Cheers Duncan, washing machines built up a horrible smell and this videos been a lifesaver! Whoever thought of binning off the removable filter for this one needs to change jobs
Thank you for this great video .. Following this guide I just cleared my Lindo 300 drain out. Very useful to have some direction.. The drain pipe slides off easily as you stated but I found it useful to grip the metal retaining ring with mole grips to get it back on. I also marked the closest electrical wire on the pump with a marker pen so as not to get them confused. Rate out of 10 for difficulty for a non DIY person 2 out of 10 .. Not at all difficult. Required tools small socket set and a Torx key set. Thanks again.
1 year later and I watched your video again, bc. my dreaded Lindo has stopped rinsing now. It seems you are the only one who has uploaded a tutorial about the filter. Thank you very much for this useful video ( I should've thanked you before ). 👍
Hi Duncan, just want to thank you for your you tube video. Everything went exactly as planned. I took photos at each stage and marked one of the connectors before disconnecting. I also noticed arrows that allow you to realign the pump and the black rubber filter with the main body of the machine. Thanks again Duncan. Only for your video I don't know what I would have done. Stay safe & well. Jerry.
Glad I could help David , bad design with no filter. And bad access to the pump. Just done my sons as well different make , but you could spin the impeller through the filter front , however the whole pump and pipes leading to the pump was blocked solid with Crap! So machine could not pump out!
Thank you so much for the help.I had to remove the pump cover to remove a trolley token that got stuck in the pump blades but still a quick & easy fix.All working now 😊
My problem was probably a tissue in my jeans pocket that stopped the pump. There was lots of bits of tissue when I got the load of laundry done. I emptied the hose and then ran the machine again and it worked fine. It's been working fine ever since.
Many people don't know where to find the filter in this machine. Even in the store where I bought mine, they didn't know. This seems to be a common complaint about the Lindo. Personally I'll never buy one again, it is the worst machine I ever had. It doesn't get the laundry clean and is terrible at rinsing. My old machines without 'smart' tech performed better and were more reliable.
Also find it is terrible at rinsing .. We need to rinse everything again after every wash.. surprising as the last zanussi jet system we had lasted 10 years and was an awesome machine.
Thanks Duncan, that's exactly what I was looking for. I left a tissue in my pocket😢, some mess, so I went for the filter🤔. Some aspects of the video were very dark, a spotlight might have helped, but nonetheless it pointed me in the right direction for which I'm very grateful. My water supply is full of limescale so I put a bottle of 10% vinegar in with the wash, when it starts to take in water I pour some vinegar through the detergent drawer and I repeat this until last water intake. I'm just wondering, does much water come out when you open this unit, thanks for your help
Thanks!! Have same machine and it SMELLS, will try ordinary cleaning first but really I think I'm going to have to watch this video again and strip and clean that pump
Great video, I had the issue with the picture in the middle of the screen, the solution film sideways. If you do it vertically you only get a center picture
Lol. I know this helpful video was all about the washing machine pump/filter, but did you have to squeeze out a trumpet fart at 4.45 . I mean really. That was a pump we all could have done without. Dirty boy. . Lol
Hello! This is a great video and I managed to check everything as a non DIYer. No blocks so assumed the pump was the issue for the e20 error. Ordered a replacement pump and easy to refit the pump itself. However the machine now leaks a bit! I think I overtightened the screws into plastic :( any ideas? Is there anything I might have missed in refitting it or any tips for stopping the small leak from around the pump body?
clothsandwater in machine since7 o'clock this morning I have tryed everything it now 8 o'clock no improvement .E 20 came on I pressed button 16 came on it kept washing for lots of hours .then I put on Drain and spin at 5 min it went to 4 minutes stayed there spinning didn't empty. I kept doing that all day long .cloths and water still in it .I am so disappointed with zanussi lindo300 .no filter on front of washing to clean it out so I have to turn washing machine up side down to find filter every month to clean it out
Hi.. I've a zanusi lindo500 with the same problem , would it be the same fix? There's no sign of a filter , and your the only person that's come close may be of any help. Very helpful video 🙂
If there is no filter, then try the same fix . When you take the pump off a bit further up below the electrical connections is the actual impeller. Which may be stuck Simply remove the bolts and you will see the impeller, this should spin freely with no. Crap inside .
