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[LG refrigerator odor] There is a smell of plastic.

  • Troubleshooting

In a case of a newly purchased product, there may be a unique smell of plastic from the product.

➔ Rest assured that the smell of a new product will disappear naturally over time.

Refrigerators are packaged and stored in a box immediately after being manufactured.
Odors from the manufacturing process are not sufficiently ventilated and are retained in packaging.
Such odors gradually disappear as the product is installed and used in the customer's home.

Wait! Here are more tips
If the smell of plastic is severe, you can remove the smell by cleaning or through ventilation, etc.
The smell usually permeates shelves or walls, so wiping with alcohol can help to remove such smells.

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

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