LG LMXC23746S - Troubleshooting

TROUBLESHOOTING 47
TROUBLESHOOTING
Review the Troubleshooting section before calling for service; doing so will save you both time
and money.
Refrigerator and The refrigerator control is set to Turn the control ON. Refer to the Setting the
i Freezer section OFF (some models). Controls section for proper temperature settings.
are not cooling.
Refrigerator is in the defrost
cycle.
i During the defrost cycle, the temperature of
i each compartment may rise slightly. Wait 30
minutes and confirm the proper temperature
has been restored once the defrost cycle has
i completed.
Refrigerator was recently i it may take up to 24 hours for each compartment
installed, to reach the desired temperature.
Refrigerator was recently i if the refrigerator was stored for a long period of
relocated, time or moved on its side, it is necessary for the
i refrigerator to stand upright for 24 hours before
i connecting it to power.
Cooling System Refrigerator is replacing an Modern refrigerators require more operating
runs too much. older model, time but use less energy due to more efficient
i technology.
Refrigerator was recently iThe refrigerator will take up to 24 hours to cool
plugged in or power restored, i completely.
Door opened often or a large
amount of food / hot food was
added.
Doors are not dosed
completely.
Refrigerator is installed in a hot
location.
Condenser / back cover is
clogged.
i Adding food and opening the door warms the
i refrigerator, requiring the compressor to run
i longer in order to cool the refrigerator back
i down. in order to conserve energy, try to get
i everything you need out of the refrigerator
i at once, keep food organized so it is easy to
find, and close the door as soon as the food is
i removed. (Refer to the Food Storage Guide.)
i Firmly push the doors shut.
iThe compressor will run longer under warm
i conditions. At normal room temperatures (70°F)
expect your compressor to run about 40% to
80% of the time. Under warmer conditions,
i expect it to run even more often. The refrigerator
should not be operated above 1IO°F.
Use a vacuum cleaner with an attachment to
clean the condenser cover and vents. Do not
remove the panel covering the condenser coil
area.