Don't try to unscrew it in one go. Instead, turn it slightly to the left, then back to the right. This "rocking" motion can help break up limescale or dislodge a trapped coin without snapping the plastic handle. Use "Soft" Leverage
Grip the filter knob firmly with your hand (a rubber cleaning glove can give you extra grip). filter stuck in washing machine
Eventually, you clean it. You reassemble. You run a rinse cycle. The machine hums, oblivious to the existential war waged at its base. It spins, it drains, it chimes its little digital song. And you stand there, victorious but hollow. Don't try to unscrew it in one go
Instead:
: Try using pliers or a similar tool to gain better grip on the filter cap. Apply pressure carefully; excessive force can snap the plastic handle or damage the housing. Use "Soft" Leverage Grip the filter knob firmly