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How often should a dishwasher filter be cleaned?
How often does a dishwasher filter need cleaning in normal use, and should the interval change if a lot of food residue ends up on the dishes? I’m also curious how the manual identifies which filter parts are meant to come out and whether they should be rinsed or cleaned another way. I wouldn’t want to force a part or push debris farther into the drain.
If cleaning the filter doesn’t help with standing water or a persistent odor, what signs suggest the problem is beyond routine filter maintenance?
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