Did this recently marked the positive terminal & connector with a black permanent marker. Two red wires for P & N - Ridiculous. I noticed the impala on the output circuit, is that supposed to be some magic alternative to an actual filter? Ideally they would have both on these machines but that would cost money!
did you get your problem fixed ? i have the same issue . why have they got the filter internally ? stupid thinking of just buying a new one when this is just 18 months
@@sharonjackson4067 Hi Sharon, sorry, just read this. Mine didn't drain. Then it did drain. Then it didn't. I then ran a service wash, as per manual. It's working fine now. The manual actually says to get an engineer out to unclog the filter. If your machine doesn't drain, switch off the machine and leave it switched off for 2 HOURS. There is a special switch on the pump. That switch is heat controlled. Once the pump has cooled down, you should be able to use the drain and spin programme. If you decide to turn your machine over onto its side to clean the pump, ensure that you first use the transportation bolts to lock the drum in place, otherwise, you can damage the machine. Of course, you need to remove the bolts afterwards, before you do a wash.
Thanks, I just bought one. I want to know in advance how to do this. It's a bit mental. And I knew about it and still bought it. Can I ask do I need a long handled socket thing? Might as well get one for when I need it if so....
Hi a socket set makes it easy you only need a metric socket set with a long socket extension. The socket set will come in handy for many other jobs . Around the house .
At the start of the video Duncan, you say there is no filter in this Zanussi model. At 1:58 into the video, you show us where the pump is located under the machine and tell us, "that's where the filter is located"! At 5:43 you again say there's no filter! I'm thinking, if there is no filter (prefilter), before the pump, then everything will simply go through the pump and into the waste. (I know the pump itself is self-cleaning by carrying out a service wash as required.) However, on page 16 of the user manual, on the first troubleshooting point, at the last bullet point in the right hand column, it tells you to get an engineer out to clean the FILTER since it can become clogged! I have only one question: How did you turn that machine onto its side please?
Hi Julie sorry for late reply , I wok a 90 hour week and am away from base a great Deal . Point taken! A froidien slip. There is definitely no filter on this perticuler model. Sometimes in the hand book it covers models either side . So these filters are normally located at the front of the machine underneath the glass bowl or actually inside the drum. All would. Be a lot easier if this was the case. Re the washing machine in its side . A good pair of stout shoes and pull the washing machine towards you whilst taking the weight then lowering it carefully on its side. It might help if you have some firm cushions to lower it onto , so you don’t trap your fingers in the final stage. Of this operation hope . this helps. Re Duncan.
Hi there, Ive lost a necklace in my Zanussi ZG7120k… I don’t believe it has a filter either. Would I be able to find this in the water pump or will it have run through and be lost completely?
Hi Duncan, two quick questions: How did you turn your machine onto it's side please? Before putting the machine onto its side, did you secure the drum? Mine stopped working properly again. So I've been through everything I can possibly do before opening up the machine. One of which was to do a maintenance wash at 90 C as per instruction manual, with no detergent in. Apparently, washing at low temperatures or using too much detergent, can make the pump stop working. The pump has a bimetallic switch on it. If the machine refuses to drain and/or E20 error code comes up, just leave the machine for two hours. The switch will open and the pump will work again! The pump is also prone to overheating. Mine's working again fine.
Nice one mate, but you dropped your handbag at 4:46...😂😂😂
😂😂 me and my husband noticed that too 😂😂
Cheers Duncan, washing machines built up a horrible smell and this videos been a lifesaver! Whoever thought of binning off the removable filter for this one needs to change jobs
Thank you for this great video .. Following this guide I just cleared my Lindo 300 drain out. Very useful to have some direction.. The drain pipe slides off easily as you stated but I found it useful to grip the metal retaining ring with mole grips to get it back on. I also marked the closest electrical wire on the pump with a marker pen so as not to get them confused. Rate out of 10 for difficulty for a non DIY person 2 out of 10 .. Not at all difficult.
Required tools small socket set and a Torx key set. Thanks again.
Hello - what did you need the Torx key set for please?
1 year later and I watched your video again, bc. my dreaded Lindo has stopped rinsing now. It seems you are the only one who has uploaded a tutorial about the filter. Thank you very much for this useful video ( I should've thanked you before ). 👍
Thanks alot mate from Holland, i cleaned out the pump today. Thanks to your video i tried it and it worked.
Hi Duncan, just want to thank you for your you tube video. Everything went exactly as planned. I took photos at each stage and marked one of the connectors before disconnecting. I also noticed arrows that allow you to realign the pump and the black rubber filter with the main body of the machine. Thanks again Duncan. Only for your video I don't know what I would have done. Stay safe & well. Jerry.
