Cleaning The Drain Pump Filter - LG WM3997H*A Owner's Manual

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
Press the Power button 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 it.
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.
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