How to Change General Electric Dishwasher Filters

Many General Electric dishwashers are equipped with two filters in the interior base of the appliance to catch food particles, sediment and grease. This helps prevent a clogged drainpipe when the dishwasher pumps out the water at the end of the cycle. The filters must be cleaned peiodically and replaced if they wear out. It's important to install the filtration parts in the correct sequence so the dishwasher will drain. No special tools are necessary.

Instructions

1. Open and lower the GE dishwasher door. Pull the lower dish rack out of the appliance.

2. Grab the edge of the filter screen on the inside bottom of the GE appliance and turn counterclockwise while pulling to remove it.

3. Remove the plastic cup below the filter screen and the fine-screen filter underneath.

4. Insert a new fine-screen filter and place a new cup over it, pressing down on both parts to lock them in place.

5. Place the filter screen in position and twist back and forth slightly to set it in position. Press down and turn clockwise to lock the screen in place.

References

• GE Appliances: Dishwasher Owners Manual
• GE Appliances: Dishwasher Filtration Systems