LG LMXS28636
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LG LMXS28636 maintenance schedule and special situations.
Maintenance schedule
| 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. |
| 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 | 10 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. |
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. | |
| 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. | |
| Clean stainless-steel exterior when applicable | Clean stainless-steel exterior surfaces with the soft cloth and mild cleaning solution specified for that finish; dry thoroughly and avoid prohibited abrasive cleaners. | |
| 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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