LG LMX28983ST - Manual (Page 4)

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BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
(CONT.)
• DO NOT refreeze frozen foods which have thawed
completely. The United States Department of
Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No. 69
says:
…You may safely refreeze frozen foods that have
thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are
still cold—below 40°F (4°C).
…Thawed ground meats, poultry, or fish that have
any off-odor or off-color should not be refrozen and
should not be eaten. Thawed ice cream should be
discarded. If the odor or color of any food is poor or
questionable, dispose of it. The food may be
dangerous to eat.
Even partial thawing and refreezing reduces the
quality of foods, particularly fruits, vegetables, and
prepared foods. The eating quality of red meats is
affected less than that of many other foods. Use
refrozen foods as soon as possible to save as much
of their quality as you can.
Risk of Child Entrapment
Discarded or abandoned refrigerators are dangerous,
even if they will sit for just a few days. If you are
disposing of your old refrigerator, please follow the
instructions below to help prevent accidents.
Before you throw away your old refrigerator or
freezer:
• Take off the doors.
• Leave the shelves in place
so that children may not
easily climb inside.
CFC DISPOSAL
Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system that
used CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons). CFCs are believed
to harm stratospheric ozone.
If you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make
sure the CFC refrigerant is removed for proper
disposal by a qualified servicer.
If you intentionally release this CFC refrigerant, you
can be subject to fines and imprisonment under
provisions of environmental legislation.