LG · Refrigerator (French Door)

LG Refrigerator (French Door) 88 error code

Difficulty: Easy · Cost: $0 · Duration: 1m

88 is not an error code. It is a self-test indicator that confirms your LG refrigerator is functioning properly. It appears when you press and hold the ICE PLUS and FREEZER buttons together for 2 seconds. During this test all display segments light up showing 88 88 to confirm the display is working correctly. No action is needed — this is simply a way to verify the unit and its display are operating as expected.

Common causes

ICE PLUS and FREEZER buttons were pressed and held for 2 seconds triggering the self-test display
Buttons were accidentally held down together activating the display test

How to fix it

1

No action is needed — 88 confirms the unit is working correctly
2

Release the buttons and the display will return to normal temperature readings
3

If 88 appears on its own without pressing any buttons unplug the refrigerator for 5 minutes and plug it back in