LG LFX28968 Series, Owner'S Manual

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4 IMPORTANT SAFETy INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.
This guide contains many important safety messages. Always read and obey all safety messages.
WARNING
You can be killed or seriously injured if you do not follow instructions.
CAUTION
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate injury, or product damage.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using your product, basic safety
precautions should be followed, including the following.
Power
NEVER unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and
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pull it straight out from the outlet.
Immediately repair or replace all power cords that have become frayed or otherwise
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damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at
either the plug or connector end.
Do not use an uncertified power outlet.
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Unplug the power plug immediately in the event of a blackout or thunderstorm.
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Plug in the power plug with the power cord facing downward.
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Installation
Contact an authorized service center when you install or relocate the refrigerator.
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When moving your refrigerator away from the wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the
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power cord.
Connect this product to a dedicated grounded electric outlet conforming with the rating prior
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to use. It is the user’s responsibility to replace a standard 2-prong wall outlet with a standard
3-prong wall outlet.
Do not install the refrigerator where there may be a danger of falling.
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Use
DO NOT allow children to climb, stand, or hang on the refrigerator doors or shelves in the
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refrigerator. They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves.
Do not place heavy objects on the dispenser of the refrigerator or hang onto it.
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Do not place heavy or dangerous objects (bottles with liquid) on the refrigerator.
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Do not put live animals inside of the refrigerator.
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Do not allow children to climb into the product when it is in use.
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In the event of a gas leak (propane/LPG), ventilate sufficiently and contact an authorized
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service center before use. Do not touch or disassemble the electric outlet of the refrigerator.
In the event of a refrigerant leak, move flammable objects away from the refrigerator.
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Ventilate sufficiently and contact an authorized service center.
Do not use or place flammable substances (chemicals, medicine, cosmetics, etc) near the
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refrigerator or store them inside the refrigerator. Do not place the refrigerator in the vicinity
of flammable gas.
This is the safety alert symbol. It alerts you to safety messages that inform you of
hazards that can kill or hurt you or others, or cause damage to the product.
All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the hazard
signal word WARNING or CAUTION. These words mean: