LG LUWM101
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LG LUWM101 maintenance schedule and special situations.
Maintenance schedule
| Item | Interval | Owner action |
|---|---|---|
| Care after wash | After the cycle is finished | Wipe the door and seal, dry the cabinet, and leave the door open so the drum can dry. |
| Tub Clean | once a month, or more often if needed | Run the empty Tub Clean cycle with an approved cleaner to remove residue and prevent odor. |
| Clean door seal | once a week | Wipe all around the gasket with the diluted solution in the manual, dry it, and leave the door open. |
| Clean drain pump filter | Periodically | Drain the residual water, remove foreign material, and reinstall the pump filter securely. |
| Remove mineral buildup | Periodically | In hard-water conditions, descale the internal washer components using the manual's approved method. |
| Inspect water inlet hoses | Periodically | Check the hoses for cracks, leaks, pinching, and wear. |
| Replace water inlet hoses | every five years | Replace both inlet hoses at LG's printed interval. |
Special situations
| Item | Interval | Owner action |
|---|---|---|
| Tub Clean odor remedy | once a week for three consecutive weeks | If mildew or a musty odor is already present, run LG's printed empty-drum remedy sequence. |
| Clean water inlet filters | Clean the inlet screens when low pressure or an inlet-error condition indicates blockage. | |
| Clean Auto Dispense tray | before refilling it or if hardened with lack of use | Remove the tray and caps, rinse away residue, dry the pieces, and reinstall them. |
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