LG Refrigerator Error Codes (Complete List)

LG Corporation, commonly known as LG is a Korean-based multinational company that started with the name Lucky Goldstar. The company came into being in 1983 and got a complete revamp in 1995. Based in South Korea the brand has made a name for itself and is currently offering its appliance in more than 80 countries around the world.

LG offers customers a wide range of appliances that are manufactured using premium-grade materials. Offering you appliances that are top of the line in terms of technology and appearance. Offering customers everyday comfort with a powerful functioning system that lasts for decades to come.

When your LG refrigerator starts to show an error code that does not mean they are done, it simply means there is an error in the system that requires a fix. We suggest you note down the error code and match it using the list below.

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Error Codes	Problem and Solution
Er - FS	Item: Failure of freezer sensor. Contents: Cut or short circuit wire. Remarks: Inspect Connecting wires on each sensor.
Er - rS	Item: Failure of Refrigerator sensor. Contents: Cut or short circuit wire. Remarks: Inspect Connecting wires on each sensor.
Er - dS	Item: Failure of defrost sensor. Contents: Cut or short circuit wire. Remarks: Inspect Connecting wires on each sensor.
Er - rt	Item: Failure of Room Temperature sensor. Contents: Cut or short circuit wire. Remarks: Inspect Connecting wires on each sensor.
Er - dH	Item: Failure of defrost mode. Contents: When defrost sensor doesn’t reach 8°C within 2 hours after starting defrost. Remarks: Snapping of defrost heater or Temperature fuse, pullout of connector (indicated minimum 2 hours after failure occurs).
Er - FF	Item: Failure of BLDC Fan Motor at Freezing Compartment. Contents: If there is no fan motor signal for more than 65 sec in operation fan motor. Remarks: Poor motor, hooking to wires of fan, contact of structures to fan, snapping or short circuit of Lead wires.
IF	The IF or F1 error code indicates that the refrigerator has detected a problem with the refrigerator's ice maker fan. This can sometimes occur when frost or ice buildup occurs around the ice maker fan.
F1	The IF or F1 error code indicates that the refrigerator has detected a problem with the refrigerator's ice maker fan. This can sometimes occur when frost or ice buildup occurs around the ice maker fan.
C1	A C1 error code indicares a communication error between the micom of LCD display and the dispenser.
Od	Od indicates a wifi modem or communication error between the micom of the lcd display and the wifi modem.
Sb	This error code may look like Sb, S6, 5b or 56 on the screen. Sb typically means Sabath mode which is used on the Jewish Sabath and holidays. To turn off sabath mode manually, press and hold the freezer and wifi buttons for 3 seconds.
dr	A dr error code displays when the door motor does not move to maximum position or home position within 5 seconds.
AS	This error code displays when the auto motor is in operation and the reed switch is in open state.
dL	A dL error code displays when the door motor does not move to maximum position or home position within 5 seconds.
Ad	An Ad error code displays when the door motor does not move to maximum position or home position within 5 seconds.
SS	An SS error code indicates a shortened or open pantry sensor.
rT	A rt error code indicates a shortened or open room temperature sensor.
rS	A rS error code indicates a short or disconnection of the refrigerator sensor.
rF	A rF error code inidicates an abnormality in the refrigerator's fan motor. This may be due to frost buildup.
iT	An It error code indicates a defect in the icemaker.

Note: Room Temperature Sensor is not indicated on the failure indicating part but indicated in checking Display. (When pressing for more than the warmer key of Refrigerator Temp. and the warmer kye of Freezer Temp for more than 1 second).

✽ LED check function: If simultaneously pressing the warmer key of Refrigerator Temp and the warmer key of Freezer Temp for a second, all display LED graphics on. If releasing the button, the LED graphics displays the previous status.

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Troubleshooting

Problem: There is no refrigeration or freezing.

Reason:

Is there a power interruption?
If the power plug unplugged from the outlet?

Solution:

Check the power of other appliances
Plug the power plug in the outlet properly

Problem: There is poor refrigeration or freezing

Reason:

Is the fridge or freezer temperature set to its warmest setting?
Is the appliance in direct sunlight, or is it near a heat generating object such as cooking oven or heater?
Did you store hot food without cooling it first?
Did you put in too much food?
Are the appliance doors completely closed?
Is there enough space around the appliance?

Solution:

Set the fridge or freezer temperature to ‘Medium’ or cooler and re check after 24Hrs.
Check the installation area and reinstall it away from heat generating objects.
Cool the hot food first before putting it in the fridge or freezer compartment.
Maintain an appropriate space between food
Completely close the door and make sure that stored food is not obstructing the door
Adjust the installation position to make enough space around the appliance

Problem: The appliance contains a bad smell

Reason:

Is the fridge or freezer temperature set to ‘Warm’?
Did you put in food with a strong smell?
Vegetables or fruit may have spoiled in the drawer?

Solution:

Set the fridge or freezer temperature to ‘Medium’
Store foods with strong smells in sealed containers
Throw away rotten vegetables and clean the vegetable drawer. Do not store vegetables too long in the vegetable drawer

Problem: The inside lamp in the appliance does not turn on

Reason: Does the inside lamp in the appliance turn off?

Solution: It is hard for customers to replace the inside lamp in the appliance as they are not serviceable. If the inside lamp does not turn on, please contact the LG Electronics customer information centre

Problem: The appliance door is not closed tightly

Reason:

Is the appliance leaning forward?
Were the shelves properly assembled?
Did you close the door with excessive force?

Solution:

Adjust the front feet to raise the front side slightly
Refit the shelves if needed
If you apply too much force or speed when closing the door, it may remain briefly open before closing. Make sure that you do not slam the door closed. Close without force

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4 Comments

Sangram Kumar says:

November 19, 2020 at 3:20 am

Service charges are very high even a minor fault or problem…This should be reduced..

Ileshkumar Amin says:

October 10, 2022 at 12:14 pm

I tried plugging the cable and reinsert the cable again however after the fridge booted up it went back to how it was but not fully. The temperature is still 56 degrees, the lights are not working and the water is not working either.

1. Uday says:
  
  October 29, 2023 at 6:25 pm
  
  rS E error code who meaning lg thinq 471 Ltr model:GL-T502FPZU double door. cooling problam compressor fan moter Dfridg. compressor condescending moter stop. After 20 minut start please resolved.
  
  1. Dylan Joseph says:
    
    October 29, 2023 at 11:35 pm
    
    Hi Uday, thanks for asking,
    
    Short or Disconnection of Ref. Sensor. Check each sensor and its connector. If the problem persists, contact the nearest authorised service.
    
    if you have any additional questions, please write us again, have a good day!

LG Refrigerator Error Codes (Complete List)

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