NorCal Dan wrote:
Use the method edatlanta posted. You can also use a water hose to back wash that rubber boot to force the lint ball back into the drum, then do the cycle again. I used to add a cup of vinegar to the drum before starting the cycle. The procedure will add a lot of water to the drum, then slosh it around. The idea is to break up that lint ball in the rubber boot. Once I figured out what was supposed to happen I was able to keep mine lint free without having to pull the unit out of the closet to clean that rubber boot.
The only PROPER way to remove lint is to pull the washer! If you saw what I pulled out of both the vent hose AND the rubber boot between the back side and the drum you would agree 100%.
Also, the hoses on the backside are no different that the ones in your home. They should be replaced at least every 5 years.