How to Remove a Sump Filter Screen on a GE Hotpoint Dishwasher

The sump filter screen in a General Electric Hotpoint dishwasher is a cover over the sump filter assembly located at the bottom center of the dishwasher. The sump filter screen stops bits of food from your dishes from entering the water pump. If your dishwasher floods by filling up with too much water when it runs, then there may be food or other debris caught in the sump filter screen. To solve the problem you can remove the filter screen or replace the part if it's broken.

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Instructions

- 1
  Turn off the electrical power to your GE Hotpoint dishwasher from the kitchen circuit breaker.
- 2
  Open the dishwasher door, then remove the top rack by pulling it all the way out.
- 3
  Pull out the bottom rack all the way and lift it up to fully remove the entire rack from the dishwasher.
- 4
  Locate the sump filter screen directly behind the spray arm at the bottom of the dishwasher.
- 5
  Remove the screws on the sump filter screen using a screwdriver, then lift up the filter screen to remove it from the unit.
- 6
  Remove any food caught in the sump filter or sump filter screen. Inspect the screen for any damage and replace the part if necessary.
- 7
  Place the sump filter screen back into the unit, then reinsert the two screws into the part.
- 8
  Reinsert the bottom and top racks into the dishwasher and close the dishwasher door. Turn the power back on from the circuit breaker.

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