LG WM3431HW Owner's Manual - Page 18

M aintenance ❋ Before cleaning the washer interior, unplug the electrical power cord to avoid electrical shock hazards. ❋ When disposing of the appliance, cut off the mains cable, destroy the plug, and disable the door lock to prevent young children being trapped inside. The water inlet filter - " " error message will blink on the control panel when water does not enter the detergent drawer. - If your water is very hard or contains traces of lime deposit, the water inlet filter may become clogged. We recommend cleaning it every few months. 1. Turn off the water tap. 2. Unscrew the water inlet hose. 3. Clean the filter using a hard bristle brush. 4. Tighten the inlet hose. The drain pump filter ❋ The drain filter collects threads and small objects left in the laundry. Check regularly that the filter is clean to ensure smooth running of your machine. CAUTION Drain, using the drain hose, before opening the pump filter to remove objects. Be careful when draining if the water is hot. • Allow the water to cool down before cleaning the drain pump filter. 1. Open the lower cover cap ( ) with a tool such as coin. Turn the drain plug ( ) to pull out the hose. 2. Unplug the drain plug ( ), allowing the water to flow out. At this time use a vessel to prevent water from flowing onto the floor. When water does not flow any more, turn the pump filter ( ) open to the left. 3. Remove any foreign objects from the pump filter ( ). After cleaning, turn the pump filter ( ) clockwise and insert the drain plug ( ) to the original place. Close the lower cover cap( ). 17