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LG WM4000HBA drain pump filter cleaning

A maintenance guide for safely draining residual water and cleaning the LG front-load washer drain pump filter.

Difficulty: Basic

Tools

Steps

  1. Turn off the washer before opening the lower access panel.
  2. Place a towel and shallow pan under the drain hose.
  3. Drain remaining water through the small hose.
  4. Unscrew the drain pump filter, clear debris, and rinse the filter.
  5. Reinstall the filter and drain hose cap securely before running another cycle.

Sources

LG drain pump filter support page; LG WM4000HBA Owner's Manual, pages 48-49