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LG LFX28978WH

Refrigerator

3 documents16 error codes18 service modes

Available documentation

Service Manual

  • Refrigerator Service Manual80 pg
    Covers this model
  • Refrigerator Service Manual82 pg
    Covers this model
  • Refrigerator Service Manual81 pg
    Covers this model
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Error codes (16)

CodeMeaning
Er CFAbnormality of BLDC fan motor for mechanic room (condenser fan)Er COCommunication error between Micom of Main PCB and Display MicomEr dHPoor defrosting errorEr dSDefrosting sensor error caused by short or disconnection of the defrosting…Er FFAbnormality of BLDC fan motor for freezerEr FSFreezer sensor error caused by short or disconnection of the freezer sensor.Er gFFlow meter (sensor) defect caused by error of flow meter or water input or low…Er IdFreezer shelf icing sensor error caused by short or disconnection of the…Er IFAbnormality of BLDC fan motor for ice makingEr ISIcing sensor error caused by short or disconnection of the icemaker sensor…Er ItIce maker kit defect caused by other electrical system errors such as motor…Er IUFreezer shelf ice maker kit defect caused by electric system error such as…Er rFAbnormality of BLDC fan motor for refrigeratorEr rSRefrigerator sensor error caused by short or disconnection of the refrigerator…Er rtRoom temperature sensor error caused by short or disconnection of the room…Er SSPantry sensor error caused by short or disconnection of the pantry sensor.

Service modes (18)

  • Display Check FunctionSimultaneously press Ultra Ice button and freezing temperature adjustment button for a second
  • Display Mode (Demo/Showroom)With the refrigerator door open, press and hold the Refrigerator Temp Button and ICE PLUS Button…
  • Display Mode (Showroom Mode)With the refrigerator door open, press and hold the Refrigerator Temp Button and ICE PLUS Button…
  • Error Code Check (within 3 hours)Press the Ice Plus button and Freezer button simultaneously.
  • Error Code DisplayWithin 3 hours after the error
  • Ice-detecting Sensor Diagnosis1
  • Icemaker Test ModePress and hold the FILL Key on the icemaker for about 3 seconds.
  • Icemaker Test Mode (Fill Key)Press and hold the Fill Key for about 3 seconds. The icemaker will run through 3 stages step by step
  • Power Save Mode TogglePress the ICE PLUS Button and Freezer TEMP button simultaneously for more than 5 seconds.
  • Smart DiagnosisHold your phone to the Smart Diagnosis speaker when activating Smart Diagnosis.
  • Temperature Display Toggle (°F/°C)Press and hold the FRZ TEMP and REF TEMP keys at the same time for over 5 seconds.
  • Test Mode 1 - Forced OperationPush the test button on the Main PCB 1 time
  • Test Mode 1 (All On)Push the test button on the Main PCB 1 time
  • Test Mode 2 - Damper ClosedPush the test button on the Main PCB 2 times
  • Test Mode 2 (Damper Closed)Push the test button on the Main PCB 2 times
  • Test Mode 3 - Forced DefrostPush the test button on the Main PCB 3 times
  • Test Mode 3 (Forced Defrost)Push the test button on the Main PCB 3 times
  • Toggle °F / °CPress and hold the FRZ TEMP and REF TEMP keys at the same time for over 5 seconds.

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