- Turn off and unplug machine
- Grab front handle of dirty water tank, press down on the silver release button to remove dirty water tank
![CrossWave dirty water tank](static/default/files/media/images/FAQ imagery/CrossWave/CrossWave_dirty_tank.jpg)
- Grasp top of the tank from the sides and pull up to remove
![CrossWave remove dirty water tank](static/default/files/media/images/FAQ imagery/CrossWave/CrossWave_dirty_tank_2.jpg)
- Remove the screen filter from the dirty water tank by grasping sides of it and pulling up
![CrossWave lift dirty water tank](static/default/files/media/images/FAQ imagery/CrossWave/CrossWave_dirty_tank_2.jpg)
- Hand wash the filter by running warm water over the filter and screen
![CrossWave hand wash filter](static/default/files/media/images/FAQ imagery/CrossWave/CrossWave_dirty_tank_4.jpg)
- With the top portion of the tank still removed, rinse the float and surrounding areas
- Remove strainer if machine has one (included in CrossWave Pet Pro / Advanced models) remove debris and rinse
![CrossWave remove strainer](static/default/files/media/images/FAQ imagery/CrossWave/CrossWave_dirty_tank_5.jpg)
- It is very important the filter is completely dry before reassembling
- Once dry, snap the screen back into place
- Place the top piece including the screen, filter, and float back into the dirty water tank
- Angle the tank back into the body of the machine with the bottom edge first - push the tank in until it clicks into place
- The tank should not be loose and there should be no gaps