the filter is behind bottom panel at the back of the machine, remove panel and lossen large jubilee clip on hose between drum and pump, pull hose down and off. pull out filter.pull top off and clean the top the ball and the filter housing.clean inside hose with a rag, reassemble. put back into hosethe correct way round and push hose back on and tighten clip, good luck,
plumb boy
November 2009