Kenmore is a good brand known chiefly for its refrigerators, but it has been making decent dishwashers too. Its dishwasher model 665 has some fantastic functions and works great for the most part, but users have faced problems with its filter.
If you are a Kenmore Dishwasher 665 user and have similar complaints, continue reading to find out how you can clean the filter.
How to Clean Kenmore Dishwasher Model 665 Filter
- Washing By Hand
The Kenmore Dishwasher filter can be washed by hand. Find the dishwasher filter, which usually is in the shape of a cylinder and has a mesh around it. You can remove it quickly by twisting the filter, which will unlock it, and you can gently pull it up and take it out.
In your kitchen sink, wash the dishwasher filter carefully. If it looks clean, spraying it with water from the faucet would do the trick. On the other hand, if it looks dirty and has food particles and such stuck to it, then we suggest you let it soak for a while.
This way, all the crumbs and bits that have stuck to the walls will come free. Soak the filter in warm soapy water for at least 10 minutes. Then spray it with water again; if the particles come off quickly, you don’t need to do more.
But if they don’t, then use a brush with soft bristles (maybe a used toothbrush) and scrub the stuck particles gently. Make sure not to apply too much pressure because that could damage the mesh and make your filter useless.
- Cleaning With Vinegar
When we talk about cleaning household items, vinegar somehow always makes an entrance. And this time is no different. You can use vinegar for cleaning your Kenmore Dishwasher 665’s filter.
The reason we suggest using vinegar is that it is acidic in nature which can help clear up super stubborn buildups. But at the same time, it does not have the strength of industrial-like acids, so it does not harm plastic or metal.
There are two ways you can clean with vinegar. One is indirect, and the other is direct.
- Direct Method
The direct method is one where you will have to take out the filter, similar to how we explained in the step above. Then, make a dilute vinegar solution in water, and spray this mixture on the filter. Let the filter soak in it for 5 – 10 minutes, and then wash it clean.
This should clean the filter, remove any buildups, and also clear it of any harmful bacteria or germs.
- Indirect Method
The other method is the indirect one. In this method, you can fill a bowl with vinegar and water and place it in the dishwasher. Then, let the dishwasher run for one complete cycle.
Remember, for this method, there should not be anything else in the dishwasher but the bowl with the vinegar. When the cycle completes, the vinegar water mixture will drain, causing the filter to clean up.
- Use a Cleaning Solution
If you don’t trust household items and would instead go for something more packaged, you can get yourself a cleaning solution. These are readily available at supermarkets and stores.
You can remove the filter from the Kenmore Dishwasher and soak it in a cleaning solution of your choice for a few minutes.
When you are sure that the particles have come loose and will clean off easily, you can wash the filter with water while slightly rubbing it with a sponge or a gentle brush.
- Replacing the Filter
If you have been using the Kenmore 665 Dishwasher for a long time and you run it frequently, then there is a chance that your filter is beyond cleaning.
When filters have been in use for a long time and are not cleaned regularly, their meshes can disintegrate, and the walls can get damaged. If this sounds true to your situation, then you have no option but to replace the filter with a new one.
Luckily, it’s a simple process and won’t take more than five minutes. Take off the old damaged filter and install a new one. This will likely do the trick.
If you don’t replace the filter, the dishwasher will fail to perform its job appropriately, and your dishes will not be adequately cleaned. Not replacing the filter, in this case, can render the entire dishwasher useless.
The Bottom Line
If you are having problems with your Kenmore 665 Dishwasher, it could be because of the filter. Luckily, filters in dishwashers are removable and can be cleaned easily. You can try the above-mentioned methods to clean the filter.
However, if these don’t work, we recommend replacing the filter with a new one so that you can keep using your dishwasher effectively.