LG WM3600HWA how to run the Tub Clean cycle
When tCL blinks, once a month, and once a week for three weeks if a musty smell is already present.
You need
- Drum cleaner, lime scale remover, liquid chlorine bleach or cleaning tablets
Steps
WARNING
Make sure children and pets do not climb into the drum. Engage the Control Lock feature if needed to prevent children from accidentally starting a wash cycle.
Marked WARNING by the manufacturer Source: Maintenance: Cleaning the Drum, p. 36
- Remove all clothing from the drum.
- Add the cleaner: drum cleaner or lime scale remover to the main detergent compartment or dispenser, liquid chlorine bleach to the bleach compartment, powdered cleaner after pulling out the liquid detergent cup, or cleaning tablets directly into the drum. Do not exceed the maximum fill line.
- Close the door and press the Power button.
- Select the Tub Clean cycle and press Start/Pause.
- When the cycle ends, open the door and let the drum dry completely. If you used a descaler or drum cleaner, run Rinse+Spin before the next wash.
Source: Maintenance: Cleaning the Drum Source: Maintenance: Cleaning the Drum, pp. 36-37
Used for
- tCL: Not a fault. The drum needs cleaning, or the Tub Clean cycle is running.
- Musty or mildew smell in the washer
Other WM3600HWA procedures
- How to clean the drain pump filterWhen the washer drains slowly, shows OE or rattles with small objects in the pump, and periodically.
- How to clean the water inlet filtersWhen IE appears, the washer fills poorly, or the water is hard.
- How to clean the door sealOnce a month, to prevent build-up of dirt.
- How to level the washerWhen the washer vibrates, rocks or is noisy during spin.
- How to thaw frozen water inlet hosesWhen FF appears and the inlet hoses are frozen.
- How to thaw a frozen drain hoseWhen FF appears and the drain hose is frozen.
Sources
- Owner's Manual, Washing Machine WM3600H*A. LG Electronics Inc. Document MFL70701250, revision Rev.04, 2026-01-23, 60 pages, en-US. gscs-b2c.lge.com. Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 12 November 2026.
- Owner's Manual, Washing Machine WM4200H*A / WM4100H*A. LG Electronics Inc. Document MFL71728905, revision Rev.05, 2025-11-20, 60 pages, en-US. gscs-b2c.lge.com. Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 12 November 2026.
Page numbers are the numbers printed in the manual. Where this page and the manual differ, follow the manual.