How do I use my LG refrigerator for the first time?
Let your refrigerator run for at least 2 or 3 hours before putting food in it. Check the flow of cold air in the freezer compartment to ensure proper cooling. Your refrigerator is now ready for use. Be careful when you work with hinge, base grille, stopper etc.
How long does it take for a new LG refrigerator to get cold?
It is also important to know that the inside temperature and the external settings display may vary +/- 5 degrees. If you made changes to your current settings, allow the refrigerator approximately 24 hours to stabilize.
How long should I wait to plug in my new LG fridge?
Indesit recommends waiting at least three hours. Samsung advises you wait two hours. LG recommends waiting 1 hour.
How do I start my fridge for the first time?
Let it stand In transit, your appliance gets shaken around, so it’s best to let everything settle before you plug it in. If it was transported upright, give it at least an hour before you plug it in. If it was transported on its side, turn it the right way up and leave it for at least four hours.
Why is my LG refrigerator not getting cold?
The first possible cause of your LG refrigerator not cooling is dirty condenser coils. Check if the condenser coils are dirty. If they are dirty, give them a good clean and then plug your refrigerator back in. Over the next 6 hours, check if your refrigerator is now cooling down properly.
Will an empty fridge get cold?
Problems with an Empty Refrigerator Food absorbs the cold air, which helps to chill the food next to it. You may find you empty refrigerator not cold enough, or you could find delicate items (i.e., lettuce) freezing. An empty refrigerator is not very efficient and certainly not a good use of your hard-earned paycheck.
What happens if you plug a fridge in too soon?
Compressors are designed to compress refrigerant vapour (mixed with oil). They are not designed to compress liquids such as compressor oil and doing so can also cause mechanical damage. If the fridge was transported upright before use, then there is no issue. Turning it on immediately will not cause issues.
Why do you have to wait 24 hours to plug in a fridge?
Its because the compressor lubrication oil could get into the cylinder of the compressor and if not given plenty of time to drain back into the oil sump at the bottom of the compressor, could cause major compressor valve damage on start up. 2 or more hours is a good rule to observe.
How do I reset my LG ThinQ refrigerator?
Try unplugging the unit or trip the circuit breaker for 30 seconds to RESET THE REFRIGERATOR. You should hear the compressor kick back on and the unit will stabilize and start cooling within 24 hours.
Why is there Frost on the inside of my LG refrigerator?
It’s normal for a small amount of frost to accumulate inside the refrigerator when the doors are open. The frost seen under the freezer basket is typically removed when the unit enters automatical defrost cycle. NOTE: LG refrigerators AUTOMATICALLY defrosts every 4-16 hours which should resolve most frost buildup issues.
How often should I defrost my LG refrigerator?
NOTE: LG refrigerators AUTOMATICALLY defrosts every 4-16 hours which should resolve most frost buildup issues. If you notice a sheet of ice on the bottom/floor of your freezer, check your freezer door to ensure that it closes firmly.
What are the features of the LG Smart refrigerator?
Our LG smart refrigerator provides you with new features such as food manager, recipes, grocery lists, photo album, memo applications, and more. You will need to setup a Smart thinQ account to use all these features on your smart refrigerator.
What is the error code on my LG refrigerator?
The most common errors will appear starting with either “ER”, “E” or “r”. Depending on the model of your unit, your error code may start with one of the following variations. Your LG refrigerator is equipped with a DEMO MODE or DISPLAY MODE.