LG WTV11BNS Owner's Manual page 30

MAINTENANCE
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NOTE
• Washing small loads regularly (less than half a
tub). This may result in stains being left on the
edge of the tub that do not reach the top of the
tub. To avoid stains at the top of the tub, wash
larger amounts of laundry or use the Tub Clean
function regularly.
1
Remove any clothing or items from the
appliance.
2
Open the dispenser drawer and add anti-
limescale to the main wash compartment.
WARNING
• Do not add any detergent to the detergent
dispenser drawer for this function. Doing so may
generate excessive suds and leak out from the
appliance and cause damage to property.
3
Close the dispenser drawer slowly and close
the door.
4
Press the POWER button.
5
Press the Program button to select Tub Clean.
6
Press the START/PAUSE button to start.
7
Leave the door open to dry the inside of the
appliance completely.
• When the inside of the appliance is not dried
completely, it may cause a bad smell or
mildew.
WARNING
• Leave the door open to dry the drum interior but
only if it is safe and any children are supervised.
Cleaning the Water Inlet Filter
Water inlet filter collects lime or any small objects
that may be in water supplied to the appliance.
Clean the water inlet filter regularly.
• Turn off the water taps to the appliance if the
appliance is to be left for any length of time (e.g.
holiday), especially if there is no floor drain
(gully) in the immediate vicinity.
• error message will be displayed on the
IE
control panel when water is not entering the
detergent drawer.
• If the water is very hard or contains traces of
limescale, the filter on the water inlet may be
clogged.
1
Turn off the power and the water tap and then
unscrew the water inlet hose.
2
Remove the water inlet filter with small pliers
and then clean the filter using a medium bristle
tooth brush.
Cleaning the Lint Filter
The filter is an important part for an efficient
washing performance result, so take a special care.
Clean the filter regularly.
CAUTION
• Clean the lint filter after at least 2 - 3 washes.