LG Electronics LDC2272 ICE has OFF-TASTE or Odor, There is Water in the Defrost Drain PAN

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TROUBLESHOOTING 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...Then...

The freezer temperature is cold enough to produce ice. 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...

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

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

been opened.

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 Bottom Freezer Refrigerator Table of Contents Product Parts Labor United States of AmericaCustomer Assistance Numbers Therefore, these costs are paid by the consumerPeríodo de Garantía del refrigerador/Congelador LG Llame alImportant Safety Instructions Safety Messages To Connect Electricity CFC DisposalGrounding Requirements Recommended Grounding MethodParts and Features Digital Sensor Control Dairy Bin Ice Bin Wire Durabase Unpacking Your Refrigerator Refrigerator InstallationInstallation NextHOW to Remove Door Handles Removing Refrigerator HandleInstalling Refrigerator Door Replacing Refrigerator HandleHOW to Remove and Install Pullout Drawer Removing Pullout DrawerHOW to Remove and Install Pull OUT Drawer Installing Pullout DrawerRemoving Freezer Door Installing Refrigerator Door Installing Freezer DoorRemoving Freezer Handle Door Closing After Completing the JOBDoor Closing and Alignment Door AlignmentMulti Flow Using Your RefrigeratorEnsuring Proper AIR Circulation Premium Model Identify your control typeRefrigerator control position 1 to 32F to 47F or 0C to 8C Adjusting Control SettingsMiddle ModelsIdentifier your control type Freezer control position 1 to 6F to 8F or -21C to -13CFood Storage Guide Storing Frozen FoodSliding Out Shelves optional on some models Adjusting ShelvesRefrigerator Shelves To remove a sliding shelf from its metal frameOptibin Crispers Chef Fresh / Snack PANCrisper Humidity Control on some models To remove the glassDoor Racks Crisper Cover with Lattice on InnerSurface on some models DESIGN-A-DOOREGG BOX on some models Dairy BINDurabase on some models Durabase Divider on some modelsGlide OUT Drawer Basket on some models Wire Durabase on some modelsHow to use Freezer Shelf on some modelsCare and Cleaning When 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 Water LineShut OFF the Main Water Supply Drill the Hole for the ValveTighten the Pipe Clamp Fasten the Shutoff ValveConnect the Tubing to the Valve Flush OUT the TubingPlug in the Refrigerator Connect the Tubing to the RefrigeratorTurn the Water on AT the Shutoff Valve Start the IcemakerRefrigerator does not Operate Troubleshooting 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 SmallAutomatic Icemaker does not Work See the Connecting the Water Line sectionFood Storage Guide Section Tabla DE Contenido Instrucciones Importantes DE Seguridad Mensajes DE Seguridad AdvertenciaConexión Cómo Desechar LOS CFCRequerimientos DE Conexión a Tierra USO DE Cables DE ExtensiónPartes Y Características Partes Y Caracteristicas Partes Y Caracteristicas Instalacion Desempaque UNA VEZ InstaladoCómo Quitar LAS Jaladeras DE LA Puerta Para quitar la jaladera del refrigeradorPara colocar la jaladera del refrigerador Cómo Instalar la Puerta del RefrigeradorCómo Retirar E Instalar EL Cajón Deslizable Para Retirar el Cajón DeslizableInstalación del Cajón Deslizable Para quitar la puerta del congelador Para quitar las manijas del refrigeradorPara instalar la puerta del congelador Para quitar la manija del congeladorPara instalar la puerta del refrigerador Cierre Y Alineamiento DE Puertas AL Finalizar LA InstalaciónCierre de Puertas Modelo Alto Identifica el tipo de control USO DEL RefrigeradorCirculación Apropiada DE Aire Control del refrigerador 32 F a 47 F 0 C a 8 CModelo Medio Control del Refrigerador Posición 1 a 32F a 47F o 0C a 8 CGuía Para Almacenar Alimentos Estantes DEL Refrigerador En algunos modelos Charola DE Carnes FriasControl DE Humedad DE LOS Cajones Control DE Humedad DE LOS Cajones en algunos modelosInterior en algunos modelos Cubierta DE LOS Cajones CON RejillaCanastas DE LAS Puertas Recipiente Para Hielos en algunos modelos Compartimento Para LácteosCompartimiento Para Huevos en algunos modelos Separador DurabaseEstante DE Congelador Cajón DE Alambre Deslizable en algunos modelosDurabase DE Alambre en algunos modelos Puerta Inclinable en algunos modelosAdvertencia 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 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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