Cleaning The Drain Pump Filter - LG WM4270H*A 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 unplug the electrical cord
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 Using the washing machine without
the drain filter or with an incorrectly
assembled drain filter may cause leaks or
malfunctioning of the washing machine.
NOTE
y Q message will blink when the drain pump
filter is clogged with dirt. Clean the drain
pump filter.