Maintaining the Washing Machine
16 SAMSUNGWashing Machine Owner’s Instructions
Cleaning the debris filter
Clean the debris filter 2 or 3 times a year.
1. Remove the base cover from the front of the washing machine in case
P1291,P1091.
2. Unscrew emergency drain cap by turning left and drain off all the water.
(see “Draining the washing machine in an emergency” on page 14.)
3. Unscrew the filter cap and take it out.
4. Wash any dirt or other material from the filter. Make sure the drain
pump propeller behind the filter is not blocked. Replace the filter cap.
5. Replace the base cover.
Cleaning the water hose mesh filter
You should clean the water hose mesh filter once per year, or when you see
the following error message on the display:
To do this:
1. Turn off the water source to the washing machine.
2. Unscrew the hose from the back of the washing machine.
3. With a pair of pliers, gently pull out the mesh filter from the end of the
hose and rinse it under water until clean. Also clean the inside and out-
side of the threaded connector.
4. Push the filter back into place.
5. Screw the hose back onto the washing machine.
6. Turn on the faucet and make sure the connections are watertight.
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