LG LTCS24223S frost or ice crystals on frozen food
Cause 1 of 2The door is not closing properly. Source: Troubleshooting Guide, p. 25
First checkCheck why the doors will not close completely.
Causes and checks
The door is not closing properly. Source: Troubleshooting Guide, p. 25
- Check why the doors will not close completely. See Doors will not close completely.
The door is opened often. Warm, humid air enters the freezer and causes frost. Source: Troubleshooting Guide, p. 25
- Open the door less often.
All 2 causes checked. Contact LG Electronics Customer Information Center: 1-800-243-0000.
Service
If the checks above do not clear it, contact LG Electronics Customer Information Center: 1-800-243-0000, lg.com/us/support/. United States; Canada 1-888-542-2623. Source: Limited Warranty: To obtain warranty service, p. 29
Other LTCS24223S problems
- Refrigerator and freezer sections are not cooling5 causes in the manual. First: the power supply cord is unplugged.
- Lights do not work2 causes in the manual. First: the power supply cord is unplugged.
- Vibration or rattling noiseThe refrigerator is not resting solidly on the floor. The floor may be weak or uneven, or the leveling legs need adjusting.
- Cooling system runs too much7 causes in the manual. First: the refrigerator replaced an older model. Modern refrigerators need more operating time but use less energy.
- Doors will not close completely6 causes in the manual. First: the refrigerator is not level.
- Ice has a bad taste or odor6 causes in the manual. First: the icemaker was recently installed.
- Icemaker is not producing ice or not enough ice10 causes in the manual. First: the refrigerator is newly installed.
- Refrigerator or freezer section is too coldThe controls are not set correctly for the conditions.
- Temperature is too warm or there is interior moisture buildup8 causes in the manual. First: the air vents are blocked. Cold air circulates from the freezer to the fresh food section through vents in the dividing wall.
- The doors are difficult to open2 causes in the manual. First: the gaskets are dirty or sticky.
- Frozen food in the refrigerator compartment3 causes in the manual. First: the temperature control in the refrigerator compartment is set too cold.
Sources
- Owner's Manual, Top Freezer Refrigerator LTCS20220, LTNS20220, LTCS20120, LTWS24223, LTCS20020, LTCS20030, LTCS20040, LTCS24223, GT66BP, GT58BP, GT57BP, LT57BPSX, LRTLS2403, LHTNS2403. LG Electronics Inc. Document MFL67527912, revision P/No. MFL67527912-17, 100 pages, en-US. gscs-b2c.lge.com. Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
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