Useful tips on how to clean an LG washing machine

The LG automatic washing machine is a reliable household appliance that helps keep clothes and other textiles clean. But the washing machine itself also needs care.

Constant use of the machine for washing various things, its presence in a damp room and loads are the factors that contribute to the formation of scale, blockages and mold.

Why and how you can clean an LG washing machine, we will tell you in this article.

Why is cleaning necessary?

If you do not pay attention to the LG washing machine, then Over time, the following unpleasant manifestations will make themselves felt:

• the appearance of the household appliance itself will become unattractive;
• the quality of the wash will begin to deteriorate;
• the equipment will malfunction and may even fail very quickly;
• there will be mold in the machine;
• An unpleasant odor will appear from the drum.

The following factors can aggravate the situation:

• poor water quality;
• using unsuitable detergents;
• constant washing only with low water heating, which makes it difficult to properly break down and remove fats and other pollutants;
• violation of the rules for operating the washing machine.

How to enable the self-cleaning function?

The self-cleaning function is intended for preventive treatment of the washing machine.On average, it is useful to activate this mode once a month. It helps prevent blockages and removes deposits and small debris.

Some models of LG washing machines themselves offer self-cleaning after a certain number of cycles. Information about this is provided in the form of “tei” encoding on the display.

You can force the appearance of this code by pressing and holding the buttons marked with the “*” symbol for several seconds or by pressing the self-cleaning button, which is located separately in some models.

Before starting self-cleaning, make sure that there are no items in the drum and that there is no detergent in the powder receptacle.

Further steps to start the process:

1. Close the hatch door.
2. If the user agrees to self-cleaning the washing machine, you should confirm your decision by pressing the “start” button.
3. Wait for the cleaning cycle to complete. After this, ventilate the car and wipe off excess moisture.

• Do not add detergent;
• The water heating temperature of the machine is set by default - 60? C;
• rinse thoroughly with large volumes of water;
• The treatment is quite long - 95 minutes.

In this case, in the same way as with self-cleaning, The following rules must be followed:

1. There is no need to add detergent.
2. There should be no items in the drum.

It is advisable to run the self-cleaning mode in order to refresh the drum after washing rugs, etc.

How to enable the drum cleaning function in an LG washing machine, video instruction:

Body and door: do they need to be washed?

The body of an LG washing machine also gets dirty over time. Dust settles on it, soap and other splashes get on it, and fingerprints remain.

For care use sponges, microfiber cloths and rags., which can absorb moisture well. Suitable cleaning agents include preparations that are intended for the care of household appliances, as well as a soap solution.

The hatch door should be washed both outside and inside, using both napkins and a melamine sponge for these purposes.

How to clean such a difficult place to clean as the rubber of a washing machine hatch - you can watch the video:

Why does the powder receptacle become dirty?

The powder receptacle of your LG washing machine can also become dirty. Dust gets into it, incompletely washed residues of detergents and air conditioner may linger in it, and water leaves a limescale deposit.

The most convenient way to put the cuvette in order is to take it out from the machine (how to do this - read here). For proper cleaning, you can use a small brush. For example, an old toothbrush.

It is advisable to wash not only the tray, but also the opening into which it is inserted. To do this, it is convenient to use a damp sponge with citric acid powder applied to it.After wiping, the surfaces should be rinsed with water.

Cleaning the filter

The drain filter of an LG washing machine is a unit that traps small debris and debris, preventing them from reaching the pump.

No matter how carefully the clothes are sorted and inspected before placing them in the drum, It is not possible to completely prevent the formation of debris in the filter.

It contains lint and hair from clothes, forgotten coins, paper clips and other items from pockets. Cleaning the filter is an important preventive measure that contributes to the normal operation of the washing machine, prevents clogging and the appearance of an unpleasant odor from the drum.

It is recommended to carry out cleaning once every few months, and when washing clothes with lint - unscheduled. Access to the filter is located on the front side of the washing machine below, behind the panel. The part is removed and washed under running water or in a bucket, after which it is returned to its place. If you carry out such cleaning regularly, the process does not take much time and does not require effort. How to do this, read here.

