Owner's Manual

20
Filtration System
Your dishwasher has the latest technology in dishwasher ltration. This ltration system minimizes sound and optimizes water and
energy conservation while providing superior cleaning.
The lter system consists of two parts, an upper lter assembly and a lower lter.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to dishwasher, do not operate your dishwasher
without lters properly installed. Be sure lower lter is securely in place and upper
lter assembly is locked into place. If upper assembly turns freely, it is not locked
into place.
The lters may need to be cleaned when:
■ Visible objects or soils are on the upper lter assembly.
■ Dishes feel gritty to the touch.
Lower lter
Upper lter
assembly
It is very easy to remove and maintain the lters. The chart below shows the recommended cleaning frequency.
RECOMMENDED TIME INTERVAL TO CLEAN YOUR FILTER
Number of Loads
Per Week
If you only scrape
before loading*
If you scrape and rinse
before loading
If you wash before loading
8–12 Every 2 months Every 4 months Once per year
4–7 Every 4 months Once per year Once per year
1–3 Twice per year Once per year Once per year
*Scrape excess food into the trash or food disposer prior to loading the dishwasher. We recommend this practice because it will
conserve the water and energy that you would have used to prepare your dishes. This will also save you time and effort.
Very Hard Water
If you have hard water (above 15 grains), clean your lter at least
once per month. Buildup of white residue on your dishwasher
indicates hard water. For tips on removing spots and stains, see
the “Troubleshooting” section.
Filter Removal Instructions
1. Turn the upper lter assembly a quarter turn counterclockwise
and lift out.
Locating tab
To remove upper lter assembly
2. Separate the upper lter assembly by gently pulling apart.
3. Clean the lters as shown.
Cleaning Instructions
IMPORTANT: Do not use wire brushes, scouring pads, etc., as
they may damage the lters.
Rinse lter under running water until most soils are removed.
If you have hard-to-remove soils or calcium deposits from hard
water, a soft brush may be required.
P
U
S
H
D
O
W
N
&
T
U
R
N
L
O
C
K
U
N
L
O
C
K
Filter Reinstallation Instructions
1. Noting the previous illustrations, place the lower lter under
the locating tabs in the bottom of the dishwasher, so the round
opening for the upper lter assembly lines up with
the round opening in the bottom of the tub.
2. Insert the upper lter assembly into the circular opening
in the lower lter.
To replace upper lter assembly
L
O
C
K
U
N
L
O
C
K
P
U
S
H
D
O
W
N
&
T
U
R
N
Locating tab