Care And Cleaning; Regular Cleaning; Cleaning The Exterior; Care And Cieaning E_ The - LG WT5480C series Owner's Manual

CARE AND CLEANING 27
CARE AND CLEANING
,_V_¢ARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read and follow this entire Owner's
Manual, including the ImpoP_a_ Safety Instructions, _fore 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
o Ne_¢er use harsh chemicals, abrasive cieaners, 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 spiils with a soft, damp
cloth
IMPORTANT: Do not use solvents, cleaning alco-
hols, or similar products. Never use steel wool or
abrasive cleaners because they can damage the
surface_
CARE AND CLEANING OF THE INTERIOR
Use a towe! or soft cloth to wipe around the washer
lid opening and lid glass.
A!ways 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 of-
ten if needed, to remove detergent buiidup 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 buiidup
using bleach or other c_esners 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 iine with
liquid chtorine bleach. Do not overfill the bleach
dispenser. Overfilling wilI cause the bleach to dis-
pense immediately,
NOTE: For other tub cleaning products, follow the
cleaner manufacturer's instructions and recommem
dations For powdered cleaning products, add the
cleaner to the main wash compartment of the dis=
penser drawer after removing the liquid detergent
dispenser insert.
3. Close the lid and press the POWER button to turn
the washer ON. Turn the knob to select the TUB
CLEAN cycle then press the START!PAUSE but_
ton 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 complete_y_
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 the tub is empty.
• It is recommended to leave the _id open after fin-
ishing the laundry to keep the tub clean.
° It is recommended that TUB CLEAN be repeated
monthly.
- If mildew or a musty smell already exists, run
TUB CLEAN once a week for three consecutive
weeks.
REMOVING MINERAL BUILDUP
If you _ive 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 minerai buildup_ After desca_ing, always run
the Tub Ctean cycle before washing clothing,
Minerai scale and other spots may be removed
from the stainless steel tub using a stainless steel
cleaner. Do NOT use steel wool or abrasive cleam
ers
LEAVE THE LID OPEN
If the washer will not be used for severa_ days, leave
the lid open overnight to aNow the tub to dry