LG LSDF9969BD Owners Manual - Page 21

care & cleaning 21 care & cleaning ENGLISH For best results, it is important to periodically check and care for the spray arms. warning To prevent injury during care and maintenance/cleaning, wear gloves and/or protective clothing. CLEANING the FILTERS 1. Remove the lower rack first. 2. Turn the mesh filter counterclockwise. 3. Take out the mesh filter, Stainless Steel Filter and outer filter. 4. Clean them if necessary. 5. Replace them in the reverse order. note • For best wash performance, clean the filter after each load. If food debris remains in the filter, it may cause odor. • Before starting a cycle, make sure that the filter is assembled correctly. If the filter is not assembled correctly, you may experience poor cleaning results. • If you have hard water, it is recommended to clean this filter at least once a month. Mesh Filter Outer Filter Stainless Steel Filter All three filters should be cleaned according to the chart recom- mendations below. Clean the filters using non-abrasive materials and warm running water. A soft brush may be required to get hard to remove soil. note Close Open Recommended filter cleaning chart: • The lower cover of the mesh filter can be opened for convenient cleaning. • Close the lower cover before reassembling the filter. Number of Loads Per Week 1-3 If you wash dishes before loading Every 6 months If you scrape and rinse dishes before loading If you only scrape dishes before loading If you do not scrape or rinse dishes before loading Once a year Four times a year Once a month 4-7 Every 6 months Once a year Four times a year Twice a month (every 15 days) 8-12 Every 6 months Every 6 months Every 1.5 months Every week 13-14 Every 6 months Every 6 months Every 1.5 months Twice a week note Check the drain air gap or in-sink disposer if your dishwasher is not draining well. The drain air gap and disposer are external plumbing devices that are not part of your dishwasher. The warranty provided with your dishwasher does not cover service costs directly associated with the cleaning or repair of external plumbing, including the drain air gap and disposer.