Cleaning The Drain Pump Filter - LG WD1873RDW Owner's Manual

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MAINTENANCE

Cleaning the drain pump filter

The washing machine fails to drain if the drain
pump filter is clogged. Periodically clean the drain
filter to prevent clogging with foreign objects.
1 A
Press to turn off the washing machine and
pull out the plug.
2
Open the drain pump filter cover.
3
Unclip the drain hose and remove the plug from
the drain hose to drain the remaining water.
4 Twist the pump filter counterclockwise to
remove.
5
Clean the pump filter and opening.
6
Recap the plug onto the drain hose and reattach
the drain hose.
7
Insert the drain pump filter.
8 Close the drain pump filter cover.
WARNING
y Make sure to pull out the plug before cleaning.
Failure to do so may cause electric shock.
y Opening the drain filter will result in water
overflowing if there is water in the washer tub.
Make sure to check if the water is completely
drained before opening the drain filter.
y If you use the washing machine with the drain
filter reassembled incorrectly after cleaning it,
or if you use the machine without the filter, it
may cause leaks or malfunction of the washing
machine.
NOTE
y Q message will blink when the drain pump filter is
clogged with dirt. Clean the drain pump filter.