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## Operation

- Do not use the appliance for any purpose (storage of medical or experimental materials or shipping) other than any domestic household food storage use.

- If water penetrates electrical parts of the appliance, disconnect power plug and contact an LG Electronics customer information centre.

- Unplug the power plug during a severe thunderstorm or lightening or when not in use for a long period of time.

- Do not touch the power plug or the appliance controls with wet hands.

- Do not bend the power cable excessively or place a heavy object on it.

- Immediately unplug the power plug and contact an LG Electronics customer information centre if you detect a strange sound, odour, or smoke coming from the appliance.

- Do not place hands or metallic objects inside the area emitting the cold air, cover or heat releasing grille on the back.

- Do not apply excessive force or impact to the back cover of the appliance.

- Be careful of nearby children when you open or close the appliance door. The door may bump the child and cause injury.

- Avoid the danger of children getting trapped inside the appliance. A child trapped inside the appliance can cause suffocation.

- Do not put animals, such as pets into the appliance.

- Do not place heavy or fragile objects, containers filled with liquid, combustible substances, flammable objects (such as candles, lamps, etc.), or heating devices (such as stoves, heaters, etc.) on the appliance.

- Do not place any electronic appliance (such as heater and mobile phone) inside the appliance.

- If there is a gas leakage (isobutane, propane, natural gas, etc.), do not touch the appliance or power plug and ventilate the area immediately. This appliance uses a refrigerant gas (isobutane, R600a). Although it uses a small amount of the gas, it is still combustible gas. Gas leakage during appliance transport, installation or operation can cause fire, explosion or injury if sparks are caused.

- Do not use or store flammable or combustible substances (ether, benzene, alcohol, chemical, LPG, combustible spray, insecticide, air freshener, cosmetics, etc.) near the appliance.

- This appliance incorporates an earth connection for functional purposes.

- Connect to potable water supply only.

  - If connected to a water supply, connect to a potable water supply only.

- Fill with potable water only.

  - If using an icemaker or dispenser water tank, make sure to fill it with potable water only.