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Coarse filter
Lar
g
er items, such as
p
ieces of bone or
g
lass, that could clo
g
the drain are tra
pp
ed in the
coarse filter. To remove an item cau
g
ht in this filter,
g
entl
y
s
q
ueeze the tabs on to
p
of this
filter and lift it out.
For your convenience, we have placed the drain pump and filtering system within easy reach inside the tub. There are three
components of the filtering system: the main filter, the coarse filter, and the fine filter.
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Fine filter
This filter holds soil and food residue in the sump area and prevents it from being
redeposited on the dishes during a cycle.
Main filter
Food and soil particles trapped by this filter are pulverized by a special jet on the lower spray
arm and washed down the drain.
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3
Never run the dishwasher without the filters in place.
Filter assembly
For best
p
erformance and results, the filter assembl
y
must be cleaned.
The filter efficientl
y
removes food
p
articles from the wash water, allowin
g
it to be
recirculated durin
g
the c
y
cle. For this reason, it is a
g
ood idea to remove the lar
g
er
food
p
articles tra
pp
ed in the filter after each wash c
y
cle b
y
rinsin
g
the semicircular
filter and cup under running water. To remove the filter assembly, pull on the cup
handle in the upward direction. The entire filter assembly should be cleaned
once a week.
To clean the coarse filter and the fine filter, use a cleanin
g
brush. Then, reassemble
the filter parts as shown in the figures left and reinsert the entire assembly in the
dishwasher, positioning in its seat and pressing downward.
The dishwasher must never be used without the filters. Improper replacement of the
filter ma
y
reduce the
p
erformance level of the a
pp
liance and dama
g
e dishes and utensils.
If your dishwasher is left in an unheated place during the winter, ask a service technician to:
Cut off electrical power to the dishwasher.
Turn off the water supply and disconnect the water
inlet pipe from the water valve.
Drain water from the inlet and water valve. pipe
(Use a pan to catch the water.)
Reconnect the water inlet to the
water valve.
pipe
Remove the filter in the tub the bottom
and use a sponge to soak up water
in sump.
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4
3
2
1
It is necessar
y
to clean the s
p
ra
y
arms re
g
ularl
y
for hard water chemicals will clo
g
the
spray arm jets and bearings. To remove the spray arm, screw off the nut to take out the
washer on top of the spray arm and remove the arm. Wash the arms in soapy and warm
water and use a soft brush to clean the
j
ets. Re
p
lace them after rinsin
g
them thorou
g
hl
y
.
ATTENTION: Do not put the fine filter upside down
.