LG WM3499HVA Owners Manual - Page 29

Maintenance

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MAINTENANCE 29 ENGLISH MAINTENANCE Regular Cleaning 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. WARNING yyUnplug 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. yyNever use harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, or solvents to clean the washer. They will damage the finish. yyDo 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. yyCertain 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. Care in Cold Climates Long-Term Storage Follow these instructions when storing the washer for an extended period where it might be exposed to freezing temperatures. 1 Turn off the faucets connected with the water lines. 2 Unscrew the water lines from the back of the washer. 3 Empty any water out of the water lines. 4 Press the Power button. 5 Open the door and add 1 gallon (3.8 L) of nontoxic recreational vehicle (RV) antifreeze to the empty washer tub. DO NOT use automotive anti-freeze. Close the door. 6 Press the Spin Speed button for draining and spinning. 7 Press the Start/Pause button. - Drain the water from the washing machine for 1 minute. Not all of the RV antifreeze will be expelled. 8 Press the Power button to turn off the washing machine and pull out the power plug. 9 Dry the interior of the washer tub with a soft cloth, and close the door. 10 Press down hard on the disengage button and pull out the detergent dispenser drawer. 11 Drain the water from the detergent dispenser drawer and dry out each compartment. 12 Store the washing machine in an upright position. NOTE yyTo 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. Thawing Frozen Water Lines 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 14, Connecting the water lines for details. 5 Turn on the faucets. 6 Press the Power button. 7 Press the Rinse+Spin button. 8 Press the Start/Pause button. - Verify the water fills properly.

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MAINTENANCE
ENGLISH
Regular Cleaning
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.
WARNING
y
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.
y
Never use harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners,
or solvents to clean the washer.
They will
damage the finish.
y
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.
y
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.
Care in Cold Climates
Long-Term Storage
Follow these instructions when storing the washer
for an extended period where it might be exposed
to freezing temperatures.
1
Turn off the faucets connected with the water
lines.
2
Unscrew the water lines from the back of the
washer.
3
Empty any water out of the water lines.
4
Press the Power button.
5
Open the door and add 1 gallon (3.8 L) of
nontoxic recreational vehicle (RV) antifreeze to
the empty washer tub. DO NOT use automotive
anti-freeze. Close the door.
MAINTENANCE
6
Press the Spin Speed button for draining and
spinning.
7
Press the Start/Pause button.
- Drain the water from the washing machine for
1 minute. Not all of the RV antifreeze will be
expelled.
8
Press the Power button to turn off the washing
machine and pull out the power plug.
9
Dry the interior of the washer tub with a soft
cloth, and close the door.
10
Press down hard on the disengage button and
pull out the detergent dispenser drawer.
11
Drain the water from the detergent dispenser
drawer and dry out each compartment.
12
Store the washing machine in an upright
position.
NOTE
y
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.
Thawing Frozen Water Lines
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 14, Connecting the water lines for
details.
5
Turn on the faucets.
6
Press the Power button.
7
Press the Rinse+Spin button.
8
Press the Start/Pause button.
- Verify the water fills properly.