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How to drain Fisher & Paykel MW511 Washing machine?

My washing machine has stopped full of water between the wash and the rinse cycles. I have taken the clothes out but how do I get the water out and see what is wrong? How do I take the pump out?
Leah, September 2012
Only way to get the water out is to bail it out with a small container or jug. Get as much as possible out to reduce the weight then tip machine back against the wall. Look underneath at front right corner of bowl. Locate the pump and turn the small plastic propellor and see if you can free up the pump. If it feels free put machine on final spin & press start. See if pump will keep going by itself and empty last of water out. If not or pump is noisy then you will have to remove pump and clear the obstruction. Make sure power is off at the wall socket before working on the pump.

Lincoln Appliance NZ, September 2012
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