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Whirlpool Washer Code Clean Filter: Water Not Pumped Out

Clean Filter is a red symbol on some Whirlpool washers, in guidance that does not name a series. It means waste water is not being pumped out. The washer lists four reasons: a kink in the…

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Code: Clean Filter
Appliance: Washer
Brand: Whirlpool
Warranty: 30-day workmanship

What Clean Filter means

Clean Filter is a red symbol on some Whirlpool washers, in guidance that does not name a series. It means waste water is not being pumped out. The washer lists four reasons: a kink in the drain hose, a drain hose that is blocked or frozen, a blocked filter, or a blocked pump. In plain terms, water is staying in the tub because the drain path is restricted somewhere, and the red symbol points you to the drain pump filter first.

Common causes of Clean Filter

Kinked drain hose
Blocked or frozen drain hose
Drain pump filter blocked with lint or debris
Drain pump blocked

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Check the drain hose for kinks. 2. Make sure the washer sits in a room that stays at least 41 degrees F. 3. Clean the drain pump filter as your owner's manual describes, with towels ready for the residual water. 4. Touch Start/Pause once the problem is fixed. 5. If the symbol stays, touch and hold Power for at least three seconds.

! Why to stop there

A clean filter and straight hose leave the pump itself as the next suspect
We test the pump and its circuit on site, with the water drained first
You get the price in writing, and our repairs carry a 30-day workmanship warranty

Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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Clean FilterClean Filter questions

Why is the washer not draining?

The red symbol means waste water is not pumped out. A kinked, blocked or frozen hose, a blocked filter and a blocked pump are the reasons listed, so the filter and hose are the first things to check.

Is it safe to open the drain pump filter?

Follow your owner's manual for that step. Expect residual water, so lay towels and a shallow pan down first. If you are not comfortable with it, leave it for us.

What does holding Power for three seconds do?

The guidance asks you to touch and hold Power for at least three seconds if the problem persists after you touch Start/Pause. If it still shows, the drain system needs testing.

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Still seeing Clean Filter?

A technician diagnoses it on site and gives you the price in writing before any work starts.

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