How to Drain Water Out of a GE Super Capacity Plus Washing Machine

Drain and Spin Cycle

• Using the drain and spin cycle setting is the fastest, easiest way to drain standing water from the washer tub. Turn the cycle selector knob to "Drain and Spin" and press the "Start" button. If the washer doesn't respond, you can disrupt the electrical supply to the machine to reset the control board. Unplug the washer or switch the corresponding circuit breaker to "Off." After five minutes, restore the electricity to the appliance and try running a "Drain and Spin" cycle.

Hand Bailing

• If the washer is still unable to successfully run a drain and spin setting, you may have to bail out the water by hand. This entails scooping the water from the tub one container at a time, using a small bucket or plastic cup. When you get to the bottom of the tub, use dry towels to sop up any remaining water.

Drain Hose

• Disconnecting the drain hose from the rear washer panel is another way to drain unwanted water from the appliance tub. Unplug the washer to avoid electrical injury. Unless your laundry room has a floor drain, you'll want to have several buckets or similar containers handy. Remove the retaining clamp and pull the drain hose off of its port. The water will drain from the port fairly quickly; direct the water into the bucket or floor drain.

Troubleshooting Tips

• Kinked, obstructed or improperly connected drain hoses are common reasons why washing machines fail to drain. Occasional drain hose troubleshooting may help you avoid having to drain the tub. Keep the drain hose free of twists and kinks and never place anything on top of it. A washer that consistently drains too slowly may indicate a drain hose blockage; disconnect the hose and check it for socks or other small items. When replacing the drain hose, fit it onto the port and secure it with the removed retaining clamp.