LG WKEX200HGA Owners Manual - Page 37

us_main.book.book Page 36 Tuesday, April 6, 2021 1:44 PM 36 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE WARNING • To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read this entire owner's manual, including the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, before operating this appliance. • Unplug the appliance before cleaning to avoid the risk of electric shock. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death. • Do not use volatile substances (benzene, paint thinner, alcohol, acetone, etc.), abrasive cleaners, or detergents with strong chemical components when cleaning the appliance. Doing so may cause discoloration or damage to the appliance, or may cause a fire. • Certain internal parts are intentionally not grounded and may present a risk of electric shock only during servicing. Service personnel - Do not contact the following parts while the appliance is energized: pump, valve, motor, control board. Washer Regular Cleaning Care after Wash After the cycle is finished, wipe the door and the inside of the door seal to remove any moisture. • Wipe the body of the washer with a dry cloth to remove any moisture. • Leave the door open to dry the drum interior. 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. Cleaning the Exterior Proper care of your washer can extend its life. Door: Wash with a damp cloth on the outside and inside and then dry with a soft cloth. Exterior: • Immediately wipe off any spills. • Wipe with a damp cloth. • Do not touch the surface or the display with sharp objects. Cleaning the Drum Over time, residue may build up in the drum, leading to mildew or a musty odor. Run the Tub Clean cycle monthly to remove residue and prevent odor. NOTE • Make sure to run the Tub Clean cycle only when the drum is empty. Never load laundry while using this cycle. The laundry may be damaged or contaminated with cleaning products. • Run the cycle more often under heavy use conditions or if odor is already present. • If mildew or musty smell already exists, run this cycle once a week for three consecutive weeks. 1 Remove any clothing from the drum. 2 Add cleaning agents. Cleaner Instructions Drum cleaner Lime scale remover Add to main detergent compartment of detergent dispenser Liquid chlorine bleach Add to bleach compartment of detergent dispenser. Powdered cleaner Pull out liquid detergent cup before adding to main detergent compartment Cleaning tablets Place directly into the washer drum.