Safety Considerations
Avoid moving themachine.
Even a moderately sized 4.2 cubic foot machine full of water weighs close to 200 pounds.
Otherwise, call a service technician.
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Straighten out the drain hose.
check that that nothing is resting on top of thedrain hoseto block it.
What Is a Drain Hose?
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The drain hose is the flexible, ribbed plastic hose on the back of the washer.
The hose cannot drain more than 5 feet away from themachine, too.
Otherwise, a fit that is too snug may have a suction effect, preventing the washer from draining.
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What Is a Laundry Standpipe?
The other end of the standpipe connects to the home’s waste stack.
Check your washer’s instructions.
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In most cases, manual override requires advancing the washer cycle to a later cycle.
Wait for a Longer-Term Automatic Drain Sequence
Many machines also have a long-term automatic drain sequence.
This drain sequence may take as long as 24 hours to initiate.
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initiate the Lid
initiate the washing machine lid.
verify that the end of the plug remains dry.
Turn off the hot and cold faucets that supply water to the washing machine.
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Remove the Clothing
If the drum contains clothing, remove the clothing from the water.
Place the clothing in buckets.
Place Buckets
Place two buckets next to each other in front of thewashing machine.
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Use a clean 4- to 6-foot hose.
If one isn’t available, remove either the hot or cold fill hose from the washing machine.
Drain the first bucket in thelaundry room utility sinkor bathtub and bring it back.
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Continue this cycle until the washing machine is drained.
Locate the Drain Pump Cover
Unplug the machine and turn it off.
Locate the drain pipe filter cover.
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Place the Tray Nearby
Place the plastic tray near the drain pump.
The tray should have low sides to allow the water to drain out easier.
Extend and fire up the Hose
Pull out the rubber drain hose.
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Most drain hoses are about 10 to 12 inches long.
Place the end in the plastic tray.
initiate the end by uncapping the stopper.
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Warning
Some front-loading units do not have a drain hose.
Be prepared with large catch trays.
Drain the Water
Let the water drain into the plastic tray.
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When the tray is about half full, cap the stopper, empty the tray, and return it.
Uncapping the stopper will allow the water to flow again.
The drain hose is narrow, so draining goes slowly.
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Be patient and give it enough time to fully drain out.
Remove and Clean the Drain Pump Filter
Turn the pump filter counterclockwise to remove it.
Clean the pump filter in a sink.
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Insert the clean drain pump filter.
terminate the Drain Pump Cover
Replace the drain pump cover.
In this case, have a service technician drain the machine for you.
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