Cleaning The Water Inlet Filter; Cleaning The Drain Pump Filter And Performing An Emergency Water Evacuation - LG WV6-1410G Owner's Manual

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MAINTENANCE
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Run this function once a month (or more often if
needed) to reduce build-up of detergent and
softener and other residue.
• If there is a bad smell or mildew inside the
appliance, run this function once a week for 3
weeks in addition to the regularly prompted
intervals.
NOTE
• The tcL message will be displayed to alert to the
recommendation of operating this function.
1
Remove any clothing or items from the
appliance and close the door.
2
Open the dispenser drawer and add anti
limescale powder to the main wash
compartment.
• Tablets can be placed directly into the drum
as an alternative to powder.
3
Close the dispenser drawer slowly.
4
Turn on the power, and then select the Tub
Clean.
5
Press the Start/Pause button to start.
6
Leave the door open to dry the inside of the
appliance completely.
• When the inside of the appliance is not dried
completely, it may cause a bad smell or
mildew.
WARNING
• Leave the door open to dry inside of the
appliance only if the children are supervised at
home.

Cleaning the Water Inlet Filter

The water inlet filter collects lime or any sediment
that may be in water that is supplied to the
appliance. Clean the inlet filter every six months or
so, or more often if the water is very hard or
contains traces of limescale.
• Turn off the water supply taps to the appliance if
the appliance is to be left for a certain period of
time (e.g. holiday), especially if there is no floor
drain (gully) in the immediate vicinity.
• error message will be displayed on the
1E
control panel when the water is not entering the
detergent drawer.
1
Turn off the power and the water tap and then
unscrew the water inlet hose.
2
Remove the water inlet filter with small pliers
and then clean the filter using a medium bristle
tooth brush.
Cleaning the Drain Pump Filter
and Performing an Emergency
Water Evacuation
The drain filter collects threads and small objects
that may have been accidentally left in the clothes.
Make sure that the filter is clean every six months
to ensure smooth running of your appliance.
Allow the water to cool before cleaning the drain
pump filter. Open the door in an emergency or
perform an emergency water evacuation.
1
Unplug the appliance.