Quote Originally Posted by Elwood Blues View Post
No the filter is stuck and I can't get down to unscrew the plate round pull out the front panel slightly then reach round to clear the hose from behind.

I'd never get up again with my legs!
Most brands make their washing machines a bastard to fix these days to coerce you into calling one of their engineers out. Same with cars as well.

Be mindful of getting someone in off the books though. If it goes tits up, you'll end up paying a lot more in the end.