To run LG Tub Clean, empty the tub, confirm your model is ready, and select the cleaning function. Product placement depends on the product format and the dispenser available.
Check the model family and product
Identify whether your LG is front-load, top-load, or a combo and locate Tub Clean in the manual. The official LG guide for cleaning the tub distinguishes the use of powder, liquid, and tablet; check the instruction that matches your product and your dispenser.
Prepare and start the cycle
- Remove all garments and any visible items from the wash space.
- Complete any required manual prep tasks specified by the manufacturer. Leave filters and the dispenser properly installed.
- Use the approved cleaner, in the documented amount and location. Do not add laundry detergent or any other treatment on your own.
- Close the door or lid and select Tub Clean using the model controls. Confirm the start using the panel instructions.
- Wait for the cycle to finish and for the normal unlock. Do not open it or add product during the function.
After Tub Clean
Check whether any visible residue remains and follow the manual before loading laundry again. If a repeat is recommended because of existing buildup, follow that specific sequence; do not turn it into a routine frequency for all LG machines.
The function does not replace checking the gasket, the detergent drawer and the accessible drain filter. Handle each part with its own procedure, separating manual work from the machine while it is running.
If it does not appear or does not finish
Check that you are looking for the name used in the model and market documentation. Do not use a button combination from another family. If there is a message or the cycle stops, record exactly what the display shows and contact support: a run failure is not solved by increasing the amount of cleaner.
Write down when Tub Clean ended and what residue was left. That record helps distinguish a completed cleaning from an interrupted attempt.