If you have problems with your washing machine, the chances are you have a jammed filter. Here's how to carry out essential cleaning to get your appliance back working as it should. 

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.

The benefits of a clean washing machine filter

Programmes will run with perfect laundry results

The appliance will be quiter wiht less vibration noise

Creates a cleaner fresher smelling machine

Removes foreign objects such as coins, hair and tissue

Regular cleaning will also prevent future fauts with your washing machine

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.

It is always best to clean the filter regulary and to manufacturer guidlines. This is usually every 3-4 months or when you are experiencing issues.

See the washing machine filter cleaning process in action!