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Error code reference
LG Refrigerator Error Code R1 R2 R3 R4 (blinking pattern 3)
Defrost problem - Defrost time exceeded 2 hours and evaporator temperature did not reach 13°C.
SourceLG Electronic Refrigerator - Service Manual: G392/G432 Seriesp. 18
Diagnostic procedure
The full R1 R2 R3 R4 (blinking pattern 3) procedure
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First diagnostic step
Check defrost heater, defrost sensor, thermal fuse, and heater relay (RY5 on Main PWB).
SourceLG Electronic Refrigerator - Service Manual: G392/G432 Seriesp. 18
More steps, wiring diagram references, and verified part numbers
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