Maintenance; Care; Care After Wash; Care In Cold Climates - LG WM3997H A Series Owner's Manual

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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 these instructions for storing the washing machine, to
avoid damage when unused for long periods in cold climates
where it may be exposed to below-freezing temperatures.
1
Turn off the faucets connected with the water lines.
2
Unscrew the water lines from the back of the washer.
3
Empty any water out of the water lines.
4 Press the Power button.
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 the Spin Speed button for draining and
spinning.
7 Press the Start/Pause button.
- Drain the water from the washing machine for
1 minute. Not all of the RV antifreeze will be
expelled.
8
Press the Power button to turn off the washing
machine and pull out the power plug.
9
Dry the interior of the washer tub with a soft
cloth, and close the door.
10 Press down hard on the disengage button and
pull out the detergent dispenser drawer.
11
Drain the water from the detergent dispenser
drawer 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.
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