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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 pull it 

 

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straight out from the outlet.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a 

 

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similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard. 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 before 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 power 

 

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cord.
Prior to use, ensure that you are connecting this product to a dedicated, grounded electrical outlet 

 

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rated for use with this product (115V, 60Hz, AC only). 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 the unit falling.

 

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Use

DO NOT allow children to climb, stand, or hang on the refrigerator doors or on the shelves in the 

 

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refrigerator. They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves.
Do not hang on to or place heavy objects on the refrigerator’s dispenser. 

 

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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 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), ensure adequate ventilation and contact an authorized service 

 

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center before resuming 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. Ensure adequate 

 

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ventilation and contact an authorized service center.
Do not use or place flammable substances (chemicals, medicine, cosmetics, etc) near the refrigerator 

 

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or store them inside the refrigerator. Do not place the refrigerator in the vicinity of flammable gas. 
Do not overfill or pack items too tightly into door bins. Doing so may cause damage to the bin or 

 

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personal injury if items are removed with excessive force.  

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:

Summary of Contents for LPXS30866D

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR Please read this owner s manual thoroughly before operating and keep it handy for reference at all times LPXS30866D www lg com ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL ...

Page 2: ... In Door Ice Bin 26 Detaching the In Door Ice Bin 26 Assembling the In Door Ice Bin 27 Automatic Icemaker 29 Ice and Water Dispenser 30 Storing Food 30 Food Preservation Location 31 Food Storage Tips 31 Storing Frozen Food 32 Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves 32 Detaching the Shelf 32 Assembling the Shelf 33 Using the Folding Shelf 33 When Closing the Door 34 Big Fresh Zone 34 Removing the Big Fr...

Page 3: ... more than 60 seconds a warning alarm sounds at 30 second intervals until it is closed Ice Plus Ice production can be increased by approximately 20 percent when the freezer section is maintained at the coldest temperature for a 24 hour period Auto Closing Hinge The refrigerator doors close automatically with a slight push The door only closes automatically when it is open at an angle less than 30 ...

Page 4: ...with this product 115V 60Hz AC only 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 the unit falling y y Use DO NOT allow children to climb stand or hang on the refrigerator doors or on the shelves in the y y refrigerator They could damage the refrigerator and seriously inju...

Page 5: ...m or with the heating element that releases the cubes Do not place fingers or hands on the automatic ice making mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in When dispensing ice from the dispenser do not use crystal ceramics y y Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment with wet or damp hands when your y y refrigerator is in operation Do not put glass containers glass bottles or s...

Page 6: ... not store articles on the top of the appliance y y Maintenance Do not use strong detergents like wax or thinners for cleaning Clean with a soft cloth y y Wipe foreign objects such as dust and water off the prongs of the power plug and contact y y areas regularly Do not store disassemble or repair the refrigerator by yourself y y Remove any dust or foreign matter from the power plug pins y y Do no...

Page 7: ...l Refrigerator Exterior LED Display Displays the refrigerator and freezer s target temperature the water filter condition and the dispenser status Door in Door Release Button Refrigerator Preserves food Freezer Preserves frozen food Control Panel Sets the refrigerator and freezer temperatures the water filter condition and the dispenser mode Filtered Water and Ice Dispenser Dispenses purified wate...

Page 8: ...y products Refrigerator Bin Freezer Bin Big Fresh Zone Big Fresh Zone Freezer Bin EasyReach You can store small items or defrost an item Freezer Drawer Freezer Drawer Indoor Ice Bin Ice cubes are automatically produced Door In Door Case A convenient storage area for frequently used items that require easy access Cheese Butter Bin Cheese butter and Condiment bins that are specially designed for the...

Page 9: ...on instructions first after purchasing this product or transporting it to another location Note Connect to potable water supply only 1 Unpacking your refrigerator 4 Connecting the water supply and water line 2 Choosing the proper location 5 Leveling and Door Alignment 3 Disassembling Assembling ...

Page 10: ...duct improvements Bottom freezer refrigerator model LPXS30866D Description French door refrigerator Electrical requirements 115 VAC 60 Hz Min Max Water pressure 20 120 psi 138 827 kPa Dimensions 35 7 8 W X 36 3 8 D X 70 1 2 H 49 3 4 D w door open 912 mm W X 923 mm D X 1790 mm H 1263 mm D w door open Net weight 344 lb 156 kg ...

