LG WM6700HBA how to thaw a frozen drain hose
When a Freeze error message appears and the drain hose is frozen.
Steps
- Pour hot water into the drum and close the door.
- Wait 1 to 2 hours.
- Press the Power button.
- Turn the knob to the Spin Only cycle.
- Press Start/Pause and check that the water drains.
Source: Maintenance: Care in Cold Climates Source: Maintenance: Care in Cold Climates, p. 46
Used for
- Freeze error: The inlet hose, drain hose or drain pump is frozen.
Other WM6700HBA procedures
- How to clean the drain pump filterWhen a Drainage message appears, the washer drains slowly, and periodically.
- How to clean the water inlet filtersWhen a Water supply message appears or the washer fills slowly.
- How to run the Tub Clean cycleOnce a month, once a week for three weeks if the drum smells musty, and more often with heavy use.
- How to clean the ezDispense reservoirs and dispenser drawerEach time you refill detergent or softener or change to a new type, when a Check det. Tank or Check soft. Tank message appears, and once or twice a month for the drawer.
- How to clean the door sealOnce a month.
- How to level the washerWhen the washer vibrates or rocks during spin.
- How to thaw frozen water inlet hosesWhen a Freeze error message appears and the inlet hoses are frozen.
Sources
- Owner's Manual, Washing Machine WM6700H*A / WM5700H*A. LG Electronics Inc. Document MFL70701247, revision Rev.06, 2026-01-23, 68 pages, en-US. gscs-b2c.lge.com. Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 12 November 2026.
Page numbers are the numbers printed in the manual. Where this page and the manual differ, follow the manual.