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Fisher & Paykel GWL15 washer won't drain. A latex backed rug was washed in it and I think the drain pump is clogged. How to remove drain pump and unclog it?

  • Anonymous Mar 22, 2014

    drain tube coming from drain pump to reservior to drain line is clogged. How do I remove the reservior from the drain tube?

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Hi There,You could bail out as much water as possible,Then If you lean the machine back against the wall,(with machine unplugged) you could remove the bottom plate (if fitted) and you will see the pump with a fan attached,Try turning the fan back & forth it may loosen the obstruction and you could then pump the water out before removing the pump for a service,A the front of the pump you will see a small plastic locking clip that needs to be held out while you turn the pump anti-clockwise for removel.Note treat everthing to be live on this machine if plugged in.(unplug machine before attemting any procedure) Best Regards.

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Sorry, but do you have a photo or diagram of how to remove the pump?

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