LG WM3460CW Owners Manual - Page 38

38 MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Drain Pump Filter The washer fails to drain if the drain pump filter is clogged. Periodically clean the drain filter to prevent clogging with foreign objects. WARNING ••Opening the drain filter will result in water overflowing if there is water in the washer drum. Use a bucket if the drum is not completely drained before you open the drain filter. ••Using the washer without the drain filter or with an incorrectly assembled drain filter may cause leaks or malfunctioning of the washer. 1 Turn off the machine and unplug it. 2 Open the drain pump filter cover. 6 Recap the plug onto the drain hose and attach the drain hose. 7 Insert the drain pump filter. 8 Close the drain pump filter cover. NOTE ••An message blinks on the display when the drain pump filter is clogged with dirt. Clean the drain pump filter. 3 Drain any remaining water. Unclip the drain hose and remove the plug from the drain hose to drain the remaining water. 4 Remove the pump filter. Twist the pump filter counterclockwise to remove. 5 Clean the pump filter and opening.