Dishwasher Leaving Dirty or Cloudy Dishes? Filter Screen W11568785 – Fix Poor Cleaning Fast

If your Whirlpool, KitchenAid, or Maytag dishwasher is leaving food residue, grit, or cloudy film on dishes despite running full cycles, a clogged or damaged filter screen is the most likely cause. In most Whirlpool-built dishwashers, the filter screen sits at the bottom of the tub and captures food particles to prevent them from recirculating onto dishes — when it clogs, tears, or warps, debris bypasses filtration and redeposits on every load. ⚡ Common maintenance and failure point in Whirlpool, KitchenAid, and Maytag-built dishwashers. Part W11568785 is the genuine OEM replacement filter screen that restores full filtration performance with a tool-free installation.

❓ Is This the Right Part?

This is the correct fix if ALL of the following are true:

• ✔ Your dishwasher powers on and completes full wash cycles normally
• ✔ Water fills and drains correctly — no standing water at the end of the cycle
• ✔ Spray arms are clear and spin freely — no blockages in the arm holes
• ✔ Detergent dispenser opens and releases correctly during the cycle
• ✔ ONLY problem is dirty, gritty, or cloudy dishes after a completed wash cycle

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🔧 Common Symptoms

• Dishes coming out dirty or with food residue — most common customer search
• Gritty or sandy feeling on glasses and plates after washing
• Cloudy film or white haze on dishes and glassware
• Visible food particles at the bottom of the dishwasher tub after cycle
• Dishwasher smells bad or has standing odour between cycles
• Reduced water pressure from spray arms due to filter restriction

✔ If these symptoms match, this is the most likely failed component in the system.

✔ In most cases, replacing or cleaning this filter screen restores full cleaning performance immediately.

📦 Part Details

• Part Number: W11568785
• Type: Dishwasher filter screen assembly — fine mesh filtration screen for bottom-of-tub food particle capture
• Replaces: OEM direct-fit filter screen — supersedes W11039864 (no modification required)
• Brands: Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag

⚙️ Installation

Skill Level: EASY — 5 minutes. No tools required and no power disconnect needed for this repair. Remove the lower dish rack, then twist and lift the cylindrical filter assembly counterclockwise to unlock it from the tub floor. Lift out the flat filter screen beneath it, rinse or discard, and seat the new screen in its place. Reinstall the cylindrical filter by pressing down and turning clockwise until it locks. Do not overtighten — the filter should lock with a quarter-turn and sit flush with the tub floor; forcing it can crack the housing.

💡 Pro Tip

See model hub pages for full fitment and parts diagrams: KDFM404KBS0, KDFM404KPS0, KDPM604KBS0, KDPM604KPS0, KDPM804KBS0, KDTM404KBS0, KDTM604KBS0, MDB4949SKZ0, MDB8959SKZ0, MDB9979SKZ0.

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