LG WM3997HWA Owners Manual - Page 30

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30 MAINTENANCE When the Drain Line is Frozen 1 Pour hot water in the washer tub and close the door. - Leave it for 10 minutes. 2 Press the Power button after 10 minutes. 3 Press the Spin Speed button for draining and spinning. 4 Press the Start/Pause button. - Check if the water drains. Cleaning Periodically clean the washing machine to help maintain its performance and to minimize the chance of malfunction. Cleaning the drum, Tub Clean Improper installation or use of the washing machine in a humid space for a long period of time potentially could lead to a buildup of detergent residue in the washing machine that may produce mildew or musty smells. If you clean the washer tub regularly on a monthly basis using Tub Clean it will minimize the possibility that detergent residue will build up and mildew or musty smells may occur. 1 Add tub cleaner or lime scale remover into the detergent dispenser drawer. - Do not exceed the maximum detergent limit line when you add it. Detergent may remain in the washer tub after cleaning. - When you use liquid chlorine bleach, load it into the liquid chlorine bleach compartment. - When you use a powdered cleaner, pull out the liquid detergent cup and add it into the main wash detergent compartment. - When you use cleaning tablets, place them directly into the washer tub. (Do not add tablet cleaner to the drawer.) 2 Press the Power button. 3 Turn the cycle selector knob to select Tub Clean. - O message appears in the display. - The indication light for Tub Clean turns on. 4 Press the Start/Pause button. NOTE yyNever load laundry while using Tub Clean. The laundry may be damaged. Make sure to clean the washer tub when it is empty. yyLeave the door open after finishing the laundry to help keep the tub clean. yyIt is recommended that Tub Clean be repeated monthly. yyIf you notice mildew or musty smells, run Tub Clean once a week for three consecutive weeks. yySafely and conveniently secure the door slightly ajar with the magnetic door plunger. This will promote air circulation and help the machine to dry.

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30
MAINTENANCE
When the Drain Line is Frozen
1
Pour hot water in the washer tub and close the door.
- Leave it for 10 minutes.
2
Press the Power button after 10 minutes.
3
Press the Spin Speed button for draining and
spinning.
4
Press the Start/Pause button.
- Check if the water drains.
Cleaning
Periodically clean the washing machine to help
maintain its performance and to minimize the chance of
malfunction.
Cleaning the drum,
Tub Clean
Improper installation or use of the washing machine
in a humid space for a long period of time potentially
could
lead to a buildup of detergent residue in the
washing machine that may produce mildew or musty
smells. If you clean the washer tub regularly on a
monthly basis using Tub Clean it will minimize the
possibility that detergent residue will build up and
mildew or musty smells may occur.
1
Add tub cleaner or lime scale remover into the
detergent dispenser drawer.
- Do not exceed the maximum detergent limit line
when you add it. Detergent may remain in the
washer tub after cleaning.
-
When you use liquid chlorine bleach,
load it into
the liquid chlorine bleach compartment.
-
When you use a powdered cleaner,
pull out the
liquid detergent cup and add it into the main
wash detergent compartment.
-
When you use cleaning tablets,
place them directly
into the washer tub. (Do not add tablet cleaner to
the drawer.)
2
Press the Power button.
3
Turn the cycle selector knob to select Tub Clean.
- O message appears in the display.
- The indication light for
Tub Clean turns on.
4
Press the Start/Pause button.
NOTE
y
Never load laundry while using Tub Clean. The
laundry may be damaged. Make sure to clean the
washer tub when it is empty.
y
Leave the door open after finishing the laundry to
help keep the tub clean.
y
It is recommended that Tub Clean be repeated
monthly.
y
If you notice mildew or musty smells, run Tub
Clean once a week for three consecutive weeks.
y
Safely and conveniently secure the door slightly
ajar with the magnetic door plunger. This will
promote air circulation and help the machine to
dry.