Lg Electronics LFX25974ST User Manual
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TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
Review the Troubleshooting section before calling for service; doing so will save you both time and money.
Problem
Possible Causes
Solutions
Refrigerator and Freezer
section are not cooling.
section are not cooling.
The refrigerator control is set to OFF (some
models).
models).
Turn the control ON. Refer to the Setting the
Controls section for proper temperature settings.
Controls section for proper temperature settings.
Refrigerator is set to demo mode.
Demo Mode allows the lights and control display to
work normally while disabling cooling to save energy
while on the showroom floor. Refer to the Setting
the Controls section for instructions on how to
disable Demo Mode.
work normally while disabling cooling to save energy
while on the showroom floor. Refer to the Setting
the Controls section for instructions on how to
disable Demo Mode.
Refrigerator is in the defrost cycle.
During the defrost cycle, the temperature of each
compartment may raise slightly. Wait 30 minutes
and confirm the proper temperature has been
restored once the defrost cycle has completed.
compartment may raise slightly. Wait 30 minutes
and confirm the proper temperature has been
restored once the defrost cycle has completed.
Refrigerator was recently installed.
It may take up to 24 hours for each compartment to
reach the desired temperature.
reach the desired temperature.
Refrigerator was recently relocated.
If the refrigerator was stored for a long period of
time or moved on its side, it is necessary for the
refrigerator to stand upright for 24 hours before
connecting it to power.
time or moved on its side, it is necessary for the
refrigerator to stand upright for 24 hours before
connecting it to power.
Cooling System runs too
much.
much.
Refrigerator is replacing an older model.
Modern refrigerators require more operating time but
use less energy due to more efficient technology.
use less energy due to more efficient technology.
Refrigerator was recently plugged in or
power restored.
power restored.
The refrigerator will take up to 24 hours to cool
completely.
completely.
Door opened often or a large amount of food
/ hot food was added.
/ hot food was added.
Adding food and opening the 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.)
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.
Firmly push the doors shut. If they will not
shut all the way, see the Doors will not close
completely or pop open section in Parts & Features
Troubleshooting.
shut all the way, see the Doors will not close
completely or pop open section in Parts & Features
Troubleshooting.
Refrigerator is installed in a hot location.
The compressor will run longer under warm
conditions. At normal room temperatures (70°F)
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.
conditions. At normal room temperatures (70°F)
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.
Condenser / back cover is clogged.
Use a vacuum cleaner with an attachment to clean
the condenser cover and vents. Do not remove the
panel covering the condenser coil area.
the condenser cover and vents. Do not remove the
panel covering the condenser coil area.