LG FC1409D4E Owner's Manual page 35

Cleaning the Drain Pump Filter
The drain filter collects threads and small objects
left in the laundry. Check regularly that the filter is
clean 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 a emergency evacuation.
1
Unplug the appliance.
2
Open the cover cap and pull out the hose.
3
Unscrew the drain plug a , and then drain the
water. Slowly unscrew the drain pump filter b
to drain the water and remove small objects.
4
After cleaning the drain pump filter, take the
drain pump filter out and insert the drain plug.
5
Close the cover cap.
CAUTION
• Be careful when draining, as the water may be
hot.
• Run the drum cleaning programme once a
month (or more often, as needed) to remove
excess detergent and other debris.
Cleaning the Dispenser Drawer
Detergent and fabric softener may build up in the
dispenser drawer. Remove the drawer and the
components of the drawer in the drawer and check
for build-up of detergents or softeners once or
twice a month.
1
Remove the detergent dispenser drawer by
pulling the drawer straight out until the drawer
stops.
• Remove the drawer while pressing the
release button on the inside of the detergent
drawer.
2
Remove the build-up of detergent and
softener.
• Rinse the drawer and the components of
the drawer with warm water to remove the
build-up from detergent and softener. Use
only water to clean the dispenser drawer.
Dry the drawer and the components of the
drawer with a soft cloth or towel.
3
To clean the drawer opening, use a cloth or
small, non-metal brush to clean the recess.
• Remove all residue from the upper and
lower parts of the recess.
4
Wipe any moisture off the detergent drawer
recess with a soft cloth or towel.
5
Re-assemble the components of the drawer
to the proper compartments and insert the
drawer.
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