Cleaning The Water Inlet Filters - LG FH069FDFS Owner's Manual

Cleaning the water inlet filters

Clean the water inlet filters periodically to
prevent clogging. Take extra care to clean the
water inlet filters for areas using hard water.
Water may not be supplied if there are foreign
objects, such as rust, sand, or stones in the
water inlet filters.
1
Pull out the plug to turn off the washing
machine.
2
Turn off the faucets connected with the
water inlets.
3
Remove the water inlets.
4
Pull out the water inlet filter.
Inlet Filter
5
Remove foreign objects from the water filter
inlet.
- Soak the water filter inlets in white vinegar
or a lime scale remover or use a toothbrush
to remove foreign objects and rinse
thoroughly.
6
Press the water filter inlets back into place.
7
Reattach the water lines to the washing
machine.
WARNING
• Unplug the power cord and turn off the
faucets before cleaning. Failure to do so
may cause electric shock.
• Do not use the washing machine without
the inlet filters. If you use the washing ma-
chine without the inlet filters it will cause
leaks and malfunction.
• If you use the washing machine in an area
with hard water, the inlet filter may clog
due to lime buildup.
NOTE
• message will blink on the display when
the water pressure in the detergent drawer
is weak or an inlet filter is clogged with dirt.
Clean the inlet filter.
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