Cleaning; Cleaning The Drum, Tub Clean - LG WM3997H A Serie Manual De Propietario

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MAINTENANCE
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 14, Connecting the water lines for
details.
5
Turn on the faucets.
6 Press the Power button.
7
Press the Rinse+Spin button.
8 Press the Start/Pause button.
- Verify the water fills properly.
when the Drain Line is Frozen
1
Pour hot water in the washer tub and close the
door.
- Leave it for 10 minutes.
2 Press the Power button after 10 minutes.
3
Press the Spin Speed button for draining and
spinning.
4
Press the Start/Pause button.
- Check if the water drains.

Cleaning

Periodically clean the washing machine to help
maintain its performance and to minimize the
chance of malfunction.
Cleaning the drum,
Improper installation or use of the washing
machine in a humid space for a long period of time
potentially could lead to a buildup of detergent
residue in the washing machine that may produce
mildew or musty smells. If you clean the washer tub
regularly on a monthly basis using Tub Clean it will
minimize the possibility that detergent residue will
build up and mildew or musty smells may occur.
1
Add tub cleaner or lime scale remover into the
detergent dispenser drawer.
- Do not exceed the maximum detergent limit
line when you add it. Detergent may remain
in the washer tub after cleaning.
- When you use liquid chlorine bleach, load it
into the liquid chlorine bleach compartment.
- When you use a powdered cleaner, pull out
the liquid detergent cup and add it into the
main wash detergent compartment.
- When you use cleaning tablets, place them
directly into the washer tub. (Do not add tablet
cleaner to the drawer.)
2 Press the Power button.
3
Turn the cycle selector knob to select Tub Clean.
- O message appears in the display.
- The indication light for Tub Clean turns on.
4 Press the Start/Pause button.
NOTE
y Never load laundry while using Tub Clean. The
laundry may be damaged. Make sure to clean
the washer tub when it is empty.
y Leave the door open after finishing the laundry
to help keep the tub clean.
y It is recommended that Tub Clean be repeated
monthly.
y If you notice mildew or musty smells, run Tub
Clean once a week for three consecutive weeks.
y Safely and conveniently secure the door
slightly ajar with the magnetic door plunger.
This will promote air circulation and help the
machine to dry.
Tub Clean