Hotpoint WT540 How do I remove the filter pump - I have removed the screws but I can not remove it ?

All outer tubs on most Washing Machines these days are sealed.
Therefore you cannot split the tub to get inside and change the bearings. instead you have to change the whole tub assembly as a complete unit. Not an easy job.

something has blocked the pump I susspect, turn off the machine!!! there should be a small cover or door at the base of the machine, have a baking tray and large towel ready to collect the water, open the pump cover place the tray as close as possible and if you have a small tube inside then remove the plug and drain the water to the tray.if its just the screw cap then unscrew the cap behind the cover anti clockwise, water may begin to empty so be ready to either screw the cap back in or replace the stopper as the water in the machine will fill the tray several times, when all the water is empty check the pump is clear by looking into the hole the water flowed from, remove any obstrustion ( if you have the tube you will also have a screw cap to access the pump filter) when obstuction is cleared, screw caps back in and put stopper in, switch the machine on and select a spin cycle,let it finish and end, this should sort it out.

Sonething is stuck in the filter, which is preventing it from pulling out, if all else fails, then you need to remove the complete punp, and take it apart to clear the obstruction.

You need to seperate the 2 halves of the door, remove all screws securing the 2 halves together, and prize apart.
You will then see how all the parts are fitted.

Sounds like a timer switch malfunction.

Remove the lower portion of the front panel. 3 screws.
Twist the pump filter and pull to remove it.

At each side of the lid there is a small plastic cover. Remove these then take out the screws. Lift the lid at the front and push it back then lift off.
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Had exactly the same last week - Jan 09 - and had to call out Hotpoint engineer - £99.98 all inclusive of parts - it was the main controller board, so thats under guarantee for another 12 months. all working and spinning as should be and only took around 30mins.GS :)

It is possible you have got something stuck in filter, and this is what is stopping it coming out, you are turning it the right way, you will just have to stick with it, and keep trying to ease it out.
Keep trying to eaes it in and out, and you should be able to remove it eventually.
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just give it a tug. possibly tight because something caught in it - bra wire or similiar.

you may have a lot of water out so have towels handy and make sure it doesn't go on the motor