LG LRTNC0705V Owners Manual - Page 26

26 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Doors are difficult to open. Refrigerator wobbles or seems unstable Lights do not work. Refrigerator has an unusual odor. The interior of the refrigerator is covered with dust or soot. Possible Cause & Solution Door was recently closed. • When you open the door, warmer air enters the refrigerator. As the warm air cools, it can create a vacuum. If the door is hard to open, wait one minute to allow the air pressure to equalize, then see if it opens more easily. Leveling legs are not adjusted properly. • Refer to the Leveling and Door Alignment section. Floor is not level. • It may be necessary to add shims under the leveling legs or rollers to complete installation. LED interior lighting failure. • The refrigerator compartment lamp is LED interior lighting, and service should be performed by a qualified technician. The Air Filter may need to be set to the MAX setting or replaced. • Set the Air Filter to the MAX setting. If the odor does not go away within 24 hours, the filter may need to be replaced. See the Replacing the Air Filter section for replacement instructions. The refrigerator is located near a fire source, such as a fireplace, chimney, or candle. • Make sure that the refrigerator is not located near a fire source, such as a fireplace, chimney or candle. Noises Problem Clicking Rattling Whooshing Gurgling Popping Sizzling Possible Cause & Solution The defrost control will click when the automatic defrost cycle begins and ends. The thermostat control (or refrigerator control on some models) will also click when cycling on and off. • Normal Operation Rattling noises may come from the flow of refrigerant, the water line on the back of the unit, or items stored on top of or around the refrigerator. • Normal Operation Refrigerator is not resting solidly on the floor. • Floor is weak or uneven or leveling legs need to be adjusted. See the Leveling and Door Alignment section. Refrigerator with linear compressor was jarred while running. • Normal Operation Evaporator fan motor is circulating air through the refrigerator and freezer compartments. • Normal Operation Air is being forced over the condenser by the condenser fan. • Normal Operation Refrigerant flowing through the cooling system. • Normal Operation Contraction and expansion of the inside walls due to changes in temperature. • Normal Operation Water dripping on the defrost heater during a defrost cycle. • Normal Operation