Kenmore 4031 Use and Care Guide - Page 24

Cleaning, the Drain Pump, Filter

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MAINTENANCE (cont.) Cleaning the Drain Pump Filter Your Washer is equipped with a filter that helps prevent excess lint and foreign objects like buttons, keys, and coins from causing damage to the pump. If the washer fails to drain properly, unplug the washer and allow the water to coot, if necessary, before proceeding. f Plug 1. Open the drain pump filter access panel. 3. Remove the plug from the drain hose, and allow the water to drain completely. NOTE: If there is a large amount of water in the tub, you may have to empty your container several times. Drain Hose 2. Unclip the drain hose and pull it out. Place the end of the drain hose into a shallow pan or a floor drain. Use care not to pull the hose out too far or it may not drain properly. 4. Twist the pump filter counterclockwise to remove. Remove any lint and foreign objects from the pump filter. Reverse the above steps to reinstall the drain pump filter and drain hose. Be sure to close the cover panel when finished. 24

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MAINTENANCE
(cont.)
Cleaning
the Drain Pump
Filter
Your Washer is equipped
with
a filter that helps prevent excess
lint and foreign objects like buttons, keys, and coins from
causing damage to the pump. If the washer fails to drain
properly, unplug the washer and allow the water to coot, if
necessary, before proceeding.
1. Open the drain pump filter access panel.
f
Plug
3. Remove the plug from the drain hose, and allow the water to
drain completely.
NOTE: If there is a large amount of water in the tub, you may
have to empty your container several times.
Drain Hose
2. Unclip the drain hose and pull it out. Place the end of the
drain hose into a shallow pan or a floor drain. Use care not to
pull the hose out too far or it may not drain properly.
4. Twist the pump filter counterclockwise to remove. Remove
any lint and foreign objects from the pump filter.
Reverse the above steps to reinstall the drain pump filter and
drain hose. Be sure to close the cover panel when finished.
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