Care And Cleaning; Regular Cleaning - LG Steam Washer WM0001HTMA User's Manual & Installation Instructions

CARE AND CLEANING
REGULAR CLEANING
AWARNING:
• Unplug the washer before cleaning to avoid the risk of electric shock. Failure to follow this warning
can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death.
• Never use harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, or solvents to clean the washer.
They will damage the finish.
Cleaning the Exterior
Propercareof your washercan extendits life. Theoutside
of the machinecan be cleanedwith warmwaterand a mild,
nonabrasive householddetergent.
Immediately wipeoff anyspillswith a soft, dampcloth.
IMPORTANT: Do not usemethylated spirits,solvents,or
similarproducts.
Neveruse steelwoolor abrasivecleansers; t hey can damage
the surface.
Care and Cleaning of the Interior
Usea towel or softcloth to wipearoundthewasherdoor
opening,door seal, anddoor glass.Theseareasshouldbe
kept cleanto ensurea watertightseal. Be sureto wipe under
the insiderubbersealto remove any moistureor soil.
Alwaysremoveitemsfrom the washeras soon
asthe cycle is completed.Leavingdampitemsin the washer
cancausewrinkling,colortransfer, a nd odor.
Runthe TUB CLEAN cycle regularly to removedetergent
buildupand otherresidue.
Cleaning the Steam and Water
Circulation Nozzles
Usea cottonswab to removelimeor detergentbuildupfrom
the insideof the steamand water circulationnozzles.NEVER
usea sharpor pointedobject;you coulddamagethe nozzles.
Removing the Stain in Door Seal
NOTE: Wear rubber gloves and eye protection while
performing the following procedure:
O Dilute 3/4 cup (177 ml) liquid chlorine bleach with
1 gallon (3.8 L) of warm/hot water.
Use this solution to wipe down all surfaces of
the gasket to remove the deposits that are causing
any odor. (Be sure to fold back the lip of the gasket
to get under the edge where residue can build up.)
Wipe the gasket with a dry cloth.
O Leave the door open to allow the gasket to dry
completely.
Storing the Washer
If the washer will not be used for an extended
period of time and is in an area that could be
exposed to freezing temperatures:
A Turn off water supply tap.
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Disconnect hoses from water supply and
drain water from hoses.
Plug the power cord into a properly grounded
electrical outlet.
Add 1 gallon of nontoxic recreational vehicle
(RV) antifreeze to the empty wash drum.
Close door.
Select the spin cycle and let washer spin
for 1 minute to drain out all the water.
NOTE: Not all of the RV antifreeze will be
expelled.
O Unplug the power cord, dry the drum interior
with a soft cloth, and close the door.
Remove the inserts from the dispenser. Drain
any water in compartments and dry the
compartments.
O Store the washer in an upright position.
O To remove the antifreeze from the washer
after storage, run washer through a complete
cycle using detergent. Do not add laundry!
Removing Lime Buildup
If you live in an area with hard water, lime scale
can form on internal components of the washer.
Use of a water softener is recommended in areas
with hard water. If a descaler is used, make sure
that it is suitable for use in a washer, and run the
TUB CLEAN cycle before washing clothing.
Lime scale and other spots may be removed
from the stainless steel drum using a stainless
steel cleaner. Do NOT use steel wool or abrasive
cleansers; they can damage the surface.
Donotuseundiluted bleach asthiswill damage thegasket.Follow
themanufacturer's instructions f orproperuseof bleach.
If thegasketcannot b e cleaned properly, it shouldbe replaced.
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