When should I clean the Whirlpool WDF520PADM dishwasher filter?

Clean the filter system when food soils remain on dishes or when wash performance drops. Remove, rinse, and reinstall the filter components as described in the manual.

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Whirlpool WDF520PADM User Instructions

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The dishwasher instructions explain that the filter system may need cleaning when soils remain on dishes, and describe removing, rinsing, and reinstalling the filter components.

Whirlpool WDF520PADM User Instructions, pages 14-15

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When should I clean the Whirlpool WDF520PADM dishwasher filter?

Clean the filter system when food soils remain on dishes or when wash performance drops. Remove, rinse, and reinstall the filter components as described in the manual.
Whirlpool WDF520PADM User Instructions, pages 14-15

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