Cleaning The Filters - LG LSDF996 SERIES Owner's Manual

42 MAINTENANCE

Cleaning the Filters

1
Remove the lower rack and position the bottom
spray arm so a wider vee is open to the front.
2
Turn the inner filter counter-clockwise and take
out the assembled inner filter and stainless steel
filter.
3
Clean the filters with a soft brush under running
water. If necessary, the stainless steel filter can
be removed by gently maneuvering it off over
the bottom tabs of the inner filter. Reassemble
the filters before reinstalling them.
4
To replace the assembled filters, position the
spray arm so the wider vee is toward the front.
Fit the filters back into the filter holder and
secure them by turning the inner filter clockwise
until it clicks into place.
Recommended Filter Cleaning Schedule
If you wash
Number of
dishes before
Loads Per Week
1-3 Every 6 months
4-7 Every 6 months
8-12 Every 6 months
13-14 Every 6 months
If you scrape and
rinse dishes before
loading loading
Once a year
Once a year
Every 6 months
Every 6 mont
WARNING
• Be cautious of sharp edges when handling the
stainless steel filter.
CAUTION
• Remove food residue caught in filters to prevent
the build up of odor-causing bacteria and
possible drainage problems.
NOTE
• For best wash performance, clean the filter after
each load. If food debris remains in the filter, it may
cause an odor.
• In areas with hard water, clean the filter at least
once a month with a soft brush.
• Clean the filters using non-abrasive materials and
warm running water.
• Make sure the filter is assembled correctly before
starting a cycle. When assembling, rotate it firmly
until it clicks.
If you only scrape
dishes before loading
Four times a year
Four times a year
Every 1.5 months
Every 1.5 months
If you do not scrape
or rinse dishes before
loading
Once a month
Twice a month
(every 15 days)
Every week
Twice a week