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How do I remove the filter on my indesit WM12X washing mashing?

How do I remove the filter on my indesit WM12X washing mashine. I can turn the knob about half a turn but don't want to force it further and break it. Does it pull out directly or un screw? Please advise.

Rae, June 2007

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thank you so much was going to call out repair man saved me a fortune :))))))))

mrsb, May 2015

is the filters the white things inside the drum well i think mine snapped off it wont stay on ?

nicole, April 2013

I tipped the machine backwards a bit which stopped some water coming out and loosened the coins so I could unscrew the filter.

John L, February 2013

how can i remove the filer on my indesit WIDXE146 washing machine

Lorraine Jeffrey, September 2012

I also solved it after reading this post. Thanks you.
My flatmate and I started screaming with joy after the pump finally realised!!

Ney, January 2012

Just had this problem. I found that if you just give it a light knock with your hand every time it stops turning, it will free it up. Managed to get mine off without breaking anything, and found two coins inside. Bit of a stupid design, to allow coins to have this effect but there you go.

Karl Riley, September 2011

You/ll have to force it anticlockwise. A penny will have jammed it. You'll probably break the plastic inner but it will probably cost a couplen of quid. I/ve just had the same problem and recovered £3.20 in loose change.

Mally, March 2011

Hello! My Indesit WD106 washing machine all of a sudden won't do a wash (dial keeps going round) and is half full of water. Should I try to clean the filter? There is no round hatch on the front to remove - just a panel the width of the machine below the machine door which I can't get off! Would really appreciate your help as I've been hand washing for weeks!

Miss J, March 2010

indesit wm12x .how do i get inbeetween the inner and outer drum ,my young lad has put something in it,ie a spoon or money thanks ian

ian simpson, February 2010

OMG THANKS FOR YOUR ADVICE WHOOPIE ITS WORKED I JUST WAGGLED IT BACK AND FORTH AND IT CAME LOOSE I FOUND A PENNY TWENTY PENCE A NAIL FILE AND A POOP A SCOOP BAG! EMPTY OF COURSE !!!

JULIE OF LEEDS, October 2009

And another - had a 1p stuck in it - had to tilt the washing machine and wobble the filter from underneath to free the jam - Thanks

Simon, July 2009

Ditto. Your post was really helpful :)

pomstrine, June 2009

Thank you Phil - I had the same problem and managed to remove the filter after reading your post.

Zara, December 2008

it unscrews but if theres something stuck in it it may be hard to undo try turning back and forwards

phil grimshaw, June 2007

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