Outside; Inside; Overfill Protector; Care Of Drain Air Gap - Amana DWA22A Service Manual

Care and Cleaning Instructions
!
WARNING
To avoid risk of burns, allow heating element to cool
before cleaning the interior.

Outside

Occasionally wipe with a mild nonabrasive detergent and
water. Rinse and dry.

Inside

The inside of the dishwasher is self-cleaning with normal
use. If needed, clean around the tub gasket area with a
damp cloth.
The filter is self-cleaning. A glass trap located in the
center of the filter is designed to collect pieces of broken
glass, straws, bones and pits. To remove items in glass
trap, grasp handle, lift out, empty and replace.
Do not use the following items to clean interior:
• Abrasive or harsh cleaners, ammonia, chlorine bleach
etc.
• Concentrated detergents
• Solvents
• Metal scouring pads
These items can scratch, crack and discolor surfaces.
NOTE: Hard water may cause lime deposit buildup on
the interior of the dishwasher. For cleaning
instructions see Removing Spots and Film, in
Before Calling For Service section.

Overfill Protector

Overfill protector keeps dishwasher from overfilling and
is located in the left front corner of the tub.
• Clean occasionally with household cleaner containing
vinegar or bleach to dissolve any buildup.
• Overfill Protector should move up and down freely
about one inch. If it does not move, lift and clean
underneath.

Care of Drain Air Gap

If a drain air gap was installed for your built-in
dishwasher, check to make sure it is clean so the
dishwasher will drain properly. A drain air gap is usually
mounted on countertop and can be inspected by
removing the cover. This is not part of your dishwasher
and is not covered by warranty.
!
To avoid property damage all supply lines to and
circulating within dishwasher must be protected.
Freezing temperatures may cause water lines to
rupture.

Winterizing

A dishwasher left in an unheated place should be
protected from freezing. Have a qualified person do the
following:
To Disconnect Service:
1. Turn off electrical power to the dishwasher at the
supply source by removing fuses or tripping circuit
breaker.
2. Shut off water supply.
3. Place a pan under the inlet valve. Disconnect water
line from inlet valve and drain into pan.
4. Disconnect drain line from pump and drain water into
pan.
To Restore Service:
1. Reconnect the water, drain, and electrical power
supply.
2. Turn on water and electrical power supply.
3. Fill both detergent dispensers and run dishwasher
through a NORMAL cycle.
4. Check connections to make sure they do not leak.
NOTE: See Installation Instructions for more details.
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