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E3080 — Drainage Issue – Multiple Possible Causes
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The washer cannot drain properly due to a blocked or kinked outlet hose, incorrectly positioned hose, or a blocked drain pump.
Common causes
- Drain pipe or water outlet hose blocked
- Kinked drain pipe or outlet hose
- Outlet hose installed too high (above 39 in. / 1 m)
- Unsuitable extension on outlet hose
- Blocked drain pump
- Pump cap not correctly assembled or fully screwed in
- Detergent dosage too high
How to fix it
- Clean drain pipe and water outlet hose
- Straighten any kinks in drain pipe or outlet hose
- Ensure outlet hose is installed no higher than 39 in. (1 meter)
- Remove unsuitable extensions from outlet hose
- Clean the drain pump per the owner's manual
- Ensure pump cap is fully screwed in with handle in vertical position
- Mix one tablespoon of fabric softener with ~2 cups of water and pour into compartment II to address excess suds
Parts you might need
- drain pump
- pump cap
- water outlet hose
- drain pipe
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