Appliances · low safety risk
Clean the dishwasher filter
Use the appliance manual to clean a removable owner-serviceable filter.
- How often
- Monthly or as directed
- Time
- 20 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Editorial status
- Awaiting human review
Before you begin
Tools
- Soft brush
Supplies
- Warm water
How to do it
- Find the model manual and confirm that the filter is designed for owner removal.
- Empty the dishwasher, let it cool, and remove the lower rack as directed.
- Remove, rinse, and gently brush the filter using only approved methods.
- Reinstall and lock the filter exactly as shown before running the dishwasher.
Stop and get help when
- Broken glass
- Filter will not lock
- Damaged filter
- Standing water remains
Use appliance service for a fixed filter, damaged parts, persistent drainage problems, leakage, or access beyond the owner procedure.
Sources and review
Written by Upkeeping editorial team. This draft is awaiting human subject-matter and safety review and is not eligible for search indexing.