Dishwasher - Clean the filter

Difficulty: Easy
Estimated time: ± 15 minutes

It's a good idea to take the filter out of your appliance now and then and give it a good clean. Luckily, cleaning the dishwasher filter is really easy. With our instruction video or step-by-step guide, you'll have it sorted in no time!

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Step-by-step plan

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1. Take the filter out of the dishwasher

Open the dishwasher. Under the basket you'll find the spray arm. The filter is located near the spray arm, hidden under a cap or twist cap. Loosen the cap or twist cap. Take the filter out of the dishwasher.

2. Clean the filter

Carefully clean the filter. If you need to, use a dish brush and some soapy water.

3. Put the filter back in the dishwasher

Put the clean filter back in the dishwasher. Put the cap or twist cap back on. The dishwasher filter is clean again and your appliance is ready to use!

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