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How to Clean a Samsung DC68 Washing Machine Filter

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    • Turn the washing machine off and locate the filter access door.

    • Most Samsung washing machine filters are located at the front. Sometimes they will have a sticker on them to communicate filter cleanliness best practices.

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    • Gently press the top of the filter door to release and open it.

    • If that doesn't work, use the handle of a small pair of scissors or something similar to push down and open the access door.

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    • Place a rag underneath your access door and place a basin on top.

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    • Pull out the drain hose and unplug the white cap to let the excess water flow out into the basin.

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    • Once the water stops coming out from the drain hose, secure it back into position.

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    • Push the filter in and twist it counterclockwise.

    • Remove the filter from the filter bay.

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    • Remove any debris from the filter using a paper towel.

    • Rinse the filter under warm water.

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    • Insert the filter back and secure it by twisting it clockwise.

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    • Close the access door by pushing against the machine until you hear a click sound.

Conclusion

You are all done!

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Ishmeet Cheema

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Thanks…..

can you share where the filter is located on the

Samsung model DC68-03049A-01.

ampekarek - Reply

Hi! I apologize for the late reply, but I believe the filter for this model would be located inside the spin basket probably at the back. Here is the link to the model description and location of the filter https://www.manualslib.com/manual/147786.... Hope this helps!

Ishmeet Cheema -

It worked! Thank you!

Lisa Cowley - Reply

Hi, thank you for this useful information. How often should the filter be replaced and how to order thank you

Ana Perucho - Reply

I can not get the cap off the drain hose. Any suggestions. I have tried twisting and pulling and it just won't come off

Christine Watkins - Reply

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