Should there be water left in the dishwasher filter compartment?

Buying a new household appliance always leaves behind not only the joy of the purchase but also new questions, which aren't always answered in the official instructions or product datasheet. For example, after the first full cycle, new dishwasher owners are often left with a logical question: is it normal for water to remain in the dishwasher filter? And even if it's not alarming, how much liquid should remain, on average? This is a valid question, but the answer isn't so obvious, so let's take a closer look.

How much water is in a non-working dishwasher?

The fact is, if water remains in the dishwasher's filter compartment, it's not just acceptable, it's even necessary. This was specifically designed by engineers to prevent the rubber seals inside the appliance from drying out and deteriorating, requiring replacement. However, there should not be too much liquid left inside the machine, so it should not spill onto the bottom of the device chamber.

As for the dishwasher filter compartment, the water level should remain 1-2 centimeters above the filler neck. To protect your appliance, we recommend checking this level right away.

1. Open the dishwasher door.
2. Remove the lower dish basket.
3. Open the filter cap.
4. Look into the hole. It's important that the water level is just below the beginning of the wide part.

If the filter is so full of liquid that a puddle of water has formed at the bottom of the dishwasher under the lower basket, it's essential to clean it immediately. This can be accomplished by resetting the machine, which will automatically drain the water and automatically clean the dishwasher.

Cleaning the filter and restarting the dishwasher

Cleaning the filter is necessary if a large puddle of water appears in the wash chamber after a cycle. This is often caused by clogged filters from food residue, which users sometimes forget to remove from dirty dishes before washing. The restart procedure won't take much time, but despite its apparent simplicity, it has a significant impact on the performance of your appliance, so don't neglect it. To clean, please follow our instructions carefully.

• Connect the dishwasher to the power supply.
• Turn it on.
• Open the machine door and check that liquid has accumulated at the bottom.
• Press and hold the START button for approximately three seconds until all the indicators on the panel go out, then release the button.
• Close the dishwasher door. The dishwasher will then begin a cleaning cycle to remove water and food debris, which you will recognize by the distinctive draining sound the dishwasher will make.

In general, the cleaning function takes about 1 minute, so after starting, do not touch anything or open the dishwasher door for 60 seconds.

When the active sounds stop, you'll see that none of the lights on the appliance are lit, as if the power is off. Now you can open the door and check the cleaning performance. In just one minute, the machine will automatically remove the puddle that has formed under the lower basket and clear the filter of food and other debris.

After this, the restart cycle will be complete, the indicators on the appliance's panel will light up again, and you will be able to use the dishwasher again without restrictions or concerns about its condition. Experts recommend cleaning the machine periodically to prevent food debris and other debris from clogging the filter and reducing the quality of dishwashing.

If you ignore this advice, over time you'll notice a significant reduction in the cleaning quality of your plates, glasses, pots, pans, and other utensils. Even worse, a clogged dishwasher filter can cause your beloved dishwasher to break. Therefore, it's much better to thoroughly remove food residue from dishes before loading and regularly clean the filter than to pay for dishwasher repairs later.

   

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