Maintenance; Care; Care After Wash; Care In Cold Climates - LG WM4270H*A 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 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.

Care in cold climates

Storing the washing machine for an extended period of time
Follow the instructions for storing the washing
machine for an extended period of time in cold
climates where it may be exposed to freezing
temperatures.
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 A .
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 to select draining and spinning.
7 C
Press .
- Drain the water from the washing machine
for 1 minute. Not all of the RV antifreeze will
be expelled.
8 A
Press to turn off the washing machine and
pull out the power plug.
9
Dry the tub interior with a soft cloth, and close
the door.
10
Press down hard on the disengage button and
remove 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.
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 remove them.
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 with the faucets.
- See page 14, Connecting the water lines for
details.
5
Turn on the faucets.
6 A
Press .
7
Press .
8 C
Press .
- Verify the water fills properly.