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LG Refrigerator - The ice smells and tastes bad

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LG Refrigerator - The ice smells and tastes bad

Causes and Symptoms

To prevent ice from absorbing odors in the refrigerator, store food in airtight containers. Additionally, remove any lingering food odors from the shelves and walls of the freezer. This will help maintain the ice's freshness and prevent unpleasant smells.

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To prevent odors from affecting your food, store items in airtight containers or plastic bags. Since refrigerators are sealed to maintain cold temperatures, smells from food can easily linger. Therefore, it is important to ensure that odor-causing foods are especially well-sealed in the freezer to maintain freshness and avoid unpleasant odors.

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

To clean the inside of your refrigerator, follow these simple steps:

  1. Remove all the contents from the fridge.
  2. Use lukewarm water and a soft, clean cloth to wipe down the shelves and walls.
  3. If you used a neutral detergent, wipe again with a clean cloth to remove any residue and prevent stains.

This will help keep your refrigerator clean and fresh.

Cleaning the inside of the freezer with a clean cloth
Wait! Find out more. If the water or ice dispensed from your refrigerator smells, here's what you can do:
Taste Difference : If you've switched from a dispenser of a different brand, the taste might differ. Water taste can vary based on the raw materials used in the water filters.
  1.       Groundwater Issues : If you're using groundwater, it may cause a smell due to substances like nitrate nitrogen and algae. Groundwater is not recommended, as it can quickly clog the filter.

  2.       Long-Term Non-Use : If you haven’t used the dispenser for a while, it could produce a strange odor. To fix this, replace the water filter with a new one.

  3.       Post-Filter Replacement : After replacing the filter, run both cold and ambient water for 5-10 minutes to flush out any odors.

  4.       Summer Smell: In summer, water treated with excessive chlorine may cause a temporary disinfectant smell, which is normal.

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

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