Cleaning The Drain Pump Filter/Draining Residual Water - Whirlpool WFW3090GW Service Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION

Cleaning the Drain Pump Filter/Draining Residual Water

WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
CLEANING THE DRAIN PUMP FILTER/
Failure to do so can result in death or
DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER
electrical shock.
CLEANING THE DRAIN PUMP FILTER/
1. Push the tabs located on both sides of the base panel to
release it, then remove. DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER
1. Push the tabs located on both sides of the base panel to
release it, then remove.
2. Place a broad, flat container beneath the drain pump filter
to collect the drain water.
2. Place a broad, flat container beneath the drain pump filter
to collect the drain water.
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CLEANING THE DRAIN PUMP FILTER/
DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER (cont.)
CLEANING THE DRAIN PUMP FILTER/
3. Slowly turn the filter counterclockwise until water flows
DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER (cont.)
out. Let the water flow out, without removing the filter.
When the container is full, close the drain pump filter by
turning it clockwise. Empty the container. Repeat this
3. Slowly turn the filter counterclockwise until water flows
procedure until all the water has drained.
out. Let the water flow out, without removing the filter.
When the container is full, close the drain pump filter by
turning it clockwise. Empty the container. Repeat this
procedure until all the water has drained.
4. Lay a cotton cloth beneath the drain pump filter to absorb
any water still in it. Then remove the drain pump filter by
turning it counterclockwise.
4. Lay a cotton cloth beneath the drain pump filter to absorb
any water still in it. Then remove the drain pump filter by
turning it counterclockwise.
5. Remove residue from the filter by rinsing with water.
5. Remove residue from the filter by rinsing with water.
6. Reinsert the drain pump filter by turning it clockwise.
Make sure to turn it in as far as it will go, with the filter
handle left in a vertical position. To test water tightness of
the drain pump filter, pour about 1 liter of water into the
6. Reinsert the drain pump filter by turning it clockwise.
detergent dispenser. Then reinstall the base panel.
Make sure to turn it in as far as it will go, with the filter
handle left in a vertical position. To test water tightness of
the drain pump filter, pour about 1 liter of water into the
detergent dispenser. Then reinstall the base panel.