Maintenance; Care; Care After Wash; Care In Cold Climates - LG WM3997H*A Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE

Care

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.

Care in cold climates

Storing the washing machine for an extended period of time
Follow these instructions for storing the washing
machine, to avoid damage when unused for long
periods in cold climates where it may be exposed to
below-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. 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
To remove the antifreeze after storing the washing
y
machine, add detergent to the dispenser, and run
one cycle. Do not load any laundry at this time.
When the water line is frozen
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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