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LG refrigerator code 22: meaning and exact next steps

22 means The compressor relay or start path detected a fault. LG's CURRENT published code list does not contain this code — the meaning here comes from an older LG list and should be confirmed against your model's own manual. This answer applies only to LG French-door, side-by-side, bottom-freezer and top-freezer refrigerators; display format and available customer checks vary by model.

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LG refrigerator code 33: meaning and exact next steps

33 means The ice-pipe heater circuit detected a fault. LG's CURRENT published code list does not contain this code — the meaning here comes from an older LG list and should be confirmed against your model's own manual. This answer applies only to LG French-door, side-by-side, bottom-freezer and top-freezer refrigerators; display format and available customer checks vary by model.

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LG refrigerator code 67: meaning and exact next steps

67 means A door gap or obstruction is preventing proper closure. LG's CURRENT published code list does not contain this code — the meaning here comes from an older LG list and should be confirmed against your model's own manual. This answer applies only to LG French-door, side-by-side, bottom-freezer and top-freezer refrigerators; display format and available customer checks vary by model.

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LG refrigerator code 88, 88 88: meaning and exact next steps

88, 88 88 means A power interruption or control communication fault occurred during startup. LG's CURRENT published code list does not contain this code — the meaning here comes from an older LG list and should be confirmed against your model's own manual. This answer applies only to LG French-door, side-by-side, bottom-freezer and top-freezer refrigerators; display format and available customer checks vary by model.

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LG refrigerator code C1: meaning and exact next steps

C1 means a communication error between the dispenser and the display — LG's own wording. NOTE: CO is the different communication error between the main board and the display. This answer applies only to LG French-door, side-by-side, bottom-freezer and top-freezer refrigerators; display format and available customer checks vary by model.

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LG refrigerator code CF, Er CF: meaning and exact next steps

CF, Er CF means The condenser fan is not reporting expected operation. This answer applies only to LG French-door, side-by-side, bottom-freezer and top-freezer refrigerators; display format and available customer checks vary by model.

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LG refrigerator code CH: meaning and exact next steps

CH means a refrigerant leak on the HIGH pressure side — LG's own wording. LG states it can be caused by a faulty valve, and appears when the temperature and compressor sensors show abnormal values. This answer applies only to LG French-door, side-by-side, bottom-freezer and top-freezer refrigerators; display format and available customer checks vary by model.

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LG refrigerator code CL E, E CL, CH E, E CH: meaning and exact next steps

CL E, E CL, CH E, E CH means The refrigeration system detected a possible low-side or high-side leak condition. This answer applies only to LG French-door, side-by-side, bottom-freezer and top-freezer refrigerators; display format and available customer checks vary by model.

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LG refrigerator code CL: meaning and exact next steps

CL means a refrigerant leak on the LOW pressure side — LG's own wording. LG states it can be caused by a faulty valve, and appears when the temperature and compressor sensors show abnormal values. This answer applies only to LG French-door, side-by-side, bottom-freezer and top-freezer refrigerators; display format and available customer checks vary by model.

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LG refrigerator code CO, Er CO: meaning and exact next steps

CO, Er CO means The main control and display are not communicating. This answer applies only to LG French-door, side-by-side, bottom-freezer and top-freezer refrigerators; display format and available customer checks vary by model.

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LG refrigerator code dH, F dH, r dH, Er dH: meaning and exact next steps

dH, F dH, r dH, Er dH means The evaporator did not reach the required temperature during defrost. This answer applies only to LG French-door, side-by-side, bottom-freezer and top-freezer refrigerators; display format and available customer checks vary by model.

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LG refrigerator code dr: meaning and exact next steps

dr means A door is open, misaligned or not being sensed correctly. LG's CURRENT published code list does not contain this code — the meaning here comes from an older LG list and should be confirmed against your model's own manual. This answer applies only to LG French-door, side-by-side, bottom-freezer and top-freezer refrigerators; display format and available customer checks vary by model.

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LG refrigerator code dS: meaning and exact next steps

dS means The freezer defrost-sensor circuit is invalid. This answer applies only to LG French-door, side-by-side, bottom-freezer and top-freezer refrigerators; display format and available customer checks vary by model.

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LG refrigerator code FF, Er FF: meaning and exact next steps

FF, Er FF means The freezer evaporator fan is blocked or not reporting rotation. This answer applies only to LG French-door, side-by-side, bottom-freezer and top-freezer refrigerators; display format and available customer checks vary by model.

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LG refrigerator code FS, F5: meaning and exact next steps

FS, F5 means The freezer temperature-sensor circuit is invalid. This answer applies only to LG French-door, side-by-side, bottom-freezer and top-freezer refrigerators; display format and available customer checks vary by model.

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LG refrigerator code FU: meaning and exact next steps

FU means a freezer compartment fault — LG's own wording: after 10 minutes of starting, the freezer temperature has not dropped below 3.5 °C, or during operation it has risen above 3.5 °C. This answer applies only to LG French-door, side-by-side, bottom-freezer and top-freezer refrigerators; display format and available customer checks vary by model.

