Written by
Marcus Lindqvist Appliance Care EditorPublished October 26, 2026
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Error codeCycle Error
ApplianceRefrigerator
What Cycle Error means
LG says this message may mean the refrigerator is cooling poorly and has to be inspected. It is listed for LG refrigerators without any particular series.
Seen on an analog panel
Models with an analog temperature panel light the LEDs at -15°C, -18°C and -23°C.
What to do
Nothing for the owner to fix: LG offers no reset or cleaning routine. The advice is to request service so the cause is diagnosed accurately.
Cycle Error on a refrigerator in the Bay Area? Call (415) 223-7887 and read out the code, the model number and anything you have already tried. LG refrigerator repair has further information.
Model compatibility: LG reuses codes across series and model years, so Cycle Error may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What this code means
Cycle Error may cause poor cooling and means the refrigerator needs inspection.
Important safety warning. Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
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