this covers the 3 possible location of filters on front loader washing machines,
1) A VISIBLE pull down flap on front of machine
2) behind the front KICK PANEL (gently remove to see it)
3) lastly mounted INTERNALLY inside the large black sump hose .
remove the rear lower panel to expose hose
work through the above
remove all excess water first via the drain hose, down into a empty bowl, will need old towel for the filter/pump spillage .
wirecutterman
March 2010