Cleaning the Lint Filter of a Samsung Top Load Washing Machine

Last Update date : Aug 17. 2026

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It is important to remember to keep your Top Load Washing Machine clean to prevent deteriorated performance and to preserve its life cycle.

Please be advised that not every Top Load Washing Machine has a lint filter. To check for your specific model, please refer to your enclosed User Manual.

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Follow the guide below for how to clean the lint filter of your Top Load Washing Machine.

Location of the Lint Filter

01 Lint filter (front)
02 Lint filter (rear)

Cleaning the Lint Filter

1 Press down the upper part of the filter case to remove.
2 Unlock the cover and clean the filter with running water and a brush.
3 When cleaning is complete, close the cover and reinsert the filter case to the original position.

You will hear a clicking sound when the filter case fits in. Make sure the filter case is dry before reinserting.

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