Cleaning a washing machine filter

A clean filter can take a load off your mind

Simple cleaning and maintenance of the filter can solve or prevent many minor washing machine faults. A clogged filter can cause your washing machine to:

• Vibrate and make loud noises.
• Take longer to complete a cycle.
• Stop randomly during a cycle.
• Make your laundry come out too wet.

Our simple guide to cleaning your washing machine filter

• First turn the appliance off and disconnect the power, then turn the water supply off.
• Lay a towel on the floor and place a large tray or shallow container on top for the residual water to be drained. Unclip the pump cover to find the black drain hose.
• Pull the cap off the drain hose over the bowl and allow the water to drain into the tray. You may need to do this multiple times.
• Once you have drained all the water, make sure you have replaced the cap on drain hose and put back into position.
• Unscrew the filter cap anti-clockwise and slide it out. Water will come out onto the towel you have laid down. You may find obstructions in the filter such as coins, buttons or a build-up of lint. These should be removed then thoroughly clean the filter.
• Carefully check it the impeller moves freely.
• Screw the filter cap back tightly into the locked vertical position.
• Close the pump cover and ensure that it is clicked into position.