[scottbreen]

I have a GE Front Load Washer, Model WBVH6240. It recently stopped draining. I removed the front service panel and drained the tub using the drain plug. The filter was pretty clogged with various items (coins, a rock, nail, screw, etc).

I thought that would fix the problem but it still does not drain. The pump doesn't seem to operate, it is hot to the touch so I'm assuming it is burned out. Confirmation of that would be great or if there was an easy way to verify I'd appreciate it.

I can't figure out how to access the pump in order to remove / replace it. I can't access from the front service panel or the rear. Right now that is the biggest obstacle for me to repair - Help.

The pump is a DP40-018 Hanning Elektro Werke. I also couldn't find the pump or this model washer on this web site for parts.

Thanks,
Scott

[tvfixer]

Hey Scott,
With all the items you have found in the drain I suspect you more in the pump. First thing you can do take the drain hose can blow into it without restriction. If not take lose the hoses to the pump. You might want to get some pinch off pliers to save water from going ever where or a shop vac to suck out the tub. If the pump is getting warm current is flowing to it and propeller is jammed more than likely. The front should have a couple of 1/4 screws at the corners on the front I think. should pop after removing them.
Good Luck.
Mike

[scottbreen]

tvfixer, thanks for the input. The hoses were clear so I pulled out the pump. You were right, just the two screws and then it came out after disconnecting hoses and power.

There were a couple of small items and a lot of lint in the pump, although nothing that looked like it would cause it to be jammed. I cleaned the pump, tested it outside of the washer and confirmed it worked. I installed it back in the washer, put everything back together and it works - no problems.

Thanks for the tip to check for something else clogging the pump and how to pull the pump out.

Thanks,
Scott