Pump filter
It is advisable to clean the pump filter 5 or 6 times a year to prevent its clogging. A
clogged pump filter may reduce the bubble effect.
NOTE
If the pump filter is clogged, the "5C" information code appears on the washer's display
screen.
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1. Turn off the washer, and unplug the
power cord.
2. Drain the remaining water inside
the drum. See the "Emergency drain"
section on page 45.
3. Gently press the top area of the filter
cover to open.
4. Turn the pump filter knob (A) to the left,
and drain off the remaining water.
5. Clean the pump filter using a soft brush.
Make sure the drain pump propeller
inside the filter is not clogged.
6. Reinsert the pump filter, and then turn
the filter knob to the right.
7. Close the filter cover.
NOTE
• Some pump filters feature a safety
knob that is designed to prevent
children from accidentally opening the
filter compartment. To open the safety
knob of the pump filter, push in and
turn it counterclockwise. The spring
mechanism of the safety knob helps
open the filter.
• To close the safety knob of the pump
filter, turn it clockwise. The spring
makes a rattling sound, which is normal.
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