Cleaning The Drain Pump Filter - LG WM8500H*A Owner's Manual

3,6 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
Press the Power button to turn off the washing machine
and pull out the plug.
2
Open the drain pump filter cover.
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Recap the plug onto the drain hose and reattach the drain
hose.
7 Insert the drain pump filter.
Unclip the drain hose and remove the plug from the drain
hose to drain the remaining water.
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4 Twist the pump filter counterclockwise to remove it.
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5 Clean the pump filter and opening.
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Close the drain pump filter cover.
WARNING
Unplug the power cord before cleaning. Failure to do
so may cause electric shock.
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.
, If you use the washing machine with the 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
OE message will blink when the drain pump filter is
clogged with dirt. Clean the drain pump filter.
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