LG LHSXS2706
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LG LHSXS2706 maintenance schedule and special situations.
Maintenance schedule
| Item | Interval | Owner action |
|---|---|---|
| Clean refrigerator and freezer interiors | once a month | Disconnect power, remove removable storage parts, and hand-clean with a soft cloth or sponge and mild detergent in warm water. Rinse and dry the cleaned surfaces. |
| Replace water filter | Approximately every six months. | Remove the old cartridge and fit the specified replacement as directed. Follow the manual’s flushing or initial-output disposal instructions, then reset its filter indicator where specified. |
| Allow automatic defrost cycle to finish | Allow the automatic defrost pause to finish before judging the normal cooling operation, as the troubleshooting section directs. | |
| Clean or replace a dirty or damaged door gasket | Clean or replace the gasket when the troubleshooting table identifies a dirty, worn, cracked or poorly fitted seal. | |
| Clear ice-bin or dispenser-passage blockage | Clear the blockage by the manual’s prescribed ice-bin or rubber-spatula method. Do not use sharp tools or place hands in the mechanism. | |
| Check water in defrost drain pan | Check the troubleshooting explanation for water collecting during defrost or humid weather; allow normal evaporation and investigate only the abnormal condition identified. |
Special situations
| Item | Interval | Owner action |
|---|---|---|
| Wipe up spills | immediately | Wipe up spills promptly using the cleaning materials permitted in the manual. |
| Clean door liners and gaskets | Use a soft cloth or sponge and mild detergent in warm water. Avoid the waxes, strong detergents, bleach and petroleum-based cleaners prohibited for these parts. | |
| Clean condenser area | Vacuum the condenser cover and vents with a brush or crevice attachment. Do not remove the condenser-area cover. | |
| Replace water filter when performance or rated capacity requires it | When the water dispenser output decreases. | Remove the old cartridge and fit the specified replacement as directed. Follow the manual’s flushing or initial-output disposal instructions, then reset its filter indicator where specified. |
| Prepare ice maker and water supply for vacation | Switch off the ice maker and shut off the water supply as directed for an extended absence. Empty the ice bin when the manual calls for it. | |
| Drain water system before freezing conditions | Have the water supply system drained as directed before ambient temperatures can fall below freezing. Use a qualified technician when the manual specifies one. | |
| Clean ice storage bin when ice develops an odor | Empty and clean the ice storage bin when the troubleshooting guidance identifies it as the source of odor or off-taste. Follow the manual’s cleaning instructions. | |
| Clean dispenser outlets and drip tray | frequently | Wipe the outlets and tray with the cloth and cleaning method specified in the manual; remove the tray first where instructed. |
| Replace water filter when output decreases | When the water dispenser output decreases. | Replace the specified cartridge and perform the stated flushing procedure. |
| Refresh reusable deodorizer when odors require it | If this model has the reusable deodorizer shown in the manual, remove it as directed and dry it in sunlight or with a hair dryer. Do not wash it with water where the manual prohibits that. |
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