How often should I clean the filter on a KitchenAid dishwasher?

KitchenAid generally suggests checking the filter monthly, more often if you rarely pre-rinse. Twist it out, separate the parts and rinse them under warm water. A clean filter prevents many cleaning complaints.

Why are my dishes gritty on well water in Clover?

Sediment in the water is the likely cause. It can clog the filter, the spray arms and the inlet screen. Clean those first, and if the grit continues, consider a sediment filter for the house.

Our Lake Wylie dishwasher won't drain after we were gone a month. What happened?

Food residue may have dried in the filter or drain, or the drain pump may be sticking after sitting. Clean the filter and run the disposal if the dishwasher drains through it. If it still won't drain, we test the pump.

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KitchenAid Dishwashers: What We Check First

KitchenAid dishwashers are built on Whirlpool's platform, with a stainless tub, a wash motor and pump at the base, a separate drain pump, and an electronic control that manages fill, wash and dry. Many models have a third rack and extra spray features. Since roughly the early 2010s, most use a two-part manual filter in place of the older food grinder, which keeps them quieter but makes routine cleaning the owner's job.

Manual filter clogged, causing gritty or cloudy dishes
Control board or touch panel failure with blinking lights
Wash motor humming but not spinning the spray arms
Drain pump jammed by debris, leaving water in tub

The full explanation, including what you can safely check yourself and when repair beats replacement, is in our KitchenAid dishwasher repair guide.

Sediment, iron and rural water

Dishwashers on private wells around Clover face sediment and iron that clog the inlet valve screen, coat the spray arms and leave a gritty film on dishes. A slow fill, weak spray or rust-colored residue in the tub are typical signs. Cleaning the spray arms and the filter at the bottom of the tub helps, and a whole-house sediment filter kept on schedule protects the valve.

If a dishwasher on well water stops filling entirely, the inlet valve may be clogged beyond cleaning or stuck shut. Turn off the dishwasher's breaker and the supply valve under the sink before pulling the kick plate to look for drips. Replacing the valve is a common, moderate repair, and the technician will also flush the line so the new screen does not clog on the first cycle.

Idle machines in lake homes

A dishwasher that sits unused for weeks can develop dried seals, a stuck float or a pump that hesitates at startup. Before leaving a Lake Wylie home for a while, run a quick rinse cycle and leave the door slightly open. If it will not start, drain or fill when you return, we test the pump, valve, float and controls, and we give you the price before any work.