Thanks Duncan worked a treat I,ve got the 400 it's at a different location .....underneath the machine but followed your instruction same setup
Thank you! This was super helpful! I'm going to upload a video to show the seal but will link back to you in the description 🙏
Thanks Duncan - my machine stopped spinning so followed your video. full of all sorts of rubish. Works fine now - great video
Thankssss for this video from Holland, we just fixed our machine with the help of your video.👌
Thanks. Helped to fix mine 8 mm socket and T20 Torx did the trick to remove and then open the pump.
Hello - what did you need the Torx for please?
Glad I could help David , bad design with no filter. And bad access to the pump. Just done my sons as well different make , but you could spin the impeller through the filter front , however the whole pump and pipes leading to the pump was blocked solid with Crap! So machine could not pump out!
Thankyou so much you helped me out so much. Forever grateful for this video. Definitely recommend if you have a zanussi washing machine
Thank you so much for the help.I had to remove the pump cover to remove a trolley token that got stuck in the pump blades but still a quick & easy fix.All working now 😊
My problem was probably a tissue in my jeans pocket that stopped the pump. There was lots of bits of tissue when I got the load of laundry done. I emptied the hose and then ran the machine again and it worked fine. It's been working fine ever since.
u got a big drink from me for that video mate...... saved me money and sanity
Legend. Cheers for this
Thanks Duncan for the video, managed to clear ours today. Very good information
Many people don't know where to find the filter in this machine. Even in the store where I bought mine, they didn't know. This seems to be a common complaint about the Lindo. Personally I'll never buy one again, it is the worst machine I ever had. It doesn't get the laundry clean and is terrible at rinsing. My old machines without 'smart' tech performed better and were more reliable.
Also find it is terrible at rinsing .. We need to rinse everything again after every wash.. surprising as the last zanussi jet system we had lasted 10 years and was an awesome machine.
💨💨💨 4.47 😂 Haha. But no thanks for the upload buddy.. saved me scrapping my washer. Great video
Thank you Duncan. This is so helpful.
Thanks Duncan, that's exactly what I was looking for. I left a tissue in my pocket😢, some mess, so I went for the filter🤔. Some aspects of the video were very dark, a spotlight might have helped, but nonetheless it pointed me in the right direction for which I'm very grateful. My water supply is full of limescale so I put a bottle of 10% vinegar in with the wash, when it starts to take in water I pour some vinegar through the detergent drawer and I repeat this until last water intake.
I'm just wondering, does much water come out when you open this unit, thanks for your help
Thanks!! Have same machine and it SMELLS, will try ordinary cleaning first but really I think I'm going to have to watch this video again and strip and clean that pump
thank you for this cleared money a nd three hairpins from the non filter
Great video, I had the issue with the picture in the middle of the screen, the solution film sideways.
If you do it vertically you only get a center picture
Thanks for this. Very handy, though as a total non diy-er it makes me feel stressed and I haven’t even started yet
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😂😂😂
Thanks for your video! You save me €185!
Thank you, very helpful.
Lol. I know this helpful video was all about the washing machine pump/filter, but did you have to squeeze out a trumpet fart at 4.45 . I mean really. That was a pump we all could have done without. Dirty boy. . Lol
Good video, thanks for the tips.
Excellent video and I must say was a cracking fart towards the end hahahaha
Hello! This is a great video and I managed to check everything as a non DIYer. No blocks so assumed the pump was the issue for the e20 error. Ordered a replacement pump and easy to refit the pump itself. However the machine now leaks a bit! I think I overtightened the screws into plastic :( any ideas? Is there anything I might have missed in refitting it or any tips for stopping the small leak from around the pump body?
(The machine drains again now so fixed that problem but caused a new one!)
Cheers mine is just clicking amd not pumping so hopefully it will be good after a clean up 👍🏻
Thanks thats super helpful
That fart on 4:45 just an Brilliant 🤣🤣🤣 But Yeah - problem solved 🤣
Brilliant video thank u
clothsandwater in machine since7 o'clock this morning I have tryed everything it now 8 o'clock no improvement .E 20 came on I pressed button 16 came on it kept washing for lots of hours .then I put on Drain and spin at 5 min it went to 4 minutes stayed there spinning didn't empty. I kept doing that all day long .cloths and water still in it .I am so disappointed with zanussi lindo300 .no filter on front of washing to clean it out so I have to turn washing machine up side down to find filter every month to clean it out
You bloody legend!
Hi.. I've a zanusi lindo500 with the same problem , would it be the same fix? There's no sign of a filter , and your the only person that's come close may be of any help.
Very helpful video 🙂
If there is no filter, then try the same fix . When you take the pump off a bit further up below the electrical connections is the actual impeller. Which may be stuck Simply remove the bolts and you will see the impeller, this should spin freely with no. Crap inside .
