Bosch filter stuck

[GuyC]

Hi everyone –

New poster here, I hope I’m giving all the information required. I have a Bosch Classixx 1400 Express washing machine which refused to spin last night. Opened the flap on the bottom right of the unit, in order to have a go at the filter – and the filter turned about a sixth of a turn and refused to budge any further.

Not sure what to do next – any suggestions more than welcome, with many thanks.

(This machine is almost certainly out of warranty).

Cheers
Guy

[helo_75]

its blocked

the pump needs to come off… is there a sealed base on the machine?

[GuyC]

Re: Bosch filter stuck

Thanks. The bottom of the machine is a screwed-on metal plate, if I’m understanding your question correctly. Does that help? Thanks for the prompt response.

[GuyC]

Re: Bosch filter stuck

Thought ‘tI might attack the filter with WD40 – can’t do any harm.

[Washman]

Re: Bosch filter stuck

Hi

WD40 is no good filter and housing are plastic.
It will be something stuck in filter , so removal of pump and filter from machine is only option.

Washman

[GuyC]

Many thanks. Given that the filter won’t turn round, do you have any idea how I get at it?

Thanks again for the input.

Regards
Guy

[GuyC]

OK – got the thing on its side, removed the base plate and got the filter out. No sign of any blockage on the filter unfortunately; have set it on a rinse cycle and the drum is still refusing to move.

Number on the side of the machine is WFO2866GB 00589844 9000029223 1400/min line 2.

From other comments in here I’m guessing a blockage in the pump is more likely than the motor having a problem – is there anything I can do from here or do I need to call an engineer?

Many, many thanks for all the responses so far – you’ve been a massive help.

Thanks
Guy

[helo_75]

unscrew the base of the pump
theres on screw, then it twists off
remove any debris thats in there

when u put it on a spin, it does take around a minute for the motor to start.. u tend to here a click from the pcb at the top, then the motor should run

if it clicks and doesnt, could well be worn brushes

hth

sorry, i been out shopping

[GuyC]

I’be been shopping too, hence the delay in replying. It’s almost like being a real person…

Anyway, many thanks for that. The pump was completely clear of debris, as was the filter earlier – having eliminated those possibilities I think it’s probably time to use the ‘find an engineer’ section of this website.

Thanks though – it’s worth knowing that I’m not throwing money at an engineer for a simple ‘take the fluff out’ operation.

Regards
Guy

[nomadPaul]

The appliance won’t spin if it doesn’t drain the water away….hence the ‘check pump filter’ advice. However , if the water has drained and the drum still doesn’t turn then the most likliehood is worn brushes in the motor . Looking at the model number , the appliance is prob between 4 and 6 years old and if you havn’t had the brushes replaced before and it gets regular use , then that would be about the right time preiod for the brushes to fail.

Have you noticed any funny noises from it recently on the spin cycle of the wash ? Maybe a high pitched screech or ‘scraping/arcing’ noise ? This is normally a pre-cursor of brush failure.

Oh , and one other thing before you call someone out. What did you have in the machien at the time ? It wasn’t a single large item was it ? These machines have an out of balance system built in which will stop the spin from operating if the load is unbalanced . A spin test with an empty drum should confirm whether this was the case

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