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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
ENGLISH
• Refrigerant leaking out of the pipes could ignite or cause an 
explosion.
• The amount of refrigerant in your particular appliance is shown on 
the identification plate inside the appliance.
Installation
• This appliance should only be transported by two or more people 
holding the appliance securely.
• Install the appliance on a firm and level floor.
• Do not install the appliance in a damp and dusty place. Do not install 
or store the appliance in any outdoor area, or any area that is subject 
to weathering conditions such as direct sunlight, wind, rain, or 
temperatures below freezing.
• Do not place the appliance in direct sunlight or expose it to the heat 
from heating appliances such as stoves or heaters.
• Be careful not to expose the rear of the appliance when installing.
• Install the appliance in a place where it is easy to unplug the power 
plug of the appliance.
•  In the event that a door needs to be removed to pass the unit through 
a doorway, be careful not to let the appliance door fall during 
assembly or disassembly.
• Be careful not to pinch, crush, or damage the power cable during 
assembly or disassembly of the appliance door.
• Be careful not to point the power plug up or let the appliance lean 
against the power plug.
• Do not connect a plug adapter or other accessories to the power 
plug.
• Do not modify or extend the power cable.
•  Ensure that the outlet socket is properly grounded, and that the earth 
pin on the power cord is not damaged or removed from the power 
plug. For more details on grounding, inquire at an LG Electronics 
customer information centre.