Troubleshooting · Troubleshooting
How do I clean stuck paddlewheels on my Skimmi 300?
Short answer: Take the Skimmi out of the pool, turn it upside down, check the filter tray, and clear debris from the side and front wheels.
Take the Skimmi out of the pool, turn it upside down, and check that the filter tray is snapped in before clearing debris from the side and front wheels.
Based on Maytronics support, updated 2026-08-10, rewritten by Poolbots' pool experts. Applies to 2 models. Parts that fix it are below.
The fix
Step by step.
Applies to: Dolphin Skimmi, Dolphin Skimmi 300.
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Step 1: Take the Skimmi out of the water Lift your Skimmi out of the pool before cleaning the paddlewheels.
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Step 2: Flip it over Turn the Skimmi so its underside faces up.
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Step 3: Check the filter tray Confirm that the filter tray is pushed all the way in and snapped into place.
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Step 4: Check and clear the wheels Rotate the side and front wheels while checking for hair, leaves, or other trapped objects. Use tweezers or needle-nose pliers to remove anything blocking their movement.
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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