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LG Refrigerator AS / L AS / r AS error

ErrorAS / L AS / r AS

AS / L AS / r AS is identified by LG support as auto-door motor and reed-switch condition. Follow the official, model-scoped checks and service boundary below.

Reference source listed as LG USA refrigerator error-code list.

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What the code means

auto-door motor and reed-switch condition

Isolate the appliance when safe. Do not force the automatic door or remove its motor; contact LG repair service for the exact model. Do not open fixed panels or test live circuits.

Typical symptoms

01AS / L AS / r AS appears on the refrigerator display
02The affected refrigerator function may stop, pause, or behave abnormally
03The code returns when the same model-specific condition is present again

Likely causes

Start with the least invasive explanation and stop if the check requires internal electrical or sealed-system access.

01auto-door motor and reed-switch condition
02A model-specific condition must be confirmed against the exact manufacturer instructions

Safe next steps

  1. 1
    Record the complete AS / L AS / r AS display and the full LG refrigerator model
  2. 2
    Confirm that the displayed code matches the linked official LG source
  3. 3
    Do not force the automatic door or remove its motor; contact LG repair service for the exact model.
  4. 4
    Stop and arrange model-specific service if AS / L AS / r AS returns

Step-by-step repair

  1. 1
    Do not force the automatic door or remove its motor; contact LG repair service for the exact model. No internal component replacement is verified from AS / L AS / r AS alone.

Repair details

Estimated cost
The published checks normally need no replacement part. Internal repair cost is model- and region-specific; obtain a written LG service quote after diagnosis.
Estimated time
External checks take about 5–30 minutes; professional diagnosis and repair time depend on the exact model.
🔧Tools
Exact LG model number and official manual, No internal electrical test tool is permitted
Spare parts
No replacement part is confirmed by AS / L AS / r AS alone. Confirm the exact model, failed component, and manufacturer part number before ordering.

What not to do

  • Do not open fixed panels, test live electrical or sealed-system parts, bypass safety devices, or order a component solely from AS / L AS / r AS.

Preventive maintenance

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    Keep door seals, vents, condenser areas, and water connections accessible and follow the exact model maintenance schedule.

Frequently asked questions

What does AS / L AS / r AS mean?

LG identifies it as auto-door motor and reed-switch condition.

Can I replace a part from the code alone?

No. Confirm the exact model and manufacturer diagnosis first.

Related faults

Compare related codes for the same appliance or manufacturer before replacing parts.