LG Electronics LFX25974SB English, Problem, Possible Causes, Solutions, 38TROUBLESHOOTING

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Problem

Possible Causes

Solutions

Refrigerator or Freezer

Refrigerator was recently installed.

It may take up to 24 hours for each compartment to

section is too warm.

 

reach the desired temperature.

 

 

 

 

Air vents are blocked.

Rearrange items to allow air to flow throughout the

 

 

compartment. Refer to the Airflow diagram in the

 

 

Using Your Refrigerator section.

 

 

 

 

Doors are opened often or for long periods

When the doors are opened often or for long periods

 

of time.

of time, warm, humid air enters the compartment.

 

 

This raises the temperature and moisture level

 

 

within the compartment. To lessen the effect,

 

 

reduce the frequency and duration of door openings.

 

 

 

 

Unit is installed in a hot location.

The refrigerator should not be operated in

 

 

temperatures above 110F.

 

 

 

 

A large amount of food or hot food was

Adding food warms the compartment requiring the

 

added to either compartment.

cooling system to run. Allowing hot food to cool to

 

 

room temperature before putting it in the refrigerator

 

 

will reduce this effect.

 

 

 

 

Doors not closed correctly.

See the Doors will not close correctly or pop open

 

 

section in Parts & Features Troubleshooting.

 

 

 

 

Temperature control is not set correctly.

If the temperature is too warm, adjust the

 

 

control one increment at a time and wait for the

 

 

temperature to stabilize. Refer to the Setting the

 

 

Controls section for more information.

 

 

 

 

Defrost cycle has recently completed.

During the defrost cycle, the temperature of each

 

 

compartment may raise slightly and condensation

 

 

may form on the back wall. Wait 30 minutes and

 

 

confirm the proper temperature has been restored

 

 

once the defrost cycle has completed.

 

 

 

Interior moisture buildup.

Doors are opened often or for long periods

When the doors are opened often or for long periods

 

of time.

of time, warm, humid air enters the compartment.

 

 

This raises the temperature and moisture level

 

 

within the compartment. To lessen the effect,

 

 

reduce the frequency and duration of door openings.

 

 

 

 

Doors not closed correctly.

See the Doors will not close correctly section in the

 

 

Troubleshooting section.

 

 

 

 

Weather is humid.

Humid weather allows additional moisture to enter

 

 

the compartments when the doors are opened

 

 

leading to condensation or frost. Maintaining a

 

 

reasonable level of humidity in the home will help

 

 

to control the amount of moisture that can enter the

 

 

compartments.

 

 

 

 

Defrost cycle recently completed.

During the defrost cycle, the temperature of each

 

 

compartment may raise slightly and condensation

 

 

may form on the back wall. Wait 30 minutes and

 

 

confirm that the proper temperature has been

 

 

restored once the defrost cycle has completed.

 

 

 

 

Food is not packaged correctly.

Food stored uncovered or unwrapped, and damp

 

 

containers can lead to moisture accumulation within

 

 

each compartment. Wipe all containers dry and store

 

 

food in sealed packaging to prevent condensation

 

 

and frost.

 

 

 

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