LG WT5070CW - Manual (Page 29)

MAINTENANCE 29
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
3 Turn the cycle selector knob to TUB CLEAN.
- The indication light for TUB CLEAN turns on.
4 Press C^.
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• Never load laundry while using TUB CLEAN. The
laundry may damage 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 mildew 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 build-up of scales in the detergent. Puli 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.
3 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.
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Return the inserts to the proper compartments and
replace the drawer.
A WARNING-------------------------
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+SPIN to rinse the washer
tub before the wash cycle when you use a cleaning
detergent to clean the washer tub.