LG Electronics LSC 26905TT manual Troubleshooting, Runing of refrigerator

Care and Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you both time and expense. This list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance.

OccurrencePossible causeSolution

Runing of refrigerator

Refrigerator	Refrigerator control is off.	Set refrigerator control. See setting the
compressor		controls.
does not run.
	Refrigerator is in defrost cycle.	This is normal for a fully automatic
		defrosting refrigerator. The defrost
		cycle occurs periodically.
	Plug at wall outlet is disconnected.	Make sure plug is tightly pushed into
		outlet.
	Power outage. Check house lights.	Call local electric company.
Refrigerator	Refrigerator is larger than the previous	This is normal. Larger, more efficient
runs too often	one you owned.	units run longer in these conditions.
or too long	Room or outside weather is hot.	It is normal for the refrigerator to work
		longer under these conditions.
	Refrigerator has recently been	It takes some hours for the refrigerator
	disconnected for a period of time.	to cool down completely.
	Large amounts of warm or hot food	Warm food will cause the refrigerator to
	may have been stored recently.	run longer until the desired temperature
		is reached.
	Doors are opened too frequently or too	Warm air entering the refrigerator
	long.	causes it to run longer. Open the door
		less often.
	Refrigerator or freezer door may be	Make sure the refrigerator is level.
	slightly open.	Keep food and containers from
		blocking door. See problem section.
		OPENING/CLOSING of doors.
	Refrigerator control is set too cold.	Set the refrigerator control to a
		warmer setting until the refrigerator
		temperature is satisfactory.
	Refrigerator or freezer gasket is dirty,	Clean or change gasket. Leaks in the
	worn, cracked, or poorly fitted.	door seal will cause refrigerator to run
		longer in order to maintain desired
		temperatures.

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