Unidentified parts found in John Lewis JLWM1204 filter

This thread was marked as solved. Here's a summary of the problem and the fix, generated from the discussion below.

Items found in John Lewis JLWM1204 pump filter were not identified as machine parts

The problem

A 15mm fibre washer/ring and a 17mm white silicone flanged ribbed plug/ring were found in the pump filter of a John Lewis JLWM1204. The machine appeared to be working normally and the concern was whether these items had come from inside the appliance.

Likely cause

The accepted reply stated that parts found in the pump filter would have entered via the drum, soap dispenser or clothing pockets, rather than coming from the washing machine itself.

What fixed it

No repair was advised. The accepted answer reassured the owner that the unidentified items were not believed to be internal machine parts.

Checks to try

• Owner checked the pump filter and found the two loose items
• Owner noted the machine appeared to be working normally