Maintenance; Cleaning Your Washing Machine; Cleaning The Water Inlet Filter - LG WDC1409HCW Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE

WARNING
• Unplug the washing machine before cleaning
to avoid the risk of electric shock. Failure to
follow this warning may result in serious injury,
fire, electric shock, or death.
• Never use harsh chemicals, abrasive
cleaners, or solvents to clean the washing
machine. They may damage the finish.
Cleaning Your Washing
Machine
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 drum interior
but only if there no unsupervised children in
the home.
• Wipe the body of the washing machine with a
dry cloth to remove any moisture.
Cleaning the Exterior
Proper care of your washing machine can
extend its life.
Door:
• Wash with a damp cloth on the outside and
inside and then dry with a soft cloth.
Exterior:
• Immediately wipe off any spills.
• Wipe with a damp cloth.
• Do not press the surface or the display with
sharp objects.
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Cleaning the Interior
• Use a towel or soft cloth to wipe around the
washing machine door opening and door
glass.
• Always remove items from the washing
machine as soon as the cycle is complete.
Leaving damp items in the washing machine
can cause wrinkling, colour transfer, and
odour.
• Run the Tub Clean programme once a month
(or more often if needed) to remove detergent
buildup and other residue

Cleaning the Water Inlet Filter

• Turn off the supply taps to the machine if the
washing machine is to be left for any length of
time (e.g. holiday), especially if there is no
floor drain (gully) in the immediate vicinity.
icon will be displayed on the control panel
•
when water is not entering the detergent
drawer during the wash.
• If water hardness level is high, or contains
traces of lime deposit, the water inlet filter
may become clogged. It is therefore a good
idea to clean it occasionally.
1
Turn off the water tap and unscrew the
water supply hose.
2
Clean the filter using a medium bristle
toothbrush.
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