How to clean filter on Hotpoint WF840 washing machine

[sach2112]

Does anyone know how to clean the filter in this?? Washing doesn't seem to be smelling very clean lately think the filter may be clogged. Any help greatly appreciated . Thanks

 

[rocks1]

remove front kick strip could be on the right hand side ,if not its at the rear remove lower rear panel ,black cup shaped sump in the middle of drum .

 

[sach2112]

Thanks for your reply. Nothing is behind the kick strip, ive read something that said it may be hidden?!?! ill have a look at the back, is it pretty straight forward?

 

[rocks1]

yes remove rear panel its there

 

[sach2112]

sorry, ive can see the black tube thing coming from the drum to the outlet hose is that the one?? Looks a bit of a job to get it off!! Thanks

 

[rocks1]

yes undo the big jubilee clip round the neck of drum and its off .

 

[sach2112]

Thanks for your help, took it of last night and cleaned it out, wasnt too much in there clogging it up few labels and a bit of plastic & gunk, not sure if that was the problem untill i do a wash 2day!!