Thermador DWHD771W Series Use And Care Manual page 29

Cleaning intervals
The filter system is designed to minimize
1Z
maintenance while providing premium cleaning
performance and minimum energy consumption.
Depending on use habits and water hardness, the filter
system will require some maintenance to sustain
premium cleaning performance.
Your filter system may need to be cleaned when:
You notice food soils remaining on the filter system or
▯
objects trapped in the Large Object Trap.
A drop in cleaning performance or a gritty film forms
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on the dishware.
When washing normally attached food soils that have
been scraped before loading, in a household that runs
the dishwasher every other day, your filter should be
cleaned:
Cleaning interval Usage
3- 6 times a year light to average use
8-12 times a year heavy use
Note: Clean the filter after washing loads with large
amounts of food soils or loads with a heavy starch
content to maintain optimal performance.
To check or clean the filter system:
After each wash cycle check the filters for residue.
1.
Unscrew the Large Object Trap as illustrated and
2.
remove the entire filter system.
Remove the microfilter from the fine filter for easier
3.
cleaning.
Rinse the filters under running water and use a soft
4.
brush to clean.
Note: do not use abrasive brushes or steel wool, etc.,
as they may damage the filter.
Reinstall the filter system in reverse sequence and
5.
lock into place by screwing the Large Object Trap until
the marking arrows align.
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