LG LMXC23746
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LG LMXC23746 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. |
| Replace air filter | Approximately every six months. | Remove the filter cover, replace the filter in its stated orientation, reinstall the cover, and reset the air-filter indicator as directed. |
| Clean ice storage bin as directed | Remove and clean the ice storage bin using the owner manual’s permitted cleaning materials and access procedure. | |
| 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. |
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 plastic covers and panels | Hand-clean plastic parts with mild detergent and warm water; avoid the window sprays, abrasive cleaners and flammable liquids prohibited by the manual. | |
| Keep ice-detecting sensor or feeler arm clean | at all times | Keep the ice maker’s sensor or feeler arm free of frost and foreign matter without placing hands in the moving ice-making mechanism. |
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