Cleaning The Drain Pump Filter - LG WM3488H SERIES 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
Make sure to pull out the plug before cleaning.
y
Failure to do so may cause electric shock.
Opening the drain filter will result in water
y
overflowing if there is water in the washer
tub. Make sure to check if the water is
completely drained before opening the drain
filter.
If you use the washing machine with the
y
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
message will blink when the drain pump
y
filter is clogged with dirt. Clean the drain
pump filter.
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