LG LRSDS2706 Series, Owner'S Manual

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46 TROUBLESHOOTING
Cooling system runs
too much.
Refrigerator is replacing an older model.
efficient technology.
Refrigerator was recently plugged in or power restored.
The door is opened often or a large amount of food / hot food was added.
door warms the refrigerator, requiring the compressor to
run longer in order to cool the refrigerator back down. In order to conserve energy, try to
get everything you need out of the refrigerator at once, keep food organized so it is easy
to find, and close the door as soon as the food is removed. (Refer to the Food Storage
Guide.)
Doors are not closed completely.
shut all the way, the "Doors will not close
correctly or pop open" section in Troubleshooting.
Refrigerator is installed in a hot location.
nditions. At normal room temperatures (70
°F or 21 °C) expect your compressor to run about 40 % to 80 % of the time. Under warmer
conditions, expect it to run even more often. The refrigerator should not be operated
above 110 °F (43 °C).
Condenser / back cover is clogged.
clean the condenser cover and vents. Do not
remove the panel covering the condenser coil area.
Interior moisture
buildup.
Doors are opened often or for long periods of time.
compartment. This raises the temperature and moisture level within the compartment. To
lessen the effect, reduce the frequency and duration of door openings.
Doors are not closed correctly.
Weather is humid.
enter the compartments when the doors are
opened leading to condensation or frost. Maintaining a reasonable level of humidity in the
home will help to control the amount of moisture that can enter the compartments.
Defrost cycle recently completed.
each compartment may rise slightly and
condensation may form on the back wall. Wait 30 minutes and confirm that the proper
temperature has been restored once the defrost cycle has completed.
Food is not packaged correctly.
damp containers can lead to moisture
accumulation within each compartment. Wipe all containers dry and store food in sealed
packaging to prevent condensation and frost.
Food is freezing in
the refrigerator
compartment.
Food with high water content was placed near an air vent.
r content away from air vents.
Refrigerator temperature control is set incorrectly.
rol one increment at a time and wait for the
temperature to stabilize. Refer to the Control Panel section for more information.
Refrigerator is installed in a cold location.
below 41 °F (5 °C), food can freeze in the
refrigerator compartment. The refrigerator should not be operated in temperature below
55 °F (13 °C).
Problem Possible Cause & Solution