MAINTENANCE 77
Cleaning Your TV
CAUTION
yyMake sure to turn the power off and disconnect the power cord and all other cables first.
yyWhen the TV is left unattended and unused for a long time, disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet to prevent possible damage from lightning or power surges.
Screen and frame
To remove dust or light dirt, wipe the surface with a dry, clean, and soft cloth.
To remove major dirt, wipe the surface with a soft cloth dampened in clean water or a diluted mild detergent. Then wipe immediately with a dry cloth.
CAUTION
yyDo not push, rub, or hit the surface with your fingernail or a sharp object, as this may result in scratches on the screen and image distortions.
yyDo not use any chemicals, such as waxes, benzene, alcohol, thinners, insecticides, air fresheners, lubricants, as these may damage the screen’s finish and cause discoloration.
Cabinet and stand
To remove dust or light dirt, wipe the cabinet with a dry, clean, and soft cloth.
To remove major dirt, wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth dampened in a clean water or water containing a small amount of mild detergent. Then wipe immediately with a dry cloth.
CAUTION
yyDo not spray liquid onto the surface. If water enters the TV, it may result in fire, electric shock, or malfunction.
yyDo not use any chemicals as this may deteriorate the surface.
Power cord
Preventing “Image burn” or “Burn-in” on your TV screen
yyIf a fixed image displays on the TV screen for a long period of time, it will be imprinted and become a permanent disfigurement on the screen. This is “image burn” or
yyIf the aspect ratio of the TV is set to 4:3 for a long period of time, image burn may occur on the letterboxed area of the screen.
yyAvoid displaying a fixed image on the TV screen for a long period of time (2 or more hours for LCD, 1 or more hours for the Plasma TV) to prevent image burn.
ENGLISH
Remove the accumulated dust or dirt on the power cord regularly.