Dishwasher Care, Cleaning, Drain Air Gap

Material	Dishwasher Safe?/Comments

Plastics	Yes
	Always check manufacturer’s
	recommendations before washing.
	Plastics vary in their capacity to
	withstand high temperatures and
	detergents. Load plastics in top rack
	only.

Stainless Steel	Yes
	Run a rinse cycle if not washing
	immediately. Prolonged contact with
	food containing salt, vinegar, milk
	products, or fruit juice can damage
	finish.

Material	Dishwasher Safe?/Comments

Sterling Silver or	Yes
Silver Plate	Run a rinse cycle if not washing
	Run a rinse cycle if not washing
	immediately. Prolonged contact with
	food containing salt, acid, or sulfide
	(eggs, mayonnaise, and seafood) can
	damage finish.

Tin	No
	Can rust.

Wooden Ware	No
	Wash by hand. Always check
	manufacturer’s instructions before
	washing. Untreated wood can warp,
	crack, or lose its finish.

DISHWASHER CARE

Cleaning

Cleaning the exterior

In most cases, regular use of a soft, damp cloth or sponge and a mild detergent is all that is necessary to keep the outside of your dishwasher looking nice and clean. If your dishwasher has a stainless steel exterior, a stainless steel cleaner is recommended.

Cleaning the interior

Hard water minerals can cause a white film to build up on the inside surfaces, especially just beneath the door area.

Do not clean the dishwasher interior until it has cooled. Wear rubber gloves. Do not use any type of cleanser other than dishwasher detergent because it may cause foaming or sudsing.

To clean interior

Make a paste with powdered dishwasher detergent on a damp sponge and clean.

Use liquid automatic dishwasher detergent and clean with a damp sponge.

See the vinegar rinse procedure in “Spotting and filming on dishes” in “Troubleshooting.”

NOTE: Run a normal cycle with detergent after cleaning the interior.

Drain Air Gap

Check the drain air gap anytime your dishwasher isn’t draining well.

Some state or local plumbing codes require the addition of a drain air gap between a built-in dishwasher and the home drain system. If a drain is clogged, the drain air gap protects your dishwasher from water backing up into it.

The drain air gap is usually located on top of the sink or countertop near the dishwasher. To order a drain air gap, contact your local dealer; or in the U.S.A., call the Customer Interaction Center and ask for Part Number 300096.

NOTE: The drain air gap is an external plumbing device that is not part of your dishwasher. The warranty provided with your dishwasher does not cover service costs directly associated with the cleaning or repair of the external drain air gap.

To clean the drain air gap

Clean the drain air gap periodically to ensure proper drainage of your dishwasher. Follow the cleaning instructions provided by the manufacturer. With most types, you lift off the chrome cover.

Unscrew the plastic cap. Then check for any soil buildup. Clean if necessary.

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