LG LTCS20120
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LG LTCS20120 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. |
| Check water in defrost drain pan | Water may collect during defrost or humid weather. Follow the manual’s guidance on normal evaporation and investigate only the abnormal conditions it identifies. | |
| Allow automatic defrost cycle to finish | about 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Turn off ice maker when water supply is unavailable | If the optional ice maker has been installed, turn off the ice maker when water will be shut off or the appliance will not be used for the circumstances listed in the manual. | |
| Clean ice storage bin when ice develops an odor | If the optional ice maker has been installed, 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. |
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