Maintenance; Care; Care After Wash; Care In Cold Climates - LG WM2240 Series Service Manual

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.
CAUTION
Never clean the washing machine by pouring water on
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it. Doing so may cause electric shock.
Never use steel wool or abrasive cleansers to clean the
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washing machine. Doing so may cause damage to the
machine.
Do not use volatile substances (benzene, paint thinner,
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alcohol, acetone, etc.) or detergents with strong
chemical components when cleaning the washing
machine.
Doing so may cause discoloration or damage to the
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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
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 the faucets.
3
Empty any water out of the water lines.
A
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.
B
6
Turn knob to i.
C
7
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 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
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 13, Connecting the water lines for details.
5
Turn on the faucets.
A
6
Press .
7
Press
repeatedly to select the RINSE+SPIN.
C
8
Press .
- Verify the water fills properly.
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