Introducción
Use this guide to replace the vent valve plunger in your LG front load washing machine.
The vent valve plunger vents moist air out the back of the washer. The plunger may stick open, which would allow excess liquid to slosh out and drip down the back of the washer.
This guide will work for most LG front load washing machines. This guide is written with a model WM3050CW washer. If you have a different model, you may encounter some minor disassembly differences, but the overall repair process will be the same.
Qué necesitas
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Turn off the main water supply
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Unplug your washer
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Disconnect all water connections at the rear of your washer
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Remove the screw(s) securing the top panel brackets to the back panel.
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Slide the top panel towards the rear of the device to disconnect its clips.
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To prevent confusion, label each valve and its corresponding hose.
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Repeat the labelling procedure for each valve and its corresponding connector.
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Use needle nose pliers to pull the inlet valve filters straight out of the inlets in the chassis.
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Remove the filters.
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Remove the screws securing the inlet valve assembly.
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Pull the inlet valve assembly straight out of its slot in the chassis to remove it.
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Loosen the fastener securing the vent hose.
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Lift the vent hose straight off the drum to expose the vent valve plunger.
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Use two flathead screwdrivers, or similar tools, to pry the vent valve plunger up enough to grip it with your fingers.
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Pull the plunger straight up to remove it.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Ask our Answers community for help.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Ask our Answers community for help.
