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Grinding noise from the pump of my wm2688hnm, cleaned plastic filter (it did have some minor debris)...ran another rinse/spin cycle, runs a couple of minutes and then starts to make a grinding noise and will not drain water out. I have drained water out of the filter, but need to know how to change pump (if that is what is needed) or troubleshoot. I do have it mounted to a pedistal.

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Take top off, take control panel off, take front off. Now you can get to pump. Check videos from repairclinic.com, appliancepartspros.com or YouTube.com for how to. Not that hard. Just many steps.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 26, 2008

SOURCE: code OE water is not being drained out

You may have a broken or plugged drain pump and needs to be diagnosed by a qualified LG technician.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 07, 2008

SOURCE: WATER WILL NOT DRAIN OR SPIN

OE is inded a drainage error.

From what you describe it is most likely that the drain motor is not working properly due to a loose electrical connection or bad motor itself. This is not that easy to verify since it requires some machine moving and disassembly to get at it.

I can give you further instructions if you like...

If your machine is still under warranty you should call someone in for service.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 11, 2009

SOURCE: LG Intello wm-1460FHD stops spinning during the wash load.

OE is a drain error (indicating the machine has not drained out in under 10 minutes). If the drain pump is not coming on at all then you have a bad drain pump motor. If it is trying to drain then you may have a clogged up drain hose. The most likely cause is a bad drain pump motor. Hope this helps.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 08, 2009

SOURCE: LG WG3431HW OE Error: Rattling & Not Draining.

water will not drain says oe

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 14, 2010

SOURCE: water doesn't drain

water discharge drain $50 part, easy installation. google the lg model to locate part.

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