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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
Pull out the plug to turn off the washing
machine.
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
• Make sure to pull out the plug 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
•
message will blink when the drain
pump filter is clogged with dirt. Clean the
drain pump filter.