How to Clean a Beko Washing Machine Filter

BekoBEKO Washing MachineModerate⏱ 1 - 2 hours

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Use this guide to clean the pump filter, also called the coin catcher, in a Beko washing machine. A blocked pump filter can stop the machine from draining, cause bad smells, or make strange pump noises. This guide also covers cleaning the dispenser drawer, dispenser drawer area, and door seal, plus running a hot maintenance wash to keep the machine hygienically fresh. This guide was written for a Beko washing machine with the pump filter at the lower right front corner, but other models may have small differences.

🧰 Tools

Work Gloves
Shop Towels or Rags
Brush
Scrubbing Sponge
Shallow tray
Washing machine cleaner

ШагиSteps

Prepare the washing machine

Turn off the washing machine and unplug it before opening the pump filter area.
Wear rubber gloves to protect your hands from dirty water, mold, and sharp debris.
Have an brush, a shallow tray, a rag or sponge, hot, soapy water, a clean cloth, and a bowl nearby.
You normally don't need to turn off the power supply cold water feed for this cleaning.
If the machine has a lot of water inside, drain it slowly before removing the filter to avoid flooding.

Open the pump filter flap

Find the pump filter flap near the bottom right front corner of the washing machine.
Pull the flap open.
Unclip the removable front tray by pulling it toward you if you need more room.
Slide the shallow tray as close as possible under the drain hose and filter area.
The built-in tray may catch a little water, but it may not be large enough for a full drain.

Drain the excess water

Pull the small drain hose out toward you and aim it into the tray.
Remove the cap stopper from the end of the hose and let the water drain into the tray.
Push the cap back into the hose when the tray is almost full.
Empty the tray and repeat the drain process until water stops coming out.
You may need to empty the tray three, four, or five times if the machine is full of water.
Keep the water off the floor, especially in an upstairs room or flat.

Stow the drain hose

Push the cap fully back into the end of the drain hose.
Push the hose back into its hole.
Clip the hose into its small retaining clip.
Put the shallow tray back under the pump filter and keep a rag ready.
A small amount of water may still come out when the filter is removed.

Remove the pump filter

Turn the pump filter very slowly counterclockwise to loosen it.
Work slowly in case trapped water starts draining from the filter opening.
If the filter is hard to turn, gently work it clockwise and counterclockwise until it comes free.
Pull the filter out and inspect it for coins, hair clips, knotted hair, residue, and other debris.
Coins are a common cause of pump filter blockages, so check pockets before starting wash cycles.

Clean the pump filter

Put the pump filter in the bowl.
Remove hair and loose debris from the filter and put it in the bin.
Use an brush and hot, soapy water to scrub mold, residue, and residue from the filter.
Keep scrubbing until the filter is clean and ready to reinstall.

Check the impeller and filter housing

Look inside the pump filter opening and find the impeller.
Check that the impeller turns freely.
Use the brush to scrub inside the filter housing.
Use a clean cloth to wipe out dirt and debris from inside the housing.
Remove any loose debris that could block the pump again.

Reinstall the pump filter

Line up the pump filter with the opening and slide it in smoothly.
Don't force the filter if it doesn't go in easily.
Turn the filter until it locks in place.
On this model, the filter locks around the 11 o'clock and 5 o'clock positions.
Reclip the cover and close the flap.

Clean the dispenser drawer

Remove the dispenser drawer from the washing machine.
Use the drawer release if the drawer stops before coming free.
Scrub the drawer with an brush and hot, soapy water.
Remove debris, residue, detergent residue, washing powder residue, and mold.
Keep cleaning until the drawer compartments are clear.

Clean the dispenser drawer opening

Cover the hole at the bottom of the dispenser drawer opening with a clean cloth.
This stops a brush or wire from dropping into the machine.
Wipe inside the dispenser drawer opening with a hot wet soapy cloth.
Use a dental floss brush, a piece of wire, or the brush to clean the detergent jet holes at the top.
Reinstall the dispenser drawer when the opening is clean.

Clean the drum rubber

Open the door and pull back the folds of the door seal seal.
Remove hair, dirt, and residue from the rubber folds.
Wipe the rubber with a hot soapy cloth.
Make sure the drainage holes in the rubber are clear.

Run a hot maintenance wash

Put washing machine cleaner straight into the empty drum.
Select a drum clean or service program if the machine has one.
Use the hottest available program if the machine doesn't have a drum clean option.
On this model, a 90 °C cotton wash with quick wash selected is the hottest option shown.
Regular 30 °C or 40 °C washes may not fully clear detergent residue and odor-causing buildup and buildup from the machine.
Keep children away during a 90 °C wash because the door glass gets extremely hot and can scald fingers.

Check for leaks

Open the pump filter flap while the maintenance wash runs.
Watch the pump filter and drain hose area for leaks.
If water leaks from the filter area, stop the program if it is safe, let the machine cool, unplug it, and reseat the cap and filter.
Close the flap when the area stays dry.

Ventilate the machine

Open the door slightly when the wash program finishes.
Leave the dispenser drawer slightly open.
Let air circulate through the machine to help prevent odors.
Repeat this cleaning once a year, or sooner if the machine smells, drains slowly, or makes pump noises.

Check pockets before washing to help prevent coins, hair clips, and debris from blocking the pump filter again. Repair didn't go as planned? Ask our Answers community for help.

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