cleaning and maintaining your washing machine
CLEANING THE DEBRIS FILTER
We recommend cleaning the debris fi lter 5 or 6 times a year, or when the error message of “5E” is displayed. (Refer to “Draining the washing machine in an emergency” in the previous section.)
If foreign substances accumulate debris fi lter, the performance of the bubble function will be degraded.
CAUTION
CAUTION
Before cleaning the debris fi lter, make sure to unplug the power cord.
1.Remove the remaining water fi rst (refer to “Draining the washing machine in an emergency” on page 32.)
If you separate the fi lter without draining the remaining water, the remaining water may trickle out.
2. | Open the fi lter cover by using a key or coin. |
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3. | Unscrew the emergency drain cap by turning it to the left |
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| and drain off all the water. |
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4. | Unscrew the debris fi lter cap. | Debris filter cap |
5.Wash any dirt or other material from the debris fi lter. Make
sure the drain pump propeller behind the debris fi lter is not blocked.
6. Replace the debris fi lter cap.
7. Replace the fi lter cover.
Do not open the debris fi lter cap while the machine is running or hot water may fl ow out.
• Make sure to replace the fi lter cap after the fi lter cleaning. If the fi lter is out of the machine, your washing machine may malfunction or leak water.
•The fi lter should be fully assembled after the fi lter cleaning.
For models with the safety filter cap
• To open, push in, and then turn the safety fi lter cap counterclockwise. The spring in the cap will make opening the cap easy.
• To close, turn the safety fi lter cap clockwise. As you turn the cap, the spring will make a rattling sound. The rattling sound is normal.
CLEANING THE EXTERIOR
1.Wipe the washing machine surfaces, including the control panel, with a soft cloth using a nonabrasive household detergent.
2.Use a soft cloth to dry the surfaces.
3.Do not pour water onto the washing machine.