How To Clean a Frigidaire Dishwasher Filter

How to Replace a Frigidaire Dishwasher Filter

Before replacing your Frigidaire dishwasher filter, you need to know what makes up this filtering system. For a detailed section on dishwashers please check out our dishwasher buying guide. 

Frigidaire Dishwasher Filter Components

1. The main filter traps food and solid particles which are then pulverized by the lower spray arm’s special jet before being washed down the drain.
2. The coarse filter traps large items that can cause clogging (e.g., bone or glass pieces.) Items caught in the Frigidaire coarse filter can be removed by squeezing the tabs on top of the filter and lifting the items out.
3. The fine filter is used to hold food and soil residue in the sump area of the Frigidaire dishwasher and prevents it from being redeposited on dishes during a cleaning cycle. 

Replacing Frigidaire Dishwasher Filters

To properly replace your Frigidaire dishwasher filter, please follow the 5 steps below:

1. To remove the Frigidaire filter components, turn the whole filter assembly anti-clockwise. 
2. Lift the entire filter assembly upwards to remove it from the Frigidaire dishwasher.
3. Switch out which component of the filter needs to be replaced and clean out the other parts of the filter assembly with a cleaning brush. Otherwise, prepare your Frigidaire’s new dishwasher filter assembly for insertion.
4. Afterward, reinsert the brand-new or partially replaced filter assembly into the Frigidaire dishwasher.
5. Position the Frigidaire filter assembly into its seat, press it downward, then turn it in a clockwise direction to lock it into place.