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How to Replace a Dishwasher Bottom Drain Filter Plate - Bosch

Dishwashers26 February 2026Includes video

Make and Model of Dishwasher Used in This Video

Bosch SMD6ZCX60G

Part Used in This Video

Bosch Dishwasher Bottom Drain Filter

1. Locating drain filter plate

Begin by removing the lower basket.

remove lower basket

The bottom filter plate is found here on this Bosch model.

bottom filter plate is found here

2. Remove old drain filter plate

To remove, twist the filter cap anti-clockwise and lift out.

twist filter cap anti-clockwise and lift out

To detach the drain micro filter from the old filter plate, pull the mesh filter away.

remove mesh part first

The plastic part of the filter is held in place by a tab on either side. Press these in to remove the filter.

pinch the tabs

3. Install new drain filter plate

Unpackage your new filter plate.

unpackage new filter plate

Make sure the plate has the arrow on the top and then feed the plastic part of the filter through the top of the new filter plate, clicking the two side tabs in place. 

attach plastic part of filter to new filter plate

Then, attach the mesh part of the filter.

attach mesh part

Make sure the arrow is in the bottom left corner of the filter plate, and then insert it into the dishwasher.

insert into dishwasher

Rotate the micro filter clockwise until the arrows line up and you can’t rotate any further.

rotate and lock into place

Re-insert your lower basket.

insert lower basket

And that’s it, your new dishwasher bottom filter plate is all set to go.

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