KitchenAid KDTM354EBS Use & Care Guide - Page 14

IMPORTANT: When you are using the culinary tool baskets in the down position, the top rack must also be in the lowest position. Remove the front basket in the down position, when you are using the cup shelves or other tall items in the top rack for more room. Down position Filtration System Your dishwasher has the latest technology in dishwasher filtration. This triple filtration system minimizes sound and optimizes water and energy conservation while providing superior cleaning performance. Throughout the life of your dishwasher, the filter will require maintenance to sustain peak cleaning performance. The triple filter system consists of 2 parts, an upper filter assembly and a lower filter. ■ The upper filter assembly keeps oversized items and foreign objects, along with very fine food particles, out of the pump. ■ The lower filter keeps food from being recirculated onto your dishware. The filters may need to be cleaned when: ■ Visible objects or soils are on the Upper Filter Assembly. ■ There is degradation in cleaning performance (that is, soils still present on dishes). Upper Filter Assembly ■ Dishes feel gritty to the touch. It is very easy to remove and maintain the filters. The chart below shows the recommended cleaning frequency. Lower Filter RECOMMENDED TIME INTERVALS TO CLEAN YOUR FILTER Number of Loads If you wash Per Week before loading If you scrape and rinse If you only scrape before loading before loading* If you do not scrape or rinse before loading 1-3 Once per year Once per year Twice per year Every two months 4-7 Once per year Once per year Twice per year Once per month 8-12 Once per year Twice per year Every three months Every two weeks 13-14 Once per year Twice per year Every three months Once per week *Manufacturer's recommendation: This practice will conserve the water and energy that you would have used to prepare your dishes. This will also save you time and effort. 14