34 MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
For best results, it is important to periodically
check and care for the filter and spray arms.
WARNING
To prevent injury during care and maintenance or
cleaning, wear gloves and/or protective clothing.
Cleaning the Filters
1
Remove the lower rack first.
2
Turn the mesh filter counterclockwise.
3
Take out the mesh filter, stainless steel filter and
outer filter.
4
Clean the filters if necessary.
5
Replace the filters in reverse order.
NOTE
• For best wash performance, clean the filter
after each load. If food debris remains in the
filter, it may cause odor.
• For best cleaning performance, make sure the
filter is assembled correctly before starting a
cycle.
• In areas with hard water, clean the filter at least
once a month.
• A soft brush may be required when cleaning the
stainless steel filter.
Recommended filter cleaning chart:
Number of
If you wash
Loads Per
dishes before
Week
loading
1-3
Every 6 months
4-7
Every 6 months
8-12
Every 6 months
13-14
Every 6 months
NOTE
• Check the drain air gap or in-sink disposer if the dishwasher is not draining well.
• The drain air gap and disposer are external plumbing devices that are not part of the dishwasher. The
warranty provided with the dishwasher does not cover service costs directly associated with the cleaning
or repair of external plumbing, including the drain air gap and disposer.
If you scrape and
rinse dishes before
loading
Once a year
Once a year
Every 6 months
Every 6 months
WARNING
Be cautious of sharp edges when handling the
stainless steel filter.
All three filters should be cleaned according to the
chart recommendations below. Clean the filters using
non-abrasive materials and warm running water. A
soft brush may be required for hard to remove soil.
Mesh filter
Outer filter
Stainless
steel filter
NOTE
Close
• The lower cover of the mesh filter can be
opened for convenient cleaning.
• Close the lower cover before reassembling the
filter.
If you only scrape
dishes before loading
Four times a year
Four times a year
Every 1.5 months
Every 1.5 months
Open
If you do not scrape
or rinse dishes before
loading
Once a month
Twice a month
(every 15 days)
Every week
Twice a week