@@macsclassicmotorcyclesclas2948 your a gentleman, thank you
Nice one pal fair play
Did this recently marked the positive terminal & connector with a black permanent marker. Two red wires for P & N - Ridiculous.
I noticed the impala on the output circuit, is that supposed to be some magic alternative to an actual filter? Ideally they would have both on these machines but that would cost money!
Thank you Duncan. Mine isn't draining :( Stay safe and Happy Easter.
did you get your problem fixed ? i have the same issue . why have they got the filter internally ? stupid thinking of just buying a new one when this is just 18 months
@@sharonjackson4067 Hi Sharon, sorry, just read this. Mine didn't drain. Then it did drain. Then it didn't. I then ran a service wash, as per manual. It's working fine now.
The manual actually says to get an engineer out to unclog the filter.
If your machine doesn't drain, switch off the machine and leave it switched off for 2 HOURS.
There is a special switch on the pump. That switch is heat controlled. Once the pump has cooled down, you should be able to use the drain and spin programme.
If you decide to turn your machine over onto its side to clean the pump, ensure that you first use the transportation bolts to lock the drum in place, otherwise, you can damage the machine. Of course, you need to remove the bolts afterwards, before you do a wash.
God thanks you
Thanks, I just bought one. I want to know in advance how to do this. It's a bit mental. And I knew about it and still bought it. Can I ask do I need a long handled socket thing? Might as well get one for when I need it if so....
Hi a socket set makes it easy you only need a metric socket set with a long socket extension. The socket set will come in handy for many other jobs . Around the house .
@@macsclassicmotorcyclesclas2948 Thanks so much, I'll get one 😁
My Washing machine won't drain or spin. E20 error. Would the instructions on this video clear the E20 error on my Lindo300 XXL washing machine? Thanks
At the start of the video Duncan, you say there is no filter in this Zanussi model.
At 1:58 into the video, you show us where the pump is located under the machine and tell us, "that's where the filter is located"!
At 5:43 you again say there's no filter!
I'm thinking, if there is no filter (prefilter), before the pump, then everything will simply go through the pump and into the waste.
(I know the pump itself is self-cleaning by carrying out a service wash as required.)
However, on page 16 of the user manual, on the first troubleshooting point, at the last bullet point in the right hand column, it tells you to get an engineer out to clean the FILTER since it can become clogged!
I have only one question: How did you turn that machine onto its side please?
Hi Julie sorry for late reply , I wok a 90 hour week and am away from base a great Deal . Point taken! A froidien slip. There is definitely no filter on this perticuler model. Sometimes in the hand book it covers models either side . So these filters are normally located at the front of the machine underneath the glass bowl or actually inside the drum. All would. Be a lot easier if this was the case. Re the washing machine in its side . A good pair of stout shoes and pull the washing machine towards you whilst taking the weight then lowering it carefully on its side. It might help if you have some firm cushions to lower it onto , so you don’t trap your fingers in the final stage. Of this operation hope . this helps. Re Duncan.
@@macsclassicmotorcyclesclas2948 Thanks for replying. Better late than never 😃
Would this issue resolve my drum from rinsing? After a wash, water tends to stay in the drum.
I think I need to do this but mine is full of washing and water 😭 how do I drain it before I clean out the pump ? Thank you 🙏
When i took mine off the rubber filter fell out... is there any guidance as to which way round it goes in please??
mine will not drain i suspect this is the problem with mine , is this something i can do myself ? did yours stop draining ?
Hi there, Ive lost a necklace in my Zanussi ZG7120k… I don’t believe it has a filter either. Would I be able to find this in the water pump or will it have run through and be lost completely?
possibly stuck in the pump if you have no filter. worth a look . if not it will have gone into the drain, let me know if you find it?
Shame you didn't show the whole repair amd have a light on
Hi Duncan, two quick questions: How did you turn your machine onto it's side please? Before putting the machine onto its side, did you secure the drum? Mine stopped working properly again. So I've been through everything I can possibly do before opening up the machine. One of which was to do a maintenance wash at 90 C as per instruction manual, with no detergent in. Apparently, washing at low temperatures or using too much detergent, can make the pump stop working. The pump has a bimetallic switch on it. If the machine refuses to drain and/or E20 error code comes up, just leave the machine for two hours. The switch will open and the pump will work again! The pump is also prone to overheating. Mine's working again fine.
No one hear the fart at 4.46
I did 😂😂😂😂
🙂😂
🤣 swear I heard you fart in that vid
What in the f…? Why do they use PLASTIC pipe instead of rubber hose?