Introduction

Use this guide to replace or clean the drain filter in your LG front load washing machine..

The drain filter collects large debris, like loose change, that might be stuck to your clothes. If your washing machine isn't removing this debris, or if your tub is not draining properly, then your filter may be broken or clogged.

This guide will work for most LG front load washing machines. This guide is written with a model WM3050CW washer. If you have a different model, you may encounter some minor disassembly differences, but the overall repair process will be the same.

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    • Unclip the filter door from its slot in the chassis and let it rest on the ground.

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    • Place a bowl next to the device.

    • Pull the drain filter hose out of its slot in the chassis enough to lay over the bowl.

    • Remove the plug at the end of the drain filter hose to release excess water into the bowl.

    • During reassembly, re-plug the drain filter hose and thread it back through its slot in the chassis.

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    • Twist the drain filter counterclockwise until it's fully disconnected from the chassis.

    • Remove the drain filter.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

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Bill Gilbert

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I need to replace the clip door it fell off when we moved.

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