LG LMX21984 - Manual (Page 39)

TROUBLESHOOTING
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (CON t
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Problem Possible Causes Solutions
Food stored in
refrigerator
drawers freezes.
• Refrigerator control is set too
cold.
• Adjust the refrigerator to a warmer setting.
Temperatures in • Freezer or refrigerator control • Adjust the freezer or refrigerator control to a colder
the refrigerator or
freezer are too
is set too warm. setting until the freezer or refrigerator temperature
is satisfactory.
warm.
• Doors are opened too
frequently or for too long.
• Door Is slightly open.
• Large amounts of warm or
hot food may have been
stored recently.
• Refrigerator has recently
been disconnected for a
period of time.
• Warm air enters the refrigerator/freezer whenever
the door is opened. Open the door less often.
• Close the door completely.
• Wait until the refrigerator or freezer has had a
chance to cool food to the set temperature.
• It takes a few hours for the refrigerator to reach
the set temperatures.
Temperature in
the refrigerator
is too warm,
but the freezer
temperature is
satisfactory.
• Refrigerator control is set too
warm.
• Adjust the refrigerator control to a colder setting.
Louder sound
levels when
compressor
comes on.
• Refrigerator operates at
higher pressures during the
start of the ON cycle.
• This is normal.
Vibrating or • Floor is uneven or weak. The • Be sure floor is level and solid and can adequately
rattling noise. refrigerator rocks on the floor
when it is moved slightly.
• Items placed on the top of the
refrigerator are vibrating.
• Dishes are vibrating on the
shelves in the refrigerator.
• The refrigerator is touching
the wall or cabinets.
support the refrigerator.
• Remove items.
• It is normal for dishes to vibrate slightly. Move
dishes slightly. Make sure refrigerator is level and
firmly set on floor.
• Move the refrigerator so that it does not touch the
wall.
Moisture collects
on the inside walls
of the refrigerator.
• The weather is hot and humid
which increases the rate of
frost buildup and internal
sweating.
• Door is slightly open.
• Door is opened too often or
for too long.
• This is normal.
• Close the door.
• Open the door less often.
Moisture forms on
the outside of the
• Weather is humid. • This is normal In humid weather. When humidity is
lower, the moisture should disappear.
refrigerator or
^ between the doors.
• Door is slightly open. • Close the door completely. ^
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