How do you open or clean the filter? There is a loose plastic piece in the back of the dryer that rattles around and looks to have broken off.
1639152
I don't know to be honest. It looks like most of the debri is on the outside. I didn't see any obvious way to open the back and don't have the owners manual handy.
868060
When you go to screw on the bottom cap, just push down and tighten it more than you did with the paper filter. If the cap falls off you need to tighten it more. It becomes second nature and you won't even have to think about it anymore.
210763
When I washed mine, it kinda fell apart. Now I am trying to figure out how to find new filters. Otherwise, the machine is WONDERFUL. I keep it going non stop in my office area. It's been two years, with no problems except my throwing the filter in the washing machine! Don't do that! Wash by hand.
601667
Yes, the back removes for cleaning the filter. I hadn't noticed that until you asked the question. Thank you for asking---now I learned something new about my dryer! One thing to note: I bought one for my friend, who was traveling to England.If using foreign current, be sure to check the setting---it overheated and burned out because she didn't switch the dryer over to the English current.
1985599
Looks like your dryer uses a different filter, try googling Maytag MED9800TQO lint filters for more info.
2025074
If your filter is collapsing due to it being glued not being stapled, contact the company and they will send you a replacement. It also took me a few times to get the filter lined up correctly so it slides in right. Once I got it lined up correctly, the filter felt very stable.
985492
Clean the filter after each use, or when the Neato tells you to. As for replacing the filter, I purchased a set of spares and rotate the use of them, allowing me to always have a clean, dry filter in case my little "dumbot" fills up before finishing the job.
389525
Hi! I recently experienced a similar problem! I had removed all the filters (there are three removable ones - two foam and one white paper), washed them all, cleaned everything off the beater bar/roller, shook out the tube/hose, even unscrewed the bottom and cleaned out whatever I could find there too! Still, as soon as I turned it on, it was going to red! Grrrrrr I FINALLY found the problem. You might have already checked this, but just in case, sharing it here. It might help you or someone else. When looking at back of the vacuum, on the right side, BEHIND the main tube/hose, you can see the tube attach to the black vacuum base which feeds into the clear body where the dirt goes in. I could not see any clogs anywhere. BUT - this part of the tube/hose COMES OFF - it is easy to overlook, but it twists and releases. I did that as a last resort, and found my problem! There was a piece of paper in there, and all kinds of dirt and hair (we all shed some and have two cats) were packed pretty solid behind the paper! It took a tool like a crochet hook to get it all out and unpacked! (I have a metal "tube turner" for sewing, which is what I used, but anything super thin and long can work, as long as you do not go THROUGH the hose.) I took an amazing amount of junk that had not come out when shaking the hose, cleaning things, even taking the rest of the vacuum apart... it hides in that last curve of the hose! I hope this helps someone else, because this is a great little powerhouse of the vacuum that is perfect for our little townhouse. But the clogging does happen sometimes, and I've now found the FIRST place I'll look, instead of the dead last! ;-)
936022
The cap comes off, I unscrew it, take out the filer and wash the parts in the dish washer. not the filter
1445187
yes , it's at the back of the dryer the golden wring where the air intake is, a very gentle 1/8 turn counterclockwise will remove it , be careful not over torque it .The tabs are easily broken off .
286449
Just toss it in the machine, regular cycle...toss it in the dryer, regular cycle...comes out like brand new!
2019133
No its best to replace the dryer that way you that all has been replaced.I hope this help you and good luck
1394034
Open the unit, take out the filter, wash carefully with dish soap and water--it may take some pretty tough scrubbing to get the particulates off. Make sure to do your best to avoid getting water inside the filter. Also make sure that it is completely dry before putting back. Hope this helps!
118886
I've just spot cleaned it. It is primarily decorative. I would recommend doing the dryer with spot cleaning rather than puttting it in a washing machine.
2041929
Sorry, I cannot help you. I have never had to replace a filter at all. I wash mine, let them dry and then put them back in the unit and turn it on.
416075
try opening all parts possible and also make sure the filter is CLEAN . Also, should not be to full of hair on the botton, keeping it clean helps the motor to last longer .
1893792
No. Something may be wrong. Is the plastic it come with off completely? check inside. Make sure the filter is in correctly.