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If your MAYTAG Laundry Machine is having trouble draining, use this guide to clean the filter.
Signs that you need to change your filter include lint buildup or dirt deposits, including excess detergent or softener, on clothes after washing.
⚠ Remember to unplug your machine before you start this guide, as a safety precaution.
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Remove the screws (3) underneath the washing machine using the socket wrench, the extension rod, and the converter.
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Remove the bottom lid of the washing machine.
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Turn the filter counterclockwise until you can pull out the filter.
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Screw the filter clockwise back into place.
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A tricky part of this maintenance task is removing and replacing the front cover behind which the filter resides. This guide is inadequate for that part of the job.