOU should SET the Icemaker Power Switch to O OFFAbout the Automatic Icemaker Normal Sounds YOU MAY HearChoose the Valve Location Connecting the WaterlineShutoff the Main Water Supply Drill the Hole for the ValveTighten the Pipeclamp Fasten the Shutoff ValveConnect the Tubing to the Valve Flush OUT the TubingPlugin the Refrigerator Connect the Tubing to the RefrigeratorTurn the Water on AT the Shutoff Valve Start the ICE MakerRefrigerator does not Operate Trouble Shooting GuideUnderstanding Sounds YOU MAY Hear Vibration or Rattling NoiseDoors will not Close Completely Compressor Motor Seems to RUN TOO MuchFrost or ICE Crystals on Frozen Food Refrigerator Seems to Make TOO Much Noise ICE has OFF-TASTE or OdorThere is Water in the Defrost Drain PAN Cubes Produced by Icemaker are TOO SmallFood Storage Guide Section See the Connecting the Water Line sectionAutomatic Icemaker does not Work See Doors will not close completelyUso del refrigerador Partes y Características Instalación del refrigeradorCuidados de su refrigerador Instrucciones Importantes DE Seguridad Mensajes DE Seguridad AdvertenciaConexión Cómo Desechar LOS CFCRequerimientos DE Conexión a Tierra USO DE Cables DE ExtensiónPartes Y Caracteristicas Cajón de alambre deslizableInstalacion DEL Refrigerador Una distancia adecuada de elementos cercanosPara quitar la jaladera del refrigerador Cómo Quitar LAS Jaladeras DE LA PuertaPara quitar la jaladera del Cajón del congelador Puerta Izquierda Como Remover Y Reemplazar LAS Puertas DEL RefirgeradorRemoviendo las puertas Puerta DerechaRemplazando la puerta del Refrigerador Puerta Derecha Cómo Retirar E Instalar EL Cajón Deslizable Para Retirar el Cajón DeslizableInstalación del Cajón Deslizable Nivelación Nivelación Y Alineación DE LA PuertaAlineación de la Puerta Circulación Apropiada DE Aire Alarma DE LA PuertaUSO DEL Refrigerador Multi FlowComo Operar EL Dispensador Configurar LOS ControlesComo Regular LOS Controles Como Dispensar AguaAjuste DE Configuración DE Controles Incorrecto CorrectoGuía Para Almacenar Alimentos Seccion DEL Refrigerador Cajones Optibin en algunos modelos Charola DE Carnes Frías Chef FreshControl DE Humedad DE LOS Cajones Para quitar el vidrioCompartimiento EN Puerta Cubierta DE LOS Cajones CON RejillaInterior en algunos modelos Compartimiento Para LácteosLa puerta inclinable provee un fácil acceso a los alimentos Recipiente Para HielosSeparador Durabase CongeladosFiltro Para Agua Cajón DE Alambre DeslizableDispensador DE Agua Bandeja del dispensador de aguaComo cambiar el cartucho viejo Precaucion Fabrica DE HielosAdvertencia Cuidado DE SU RefrigeradorInterrupciones DE Energía Sonidos Normales Acerca DE LA Fábrica DE Hielo AutomáticaInstrucciones DE Operación Preparándose Para LAS VacacionesCómo Conectar LA Tubería DE Agua Antes DE ComenzarInstrucciones DE Instalación Continuación Encienda LA Fábrica DE Hielo Conecte LA Tubería AL RefrigeradorConecte EL Refrigerador Abra LA Válvula DE PasoSonidos Extraños O Vibración Guía DE Solución DE ProblemasEL Refrigerador no Enciende LAS Luces no EnciendenHAY Cristales DE Hielo EN LA Comida EL Compresor Parece Estar Encendido POR Mucho TiempoLAS Puertas no Cierran Completamente Verifique siEL Refrigerador Hace Mucho Ruido EL Hielo Tiene Sabor Y Olor ExtrañosHAY Agua EN EL Recipiente DE Drenaje LOS Cubos Fabricados SON MUY PequeñosLA Fábrica DE Hielo no Funciona

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