LG WT1201CW - Manual (Page 28)

28 MAINTENANCE
Cleaning
Periodically clean the washing machine to maintain its
performance and to prevent malfunction.
Clean the drum, TUB CLEAN
Using the washing machine in a humid space for a long
period of time may lead to a buildup of black mold and germs
in the air inside the washer tub and affect your health. If you
clean the washer tub regularly on a monthly basis using TUB
CLEAN, it will keep the washer tub clean for hygienic use.
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 POWER
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3 Press the Cycle Button to select TUB CLEAN.
- The indication light for TUB CLEAN turns on.
4 Press ( ►")
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Never load laundry while using TUB CLEAN. The
laundry may be damaged or become contaminated.
Make sure to clean the washer tub when it is empty.
It is recommended to leave the lid open after finishing
the laundry to keep the tub clean.
It is recommended that TUB CLEAN should be
repeated monthly.
If mildewy or musty smell already exists, run TUB
CLEAN for 3 consecutive weeks.
Cleaning the detergent box
Leaving detergent in the detergent for an extended period of
time or using the washing machine for a long period of time
may cause the buildup of scales in the detergent. Pull out
and clean the detergent once a week.
1 Remove the drawer by pulling it straight out until it stops.
Lift up on the front of the drawer and pull it out.
Remove the inserts from the 2 compartments; rinse the
inserts and the drawer with warm water to remove traces
of accumulated laundry products.
To clean the drawer opening, use a small, non-metal
brush to clean the recess. Remove all residues from the
upper and lower parts of the recess.
1- Return the inserts to the proper compartments and
replace the drawer.
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Do not spray water inside the washing machine. Doing
so may cause fire or electric shock.
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Use water only when you clean the detergent box.
Make sure to use RINSE-f-SPIN to rinse the washer
tub before the wash cycle when you use a cleaning
detergent to clean the washer tub.