Care and Cleaning

USER MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONS

Built-in dishwashers

often use an air gap. Keep it clean.

An air gap is a plumbing device. It protects your dishwasher against water backing up into it if a drain clogs. The air gap is not a part of the dishwasher. And you may not even have one. Not all plumbing codes require air gaps.

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—If you have an air gap, check it at least once a month. THE AIR GAP IS N~ PART OF YOUR DISHWASHER. IT IS N~ COVERED IN YOUR WARRANTY.

The air gap is easy to clean. With most types, first turn off the dish- washer, then lift off the chrome cover. Then unscrew the plastic cap and check for any build-up of grit. A toothpick makes cleaning easy.

Check the air gap any time your dishwasher isn’t draining well.

To keep your dishwasher looking good . . .

Clean the control panel with a lightly dampened cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use abrasives or sharp objects on the panel. They can damage it.

Clean the outside with a good appliance polish wax. The outside cabinet finish is durable, but it can scratch. So use no scouring pads, harsh or gritty cleaners.

Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner (Cat. No, WRWX0216) is available from Hotpoint Appliance Parts Marts.

The inside usually takes care of itself. If it should ever need cleaning, use a mild cleansing powder. Scouring pads and harsh cleaners can mar the finish.

How to prepare your dishwasher for winter storage

If the dishwasher is to be left unused in an unheated location during the winter months, have a service technician take the follow- ing steps to prevent the machine from freezing:

. Remove fuses or trip circuit breakers to remove electric power from the dishwasher.

●Turn off water to dishwasher. Disconnect the water inlet line from the water valve and drain.

●Remove water valve from the dishwasher and blow on small plastic outlet to remove water.

Replace water valve and water line.

●Remove plug in bottom of rubber boot and drain completely. Replace the plug.