Dishwasher and method for cleaning a filter provided between a tub and a sump of a dishwasher

摘要

The invention relates to a method for cleaning a filter (18) provided between a tub (12) and a sump (10) of a dishwasher, the method comprising temporarily flooding the sump to a level (42) above the filter, so as to lift off matter (34) that has accumulated on the filter; and draining the sump to remove said matter from the filter. The invention further relates to a dishwasher comprising a tub (12), a sump (10) located below said tub, and a filter (18) provided between said tub and said sump, which dishwasher further comprises means (14. 38. 40) for temporarily flooding the sump so as to lift off and remove matter that has accumulated on the filter.