LG WM20WV26W Owner's Manual page 30

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EN 30 MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the Drain Pump Filter
and Performing an Emergency
Water Evacuation
The drain filter collects threads and small objects
that may have been accidentally left in the clothes.
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 an emergency water evacuation.
1
Unplug the appliance.
2
Open the cover cap and pull out the drain tube.
3
Remove the drain plug from the drain tube first
, and then drain the water. Then slowly
a
unscrew the drain pump filter
remaining water and then proceed to remove
any debris or objects from the filter.
4
After cleaning the drain pump filter, carefully
reinsert the filter and screw the drain cap back
in clockwise carefully to avoid cross threading
and leakage. Reinsert the plug back into the
drain tube and place the tube into its holder.
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 can build up in the
dispenser drawer. Liquid detergents can remain
under the dispenser drawer and not dispense
completely. Remove the drawer and inserts and
check for build-up of cleaning products once or
twice a month.
1
Remove the detergent dispenser drawer by
pulling the drawer straight out until the drawer
stops.
• Then gently pull the drawer outward while
to drain the
b
2
Remove the build-up of detergent and
softener.
• Rinse the drawer and the components of the
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
pressing hard the disengage button.
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.
lower parts of the recess.