The design of the automatic washing machine is equipped with items such as filters: drain and filler. They protect equipment from dirt and damage. Filters to perform their functions, they are periodically cleaned.
Manufacturers recommend doing it once every six months. Figure out how to clean the filter in the washing machine, you can do it yourself, without professional support.
The content of the article:
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Cleaning the drain filter
- Symptoms need for cleaning
- The sequence of the procedure
- Problems and Solutions
- Cleaning the water inlet filter
- Types of contamination and factors causing them
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Folk remedies in the care unit
- Lemon acid
- cleaning soda
- Using vinegar
- The use of white
- bluestone
- Conclusions and useful videos on the topic
Cleaning the drain filter
By means of the drain filter is cleaned waste water from various debris (coins, buttons, etc.). The filter element may become clogged and on the presence of impurities in water and heavy elements.
Cleaning is required in order to prevent ingress of small organic and inorganic impurities into the pump and tubes, which may damage the components.
A clogged filter reduces the bandwidth of the drain channel at the same time increases the load on the system pump. As a result, the pump wears out faster
Symptoms need for cleaning
Drain filter is also called a drain, and a garbage filter pump. Signs indicating the need for the procedure are:
- Cessation of all functions.
- Difficulties in draining the fluid, during which time he slows down or stops completely.
- In the transition mode "extraction"The system immediately switches off.
- It does not function as "Rinsing".
Each of these symptoms - a signal to in order to take action to release the filter from debris.
The sequence of the procedure
Before removing the filter must be reserved capacity to drain water and dry cloths, having imposed podsunuv of the machine and under the bottom. The fact is that even after draining it remains a certain amount of water. Cloths absorb fluid and protect the floor from the moisture.
To ensure the safety required cut off the water and disconnect the machine from the electrical outlet, then from the tank should be drained stiralki
This is done because some models are nodes incapable disconnected from the power supply immediately. After you make sure that the machine is turned off, you can start working.
Before removing the filter cap spun and pulled out of the socket. After that, the following manipulations:
- Washing under running water.
- Cleanup of contaminated sites brush.
- Purification of lime and disposal of malodor by soaking in a solution of citric acid and water.
It also involves cleaning the filter of planting space in the machine, as it may get stuck debris. To facilitate the procedure, use to illuminate dark areas flashlight.
Water from the tank is drained through the drain stiralki filter by slightly loosening its connection to the pump system, or through the emergency hose, which are equipped with the latest models from Bosch and Samsung
After removal of the debris and wash under running water clean piece is set in place.
Problems and Solutions
When cleaning the filter element, you may encounter a problem. it lies in the fact that the cover does not rotate.
The cover of the drain filter should be free to rotate counterclockwise and clockwise direction. She does not move when the washing machine after purchasing it, never cleaned, and the filter as a result of long-term operation prikipel
In such a situation, if you have a car brand Indesit, Put the machine on its side and remove the pump. If the model without cover, you will see the pump. In the presence of the cover must be removed. Then you need to disconnect the wires. Further need to unscrew the bolts holding the item, and unpin electrician from the pump.
Filter then treated with WD-40 liquid is opened and cleaned. After the procedure the action is carried out in reverse order. When screwing the lid note how tightly it is twisted. Poor screwed cap will leak.
At cars of different makes and models of different characteristics, so before the work should be familiar with the relevant section in the instructions. Knowing their characteristics, you will avoid problems. For example, in washing machines, filter are fastened with screws, need to unscrew the screw.
Drain filter and emergency hose, if it exists in the model, they are at the bottom of the decorative hatch cover assemblies for machine maintenance
If the drain filter is not provided for in the design, remove the casing of the washing machine, check the cochlea, the drain pump and pipes.
Such machines as Samsung, Ariston and Indesit, The drain filter is placed at the bottom of the front side. In models of LG and Bosch, it is located behind a decorative hatch at the bottom right.
Cleaning the water inlet filter
The washing machine is also priming the filter element in the form of a mesh, do not miss foreign objects and impurities inside. Such devices are provided not in all models of cars.
Signs of clogging filler filter are:
- Incoming water pressure reduced in the machine;
- an increase in the washing time;
- the device works well, but when casting is buzzing and is not filled with liquid.
The element is connected to the filling hose and is located near the water supply valve.
Water filter system is set at the top of the machine, in order to access it, you need to loosen the water supply hose
Step by step instructions on cleaning
To resolve this problem, you need to clean the filling filter. This is done in the following sequence:
- Before cleaning overlap water.
- The filler tube is removed, then it will be visible to the filter screen.
- The grid is removed with pliers. This should be done with caution, as it is very fragile and can break.
- The extracted element is cleaned and washed with water.
- Clean the filter is returned to the place and attach the hose.
Models may vary in design, but the order of work remains the same.
Shot filler hose or its individual parts from dirt washed under running water. Particularly contaminated sites be cleaned with an old toothbrush
Particular attention is given to the filter, which is usually located under the hood, in range.
Filler filter that we need to be cleaned, the mesh is overlapping the opening. This light element consisting of metal or plastic
Clean the filter, located, it is not possible, so you must be sure to remove the inside of the washing machine body.
The resulting contamination must be removed. For this purpose, the filter is pulled by means of pliers or similar in design with narrow instrument "tabs"
When using pliers need to be as careful not to damage the filter.
