How to Clean a Dishwasher Filter

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Move the bottom rack out of the dishwasher to uncover the filter.. Turn the cylindrical filter counter-clockwise and lift it straight up.. Slide the coarse filter out of its place in the dishwasher.

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1

Move the bottom rack out of the dishwasher to uncover the filter.

Step 1

Move the bottom rack out of the dishwasher to uncover the filter.

2

Turn the cylindrical filter counter-clockwise and lift it straight up.

Step 2

Turn the cylindrical filter counter-clockwise and lift it straight up.

3

Slide the coarse filter out of its place in the dishwasher.

Step 3

Slide the coarse filter out of its place in the dishwasher.

4

Turn on the faucet to get a stream of hot water.

Step 4

Turn on the faucet to get a stream of hot water.

5

Scrub the gunk off the filter parts with a soap-covered sponge.

Step 5

Scrub the gunk off the filter parts with a soap-covered sponge.

6

Place the filters directly under the faucet to rinse them.

Step 6

Place the filters directly under the faucet to rinse them.

7

Put the coarse mesh and cylindrical filter back in the dishwasher.

Step 7

Put the coarse mesh and cylindrical filter back in the dishwasher.

8

Perform this task every 3 months to keep your filter fresh.

Step 8

Perform this task every 3 months to keep your filter fresh.

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