LG Electronics LFC23760 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
	The icemaker was recently installed.	off-flavored ice.
		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.

	.	A filter may need to be installed to eliminate taste and
	The water supply contains minerals such as sulfur	odor problems.
		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...

	.	Refer to the Understanding Sounds You May Hear section.
	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...	Then...

	The freezer temperature is cold enough to produce ice.	Wait 24 hours after hook-up for ice production. See the Setting
	The freezer temperature is cold enough to produce ice.	the Controls Section.
		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.	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. MFL47277004Table 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 Refrigerator InstallationInstallation NextRemoving Refrigerator Handle Removing Freezer Drawer HandleLeft Door HOW to Remove Refrigerator DoorRemoving 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 and Door Alignment LevelingDoor Alignment Setting the Controls Using Your RefrigeratorDoor Alarm Ensuring Proper AIR CirculationAdjusting Control Settings Food Storage GuideStoring Frozen Food Packaging Adjusting ShelvesRefrigerator Shelves FreezingSliding Out Shelves optional on some models Chef Fresh / Snack PANCrisper Humidity Control on some models To remove a sliding shelf from its metal frameOptibin Crispers Crisper Cover with Lattice on InnerSurface on some models ICE BIN on some models DESIGN-A-DOORDairy BIN EGG BOX Some modelsHow to use Tilting Door on some modelsCondenser 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 NoiseCompressor Motor Seems to RUN TOO Much Doors will not Close CompletelyFrost 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 SmallAutomatic Icemaker does not Work Food Storage Guide SectionSee Doors will not close completely Sección del refrigerador Partes y Características InstalaciónUso del refrigerador Sección del congeladorInstrucciones Importantes DE Seguridad Mensajes DE Seguridad AdvertenciaConexión Cómo Desechar LOS CFCRequerimientos DE Conexión a Tierra USO DE Cables DE ExtensiónPartes Y Caracteristicas Instalacion Instalacion DEL RefrigeradorDesempaque UNA VEZ InstaladoCómo Quitar LAS Jaladeras DE LA Puerta Para quitar la jaladera del refrigeradorPara quitar la jaladera del Cajón del congelador Como Remover LAS Puertas DEL Refrigerador Puerta DerechaReemplazando la puerta del refrigerador Puerta Derecha Cómo Retirar E Instalar EL Cajón Deslizable Para Retirar el Cajón DeslizableInstalación del Cajón Deslizable Nivelación Y Alineación DE LA Puerta NivelaciónAlineación de la Puerta Circulación Apropiada DE Aire Alarma DE LA PuertaUSO DEL Refrigerador Multi FlowPara Guardar Alimentos Congelados Ajuste DE Configuración DEGuía Para Almacenar Alimentos Para guardar Alimentos FrescosEstantes DEL Refrigerador Charola DE Carnes Frías Chef Fresh Estantes Deslizables en algunos modelosPara quitar un estante del marco de metal Cajones Optibin en algunos modelos Cubierta DE LOS Cajones CON RejillaInterior en algunos modelos Compartimiento EN Puerta Compartimiento Para LácteosSeparador Durabase Cómo usarPara Limpiar SU Refrigerador Cuidado DE SU RefrigeradorSerpentin DEL Condensador ExteriorSI SE Muda Interrupciones DE EnergíaVacaciones Para cambiar la bombilla foco del CongeladorSonidos Normales Acerca DE LA Fábrica DE Hielo AutomáticaInstrucciones DE Operación Preparándose Para LAS VacacionesCómo Conectar LA Tubería DE Agua Apriete LA Trampa Apriete LA VálvulaConecte LA Tubería a LA Válvula Drene LA TuberíaEncienda 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