If you notice that your washing machine does not drain or fill water well, it’s time to clean the filters.
In Samsung washers, there are two filters - a drain and a filler. Both perform a protective function, preventing the SMA from getting debris during washing or when taking water. Their timely cleaning allows the machine to function normally, as well as to avoid more serious malfunctions that may require repair.
Function of filters and their location
Before you start cleaning, you need to find out where the filters are in the Samsung washing machine. Also, we will understand by what signs it is possible to understand that a blockage has occurred.
The input filter is clogged if:
- After starting the program, water takes a very long time.
- The washer gives a trouble code after trying to fill the tank with water.
In such cases, cleaning the input filter of the Samsung washing machine is a must.
It is located at the junction of the inlet hose and valve. The fine mesh damper effectively traps small particles that are in tap water.
How to understand that there is a blockage in the waste filter in the Samsung washing machine:
- After washing, the water drains long and slowly.
- Waste water does not drain at all.
- When attempting to drain, the washer gives an error code.
All of these signs may indicate a blockage. Therefore, it is important to understand how to open, as well as clean the filter in the Samsung washing machine. It is he who retains the pile, hair, small parts and objects during the discharge of waste water.
Please note that severe blockage in the drain may cause the pump to malfunction, so do not delay cleaning. It is recommended to conduct it once every three to four months.
Self-cleaning system
How to clean and remove the filler filter from a Samsung washing machine? Follow our recommendations:
- Disconnect the AGR by unplugging the plug from the outlet. Make sure that the cord is fixed and that water does not get on it.
- Turn on the water shutoff valve.
- Disconnect the inlet hose by unscrewing it from the housing of the washing machine. Be careful, water may spill out of the hose. Prepare a container for it in advance or direct the hose into the sink or bath.
- You will notice a mesh behind the hose. Pull it out with pliers.
- Rinse under pressure.
- Replace.
Great, you completed the first task. Now start learning how to clean and remove the drain filter from a Samsung washing machine.
- Pay attention to the front panel at the bottom of the CM housing.
- Open it using a flat screwdriver, as the panel may be latched.
- Removing the panel, you will see a cork with a plastic recess.
- Before unscrewing and removing the drain pump filter from the washing machine, prepare a container, as water may spill out.
- If at the time of cleaning the washing machine did not drain the water, then tilt it back, replace the bucket and, unscrewing the filter, drain the water.
Note! Some manufacturers additionally fix the part with bolts that need to be unscrewed before removing and cleaning it.
- Unscrew the plug counterclockwise.
- Clean the part from debris, rinse under running water.
- Check the mounting hole of the part by shining a flashlight. If garbage is detected - delete.
- Replace the filter, close the panel.
There are situations when the filter is not unscrewed, it is impossible to get it. What is the reason? If the drainage system was never cleaned, the part could stick to or become so clogged that it was impossible to get it. Then, before you clean the filter in the Samsung washing machine, you will have to get the pump:
- Having turned off all communications, lay the machine on its side or tilt it back.
- Loosen the pipe clamps, disconnect them from the pump.
- Remove the fastening screws.
- Remove the pump along with the filter.
Disassemble the product in place. For easy disconnection, the WD40 can be used.
Blockage warning
To clean up the AGR systems as little as possible, follow some simple rules when washing clothes:
- Check your pockets before putting them in the drum. Free them from the little things.
- It is recommended that items with small decorations be placed in special covers so that items do not get into the drum during washing.
Knowing how to clean the filter on a Samsung washing machine, you can do this job yourself. And if you do blockage prevention, cleaning will have to be done much less frequently.
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