Problem removing Miele dishwasher

[Manhattan24]

Hi,

I am currently trying to unscrew the water inlet filter on my old Miele dishwasher from the water supply, but I am finding it very difficult to move it. Are there any special techniques or tool to loosen it off with? I tried to turn it anti-clockwise with some mole grips but got knowhere.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

[jrm09]

Re: Problem removing Miele dishwasher

Sounds silly but try tightening it first, might just free it

[Manhattan24]

Re: Problem removing Miele dishwasher

Thanks for the reply, have tried both ways but I am wondering as it has been there for 10 years if it is stuck firm. Is it definitely anti-clockwise to loosen it? Also would spraying something like WD40 on it have any benefits?

Cheers

[jrm09]

Re: Problem removing Miele dishwasher

anti clockwise yes and yes to WD40 and leave over night to soak in. Could also try a hairdryer to heat the nut then pour cold water over it, expansion contraction type thing, might just loosen it

[Manhattan24]

Re: Problem removing Miele dishwasher

I will try WD40 first and see if it does the trick, otherwise will try the hairdryer approach and cross my fingers and toes.

Thanks for the advice.

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