Electrolux Washing Machine Drain Pump Filter Cleaning

The quickest way to clean out your filter is to remove it from the unit and soak it in hot water loosening any clog or trapped residue.

Electrolux washing machine drain pump filter cleaning.

Clean the filter and pump housing under running water and refit the filter. Clean the filter and pump housing under running water and refit the filter. Empty any water out of the machine by opening the drain hose next to the filter. Remove the filter by turning it anti clockwise several times firmly by hand.

Remove the filter by turning it anti clockwise several times firmly by hand. If the coin trap is damaged and debris is able to bypass the filter your washer may not drain properly or the drain pump may sustain irreparable damage meaning it will also need to be replaced. A clogged filter limits the washing machine s efficiency and can also lead to more lint deposits on clothes as well as poor drainage. The filter prevents foreign objects from entering the drain pump.

If the filter cannot be removed clean it out with brush. On this model the easiest way to gain access to the drain pump filter is from the rear access panel and reach inside the washer under the drum and remove the drain line from the bottom of the outertub and the drain pimp filter is in the largest portion of the drain trap. Open the door to the fluff filter and place the drip tray underneath. Close the flap to the fluff filter.

A clogged tub filter can also cause an issue with the draining process.