Use and Care Guide

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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.
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.
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.
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.
3. Slowly rotate the lter clockwise until it drops into place.
Continue to rotate until the lter is locked into place. If the
lter is not fully seated (still turns freely), continue to turn the
lter clockwise until it drops and locks into place.
NOTE: The upper lter assembly arrow does not have to
align with the arrow in the lower lter as long as the lter is
locked.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to dishwasher, do not operate
your dishwasher without the lters properly installed. Be sure
the lower lter is securely in place and the upper lter assembly
is locked into place. If the upper lter assembly turns freely, it is
not locked into place.
Locating tab
To remove upper lter assembly
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Locating tab
To replace upper lter assembly
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Upper filter
assembly