LG SWWE50N3 Owners Manual - Page 48

Removing Mineral Buildup, Leaving the Door Open, Cleaning the ezDispense Drawer

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en-us_main.book.book Page 47 Monday, February 20, 2023 2:02 PM ENGLISH • For other drum cleaning products, follow the cleaner manufacturer's instructions and recommendations. • Do not exceed the maximum fill line when adding bleach or powdered cleaners. Powdered cleaners may remain in the drum after cleaning. 3 Close the door and press the Power button. 4 Select the Tub Clean cycle and press the Start/Pause button to begin the cycle. 5 After the cycle ends, open the door and allow the drum interior to dry completely. WARNING • Make sure children and pets do not climb into the drum. Engage the Control Lock feature if needed to prevent children from accidentally starting a wash cycle. NOTE • If you use a descaler or drum cleaner during the Tub Clean cycle, use the Speed Wash option to rinse the washer drum before running your next wash cycle. Automatic Alert for Tub Clean When the power is on and the tcL message blinks on the display, it means the washer drum needs cleaning. Use the Tub Clean cycle to clean the washer drum. The frequency of the automatic alert's appearance depends on how often the washer is used. However, the message will generally appear every one to two months. Removing Mineral Buildup In areas with hard water, mineral scale can form on internal components of the washer. Periodically clean the mineral buildup on the internal components to extend the lifespan of the washer. Use of a water softener is recommended in areas with hard water. • Use a descaler to remove visible mineral buildup on the washer drum. • After descaling, always run the Tub Clean cycle before washing clothing. MAINTENANCE 47 • Mineral scale and other spots may be removed from the stainless steel drum using a soft cloth soaked in stainless steel cleaner. • Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleaners. Leaving the Door Open After you finish using the appliance, leave the door open overnight to allow air to circulate and dry the drum. This helps prevent odors. In high-traffic areas or where space is tight, use the magnetic door stop to keep the door slightly ajar. To use, gently close the door until the magnet just contacts the inner door frame. Leaving the Door Open After you finish using the washer, leave the door open overnight to allow air to circulate and dry the drum. This helps prevent odors. Cleaning the ezDispense Drawer Remove and clean the ezDispense reservoir every time you refill the detergent/softener or change to a new type of detergent/softener. Use the ezDispense Nozzle Clean function whenever you clean the reservoirs. For details, see the Washer Additional Settings section. Remove and clean the detergent dispenser drawer once or twice a month. Leaving detergent in the detergent dispenser drawer for an extended period or using the washer for a long time may cause the build-up of residue in the detergent dispenser drawer. WARNING • Do not spray water inside the washer. Doing so may cause fire or electric shock. 1 Turn off the washer, and unplug the power cord. 2 Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops, and then press down the disengage button to completely remove the drawer.

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47
MAINTENANCE
ENGLISH
For other drum cleaning products, follow
the cleaner manufacturer’s instructions and
recommendations.
Do not exceed the maximum fill line when
adding bleach or powdered cleaners.
Powdered cleaners may remain in the drum
after cleaning.
3
Close the door and press the
Power
button.
4
Select the
Tub Clean
cycle and press the
Start/Pause
button to begin the cycle.
5
After the cycle ends, open the door and allow
the drum interior to dry completely.
WARNING
Make sure children and pets do not climb into
the drum. Engage the
Control Lock
feature if
needed to prevent children from accidentally
starting a wash cycle.
NOTE
If you use a descaler or drum cleaner during the
Tub Clean
cycle, use the
Speed Wash
option to
rinse the washer drum before running your next
wash cycle.
Automatic Alert for Tub Clean
When the power is on and the
tcL
message blinks
on the display, it means the washer drum needs
cleaning. Use the
Tub Clean
cycle to clean the
washer drum. The frequency of the automatic
alert’s appearance depends on how often the
washer is used. However, the message will
generally appear every one to two months.
Removing Mineral Buildup
In areas with hard water, mineral scale can form
on internal components of the washer. Periodically
clean the mineral buildup on the internal
components to extend the lifespan of the washer.
Use of a water softener is recommended in areas
with hard water.
Use a descaler to remove visible mineral buildup
on the washer drum.
After descaling, always run the
Tub Clean
cycle
before washing clothing.
Mineral scale and other spots may be removed
from the stainless steel drum using a soft cloth
soaked in stainless steel cleaner.
Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleaners.
Leaving the Door Open
After you finish using the appliance, leave the door
open overnight to allow air to circulate and dry the
drum. This helps prevent odors. In high-traffic
areas or where space is tight, use the magnetic
door stop to keep the door slightly ajar. To use,
gently close the door until the magnet just
contacts the inner door frame.
Leaving the Door Open
After you finish using the washer, leave the door
open overnight to allow air to circulate and dry the
drum. This helps prevent odors.
Cleaning the ezDispense Drawer
Remove and clean the
ezDispense
reservoir
every
time
you refill the detergent/softener or change to
a new type of detergent/softener.
Use the
ezDispense
Nozzle Clean function
whenever you clean the reservoirs. For details, see
the
Washer Additional Settings
section.
Remove and clean the detergent dispenser drawer
once or twice a month
. Leaving detergent in the
detergent dispenser drawer for an extended
period or using the washer for a long time may
cause the build-up of residue in the detergent
dispenser drawer.
WARNING
Do not spray water inside the washer. Doing so
may cause fire or electric shock.
1
Turn off the washer, and unplug the power
cord.
2
Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops,
and then press down the disengage button to
completely remove the drawer.
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Monday, February 20, 2023
2:02 PM