How to clean the filter in a Zanussi washing machine
If you clean the filter in your washing machine in time, you can avoid many problems. Even a small clump of hair can clog a pipe or hose, block the pump impeller, or cause pump failure. All this will quickly affect the operation of the unit - an error will appear on the display, the drainage will stop, or the machine will not start the wash.
It is not difficult to prevent a malfunction or eliminate an accident that has already occurred - you just need to find the mentioned part and clean it of debris. For Zanussi owners, all instructions are given below.
Why cleanse?
It is to prevent many breakdowns that it is necessary to regularly clean the garbage filter from accumulated dirt. The manufacturer Zanussi strongly recommends carrying out this procedure every three months, and if woolen or shedding items are washed, extraordinary cleaning is required. More serious reasons for unscheduled cleaning of the drain system will be the following signals:
- no drainage, full tank of water at the end of washing or wet laundry;
- a corresponding error appeared on the screen;
- Washed laundry has an unpleasant musty smell.
Restarting the machine will not eliminate the listed troubles. Moreover, by continuing to operate a dirty machine, it is easy to get the rubber gasket tightly “stuck” to the volute and complicate the filter replacement. Moreover, unscrewing the part and cleaning it is not at all difficult.
Where is the filter on front loading machines?
First, let's figure out where the drain filter is located on the Zanussi washing machine. If you have a front-loading model, then just pay attention to the bottom of the front wall.There is a long panel called the service or technical hatch. It's easy to open.
- Use a screwdriver to pry up one of the edges.
- We release the latches.
- We remove the door.
Attention! Do not forget about safety precautions and during any repair operations, disconnect the unit from the power supply, water supply and sewerage.
It's better to stop there. If you start to unscrew the filter itself, water will flow out of the hole, and a flood cannot be avoided. We will talk about further actions, preparations and precautions below.
Where is the filter for top-loading equipment?
It is easy to obtain a drainage filter for owners of models with a vertical loading type. It is enough to lift the hatch cover, open the drum and find a plastic box hidden behind the door at the bottom of the tank. Insert your finger into the recess and press the latch. All that remains is to pull the required part out of the hole.
When searching for a filter, do not turn the drum with the flaps open. This will cause a breakdown that will be difficult to fix with your own hands.
Description of the cleaning process
The filter cleaning process also differs for different types of machines. For Zanussi models with top loading, the procedure does not require preparation: you just need to pull out the trash container according to the scheme described above, remove all the contents and rinse under strong water pressure.
With front automatic machines the situation is more complicated. Owners will have to act like this:
- slightly tilt the body of the machine back;
- place a container under the drain hole to collect water and cover the surrounding area with rags;
Important! It is not recommended to clean the filter immediately after the end of the cycle, as the water will not have time to cool down and you can get seriously burned!
- remove water through the emergency drain hose located next to the filter (usually bright red or orange);
- unscrew the filter plug by turning the part body to the left half a turn;
- If you can’t remove it by hand, you need to treat the surfaces and joints with WD-40 universal cleaner.
After successful removal, we proceed to directly clean the filter. First, we take out all the dirt from the body, and then we erase scale and rust from the walls and ribs. In case of severe contamination, it is recommended to keep the spare part in water with the addition of citric acid in proportions of 100 g per 1 liter. At the same time, it is recommended to pay attention to other elements of the drainage system and rid the volute, pump impeller, pipes and hoses of debris. Finally, screw the filter back in and close the technical hatch.
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3 reader comments
How to clean the filter on zwq61225wi, that’s the mystery?!
My top loading Zanussi doesn't seem to have a filter.
It is in the pump housing for pumping water out of the tank; you need to call a technician and disassemble the housing.