Kenmore 665.13273K118 Use & Care Manual page 9

ULTRA WASH ®HEFILTRATION SYSTEM
Your dishwasher has the latest technology in dishwasher filtration. This triple filtration system minimizes sound and optimizes water
and energy consumption 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.
In order to provide optimum cleaning performance we suggest a monthly filter maintenance by removing and inspecting both the
upper and the lower filter for any soils. Based on your dishwashing habits, cleaning of the filters may be required more or less often
than what is indicated in the chart below.
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).
• Dishes feel gritty to the touch.
Removing and maintaining the filters is very easy. The chart below shows the recommended cleaning frequency.
Recommended time intervals to clean your filter
Number of
Loads Per Week
13-14
8-12
4-7
1-3
If you wash
before loading
Once per year
Once per year
Once per year
Once per year
If you scrape and rinse
before loading
Twice per year
Every four months
Once per year
Once per year
If you only scrape before
loading _
Every two months
Every two months
Every four months
Twice per year
If you do not scrape or
rinse before loading
Once per week
Every two weeks
Once per month
Every two months
_Manufacturer's recommendation: This practice will eliminate the water and energy that you use preparing 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. You may bring your water samples to Sears to check hardness level. For tips on removing spots and stains, see
"Troubleshooting" section.