If you began to notice that recently your device began to work much worse, then most likely the problem arose due to clogged washing machine filter, which is designed to protect the structure from getting inside unnecessary parts.
Now it's time to find out how to clean the washing filter on the indesit washing machine, and is it possible to do it yourself without the help of service center employees.
What is a washing machine pump filter and how to find it in your device?
Each washing machine has a special filter, which is pump drain filter. It is usually associated with pomp the washing machine itself. Its main function is to purify the water during the washing process and prevent all kinds of garbage and various little things from getting inside the tank, like cash coins and buttons from a shirt.
But not every owner of his assistant knows exactly where he is. filter in the washing machine, but it is still better to find out this information in advance so that you can understand for yourself how best to carry out the filter cleaning process in your home.
This very necessary detail is hidden at the bottom of our design, regardless of the type of load. Most likely, you have already paid attention to a small socket at the bottom, which is closed by the case. Below it is the drain filter.
Removing it is not difficult: for this you just need to pry it with scissors (preferably not sharp), or a flat screwdriver.
After the operation, you will see the filter cover, which has a special handle. A common option is when in washing machines, in particular in indesit, the part is made in black and it is quite easy to find it, but in some cases its location varies. When you have successfully removed the cover, you can proceed to the next step - removing the part itself.
Part Removal Technique
It's important that you get it as carefully as possible as you may accidentally damage other fragile parts of the washing machine.
Always remember that in designs from indesit, the surge protector is made of the thinnest plastic. That is why, during extraction, you need to carefully pry the filter with a screwdriver already known to us. on both sides and shoot only at the moment when he himself begins to move away, but do not pull him towards you.
In general, removing the filter from an automatic type washing machine is not so difficult when it comes to conventional filters: you just need to turn its cap counterclockwise.
Remember to prepare a dry and absorbent rag in advance.This is necessary so that you can quickly wipe off excess water, which will surely flow out when you remove the filter. The rag must be placed under the panel itself, which closes the filter pump, and only after that begin to remove the part.
To do this, turn it a couple of circles counterclockwise and remove towards you.
After that, you can proceed to the cleaning itself using one of several of the most famous methods. As a rule, cleaning the filter for a washing machine does not take much time if you do everything correctly and quickly.
Several options for cleaning the filter of the Indesit washing machine
In order to avoid any problems, some wash the part under running water. In case of severe contamination, the filter is cleaned with a toothbrush, and the part can also be soaked in a solution of citric acid to plaque removal from lime and bad smell.
For some models of washing machines in the instructions you can find a step-by-step explanation of how to clean the filter of your washing machine. Most often, it is following algorithm:
- Remove all laundry from the tub and unplug the appliance at the control panel and from the mains.
- Locate the panel and cover on the panel.
- Slightly open the lid and carefully remove your part.
- Completely clean the filter that is located there, as well as the hole into which the part is inserted.
- After you have finished cleaning, place the part in place and close the lid.
Alleged problems
If you carry out this procedure only for the first time, then you may have some difficulties (not without this, of course, after all, for the first time).
Sometimes the filter that is inside the panel can not be pulled out immediately, or the plastic cover may break with unnecessary movements. Such situations often arise when the part has never been taken out of the washing machine since the moment of purchase, and it has become so dirty that it has managed to get stuck inside. In such cases, when the part cannot be removed on your own, invite an experienced person in this matter who knows better than you what to do in such cases.
And never, never wait for your washing machine to become completely clogged and stop doing its job properly.
This problem can be easily prevented if you perform a full cleaning regularly every six months. That is when it will be able to serve you as long as possible.
