The water is drained by the motor going in reverse & drives the pump by means of a flexible drive between the motor top cover & the pulley on the pump. Take off back panel & start machine on spin. See if the motor is actually turning the drain pump pulley. If it is then the pump will have to come off to see if there is a blockage. You will have to get water out first because it will pour out once you loosen the pump holding screws.
Lincoln Appliance NZ
February 2009