Cleaning functions checking on the washing machine

ECO DRUM CLEAN+ Function also keeping your washing machine clean improves its performance, reduces the need for unnecessary repairs, and lengthens its life as well as the ECO DRUM CLEAN cycle. You can also clean the drum without a cleaning agent.

The ECO DRUM CLEAN+ reminder blinks on the control panel once every 40 washes. (It is advisable to perform ECO DRUM CLEAN+ regularly. If the alarm occurs, clean the debris filter as well.)

How to use the ECO DRUM CLEAN+ 

Step 1. Press Power to turn on the washing machine.

Step 2. Turn the Cycle Selector to select ECO DRUM CLEAN+.

Step 3. Press and hold Start/Pause (Hold to Start).

Warnings

• You can clean the drum without a cleaning agent when you use the ECO DRUM CLEAN cycle. (DO NOT USE a common cleaning agent for the ECO DRUM CLEAN and ECO DRUM CLEAN+ function.)
• Chemical residue in the drum may cause damage to the laundry or the drum of the washing machine. 
  
• Also never use the ECO DRUM CLEAN+ cycle when laundry is in the washing machine. This may result in damage to the laundry or a problem with the washing machine.

About ECO DRUM CLEAN+ reminder

• Depending on the model, the ECO DRUM CLEAN+ reminder is either an icon or an LED. 
• For icons, the icon lights up on the control panel. 
• For LEDs, the LED lights up next to ECO DRUM CLEAN+, or on the option area of the control panel. 
• The ECO DRUM CLEAN+ reminder blinks on the control panel once every 40 washes. It is advisable to perform ECO DRUM CLEAN+ regularly. 
• When you first see this reminder blinking, you can ignore the reminder for 6 consecutive washes. From the 7th wash, however, the reminder no longer appears. it will appear again at the second round for 40 washes.
• Even after the last process is terminated, the 0 message may remain. 
• You can record the running count of the ECO DRUM CLEAN+ cycle by pressing the Power button. This does not stop or turn off the machine but marks your cycle count.
• Even if 0 does not disappear, the machine operates normally.
• It is recommended to run the cycle regularly for hygienic purposes.

In order to prevent the water supply or draining issue, it is recommended to clean the mesh filter of the water hose once or twice a year. There are two types of filters on the product, one is inside of the water hose and the other is a debris filter on the bottom of the washing machine. 

Step 1. Unscrew the hose and pull out the mesh filter.

Step 2. With a pair of pliers, gently pull out the mesh filter from the end of the hose.

Step 3. Rinse it under water. Besides the mesh filter, also clean the inside and outside of the threaded connector.

Step 4. Push the filter back into place.

Step 5. Screw the hose back onto the washing machine.

It is advisable to clean the debris filter 5 or 6 times a year to prevent it from clogging. 

Step 1. Open the debris filter cover. 

Step 2. Remove the white drain plug from the emergency drain hose and drain the water in a suitable container.

Step 3. After the water stops draining from the auxiliary drain hose, remove the debris filter by turning it counterclockwise and pulling it out. 

Step 4. Clean the debris filter with a soft brush.

Step 5. Inspect and clean the filter, and then reinstall by pushing it in and turning it clockwise until secure. Reinstall the emergency drain hose cap and secure it too. 

Step 6. Reinstall the cover by placing it into the holes at the bottom of the access panel opening and pushing or folding it into the top.