LG · Refrigerator (Bottom Freezer)

LG Refrigerator (Bottom Freezer) C1 error code

Difficulty: Hard · Cost: $100–$300 · Duration: 5m

The C1 error means your LG refrigerator has detected a communication failure between the LCD control display and the water or ice dispenser. This prevents the dispenser from receiving commands from the display panel. It is often caused by a temporary electronic glitch and a reset clears it in many cases. If the error keeps returning after resetting the wiring between the display and the dispenser or one of the control boards may need to be inspected by a technician.

Common causes

Temporary electronic glitch disrupting communication between the display and dispenser
Wiring connection between the LCD display and the dispenser is loose or damaged
Dispenser control board has malfunctioned
LCD display board has developed a fault

How to fix it

1

Unplug the refrigerator from the outlet and wait 5 minutes
2

Plug it back in and check if the C1 error has cleared
3

If C1 returns after resetting contact a technician to inspect the wiring and control boards between the display and dispenser