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dishwasher to completely drain into a bucket
or other appropriate receptacle.
Check/Clean the Large Object Trap
Your Siemens dishwasher has a filter
system made up of a Large Object Trap/
Cylinder Filter Assembly, as shown in Figure
41, and a Fine Filter on the floor of the
dishwasher tub, as shown in Figure 42.
Some models have an additional Micro Filter
under the Fine Filter, as shown in Figure 43.
Check with the Model Features Chart on
page 6 of this manual to see if your model
has the additional Micro Filter. During normal
use the filter system is self-cleaning. For
your convenience the filter system is
accessible and and easily cleaned.
The Large Object Trap prevents large
objects such as bones, glass, toothpicks
and straws from entering the pump system
and causing damage or noise. Frequently
inspect the Large Object Trap and clean the
filter system whenever you find foreign
objects.
To Remove the Large Object Trap:
I Grasp the ring handle, as shown in Figure
40. Turn the ring handle counter-clockwise
1/4 turn and lift out the Large Object Trap/
Micro Filter Assembly, as shown in Figure 41.
WARNING: DO NOT REACH
INTO THE LARGE OBJECT TRAP,
AS IT MAY CONTAIN SHARP
OBJECTS.
2. Carefully examine the Large Object Trap.
3. If you find debris in the Large Object Trap,
turn it upside-down and gently tap it on a
surface such as a countertop to dislodge
and remove the debris. Flush the Large
Object Trap clean by holding it under running
water.
4. You may also remove the other filter
system components, as shown in Figures
42 and 43, and flush them clean by holding
them under running water.
To Reinstall the Large Object Trap:
1. If you have removed the other filter
system components, return them to their
places, Micro Filter first (if your model has
it), Fine Filter second, and the Large Object
Trap/Cylinder Filter Assembly last.
2. Firmly press the Large Object Trap/Fine
Filter Assembly into position.
3. Turn the ring handle clockwise 1/4 turn
until it is locked. The arrow on the ring
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