The longer the time passed since the last cleaning of the filter, the more the dirt accumulated thereon, it is worse water enters the machine. Excerpted from the slot filter is thoroughly washed, cleaned and put in place
On the filter work affects the quality of water. What makes it harder and the more impurities in it, the more will have to be cleaned. For the smooth operation of the machine, you can use special filters, additionally installed for washing machines.
Types of contamination and factors causing them
Before cleaning the filters is necessary to determine the type of pollution and their causes. there are preventative methods and means to prevent the formation of dirt. Knowing the causes, consequences and ways to fix the problem, you will extend the service life of their cars and ensure its smooth operation.
Besides the usual debris entering the stiralku together with things as filters pollutants can be considered conventional mud, lime scale, mold and scum. To eliminate them, there are different ways and means available. With their help, you will not only clean the filters, but also to prevent the emergence of pollution.
Causes pollution of filters are:
- hard water;
- particles, lint, separating from the erasure of things;
- untimely cleaning and drying of all the elements of the machine;
- poor quality of the powders and other laundry detergent.
Consider the main types of pollutants and ways of their elimination.
Poor quality of water is one of the main causes of the filters and other parts of machines and descaling limescale. Cleaning can be done with the use of professional and home remedies.
As improvised cleaners may be used acetic acid or citric acid, soda. This is an excellent means of cleaning machines available on hand at each hostess
Professional products are selected according to the functional features of the device and your financial capabilities. A simple and affordable tool is considered to be white. The purification can be carried out and mechanically, but not alone, but with the help of specialists, which are used for this purpose special devices.
After contact with the dirt filter, pile from clothing, as well as delayed clearance and applying substandard laundry detergent formed attacks dirt, mildew and malodor. Cleaning is carried out as in the first case, household and professional means.
Help to identify the causes of pollution of the filter can be qualified - a plumber. It can also suggest what cleaning methods are the most effective
Furthermore vinegar and citric acid is recommended the use of copper sulphate and soda, but also whiteness. After cleaning and rinsing the end of the regime of all parts should be wiped with a clean dry cloth and allow to dry.
Folk remedies in the care unit
Consider the main means used to clean the drain filter, and methods for their use. This proven effective methods that you can use to prevent and clean the filters with simple means his own hands.
Lemon acid
Lemon acid - affordable and cheap means, odorless.
Excessive use of citric acid, and use it at a high temperature is not necessary, as it can damage the plastic elements
Procedure:
- Absorb 60-100 grams of acid in a container for powder. The amount of money determined by the length of time during which the cleaning is carried out.
- Turn the device on a full cycle at a temperature range of 60 degrees or more. The maximum temperature mode is selected when the machine is heavily contaminated.
- Dirt and residual acid removed by rinsing. If the machine is not completely cleared, repeat the procedure.
Upon completion of the filter is cleaned of remaining plaque.
The purification process stiralki with citric acid demonstrated a roller:
cleaning soda
Soda - affordable way to clean mold. Purified soda all parts on which it is formed. Mode of application:
- Soda diluted one to one with water.
- The solution of water and soda moistened cloth.
- Cloth wipe impregnated with the formed mold elements.
- After several hours of washing is started.
- Upon graduation manually remove the remnants of dirt.
The procedure can be repeated several times, depending on the degree of contamination.
Using vinegar
When using it not only removes mold and scale, but also an unpleasant smell. Mode of application:
- 200 ml of a 9% vinegar powder is poured into the tray.
- They include washing at temperatures ranging between 60 to 90 degrees.
- After filling machines hot water include a pause for 1 hr.
- Continue washing until completion.
- Clean the filter of the remaining contamination.
Then wipe all surfaces with a clean dry cloth and allow to dry.
With cleaning technology using vinegar will show the video:
The use of white
The tool can be attributed both to the professional and to the home. Simple and affordable, it has a pungent odor. It provides superior cleaning the drain filter.
Method of Use:
- poured into a container for filling a white powder;
- include the longest time and a high temperature cycle for 15-20 minutes, give the machine to pause and left for 2 chasa;
- They include washing and rinsing;
- rinsing cycle is started again.
At the end of the dry wipe cloth parts.
bluestone
This is an excellent, easy to use, available, odorless agent.
Copper sulfate - is absolutely harmless to the machine tool parts from the mold. It can be purchased at a hardware store or a convenience store for truckers
Instructions for use:
- Powdery substance (30 g) was diluted in 1 liter of water.
- Rub the insides of the machine, and leave for a day.
- Start the washing with any detergent.
As in other cases, the program includes additional rinsing, and after cleaning is wiped with a dry cloth.
If there is no desire to do the "dirty" work yourself, you can call a plumber. Professional cleaning will eliminate the need to engage in unusual you work.
Conclusions and useful videos on the topic
How does the cleaning process in practice and how effective is it, you can learn from the selection below videos.
Cleaning the water intake filter system:
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Summarizing, we can say that the service life of the automatic washing machine depends on the correct care. Cleaning can be done either alone or with a call on the house specialists. Do this at least twice a year.
To understand how and what to clean the filters is simple. To do this, you need to determine the type of contamination and the type of tools that will help you remove it. Are effective and preventive methods available to each family. If you do not want to clean and wash the washing machine, a call to those who do it efficiently and professionally.
