“I have an old LG front load washer. Every few washes, I have to drain about 2 cups water from the little hose in front where objects and debris can collect. Do the newer washers need this water drained periodically?”
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It is recommended that you periodically check the drain pump filter on the ENERGY STAR® Qualified LG 4.5 Cu. Ft. 8-Cycle High-Efficiency Front-Loading Washer with 6Motion™ Technology - White, Model # WM3400CW for any foreign objects or lint that may clog it up and prevent the washer from draining properly. If you look at the main image for the washer, you will notice the access panel in the lower left front of the washer. You will need to open that access panel to get to the drain pump filter, but it is recommended that you place a shallow pan under the access panel to collect water. When you open the access panel, you will see the drain hose and drain pump filter. The drain hose has to be pulled out carefully and placed in the shallow pan so that when you remove the plug from the hose, any water that is left in the tub after the washer has drained will drain out completely. Once the water is drained, you can plug the drain hose up an reinsert it back in place then remove the drain pump filter by turning it counter-clockwise. You will need to have a rag handy because a little water will run out when the filter is removed...^IFV
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I have this same issue and I bought my washer 1 month ago (LG 5.2 cu ft High Efficiency Mega Capacity Front Load Washer). If I don’t manually drain the washer every other load it starts to smell. A little water would be fine but I’m emptying almost a half gallon. My filter is also clean, but no change in the water waste. I don’t have a solution other than to recommend others not buy this washer.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.This one has same hose for drainage. I just bought washer and have used it four wash loads. There is a light that lights up to tell you to drain water from this filter hose, mine has not come on yet. Manual recommends you drain once a month. Will see if light comes on before then.
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