42 Maintenance; Regular Cleaning; Cleaning The Exterior; Periodic Maintenance - LG SIGNATURE LUWM101HWA Manual Del Propietário

42 MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE
WARNING
• To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury
to persons, read this entire owner's manual,
including the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, before
operating this appliance.
• Unplug the appliance before cleaning to avoid
the risk of electric shock. Failure to follow this
warning can cause serious injury, fire, electric
shock, or death.
• Do not use volatile substances (benzene, paint
thinner, alcohol, acetone, etc.), abrasive
cleaners, or detergents with strong chemical
components when cleaning the appliance. Doing
so may cause discoloration or damage to the
appliance, or may cause a fire.
• Certain internal parts are intentionally not
grounded and may present a risk of electric
shock only during servicing. Service personnel -
Do not contact the following parts while the
appliance is energized: pump, valve, motor,
control board.

Regular Cleaning

Care after Wash
After the cycle is finished, wipe the door and the
inside of the door seal to remove any moisture.
• Wipe the body of the washer with a dry cloth to
remove any moisture.
• Leave the door open to dry the drum interior.
WARNING
• Make sure children and pets do not climb into
the drum. Engage the Control Lock feature if
needed to prevent children from accidentally
starting a wash cycle.

Cleaning the Exterior

Proper care of your washer can extend its life.
Door:
Wash with a damp cloth on the outside and inside
and then dry with a soft cloth.
Exterior:
• Immediately wipe off any spills.
• Wipe with a damp cloth.
• Do not touch the surface or the display with
sharp objects.

Periodic Maintenance

• Use a towel or soft cloth to wipe around the
washer door opening and door glass.
• Always remove items from the washer as soon
as the cycle is complete. Leaving damp items in
the washer can cause wrinkling, color transfer,
and odor.
Cleaning the Drum
Over time, residue may build up in the drum,
leading to mildew or a musty odor. Run the Tub
Clean cycle monthly to remove residue and
prevent odor.
NOTE
• Make sure to run the Tub Clean cycle only when
the drum is empty. Never load laundry while
using this cycle. The laundry may be damaged or
contaminated with cleaning products.
• Run the cycle more often under heavy use
conditions or if odor is already present.
• If mildew or musty smell already exists, run this
cycle once a week for three consecutive weeks.
1
Remove any clothing from the drum.
2
Add cleaning agents.
Cleaner
Drum cleaner
Lime scale remover
Liquid chlorine bleach
Powdered cleaner
Cleaning tablets
• For other drum cleaning products, follow
the cleaner manufacturer's instructions and
recommendations.
• Do not exceed the maximum fill line on the
manual dispenser when adding bleach or
powdered cleaners. Powdered cleaners may
remain in the drum after cleaning.
Instructions
Place directly into the
washer drum.