Cleaning The Drain Pump Filter - LG WM4500HA Serie El Manual Del Propietario

40 MAINTENANCE
2
Turn off hot and cold water faucets.
3
Unscrew the hot and cold water hoses from
the back of the washer.
4
Remove the filters from the water valves
carefully.
• Use pliers to pull out the filters from the
water valves.
5
Remove foreign objects and soak the filters in
white vinegar or a lime scale remover.
• If using a lime scale remover, follow the
manufacturer's instructions. Be careful not
to damage the filters while cleaning them.
6
Rinse filters thoroughly and press them back
into place.
7
Flush then reattach the water hoses.
• Before reattaching the water inlet hoses,
flush them by running several gallons of
water through them into a bucket or drain,
preferably with the faucets wide open for
maximum flow.
NOTE
• An error message may blink on the display
IE
when the water pressure is low or an inlet filter
is clogged with dirt. Clean the inlet filter.

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 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 malfunction of the washer.
1
Turn off the washer, and unplug the power
cord.
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.