LG WT901CW Additional Link - Owner s Manual - Page 26
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26 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read and follow this entire Owner's Manual, including the Important Safety Instructions, before operating this washer. • 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. • Never use harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, or solvents to clean the washer. They will damage the finish. REGULAR CLEANING CLEANING THE EXTERIOR Proper care of your washer can extend its life. The outside of the machine can be cleaned with warm water and a mild, nonabrasive household detergent. Immediately wipe off any spills with a soft, damp cloth. IMPORTANT: Do not use solvents, cleaning alcohols, or similar products. Never use steel wool or abrasive cleaners because they can damage the surface. CARE AND CLEANING OF THE INTERIOR Use a towel or soft cloth to wipe around the washer lid opening and lid glass. Always remove items from the washer as soon as the cycle is complete. Leaving damp items in the washer can cause wrinkling, color transfer, and odor. Run the Tub Clean cycle once a month, or more often if needed, to remove detergent buildup and other residue. TUB CLEAN CYCLE Some environmental and usage conditions can cause a residue to build up in the tub over time and can lead to a mildewy or musty smell. The Tub Clean cycle is specially designed to remove this buildup using bleach or other cleaners designed specifically for cleaning washing machines. Run the Tub Clean cycle once a month, or more often under heavy use conditions or if odor is present 1. Remove any clothing from the tub. 2. Fill the bleach dispenser to the MAX line with liquid chlorine bleach. Do not overfill the bleach dispenser. Overfilling will cause the bleach to dispense immediately. NOTE: For other tub cleaning products, follow the cleaner manufacturer's instructions and recommendations. For powdered cleaning products, add the cleaner to the main wash compartment of the dispenser drawer after removing the liquid detergent dispenser insert. 3. Close the lid and press the POWER button to turn the washer ON. Press the TUB CLEAN button, then press the START/PAUSE button to begin the cycle. Selecting any other cycle after Tub Clean has been selected will cause the Tub Clean cycle to be cancelled. 4. After the cycle ends, open the lid and allow the tub interior to dry completely. NOTE: • Never load laundry while using TUB CLEAN. The laundry may be damaged or contaminated with cleaning products. Make sure to run the Tub Clean cycle ONLY when it is empty. • It is recommended to leave the lid open after finishing the laundry to keep the tub clean. • It is recommended that TUB CLEAN should be repeated monthly. • If mildew or musty smell already exists, run TUB CLEAN once a week for 3 consecutive weeks. REMOVING MINERAL BUILDUP If you live in an area with hard water, mineral scale can form on internal components of the washer. Use of a water softener is recommended in areas with hard water. Use a descaler, such as Washer Magic®, to remove visible mineral buildup. After descaling, always run the Tub Clean cycle before washing clothing. Mineral scale and other spots may be removed from the stainless steel tub using a stainless steel cleaner. Do NOT use steel wool or abrasive cleaners. LEAVE THE LID OPEN If the washer will not be used for several days, leave the lid open overnight to allow the tub to dry. CLEANING THE LINT FILTERS Clean the two blue lint filters inside the drum after every two to three wash cycles. For instructions on how to clean the filters, see page 20.