165K subscribers Subscribe Subscribed 630 Share 280K views 4 years ago Run the Tub Clean cycle once per month to help keep your LG washing machine performing well. Follow LG USA: more Over time, residue may build up in the tub, leaving a film of grime on the surface of the drum and eventually leading to mildew or a musty odor. Run the Tub Clean cycle monthly to remove residue and prevent odor. Note. For more information on how to perform a tub clean cycle, please see our LG Washer - How to Clean the Tub of Your LG Washing A: We recommend cleaning the tub of your LG washing machine every 1-2 months to ensure optimal performance and prevent any buildup of dirt, residue, or odors. Q2: What materials do I need to clean the tub of my LG washing machine? A: To clean the tub of your LG washing machine, you will need the following materials: Mild detergent; Vinegar Per the manufacturer, pour hot water into the dispenser (min 2 cups) to clean it out. Here's the catch, if you don't pour enough water into the dispenser it won't drain. If using bleach ensure that you've diluted it and have enough liquid liquid in there to cause it to drain. Design defect IMO. Hello Friends, Here, I am sharing my experience with LG Semi-Automatic Top Loading Washing Machine. I tried the best way to clean my 1)Add correct amount of washing machine cleaner by following the manufacturer’s dosage instructions. 2)Fill 2/3 of the tub with water and run a wash cycle for 2-3 minutes to mix the cleaner and turn off the unit. 3)Turn on the unit after 2~4 hours. Avoid using bleaches. 4)Run a wash cycle that includes [Wash]- [Rinse]- [Spin] cycles. With the tub full and jets running, add plumbing cleaner, per manufacturer instructions. Allow the cleaner to circulate for 30 to 60 minutes. Remove the brown foam that forms on the surface with a shop vacuum. Once the foam turns white, proceed to drain and clean your hot tub as detailed above. Second, theres no drain filter on top loads. Theres a pump, thats about it. You can pull the pump off the bottom (tip it back), but thats about it. Lastly, LGs hold grime under the washplate. Run a couple of hot sanitize cycles on the deepest setting to bust it loose, you can add bleach and a little degreaser to it to try to descale the sludge If your washer doesn’t have a Tub Clean setting, here’s how to clean the tub with baking soda and vinegar : Add ⅓ cup of baking soda to the empty washer drum. Pour 2 cups of white vinegar into the detergent dispenser. Start a regular wash setting with hot water and allow it to run to completion. For severe odor, repeat the above steps It is highly recommended that you use the Tub Clean cycle to clean the washing machine tub at least once a month. Make sure the tub is empty, add liquid chlorine bleach mixed solution or tub cleaner. Close the lid select the tub clean cycle, and press the start button and push the drawer closed. [Logo] LG: Life's Good [LG Audio Tone] kjtu7h6.