LG LTWS24223S Owners Manual - Page 5

CAUTION This appliance is not intended for use by children, persons with physical or mental disabilities, persons with reduced sensory or mental capacity, or persons that lack experience or know-how, unless they have supervision or instruction in relation to the use of the appliance by the person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to assure that they do not play with the appliance. DANGER: CHILDREN MAY BECOME TRAPPED Children becoming trapped or suffocated is not a problem of the past. Discarded and abandoned refrigerators are a hazard, even if they remain there "for just a few days". If you would like to dispose of your old refrigerator, please follow the instructions below to prevent any accidents. BEFORE DISPOSING YOUR REFRIGERATOR OR FREEZER WHEN NO LONGER IN USE: Remove the doors and magnetic gaskets. Leave the shelves in place so that children cannot easily become stuck in them. CFC DISPOSAL Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system that uses CFC's (chlorofluorocarbons). CFC affects the stratospheric layer of the ozone.f you decide to throw out your old refrigerator, ensure that CFC contaminants are properly disposed of by a qualified professional. If you intentionally remove the CFC refrigerant, you could be subject to fines or prison in accordance with environmental legislation in effect. WARNING: If you no longer require the use of this unit, contact the local authorities to dispose of this product in a safe way because it uses Cycle-Pentane or Pentane as foaming and flammable gases for insulation. Gases insulation material require special removal process. This product contains flammable insulation and refrigerant gases. REQUIREMENTS FOR GROUND CONNECTION IMPORTANT: Attentively read the following. It is recommended use a separate circuit for this product TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY WARNING as well as receptacle which can not be disconnected with a switch. Do not use extension cords or adapters ungrounded. ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY, this appliance must be properly grounded. Have a qualified electrician check your wall outlet to ensure that the plug is grounded properly. It is your responsibility and obligation to replace twoprong outlets with that of an adequately grounded threeprong outlet. Do not, under any circumstance, cut or extract the third prong from the plug. 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle NOTE: Before installation, cleaning or replacing light bulbs, you must disconnect the appliance from the power source. When finished, plug the appliance back in and adjust the thermostat to the desired position. 3 prong grounding plug Ensure proper ground exists before use USE OF EXTENSION CABLES We do not recommend the use of extension cables. However, if you still choose to utilize an extension cable, it is absolutely necessary that it is listed in the UL (in the United States) or CSA (in Canada), that it supports three-pronged plugs and that the electrical current support a minimum of 15 A and 120 V. The use of an extension cable will increase the amount of space needed behind the refrigerator. RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD Your refrigerator must always be plugged to its own outlet which is adequately grounded. The energy current should only be 115 V ~ 60 Hz, AC or 127 V ~ 60 Hz, AC (according to the National rating). and fused at 15 or 20 A. This provides the best performance and prevents an overload which could cause a fire from the overheating of the cables. It is recommended that a separate circuit be used for this appliance, as well as a receptacle that cannot be disconnected with a switch. Do not use an extension cable. WARNING REPLACING ELECTRICAL CABLE If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by our service center or qualified LG technician to avoid any risk. Do not extend or modify the power cord length, damage the power cord may cause electric shock or damage the unit. 3