Maintenance Care; Care After Wash; Care In Cold Climates - LG WM5000H A Series Owner's Manual

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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Care

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 washer tub interior.
Wipe the body of the washing machine with a dry
cloth to remove any moisture.
WARNINg
y 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.
y Never use harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, or
solvents to clean the washer. They will damage the
finish.
y Do not use volatile substances (benzene, paint
thinner, alcohol, acetone, etc.) or detergents
with strong chemical components when cleaning
the washing machine. Doing so may cause
discoloration or damage to the machine, or it
may cause a fire.
y Certain internal parts are intentionally not
grounded and may present a risk of electric
shock only during servicing. Service personnel
- Do not contact the following parts while the
appliance is energized: pump, valve, motor,
control board.

Care in cold climates

Storing the washing machine for an extended period of time
Follow the instructions for storing the washing
machine if you do not use it for an extended period
of time in cold climates below freezing point.
1
Turn off the faucets connected with the water
lines.
2
Unscrew the water lines from back of the washer.
3
Empty any water out of the water lines.
4
Press .
5
Open the door and add 1 gallon (3.8 L) of nontoxic
recreational vehicle (RV) antifreeze to the empty
washer tub. Close the door.
6
Press for draining and spinning.
7
Press .
- Drain the water from the washing machine for
1 minute. Not all of the RV antifreeze will be
expelled.
8
Press to turn off the washing machine and pull
out the power plug.
9
Dry the tub interior of the washer tub with a soft
cloth, and close the door.
10
Slide back the top cover. Remove the detergent
dispenser covers and pull out the liquid detergent
cups.
11
Drain the water from the detergent dispenser and
dry out each compartment.
12
Store the washing machine in an upright position.
NOTE
y To remove the antifreeze after storing the
washing machine, add detergent to the
dispenser, and run one cycle. Do not load any
laundry at this time.
When the water line is frozen
1
Turn off the faucets connected with the water lines.
2
Pour hot water on the frozen faucets to thaw the
water lines and pull them out.
3
Immerse the water lines in hot water to thaw
them.
4
Connect the water lines with the water inlets of the
washing machine and faucets.
- See page 14, Connecting the water lines for
details.
5
Turn on the faucets.
6
Press .
7
Press .
8
Press .
- Verify the water fills properly.