LG WM3850H A Series Owner's Manual page 26

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26 MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the Drain Pump Filter
The washer fails to drain if the drain pump filter is
clogged. Periodically clean the drain filter to
prevent clogging with foreign objects.
WARNING
• Opening the drain filter will result in water
overflowing if there is water in the drum. Use a
bucket if the drum is not completely drained
before you open the drain filter.
• Using the washer without the drain filter or with
an incorrectly assembled drain filter may cause
leaks or malfunction of the washer.
1
Turn off the washer, and unplug the power
cord.
2
Open the drain pump filter cover.
3
Drain any remaining water.
• Unclip the drain hose and remove the plug
from the drain hose to drain the remaining
water.
4
Remove the pump filter.
• Twist the pump filter counterclockwise to
remove.
5
Clean the pump filter and opening.
6
Reassemble the plug onto the drain hose and
reclip the drain hose.
7
Insert the drain pump filter and twist it
clockwise.
8
Close the drain pump filter cover.
NOTE
• An message blinks on the display when the
OE
drain pump filter is clogged with dirt. Clean the
drain pump filter.