Before Calling For Service - LG LNXS30996 Serie El Manual Del Propietario

62 TROUBLESHOOTING

Before Calling for Service

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