Care And Cleaning; Regular Cleaning; Cleaning The Exterior; Care And Cleaning Of The Interior - LG WD100C Serie Manual Del Propietário

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CARE AND CLEANING

CARE AND CLEANING
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read and follow this entire Owner's
Manual, including the Important Safety Instructions, before operating this washer.
y Unplug the washer before cleaning to avoid the risk of electric shock. Failure to follow this warning
can cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death.
y Never use harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, or solvents to clean the washer. They will damage
the finish.

REGULAR CLEANING

CLEANING THE EXTERIOR

Proper care of your washer can extend its life. The
outside of the machine can be cleaned with warm
water and a mild, nonabrasive household detergent.
Immediately wipe off any spills with a soft, damp
cloth.
IMPORTANT: Do not use solvents, cleaning alcohols
or similar products. Never use steel wool or abrasive
cleaners because they can damage the surface.

CARE AND CLEANING OF THE INTERIOR

Use a towel or soft cloth to wipe around the washer
lid opening and lid 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. Run the Limpieza de tina (Tub Clean) cycle
once a month, or more often if needed, to remove
detergent buildup and other residue.

TUB CLEAN CYCLE

Some environmental and usage conditions can
cause a residue to build up in the tub over time and
can lead to a mildewy or musty smell. The Limpieza
de tina (Tub Clean) cycle is specially designed to
remove this buildup using bleach or other cleaners
designed specifically for cleaning washing machines.
Run the Limpieza de tina (Tub Clean) cycle once a
month, or more often under heavy use conditions or
if odor is present
1. Remove any clothing from the tub.
2. Dilute 1/4 cup of liquid chlorine bleach in 1 quart
of water and pour the mixture in the tub. Do not
use any more than 1/4 cup of liquid bleach. Do not
let bleach sit in the tub for a long period before
running the Limpieza de tina (Tub Clean) cycle.
NOTE: For other tub cleaning products, follow
the cleaner manufacturer's
recommendations.
3. Close the lid and drawer and press the POWER
button to turn the washer ON. Select the Limpieza
de tina (Tub Clean) cycle then press the START/
PAUSE button to begin the cycle. Selecting any
other cycle after Limpieza de tina (Tub Clean) has
been selected will cause the Limpieza de tina (Tub
Clean) cycle to be cancelled.
4. After the cycle ends, open the lid and allow the
tub interior to dry completely.
NOTE:
y Never load laundry while using LIMPIEZA DE
TINA (TUB CLEAN). The laundry may be damaged
or contaminated with cleaning products. Make
sure to run the Limpieza de tina (Tub Clean) cycle
ONLY when the tub is empty.
y Leave the lid open after finishing the laundry to
keep the tub clean.
y Limpieza de tina (Tub Clean) should be repeated
monthly.

REMOVING MINERAL BUILDUP

If you live in an area with hard water, mineral scale
can form on internal components of the washer. Use
of a water softener is recommended in areas with
hard water.
Use a descaler to remove visible mineral buildup
on the washer tub. After descaling, always run the
Limpieza de tina (Tub Clean) cycle before washing
clothing.
Mineral scale and other spots may be removed from
the stainless steel tub using a stainless steel cleaner.
Do NOT use steel wool or abrasive cleaners.

LEAVE THE LID OPEN

If the washer will not be used for several days, leave
the lid and drawer open to allow the tub to dry.
CAUTION
instructions and
y Do not allow children or pets to play on or in the
washer. Close supervision is necessary when they
are near the open washer.