Traps food particles and debris during wash cycles to prevent recirculation and ensure clean dishes. Replace if clogged, damaged, or causing odors.
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Poor cleaning of dishes Thomas B. • Madison , WI • April 02, 2016
I replaced the filter cartridge that is located underneath the lower spray arm. The original filter cartridge had become completely blinded off, the filter media is a very fine mesh nylon fabric and it gets clogged up eventually with hard water scale and other non-soluble materials (including dishwasher detergent). When this filter gets plugged, too little water flows through to the pump to be recirculated during washing.
Replacement is relatively easy, except for the awkward position of...
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