Care and Maintenance
(continued)
Check/Clean the Filter System
This dishwasher has a Filter System that
consists of a Large Object Trap/Cylinder Filter
assembly and a Fine Filter. Select models have
an additional Micro Filter. The Filter System is
located on the inside of your dishwasher under
the lower rack and is easily accessible.
During normal use, the Filter System is
self-cleaning. You should occasionally inspect it
for foreign objects and clean it when necessary.
To Remove the Large Object Trap/Cylinder
Filter Assembly:
1. Remove the bottom rack.
2. Grasp the assembly as shown in Figure 27
and turn it counterclockwise 1/4 turn.
Figure 27
3. Lift out the assembly as shown in Figure 28.
Figure 28
CAUTION
INJURY HAZARD: The large object trap
could contain sharp objects. Do not reach
into the large object trap with your fingers.
4. Carefully examine the assembly. If you find
debris in the Large Object Trap, turn it
upside-down and gently tap it on a surface
such as a countertop to dislodge and
remove the debris. Flush the Cylinder Filter
clean by holding it under running water.
To Remove the Fine Filter and the Micro
Filter:
1. Lift the Fine Filter from the dishwasher floor
as shown
in Figure
29 and
flush it
clean by
holding it
under
running
water.
2. Remove the Micro Filter
as shown
in Figure 30
and flush
it clean
by holding
it under
running
water.
To reinstall the Filter System:
1. Return the Micro Filter (select models) to its
installed position.
2. Return the Fine Filter to its installed position.
Large
3. Place the Large Object Trap/Cylinder Filter
Object
Assembly into its installed position in the
Trap/
dishwasher floor.
Cylinder
Filter
4. Turn the ring handle clockwise 1/4 turn until it
is locked.
The arrow
on the ring
handle
and the
arrow on
the Fine
Filter
should
point to
each
other, as
shown by the circle in Figure 31.
5. Gently pull the ring handle to ensure that the
assembly is locked into place.
Figure 29
Fine
Filter
Figure 30
Micro
Filter
Figure 31
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