LG LMX28988 - Manual (Page 42)

TROUBLESHOOTING
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
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.
Problem Possible Causes Solutions ^
Refrigerator • Plug at the wall outlet is • Make sure the plug is tightly pushed into the
compressor does disconnected. outlet.
not run. • Power outage. Check house • Call the local electric company.
lights.
Refrigerator • Refrigerator Is larger than the • This is normal. Larger, more efficient units run
compressor runs previous one you owned. longer.
too frequently or • The room or the outdoor • It Is normal for the refrigerator to work longer
too long. weather is hot. under these conditions.
• Refrigerator was recently • It takes a few hours for the refrigerator to reach
disconnected for a while. cooling temperatures.
• Large amounts of warm or • Warm food will cause the refrigerator to run longer
hot food may have been until the desired temperature is reached.
stored recently.
• Doors are opened too • Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run
frequently or for too long. more. Open the door less often.
• Refrigerator or freezer door • Make sure the refrigerator is level. Keep food and
may be slightly open. containers from blocking the door.
• Refrigerator control is set too • Adjust the refrigerator control to a warmer setting
cold. until the refrigerator temperature is satisfactory.
• Refrigerator or freezer gasket • Clean or change the gasket. Leaks in the door
is dirty, worn, cracked, or seal will cause the refrigerator to run longer in
poorly fitted. order to maintain desired temperatures.
Refrigerator • The thermostat is keeping the • This is normal. The refrigerator cycles on and off
compressor refrigerator at a constant to keep the temperature constant.
cycles on and off. temperature.
Temperature In • Freezer control is set too • Adjust the freezer control to a warmer setting until
the freezer Is too cold. the freezer temperature is satisfactory.
cold, but the
refrigerator
temperature Is
satisfactory.
Temperature In • Refrigerator control is set too • Adjust the refrigerator control to a warmer setting.
the refrigerator Is cold.
too cold, but the
freezer
temperature Is
satisfactory.
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