KitchenAid KUDE60FXSS Use & Care Guide - Page 14
Very Hard Water, Cleaning Instructions, RECOMMENDED TIME INTERVAL TO CLEAN YOUR FILTER, Filter
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L N K C LO RECOMMENDED TIME INTERVAL 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. Very Hard Water If you have hard water (above 15 grains), clean your filter at least once per month. Building up of white residue on your dishwasher indicates hard water. For tips on removing spots and stains, see "Troubleshooting" section. Filter Removal Instructions 1. Turn the Upper Filter Assembly ¼ turn counterclockwise and lift out. 2. Grasp the Lower Filter in the circular opening, lift slightly, and pull forward to remove. 3. Clean the filters as shown below. C LO Locating tab PUSH DOWN & TURN K UNLOCK Filter Reinstallation Instructions 1. Noting the previous illustrations, place the Lower Filter under the Locating Tabs in the bottom of the dishwasher so the round opening for the Upper Filter Assembly lines up with the round opening in the bottom of the tub. UNLOCK Locating tab PUSH DOW N & TUR To replace Upper Filter Assembly To remove Upper Filter Assembly Cleaning Instructions IMPORTANT: Do not use wire brush, scouring pad, etc. as they may damage the filters. Rinse filter under running water until most soils are removed. If you have hard-to-remove soils or calcium deposits from hard water, a soft brush may be required. 2. Insert the Upper Filter Assembly into the circular opening in the Lower Filter. 3. Slowly rotate the filter clockwise until it drops into place. Continue to rotate until the filter is locked into place. If the filter is not fully seated (still turns freely), continue to turn the filter clockwise until it drops and locks into place. NOTE: The Upper Filter Assembly arrow does not have to align with the arrow in the Lower Filter as long as the filter is locked. IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to dishwasher, do not operate your dishwasher without the filters properly installed. Be sure the Lower Filter is securely in place and the Upper Filter Assembly is locked into place. If the Upper Filter Assembly turns freely, it is not locked into place. O C K PUSH DOWN & TURN L UN O CK 14