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CAUTION

Caution
  • To reduce the risk of minor or moderate injury to persons, malfunction, or damage to the product or property when using this product, follow basic precautions, including the following:

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Installation

Do not install the refrigerator where there may be a danger of the unit falling.The refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance with the Installation Instructions.

Operation

This appliance is intended to be used only in domestic and similar applications.Do not scratch the refrigerator with a sharp object or use a detergent that contains alcohol, a flammable liquid or an abrasive when removing any tape or adhesive from the refrigerator. Remove adhesive residue by wiping it off with your thumb or dish detergent.Do not peel off the model or serial number label or the technical information on the rear surface of the refrigerator.Putting food in the refrigerator before it has cooled could cause the food to spoil, or a bad odor to remain inside the refrigerator.Keep hands and tools out of the ice compartment door and dispenser chute. Failure to do so may result in damage or personal injury.Keep the ice compartment door closed tightly. If the ice compartment door is not closed tightly, the cold air in the ice bin will freeze food in the refrigerator compartment. This could also cause the icemaker to stop producing ice.Storing cans or other items in the ice bin will damage the icemaker.Store only ice in the ice bin. Do not store ice scooping tools or other items in the ice bin.Ice may overflow when removing or assembling the ice bin. Remove any ice in the bin area before assembling the ice bin.Make sure that the ice bin is assembled in the correct orientation front to back.Models with two ice bins in the freezer:The Craft Ice bin is located on the left and the Mini Cubed Ice bin is located on the right. Do not change the positions of the two ice bins.Do not store Craft Ice in the Mini Cubed Ice bin or Mini Cubed Ice in the Craft Ice bin.Never use thin crystal glasses or containers to collect ice. Such containers may chip or break resulting in glass fragments in the ice.Only qualified service personnel from an LG Electronics service center should disassemble or repair the icemaker.When handling the ice bin, keep hands away from the icemaker tray area to avoid personal injury.Avoid touching the auto shutoff (feeler arm) when replacing the ice bin. See the label on the ice compartment door for details.Do not use aerosols near the refrigerator.Do not strike or apply excessive force to any glass surface. Do not touch glass surfaces if they are cracked or broken.Do not overfill or pack items too tightly into door bins. Doing so may cause damage to the bin or personal injury if items are removed with excessive force.Do not store glass containers in the freezer. Contents may expand when frozen, break the container and cause injury.Glass shelves are heavy. Use special care when removing them.Do not clean glass shelves with warm water while they are cold. Shelves may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes or impact. You may be injured.Make sure that shelves are level from one side to the other. Failure to do so may result in the shelf falling or spilled food.Regularly detach and wash the storage bins and shelves; they can become easily contaminated by food.Do not apply excessive force while detaching or assembling the storage bins.Do not use the dishwasher to clean the storage bins and shelves.

Maintenance

Do not use strong detergents like wax or thinners for cleaning. Clean with a soft cloth.Remove foreign objects (such as dust and water) off the prongs of the power plug and contact areas. Do not use a wet or damp cloth when cleaning the plug.Do not spray water directly on the inside or outside of the refrigerator.Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they are cold. They may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes.