LG WM3800H A Series, Owner'S Manual, Page: 38 / 178

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.
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.
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.