LG WM5000HVA Owners Manual - English Spanish - Page 35
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MAINTENANCE 35 ENGLISH MAINTENANCE Care Care after wash After the cycle is finished, wipe the door and the inside of the door seal to remove any moisture. Leave the door open to dry the washer tub interior. Wipe the body of the washing machine with a dry cloth to remove any moisture. 8 Press to turn off the washing machine and pull out the power plug. 9 Dry the tub interior of the washer tub with a soft cloth, and close the door. WARNING yy Unplug the washer before cleaning to avoid the risk of electric shock. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electric shock or death. yy Never use harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, or solvents to clean the washer. They will damage the finish. yy Do not use volatile substances (benzene, paint thinner, alcohol, acetone, etc.) or detergents with strong chemical components when cleaning the washing machine. Doing so may cause discoloration or damage to the machine, or it may cause a fire. Care in cold climates Storing the washing machine for an extended period of time Follow the instructions for storing the washing machine if you do not use it for an extended period of time in cold climates below freezing point. 1 Turn off the faucets connected with the water lines. 2 Unscrew the water lines from back of the washer. 3 Empty any water out of the water lines. 4 Press . 5 Open the door and add 1 gallon (3.8 L) of nontoxic recreational vehicle (RV) antifreeze to the empty washer tub. Close the door. 6 Press for draining and spinning. 7 Press . - Drain the water from the washing machine for 1 minute. Not all of the RV antifreeze will be expelled. 10 Slide back the top cover. Remove the detergent dispenser covers and pull out the liquid detergent cups. 11 Drain the water from the detergent dispenser and dry out each compartment. 12 Store the washing machine in an upright position. NOTE yy To remove the antifreeze after storing the washing machine, add detergent to the dispenser, and run one cycle. Do not load any laundry at this time. When the water line is frozen 1 Turn off the faucets connected with the water lines. 2 Pour hot water on the frozen faucets to thaw the water lines and pull them out. 3 Immerse the water lines in hot water to thaw them. 4 Connect the water lines with the water inlets of the washing machine and faucets. - See page 16, Connecting the water lines for details. 5 Turn on the faucets. 6 Press . 7 Press . 8 Press . - Verify the water fills properly.