LG WM1455HVA Owners Manual - Page 39

Care in Cold Climates

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us_main.book.book Page 39 Friday, March 6, 2020 10:25 AM ENGLISH 8 Close the drain pump filter cover. NOTE • An OE message blinks on the display when the drain pump filter is clogged with dirt. Clean the drain pump filter. Care in Cold Climates Storing the Washer If the washer will not be used for an extended period of time and is in an area that could be exposed to freezing temperatures, follow these steps to protect the washer from damage. NOTE • Make sure the drum is empty before following these steps. 1 Turn off the washer, and unplug the power cord. 2 Turn off the water faucets. 3 Disconnect hoses from water supply and drain water from hoses. 4 Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet. MAINTENANCE 39 5 Add 1 gallon of nontoxic recreational vehicle (RV) antifreeze to the empty drum and close the door. • Never use automotive antifreeze. 6 Turn on the washer and press the Spin button. 7 Press the Start/Pause button to start the drain pump for 1 minute. • This will expel some of the antifreeze, leaving enough to protect the washer from damage. 8 Turn off the washer and unplug the power cord. 9 Dry the drum interior with a soft cloth, and close the door. 10 Store the washer in an upright position. 11 Remove the inserts from the dispenser. Drain any water in the compartments and let them dry. 12 To remove the antifreeze from the washer after storage, run the Rinse+Spin cycle using detergent. • Do not add laundry to this cycle. When the Water Inlet Hoses Are Frozen 1 Turn off the washer, and unplug the power cord. 2 Turn off the faucets connected to the water inlet hoses. 3 Pour hot water on the frozen faucets to thaw the water inlet hoses and remove the water inlet hoses. 4 Immerse the water inlet hoses in hot water to thaw them.

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39
MAINTENANCE
ENGLISH
8
Close the drain pump filter cover.
NOTE
• An
OE
message blinks on the display when the
drain pump filter is clogged with dirt. Clean the
drain pump filter.
Care in Cold Climates
Storing the Washer
If the washer will not be used for an extended
period of time and is in an area that could be
exposed to freezing temperatures, follow these
steps to protect the washer from damage.
NOTE
Make sure the drum is empty before following
these steps.
1
Turn off the washer, and unplug the power
cord.
2
Turn off the water faucets.
3
Disconnect hoses from water supply and
drain water from hoses.
4
Plug the power cord into a properly grounded
electrical outlet.
5
Add 1 gallon of nontoxic recreational vehicle
(RV) antifreeze to the empty drum and close
the door.
Never use automotive antifreeze.
6
Turn on the washer and press the
Spin
button.
7
Press the
Start/Pause
button to start the
drain pump for
1 minute
.
This will expel some of the antifreeze,
leaving enough to protect the washer from
damage.
8
Turn off the washer and unplug the power
cord.
9
Dry the drum interior with a soft cloth, and
close the door.
10
Store the washer in an upright position.
11
Remove the inserts from the dispenser. Drain
any water in the compartments and let them
dry.
12
To remove the antifreeze from the washer
after storage, run the
Rinse+Spin
cycle using
detergent.
Do not add laundry to this cycle.
When the Water Inlet Hoses Are
Frozen
1
Turn off the washer, and unplug the power
cord.
2
Turn off the faucets connected to the water
inlet hoses.
3
Pour hot water on the frozen faucets to thaw
the water inlet hoses and remove the water
inlet hoses.
4
Immerse the water inlet hoses in hot water to
thaw them.
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