LG LDCS24223S Owners Manual - Page 43

Maintenance

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ENGLISH MAINTENANCE 42 MAINTENANCE Cleaning . Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically; however, clean both sections about once a month to prevent odors. . Wipe up spills immediately. Always unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. General Cleaning Tips . Unplug refrigerator or disconnect the power. . Remove all removable parts, such as shelves, crispers, etc. . Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners. . Hand wash, rinse and dry all surfaces thoroughly. Exterior Waxing external painted metal surfaces helps provide rust protection. Do not wax plastic parts. Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a year using appliance wax (or auto paste wax). Apply wax with a clean, soft cloth. For products with a stainless steel exterior, use a clean, non-scratch sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. WARNING . Do not use a cloth or sponge with a rough, abrasive surface when cleaning the . interior and exterior of the refrigerator. Do not place your hand on the bottom surface of the refrigerator when opening and closing it. Inside Walls (allow freezer to warm up so the cloth will not stick) To help remove odors, you can wash the inside of the refrigerator with a mixture of baking soda and warm water. Mix 2 tablespoons of baking soda to 1 quart of water (26 g soda to 1 liter water). Be sure the baking soda is completely dissolved so it does not scratch the surfaces of the refrigerator. Door Liners and Gaskets Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Do not use cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches, or cleaners containing petroleum on plastic refrigerator parts. Plastic Parts (covers and panels) Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Do not use glass cleaners, abrasive cleansers, or flammable fluids. These can scratch or damage the material. Condenser Coils Use a vacuum cleaner with an attachment to clean the condenser cover and vents. Do not remove the panel covering the condenser coil area. DANGER Use non-flammable cleaner. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. LIGHT (LED) REPLACEMENT Note: Do not remove the LED, it is only to be removed by a qualified technician.

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42
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Cleaning
Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically; however, clean both
sections about once a month to prevent odors.
Wipe up spills immediately.
Always unplug the refrigerator before cleaning.
General Cleaning Tips
Unplug refrigerator or disconnect the
power.
Remove all removable parts, such as
shelves, crispers, etc.
Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a
mild detergent in warm water. Do not
use abrasive or harsh cleaners.
Hand wash, rinse and dry all surfaces
thoroughly.
Exterior
Waxing external painted metal surfaces helps
provide rust protection. Do not wax plastic
parts. Wax painted metal surfaces at least
twice a year using appliance wax (or auto paste
wax). Apply wax with a clean, soft cloth.
For products with a stainless steel exterior,
use a clean, non-scratch sponge or soft cloth
and a mild detergent in warm water. Do not use
abrasive or harsh cleaners. Dry thoroughly with
a soft cloth.
Inside Walls (allow freezer to warm
up so the cloth will not stick)
To help remove odors, you can wash the inside
of the refrigerator with a mixture of baking
soda and warm water. Mix 2 tablespoons of
baking soda to 1 quart of water (26 g soda
to 1 liter water). Be sure the baking soda is
completely dissolved so it does not scratch the
surfaces of the refrigerator.
Door Liners and Gaskets
Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild
detergent in warm water. Do not use cleaning
waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches,
or cleaners containing petroleum on plastic
refrigerator parts.
Plastic Parts (covers and panels)
Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild
detergent in warm water. Do not use glass
cleaners, abrasive cleansers, or flammable
fluids. These can scratch or damage the
material.
Condenser Coils
Use a vacuum cleaner with an attachment to
clean the condenser cover and vents. Do not
remove the panel covering the condenser coil
area.
WARNING
Do not use a cloth or sponge with a rough,
abrasive surface when cleaning the
interior and exterior of the refrigerator.
Do not place your hand on the bottom
surface of the refrigerator when
opening and closing it.
DANGER
Use non-flammable cleaner. Failure to do
so can result in fire, explosion, or death.
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ENGLISH
LIGHT (LED) REPLACEMENT
Note: Do not remove the LED, it is only to be
removed by a qualified technician.