Any dishwasher needs to be cleaned periodically so that dirt does not accumulate in it, leading to the appearance of unpleasant odors and the development of bacteria. And even in the best dishwasher, food particles still remain - they accumulate in the filter. In this review, we will tell you how to replace the filter in a Bosch dishwasher. This operation is extremely important for both your dishes and your appliances. The replacement process is similar for other dishwashers.
What is a filter
There are many recommendations for cleaning dishes before putting them in the dishwasher. They all come down to one thing - large contaminants must be removed. Some users advise washing dishes thoroughly with hot water so that no large particles remain on it. Such a recommendation also has a right to exist, since the dishes in this case will shine clean when they are removed from the dishwasher.
Bosch dishwashers (like any others) work according to the following principle - they drive water with detergent dissolved in it in a circle, throwing it out at high speed from rotating rocker arms. After that, the water falls to the bottom and passes through a special filter.Large and solid particles are retained in this filter, after which the purified water enters the engine again and is sent to the rocker arms.
The dishwasher filter consists of several parts:
- One or two coarse meshes - allows you to retain large particles of food;
- Fine mesh - traps the smallest impurities.
As a result of passing through the filter, the water is cleared of insoluble particles and enters the circulation pump in order to pass through the rockers again, to wash anything from the surface of the plates and cutlery. After that, it falls down to pass through the filter meshes again and again.
As dirt accumulates Bosch dishwasher filter becomes clogged, requiring no replacement, but just a regular cleaning - replacement is only necessary if it is damaged. In order to clean the filter, it must be removed and rinsed properly so that water passes through it unhindered. Extraction is carried out by twisting - this operation does not require any additional tools and devices.
Cleaning is carried out sequentially:
- First, we wash all the nets with water until it washes away the accumulated, but non-sticky particles;
- We disassemble the filter and wash / clean the coarse meshes - if necessary, you can use an old toothbrush or toothpick;
- Thoroughly clean and rinse the fine mesh;
- We wash all other elements, paying attention to fatty deposits - they clog the nets and interfere with the passage of water.
At the same time, the entire working chamber of the dishwasher should be cleaned - all work is recommended to be carried out comprehensively and special cleaning agent.
The result of this whole procedure is a perfectly clean filter, which must be screwed into a regular place at the bottom of the dishwasher's working chamber. By acting carefully and carefully, you can avoid the need to replace the filter for many years - it must be protected so that the operation of the dishwasher does not add money to the purchase spare parts for it.
When to change the filter in the dishwasher
Replacing the filter in a Bosch dishwasher is necessary when it fails.. It breaks down extremely rarely, many users never even face the need for a replacement. However, in some situations it is necessary. Here is a list of these situations:
- Bosch dishwasher shows worse wash results;
- Clearly extraneous holes appeared in the filter mesh;
- Damaged fine mesh;
- The filter housing is about to collapse.
That is, the replacement of the filter in Bosch dishwashers is carried out when the filter ceases to perform its functions - it begins to pass large particles, it ceases to pass water normally, its body begins to crumble.
Please note that the cost of filters ranges from 800 to several thousand rubles. Manufacturers charge wild prices for parts, resulting in gigantic replacement costs. But if the filter is not replaced in time, the engine may fail (aka circulation pump) - replacing this unit will result in a completely different amount (a new engine costs at least 5-6 thousand, depending on the brand).
By the way, another symptom indicating the need to replace the filter is that the Bosch dishwasher often displays an error indicating that the filter is not working.And if you cleaned it just recently, then it's time to replace it - we take our wallet with us and go to the store (or to a service center where you can purchase the desired part).
The process of replacing the filter in the dishwasher
Now we will tell you how to replace the filter on a Bosch dishwasher - everything is very simple here. You will not need any tools or accessories. Replacement is carried out in three stages:
- Open the loading door of the dishwasher;
- Remove interfering baskets;
- Carefully unscrew the filter and send it to the scrap;
- Screw the new filter into the hole.
Now everything is ready for the further operation of the dishwasher - with a new filter, it will last a few more years without any problems. The main thing, wash and clean it as carefully as possiblein order to prevent re-failure - replacement will cost another 1-2 thousand rubles, depending on the brand and model of your dishwasher.
We do not recommend that you wait until the filter has completely failed. The presence of the slightest damage in it can lead to unfiltered particles of contaminants entering the engine. As a result of this, it may fail - you will have to change it yourself or call a specialist from a service center. Please note that the service center may consider such a breakdown as not under warranty if there are obviously extraneous mechanical damage on the filter elements of the Bosch dishwasher.
