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Where is the drain pump filter located?

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The drain pump filter in a front-load washing machine is typically located at the very bottom front corner of the appliance, concealed behind a small hinged access door or a removable kickplate panel. To access and clean this filter, you must open or pop off the access panel, place a shallow pan or old towels underneath to catch residual trapped water, and slowly unscrew the cylindrical filter cap counterclockwise. Regularly checking and clearing this filter of trapped lint, coins, hairpins, and debris prevents drainage errors, standing water, and foul odors from developing in your washing machine.
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On a standard front-loading washing machine, the drain pump filter is almost universally located behind a small, rectangular access door or panel at the very bottom front corner of the appliance. To access it, pop open the small hatch door, place a shallow flat pan and old towels underneath to catch residual trapped water, and slowly unscrew the twist-off filter cap counterclockwise. On top-loading washing machines, the drain pump is typically secured underneath the cabinet near the motor and can be accessed by tilting the washer back or removing the front panel after unplugging the unit. You can verify proper closure by checking for leaks during a test cycle.
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