Cleaning The Washer - LG WM2240C Series Owner's Manual

C A R E A N D C L E A N I N G C A R E A N D C L E A N I N G
REGULAR CLEANING REGULAR CLEANING
Storing the Washer Storing the Washer
If the washer will not be used for an extended If the washer will not be used for an extended
period of time and is in an area that could be period of time and is in an area that could be
exposed to freezing temperatures: exposed to freezing temperatures:
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Turn off water supply tap. Turn off water supply tap.
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Disconnect hoses from water supply and Disconnect hoses from water supply and
drain water from hoses. drain water from hoses.
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Plug the power cord into Plug the power cord into
electrical outlet. electrical outlet.
4 4 Add 1 gallon of nontoxic recreational vehicle Add 1 gallon of nontoxic recreational vehicle
(RV) antifreeze to the empty wash drum. (RV) antifreeze to the empty wash drum.
Close door. Close door.
Select the spin cycle and let washer spin for Select the spin cycle and let washer spin for
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1 minute to drain out all the water. 1 minute to drain out all the water.
NOTE: NOTE: Not all of the RV antifreeze will be Not all of the RV antifreeze will be
expelled. expelled.
6 6 Unplug the power cord, dry the drum interior Unplug the power cord, dry the drum interior
with a soft with a soft cloth, and close the cloth, and close the
7 7 Remove the inserts from the Remove the inserts from the
any water in compartments and dry the any water in compartments and dry the
compartments. compartments.
8 8 Store the washer in an upright position. Store the washer in an upright position.
9 9 To remove the antifreeze from the washer To remove the antifreeze from the washer
after storage, run washer through a after storage, run washer through a
cycle using cycle using detergent. detergent.
Removing lime buildup Removing lime buildup
If you live in an area with hard water, lime scale If you live in an area with hard water, lime scale
can form on inter can form on internal components of the nal components of the
Use of a water Use of a water softener is recommended in areas softener is recommended in areas
with hard water. If a descaler is used, make sure with hard water. If a descaler is used, make sure
that it is suitable for use in a washer, and run the that it is suitable for use in a washer, and run the
TUB CLEAN cycle before washing clothing. TUB CLEAN cycle before washing clothing.
Lime scale and other spots may be removed Lime scale and other spots may be removed
from the stainless steel drum using a stainless from the stainless steel drum using a stainless
steel steel cleaner cleaner. Do NOT use . Do NOT use
cleansers; they can damage the cleansers; they can damage the
Notice of tub clean activation Notice of tub clean activation
T T o clean up o clean up the tub, please select the tub, please select
course. Please empty the tub and insert bleach course. Please empty the tub and insert bleach
into the detergent dispenser and push the tub into the detergent dispenser and push the tub
clean button. clean button.
Keep door open Keep door open
It is recommended to leave the door open after It is recommended to leave the door open after
finishing the laundry to keep the tub clean. finishing the laundry to keep the tub clean.
NOTE: NOTE: Weekly cleaning of the detergent Weekly cleaning of the detergent
dispenser will ensure problem free operation. dispenser will ensure problem free operation.
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a properly grounded a properly grounded
door. door .
dispenser. Drain dispenser . Drain
complete complete
Do not add laundry! Do not add laundry!
washer washer. .
steel wool or abrasive steel wool or abrasive
surface. surface.
the tub clean the tub clean

CLEANING THE WASHER

CLEANING THE WASHER
Cleaning the Dispenser Cleaning the Dispenser
The dispenser should be cleaned periodically The dispenser should be cleaned periodically
to remove buildup from detergent and other to remove buildup from detergent and other
laundry products. laundry products.
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Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops. Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops.
Press the button in the center of the drawer Press the button in the center of the drawer
and pull and pull to remove the to remove the
Remove the inserts Remove the inserts from the drawer, and from the drawer, and
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clean them with warm water and a soft cloth clean them with warm water and a soft cloth
or brush to remove any residue or buildup. or brush to remove any residue or buildup.
Wipe out the inside of the drawer opening Wipe out the inside of the drawer opening
with a damp cloth. Reassemble the drawer with a damp cloth. Reassemble the drawer
and reinstall in the drawer opening. and reinstall in the drawer opening.
NOTE: NOTE: Do not use anything other than water Do not use anything other than water
to clean the to clean the drawer, inserts, and drawer drawer , inserts, and drawer
opening. If any sort of household cleaner opening. If any sort of household cleaner
drains into the drains into the interior of the washer, run a interior of the washer, run a
RINSE+SPIN cycle before washing clothes. RINSE+SPIN cycle before washing clothes.
drawer. drawer .