Troubleshooting · Skimmi Troubleshooting
How do I clean a jammed front paddlewheel on my Dolphin Skimmi?
Short answer: Turn off and remove your Dolphin Skimmi from the pool, clear the front paddlewheel, and empty and rinse the filter tray.
First, turn off the Skimmi and take it out of the pool, then clear any debris caught in the front paddlewheel.
Based on Maytronics support, updated 2026-04-26, rewritten by Poolbots' pool experts. Applies to 1 model. Parts that fix it are below.
The fix
Step by step.
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Step 1Turn off the Skimmi
Switch off your Dolphin Skimmi, then take it out of the pool.
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Step 2Clear the front paddlewheel
Remove any debris caught in the paddlewheel.
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Step 3Clean the filter tray
Empty the tray, then rinse it thoroughly to wash away any debris left inside.
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Step 4Adjust the app setting if jams continue
If the paddlewheel keeps jamming after cleaning, open the app and change 'Wheels Unblock' to 'Forced'.
Power use: This setting keeps the wheels moving freely, but it uses more power and may shorten the total cleaning time. Once there is less debris in the pool, return 'Wheels Unblock' to 'Auto'.
Source: Maytronics support. Same steps and facts, rewritten for clarity; the videos and illustrations are Maytronics' own.
Replacement parts
Parts that fix this.
This answer comes down to filters and tracks & wheels. The exact part depends on the model: choose your robot and we open its parts list, or browse the category for every model.
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