LG LMNS14420 maintenance schedule and special situations.
| Item | Interval | Owner action |
|---|---|---|
| Clean condenser area | at least twice a year | Vacuum the condenser cover and vents with a brush or crevice attachment. Do not remove the condenser-area cover. |
| Allow automatic defrost cycle to finish | 30 minutes | Allow the automatic defrost pause to finish before judging the normal cooling operation, as the troubleshooting section directs. |
| Wax painted metal exterior surfaces when applicable | at least twice a year | Apply appliance wax to painted exterior metal as directed. Do not wax plastic parts; follow the separate stainless-steel cleaning instructions for stainless finishes. |
| 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. | |
| Dry and reuse fresh-air deodorizing filter | Remove the shelf and filter as directed, dry the reusable filter with a hair dryer or sunlight, and reinstall. Wipe off any harmless palm-wood residue. | |
| Clean storage containers, bins and shelves | occasionally | Remove dirty bins and shelves as directed and clean with the permitted soft materials. Remove and reinstall the lid packing; avoid water hotter than the manual’s stated limit. |
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