Moderator Post (s) for this thread: >Post BackbyMiniFoxx on 07/25/2004
** Where would I find a lint trap on a washing machine? It is a top loader. **
That would depend on the brand and design of the washer in question. As Tom said, the unit's *model number* would be needed to identify that. You can find tips for locating the model and serial number tag on your appliances in the 'Repair Parts' section of my site linked below.
I will warn you that most newer cloths washers do not have "lint filters". The washer manufacturers now claim that removing lint is the job of a dryer not washers and have all but eliminated them from their machine's design.
** My washing machine has been smelling and making my clothes smell **
A build up of undissolved detergent and fabric softener on parts of the washer is frequently a cause of that symptom. The top 'splash guard' on the tub and on and under the agitator are common places for such a build-up to occur.
In many cases the washer has to be at least partially disassembled to give those parts a thorough cleaning. That stuff can harden to like cement and beating the affected parts against a hard surface (eg. concrete floor) can sometimes chip it off quickly.
If that is found to be the cause in your case, I suggest you increase the wash water temperature and/or cut down on the amount of detergent and fabric softener you use (after you clean the affected parts).
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