LG URETC1408N Owners Manual - Page 38

Wi-Fi

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38 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Popping Sizzling Vibrating Dripping Pulsating or highpitched sound Possible Cause & Solution 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 If the side or back of the refrigerator is touching a cabinet or wall, some of the normal vibrations may make an audible sound. • To eliminate the noise, make sure that the sides and back cannot vibrate against any wall or cabinet. Water running into the drain pan during the defrost cycle. • Normal Operation Your refrigerator is designed to run more efficiently to keep your food items at the desired temperature. The high efficiency compressor may cause your new refrigerator to run longer than your old one, but it is still more energy efficient than previous models. While the refrigerator is running, it is normal to hear a pulsating or highpitched sound. • Normal Operation Wi-Fi Problem Trouble connecting appliance and smartphone to Wi- Fi network Possible Cause & Solution The password for the Wi-Fi network was entered incorrectly. • Delete your home Wi-Fi network and begin the registration process again. Mobile data for your smartphone is turned on. • Turn off the Mobile data on your smartphone before registering the appliance. The wireless network name (SSID) is set incorrectly. • The wireless network name (SSID) should be a combination of English letters and numbers. (Do not use special characters.) The router frequency is not 2.4 GHz. • Only a 2.4 GHz router frequency is supported. Set the wireless router to 2.4 GHz and connect the appliance to the wireless router. To check the router frequency, check with your Internet service provider or the router manufacturer. The distance between the appliance and the router is too far. • If the appliance is too far from the router, the signal may be weak and the connection may not be configured correctly. Move the router closer to the appliance or purchase and install a Wi-Fi repeater.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Wi-Fi
Popping
Contraction and expansion of the inside walls due to changes in temperature.
Normal Operation
Sizzling
Water dripping on the defrost heater during a defrost cycle.
Normal Operation
Vibrating
If the side or back of the refrigerator is touching a cabinet or wall, some of the normal
vibrations may make an audible sound.
To eliminate the noise, make sure that the sides and back cannot vibrate against any wall
or cabinet.
Dripping
Water running into the drain pan during the defrost cycle.
Normal Operation
Pulsating or high-
pitched sound
Your refrigerator is designed to run more efficiently to keep your food items at the
desired temperature. The high efficiency compressor may cause your new refrigerator
to run longer than your old one, but it is still more energy efficient than previous
models. While the refrigerator is running, it is normal to hear a pulsating or high-
pitched sound.
Normal Operation
Problem
Possible Cause & Solution
Trouble connecting
appliance and
smartphone to Wi- Fi
network
The password for the Wi-Fi network was entered incorrectly.
Delete your home Wi-Fi network and begin the registration process again.
Mobile data for your smartphone is turned on.
Turn off the
Mobile data
on your smartphone before registering the appliance.
The wireless network name (SSID) is set incorrectly.
The wireless network name (SSID) should be a combination of English letters and
numbers. (Do not use special characters.)
The router frequency is not 2.4 GHz.
Only a 2.4 GHz router frequency is supported. Set the wireless router to 2.4 GHz and
connect the appliance to the wireless router. To check the router frequency, check with
your Internet service provider or the router manufacturer.
The distance between the appliance and the router is too far.
If the appliance is too far from the router, the signal may be weak and the connection may
not be configured correctly. Move the router closer to the appliance or purchase and
install a Wi-Fi repeater.
Problem
Possible Cause & Solution