Technical Safety

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:

  • staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;

  • farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;

  • bed and breakfast type environments;

  • catering and similar non-retail applications.

• This symbol alerts you to flammable materials that can ignite and cause a fire if you do not take care.

• This appliance contains a small amount of isobutane refrigerant (R600a), but it is also combustible. When transporting and installing the appliance, care should be taken to ensure that no parts of the refrigerating circuit are damaged.

• The refrigerant and insulation blowing gas used in the appliance require special disposal procedures. Consult with service agent or a similarly qualified person before disposing of them.

• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

• If the power cord is damaged or the hole of the outlet socket is loose, do not use the power cord and contact an authorized service centre.

• Do not locate multiple portable outlet sockets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance.

• Securely plug the power plug in the outlet socket after completely removing any moisture and dust.

• Never unplug the appliance from the power supply by pulling on the power cable. Always grip the power plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet socket.

• Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.

• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.

• Do not tilt the appliance to pull or push it when transporting.

• When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.

• Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process.

• Do not use a hair drier to dry the inside of the appliance or place a candle inside to remove the odours.

• Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.

• Make sure not to get a body part such as a hand or foot stuck while moving the appliance.

• Disconnect the power cord before cleaning the appliance interior or exterior.

• Do not spray water or inflammable substances (toothpaste, alcohol, thinner, benzene, flammable liquid, abrasive, etc.) over the interior or exterior of the appliance to clean it.

• Do not clean the appliance with brushes, cloths or sponges with rough surfaces or which are made of metallic material.

• Only qualified service personnel from LG Electronics service centre should disassemble, repair, or modify the appliance. Contact an LG Electronics customer information centre if you move and install the appliance in a different location.