How to Change a Washing Machine Filter when the Machine Is Full

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Wear old clothes.

   Don't wear anything that can be damaged by water.
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   Step 2: Wait until the water is cool enough to put your hands in.

   This step applies only if you used a hot wash cycle. , Water is going to splosh around this area, so be ready for it! , Having two people makes this a much easier task than attempting it solo. , This will catch water that splashes forth. , Twist it into a narrower long shape.
   
   It will be used to plug the filter. , At this stage, be ready for water to come with it, as it may also pull out any blockage.
   
   Shove the "towel plug" straight into the filter outlet to start soaking up the water. ,, Do this quickly! , Revise Drain a Washing Machine by Hand if you need to drain the water from the machine. , It's a good idea to remember to do this regularly: mark it on a calendar.
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   Step 3: Put some towels around the washing machine on the floor.

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   Step 4: Find someone to help if you can.

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   Step 5: Place a large bowl under the filter outlet.

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   Step 6: Dampen a towel.

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   Step 7: Release the filter and remove it from the washing machine.

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   Step 8: While you are pressing the towel plug into the filter

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   Step 9: have your helper remove all the gunk and fluff from the filter as quickly as possible.

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    Step 10: Remove the towel and reinsert the filter.

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    Step 11: Continue any repairs needed.

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    Step 12: Clean the filter properly once all water is drained and repairs completed.

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