Lg Direct Drive Front Load Washer Not Draining

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Lg direct drive front load washer not draining. The lid switch assembly prevents the washer from spinning when the lid is open. If the drain is not kinked run a spin only cycle to test the drain pump. When the detergent you added to your washing cycle is not dispensed completely into the washer tub it may be caused by three major reasons. Dispenser does not dispense completely lg front load washer.

If a lid switch does not have continuity replace it. If the washer is displaying an error code on the display troubleshoot for the error code that is being displayed. After one minute is up plug the washer cord back into the wall. A maintenance related issue.

To determine if the lid switch assembly is defective use a. Next open and close the door of the washing machine 6 times within 12 seconds to send a reset signal. Listen to hear a humming sound which indicates that the drain pump motor has started working. Locate the access panel in the lower front of your front load washer.

Does not drain or spin clothes too wet front load washer if the clothes are too wet at the end of the cycle this could be the result of a drain restriction or an unbalanced load. Watch this instructional video to learn about how to correct leaking issues. Leaking issues in front load washers can be resolved easily without a technician. Pull the drain hose carefully into the pan and remove the plug from the hose allowing the water to drain completely.

The first step towards stopping the leakage is to discover the source. Open and remove the acces panel by pulling the tab downward and out revealing the drain hose and drain pump filter. Be careful not to pull the hose too far out as this can cause the hose to kink preventing. Press the spin speed key until high is selected.

If the lid switch assembly fails the washer will not drain. Multimeter to test each of the lid switches for continuity. Next grab a shallow pan and have it ready by placing it near the access panel to collect the water. Press power to turn the washer on.