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[LG Refrigerator smells] The ice smells and tastes bad

Troubleshooting

Causes and Symptoms

Smell from other stored food in the refrigerator could affect the smell and taste of ice.
In such cases, placing the food stored in the freezer in airtight containers and removing the food odors emanating from the shelves and walls will solve the ice odor issue.

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Store food in airtight containers or plastic bags.

Refrigerators are designed with a sealed structure to effectively maintain cold temperatures.
As a result, smell from food also do not easily escape the refrigerator.
Therefore, it is advised to keep odor-causing foods particularly well-sealed in the freezer.

Incorrect example: Food not sealed properly. Correct example: Food sealed properly.

Clean the inside of the refrigerator with lukewarm water.

To effectively clean the inside of the refrigerator, please remove all contents.
Then, thoroughly wipe the inside, including the shelves and walls.
This should be done using a soft cloth or a clean, damp cloth.
If you have used a neutral detergent, it is advised to wipe again with a clean cloth to prevent any stains.

Cleaning the inside of the freezer with a clean cloth
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If water or ice dispensed from the refrigerator smells.

The taste of water could be different compared to your previously used dispenser.
If you previously used a dispenser from a different company, you may notice a difference in taste of water to your current dispenser.
The taste of water can vary depending on the raw materials used in the water filters by different companies.
If you use groundwater, you may notice a smell in the water due to substances in the groundwater.
Nitrate nitrogen and algae components in groundwater can cause a smell in the water.
Groundwater is not recommended for use as it can quickly clog the water filter.
If you haven't used the dispenser for a long time, you may notice a strange odor.
If you haven't used the water dispenser for a long time and are starting to use it again, replace the water filter with a new one.
After replacing the water filter, dispense both cold water and ambient water for 5-10 minutes each.
In the summer, you may notice a smell of disinfectant.
During the summer, if excessive chlorine is used for disinfection in the water treatment plant, there may be a temporary smell of disinfectant.

This guide was created for all models, so the images or content may be different from your product.

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