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Lisa Gower Posted on Jan 11, 2014

How do you clean the filter

The machine has had a new pump but empties slowly where is the filter located

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On the front at the bottom of the machinethere is a plastic kick plate remove this by pulling it towards you then there should be a black plastic screw,i would put some towels on the floor first then unscrew the black plastic screw slowly there will be alot of water come out of there so dont worry then just pull the screw out clean it and then just replace it.
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Check the drain outlet hose for a possible blockage, also check the filter located inside the large black hose fitted to bottom of drum.
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