LG Electronics LFC22760 manual ICE has OFF-TASTE or Odor, There is Water in the Defrost Drain PAN

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ICE HAS OFF-TASTE OR ODOR

Check if,..

The icemaker was recently installed,

The ice has been stored for too long,

The food has not been wrapped tightly in either compartment,

The water supply contains minerals such as sulfur.

The interior of refrigerator needs cleaning, Ice storage bin needs cleaning,

Then,..

Discard first few batches of ice to avoid discolored or off-flavored ice,

Throw away old ice and make new supply.

Rewrap foods since odors may migrate to the ice if food is not wrapped properly.

A filter may need to be installed to eliminate taste and odor problems.

See Care and Cleaning section,

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.

I Refer to the Understanding

Sounds You May Hear section.

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

Check if...

 

Then...

 

 

 

The freezer temperature is cold enough to produce ice I

Wait

24 hours

after hook-up

for ice production.

See the Setting

 

t

Controls

Section,

 

 

 

 

the

 

 

Door left open,

 

Check to see

if somethinc

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

l

Call a plumber

to clear the valve,

 

line may be clogged,

 

 

 

 

 

 

THE DOORS ARE DIFFICULT TO OPEN

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check if...

 

Then...

 

 

 

The gaskets are dirty or sticky.

 

Clean gaskets

and the surfaces that they touch. Rub a thin

 

 

coat of appliance polish or kitchen wax on the gaskets after

 

 

cleaning

 

 

 

The door is reopened within a short time after having been opened,

When you open the door, warmer air enters the refrigerator. As the warm air cools, it can create a vacuum, If the door is 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 Rador Elador About the Custom English Version French Version Warranty Safety InstructionsWater Line Assistance Numbers LG ElectronicsCustomer Product Parts LaborPartes Mano de Obra Periodo de Garantia del refrigerador/CongeladorEstados Unidos de Am6rica Para obtener informacionPage Before YOU Throw Away Your OLD Refrigerator Or Freezer To Connect ElectricityRecommended Grounding Method USE of Extension CordsUsethissectionto becomemorefamiliarwiththepartsandfeatures Unpacking Your Refrigerator InstallationWhen Moving Your Refrigerator NextHowto Remove Door Handles Howto Replace Door HandlesRight Door Replacing Refrigerator Door Right Door Left DoorRemoving Refrigerator Door FigureACorrect HOW to Remove and Install the Pullout Drawer Removing Pulout DrawerInstalling Pullout Drawer Leveling and Door Alignment LevelingEnsuring Proper AIR Circulation Door AlarmSetting the Controls MULTI-FLOWSetting the Controls Adjusting Control SettingsStoring Fresh Food Food Storage GuideStoring Frozen Food MilkRefrigerator Shelves To remove a sliding shelf from its metal frameCrisper Humidity Control Chef Fresh / Snack PANObtibin Crispers On some modelsDESIGN-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 on some models Water DispenserPull out the cartridge Outside General Cleaning TipsLight Bulb Replacement Condenser CoilsWhen YOU GO on Vacation Power InterruptionsWhen YOU Move Normal Sounds YOU MAY Hear When YOU should Setthe Icemaker Power Switch to O OFFOperation Instructions Preparing for VacationWhat YOU will Need Power drillBefore YOU Begin = Choose ThevalvelocationConnect the Tubing to the Valve Fasten the Shutoff Valve= Tighten the Pipe Clamp Flush OUT the TubingPlug in the Refrigerator = Connect the Tubing to the RefrigeratorTU RN TH E Water on AT the Shutoff Valve Start the IcemakerVibration or Rattling Noise Understanding Sounds YOU MAY HearRefrigerator does not Operate Lights do not WorkFrost or ICE Crystals on Frozen Food Compressor Motor Seems to RUN TOO MuchDoors will not Close Completely Check ThenRefrigerator 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 SmallIs Interior Moisture Buildup Temperature is TOO Warm or ThereAutomatic Icemaker does not Work Heck if