In Electrolux or Zanussi brands the filter is located at the bottom right and is covered by a plastic hatch. In Samsung washing machines look for the filter in the lower right corner behind the plastic panel or behind the hatch. On washing machines with a vertical loader, such as the Virpool, the part is at the bottom left.
To clean the filter, tilt the washing machine backwards, put a flat container under the filter hatch. Carefully unscrew the filter, gradually drain the water, then unscrew the filter completely and clean it from deposits of dirt and debris. Some dirt particles may stay in the filter opening.
What to do: Mix baking soda and water in a small bowl, add the baking soda mixture to the detergent tray of your machine, and pour the vinegar into the drum. Run the machine idle at maximum temperature and for the longest amount of time. Cleaning the washing machine with citric acid is even easier.
- 1 Disconnect the appliance from the power socket.
- 2 Turn off the water so that it does not flow into the washing machine
- 3 Prepare a cloth and a small basin with a capacity of about a liter.
- 4 Move the machine away from the wall to access the hoses.
- 5 Locate the filler hose and start by unscrewing it anticlockwise.
To remove the inlet filter, simply unscrew the hose, the grid can be cleaned without removing it, or gently pulled out with a pair of tweezers. The drip tray is covered by a sealing plug and must be unscrewed. Unscrew the screw fasteners with a screwdriver and pull out the filter completely.
The filter is cleaned under running water with baking soda paste. For heavy soiling you can soak it in water and vinegar for a few hours or use a specialised washing machine cleaner, for example the CareProtect range.
Whirpool vertical loading. filter in the bottom left corner on the front panel under the round hatch. Electrolux and Zanussi vertical loading. the filter is built into the fins of the drum and can only be reached from the inside.
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On Electrolux or Zanussi brands, the filter is at the bottom right and is covered by a plastic hatch. In Samsung washing machines, look for the filter in the area of the lower right corner behind the plastic panel or behind the hatch. On upright-loading washing machines, such as the Virpool, the part is at the bottom left.
How to Clean the Filter in a Washing Machine: Full Instruction
Cleaning the filter in the washing machine is a prerequisite for normal operation, so you should periodically monitor the condition of the filters. For the cleaning intervals for the filter parts, see the washing machine’s operating instructions.
Filters of the washing machine, needed to protect the internal components of the mechanism from the effects of harmful impurities contained in the water, as well as to catch foreign objects caught in the drain system.
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Which filters are installed in the washing machine?
In order to keep the mechanism of the washing machine as safe as possible from foreign objects, each device is equipped with two filters at once: one is “at the inlet” and the other is “at the outlet”:
- The inlet filter is needed to prevent particles of rust, lime and other small debris from getting into the machine together with water.
- The drain filter is designed to prevent detergent residues, threads, buttons and other things that accidentally fall into the drum from clogging the pump.
In addition to the two “mandatory” filters, the washing machine may have one additional filter that cleans and softens the tap water.
What are we doing?? Pulling the washing machine compartment toward you as far as it will go, so that it shows out as much as possible. Squat down and inspect the bottom of the tray, there are teeth on the right and left, which do not allow to take out the compartment, lubricate them with a small amount of vegetable oil.
To do this, first remove the control panel and then the powder tray. Use pliers to remove the hose clamps from the inner filling hoses and pull them out. Take out the external powder tray. To do this, you need to press the special plastic catch, and then pull the cuvette out towards you.
On Electrolux or Zanussi brands the filter is at the bottom right and covered by a plastic hatch. In Samsung washing machines, look for the filter in the area of the lower right corner behind the plastic panel or behind the hatch. On washing machines with a vertical load, such as the Virpool, the part is located at the bottom left.
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How to clean the water filter in a washing machine
- 1 Unplug the appliance.
- 2 Shut off the water so that it does not flow into the washing machine.
- 3 Prepare a cloth and a small basin of about one liter.
- 4 Move the machine away from the wall to access the hoses.
- 5 Find the filler hose and start unscrewing it counterclockwise.
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Cleaning the drain filter in the washing machine Whirlpool Whirlpool
- Disconnect the washing machine from the electrical outlet.
- Open the bottom panel or the cover on the panel that covers the filter.
- Prepare a container and place it under the filter on the right side.
- Open the filter slightly.
- Wait until all the water is completely out, unscrew the filter completely and remove it.
