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Refrigerator Maintenance

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At a Glance

The refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically, however, it is recommended to clean both sections of the about once a month to prevent odors.

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  1. Cleaning the Doors

    Apply a non abrasive cleaner and wipe the door along the pattern with a soft cloth.

    image a a cloth wiping in the direction of the pattern, in this case horizontaly
  2. Cleaning the Door Gasket

    Wipe away any foreign material, such as food stains or debris, with a hot towel or sponge with a non abrasive cleaner.

    image of a rage cleaning the gasket
  3. Cleaning the Dispenser

    Wipe away dried liquid spills and/or mineral deposits, with a hot towel or sponge.

    image of a rag cleaning the dispenser

    Note:

    Minerals such as calcium and magnesium are always present in tap water, spring water, and underground water, and are harmless to the human body.

  4. Cleaning the Interior

    1Remove all food items from the refrigerator.

    2Remove all detachable shelves and bins. Allow the shelves and bins to warm up to room temperature before cleaning to prevent thermal shock.

    image of a bin being removed

    3Use a soft clean sponge or cloth and mild detergent to clean the refrigerator interior.

    4Once everything is clean and dried, carefully reinsert all shelves and bins back into place in the reverse order of which they were removed.

    Note:

    For assistance with removing/installing the shelves & bins, please see our LG Refrigerator - How to Remove / Install Shelves & Bins article.

  • Cleaning the Compressor Area

    1Unplug the refrigerator.

    2Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust from the compressor area before wiping it with a damp cloth or sponge.

    3Plug the refrigerator back in.

    image showing the back of the refrigerator, a vocum cleaning the filters on the bottom and then cleaning the floor
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