Whirlpool TUD400 Caring For Your Dishwasher, Cleaning Your Dishwasher, Cleaning the exterior

Material	Dishwasher Safe?/Comments
Pewter, Brass,	No
Bronze	High water temperatures and
	detergent can discolor or pit the
	finish.
Disposable	No
Plastics	Cannot withstand high water
	temperatures and detergents.
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.
Sterling Silver	Yes
or Silver Plate	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.

CARING FOR YOUR

DISHWASHER

Cleaning Your Dishwasher

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.

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.

OR

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

OR

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

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

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