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Posted on Oct 10, 2009

I keep getting a code F21 how do I unclog the washer

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There is a strainer on the drain pump that is clogged. The manual does not mention this at all, it merely states the drain hose is kinked or clogged.

Under the front door there is a panel that is the width of the machine and is held in place by two screws, one on either side.

When you remove that you will see the pump and the the strainer attached to it. Unscrew the strainer (put a small pan under it to catch excess water) and remove to remove the junk accumulated.

-or- you'll need to replace the pump.

Also, attached to the panel is another manual that refers to the error codes you are seeing.

  • saxpug Sep 12, 2010

    Thanks so much it took just a few minutes and now it is working great

  • Kathleen Olson Sep 28, 2011

    Thanks it worked great in just a few minutes. Now if it ever happens again i know how to fix it. Baby socks got into the drain.

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