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Clean the drain pump filter

Washing machine · Won't drain
LIKELY CAUSE
Blocked drain pump filter
Success rate
0% success
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Repair time
20 min
Difficulty
Easy
Estimated cost
€0
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Fix Score 94
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TOOLS
Required tools
Towelsshallow traysoft brush
PARTS
Parts used
No replacement parts used.
REPAIR GUIDE

Step by step

  1. 1
    Unplug the washer
    Unplug the washer.
  2. 2
    Open the pump-filter access panel and place towels/tray underneath
    Open the pump-filter access panel and place towels/tray underneath.
  3. 3
    Slowly loosen the filter and drain trapped water
    Slowly loosen the filter and drain trapped water.
  4. 4
    Remove lint, coins and debris; check the pump impeller moves freely
    Remove lint, coins and debris; check the pump impeller moves freely.
  5. 5
    Refit the filter, run a short drain cycle and check for leaks
    Refit the filter, run a short drain cycle and check for leaks.
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