It is advisable to clean the drain filter of the Zanussi washing machine as often as possible to prevent damage to the pump. In practice, cleaning takes no more than 15 minutes and does not affect important components, so manufacturers recommend doing it yourself, although Zanussi designers recommend contacting a service center in the instructions.
Filter cleaning should be done at least once a season. If after washing, a pile, coins, or any other debris is visible in the drum, then clean immediately. Small objects clog the pump, impeller and disable the washing machine. If after draining the water remains in the tank, during the spin cycle, a rumble and an unusual noise are heard, and the laundry smells unpleasant, then before calling the master, the probability of clogging must be eliminated. In the latest CMA models with a self-diagnosis function, the corresponding error code EF1, EF2 appears on the display. Restarting the machine does not make sense, this will only exacerbate the problem.
Where is the Zanussi CMA pump filter?
For a front-loading machine, the service hatch is located in the lower right corner. Unlike models from other manufacturers, there is no need to remove the lower bar, but just pull the cover towards you by hand or with a flat screwdriver.
In models with vertical loading, the situation is even simpler: the part is located at the bottom of the drum and looks like a trellised container where garbage accumulates.
How to clean the filter?
The manufacturer made the design extremely simple. Cleaning takes a quarter of an hour, even children and older people can handle it if necessary.
Manual for front-loading machines:
- Disconnect the machine from electricity, shut off the water supply.
- Open the service hatch in the lower right corner.
- Place a tray under the sunroof. In "Zanussi" it is made so that the contents of the pipes flow down it into the container.
- Gently unscrew the plug and remove the filter. Do not use tools - the handle is made of plastic and breaks easily.
- Rinse the part under running water, remove debris, coins. Turn the impeller with your finger and inspect accessible surfaces.
- Replace the cap.
If the pile, debris got into the thread or limescale has accumulated, it will not be easy to unscrew the lid. In this case, it is worth tipping the car, leaning it on the wall, knocking on the cover. Large items can change their position and unlock the dummy. Anyone who has experience in repairing SMA can remove the back wall, pump and get to the cochlea. If there is no experience, then it is better to call the master.
How to remove the filter from a top-loading machine:
- Open the lid and then the drum doors.
- Find the plastic part with a latch at the bottom of the drum.
- Press on the latch, remove the filter bin.
- Wash, if necessary, clean from fungus or plaque. Put in place.
In more detail, how to pull out the filter container is shown in the video.
If traces of limescale or mold are visible on the parts, soak them in a solution for cleaning plumbing with a chlorine content of 15 minutes. You also need to inspect the rubber gasket and replace it if it is deformed or stuck.
Conclusions
- To clean the drain filter of the washing machine is quite simple, for this you do not need to pay the master from 1,500 rubles.
- It is mandatory to clean if strange sounds are heard during draining and spinning, and it is better after each washing of duvets, fleecy items.
- If the plug does not lend itself, do not be too zealous so that you do not have to disassemble the machine. It is enough to tilt 45 degrees from yourself and knock on the lid.
- To avoid clogging, you need to look at the pockets before washing, check whether the buttons are sewn securely, fasten the buttons and tie the laces. Do not wash rubber mats, clothes with a large number of sewn elements. Feathers that easily get stuck in the impeller are especially problematic.