LG Electronics LRFD25850, LRFD21855 Refer to the Understanding Sounds You, May Hear section on

Page 34

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

 

 

25–26.

 

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 32.

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 15.

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 Please call 1-800-243-0000 and choose LG ELECTRONICS, INC LG Refrigerator Limited Warranty USAAuthorized Service Center. Phones are answered 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 To Connect Electricity CFC DisposalGrounding Requirements Recommended Grounding MethodParts and Features Unpacking Your Refrigerator Refrigerator InstallationInstallation NextScrews HOW to Remove Door HandlesRemoving Refrigerator Handle Mounted On back On doorReplacing Freezer Drawer Handle HOW to Replace Door HandlesReplacing Refrigerator Door Handle Screws Mounted On door Keyhole slots On back HandleRemoving Refrigerator Door Left Door Removing and Replacing Refrigerator DoorsRight Door Replacing Refrigerator Door Right Door Correct IncorrectInstalling Pullout Drawer HOW to Remove and Install the Pullout DrawerRemoving Pullout Drawer To remove the base cover Leveling and Door AlignmentLeveling To replace base coverEnsuring Proper AIR Circulation Using Your RefrigeratorSetting the Controls MULTI-FLOWAdjusting Control Settings Food Storage GuideStoring Frozen Food Water DispenserWine Holder Adjusting ShelvesRefrigerator Shelves Sliding Out ShelvesCrisper Humidity Control Optibin CrispersRemoving Crisper To remove the glass Crisper Cover with Lattice on Inner SurfaceTo remove crisper door flap To remove the lattice on inner surfaceCold Temp Control Colder Controls Glide N ServeModular Door BIN To remove Glide N ServeEGG BOX How to useDairy BIN Tilting DoorPull OUT Drawer DurabaseDurabase Divider To remove basketReplace with a new cartridge Water FilterRemove the old cartridge Care and Cleaning When YOU Move Power InterruptionsWhen YOU GO on Vacation To change freezer lightOperation Instructions When YOU should SET the Icemaker Power Switch to O OFFAbout the Automatic Icemaker Normal Sounds YOU MAY HearConnecting the Water Line Tighten the Pipe Clamp Fasten the Shutoff ValveConnect the Tubing to the Valve Flush OUT the TubingConnect the Tubing to the Refrigerator Plug in the Refrigerator Turn the Water on AT the Shutoff Valve Start the Icemaker Understanding Sounds YOU MAY Hear Troubleshooting GuideRefer to the Setting the Controls section Check if… Then…Completely below See the Adjusting Control Settings sectionCare and Cleaning section on pages 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
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