LG Electronics LFC20760 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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LFC20760 specifications

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