LG WM9998
✓ VERIFIEDWasher-dryer combo2026–PRESENT
LG WM9998 maintenance schedule and special situations.
Maintenance schedule
| Item | Interval | Owner action |
|---|---|---|
| Care after wash | After the cycle is finished | Wipe moisture from the door and seal, dry the cabinet, and leave the door open. |
| Tub Clean | every one to two months | Run the empty Tub Clean cycle when the regular LG alert appears to remove residue and prevent odor. |
| Replace water inlet hoses | every five years | Inspect the hoses for cracks, leaks, and wear and replace both at LG's printed interval. |
| Clean drain pump filter | Periodically | Drain residual water, remove debris from the pump filter and opening, and reinstall it securely. |
| Clean detergent dispenser drawer | once or twice a month | Remove the ezDispense drawer and reservoirs, rinse away residue, dry, and reinstall. |
| Clean ezDispense reservoir | every time you refill them or change to a new type | Remove and clean the reservoirs before refilling or changing detergent or softener type. |
| Clean ezDispense nozzles | periodically or before changing the softener reservoir to a detergent reservoir | Run the nozzle-clean function after cleaning and refilling the reservoir with water. |
| Clean door seal | once a month | Clean all around the gasket with the diluted solution in the manual and dry it completely. |
| Clean lint filter | before and after use | Remove lint, wash if necessary, dry the filter fully, and reinstall it before operation. |
| Clean condenser filter | after drying 10 times or when the lint has accumulated on the condenser filter | Remove lint from the inner condenser filter and enclosure, then reinstall the dry filter. |
| Remove mineral buildup | Periodically | In hard-water conditions, descale internal components with the approved method and follow with Tub Clean. |
Special situations
| Item | Interval | Owner action |
|---|---|---|
| Tub Clean odor remedy | once a week for three consecutive weeks | Use the repeated empty-drum Tub Clean remedy when mildew or a musty odor is present. |
| Clean water inlet filters | Clean the inlet screens when flow is restricted or an inlet error indicates blockage. |
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