Important Safety Instructions - LG LTCS20120 Series Owner's Manual

This manual contains several important safety notices. Always read and obey all of the following safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol is a warning to potential dangers that could cause death, injury or
damage to you, others or the product. All safety messages will follow after this warning symbol and the word
"DANGER", "CAUTION" or "WARNING". These words mean:
DANGER
You may be killed or suffer fatal damage if you do not follow instructions.
WARNING
You may be killed or seriously injured if you do not follow instructions.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor injury or damage to the product.
All safety messages inform you of potential danger, advise you on how to reduce the risk of injury and tell you what can
occur if the instructions are not followed.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or personal injury, the following precaution measures should be followed:
• Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
• Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended
by the manufacturer.
• Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type
recommended by the manufacturer.
• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
• Do not light a candle to remove odors in the refrigerator.
• In the event of a gas leak (propane/LPG), ensure the area is adequately ventilated and contact an authorized service
center before resuming use. Do not touch the refrigerator or power cord of the refrigerator.
• NEVER disconnect the refrigerator by pulling the power cord, always grip the plug firmly and disconnect it directly from the outlet.
• Immediately repair or replace all faulty or damaged service cables. Do not use cords that have cracks or abrasion
damage on the length of the cord or on the plug.
• When moving your refrigerator, take care not to roll over the electrical cord.
•DO NOT store or use gasoline or other combustible liquids or vapors in proximity with this or any other electrical appliance.
•DO NOT permit children to climb, stand or swing from the doors or shelves of the refrigerator. This can cause serious
injury to them and damage to the product.
• Keep your fingers away from areas in which they can become caught, such as the doors, hinges and cabinets. Be
careful closing the doors when children are near.
• Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning or repairing. NOTE: We strongly recommend that any repair services be
performed by a qualified professional.
• Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, unplug the refrigerator or shut down the circuit breaker to avoid contact with
a live wire (the bulb could break while being replaced). NOTE: Setting the control to the OFF position does not discon-
nect the power from the light bulb circuit.
If disposing of a refrigerator, make sure the refrigerant and insulation foam are removed for proper disposal by a quali-
fied servicer.
• If you release the refrigerant or throw away the insulation foam, you may be fined or imprisoned in accordance with the
relevant environmental law. Insulation foam contains flammable blowing gas.
• Do not keep bottles in the freezer compartment, they could explode after freezing and cause damage.
• For your safety, this product should be properly grounded. Have a qualified professional check the electrical circuit
and outlet to ensure a proper ground connection.
• Read all instructions before utilizing the product. Utilize this product only as explicitly expressed in this guide.
• Once the refrigerator is operating, avoid touching cold surfaces of the freezer with damp or wet hands; the skin could
become adhered to these surfaces.
• In refrigerators with an automatic ice dispenser, avoid contact with moving parts of the ejector mechanism or with the
heating mechanism that discharges the cubes. DO NOT place your fingers or hands in the ice dispenser mechanism
while the refrigerator is connected.
• DO NOT refreeze foods which have already thawed. The Department of Agriculture of the United States, in your Bulle-
tin of Home and Gardens No. 69 establishes that:
"...You can refreeze food that has thawed if they contain ice crystals or are cold and below 40 °F (4 °C)".
"...Ground beef, perishable food or seafood that is discolored or has an unpleasant odor should not be frozen or
consumed. Consumption of melted ice cream should also be avoided. If the odor or color of food is questionable,
discard it. The food may be dangerous to consume".
"Partial thawing or refreezing reduces the quality of the food, especially fruit, vegetables and prepared meals. The quality
of red meat is less affected than that of other foods. Use refrozen products as soon as possible in order to
maintain their quality".
• Do not store any living animal inside your refrigerator.
RISK OF FIRE AND FLAMMABLE MATERIALS
This appliance contains a small amount of isobutane refrigerant (R600a), which is combustible. When
transporting and installing the appliance, care should be taken to ensure that no parts of the refrigerating
circuit are damaged. Refrigerant squirting out of the pipes could ignite orcause an eye injury. If a leak is
detected, avoid any naked flames or potential sources of ignition and air the room in which the appliance
is standing for several minutes.
In order to avoid the creation of a flammable gas air mixture if a leak in the refrigerating circuit occurs, the size of the
room in which the appliance may be sited depends on the amount of refrigerant used. The room must be 10.8 square
feet (1 square meter) in size for every 8g of R600a refrigerant inside the appliance. The amount of refrigerant in your
particular appliance is shown on the identification plate inside the appliance. Never start up an appliance showing any
signs of damage. If in doubt, consult your dealer.

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