All household appliances need proper care. Washing machines are no exception. That the service life of the washing machine was not less, than specified by the manufacturer, you need to know, how to clean a filter in a washing machine. For the average user, determining the location of a filter is a challenge. Guided by logic, a careful owner tries to find a filter when arranging water supply or, not without reason assumes, that you need to clean the drain hose.
It should be noted, that both decisions are correct. The technical design of the washing machine implies water purification at the inlet before washing and at the outlet after, therefore, many models are equipped with two filters: inlet and outlet. The existence of additional treatment facilities is possible, which are not installed at the factory, and at the request of the owner in the service center. Their service will not be considered now.
How to clean the drain filter
Speaking of the need to clean the drain system, owners of washing machines usually mean that there is a filter. It is located in the lower front of the car under a special cover or behind a plastic panel, which is easily removed with a screwdriver.
Structurally, the detail is presented ??in the form of screw plugs. The filter element gets without problems, counterclockwise or removed after unscrewing the lock screws - it all depends on the model of machine. Before starting the manipulations, prepare special utensils to drain the remaining water in the system. Put it under the hatch.
Carefully remove the filter, wait, until the water runs out, and carefully clean the nest from accumulated debris. Use a stiff brush and running water to clean the filter element itself. Put it back in place after the dirt is completely removed, turning clockwise until it stops. Do it carefully, so that the part is not skewed, did not hang out. If the cleaning device is properly secured and tightly closes the hole, close the hatch or attach the removable panel. (Div. Also: How to clean a washing machine from scale and dirt)
Problems with filter disassembly
Under the influence of some factors the filter can become clogged or clogged with scale so much, that it is impossible to get it in the way described above. This is how it should be done: putting the machine on the side surface, get the drain pump (pump) and try to remove the filter element from the inside. Sometimes such actions do not bring results. Then remove the drain structure completely and deal with the problem in a convenient place.
In addition to dirt and scale in the drain cleaner, you can find a trifle, clothing accessories, which accidentally got into the tank of the machine. Systematically clean, and difficulties with dismantling will not arise.
How to clean the input filter
Not all models of washing machines are equipped with an inlet filter, whose role is to purify water, coming from large mud inclusions. It usually looks like a small mesh cylinder, which, performing their functions, it gets dirty even if you don't clean it, then the water will be poorly supplied or will stop altogether.
In the washing machine, corresponding to logic, the inlet filter is located near the hose. Before you clean it, disconnect the machine from the central water supply, unscrew the hose and use pliers to remove the required part. Do not make sudden movements, do not crush, slowly rotate in different directions, then pull on yourself. Use a toothbrush to thoroughly clean the part. Remains of rust and sand are well removed under high water pressure. If the mesh is very dirty and you can not clean it, you can buy a new one in the home appliance parts department.
Install a well-cleaned or new part in the inlet window. That she sat down tightly in her place, gently press it with a screwdriver. Then connect the machine to the water supply and check the quality of the connection.
The condition of the inlet cleaning device must be monitored constantly. From how much water is polluted, depends on the frequency of cleaning.