How to clean the filter in the washing machine with his own hands

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Where there is a filter

In the washing machine may be up to 3 filters: drain, filler and softener tap water. Regardless of brand, model and method of loading laundry, a drain filter is located next to the pump. Outside his hatch covers or removable decorative panel.

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Different manufacturers drain filter may be located in different places:

• Drain filter at Ardo, LG and Whirlpool located at the bottom left of the hatch cover. It is located low and close to him, you can not remove the bottom panel. Some models do not have the bottom panel.
• Indesit and Ariston hidden filter for lower trim removable panel on the right side. Thin blade squeeze plate from the housing and reach the filter.
• Candy filter to hide behind the hatches on the left side.
• Filter cover have eyelid may be integral or team through the entire lower part of the facade.
• Manufacturers Bosch and Siemens hid it behind a door or hatch trim strip on the right.
• For models Electrolux and Zanussi hatch located at the bottom right.
• At Samsung filter at the lower right corner, covered with plastic hatches.
• Atlanta hides it at the bottom right of the hatches.

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Filter for purifying water filler is established not on all machines. It is a fine metal mesh in a plastic cylinder and is located in the filler neck.

For some models, the gasket in the filler hose manufacturers have changed to another mesh.

How to clean: instruction

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Cleaning musoroulovitelya:

1. Turn off the water and remove the plug.
2. Remove the trim panel or fold the cover flap to open the filter in the washing machine.
3. Snug fit cap provides latch. Hook its flat screwdriver or a knife. Sometimes hatch is easy to open by hand.
4. To remove the false panel pull it on or move sideways.
5. Before unscrewing the filter cloth and prepare the tray for residual water. Manufacturers of some models provided hatch or the filter handle in the form of a groove, in which water stechot in capacity.
6. Models of AEG, Bosh, Electrolux, Samsung, Simens have emergency emptying hose. Using it can be almost completely drained.
7. To gently drain the water through the filter, do not twist it all at once. Turn the lid on the 45-600 and allow to drain the remaining water. When fixing screw cork, for example, the model 181 Candy Holiday previously screwdriver and loosen the screw in it. At Electrolux, Zanussi, LG, to drain the water AEG twisting the cap.
8. After all of the water drain, remove the filter and vyymite.
9. Clean and wash the filter.
10. Remove hands large debris and clean off plaque abrasive side of the sponge.
11. Rinse the filter under a stream of running water. Clean the hole in the machine.
12. Check the condition of the drain pump. Remove debris from the hole, if there is one. Check the free running of the impeller.
13. After cleansing, set the filter in place. Screw the cap clockwise. In some models, after installing the filter, it is fixed lid-lock.
14. Start the machine in test mode rinse. If the water does not leak, it's okay. Close the hatch or replace the bezel.

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Cleaning the water inlet filter:

1. Turn off the water and energize the machine.
2. Spread a cloth on the floor to prevent the formation of puddles of spilled water.
3. The key turn the nut counterclockwise to release the hose. Unscrew the nut careful not to damage or lose the small rubber pad.
4. With pliers pull the filter in a plastic wall. To do this, use a cross-shaped protrusion on the wall. After its capture flick pull design.
5. Mesh filter can be cleaned in situ without taking out of the plastic container. Suggestions for cleaning use brush bristles with moderate hardness.
6. Large and blockages, clean running water.
7. Grid in the hose, remove and clean the same method.
8. Purging the filter set in place and check the design density.
9. Check for laying the hose and screw it into place with a nut.
10. Upon completion, water is supplied to the system. If the test revealed no leaks, the cleaning is completed. If a leak is detected, tighten the nut or replace the gasket.

The long-term cleans the filter can cause problems:

• unpleasant smell washed clothes and out of the car;
• garbage and mud mash actively proliferate fungi and bacteria;
• mud lump emits an unpleasant odor;
• accumulated in the filter plug prevents water blend, with full overlapping tube lumen, draining is stopped;
• debris gets into the pump and can damage the blades interfere with the operation of the impeller.

How often should I clean the filter

Depending on the intensity of use of the washing machine, clean the filter every 2-4 months. With active daily spend washing clean the filter monthly.

The frequency of washes also determine the type of tissue and the severity of contamination of laundry. For example, wool, flannel cloth and flannel cloth substrate intensively form, clogging the filter. Therefore, when washing requires more frequent cleaning of the filter.

How to unscrew or remove detail

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Unscrew the drain filter notches located on the lid counterclockwise. For models with a locking bolt or a screw, remove the pre-fixing elements.

Sometimes foreign objects or stripped thread does not allow unscrew the filter. If Do not remove the filter in the washing machine, There may be three outputs:

1. Turn up the pressure on the cap with pliers. But it is likely to damage the filter.
2. If the filter is rotated, but not completely removed, tilt the machine tap the filter cover.
3. Remove the drain pump, clean the cochlea and remove the filter.

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Filler filter in the supply hose nozzle. After loosening the hose from the machine just pull the net out of the hole.

What if the drain filter flows

If, after cleaning the filter during water flow set was found, there are three possible reasons:

Uneven or insufficient tightening of the installation. In order to prevent the shift of the thread, push the item directly and firmly tighten for better fixation. Try it does not strip the threads. Upon detection of a leak, remove the filter and reinstall. Before removing, prepare a rag or paper tray.

The tightness of contact with the socket provides a rubber gasket. Cracked or damaged gasket must be replaced. If the model does not have the sealing rubber bands, change the filter on the washing machine.

If the cause of a leak in stripped threads on the filter or the walls of the cochlea, replace the filter or filter all pair-snail. In this case, use the services of a service technician.

helpful hints

Professionals and manufacturers recommend to stick to a few tips to use the washing machine to protect it from damage Filters:

1. Clean the filter at least 4 times a year.
2. Do not store wet items in the drum. High humidity promotes active fungi proliferation moldy.
3. If the sink or a set of water slowed, increased washing time or have not used all of the powder, check and clean the filter.
4. Review the recommendations in the instructions to extend the use without repairs.

regular cleaning filter devices washing machine increases the service life of all components and mechanisms stiralki.

Especially cleaning filters are determined by the model and brand of the machine. These guidelines is sufficient for self-fulfillment, and in other cases, call for expert help.