Caring
for Your Dishwasher
Your new dishwasher
is designed to give you many years of dependable
service. There are a
few things you can do to maintain your dishwasher
properly. This section tells you how to
clean and care for your dishwasher.
Refer to "Solving Common Dishwashing
Problems" on
pages 22-24 for special cleaning problems. See Installation
Instructions for information on
storing your dishwasher
and for cleaning the drain air gap.
Cleaning
the interior
Burn Hazard
Before cleaning
interior
wait at least
twenty
minutes
after a cycle for the
heating element to cool down.
Fallure to do so can result in burns.
Hard water minerals may cause a white film
to build up on the inside surfaces, especially
just beneath the door area. To clean interior:
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Apply powdered dishwasher
detergent to a
damp sponge to make a paste.
OR
. Use liquid automatic dishwasher
detergent
and clean with damp sponge.
Wear rubber gloves. Do not use any type of
cleanser other than dishwasher
detergent
because it can cause foaming or sudsing.
NOTE: Follow the "Removing spots and
film" procedure on page 24 to clean your
dishwasher
with white vinegar. Remember,
this procedure is intended for occasional use
only. Vinegar is an acid. Excessive use can
damage your dishwasher.
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