Page 11: ...emove tape or glue These products can damage the surface of your refrigerator Refrigerator shelves are installed in the shipping position Please reinstall shelves according to your individual storage needs The refrigerator should always be plugged y y into its own individual properly grounded electrical outlet rated for 115 Volts 60 Hz AC only and fused at 15 or 20 amperes This provides the best p...

Page 12: ... least 2 inches 5 08 cm between the back of the refrigerator and the wall Removing Assembling the Doors 2 5 08 cm 24 61 cm Removing the Left Refrigerator Door 1 The water supply is connected to the upper right part of the rear surface of the refrigerator Remove the ring in the joint area Hold the water supply connection and gently push the Collet to detach the water supply line as shown in Note De...

Page 13: ...he middle hinge pin and remove the door Caution Place the door inside facing up on a non scratching surface Removing the Right Refrigerator Door 1 Remove the top hinge cover screw Lift the hook not visible located at the bottom of the front side of the cover with a flat head screwdriver 2 Detach the wire harness Caution When lifting the hinge free of the hinge lever latch be careful that the door ...

Page 14: ...sing it from the lower hinge 3 Tighten the inner hinge bolt Removing the Freezer Doors 1 Remove the inner hinge bolt 2 Twist the hinge to raise the pivoting end so that the door can be lifted off Assembling the Freezer Doors 1 Lower the door onto the lower hinge pin 2 Position the middle hinge pin in place to hold the door and insert the inner hinge bolt Lower hinge Lower hinge ...

Page 15: ... as shown in the figure 2 Fit the hinge over the hinge lever latch and slot it into place Rotate the lever counterclockwise to secure the hinge Assembling the Right Refrigerator Door Hinge Lever Latch 4 Make sure that the door switch located inside the cover is tightly connected Position the cover in its place Insert and tighten the cover screw 3 Connect the wire harness ...

Page 16: ...d fasten the hinge Assembling the Left Refrigerator Door 3 Connect all the wire harnesses Hinge Lever Latch 4 Push the water supply tube into the hole on the top case and pull it through the backplate 5 Hold the water supply connection and gently push in the collet to connect the water supply line as shown in Insert the tube at least 5 8 inch 15 mm into the connector 6 Make sure that the door swit...

Page 17: ... water damage Water hammer water banging in the pipes in house plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator parts and can lead to water leakage or flooding Call a qualified plumber to correct water hammer before installing the water supply line to the refrigerator If you use your refrigerator before connecting the water line make sure the icemaker power switch is in the OFF O position Caution Do not ...

Page 18: ...s must be in accordance y y with local plumbing code requirements What You Will Need Copper Tubing y y in outer diameter to connect the refrigerator to the water supply Be sure both ends of the tubing are cut square To determine how y y much tubing you need measure the distance from the water valve on the back of the refrigerator to the water supply pipe Then add 8 feet 2 4 m Be sure there is suff...

Page 19: ... production or smaller cubes WARNING When using any electrical device such as a power drill during installation be sure the device is battery powered double insulated or grounded in a manner that will prevent the hazard of electric shock 4 FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe clamp Pipe Clamp Saddle Type Shutoff Valve Vertical Cold Water Pipe Note ...

Page 20: ...onnection as far as possible While holding the tubing tighten the fitting Tubing Clamp in Tubing in Compression Nut Refrigerator Connection Ferrule sleeve Saddle Type Shutoff Valve Packing Nut Outlet Valve Compression Nut Ferrule sleeve 10 TURN THE WATER ON AT THE SHUTOFF VALVE Tighten any connections that leak 11 PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR Arrange the coil of tubing so that it does not vibrate agai...

Page 21: ...r installing plug the refrigerator s power cord into a 3 prong grounded outlet and push the refrigerator into the final position Your refrigerator has two front leveling legs one on the right and one on the left Adjust the legs to alter the tilt from front to back or side to side If your refrigerator seems unsteady or you want the doors to close more easily adjust the refrigerator s tilt using the...

Page 22: ...ng nut 2 Use the narrower side of the spanner to turn the adjustment hinge pin clockwise or counterclockwise and adjust the gap difference between the refrigerator and the freezer door 3 After the door heights are adjusted completely tighten the locking nut by turning it counterclockwise Caution Do not adjust the hinge pin height level too much The hinge pin can fall out Range of height adjustment...

