How do I clean the drum in my LG washing machine?

Self-cleaning of the drum greatly facilitates the care of the washing machine, eliminates the unpleasant smell emanating from the inside, and helps household appliances last longer. Not all models have such an opportunity, but it happens that the owners themselves do not know about the capabilities of their unit. This article will discuss how to clean the drum in an LG washing machine.

The washing machine is used quite often, the drum does not always dry out from one wash to the next, mold accumulates on it, this place becomes a habitat for bacteria to grow and an unpleasant odor appears. All this, plus soap deposits, dirt from things, which not all goes into the sewer, can lead to a breakdown of the washing machine.

Of course, it is better to carefully check things before putting them in the machine, otherwise foreign objects can cause damage, but if this happens, then you need to wash without clothes to remove them. Cleaning the drum is also necessary in order to freshen the internal cavity from dirt after washing sneakers, rugs and other similar things.

Agree, after that, immediately washing underwear or bedding is somehow unattractive, even if delicate clothes are placed in special bags. And if the manufacturer decided to add a self-cleaning function to the unit, then this is no coincidence, it needs to be used, and more than once.

Alas, not all housewives know that the LG washing machine, which has a special function, do not recommend cleaning by any means, all the more so neither citric acid, nor vinegar, nor soda are suitable:

• vinegar solution enhances the aggressive environment, and this is undesirable for parts;
• soda corrodes aluminum alloys in the machine, in addition, the aggressiveness of alkali can increase when interacting with other chemicals;
• citric acid has a negative effect on rubber elements, especially on the door seal.

In fact, the machine needs to be “scrolled” in idle mode, this is done before the first wash after installing a new “machine” at home.

This is done easily: in some models, only by pressing the buttons, in others, you have to hold them. But the rest of the points are essentially the same.

1. First, the space inside the drum is examined so that there are no things in the machine.
2. Close the door and allow access to water.
3. Turn on the machine by pressing the "start".
4. Then either hold the button for 3 seconds, where the asterisk is drawn, and start, or program first the preliminary wash, then the main wash. In this case, the revolutions are set no more than 150 per minute, and the water heating is within 60 degrees.
5. At the end, you can also set a double rinse and program the maximum spin speed.

The entire cleaning process takes 95 minutes.In this mode, you need to start the "machine" at least several times a month: for preventive purposes and one such "idle" scroll is enough, but to keep clean - 2-3 times.

This procedure is harmless to the mechanism, it will wash away sand and dirt particles, remove lint, hairs, and an unpleasant odor. And no powder this time - excessive foam or soapy water can cause the clipper to stop.

The "clean drum" option is not available on all models of the brand. To help you choose the option you want, here are some LG washing machines.

• F1048ND - refers to narrow models, has 9 programs, including the "Quick wash", "Daily wash" modes and 22 additional functions, including self-cleaning. Holds 6 kg of laundry.
• F1280ND5 - from the same series of narrow machines, the same number of options, but only programs in it 14. Stylish silver unit with buttons "Childproof", "Protection against leaks". It is also designed for 6 kg, including the washing of down products within these limits.
• LG F1280NDS - also a narrow machine. In addition to the usual modes, it has a steam cleaning function for clothes, as well as a hypoallergenic washing mode. Belongs to class A ++, which means: economical, consumes little electricity.

All of the above LG models are assembled in Russia and are priced as budgetary. Their average cost is between 20,000 and 25,000 rubles.

Consider washing machines of the same brand in the middle price category with the functions of drying, steam mode and self-cleaning.

• FH 2A8HDS4 - the maximum capacity of the unit is 7 kg, although the model is compact, its price reaches 35,000 rubles.
• F-14U2TDH1N - This is a full-size version that can hold up to 8 kg of laundry when washing, and when drying - no more than 5 kg. The machine is equipped with Smart diagnostics and has a drum cleaning function. It is even more expensive - 45,000 rubles.

Separately, there are several more models with a cleaning mode:

• LG F-1296 ND3 - this machine contains the "Intelligent wash" program, the technology of mobile diagnostics is able to quickly identify and indicate where a malfunction is found;
• LG F1003NDP, LG F1203NDP and LG F-10B8ND with a direct drive system, which allows the motor to work silently, the warranty period of these machines is 10 years.

By the way, according to the manufacturers, the presence of such a regime does not affect the cost of the "machine". The price is formed from other indicators: the number of functions and programs, the material of manufacture, the number of allowed kilograms of linen per wash, dimensions and much more.

Of course, if possible, it is necessary to choose a technique with self-cleaning, the timely inclusion of the desired mode will allow you to remove soap and partially limescale, mold from the drum, and wash away the dirt. But what if the machine is unable to clean the drum itself? Here you can apply other methods, including folk.

In the absence of a special function you can clean the drum with proven products.

1. Citric acid in an amount of 150 g, they are poured into the powder compartment, set the maximum temperature, the longest wash cycle and start the unit to spin.
2. A glass of vinegar (9%) pour in instead of detergent and start the "machine" in the same way as described above. Only after the water and vinegar have been completely mixed, the machine is stopped ("Pause" mode) for at least 60 minutes, but it is possible for a longer period. After that, the unit is restarted into operation until the end of the program. The drain filter is freed of scale and other elements, and the drum is dried, leaving the hatch open. After a while, the vinegar smell will disappear.
3. Soda ash diluted with water (1: 1) to obtain a slurry. The mixture is treated with a drum, a rubber gasket at the hatch and left for half an hour. Then the composition is cleaned off with a sponge or soft cloth and a quick wash with an additional rinse is started. Residual contamination disappears. This method is suitable for those who are opposed to leaving the washing machine idling for a long time.
4. A glass of chlorine solution poured directly into an empty drum. Start a wash at a high temperature for a long time. If desired, you can turn on the extra or intensive rinse function. As with vinegar, allow time for airing.

Many people also forget about the basic rules for the maintenance and operation of equipment:

1. it is recommended to wash once a week with heated water up to 75 degrees;
2. immediately after stopping the "machine" and hanging the laundry, the tray is freed from the remains of detergent and water, wiped dry;
3. the same is done with an elastic band at the hatch, wiping with a soft cloth or sponge and absorbing excess moisture;
4. the machine is not closed after each wash, but left with the hatch open for airing for 1.5-2 hours.

Specialists in the maintenance and repair of automatic washing machines have come to the following conclusion: models with self-cleaning last longer, they are in a more attractive condition, they are cared for better.

This is most likely due to the fact that users are more likely to use the drum cleaning program by simply pressing the corresponding buttons. It does not require additional efforts and the search for cleaning agents. When choosing such a technique, everyone decides for himself which washing machine to buy.

To clean the drum of your LG washing machine with a descaling agent, see below.