LG WKHC252 maintenance schedule and special situations.
| Item | Interval | Owner action |
|---|---|---|
| Care after wash | After the cycle is finished | Wipe the washer door and inside the door seal, dry the cabinet, and leave the door open so the drum can dry. |
| Tub Clean | monthly | Run Tub Clean with the drum empty to remove residue and prevent odor. |
| Remove mineral buildup | Periodically | In hard-water areas, remove mineral scale from internal washer components using the manual's approved method. |
| Clean detergent dispenser drawer | once or twice a month | Remove the drawer and inserts, rinse away detergent residue, clean the recess, dry, and reinstall. |
| Clean door seal | once a month | Use the diluted cleaning solution specified in the manual, wipe all around the gasket, dry it, and leave the door open. |
| Replace water inlet hoses | every five years | Inspect the hoses for cracks, leaks, and wear; replace both hoses at the printed interval. |
| Clean drain pump filter | Periodically | Drain residual water, remove foreign material from the pump filter and opening, and reinstall the filter securely. |
| Clean inner dryer lint filters | after every cycle | Remove lint from both inner filters, wash if needed, dry them completely, reassemble, and reinstall. |
| Clean outer dryer lint filter | after drying 10 times or when the lint has accumulated on the outer filter | Remove the inner assembly, unfold the outer filter, vacuum or wash away lint, dry it fully, and reinstall all filter parts. |
| Run Drum Care | periodically | Run the empty cloud-download Drum Care cycle and leave the dryer door open afterward so the drum can dry. |
| Run Condenser Care | periodically | With the dryer empty and filters removed, add the specified clean water and run Condenser Care as directed. |
| Item | Interval | Owner action |
|---|---|---|
| Tub Clean odor remedy | once a week for three consecutive weeks | If mildew or a musty smell is already present, run the empty Tub Clean remedy sequence printed by LG. |
| Clean water inlet filters | If fill performance drops, an IE error appears, or hard-water debris blocks the screens, remove, descale, rinse, and reinstall the inlet filters. |
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