Page 23: ...or to malfunction Turn off the icemaker if the refrigerator is not yet connected to the water supply Turn off the automatic icemaker and then plug the power plug of the refrigerator into the grounded electrical outlet This is applicable only to certain models Caution Putting food in the refrigerator before it has cooled could cause the food to spoil or a bad odor could linger inside the refrigerat...

Page 24: ...zer Temperature Indicates the set temperature of the freezer compartment in Celsius C or Fahrenheit F To change the temperature mode from F to C or vice versa press and hold the Refrigerator and Freezer temperature buttons simultaneously for approximately five seconds The temperature indication on the display window switches between Celsius and Fahrenheit Fresh Air Filter The Fresh Air Filter help...

Page 25: ...lay and the Lock function is now enabled To disable the y y Lock function press and hold the Lock button for approximately three seconds Caution Display Mode For Store Use Only The Display Mode disables all cooling in the refrigerator and freezer sections to conserve energy while on display in a retail store When activated OFF will display on the control panel and the display will remain on for 20...

Page 26: ...ay result in damage or personal injury The icemaker will stop producing ice when y y the in door ice bin is full If you need more ice empty the ice bin into the extra ice bin in the freezer compartment During use the ice can become uneven causing the icemaker to misread the amount of ice cubes and stop producing ice Shaking the ice bin to level the ice within it can reduce this problem Storing can...

Page 27: ... the in door ice bin y y is full When full the in door ice bin holds approximately 6 to 8 12 16 oz glasses of ice Foreign substances or frost on the auto shutoff y y feeler arm can interrupt ice production Make sure the feeler arm is clean at all times for proper operation To increase ice production use the Ice Plus y y function The function increases both ice making and freezing capabilities Auto...

Page 28: ...nce may be affected Keep the glass at a proper distance from y y the ice outlet A glass held too close to the outlet may prevent ice from dispensing To avoid personal injury keep hands out of y y the ice door and passage Never remove the dispenser cover y y If ice or water dispenses unexpectedly turn y y off the water supply and contact a qualified service center Caution When You Should Turn the I...

Page 29: ...ispenser will not operate when y y either of the refrigerator doors are open If dispensing water or ice into a container y y with a small opening place it as close to the dispenser as possible Some dripping may occur after y y dispensing Hold your cup beneath the dispenser for a few seconds after dispensing to catch all of the drops Caution Throw away the first few batches of ice about 24 cubes Th...

Page 30: ...r freezer drawer is opened too often warm air may penetrate the refrigerator y y and raise its temperature It can also increase the cost to run the appliance Do not overfill or pack items too tightly into door bins Doing so may cause damage to the bin or y y personal injury if items are removed with excessive force The temperature inside the EasyReach is slightly lower than in the shelf or door bi...

Page 31: ...skins carrots peppers Place in plastic bags or plastic container and store in crisper Fish Store fresh fish and shellfish in the freezer section if they are not being consumed the same day of purchase It is recommended to consume fresh fish and shellfish the same day purchased Leftovers Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or aluminum foil or store in plastic containers with tight lids Storing Frozen...

Page 32: ...rs y y Containers without tight lids y y Wax paper or wax coated freezer wrap y y Thin semi permeable wrap y y Adjusting the Refrigerator Shelves The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet your individual storage needs Your model may have either glass or wire shelves Adjusting the shelves to fit items of different heights will make finding the exact item you want easier Doing so will ...

Page 33: ...s shelves with y y warm water while they are cold Shelves may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes or impact Glass shelves are heavy Use special y y care when removing them Caution To reduce the risk of door scratches y y and breaking the center door mullion make sure that the refrigerator door mullion is always folded in The door alarm will sound every 30 y y seconds if the door remains...

Page 34: ...removing and assembling the drawers Big Fresh Zone Removing the Big Fresh Zone Drawer 1 Pull the drawer out to full extension 2 Lift the front of the drawer up to remove it from its guides and pull straight out Assembling the Big Fresh Zone Drawer 1 Slightly tilt up the front of the drawer and insert the rollers on the sides into the guides 2 Gently push the drawer in while lowering it into place ...

