How to turn off LG refrigerator for cleaning

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• 08/17/2022

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3. LG Top Mount Refrigerator Care & Clean

Quick step by step Instructions

1. Unplug the Unit.

   Before you begin to clean the unit, unplug it from the power outlet. Place any items that will disturb the cleaning in a cooler with ice.

2. Clean with soft sponge and detergent.

   Use a soft clean sponge or cloth and mild detergent to clean the refrigerator. Do not use steel wool or any types of abrasive cleaners. For stainless steel exteriors, use commercial stainless steel cleaner and ensure to follow the manufacturer's instructions.

3. Remove detachable parts.

   Pull out all removable parts such as shelves and bins. Allow them to warm up to room temperature before you start to clean them. If they are directly exposed to warm or hot water in the fridge (especially when cold), they could crack or break from thermal shock

4. Clean the door gasket.

   The door gaskets should be cleaned regularly to ensure that the doors make a tight seal.

   Some french door models have additional gaskets in the door

   
   

5. Replace the water filter.

   Replace the water filter approximately every 6 months. Some models also come with a fresh air filter. For more information and how to order water or fresh air filter, please visit our Kitchen Accessories page.

   Replace using only LG Brand filters that are not expired. Avoid using Non-LG Brand Water filter and Using a water filter for more than recommended period (6 months)

   Use of consumable products that are NOT Authorized by LG is not covered under Warranty

   LG recommends replacing the water filter every six months. If you have been using the filter for more than 6 months issues caused by this are not covered under Warranty

6. How to remove odor.

   To help remove odors from the refrigerator's interior you can wash the inside with a mixture of backing soda and warm water. Mix 2 tablespoons of baking soda with 1 quarter of water. Allow the baking soda to completely dissolve into the mixture to prevent scratching the surface of the refrigerator.

7. Clean the back coil *

   The last part that may need maintenance is to clean the back coils, however LG recommends this to be done by a professional to avoid personal injury. For assistance, please refer to Request a Repair page.

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Care and Maintenance

Before Cleaning

Exterior

Interior

Caution

After Cleaning

Warning

Be sure to unplug the power.

If you want to take out an opti fresh zone drawer of a

refrigerator, Take out the drawer after remove a basket

in front of drawer.

Clean the outside of the fridge-freezer with a soft cloth

soaked with hot water or liquid detergent. If you use a

detergent, be sure to wipe it with a clean wet cloth.

If snow layer more than 3mm forms in the freezing

compartment or cooling compartment.

It can be removed with the plastic spatula, included in the

delivery set, the refrigerator should be unplugged for

defrosting and clean.

To clean the interior freezer room easily.

Above all things draw off a middle freezer

drawer and empty the rest of freezer

drawers before defrosting.

The snow layer hinders cold transfer to

products, increases cooling time and reduces quality of

products, raising power consumption.

It is prohibited to use metal objects for snow layer removal.

It is recommended to clean the freezing compartment after

each defrosting, but at least twice a year.

It is prohibited to scrape the surface of an freezing

evaporator with metal and sharp objects for snow layer

removal.

Check that the power cord is not damaged, power plug

has not overheated, and that the power plug is tightly

inserted into the outlet.

Be sure to dry the appliance with a cloth after washing

it with water.

Do not use abrasive, petroleum, benzene, thinner,

hydrochloride acid, boiling water, rough brush, etc, as

they may damage parts of the fridge-freezer.

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