LG Electronics LFX21960 manual Refer to the Understanding Sounds You, May Hear section on

Page 37

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

 

Check if…

Then…

 

 

 

ICE HAS OFF-

The icemaker was recently installed.

u Discard first few batches of ice to avoid

TASTE OR ODOR

 

discolored or off-flavored ice.

 

The ice has been stored for too long.

u Throw away old ice and make new supply.

 

The food has not been wrapped tightly in

u Rewrap foods since odors may migrate to

 

either compartment.

the ice if food is not wrapped properly.

 

The water supply contains minerals such as

u A filter may need to be installed (or

 

sulfur.

replaced) to eliminate taste and odor

 

 

problems.

 

The interior of refrigerator needs cleaning.

u See Care and Cleaning section on pages

 

 

29–30.

 

Ice storage bin needs cleaning.

u Empty and wash bin. Discard old cubes.

 

 

 

THERE IS

The refrigerator is defrosting.

u The water will evaporate. It is normal for

WATER IN THE

 

water to drip into the defrost pan.

DEFROST DRAIN

It is more humid than normal.

u Expect that the water in the defrost pan will

PAN

 

take longer to evaporate. This is normal

 

 

when it is hot or humid.

 

 

 

THE

The sounds may be normal for your

u Refer to the Understanding Sounds You

REFRIGERATOR

refrigerator.

May Hear section on page 35.

SEEMS TO

 

 

MAKE TOO

 

 

MUCH NOISE

 

 

 

 

 

THE ICEMAKER

The freezer temperature is cold enough to

u Wait 24 hours after hook-up for ice

IS NOT

produce ice.

production. See the Setting the Controls

PRODUCING ICE

 

section on page 18.

OR ICE CUBES

Door left open.

u Check to see if something is holding the

ARE FREEZING

 

door open.

TOO SLOWLY

 

 

 

 

 

CUBES

Smaller cube size level is selected.

u Select larger cube size using cube size

PRODUCED BY

 

selector.

ICEMAKER ARE

Water shutoff valve connecting refrigerator to

u Call a plumber to clear the valve.

TOO SMALL

water line may be clogged.

 

 

 

 

THE DOORS ARE

The gaskets are dirty or sticky.

u Clean gaskets and the surfaces that they

DIFFICULT TO

 

touch. Rub a thin coat of appliance polish or

OPEN

 

kitchen wax on the gaskets after cleaning.

 

The door is reopened within a short time after

u When you open the door, warmer air enters

 

having been opened.

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 Congélateur Inférieur Réfrigérateur Table of Contents Authorized Service Center. Phones are answered LG ELECTRONICS, INC LG Refrigerator Limited Warranty USAPlease call 1-800-243-0000 and choose Appropriate option to locate your nearest LGLimited Warranty Canada LG Refrigerator Read all instructions before using this appliance Important Safety InstructionsDo not modify or extend the power cord Length Grounding Requirements CFC DisposalTo Connect Electricity Recommended Grounding MethodParts and Features Installation Refrigerator InstallationUnpacking Your Refrigerator NextRemoving Freezer Drawer Handle Removing Refrigerator Handle2Keyhole slots MountedReinstalling the Freezer Drawer Handle Reinstalling the Refrigerator Door HandleScrews Mounted On door Keyhole slots On back Handle HOW to Remove Door Handles LFX25970**/LFX21970** Models Mounting Fasteners Replacing Freezer Drawer Handle Replacing Refrigerator Door HandleRemoving Refrigerator Door Left Door Removing and Replacing Refrigerator DoorsRight Door Correct Reinsalling the Refrigerator Door Right DoorIncorrect Removing Pullout Drawer HOW to Remove and Install the Pullout DrawerInstalling Pullout Drawer Leveling Leveling and Door AlignmentTo remove the base cover To replace base coverSetting the Controls Using Your RefrigeratorEnsuring Proper AIR Circulation Shake the ice bucket occasionally to level the ice in it Keep children away from the dispenserNever use narrow or deep glass Keep the glass at a proper distance from dispenser chuteHow to remove the Door Ice Bucket HOW to USE a NEW Door ICE BucketHow to reinstall the Door Ice Bucket Food Storage Guide Adjusting Control SettingsWater Dispenser Storing Frozen FoodRefrigerator Shelves Adjusting ShelvesBottle Holder Sliding Out ShelvesOptibin Crispers Removing Crisper Snack PANCrisper Humidity Control Dairy BIN Crisper Cover with Lattice on Inner SurfaceEGG BOX Modular Door BINTilting Door ICE BINPull OUT Drawer DurabaseDurabase Divider Remove the old cartridge FilterReplace with a new cartridge Light Bulb Replacement Care and CleaningGeneral Cleaning Tips OutsideWhen YOU GO on Vacation Power InterruptionsWhen YOU Move To change freezer lightAbout the Automatic Icemaker When YOU should SET the Icemaker Power Switch to O OFFOperation Instructions Normal Sounds YOU MAY HearConnecting the Water Line Connect the Tubing to the Valve Fasten the Shutoff ValveTighten the Pipe Clamp Flush OUT the TubingTurn the Water on AT the Shutoff Valve Connect the Tubing to the RefrigeratorPlug in the Refrigerator Start the IcemakerRefer to the Setting the Controls section Troubleshooting GuideUnderstanding Sounds YOU MAY Hear Check if… Then…Care and Cleaning section on pages See the Adjusting Control Settings sectionCompletely below See Leveling and Door Alignment onRefer to the Understanding Sounds You Production. See the Setting the ControlsMay Hear section on See Doors will not close completely on Memo

LFX21960 specifications

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