GE PFWS4400L0, Technical Service Manual

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To remove the drain pump:
1. Remove the front panel. (See
Front Panel
.)
Caution: Under normal conditions, approximately
1 quart of water will drain out when the pump
cleanout is removed.
2. Place a shallow pan under the pump cleanout.
3. Turn the pump cleanout counterclockwise
approximately 2 turns, then pull outward.
Strainer
4. Remove the drain pump hoses from the pump:
Note: The drain pump hoses are dif fi cult to remove.
a. Squeeze each clamp and slide it back.
b. Carefully break each hose loose by inserting
a small, fl at blade screwdriver under the
hose to break the seal.
c. Remove the tub outlet hose from the drain
pump inlet.
d. Remove the drain hose from the drain pump
outlet.
5. Disconnect the 2 wires from the drain pump.
6. Remove the 2 Phillips-head screws and 2
washers that hold the drain pump to the
chassis.
7. Pull the drain pump rearward to clear the 2
locator pins from the 2 grommets in the front
frame.
Drain Hose
Tub Outlet
Hose
Pump
Wires
Note: Before installing the clamp, align the notch
in the drain hose with the raised ridge on the drain
pump outlet.
Ridge
Notch
Note: Remove any debris or foreign objects from the
strainer and interior of the pump before reinstalling.
Locator Pins