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[LG Refrigerator] Odor Coming from the Back of the Refrigerator

Troubleshooting Built in Appliances, Refrigerators 08/14/2025

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<h2 class="tit">Let's find out more.</h2>
    
<h3 class="sub-tit">Odors can come from foreign substances in the machinery compartment at the bottom back of the
      refrigerator.</h3>
    <p class="info-desc">➔ Odors can occur if a lot of foreign substances accumulate around the machinery compartment.
    </p>    <p class="info-desc">➔ Dust can accumulate on the BACK COVER (machinery compartment cover), and in severe cases, the
      cooling motor (compressor) can overheat, weakening the cooling effect.<br/></p>    
<h2 class="tit">Try this.</h2>
    
<h3 class="sub-tit">Remove any foreign substances (insect carcasses, decayed grains, dust, etc.) if present.</h3>
    <p class="info-desc">➔ Unplugging the power cord for a short time will not significantly affect the cooling of the
      product.</p>    <p>
      You can remove dust from the BACK COVER (machinery compartment cover) with a vacuum cleaner.<br/>
      For safety, unplug the power cord before cleaning the BACK COVER (machinery compartment cover).
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      <strong class="tip-tit">Please be careful!</strong>
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        Do not remove the BACK COVER (machinery compartment cover).<br/>
        It can cause safety accidents and there is a high risk of damaging the internal refrigerant pipes.<br/>
        A professional service manager's visit is required for disassembly cleaning.
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<h3 class="sub-tit">When you purchase a new product, a rubber smell may occur initially.</h3>
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      To reduce the noise of the cooling motor (compressor), anti-vibration rubber is attached, which can emit a rubber
      smell when operating due to the heat from the compressor.<br/>
      Especially during the initial use of the product, it may run for a long time, causing more smell.<br/>
      The new product smell will gradually disappear after 1-2 months of use, so please use it with confidence.
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      This guide was created for all models, so the images or content may be different from your product.
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