Electrolux Washing Machine Drain Pump Filter Cleaning

Remove the filter by turning it anti clockwise several times firmly by hand.

Electrolux washing machine drain pump filter cleaning.

Empty any water out of the machine by opening the drain hose next to the filter. Clean the filter and pump housing under running water and refit the filter. On this model the easiest way to gain access to the drain pump filter is from the rear access panel and reach inside the washer under the drum and remove the drain line from the bottom of the outertub and the drain pimp filter is in the largest portion of the drain trap. If the coin trap is damaged and debris is able to bypass the filter your washer may not drain properly or the drain pump may sustain irreparable damage meaning it will also need to be replaced.

A clogged filter limits the washing machine s efficiency and can also lead to more lint deposits on clothes as well as poor drainage. If the filter cannot be removed clean it out with brush. In your electrolux washer model ewfls70jss the tub filter also known as a coin trap is found inside the tub to pump hose. Close the flap to the fluff filter.

Close the drain hose and put it back in its original place. The filter prevents foreign objects from entering the drain pump. Empty any water out of the machine by opening the drain hose next to the filter. Open the door to the fluff filter and place the drip tray underneath.

A clogged tub filter can also cause an issue with the draining process.