Dishwasher

How to clean a dishwasher filter

A dirty filter is the number one cause of poor cleaning, smells and drainage faults.

10 minutesEasy

What you'll need

  • Soft brush
  • Washing-up liquid

Step by step

  1. 1

    Pull out the bottom rack.

  2. 2

    Twist the cylindrical filter anticlockwise and lift it out.

  3. 3

    Separate the fine mesh and coarse filter if there are several parts.

  4. 4

    Rinse under the tap and brush away debris.

  5. 5

    Check the sump for glass and bones.

  6. 6

    Refit and twist to lock.

Tips

  • Clean the filter weekly if you don’t pre-rinse.
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