LG GF24BG series Owner's Manual page 6

5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.
To reduce the risk of re, electric shock, or personal injury when using your product, basic
safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
 This product is not to be used for special purposes such as the storage of medicine or test
materials or for use on ships, etc.
 Unplug the power plug before cleaning or repairing the refrigerator.
 When you replace the light bulb in the refrigerator, unplug the refrigerator or turn o the
power.
 Do not modify or extend the power cord.
 Do not use a dryer to dry the interior. Do not light a candle to remove interior odors.
 For your safety, this appliance must be properly grounded. Have the wall outlet and the circuit
checked by a quali ed electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.
 Do not use an outlet that can be turned o with a switch. Do not use an extension cord. It is
the user's responsibility to replace a standard 2-prong wall outlet with a standard 3-prong wall
outlet.
 Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power
cord.
 Do not use an adapter plug and plug the power plug into a multi-outlet extension cord.
 Disconnect the power cord immediately if you hear a noise, smell a strange odor or detect
smoke coming from the appliance.
 Turn the power o if water or dust penetrates into the refrigerator. Call a service agent.
 Do not disassemble or modify the refrigerator.
 Do not put hands, feet, or metal objects below or behind the refrigerator.
 Do not operate the refrigerator or touch the power cord with wet hands.
 In refrigerators with automatic icemakers, avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector
mechanism or with the heating element that releases the cubes. Do not place ngers 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.
 Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment with wet or damp hands, when
your refrigerator is in operation.
 Do not put glass containers, glass bottles or soda in the freezer.
 This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensor y or ment al capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given super vision or instruction concerning the use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
 Do not refreeze frozen food that has thawed completely. Doing so may result in a serious
health issue.
 I f yo u a r e t h r ow i n g
coolant is removed for proper disposal by a quali ed servicer. If you release CFC/
HCFC coolant, you may be
environmental law.
 Junked or abandoned refrigerators are dangerous, even if they are sitting for only a few days.
When disposing of the refrigerator, remove the packing materials from the door or take o
the doors but leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.
If the refrigerator is connected to a circuit protected by fuses, use time delay fuses.
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