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How do I clean the lint filter in my washing machine?

I have a top loading washing machine, dont know much about them or how to clean them. My clothes are coming out all covered in grey lint. Help!

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I have a Hoover Commander top loader washine machine that I have never been able to find a lint filter in . This machine is almost 20 years old and still going well but it is at times putting alot of fluff onto the clothes. Can anyone tell me where to find the filter in this machine. We have had the drainage hose off and the agitator out but have found nothing.
Step1 Find your lint trap. Lint traps in washing machines can be in the agitator (the large plastic piece in the center of the tub), at the top of the washer on the rim of the tub, or attached to the washing machine's drainage hose. Step2 Pull out the agitator tube to check for the lint trap. Peel any loose lint from the filter. Scrub away lint that doesn't peel off easily with a heavy-duty paper towel or a wet sponge. Step3 Feel your way around the top rim of the washing machine's basin. If you locate a trap, pull it straight out of the machine. Peel away loose lint and follow up with a wet sponge or heavy-duty paper towel. Step4 Check your machine's drainage hose for an attached lint trap. Gently remove the trap and peel the top layer of lint off. Rinse the trap in low-pressure, warm water. Reattach to the drainage hose. Step5 Check for and remove any lint or debris that may have dropped into the washing machine basin during the cleaning process. ____________________ Clean your lint trap every few loads or at least once a week to preserve the life of your washing machine. Consider purchasing a lint trap if your washing machine doesn't already have one. They can add years to the life of your washer. Make sure you have reattached the lint trap properly. Loose lint traps, especially those in the agitator, can lead to a broken washer.
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