LG LRSC26912SW User Guide - Page 27

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