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No matter who you are in this World, if you own a dishwasher, you will have to clean the filter at some point.
We can avoid doing this, but your dishwasher will inevitably tell you it is that time again.
Dirty dishes, glasses and saucepans are not wanted you have this ingenious device for, and the only way to ensure that it is working at total capacity is to get on your hands and knees and hope that it isn’t as bad as you think it might be.
Each and every dishwasher will have its own manufacturer’s recommendations about how this is achieved.
Still, fundamentally they are nearly all the same, except for older dishwashers dating back to 2010, as they were usually fitted with a self-cleaning capacity which was eventually scrapped due to the noise levels, so it is back to good old-fashioned elbow grease folks.
Tools required
- Soft cloths
- Soft bristle brush
- Hot water
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Remove lower rack
Empty and remove lower rack.
Top rack can stay in place for this step.
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Remove debris from filter area
Clean area surrounding the filter with soft damp cloth.
This is a good time to give the whole of the dishwasher base a good clean.
Avoid using dish soap as any left in machine could cause it to bubble up on next use.
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Remove and clean filter
Unlock and remove the upper filter (the cylindrical piece) by turning it and pulling it out. There may be directional arrows on top. Rinse the filter under hot, running water. If any debris is stuck on, gently scrub it with a soft cloth or brush, such as a toothbrush. Do not use wire brushes or scrubby pads, as they may damage the filter.
Replace filter by using aforementioned arrows.
Stay on top of your filter-cleaning by establishing a schedule. If you use your dishwasher daily and don’t scrape or rinse items before loading, clean your filter monthly. If you only use it a few times a week, and rinse or wash items before loading, you only need to clean your filter once or twice per year.
One tip I would offer is to then take time to use a dishwasher cleaner which are available at most superstores and generally run through on a 60 degrees wash.
It is also a great time to add salt where appropriate but please follow any specific manufacturer guidelines.
Who Invented the dishwasher?
Josephine Cochran invented the first practical dishwasher. She designed the first model in the shed behind her house in Shelbyville, Illinois. Her dishwasher was the first to use water pressure instead of scrubbers to clean the dishes. She received a patent on December 28, 1886.