Page 35: ...helves Remove all contents from the Fresh Zone drawers 2 Lift the Fresh Zone drawers with both hands and gently pull them toward you 3 Grabbing the back of the Fresh Zone compartment with one hand tilt the compartment up and then remove it while tilted Assembling the Fresh Zone compartment 1 Lift the Fresh Zone compartment at an angle and place it into the refrigerator compartment 2 Lift the Fresh...

Page 36: ...ger eggs They can be broken if the cover is not completely closed and the drawer above is pushed in See illustration above to remove and y y assemble the EasyReach for cleaning Store foods like tofu celery or lettuce y y which have high water content or freeze easily on the interior shelves at the front Dairy Corner You can store dairy products such as butter cheese etc Note If you close the refri...

Page 37: ...ttom to remove it 2 Hold the bottom of the Dairy Corner and raise it up to remove it 3 Move the EasyLift bin to the top of the compartment where the Dairy Corner was removed 1 To remove the Door in Door case lift up and pull out Removing the Door In Door Compartment To remove the door bins hold both ends of the bin and lift up the front part of the bin To assemble reverse the removal y y instructi...

Page 38: ... or down to avoid damaging the bin or food containers Caution The drawers are heavy Always use two y y hands when removing or assembling the drawers to avoid product damage or personal injury Always open the freezer doors completely y y before removing or assembling the drawers Freezer Drawer Use the upper compartments to store packaged frozen foods and frequently used foods Use the lower compartm...

Page 39: ...es in the freezer compartment 2 Gently push the drawer in while lowering it into place Refrigerator Freezer Door Bins You can store small packaged frozen food in the freezer door bins or small packaged refrigerated food or beverages in the refrigerator door bins such as milk water juice beer etc Do not store ice cream or foods intended for long term storage in the Freezer Door Bins To remove the d...

Page 40: ...rm 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 dete...

Page 41: ...ld the Air Filter button for three seconds to reset the filter sensor Replacing the Fresh Air Filter It is recommended that you replace the air filter Approximately every six months y y When the CHANGE FILTER light turns on y y 1 Remove the Old Filter Turn the filter cover to the left to detach it from the refrigerator wall The filter is located on the inside of the filter cover Remove the filter ...

Page 42: ...ht end of the water filter out of the compartment and then grasp and rotate the filter counterclockwise to remove it from the filter head Note Replacing the water filter could cause a small amount of water to drain Place a cup under the filter head to catch any water Note This refrigerator does not require a filter bypass plug when the filter is not in place 2 Replace with a new water filter Inser...

Page 43: ...5 to 1 0 µm 5 600 000 pts mL At least 10 000 particles mL 99 3 73 000 pts ml N A 85 Asbestos 170 MFL 107 to 108 MFL fibers greater than 10 µm in length 99 1MLF N A 99 Atrazine 0 0087 mg L 0 009 mg L 10 94 2 0 0005 mg L 0 003 mg L N A Benzene 0 017 mg L 0 015 mg L 10 97 0 0 0005 mg L 0 005 mg L N A Carbofuran 0 073 mg L 0 08 mg L 10 98 8 0 001 mg L 0 04 mg L N A Lindane 0 002 mg L 0 002 mg L 10 98 ...

Page 44: ... filterable cysts Caution Please note that water could leak while replacing the filter which could result in property damage To reduce the risk associated with property damage due to water leakage Read and follow y y Use Instructions before installation and use of this system Installation y y must comply with existing state or local plumbing codes Protect filter from freezing y y Drain filter when...

Page 45: ...45 MAINTENANCE ENGLISH California Department of Public Health Certification 14 3015 ...

Page 46: ...0 243 0000 Only use the Smart Diagnosis feature when instructed to do so by the LG call center agent The transmission sounds that you will hear are normal and sound similar to a fax machine Smart Diagnosis cannot be activated unless your refrigerator is connected to power If your refrigerator is unable to turn on then troubleshooting must be done without using Smart Diagnosis Using Smart Diagnosis...

Page 47: ...ore operating time but use less energy due to more efficient technology Refrigerator was recently plugged in or power restored The refrigerator will take up to 24 hours to cool completely Door opened often or a large amount of food hot food was added Adding food and opening the door warms the refrigerator requiring the compressor to run longer in order to cool the refrigerator back down In order t...

