Cleaning the Samsung washing machine filter

Any household appliance requires careful care. Typically, the operating procedure is prescribed in the relevant instructions.
This rule must be especially followed when operating a washing machine. The fact is that the machine operates using water, which has an adverse effect on its parts. In addition, during the washing process, the water paths can become clogged with various debris that gets from things loaded into the drum. Cleaning filters are provided to protect against clogging.

On the same pageSamsung washing machine There are usually two of them installed: one at the inlet (fill filter), the other in the drainage system (drain). How to clean the filter in a Samsung washing machine will be discussed in this article.

Signs and types of blockage

It often happens that a Samsung washing machine starts to work intermittently.

The symptoms appear the same in all models of washing machines, including Samsung Eco Bubble and Samsung Diamond.

Clogged inlet filter of the Samsung washing machine

Signs of a clogged machine may include the following:

• after startup, water takes a long time to fill;
• Before the function of filling water into the tank is activated, a fault code appears on the display.

Samsung washing machine drain filter clogged

You can identify a clogged machine drain tract by the following symptoms:

• there is a malfunction in the machine’s software settings;
• the intensity of waste water discharge is reduced;
• there are cases of complete blocking of the washing machine;
• there is a malfunction in "Rinse" mode;
• The machine stops working when the “Spin” function is started.

Main causes of clogging

All types of pollution can be divided into two groups: mechanical and natural. Mechanical blockages occur when small objects get into the drain system: coins, buttons, parts of underwear, toothpicks, pocket contents.

Cleaning the fill filter

The Samsung washing machine filter is a special mesh that prevents the entry of various debris from the external hydrogen network. Therefore, to prevent damage, filter cleaning should be done regularly. Before opening the filter in a Samsung washing machine, you should check its location. IN Samsung washing machines its location is chosen near the water supply valve. The inlet hose connected to it can serve as a guide.

To remove the filter from a Samsung washing machine, it is recommended to follow the following algorithm:

• the power cord is pulled out of the outlet;
• the water supply tap is closed;
• disconnects inlet hose, located on the rear wall of the housing. In this case, you should be careful and stock up on a rag; water may pour out of the hose;
• Use pliers to pull the filter housing out of the freed pipe;
• remove the mesh from the housing and clean it thoroughly. This is done with a brush, maybe a toothbrush, under running water;
• install the mesh into the housing. After that we insert it into place;
• join inlet hose

 

Cleaning the drain filter

A filter is installed in the water drainage system, which traps small foreign particles that get into the drum. During operation, contaminants must be periodically removed, but many users simply do not know how to clean the drain filter.
Before answering the main question, you need to clarify where the drain filter is located in a Samsung washing machine. It is usually placed in the area of ​​the drain pump. This rule also applies to Samsung models. It can be found in the lower right corner behind the drain door.

To clean it, it is recommended to follow the following step-by-step instructions:

1. for safety reasons, the mains voltage is first removed and the water supply valves are closed;
2. In the lower right corner of the machine, the drain hatch lid opens, which is secured with a latch. To open it, use a wide screwdriver or knife. However, on some washing mashine models the lid can be easily opened by hand;
3. To prevent water from flooding the floor, you need to prepare a flat container and stock up on a rag. The fact is that when draining, the water is completely removed only from the drum. It remains in the lower part of the drainage system. When you remove the filter, water may end up on the floor. If the kit includes an emergency hose, then the water is removed directly with its help;
4. pull out the filter. To do this, you need to hold the head, turn it counterclockwise and pull it towards you;
5. wash it. Before this, remove all accumulated debris (wool, lint, threads, solid inclusions and other contaminants). Then, using a kitchen sponge (hard side), clean off the plaque, and finally rinse with a stream of warm water. Do not use hot water, because the plastic can deform. In addition, there is a risk of damage to the sealing rubber;
6. then you should clean the hole in the housing from which the filter was pulled out, and install it in place;
7. check the reliability of the fastening. It should sit tightly and not wobble.
8. to prevent breakdowns due to clogging, the filters of the Samsung washing machine should be cleaned as often as possible.