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Notes for Cleaning
• When removing a shelf or drawer from inside the appliance, remove all stored foods from the shelf
or drawer to prevent injury or damage to the appliance.
− Otherwise, injury may occur due to the weight of stored foods.
• If cleaning the outside air vents of the appliance by means of vacuuming, then the power cord
should be unplugged from the outlet to avoid any static discharge that can damage the electronics
or cause an electric shock.
• Detach the shelves and drawers and clean them with water, and then dry them sufficiently, before
replacing them.
• Regularly wipe the door gaskets with a wet soft towel.
• Door basket spills and stains should be cleaned as they can compromise storage ability of the
basket and could even be damaged.
• After cleaning, check if the power cable is damaged, warm or improperly plugged.
• Keep the air vents on the exterior of the appliance clean.
− Blocked air vents can cause fire or appliance damage.
• When cleaning the inside or outside of the appliance, do not wipe it with a rough brush, toothpaste,
or flammable materials. Do not use cleaning agents containing flammable substances.
− This may cause discoloration or damage to the appliance.
− Flammable substances: alcohol (ethanol, methanol, isopropyl alcohol, isobutyl alcohol, etc.),
thinner, bleach, benzene, flammable liquid, abrasive, etc.
• For the appliance exterior, use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Do
not use abrasive or harsh cleaners. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.
• Never clean the shelves or containers in the dishwasher.
− The parts may become deformed due to the heat.
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Regularly clean surfaces that can come in contact with food.
• If the appliance is equipped with an LED lamp, do not remove lamp cover and LED lamp in any
attempt to repair or service it. Please, contact an LG Electronics customer information centre.
Disposal of Your Old Appliance
• This crossed-out wheeled bin symbol indicates that waste electrical and electronic
products (WEEE) should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste
stream.
• Old electrical products can contain hazardous substances so correct disposal
of your old appliance will help prevent potential negative consequences for the
environment and human health. Your old appliance may contain reusable parts
that could be used to repair other products, and other valuable materials that
can be recycled to conserve limited resources.
• You can take your appliance either to the shop where you purchased the product,
or contact your local government waste office for details of your nearest authorised
WEEE collection point. For the most up to date information for your country please
see www.lg.com/global/recycling.
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