DIY guideDishwasher

Clean a dishwasher filter

Twist out the filter in the bottom of the dishwasher, rinse it, and lock it back in.

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Make sure the dishwasher is off and cool, then slide out the bottom rack.
Turn the round filter in the floor of the tub counterclockwise and lift it out, with the flat screen under it. If yours looks different, the manual shows how it comes out.
Rinse both parts under warm water and scrub off food and grease with a soft brush.
Don't use a wire brush or a scouring pad: they can tear the mesh.
Set the flat screen back, drop the filter in and turn it clockwise until it locks. A loose filter lets food reach the pump.
Lift the lower spray arm off its post. Rinse it, push anything stuck out of its holes with a toothpick, then snap it back on and give it a spin.

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