GE GFWS1700H Technical Service Manual page 44

Pump Removal
1. Remove the service panel.
Caution: Under normal conditions,
approximately 1 quart of water will drain out
when the pump cleanout is removed.
2. Place a shallow pan under the drain cleanout.
3. Turn the pump cleanout counterclockwise
approximately 2 turns, then pull outward.
Strainer
Strainer
NOTE: Remove any debris or foreign objects
from the strainer and interior of the pump
before reinstalling.
4. Remove the drain hoses from the pump:
NOTE
a. Squeeze each clamp and slide it back.
b. Carefully break each hose loose by inserting
hose to break the seal.
c. Remove the tub outlet hose from the pump
inlet.
d. Remove the drain hose from the pump
outlet.
5. Disconnect the 2 wires from the pump.
6. Remove the 2 Phillips head screws that hold the
pump to the chassis.
7. Lift the pump to release from the base.
8. Remove the pump through the enlarged
opening on the left side of the front frame.
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Drain Hose
Drain Hose