The CMA AlGi combines wide functionality, nice design, relative durability and reasonable price. Damage to the LG washing machine through the fault of the manufacturer is a rare phenomenon, but because of adverse factors this often happens.
Generally, problems occur for the following reasons:
- too hard water;
- voltage drops in the network;
- careless use of the machine;
- neglect of care and prevention.
The latter just causes blockages. Usually, the user manual describes in detail how to clean the filter in the LG washing machine. But if you have lost the instruction, then we will tell you in detail how to remove the part and clean it from pollution.
This will prevent a lot of possible breakdowns in the future.
Where to look for a filter in an LG washing machine
Service centers say that many users who ask for repairs do not even know where the drain or drain filter is located. Since it is not known where the element is, nobody thought to clean it.
In the LG brand CM, it is located in the lower right corner from the front panel. It is hidden by a small technical hatch.
The lid can be opened without any tools and devices, just picking up with your fingers. Under the lid is nothing special, only 2 details:
- Round cork.
- Thin hose for emergency drainage of water.
If the blockage is caused by the machine stopping during washing, use the hose:
- Place a container to collect water.
- Remove the small but tightly fitted plug from the hose.
- Wait for the water to drain (and the process is not quick).
To remove the so-called garbage filter, you need to unscrew the plug. The task is easy, no tools and effort needed. But we will tell you in detail how to remove the filter on the LG washing machine so that everything goes flawlessly.
Training
Not knowing how to remove the filter on the LG washing machine, you can burden yourself with unnecessary problems. Do not try to remove the filter immediately if you find a blockage. If you unscrew a part like this, then the water remaining in the tank briskly flood your bathroom.
So even such a nonsense task as cleaning the drain filter, you need to be prudent and prepare for it. Follow our tips:
- The washing machine must be disconnected from the network. Not necessarily, but just in case.
- Near the machine should not be anything that could get wet.
- Stock up with "helpers" - sponges, rags, a basin. Anything that can help collect the water gushing out of the hole.
- Slightly tilt the SM case by lifting the front legs - put the rags there or put in a basin.
- Additionally, cover your “operation site” with rags and you can proceed with cleaning.
Cleaning
So that the cleaning starts correctly, roll up the sleeves - and you can unscrew the filter. Usually this does not cost any effort - just unscrew the cork to the left, pull it slightly towards you. But if your filter does not loosen, do not panic - just try to make it stronger. If the cork is slippery, wrap it with a cloth or work with gloves.
If all else fails, then the blockage is serious. But you still need to remove and clean the filter, so try to unscrew it in all possible ways.
Let's consider in detail how to clean the filter. Use our tips safely:
- Clean the part mechanically - remove dirt, threads, hair and all other debris.
- Rinse the filter under running water.
- If scale has already gathered on it, then use the classic method: cleaning with citric acid. Dissolve 50 grams of acid in a small container and lower the filter to acidify for 6-8 hours. This will clear both scale and old dirt.
- Inspect the hole in which the filter was located. It can also be a lot of dirt and debris. You can shine a flashlight there. Wipe everything you can get into your hole in the hole. Basically, at this point the cleaning ends.
- Screw in a clean filter. Remove the basins and rags, make sure the case is tight and start the test wash.
What will happen if you do not clean the filter
Cleaning the washing machine filter should fit tightly into your household chores. Often this simple occupation is neglected for years, dooming your washing machine to frequent breakdowns, provoking a quick expiration of the useful life.
Important! If the filter is not cleaned, it will clog so that it will be very difficult to unscrew it.
The machine will drain the water for a long time, washing processes will be disrupted. Of course, at first you will be disturbed by error codes, and then the AGR will stop and will not turn on.
Knowing how to clean the filter, you can no longer ignore this unwritten rule and must clean it at least once every three months. And if honestly, then after every third wash.
And so that cleaning the LG washing machine is not so frequent, try not to clog the filter. To do this, inspect things every time, get small objects and garbage out of them. In general, you can use these recommendations:
- If you notice that the buttons on things are sewn loosely, sew or open them, and sew after washing.
- Wash toys and pillows with small filling balls in a cover or pillowcase.
- In the same way, you need to wash things decorated with small rivets, rhinestones or beads.
- Shoes also need to be washed in a case.
- Sew torn clothing before washing so that threads do not fall into the drain.
- Always check your pockets.
- Remove stubborn dirt before loading items into the machine.
- Things from the beach are in the sand, rinse them first. You understood the principle.