Washing Machine Filter Cap Stuck

Wash any dirt or other material from the debris filter.

Washing machine filter cap stuck. The solution then is to remove the pump from the machine and then detach the motor from the pump housing. Before trying to locate and remove your filter it is important that your machine is disabled. Start by turning all of the buttons to a neutral position or hit the off button if your machine has one. It either unscrews or is a bayonet fitting.

Make sure the drain pump properller behind the debris filter is not blocked. Hi ok if you cannot fully remove the cap then theres something stuck in there. Turn off and unplug your washing machine. If the filter cap is stuck fast it may be due to limescale build up not a coin or clip.

If in doubt feel free to contact us. Washers do appreciate a bit of tls with a cup of vinegar and a run through on 90 now and again though. You can then ease out the trap cap by pushing from the rear without wrecking the screw cap. Washing machine pump filters if you have a washing machine pump filter is jammed or stuck and you can t open it do not force it.

Switch the power off from the wall socket and unplug your washer. The pump cap on my bosch washing machine model wfr2867gb 01 is stuck fast and i need to clean the filter. Unscrew the debris filter cap d by turning it to the left. Use a pair of pliers for a little extra leverage for what your complaint is once you have the filter cleaned out run a clean cycle with some bleach or afresh washer cleaner.

What you can try if you havent already is grip the filter with a pair of pilers and then loosen it and tighten it quickely a few times and see if it will dislodge what ever it is. Nothing i can do loosens it and the plastic grip is breaking when i try to use metal tools for leverage. This video will show you how to gain access to the pump and remove any debris that may be blocking it.