Removing scale from heating elements

Scale formation on the heating element is an inevitable process.. The appearance of plaque is promoted by high temperature, the detergent itself and impurities that are in the water.

In addition to lime, threads and fibers from fabric can literally be welded onto the heating element. As a result, the heating element begins to become overgrown with a thick layer of scale and, as a result, breaks.

To keep the heating element clean, it is necessary to carry out regular cleaning. Both store-bought products and folk recipes are suitable for this purpose.

Soda and vinegar

This recipe has a peculiarity of application - the ingredients are not mixed immediately. Procedure:

• mix in a bowl? packs of soda with water to form a thin paste;
• pour the resulting mixture into the powder receiver compartment;
• measure 1 cup of vinegar and pour it into the drum;
• close the hatch door;
• select the “cotton” mode, set the maximum temperature and long cycle;
• install additional rinse;
• start the washing machine;
• ventilate the drum.

Lemon acid

To clean your LG machine from scale and deposits, you can use citric acid. Rules of application:

1. Make sure there is no laundry in the washing machine.
2. Close the hatch door.
3. Pour 150 grams of citric acid into the vice compartment of the powder receiver.
4. Select the “Cotton” washing program and set the maximum temperature.
5. Start the program.
6. After finishing washing, ventilate the drum.

The cleaning method using citric acid will be useful, especially in cases where the tap water is very hard. In this case, it is recommended to add citric acid even when selecting the self-cleaning function.

Industrial products

LG special cleaning products are ready-to-use preparations that can be purchased in hardware departments of stores or ordered in an online store. Such products are used strictly according to the instructions given on the packaging. Their main purpose is to combat scale and prevent the formation of mold.

To proven products complex effects include the following products:

• Beckmann (Germany);
• Magic Power (Germany);
• Tiret (Poland);
• Sano Antikalk Scale Remover (Israel);
• Topperr 3004, 3233 (Germany).

Mechanical cleaning

If there is a suspicion that the heating element of the LG washing machine is in poor condition and is thoroughly overgrown with scale, dry cleaning cannot be carried out. This warning is associated with the danger that pieces of sediment will literally fall off the heating element and get into the drainage units, and also begin to contaminate the laundry being washed.

The removed heating element can be tested with a multimeter. If performance is unsatisfactory, it may even be necessary to replace the part rather than clean it.

Procedure:

1. Rinse the heating element in hot water, trying to remove large deposits with a sponge and hands. Abrasive brushes, sandpaper and other similar tools should not be used to avoid damaging the heating element.
2. After large pieces of scale have been removed, it is necessary to treat the part chemically.

   In a 1.5 liter plastic bottle, the top part is cut off so that the spiral part of the heating element can be lowered inside.

3. Pour 4 tablespoons of citric acid into the bottle and add hot water.
4. Stir the solution.
5. Place the heating element into the solution.
6. Leave to act for a day.
7. Clean with a sponge.
8. Rinse.
9. Place it back in the washing machine.

After the heating element has been removed to put it in order, it is advisable to inspect the lower part of the tank through the groove into which the removed part was placed. If there is debris there, it should be removed.

Preventing blockages

The following preventive measures will help prevent blockages:

1. Do not allow foreign objects to enter the drum.All pockets must be checked in advance, loose buttons must be sewn on, etc.
2. Washing items stained with technical oils is not advisable, since substances partially washed off from the fabric are deposited on the components of the washing machine.
3. Washing items with long, loose pile and a lot of pilling can lead to clogs.
4. For washing in an automatic machine, you must choose only those detergents that are intended for this purpose. Using regular soap shavings, for example, can cause detergent to stick and cause a clog.
5. From time to time, at least once a week, washing should be done at a high temperature of 60°C.
6. Using water softeners will prevent the formation of strong limescale in hard tap water.
7. It is advisable to clean with vinegar or citric acid once every 2-3 months.
8. The drum should not be used as a place to store dirty items. Laundry baskets are suitable for these purposes.
9. Already washed clothes should not be kept in the drum for a long time.

Conclusion

Cleaning your LG washing machine is a necessary procedure. With its help, the hygiene of the device is maintained and the service life of the device is extended. Experts recommend not to neglect this procedure and not to downplay its importance.