Machine says F8 blocked. Manual says unscrew kick plate. There are'nt any and I cannot pull it off as I have arthritis in both hands. Is it supposed to pull off ? Hotpoint AQXXD 169 PM

Janet Follett, March 2010

if you cant find the filter, or get the kickplate off , take out the machine, get the gray outlet hose,, that the water comes out from , hold it down on the floor , see if its blocked , oh you will need a mop" put the machine onits side , to find the filter , and see how the kickplate comes off ,

mark, March 2010