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LG refrigerator code gF, GF: meaning and exact next steps

gF, GF means The water-flow sensor detected invalid or low flow. This answer applies only to LG French-door, side-by-side, bottom-freezer and top-freezer refrigerators; display format and available customer checks vary by model.

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LG refrigerator code HI: meaning and exact next steps

HI means a warning that the ambient temperature has risen above +50 °C — LG's own wording. LG notes the product will not function optimally in an environment that hot. This answer applies only to LG French-door, side-by-side, bottom-freezer and top-freezer refrigerators; display format and available customer checks vary by model.

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LG refrigerator code HS, Er HS: meaning and exact next steps

HS, Er HS means The humidity-sensor circuit is invalid. LG's CURRENT published code list does not contain this code — the meaning here comes from an older LG list and should be confirmed against your model's own manual. This answer applies only to LG French-door, side-by-side, bottom-freezer and top-freezer refrigerators; display format and available customer checks vary by model.

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LG refrigerator code IF, 1F, F1, Er IF: meaning and exact next steps

IF, 1F, F1, Er IF means The ice-compartment fan is blocked or not reporting rotation. This answer applies only to LG French-door, side-by-side, bottom-freezer and top-freezer refrigerators; display format and available customer checks vary by model.

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LG refrigerator code IS, Er IS: meaning and exact next steps

IS, Er IS means The ice-maker sensor signal is invalid. This answer applies only to LG French-door, side-by-side, bottom-freezer and top-freezer refrigerators; display format and available customer checks vary by model.

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LG refrigerator code It, 1It, Er It: meaning and exact next steps

It, 1It, Er It means The ice-maker system detected an internal fault. This answer applies only to LG French-door, side-by-side, bottom-freezer and top-freezer refrigerators; display format and available customer checks vary by model.

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LG refrigerator code Lo: meaning and exact next steps

Lo means a warning that the ambient temperature has dropped below −10 °C — LG's own wording. LG notes the product will not function optimally in an environment that cold. This answer applies only to LG French-door, side-by-side, bottom-freezer and top-freezer refrigerators; display format and available customer checks vary by model.

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LG refrigerator code Od: meaning and exact next steps

Od means The Wi-Fi modem or communication module is not operating correctly on applicable models. LG's CURRENT published code list does not contain this code — the meaning here comes from an older LG list and should be confirmed against your model's own manual. This answer applies only to LG French-door, side-by-side, bottom-freezer and top-freezer refrigerators; display format and available customer checks vary by model.

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LG refrigerator code OFF, OF F: meaning and exact next steps

OFF, OF F means Cooling is disabled because the refrigerator is in display or demo mode. This answer applies only to LG French-door, side-by-side, bottom-freezer and top-freezer refrigerators; display format and available customer checks vary by model.

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LG refrigerator code r2: meaning and exact next steps

r2 means an anomaly in temperature detection on the refrigerator side, R2, the LOWER part — LG's own wording. NOTE: rS is the same fault on R1, the UPPER part. This answer applies only to LG French-door, side-by-side, bottom-freezer and top-freezer refrigerators; display format and available customer checks vary by model.

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LG refrigerator code rF, Er rF: meaning and exact next steps

rF, Er rF means The refrigerator-compartment fan is blocked or not reporting rotation. This answer applies only to LG French-door, side-by-side, bottom-freezer and top-freezer refrigerators; display format and available customer checks vary by model.

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LG refrigerator code rS, r5: meaning and exact next steps

rS, r5 means The refrigerator-compartment temperature-sensor circuit is invalid. This answer applies only to LG French-door, side-by-side, bottom-freezer and top-freezer refrigerators; display format and available customer checks vary by model.

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LG refrigerator code rt: meaning and exact next steps

rt means The external or room-temperature sensor signal is invalid. This answer applies only to LG French-door, side-by-side, bottom-freezer and top-freezer refrigerators; display format and available customer checks vary by model.

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LG refrigerator code Sb, S6, 5b, 56: meaning and exact next steps

Sb, S6, 5b, 56 means Sabbath mode is enabled; this is normally an operating state, not a failure. LG's CURRENT published code list does not contain this code — the meaning here comes from an older LG list and should be confirmed against your model's own manual. This answer applies only to LG French-door, side-by-side, bottom-freezer and top-freezer refrigerators; display format and available customer checks vary by model.

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LG refrigerator code SS, Er SS: meaning and exact next steps

SS, Er SS means A pantry, drawer or secondary temperature-sensor circuit is invalid. This answer applies only to LG French-door, side-by-side, bottom-freezer and top-freezer refrigerators; display format and available customer checks vary by model.

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LG refrigerator code tt: meaning and exact next steps

tt means a water tank fault — LG's own wording: the water tank is missing or not inserted correctly, or the detection sensor is malfunctioning. This answer applies only to LG French-door, side-by-side, bottom-freezer and top-freezer refrigerators; display format and available customer checks vary by model.

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