Page 48: ... The refrigerator should not be operated in temperatures above 110 F A large amount of food or hot food was added to either compartment Adding food warms the compartment requiring the cooling system to run Allowing hot food to cool to room temperature before putting it in the refrigerator will reduce this effect Doors not closed correctly See the Doors will not close correctly or pop open section ...

Page 49: ...densation and frost Food is freezing in the refrigerator compartment Food with high water content was placed near an air vent Rearrange items with high water content away from air vents Refrigerator temperature control is set incorrectly If the temperature is too cold adjust the control one increment at a time and wait for the temperature to stabilize Refer to the Setting the Controls section for ...

Page 50: ...sary to contact a plumber Water filter has been exhausted It is recommended that you replace the water filter Approximately every six months When the water filter indicator turns on When the water dispenser output decreases When the ice cubes are smaller than normal Low house water supply pressure The water pressure must be 20 120 psi or 138 827 kPa or 1 4 8 4 kgf cm on models without a water filt...

Page 51: ...ezer compartment for normal ice production is 0 F If the freezer temperature is warmer ice production will be affected Dispensing water slowly Water filter has been exhausted It is recommended that you replace the water filter Approximately every six months When the water filter indicator turns on When the water dispenser output decreases When the ice cubes are smaller than normal Reverse osmosis ...

Page 52: ... up to 90 minutes before additional ice is available and approximately 24 hours to completely refill the bin Icemaker is not making ice Refrigerator was recently installed or icemaker recently connected It may take up to 24 hours for each compartment to reach the desired temperature and for the icemaker to begin making ice Icemaker not turned on Locate the Ice On Off button on the display and conf...

Page 53: ...r doors are not closed properly Water will not dispense if any of the refrigerator doors are left open Water filter has been recently removed or replaced After the water filter is replaced dispense 2 5 gallons of water flush for approximately 5 minutes to remove trapped air and contaminants from the system Do not dispense the entire 2 5 gallon amount continuously Depress and release the dispenser ...

Page 54: ...tallation for the water storage tank to cool completely The water dispenser has been used recently and the storage tank was exhausted Depending on your specific model the water storage capacity will range from approximately 20 to 30 oz Dispenser has not been used for several hours If the dispenser has not been used for several hours the first glass dispensed may be warm Discard the first 10 oz Ref...

Page 55: ...mal Operation Refrigerator is not resting solidly on the floor Floor is weak or uneven or leveling legs need to be adjusted See the Door Alignment section Refrigerator with linear compressor was jarred while running Normal Operation Whooshing Evaporator fan motor is circulating air through the refrigerator and freezer compartments Normal Operation Air is being forced over the condenser by the cond...

Page 56: ...cult to open The gaskets are dirty or sticky Clean the gaskets and the surfaces that they touch Rub a thin coat of appliance polish or kitchen wax on the gaskets after cleaning Door was recently closed When you open the door warmer air enters the refrigerator As the warm air cools it can create a vacuum If the door is hard to open wait one minute to allow the air pressure to equalize then see if i...

Page 57: ...ITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO THE EXTENT ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS REQUIRED BY LAW IT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIOD ABOVE NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR ITS U S DISTRIBUTOR SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL INDIRECT SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOST REVENUES OR PROFITS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE WHETHER BASED IN CON...

Page 58: ...n or if it is used for other than the intended purpose or any water leakage where the unit was not properly installed 8 Damage or failure caused by incorrect electrical current voltage or plumbing codes commercial or industrial use or use of accessories components or consumable cleaning products that are not approved by LG 9 Damage caused by transportation and handling including scratches dents ch...

Page 59: ... SHALL BE BINDING ON LG CANADA LG CANADA DOES NOT AUTHORIZE ANY PERSON TO CREATE OR ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER WARRANTY OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT TO THE EXTENT THAT ANY WARRANTY OR CONDITION IS IMPLIED BY LAW IT IS LIMITED TO THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIOD ABOVE LG CANADA THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL SPECIAL DIRECT OR I...

Page 60: ... purpose or resulting from any water leakage due to improper installation 8 Damage or Product failure caused by incorrect electrical current voltage or plumbing codes commercial or industrial use or use of accessories components or cleaning products that are not approved by LG Canada 9 Damage caused by transportation and handling including scratches dents chips and or other damage to the finish of...

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