How do I access the pump and pump filter on my Bravos 300 washer?

SOURCE: maytag bravos washer - how

Hi from retired Englishman in SW France,

Following are my complete and hopefully 'coverall' guidance notes for checking both the drain motor filter and the drain motor ;-0)

REMOVE POWER AND ENSURE YOU HAVE A WATER RECEPTACLE/RAGS TO SOAK UP THE WATER WHICH IS BOUND TO POUR OUT (alternatively use a wet vac as sensibly suggested by VinnyB1234!)
If you are unsure where the filter is, it is often behind the front lower (kick) panel (or in some machines at the rear in an awkward position!). These panels are either held on by (plasic) screws or will just pull off. Most filters are held in by a round cover/knob. Sometimes the filter will not come out with the cover and you will have to persuade it to come out to play.
It's surprising what people have found in theirs! It is always worthwhile checking it on a regular basis.
Now- whilst the filter is removed it is normally possible to see the drain motor and ensure it is not jammed by a foreign object such as a needle or a toothpick. It should be able to be turned by hand/finger- the power IS OFF!
At this point it is also possible to test if the motor works. No clothes or water in the machine, select a spin cycle and put the power back on. You should be able to see the motor turning at some point, possibly straight away. Using something suitable like a glove see if it is easy to briefly slow the motor down. If it is easy then the motor is malfunctioning.

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Thanks and good luck!
John C

SOURCE: Our Bravos Quiet series 300 model # mvwb400vqo is

Facing the rear on the bottom left side, mine was leaking bad also, and it turned out to be a small hole on the black drain pump housing that's connected to bottom of tub (Black plastic bowl with 2 hose connections that covers the impeller). The problem was that loose change found it's way into the housing where the impeller + metal objects = hole in plastic housing and impeller was also missing one of it's 4 blades........ The hole was a little smaller than a marble and the fix was Goop Marine Glue! Works fine 3 months and going strong though bleach may eat away the glue in time, but it may not because that stuff is resistant to almost anything!