Maintenance Guides / Kitchen Appliances

Clean dishwasher filter

Difficulty: easyTime: 10 mins

Why it matters

Most modern dishwashers have a manual filter that most people never clean. A clogged filter causes poor wash performance, odors, and dirty residue on dishes — all symptoms homeowners blame on the dishwasher when the filter is the cause.

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How to do it

  • 1

    Remove the bottom rack.

  • 2

    Twist the cylindrical filter counterclockwise and lift out.

  • 3

    Rinse under warm running water, using a soft brush to remove debris.

  • 4

    Inspect the flat mesh filter underneath and clean as needed.

  • 5

    Reinstall by twisting clockwise until locked.