Doom Distraction - Hotpoint WT640G Washing Machine Filter

[Tim Over Whelmed]

The online manual helpfully talks about turning the filter anti clockwise and hey presto. Not a chance. Anyone have one of those "obvious" tips please for cleaning the f...... Thing, please!

 

[Lord Bracknell]

Have you been putting dirty clothes in the machine?

A schoolboy error, Tim.

 

[Tim Over Whelmed]

Have you been putting dirty clothes in the machine?

A schoolboy error, Tim.

D'oh the fool I am.

 

[Tim Over Whelmed]

Last time cost me £80 and, according to Mrs OW, the guy just wiggled the filter and out it came. Although she didn't see what he actually did!

 

[mwrpoole]

The online manual helpfully talks about turning the filter anti clockwise and hey presto. Not a chance. Anyone have one of those "obvious" tips please for cleaning the f...... Thing, please!

I had the same issue, turned out a coin was wedged in and making it impossible to turn. So I had to unplug & disconnect it all & turn it on its back so the door was facing up. Hey presto coin moved & filter opened. Caused a bit of mess but had to be done.

 

[The Andy Naylor Fan Club]

We have a Hotpoint and it takes a little bit of persistance to get the filter off, eventually it will give but do put an old towel or blanket underneath the machine as there will be water and gunk that comes out once you have opened it.

 

[Tim Over Whelmed]

Like the thinking, like the thinking. Fairly sure this'll be a coin .... or two!

 

[Tim Over Whelmed]

We have a Hotpoint and it takes a little bit of persistance to get the filter off, eventually it will give but do put an old towel or blanket underneath the machine as there will be water and gunk that comes out once you have opened it.

Once you've turned it anti clockwise do you just tug it forwards?

 

[The Andy Naylor Fan Club]

Once you've turned it anti clockwise do you just tug it forwards?

Are we still talking about the filter?

No, I just turn mine anti-clockwise until it comes away from the machine.

 

[Tim Over Whelmed]

Are we still talking about the filter?

No, I just turn mine anti-clockwise until it comes away from the machine.

Oh wow, filter envy!

Just off for another tug!

 

[Fef]

Like the thinking, like the thinking. Fairly sure this'll be a coin .... or two!

So, you have admitted to money laundering??

The coppers will be after you!

 

[Tim Over Whelmed]

We have a Hotpoint and it takes a little bit of persistance to get the filter off, eventually it will give but do put an old towel or blanket underneath the machine as there will be water and gunk that comes out once you have opened it.

Thank you worked like a dream, that's a pint I owe you!

 

[Boroseagull]

Thank you worked like a dream, that's a pint I owe you!

Before replacing the filter, smear the seal with Vaseline to stop the problem in the future.

 

[Garage_Doors]

Before replacing the filter, smear the seal with Vaseline to stop the problem in the future.

Good advice.

 

[Tim Over Whelmed]

Do'h, I'll get it off again now and do that, so if I call the wife and just say "Grab some Vaseline love, I've a quick job to do when I get back" all should be OK?

 

[Boroseagull]

Do'h, I'll get it off again now and do that, so if I call the wife and just say "Grab some Vaseline love, I've a quick job to do when I get back" all should be OK?

You could phrase it slightly differently....'darling if you bring a jar of Vaseline home with you I have a surprise' However this may, or may not, make your Christmas!

 

[MattBackHome]

Before replacing the filter, smear the seal with Vaseline to stop the problem in the future.

That's a phenomenal tip.

 

[jakarta]

That's a phenomenal tip.

Hence the need for lubricant........

 

[Tim Over Whelmed]

You could phrase it slightly differently....'darling if you bring a jar of Vaseline home with you I have a surprise' However this may, or may not, make your Christmas!

Seriously, you need to better know Mrs OW, that would lead to a locked door and snarling dogs, so not a super Christmas!