How to Clean the Filter on a Maytag Dishwasher MDB4050AWW

The Maytag MDB4050AWW dishwasher was manufactured by Whirlpool, which owns the Maytag brand name. The appliance has a strainer filter installed inside the bottom to catch chunks of food and debris from dishes. This filter should be cleaned at least once a week so the appliance will drain properly, as well as to prevent unpleasant odors caused by decaying food. Cleaning the filter takes less than a minute to do, and no special tools are required.

Things You'll Need

• Paper towels

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Unlock and lower the door on your Maytag dishwasher then pull the bottom rack forward.

   • 2

     Scoop out all food particles and debris that have settled in the filter basket inside the bottom of the unit. Use folded paper towels to pick up and dispose of the debris.

   • 3

     Slide in the rack then shut the dishwasher door.