To remove water from a washing machine, you can perform a manual drain using the drain hose and a bucket, as described in the provided reference.
Sometimes, a washing machine might hold water after a cycle due to a clog, pump issue, or other malfunction. When this happens, you need to manually remove the water before attempting any repairs or restarting the machine.
Manual Draining Method
The most common way to manually drain water from a washing machine involves accessing the drain hose.
Here are the steps based on the reference:
- Prepare: Gather a bucket (or multiple buckets) large enough to hold the water from the washing machine drum. Have towels ready for spills.
- Locate the Drain Hose: Find the washing machine's drain hose, typically located at the back of the unit. It's usually connected to a drain pipe or standpipe.
- Position the Bucket: Place your bucket on the floor near the back of the washing machine, lower than the drum level if possible.
- Lower the Hose: Carefully detach the drain hose from its connection point (pipe or standpipe) and lower the washing machine drain hose into your bucket.
- Allow Drainage: Water should begin to flow out of the hose into the bucket due to gravity.
- Empty the Bucket: Once the bucket is full, lift the drain hose (or cap it temporarily) to stop the flow. Connect the drain hose back to the pipe so you can empty the water into your sink or another suitable drain.
- Repeat: Repeat the draining process until the washing machine drum is empty. This may require filling and emptying the bucket multiple times.
Important Considerations:
- Ensure the machine is unplugged before attempting this process for safety.
- The amount of water can be significant, so use sturdy buckets and be prepared for potential spills.
- Draining into a sink or floor drain is also possible if available and lower than the machine.
This manual draining method allows you to empty the drum when the machine's internal pump is not functioning correctly.
