Coin Gone Down The Detergent Hose

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Possible coin dropped into detergent hose on BEKO WM 5100

The problem

A penny was believed to have been put down the detergent inlet/pipe of a BEKO WM 5100 before the machine was used. The concern was whether using the washing machine could cause damage.

Likely cause

A loose coin may have entered the outer tub area from the detergent path. The accepted reply said it might pass harmlessly into the sump hose or pump filter, but it could also move unpredictably and, if caught on edge and struck by the drum, damage the plastic outer tub.

What fixed it

Recommended action was to disconnect the machine and gently tip it back and forth and side to side to listen for the coin moving, in the hope it would drop into the hole at the bottom of the tub and into the sump hose. The pump filter was also recommended to be checked. If the coin was not found, the advice was to listen carefully during the next few washes and stop using the machine if clanging was heard. An engineer was suggested if the owner did not want to try to locate it.

Checks to try

• Machine had not been used since the coin was suspected to have gone in
• Advised to disconnect the machine before checking
• Advised to tip the machine and listen for the coin sliding
• Advised to check the pump filter
• Advised to listen for clanging during later washes if not found

Parts or tools mentioned

• pump filter
• sump hose