[dicke]

A rug came apart during washing and I think the pieces plugged the filter or pump. The washer did not finish the cycle and is full of water.
I removed the rug, and unplugged to reset the timer. It still will not drain.
How do I get to the filter/ pump to clean them? The parts diagrams aren't much help on getting inside.
Thanks

[Joe / APP Team]

Originally Posted by dicke

A rug came apart during washing and I think the pieces plugged the filter or pump. The washer did not finish the cycle and is full of water.
I removed the rug, and unplugged to reset the timer. It still will not drain.
How do I get to the filter/ pump to clean them? The parts diagrams aren't much help on getting inside.
Thanks

Dicke,

Yes rugs have a tendency to deteriorate in a washer and clog the pump, especially bathroom rugs/mats, here are the access and removal instructions so you can get to and clean out that pump.

Removing the lower front access panel: 1. Raise the front of the washer and insert a two by four under the front of the washer. 2. Remove the (2) screws holding the panel to the washer base. Pull the panel down and out Removing the drain pump:

1. Disconnect the washer from the electrical supply, remove the front access panel.

Note: Some water will be left in the hoses and pump. 2. Disconnect the inlet sump from the pump 3. Disconnect the outlet hose from the pump. 4. Remove the (2) screws, one on each side, holding the pump housing to the washer base. 4a. Unplug the wires from the pump motor. Disassembling the drain pump: 1. The drain pump check valve is located in the outlet of the pump.
2. Remove the shield by releasing the tab and pulling back on the shield.

Clean out the pump and both hoses, you should be fine as long as the pump motor didn't burn out.

Good Luck,

[dicke]

Originally Posted by Joe / APP Team

Dicke,

Yes rugs have a tendency to deteriorate in a washer and clog the pump, especially bathroom rugs/mats, here are the access and removal instructions so you can get to and clean out that pump.

Removing the lower front access panel: 1. Raise the front of the washer and insert a two by four under the front of the washer. 2. Remove the (2) screws holding the panel to the washer base. Pull the panel down and out Removing the drain pump:

1. Disconnect the washer from the electrical supply, remove the front access panel.

Note: Some water will be left in the hoses and pump. 2. Disconnect the inlet sump from the pump 3. Disconnect the outlet hose from the pump. 4. Remove the (2) screws, one on each side, holding the pump housing to the washer base. 4a. Unplug the wires from the pump motor. Disassembling the drain pump: 1. The drain pump check valve is located in the outlet of the pump.

2. Remove the shield by releasing the tab and pulling back on the shield.

Clean out the pump and both hoses, you should be fine as long as the pump motor didn't burn out.

Good Luck,

Joe,
This washer doesn't have a lower front panel. There is a break just below the control panel. Then a one piece front panel, including the door, gasket etc. The lower front panel is fake and part of this door panel.
Thanks,
Dick

[Joe / APP Team]

Originally Posted by dicke

Joe,
This washer doesn't have a lower front panel. There is a break just below the control panel. Then a one piece front panel, including the door, gasket etc. The lower front panel is fake and part of this door panel.
Thanks,
Dick
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Dick,

It's a bit more involved, with a single piece front panel,

Good Luck,


Part number: AP4359998

Removing the top panel:
1. Disconnect the washer from the electrical supply.

2. Remove the (2) screws fromthe rear of the top, slide the top back and lift it off.

Releasing the bellows (door boot) from the

front panel:
The front of the bellows is installed over the lip of the door
opening in the front panel and held in place by a spring

loaded wire loop.

1. Open the loading door.
2. Using needle nose pliers, start where the spring and
wire are connected at the bottom of the bellows and

pull the wire out of the groove of the bellows.
3. Pull the bellows off of the lip of the front panel.

Releasing the console:
1. Disconnect the washer from the electrical supply,
remove the top panel and detergent drawer.
2. Remove the(2)screws,one oneach end,holding the

console to the top of the side panels.

3. Remove the(3) screws behind the detergent drawer panel.
4. Lift the(3) tabs to release the top of console from the mounting plate.
5. Roll the console forward, while lifting up to release the bottom tabs from the front panel.
6. Unplug the wiring harness from the control panel and lift the panel off.
Removing the front panel:
1. Disconnect the washer from the electrical supply
and release the console.
2. Release the bellows from the front panel and remove the (2) screws holding the door safety switch assembly to the front panel.
3. On select models, disconnect the wires from the
light switch.
4. Raise the front of the washer and remove the (4) screws securing the front panel to the washer base.

5. Remove the(4) screws securing the top of the panel.

6. Lift up and out on the front panel to disengage it from the (4)nylon pins, two in the front of each side panel, and lift the front panel off.
Removing the drain pump assembly:
1. Disconnect the washer from the electrical supply and remove the front panel.
Note: Some water will be left in the hoses and
pump.

2. Disconnect the inlet sump from the pump.
3. Disconnect the outlet hose from the pump.

4. Remove the (2) screws, one on each side, holding the pump housing to the washer base.
5. Unplug the wires from the pump motor and lift the pump assembly out.