Front Panel - GE WCVH4800K Technical Service Manual

The drain pump is attached to the front of the
chassis with a Phillips-head screw and to the
bottom of the chassis with 2 locator tabs.
To remove the drain pump:
1. Remove the front panel. (See
Caution: Under some conditions, up to 1 quart of
water may drain out when the pump drain hose
plug is removed.
2. Twist the pump drain hose cap counterclockwise
1/4- turn and unhook the pump drain hose.
Drain Hose Cap
3. Pull the hose out approximately 6 inches from
the frame.
4. Remove the drain hose plug above a small pan
to capture any water that may drain.
5. Drain the excess water.
6. Push the hose back inside the frame.
7. Turn the drain pump fi lter counterclockwise
approximately 2 turns, then pull it out.
8. Remove any debris or foreign objects from the
fi lter and interior of the drain pump.
9. Lift right side of pump cover top, then
10. Release the compression tab that attaches the
.) 11. Remove the Phillips-head screw that attaches

Front Panel

12. Pull the drain pump toward the rear of the
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disconnect wire harness.
air inlet hose to the front of the chassis.
the drain pump to the front of the chassis.
Pump Cover
Tab
washer to release the pump insert from the 2
locator tabs, then lift drain pump to access the
hoses.
Disconnect
Pump Insert
Locator Tabs
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