Where is the filter on my washing machine, also if I clean this will it affect my warrenty as it is only 11 months old?

Thanks

Jen, November 2008

its at the back where Danny suggested

undo the screws and follow the advice below, i just cleaned mine out yesterday and , no, cleaning the filter will not affect the warranty at all. Could in fact invalidate it by not cleaning it / basic maintenance

stupid stuart, November 2008

generally located behind a panel at the foot of the machine.Some are obvious like little square hatches and some are hidden behind the trim panel at the foot of the machine. Once panel is removed the filter should be visible. Its generally a circular plastic fitting which unscrews in an anticlockwise direction. Some hotpoint, indesit and ariston filters are located in the big black sump hose (the one that leaves the bottom of the outer drum and connects to the pump). Remove the back cover, locate hose, remove the tensioner clip by squeezing the tabs together with a large pair of pliers or vise grips, remove the hose, take out filter and clean. Be prepared for spillage of water. May help if the machine is tilted backwards at an angle.

Repair and service your own washing machine. Go to www.2ndwave.co.uk/manual.html

dannyboy, November 2008